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Enlighten Your Skin with Anti-aging technology

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In honor of June as our official “Anti-Aging Celebration Month” we want to introduce you to the newest Jan Marini Technology to achieve more youthful skin.

The Issue:
As we like to remind you, 95% of aging is due to sun damage. While you can’t avoid the sun, the good news is that the effects on aging are reversible and preventable!

The Product
Introducing Jan Marini’s Breakthrough Technology: Enlighten Plus

Jan Marini’s new Enlighten Plus face lotion is the only product that contains retinol, antioxidants, and multiple skin-lightening technologies (gentle enough for all skin types) for maximum improvement and significant benefits. Retinol regenerates the skin’s tissue and is proven by clinical studies to minimize lines and plump the skin.

The Service:
To take advantage of this beneficial technology, we now offer an Enlighten Resurfacing Facial & Peel! This facial & peel combination is designed to brighten facial skin and even out facial discoloration.

Age Intervention Enlighten contains two exceptional topical agents that address the appearance of facial discoloration, and are combined with retinol, a potent anti-aging tool.

June Anti-Aging Events:

Jan Marini’s Enlighten Event – June 7, 5:00-8:00pm
Come learn how you can achieve younger looking skin through the use of the newest anti-aging technologies. Michelle Angel from Jan Marini will be offering her consultative services and advice on preventing and repairing the effects of sun damage.

3pm-5pm: Michelle will be offering complimentary one-on-one consultations (about 30 min) on your main skincare concerns. This entails a micro exfoliation facial to start. Book your appointment with Michelle ASAP! All guests with appointments will receive a 2 month supply of Marini Lash as a complimentary gift ($69 value). 
5:30pm-6:30pm: Enjoy French treats and wine as Michelle goes into detail on how to prevent and repair signs of aging from sun damage. Everyone is welcome!
 6:30pm-8pm: Michelle will be offering more one-on-one consultations. No appointment necessary.

RSVP: Email patricia@afrenchtouchsalon.com or call (805) 785-0340. To book an appointment with Michelle, please call us. We look forward to seeing you.

Virtual Facelift with Michael McCarthy Event – June 22, 4:00pm-7:00pm
Who has time to perfect their makeup each morning? But beautiful makeup can take years off your face! That’s why Michael McCarthy’s makeup motto is “16 minutes to look 16 years younger.” Join A French Touch and Michael, Colorescience’s nationally-acclaimed makeup artist, to learn about the tips and tricks in anti-aging makeup application!

Your gift with purchase for the evening is an anti-aging pep-up gel ($98 value) that smooths fine lines and wrinkles while plumping and hydrating your skin.

RSVP at (805) 785-0340 or email patricia@afrenchtouchsalon.com

Springtime Skincare: Add A Glycolic Boost to Your Skin!

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While Glycolic acid is often a misunderstood facial product, we want to show you how it can be beneficial for your skin’s health! That’s why throughout the month of March, we will highlight the benefits of glycolic acid in a series of 4 blog posts – this is the second.

March 20th marks the first day of Spring. A time for May flowers, sun, and some much-needed spring cleaning! It’s also the perfect time to add a boost to your skin! Here are 5 ways adding a Glycolic Peel to your regimen will bring a  Springtime boost to your skin:

1. Molecules Matter
Glycolic acid is the most beneficial of all the “alpha hydroxy acids” because it has the smallest molecular size. This small size enables it to penetrate the skin more effectively and ultimately bring about the most dramatic and beneficial changes.

2. Subtract the debris, add the hydration
A secondary benefit is glycolic acid’s ability to draw moisturizers into the newly-exfoliated skin surface. After your peel rids your skin of debris, hydrating products work more effectively because it allows your skin to fully absorb the product, creating fresh, radiant results.

3. Healthy skin from the inside out
It not only allows your products to absorb into your skin more efficiently, but also eliminates abnormal cells that can eventually lead to skin cancers!

4. Gentle and non-intrusive
You’ve probably heard rumors about glycolic peels burning or creating rashes. Sex and the City‘s Samantha had her own traumatizing glycolic peel experience! But that is not how glycolic peels work. Our glycolic peels are gentle and require no “down-time.” This is because of the acidity level. Below, watch a glycolic peel in action!

5. More Visible Results
By adding a Factor-A Resurfacing Treatment to the already results-oriented Glycolic Peel, you’ll enjoy even more intensified results (yes, it’s true ladies!). The additional ingredients, including retinol, azelaic, kojic and salicylic acids, work with the Glycolic Acid to further enhance skin clarity, texture, tone and brightness.

Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, is one of the most effective medically validated ingredients to address anti-aging concerns. It increases cellular turnover and the production of collagen for increased volume in the skin and improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Retinol converts into retinoic acid in the skin, resulting in visible results without all of the sensitivity and irritation that come along with prescriptions containing retinoic acid. When combined with the powerful lightening benefits of azelaic and kojic acids, this treatment becomes a powerhouse, addressing many of the common visible signs of aging.

Are you a visual learner? Here is a great video debunking glycolic acid myths and showing the process of a peel!
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Having trouble viewing the video? Watch it here.

We want you to see for yourself how amazing these peels are for your skin. Through the end of April, we’re offering the glycolic peel series (2 peels/week for 3 weeks) for $200! That’s $100 off! Call the salon now to make your appointment 805.785.0340

Already love Jan Marini? Receive a free glycolic peel (worth $60) when you purchase the Jan Marini Skin Management System!

Celebrities’ Skincare Secret – Glycolic Acid

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While Glycolic acid is often a misunderstood facial product, we want to show you how it can be beneficial for your skin’s health! That’s why throughout the month of March, we will highlight the benefits of glycolic acid in a series of 4 blog posts – this is the first.


There are numerous celebrities who swear by the positive results they experience from both glycolic peels and Jan Marini products that include glycolic acid as an ingredient. A few of these celebrities include Cher, Alexia Shinas, and Natasha Henstridge.

Cher, singer and acress

Ever wonder where Cher gets her flawless skin? Watch this video to learn why Jan Marini is Cher’s go-to skin care system:

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Not Just For Celebrities – Lucky You!

Luckily, the amazing results of glycolic acid is not reserved just for celebrities. You can benefit too, and we want you to see for yourself how amazing glycolic acid can be for your skin.That’s why throughout the month of March, we’re offering…

  1. The glycolic peel series (2 peels/week for 3 weeks) for $200! That’s $100 off! Call the salon now to make your appointment 805.785.0340
  2. A free glycolic peel (worth $60) when you purchase the Jan Marini Skin Management System! This is a little special treat for those of you who already love Jan Marini!

Tips For Beautiful Eyes

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Your eyes “are the windows to your soul” and one of the first things people will notice when talking with you. Unfortunately, they also are one of the first things that will show that you’re tired or stressed! Here’s how to avoid tired and stressed eyes:

Reduce Puffiness and Dark Circles
Start the day off by placing two ice cubes in a Kleenex and smooth them around the eye contour area of both eyes for one minute. Then, take a pea size amount of Sothys Active Contour Age Defying Eye Cream or Secrets de Sothys Eye Contour Serum and pat the cream under and around both eyes and on the brow bone area. Smooth with the ring finger from the inner corners towards the temple area. You’ll notice the eye contour area will be decongested, appearing more smooth and fresh – a perfect canvas for make-up application.

Keep it Cool
Active Contour De-stressing Mask is the perfect ‘pick me up’ and instant refresher for tired, strained puffy eyes. Keep it in the refrigerator to enhance the cooling, invigorating sensation and decongesting actions. Apply it as a mask in the morning or at night to soothe and refresh the eyes and help diminish or prevent puffiness. You can also carry the De-stressing Mask with you in your purse and apply as needed! Take a small amount and pat onto the eye contour area and eyelids to immediately ‘wake-up’ the eye, refreshing and alleviating the appearance of tiredness and heavy lids.

This Week’s Specials:

Come into the salon to receive your complimentary trial size of the Active Countour De-stressing Mask and your choice of eye serum.

When you schedule a brow wax, receive 50% off an Active Eye Contour treatment (normally $25)!

Call to schedule your appointment 805.785.0340

One size doesn’t fit all: Anti-aging for younger skin

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The sign of a great skincare company is one that offers products for all age ranges. It’s never too early for young women in their 20s and 30s to prevent their skin from aging, but this doesn’t mean that you should buy all the anti-aging skincare products you can find. Many young women are also turning to botox, which is costly and provides short-term results. Instead, choose the right products and use them consistently for youthful, natural, long-term results.

The Problem with Anti-Aging Products
The contraction of facial muscles (when you smile or frown) create micro-tensions, transforming your feelings into temporary expression wrinkles that eventually turn permanent. However, anti-aging skincare products are rich and much too strong for younger skin. So while you may feel that you are deeply moisturizing, you are actually clogging your pores and creating breakouts. The good news is that now, while your skin is most responsive, is the perfect time to prevent wrinkles and lines.

Looking for Mr. Right
You need to find your perfect suitor, and for younger skin, that means light-weight but intense. Skincare is not a one-size-fits-all deal. Find a skincare company that offers different levels within their products. This can be a good sign that they offer quality, tailored-to-you skincare. Look for a moisturizer that combines peptides, antioxidants, and anti-aging in a light formula to effectively prevent signs of aging.
We recommend: Sothys Grade 1 First Wrinkles Revitalizing Serum

Now that you know what to look for, start taking care of your skin while it’s at its most responsive time in its life and will be receptive to fast, efficient results.

Are you taking care of your skin outside the salon? Here’s your guide to at-home facials!

Valentine’s Day GIVEAWAY & $10 Gift Certificate

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With Valentine’s day around the corner and February being American Heart Month, there’s no doubt that love is in the air – and we want to spread a little love ourselves with a Valentine’s Day Giveaway.

Valentine’s Day Giveaway

Every individual who enters our giveaway will receive a $10 Gift Certificate to our salon and one individual will be selected at random to win our prize package.

How to enter:
1. Like us on Facebook

2. Comment on this blog post telling us why you want to win this Brush Kit and Lip Glaze Package.

3. For 2 extra entries in the raffle, spread a little love yourself and forward this offer to a friend! For each friend that enters, you will receive two extra drawings! Just email patricia@afrenchtouchsalon.com and tell us your friend’s name – we’ll keep a look out for their entry and be sure to give you the credit you deserve.

What You’ll Win:
1. Remember, by entering this giveaway you will automatically receive a $10 gift certificate to A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon! We will send you your gift certificate via email.

2. One person will be selected at random on Valentine’s Day to win the gift package! We will announce the winner on Facebook and notify you that day! Good luck!

And there’s more love to go around!

10% of Sales to American Heart Month: this month we will donate 10% of sales to the American Heart Association when you purchase the Pulse Pink Blush Duo ($75). This Duo comes with a complimentary Kate Spade-style makeup bag and your choice of Lip Shine or Shock Me Pink Lip Serum! Give yourself a gift for Valentine’s Day and you’ll also give a donation to those heart’s who need it.

Vanilla Caramel Sweetheart Facial: Book your special facial on Saturday the 12th! The Vanilla Caramel Sweetheart Facial comes with champagne, a complimentary caramel antioxidant serum, and a dessert to take home to your sweetie! There are still a few spots left, so be sure to book your facial soon – or ask your lover to book one for you! $90 $85

So enter below now! Tell us, why do you want to win this gift set?