A French Touch Salon

The finest in Parisian skin care on the central coast.

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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!

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?

Event Recap: Add a Little Shimmer to Your Holiday

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Bonjour! Last Thursday, those who walked into our salon to add a little shimmer, walked out with stunning holiday glows.

These pictures tell the story so well!

The guests: Women of all ages discovered how to transform themselves into glowing beauties!

The beauty stations: Our makeup artists, MaryAnne Poinsignon and Kris Meding, matched the ColoreScience Pro Mineral Makeup to each woman’s skin to provide personalized beauty cards.

The products: Colorescience Pro makeup is all natural to compliment the skincare regimen of every woman. The Beauty on the Go all-in-one color palette was a big hit!

If you couldn’t attend the Colorescience Pro Mineral Makeup event, we are still offering the special of a free Genie Mineral Eyeshadow with the purchase of illuminating serums, powder compacts, or  the hot new Nude Eye and Lip Color Kit. Visit our salon before December 22nd, and you will also be entered to win a Père Noel Facial!

For all the event’s pictures, find us on Facebook here.

And don’t miss our upcoming event on Thursday, December 16 from 2:00-6:00pm.
Advanced Skincare Solutions from Sothys
Stop by for your personal skincare consultation with Sothys’ National Trainer, Jean Stewart, who will tell you why all skincare lines are not alike, what makes Sothys so popular among French women, and how you can care for your specific skin type.