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Spring Booster PackageGet started on the Jan Marini Skin Care Management System for 20% off plus your gift of a free Retinol PLUS (value $65) and join us for a series of three Accelerated Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Peels at a special springtime rate*

  • Now get the same results from 3 Accelerated Glycolic Acid ResurfacingPeels compared to 6 Basic Peels.
  • Half the time in the salon, half the price and the SAME RESULTS!

Why are these three peels going to deliver the same results as six basic peels? The answer is simple, because these peels are ACCELERATED by including the following in the 45-minute treatment:

  • Jan Marini Instant Refining Exfoliator which uses a unique dissolving bead system along with enzymes and potent antioxidants.  These immediately leave your skin looking and feeling softer and more radiant, while refining the pores.
  • Factor A Retinol Mask which contains a powerhouse blend of topical agents including Azaleic Acid, Salicylic Acid and Kojic Acid along with ALL-TRANS Retinol and a number of other effective supporting agents to dramatically improve skin texture and decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

You will ABSOLUTELY see the most desirable results if you are also incorporating the Jan Marini Skin Care Management System into your daily regimen before, during and after your Accelerated Glycolic ResurfacingPeels.

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER GLYCOLIC ACID RESURFACING PEELS

Obtaining seriously younger-looking skin is possible, but there are often misconceptions about the process. A common misconception we hear is that astonishing results may only be achievable through a dermatologist or doctor who administers intense treatments that need recovery time, cause irritation, or require surgery. The truth is that there are alternative options that provide visible results. One option is the Jan Marini’s Glycolic Resurfacing Peel that is a medically endorsed, viable alternative to invasive chemical peels, avoiding discomfort and recovery time while still providing dramatic results.

In my experience over the past 12 years in the skincare industry, Jan Marini 40% Peels provide clients with the results they desire. These glycolic acid peels work wonders on skin issues, reducing fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation, and are a gentle procedure, requiring zero recovery time. And because they provide visible results, you can bet our clients include this anti-aging treatment in their regular skincare regimen.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND GLYCOLIC ACID RESURFACING PEELS

As an alternative to the invasive chemical peel process, which is considered a “controlled wounding” of the skin, glycolic acid (naturally derived from sugar cane) is the most effective alpha-hydroxy acid for anti-aging concerns because of its smaller molecular weight. Its molecular size allows it to dissolve the “glue-like” substance that causes buildup in the skin’s stratum corneum (outer layer of skin), providing deep penetration and exfoliation.

As we age our stratum corneum cannot shed as efficiently so it builds up over time, creating a common skin issue known as corneocyte cohesion. Corneocyte cohesion results in thick, dry, and coarse skin that plays a pivotal role in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Jan Marini’s 40% Glycolic acid Resurfacing Peel lifts away these dead thickened layers without damaging the skin.

EXPECT MORE COLLAGEN, LESS LINES

The science behind Jan Marini’s 40% glycolic acid resurfacing peels provides visible results, including:

  • Noticeably firmer, brighter, more supple, and softer skin
  • Significant decrease in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Rapidly cleared acne lesions and reduction in the appearance of acne scarring
  • More even skin tone and minimized hyperpigmentation due to photodamage

MEDICAL VALIDATION

Medical studies confirm that, when the skin receives a series of glycolic peels, along with a home care program that includes glycolic acid and retinol, the cumulative action results in the encouragement of collagen as well as glycosaminoglycans responsible for epidermal volume, and thus substantially increasing firmness and lessening the appearance of deeper lines.

You can take advantage of  this SPECIAL SPRING PROMOTION unique to A French Touch:

         Let us create your customized Jan Marini Skin Care Management System and enjoy 20% off and a free gift.

  *Choose the Full-Size Kit at $236 (reg. $295) and receive Jan Marini Retinol Plus ($65 value) or the One-Month Trial Kit at $144 (reg. $180) and receive Colorescience Sheer Creme SPF20 Mineral Foundation, available in six soft & radiant shades ($45 value).

     Book your three Acccelerated Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Peel appointments at a special rate of $210 (reg. $225) today- Spaces are filling up quickly!

          Call A FRENCH TOUCH PARISIAN SKINCARE SALON at 805.785.0340

 

Remnants of the Past Weekend Special – 15% off all Skincare Services

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The Remnants of the Past Antique Show is just around the corner on Saturday, October 8th & Sunday, October 9th at the Madonna Expo. It’s a lovely event that showcases a wide range of  vintage antiques from local and national vendors. It attracts the attention from women throughout the country who travel to San Luis Obispo for this bi-annual event that has gained national recognition from noteworthy publications, such as Country Living Magazine.

We feel a special connection to the event as it emulates the beautiful French style that inspired the essence of our salon, A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon, in downtown San Luis Obispo by the creek. In fact, much of what you see in our salon is from vendors featured at antique showcases like Remnants of the Past.

To enhance your experience during this special weekend, we’re offering a special of 15% off all of our services for all attendees who attend the antique show! We’re now scheduling appointments for both Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th. Call our salon at 805.785.0340 to enjoy a rejuvenating facial customized to your skincare needs – and please do share the stories of your antique finds!

Remnants of the Past Antique Show on October 8 & 9: Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 9am-3pm

SLO Women’s Network Mixer at A French Touch – what a succès!

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On August 18th, we enjoyed co-hosting the SLO Women’s Network New Member Mixer at our salon along with Beach Butlerz and Dream Dinners, both fabulous Central Coast businesses.  A great group of local business women stopped by to partake in the networking fun, making it an all-around succès! 

Beach Butlerz didn’t hold back – setting up their most comfortable beach loungers for all to put their feet up after a full-day’s work.  Our favorite treat was that they brought along their large umbrellas to keep everyone protected from the sun’s harmful rays. 

While Beach Butlerz was helping our guests Skip the UV, we wanted to be sure they didn’t have to Skip their Tans in the process.  We treated the women to a complimentary Colorescience Pro Minerals bronze makeover.  They learned how to have an illuminating golden glow without the harmful and damaging effects of the sun. 

A meal with Dream Dinners is always a treat – to which our guests can surely attest!  Their pulled pork sandwiches on fresh French rolls and sweet teriyaki meatballs were a hit. 

Laetitia Vineyard and Winery were quite generous and donated a case of their delightful champagne on which the women happily indulged.  As the sun began to slowly set behind the hillside, Beach Butlerz lit their bon fire and began roasting tasty s’mores.  Overall, the event provided local women of San Luis Obispo the opportunity to get to know one another and share their interests and talents. 

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Sunburn Recovery Tips

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Summer is here, which typically means more time in the sun.  If you find yourself in the position that you forgot to re-apply your SPF protection consistently throughout the day and you are now suffering from a red, sore sunburn, here are a few ways to treat and soothe your skin.

1.) Drink cold water.  Drinking cold water will lower the temperature of the body and internally hydrate.  This is important to remember because your body loses fluids when it becomes overheated.

2.) Apply a lightweight lotion that contains antioxidants.  Sunburn is the ultimate cause of inflammation and skin damage.  Using a lotion with antioxidants will help reduce damage that a sunburn can cause deep beneath the skin, encouraging repair.  A clear, fragrance free aloe vera gel will relieve and reduce irritation from the burn, while soothing and softening the skin.  The aloe will help restore moisture and lost nutrients that were removed by the sun.  In addition, it can be re-applied continuously to moisturize the burn without causing more damage to the skin. 

3.) Don’t over moisturize with standard lotion.  If you apply too much lotion (without healing power)  to your sunburn, the heavy oils in the lotion have the potential to act as a barrier and trap heat, causing the skin to remain red longer. 

And finally, let this be your lesson – remember to reapply SPF consistently throughout the day, wear a protective hat, and stay under the shade whenever possible.

Summer Vacation Skincare Solutions

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With summer vacations and warm days ahead, it can be challenging to follow a normal skincare routine; however, to keep your skin looking consistently healthy, vibrant, and young throughout the summer, it’s essential to stay consistent with your skincare regimen while vacationing.  For this reason, we wanted to share a few tips to ensure your skin will remain radiant and beautiful in the midst of your summer vacations.

1.) Drink extra water to reduce puffiness.

The majority of people tend to slack on their water intake .  But, did you know puffy eyes, as well as puffiness or bloating of the body, can be a result of water retention?  When the body senses that it is not getting enough water, it will begin storing it, which results in visible puffiness around the eyes and other parts of the body.  Drinking plenty of water helps to keep your kidneys working properly, allowing your skin to detoxify itself naturally.

2.) Use a scrub to combat dryness and flakiness.

While away on your travels it is important to take a scrub with you to gently exfoliate buildup that can be caused from varying temperature (indoor air conditioning, outdoor heat, etc.), outdoor activities, and pollutants. Applying a scrub twice weekly in the evening will exfoliate your skin and restore moisture lost during the day.

If you need a scrub to suite your skin type, here are two that we often recommend:

  • Skin Zyme from Jan Marini.  Skin Zyme is great for flaky or peeling skin because it selectively breaks down dead and damaged skin cells, while resurfacing without irritating sensitive skin.
  • Organic Apricot Scrub from SOTHYS.  This organic scrub gently exfoliates while eliminating impurities and dead skin cells trapped in the follicles (pores) that can lead to comedogenic (pore-clogging) activity.

3.) Take your products in travel size so you don’t miss any steps. 

When traveling, we’ve known women to leave behind some of their skincare products to make room in their suitcase.  Rather than sacrificing your skin’s health, opt for travel size containers that you can purchase at most pharmacies.

If you want a travel size skincare routine already packaged for you, we suggest SOTHYS skincare products in travel size (only $17.00) so you won’t miss any necessary steps required to keep your skin cleansed and soothed.

No vacation plans this summer?  You can still pamper yourself with our Summer Staycation Special that includes a half day spa experience for only $149 (normally $200).

Top 5 Michaelisms for Mineral Makeup Application

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1.  Home Depot and A French Touch Salon have more in common than you may have thought.  Both offer their clients the best way to prep, prime, and finish.  Like painting a home, similar steps are required when applying mineral makeup to your facial structure. 

Michael reminds us, “The beauty of mineral makeup is that it responds to its surface, which means you get best results by prepping and priming the skin.  Since minerals enhance a hydrated and prepped surface it’s important to prep the skin with moisturizer, then prime the skin with Line Tamer SPF20 Primer.  Now that your face is prepped and primed, you can apply your Colorescience mineral foundation for a flawless finish.”

2. Most women put their makeup on backwards.  Although most women do the opposite , you should always apply your mineral eye shadow before your foundation.  This order allows you to easily remove excess eye shadow that fell beneath your eyes during the application process.  In addition, dark eye shadows should be worn in the evening, not in the daytime.  

Michael says, “Minerals reflect light.  With this in mind, don’t wear dark smoky shadows during the day because the darker the color you have on your lids the smaller your eyes will look.”

3. You can get authentically new brows without a tattoo or a brow pencil.  Applying natural-looking eyebrows is easy with Colorescience Pro Minerals.  You can use their Brow Gel to create a textured surface on your thin brow hairs to which a brow shadow will adhere, giving you fabulous eyebrows that look oh-so-real and aren’t painted on your skin. 

Michael suggests, “By working from the outer corner toward the inner corner when doing color on the brow, you’ll get better results and more beautiful brows.”

4. The best makeup product to bring with you on a deserted island, after your SPF, is eyeliner.  Most women would say the most important makeup product they can’t live without is mascara, but eyeliner has the capability to create more prominent lashes, while also making your eyes appear larger and more defined. 

 Michael recommends, “Colorescience Pro eyeliner is easy to work with because the length of the eyeliner brush is short, allowing you to get a precise line near the edge of the lid.” 

5. You can’t make a mistake with Colorescience Pro Minerals.  Colorescience Pro Minerals products are easy to change throughout the day when you want to go from a natural and fresh look for the day to having dramatic smoky eyes for the evening. 

Michael raves, “Mineral makeup never has to stay the way it looks when you first put it on.  It is always a work in progress, so you’re never stuck with anything unless you choose to stop moving it.”