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GentleWaves: Your Pre-Wedding Secret Weapon

bellasugar — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:40:22 -0700

Shhh. It's our little secret. Nobody has to know that you've just undergone a GentleWaves treatment. I've just learned about this totally cool skin care procedure that I have to tell all of you brides about! OK, so it's not cheap. It costs anywhere from $75-$100 depending on where you go, but like I said, no one will know you've had anything done. You'll feel no pain; you actually don't feel a thing, your eyes will be closed but you can sense the light.

Once you meet with your MD or esthetician, they will decide if you should get two 35 second or one 60 second treatment. GentleWaves is a LED pulsating light that teaches your cells to reproduce collagen at a faster rate. After anywhere from the recommended six to eight sessions, it will improve the tone and texture of your skin, reduce redness, dark circles, acne scars and will help to tighten your pores. It can be a stand alone treatment or combined with microdermabrasion or a facial to help calm irritation.

This quick pick me up is perfect for the busy bride who has no more than a few minutes to set aside for a soft and clear glistening complexion. To find a physician, treatment center or salon nearest you, fill out this form, hit submit and locations will be sent to you.

GentleWaves has been featured in all of the major fashion and beauty magazines, which you can check out here!

Kiehl's Yerba Maté Is The New Fountain of Youth

bellasugar — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:22:22 -0700

I am a huge fan of Kiehl's and their new Yerba Maté products are really getting me psyched. So far, I've tried the toner, and it's great. My skin is calm and it smells delish. I decided to get the back-story on the South American Yerba Maté tree and no wonder this stuff is flying off the shelves, the benefits are really impressive!

Supposedly, the leaves boost your immune defenses, enhance your health, vitality and longevity. It is jam packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and loads of amino acids that help keep you looking young.

Although I have zero room in my bathroom for another skin care regimen, there's no way I am passing this one up. The line includes a foaming Cleanser, $21, a soothing Toner, $25, and a lightweight Lotion, $35. Kiehl's is famous for their samples, so try some and let me know what you think.

Beauty Byte: Skin Care Drink by Coke and Loreal

FabSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:14:44 -0700

Coca Cola isn't exactly a brand known for healthy drinks. But that may change as of 2008, when the multi-billion dollar company and the popular makeup line, L'Oreal are expected to launch their tea-based skin care drink called Lumae. Come 2008, don't go searching for the drink in the aisles of 7-Eleven or Trader Joe's, as it's rumored that it will only be sold in department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue. Lumae will be aimed at "active, influential, image-conscious women over the age of 25 who embrace health and wellness."

I absolutely love my Coca Cola but I don't know if I believe that Lumae will give me beautiful skin. Are you a believer?

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Revive: The Manolo Blahnik of Skin Care

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:39:01 -0700

The ultra-luxe, must-have ReVive Skin Care line is based on one principle. Your skin regenerates itself every two to three weeks when you are in your 20s, but as we age, that regeneration slows to every eight or nine weeks. So Dr. Gregory Brown designed ReVive products to speed up skin-cell regeneration. ReVive has recreated a molecule called EGF, or epidermal growth factor, which is produced by your body to regenerate skin cells. Using EGF, ReVive helps your body naturally produce these proteins on a faster level.

Its best-selling item is Peau Magnifique, which supposedly sets your skin clock back about five years. Peau Magnifique is a six-month supply of intense regimented skin care that is intended to fight aging and enhance skin cell generation. To learn how it works,