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- I got great results with Moroccanoil
My boss recently asked me what I have been doing lately with my hair. It is noticeably healthy, shiny, and less frizzy or brittle. The answer is I started using a line of products from MOROCCANOIL® that are nothing short of miraculous.
Moroccan Oil contains Argan oil in all their products. This natural product can only be found in Southwest Morocco and is a powerful antioxidant, UV protector, and free radical neutralizer. It is rich in vitamins that have the ability to strengthen hair, as well as increase hair’s elasticity. You can enjoy a scalp treatment and scalp massage at home for a fraction of the cost of the spa and reap many benefits with Moroccanoil’s Scalp Treatment. Your Scalp Treatment requires just two products from Moroccanoil:
- Dry No More Professional Scalp Treatment- Helps soothe dry scalp, regulates imbalances
and relieves scalp irritation - The original Moroccanoil® Treatment –A styling, finishing and conditioning products for all types of hair.
Take one drop of Dry No More Professional Scalp Treatment and apply it to each section of your hair, being sure to get every part of the scalp. Then massage the oil in and let it sink for about ten minutes. Next brush or comb the product through your entire head, before rinsing it out and washing your hair with shampoo and conditioner. You could even use the Moroccanoil line of shampoo and conditioner for even better results! To conclude the process, apply a dime size of Moroccanoil Treatment and blow dry and style your hair as usual.
The results were stupendous for me. I am someone that constantly struggles with dry scalp and after using the product my scalp does not feel dry, itchy or irritated and there is no residue on my scalp either. For $36.00/1.5 oz., Dry No More Scalp Treatment takes the itch out and is worth the investment. They don’t call it Dry No More for nothing. I literally do not have an itchy scalp or embarrassing flakes at all now and my hair is also softer and has a marvelous, rich shine.
Visit the website to learn more about the professional spas and salons where you can purchase the Moroccanoil line of products.
I have been using my new Clarisonic Skin Cleansing System and I already see a positive difference in my usually oily and dry skin. In just one minute in the morning and another minute before bed I am able achieve superb results and give myself a facial every day of the week. Using this system as an essential part of your daily skin care regime, is a great way to maintain silky smooth skin in between facials at the spa.
In the past, washing my face consisted of applying cleanser to my face in a circular motion and removing it with a splash of water, followed by an application of moisturizer.Recently, I visited the Anushka Salon and Spa where my appointed esthetician, an expert on skin care for 18 years, advised me that I needed to change my skin care routine. She used a Clarisonic facial tool on me and stated that this tool could clean the skin six times more than manual cleansing.
I decided to do some research and discovered the Clarisonic system is very reasonably priced and definitely worth the small investment. In just two weeks of using it for two minutes per day, I have noticed dramatic results. My pores are tighter, my skin has a buffed, polished appearance without any dry patches and I have not had any blemishes since I started using it.
The tool is very easy to use. Simply wet your skin and the brush head with warm water. Then apply a cleanser to your skin or to the brush head directly. You can use any skin care cleansing product or a variety of sample cleansers are included in your kit, which are considered optimized for use with the system:
Refreshing Gel Cleanser (for oily skin)
Gentle Hydro Cleanser (for normal to sensitive skin) Nourishing Care Cleanser (for dry and mature skin)
Just push the on/off button and gently move the brush using a small circular motion on your forehead for 20 seconds, then move on to each cheek for 10 seconds a piece, then focus on your nose and chin for another 20 seconds. The nice thing about this tool is it is on a timer so it will beep to notify you when to move onto the next part of your face for total of 60 seconds. The tool is gentle enough to use twice daily. Not only does it do a great job of cleansing, but it gives you a relaxing massage every time you use it too! It feels like a light vibration on your face while thoroughly cleaning your skin.
About the Clarisonic:
According to Clarisonic’s website, “The Clarisonic is a professional caliber brush that uses gentle sonic micro massage action to cleanse deeply. The Clarisonic gently clears pores without harsh abrasion or chemicals, cleansing so effectively that skin care products absorb better. Clinical results include reduced appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles, and improved skin tone.” The Clarisonic Cleansing system retails for $195 or the Plus Clarisonic, which includes the body brush head along with Refining Skin Polish retails for $225.
courtesy of Eau Spa by Cornelia
The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach is excited to enjoy a 20th anniversary celebration with the South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October! Eau Spa by Cornelia located in the spectacular Ritz- Carlton, Palm Beach is offering a special spa package to help the fight against Cancer and you can too just by booking the Eau So Beautiful for the Cure Package! Not only will you get to enjoy three spa treatments but you will also know that you are joining the fight against Cancer.
The Eau So Beautiful for the Cure package ($225) is 2 hours and ten minutes of luxurious indulgence and includes the following:
1) A Ruby Facial (60-min) utilizes sensuous precious stones, such as corrective Emerald, warm Ruby, and hydrating Gold, along with high performance technology to transform skin and help visibly reduce the signs of aging.
2) A Sensory Float Massage (10 min.) is truly the epitome of relaxation, allowing guests to feel the effect of floating on water, without getting wet. Ten minutes of sleep in the dry-float bed is the equivalent of a ten-hour night sleep!
3) A Pink Pedicure (60 min) is the Eau Spa by Cornelia classic pedicure where a wide range of pink colors are available for choosing, in support of breast cancer awareness. A gift of a pink polish will also be given to every gal who schedules the service.
To book your Eau So Beautiful for the Cure Package contact the Eau Spa by Cornelia by calling 561.540.4960 or visit their website. Feel good about you and feel good about helping contribute to finding a cure during breast cancer awareness month.
After checking into the Si spa, located inside the impressive Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort and Spa, I was escorted by Spa Attendant Virginia to the women’s locker room to change into a robe and slippers. She delivered me to the Relaxation Room where I enjoyed some fruit -infused water. There was a selection of fruit and snacks or tea to choose from while I waited.
Diana, my friendly Esthetician came to pick me up and deliver me to my treatment suite. All the treatment rooms are named cleverly after bodies of water such as Sargasso like the Sea. I was left for a few minutes to disrobe and was lying in the cozy treatment bed when Diana returned and said “This is all about you, so tell me about yourself and your concerns”. I explained that I have concerns about clogged pores in my t-zone area and she said the treatment I was about to enjoy would relieve unwanted clogging as well as exfoliate dead skin cells and create a more youthful appearance by stimulating the collagen levels in my skin so it seemed I had chosen the perfect treatment for my needs.
The Transformation Resurfacing Facial included multiple steps and featured Skin Authority products:
Step One: A Glycolic Cleanser was massaged into my face, neck and décolleté area.
Step Two: Diana brushed on a pre-peel Glycosol which acts as a tonic on the skin. This had a cool feeling.
Step Three: a Glycolic Acid solution was applied to the face, neck and décolleté using a brush and my skin immediately tingled and felt slightly hot but to alleviate any discomfort whatsoever Diana used a mini fan which made me forget about the peel on my face all together. I have never had a peel before so I was thinking it may hurt but it really was not uncomfortable at all.
Step Four: A cool towel was used to remove the peel and then a moisturizing Post Peel Baum was applied next.
Step Five: Diana examined the skin to check for any clogged pores or blackheads. She performed some very gentle extractions
Step Six: A Calming mask was applied. This Skin Authority mask exfoliates dead cells, clears clogged pores, and calms inflammation, a perfect product to reduce any irritation that may have been caused by the Glycolic Acid peel.
Step Seven: While the mask sunk into my skin I had the most wonderful scalp, hand and arm massage.
Step Eight: The dried mask was gently removed using warm wash cloths.
Step Nine: The finale was a series of vitamins, moisturizer and sunscreen being massaged into my face, neck and décolleté.
Every step of the process was completely relaxing and all applications were gently and thoroughly massaged into the skin. Not only did this treatment leave me feeling fabulously spoiled but the results speak for themselves. Talk about instant gratification, I left the Si Spa with smooth, supple, radiant skin. Plus the results will last. According to Diana, the glycolic acid peel will prevent future breakouts and will encourage the production of collagen in my skin to leave it soft and supple for days.
Just because my treatment was over did not mean the relaxation had to end. Si Spa guests can enjoy a lagoon pool, the breathtaking beach, a steam room with marble loungers, the fitness room or a meal at Solu Lagoon Grill while taking in gorgeous Palm Beach views.
Get your Si experience started by calling 561-340-1755 to book an appointment today. Click here to learn more.
