February 26, 2010
Posted by marta
I wish I could remember which inspired member of the Truth In Aging community gave me the idea to use Baby Quasar, the at-home LED device, with Osmosis Replenish, a powerful antioxidant serum. You know who you are, so stepped forward and be thanked. It turned out the be an excellent suggestion and one of the best treatments I have found yet for the hands.
I have been giving myself regular Baby Quasar sessions for at least a year and the backs of my hands have benefited by looking a little smoother and plumper. Then I recently started to use Baby Q with Osmotics new Lipofill serum for labial nasal lines (marionette or puppet lines) and found that they worked much better together than alone. Logically, Osmosis and Replenish would play nice together too. Read more...
February 22, 2010
Posted by marta
I used Clarisonic’s new Opal Sonic Infusion System ($245) for the first time yesterday evening. Even having slept on it, I am not yet sure what to make of the experience. According the Clarisonic’s own description, the hand-held device uses sonic vibrations to deliver an antiaging serum into “the outermost layers of the epidermis”. So here’s what happens.
The serum is dispensed from the top section of the device onto a small silicone pad. And when I say small, I mean pea-sized. A small pea. With the serum in situ, you switch on the device and rub the pad around the eye. Clarisonic instructs you to avoid the actual lid and getting too close to the under eye area. Basically, you are targeting the crow’s feet. Once activated, the device buzzes and vibrates gently against the skin. 30 seconds later it stops and the process is repeated for the other eye. Now, goodness knows, I like my treatments to be short and sharp, but this was almost anticlimatic. Read more...
February 21, 2010
Posted by marta
I have just taken possession of my new Clarisonic Opal from the people that brought us the Clarisonic Brush. This is the Sonic Infusion System ($245) that uses sonic vibrations to deliver an antiaging serum into “the outermost layers of the epidermis”. The device is currently charging (for 24 hours) and so, in the meantime, I am taking a look at the serum. Of course, in the back of mind I am thinking that if I don’t like the look of their potion, I could always use one of my own. But no, Clarisonic doesn’t just make it difficult to use any serum but theirs, they have done their best to make it impossible. Read more...
February 10, 2010
Posted by marta
I have become a big fan of LED light therapy with monthly salon sessions and top ups at home with my Baby Quasar. My husband is more than a little bemused by these rituals and a few months ago, he asked my how LED works to rejuvenate the skin. It’s a good question and, until recently, it was poorly understood. Scientists, like me, could see the results, but couldn’t explain them. Apologies for the long post, but it turns out that LED is complex and controversial.
Granted that even NASA said good things about LED: “Low-energy photon irradiation by light in the far-red to near-IR spectral range with low-energy (LLLT) lasers or LED arrays has been found to modulate various biological processes in cell culture and animal models. This phenomenon of photobiomodulation has been applied clinically in the treatment of soft tissue injuries and the acceleration of wound healing.” Read more...
February 4, 2010
Posted by copley
It’s the thought that counts, or so they say. Hallmark wants you to believe that a card will keep your Valentine happy. Godiva and Russell Stover probably couldn’t make it through the year without February 14th. But cards, candy, and flowers are so played out. This Valentine’s Day, think outside the heart-shaped box and surprise your loved one with something he or she can really use. We’ll make that easier for you with our picks for the Five Best gifts to spoil your sweetheart and show your creative side.
Ranging in price from $8 to $48, these gifts don’t require a huge commitment, but still send the message that your heart is committed. There are items that you can use together, such as massage oil or fizzy bath tablets. There are tools and treatments for staying soft and well-moisturized. And there is a brand-new hair care gadget by our favorite celebrity hairstylist. Each gift is equally useful for a male or female recipient. If you want to prove that you are truly an expert on pampering, also check our gift guide for the Five Best beauty products worth the splurge. Read more...
