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Beauty, Skin Care

SAVING FACE

By Samantha Marie Do you find it difficult to maintain a healthy glow? It is definitely not easy, but it is certainly not too difficult or impossible! We have examined the causes of dry skin and acne according to the following sources: Mayo Clinic/MedlinePlus. After reviewing our sources we have created a list of products suitable for your individual needs.   Causes of dry skin according to the Mayo Clinic: •  Harsh soaps and detergents. Many popular soaps and detergents strip lipids and water from your skin. Deodorant and antibacterial soaps are usually the most damaging, as are many shampoos that dry out your scalp. •  Sun exposure. Like all types of heat, the sun dries your skin. Yet damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation penetrates far beyond the top layer of skin (epidermis). The most significant damage occurs deep in the dermis, where collagen and elastin fibers break down much more quickly than they should, leading to deep wrinkles and loose, sagging skin (solar elastosis). Sun-damaged skin may have the appearance of dry skin. Causes of acne according to MedlinePlus: •  Greasy or oily cosmetic and hair products •  Certain drugs (such as steroids, testosterone, estrogen, and phenytoin) •  High levels of humidity and sweating http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/acne/DS00169/DSECTION=symptoms Medline http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000873.htm FACIAL MOISTURIZERS ACNE PRONE SKIN: Cetaphil® DERMACONTROL™ Oil Control Moisturizer SPF 30 http://www.cetaphil.com/products/dermacontrol-oil-control-moisturizer-spf30/ Oily Skin: Boscia Oil-free Daily Hydration SPF15 Dry Skin: Boscia – Restorative Day Moisture Cream SPF15 http://www.bosciaskincare.com/newsite/product_detail.php?cPath=0&products_id=101&category=&dept_id=42 BLOTTING PADS Shiseido PURENESS Oil-Control Blotting Paper FACIAL CLEANSERS ACNE PRONE SKIN: Cetaphil® DERMACONTROL™ Oil Control Foam Wash Oily Skin: Clinique Wash-Away Gel Clensor Dry Skin: Cetaphil® Gentle Skin Cleanser

Beauty, Body

HANAE MORI N0. 6

Hanae Mori No.6 is a scent that awakens your spirit and liberates your soul.  The power of the wind and sun combined in No.6 will rejuvenate your mind and body. This fragrance is a divine charitable pursuit. Hanae Mori No.6 is an ode to the butterfly, as well as to the mind. By Samantha Marie     3.4 ounces, $95 Available May 2012 at: www.HanaeMoriParfums.com Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom’s, select Macy’s, select Lord and Taylor stores. In Canada, Holt Renfrew

Beauty, Skin Care

The Easy and Painless PRP LIFT

by: Daniza Tobar Forget Botox and painful facelifts, the latest beauty craze is proving to be a real fountain of youth, regenerating aged skin and injuries with just a vial of your own blood. Kobe Bryant and Tiger Woods both used this therapy to repair knee injuries. Open-heart surgery patients are receiving it to restore damaged heart muscle, and Hollywood celebs are rejuvenating right before our eyes without submitting to surgery. News of the miraculous regeneration power of Platelet Rich Plasma therapies, or PRP as it is commonly called, is rapidly spreading in the medical and beauty communities, and many are asking if this could be the medicine of the future, or the anti-aging solution we have all fantasized about. Our body is a precisely designed machine, but like any other machine it is affected by the passing of time. Its constant use (or abuse), sun exposure, illness, hormonal changes, nutrition, medicines, habits, and even the care that we have given it throughout the years all leave their mark. In the case of the skin, its aging is due to cellular decay, reduced fat, muscle relaxation and a series of injuries that result from protein loss. PRP is a simple procedure that starts off by taking a vial of blood from the patient. It is then spun in a centrifuge until transformed into a platelet-rich plasma, abundant in proteins and growth elements. This plasma is then injected back into the patient’s affected areas. In general, treatments are used to prevent, restore, cure or calm. PRP is within the restorative category and essentially brings back the metabolism of the skin or other organs being treated through various actions, among them is bio- stimulation. This action triggers the growth factors or proteins in PRP to produce type III collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The big news is that it has no side effects and the blood plasma is autologous, which means the donor and recipient are the same person. This prevents any type of rejection to the plasma by the patient. Presently in the U.S. there are about 700 specialists using PRP, mostly in the field of aesthetics. However, its potential is much broader. Dr. Eduardo Lorenzo, of Med One Health Care Group in Miami, knows the wide spectrum of uses for PRP. As an anesthesiologist, he began to see the benefits of plasma in patients with severe and permanent pain. “PRP is impressive,” he says. “It is used in sports medicine to regenerate ligaments and tendons. It is also being utilized to regenerate hair growth. It has demonstrated successes in cornea regeneration and dental treatments. PRP is even being used to regenerate damaged tissue during open-heart surgery. I have no doubt it can become the preferred treatment for many diseases.” In the field of cosmetics, Dr. Lorenzo took the uses of PRP to another level by launching the first “filler” to be completely natural to the body, LORENFILL. “When you mix fat into PRP, as some doctors do, there is a risk that this fat adipose tissue may die which is commonly known as fat necrosis. This does not happen with LORENFILL. In addition, there are always white blood cells in PRP that guarantee the body’s own defenses,” he adds. Theresa, a 54-year-old patient, wanted to rejuvenate her face but was unwilling to submit to invasive treatments that might have altered her features. “For more than a year I searched and researched everything on the market. I did not want to inject anything artificial or change my look. Instead, I wanted something natural that would refresh and restore the glow and elasticity of my skin but not leave me with a horrible facial expression you can sometimes get with plastic surgery. After much exploring, I decided to try LORENFILL. Honestly, I feel that I will use it for life. It’s exactly what I was looking for to refresh my appearance, ” she says. There is no doubt that the natural results being achieved with this organic and hypoallergenic youth serum are groundbreaking. The passage of time is an inevitable process, but now you can safely curb its most glaring manifestations with a simple prick… and with what better then the magical life force that flows through our veins.

Beauty, Skin Care

MAKE A POLISH “CHANGE”

By Samantha Marie Do your nails start to break while you are attempting to grow them? Have you always wanted to wear that vibrant red polish, but afraid of it chipping off too fast? Are you tired of always smudging your nails when you think they are dry? Whatever nail dilemma you’re encountering, just take a deep breath and relax! Here is a solutions guide that will allow you to give yourself the best POLISH CHANGE!   Dilemma #1 How will my nails grow longer if they constantly split and break? Solution:  Apply Rejuvacote “the nail doctor” as a basecoat over your natural nails, and continue to apply it as a top coat every day. You will notice a dramatic improvement within 2-3 weeks! Duri Cosmetics Rejuvacote http://www.duricosmetics.com/duri-cosmetics-rejuvacote-05-05.html Dilemma #2 What can I do to allow my nail polish to last longer? Solution: Step 1- Remove all remnants from previous polish. Step 2- Dip your nails in vinegar to ensure no remaining oils. Step 3 – Apply base coat (recommend Duri Clear Base Top Coat http://www.duricosmetics.com/duclbatopco0.html) Step 4 – Apply 2 coats of the polish you’ve selected Step 5 – Apply top coat. (continue to apply a top coat everyday till you remove your polish) Dilemma #3 How can I ensure my nails are completely hardened and dry? Solution: Before you begin applying your nail polish, set aside a large bowl with ice cold water. (Make sure the water is ice cold, and add ice cubes to the bowl. The process will fail if the water temperature is lukewarm. Do not put your nails under a water faucet.) Once you finish applying your polish, carefully dip your nails into the bowl of ice water and soak for 3 minutes. You may lift your nails out briefly every 60 seconds, if the cold water should cause you any discomfort. Samantha’s POLISH PICKS Natural Look: 1. Essie | Sugar Daddy (Pink)  2. OPI | At First Site (Neutral) Playful Pinks: 1. Zoya | Tobi  2. OPI | Be a Dahlia Won’t You? Winter Shades: 1. OPI | Nomad’s Dream 2. Rimmel | Night Flight Holiday Party Picks: 1. OPI | ‘Gettin’ Miss Piggy With It!  2. China Glaze | Blue Island Iced Tea THE RED: 1. NARS | Dovima

Beauty, Body

White Flowers

Master Perfumer Oliver Creed, has captured the essence of Royalty with White Flowers. Celebrated with hand picked ingredients, offered in a hand blown Pochet glass bottle, White Flowers, A Royal Exclusive. Creed Fragrances has certainly defined the characteristics of White Flowers, with utmost accuracy.     8.4 ounces, $575 Available at: www.creedboutique.com www.neimanmarcus.com www.bergdorfgoodman.com Text by Samantha Marie

Beauty, Skin Care

Sun Shots

Did you forget your Sun lotion today? Do you play outdoor sports or participate in any outdoor activities? (Even driving in your car, or checking the mail) Do you have several bottles of sunscreen that you have only used once? Do you leave your sunscreen at home because it is too bulky to carry around? Would you like to safe your life, the environment, and your money? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I urge to consider SunShots®. If you answered no to any of these questions, you are clearly misinformed. (Unless you answered no, because you already use SunShots®.) GET THE FACTS The Sun is a major cause of Skin Cancer and skin ageing. Whether you are out and about running errands, basking in the sun, or playing outdoor sports, you are at risk to UVA and UVB rays. SPF protection in sun lotion can become less potent once the bottle is open. SunShots® ensure a fresh delivery each and every time SunShots® are packaged conveniently to fit in your pocket, purse, or car! SunShots® reduce packaging waste with considerably less material than most bottles.   Why purchase two different products for your face and body? SunShots® is PARABEN-FREE, SPF30 + Broad Spectrum UVB & UVA protection, and is non-greasy.

Beauty, Body

CREED Virgin Island Water

by S. D’Giff The essence of copra, lime of the Antilles, white bergamot and mandarin orange from Sicily, captures the resplendency, and the exotic wondrous majesty of a promising love affair. The felicitous pairing of the Hibiscus, ginger, ylang-ylang and Indian jasmine, create warmth, for lovers to relish the serenity of their tropical escape. Sugar cane and white rum of the Antilles, and, musk from Tonkin, fully embrace the blissful desires amongst the hopeful coupling. The essence of Virgin Island Water celebrates the honeymoon of young lovers in unison. For more information, visit  www.creedboutique.com    

Beauty, Makeup & Hair

5 Fall Beauty Trends and Tips

By Giselle Mendez Eyeshadow: Metallic eye shadows are in this fall. Try sweeping a warm bronze and gold shade over your lids for a subtle pop of shimmer and color. Use a large fluffy eye brush to disperse the color lightly over the lid. To kick it up a notch for a night time look add a metallic green or black in your crease to give your eyes a little bit more drama. Try Aveda color options eye shadow transformers.   Lips: Red lips are HOTT this season and can look great on anyone! For the perfect red lips, start by lining the outside of your lips with a white kohl pencil and blend it out. Then line and fill in your lips before you apply lipstick. Last but not least, apply your lipstick from the outside – in almost like your lining your lips with your lipstick, except do not put lipstick on the bottom center of your lips. Then just lightly press lips together to blend the color. The white pencil will make your lips look fuller and the highlight will make your lips appear plumper. Try Clinique’s chubby stick moisturizing lip balm in a red shade for a sheer color if you are not into red lipstick.   Eyeliner: Meow! It’s all about the cat liner! Traditional black winged out liner goes great with a pair of red lips! If you prefer gel liners I recommend: Black Track from MAC or Blackest Black from Maybelline Eye Studio. If you prefer liquid Lorac has an amazing liquid felt tip pen called Front of the Line in Black that is waterproof and has a patent leather finish to it. Turn up the fun by using different colors such as purple, blue, or green.   Lashes: Want to glam your look up a bit for the evening instantly? Try false lashes! The strip lashes are the fastest and easiest to apply. The best lash adhesive is the DUO Lash glue (latex based) that can be bought at any drugstore. (Be careful if you are allergic to latex; make sure you buy latex free glue) It comes in clear or black I recommend the black if you will be wearing eyeliner. Demi wispies from Ardell are my favorite and look the best on everyone.   Nail Polish: This fall metallic colors and blues are in. Try Barry M’s Cobalt Blue or OPI’s Orge the top blue alone or with a metallic shatter polish over it! www.aveda.com www.clinique.com

Beauty, Skin Care

Science + Nature = Beauty

Would you like to look 10 years younger and maintain a bright and radiant complexion? One of the hottest new beauty product lines, “Stem Cell Beauty Innovations”, is anti-aging, healing and anti-inflammatory. This product line offers the solution to fine lines and wrinkles, rosacea, acne, and dry skin. Just ask Beyonce, Victoria Beckham, and Hugh Jackman, other celebrities why they love the results! “My goal is to change the science of skincare to become more natural, so we can have a partnership between science and nature. I want to distribute the best products to heal the skin and make it look more radiant.” – Robin Gray, Founder Stem Cell Beauty Innovations is the most advanced anti-aging and age reversal line of Stem Cell Products formulated using our O-PLACENTA™. The products also include anti-oxidants and super enriched ingredients including chamomile, grape seed, aloe vera, kiwi seed oil, and lavender. Must have products: 1. Stem Cell Gold Serum – Addresses all signs of aging and inflammation. 2. Stem Cell Moisturizer  – Replenishes moisture and creates smooth radiant skin. 3. Stem Cell Concentrate – Effectively restores moisture and repairs and tightens the skin.  

Beauty, Makeup & Hair

Miami Bangs and Waves

RIKRAK Salon talks to Miami Shoot Magazine Interviewed by Gabrielle Campolongo Raquel and Ric Watters opened their first RikRak hair salon 22 years ago. They are a thriving Miami salon with beloved clients and attentive staff. With Ric being an established stylist in the Brickell area, the salon went off without hesitation and has been growing since inception. As a matter of fact, you can expect another RikRak to be opening this year. MSM: What are the current trends in today’s hair styles? Raquel: I’m seeing a lot of bangs, with straight hair. Long, straight hair, as well as the shorter look with bangs. Bangs are big and back. They’ve been back, but I see more and more people asking for bangs. For the shorter look, the blunt cut. Pretty short, but with a lot of swing, like the Vidal Sassoon flowy look. Precision hair cuts. Those are the two prominent styles. MSM: What is the most unattractive style you’ve ever seen in Miami? Raquel: I saw the mullet the other day. It’s just horrible. They need to come to RikRak! [laughs] MSM: What is your best selling product? Raquel: Kerastase for finishing. My #1 product right now is called “Amazon”. It is a very intense, Brazilian conditioning treatment. We don’t even call it Keratin, but it is amazing. You don’t even have to comb your hair. Your blow dry lasts at least a week. We’re a very proud distributor of Amazon. MSM: What is it like to run your own salon in Miami? Raquel: It’s hectic. We’re always on top of it. We’re here 7 days a week, in and out, but always very concerned and very attentive of our employees and our clients. We are always trying to make our clients feel at home and comfortable. It’s difficult. It’s not easy, but it’s our passion. That’s all we would do. We would do it all over again. We’re opening another salon as a matter of fact, our forth one. We have a salon at the Four Seasons, at the Sports Club LA, and also at the Sagamore on South Beach. And now we’re opening at the JW Marriot Marquee on the Avenue of the Americas. The opening is in October. It’s a 4,000 square foot spa salon. We’re excited, proud, and honored to be there. MSM: Is it a challenge to stay on top of the current looks all of the time? Raquel: For us, it’s easy. Our hairstylists are always taking classes and always in tune with the latest look and trends that are coming. We do change rapidly, but it’s not difficult for us. MSM: What are the top 5 things to look for in a salon? Raquel: Cleanliness. Making sure that everything is kept clean, especially if you’re getting services such as waxing, or manicure or pedicure. Making sure the instruments are sanitized between clients. We do most of our pedicures and manicures with hot towels infused in essential oils. The towels are disinfected with Clorox between clients. We don’t use water anymore; you can get so much bacteria with that. We decided to play it safe. The brushes need to be kept clean; the waxing spatula shouldn’t be double dipped. Another thing is that the salon employees are people who are experienced and licensed. The licenses should be exposed. The attitude of the salon owner and staff is important. You want to feel comfortable and welcome. Have good light when it comes to doing color and when it comes to doing makeup and haircuts. It’s crucial that you’re stylist or makeup artist has good lighting. We have windows all over. It’s important that you see color in natural light. The salon should know the latest trends and the latest looks that are up and coming. Of course you’re coming out of the salon looking great, but to continue that care with the products at home. MSM: Starting out, were you accepted into the community right away? Raquel: Yes. Honestly, when we started 22 years ago, we were like pioneers in the Brickell area. We’ve seen the train being built and all these high rises being built, so yes we were immediately very welcomed. There was only one other salon in the area. MSM: What is the most important factor of being a salon owner? Raquel: Cleanliness and service come hand in hand. If you don’t have clean brushes and you do a fabulous up-do, it doesn’t cut it. A high quality of service and cleanliness are the two most important factors.

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