A Sound Investment!

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTtO8XCL7ZHNRJWZu22xDGsko7bqGbuNSSlXewda5TL32qGImC59lKbZjmk7AlUvVzDIQk_nWcSexMUQ63NgzB2C8AeNHJReU7wgw5ta5tbQBipI4E-MvzdFIi12M6DVE1rLmzhv2BWg/s1600-h/WashYourFace.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNX7kYkF1XfhwtZb6gy2CYeEDXwI530KCqyvoKMksMpX9_Te-hlygkCnhp7vfLpUcD-r50bF1vzF8Zvui0dX4bE7JI6jYHrn7TqWzyzShGxJQQkF25o_1hT3oB7wia_A-y4M0madz9vs/s1600-h/facials.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356656267096875122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNX7kYkF1XfhwtZb6gy2CYeEDXwI530KCqyvoKMksMpX9_Te-hlygkCnhp7vfLpUcD-r50bF1vzF8Zvui0dX4bE7JI6jYHrn7TqWzyzShGxJQQkF25o_1hT3oB7wia_A-y4M0madz9vs/s400/facials.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 241px;" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal">The <b><i>Pros</i></b> have a confession to make…we love to spa!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Mani/Pedi, Facials, Massages and Treatments are part of our genetic makeup and the more potions and concoctions we can rub on our skin, the better.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is so important to take care of your body’s largest organ: lots of water, sunscreen every day, and thorough cleansing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> And, like our makeup </span><b><i>Pro</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> has always stressed, without good skin care, cosmetics can only do so much for you! </span>We like to recommend facials every two to four weeks, but we realize that facials are a luxury treatment and many people (including us) can’t always afford them as often as we would like to.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356657737883809554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaTtO8XCL7ZHNRJWZu22xDGsko7bqGbuNSSlXewda5TL32qGImC59lKbZjmk7AlUvVzDIQk_nWcSexMUQ63NgzB2C8AeNHJReU7wgw5ta5tbQBipI4E-MvzdFIi12M6DVE1rLmzhv2BWg/s400/WashYourFace.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 315px; height: 376px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">On a recent visit to one of our favorite spas, the marketing <b><i>Pro</i></b> was treated to a wonderful 75 minute facial which included the <i><a href="http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/index.php?gclid=CI_wg7uvypsCFSIuagodvjz9Kg">Clarisonic</a></i><a href="http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/index.php?gclid=CI_wg7uvypsCFSIuagodvjz9Kg">®</a>, an award-winning sonic skin cleansing system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>For those of you who haven’t heard of the <i>Clarisonic</i> (um, do you live in a cave?), here is some background information on one of the latest cleansing tools for both face and body.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>Clarisonic</i> was developed by the same creators of the Sonicare® toothbrush.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The waterproof, handheld unit has a soft, gentle brush which oscillates back and forth more than 300 times per second.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356658043713933954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTBhUxVWSlKmKnLC3WDLwujUgPmrTwntw7E7kf0v-fJx3qFeKQZ-GeHxeG43zd9P0TuceBzucy3s6v8wGVCLW6fF0zjAES1enZG7ClTeYUC0K3V508pi90GG_6oYMUAOwEJUHI46aHkS0/s400/clarisonic.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 301px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Clarisonic</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> is proven to remove 6 times more makeup and 2 times more dirt and oil than manual cleansing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Cleansing this well allows the skin to better absorb skin care products, thus using less and seeing greater results from all those age-defying, youth-enhancing, line-eliminating potions we buy by the gallon.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Dermatologists, Spas and Aestheticians are making the <i>Clarisonic</i> part of their treatments and highly recommend the purchase of a home unit for both face care and now, body care.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It effectively cleans without abrasion or harsh chemicals and is gentle for all skin types.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Various brush heads are available.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">So…. back to my facial:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">As quiet Asian-inspired music played, flames from the aromatherapy candles burned and fountains trickled delicately, I relaxed on the luxurious facial table. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>My aesthetician, <i>Sharone</i>, asked me about my skin type and sensitivity to aromatics and plants and I grimaced to think that my brows probably needed a <i>“tune-up”</i> and <i>“how many extractions is she going to do?”</i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356658284199350050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6zkWz0Y4NVHucHyzEWzuv1xGQxyhBOaI_lGx_JUeieZs2eL_zHZFoFGL69-oPP9pJu3R03jWGcnw__wLF4wAIx76vKdIGxX0v9FTxfaTVIHiuPk_WVgK_vRK2nA9a2tc1JeLrtHchJOk/s400/Facial+3.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 300px; " /></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Sharone</i> gave me the <i>Purifying and Cleansing Facial</i>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This was the recommendation from the spa director, whom I met at a gala.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>At the event, we began talking the <i>“biz”,</i> beauty that is and she asked if I had the opportunity to use the <i>Clarisonic</i> yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Since I had not, she immediately handed me her card and said <i>“call me!”</i><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Barbara Echols is extremely proud of her staff and service at <i>Avia Spa</i> in Santa Barbara.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>And I couldn’t agree more!! <a href="http://www.aviaspa.com/">www.aviaspa.com</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This particular facial was 75 minutes and included the following products, as well as a <i>Clarisonic</i> treatment to both my face and décolleté.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><i>Sharone</i> is particularly fond of <i>Sundari</i> skincare. <i>Sundari</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> embodies the principles of Ayurveda by containing the purest botanicals and advocating a methodology that seeks to establish ones holistic balance. </span><i>Sundari</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> focuses on the three skin types, and the products are formulated to address each specific type: Vata is for dry skin, Kapha is for oily skin, and Pitta is for combination skin. </span><span><a href="http://www.sundari.com/">www.sundari.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356659082718336690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0QHGAGkugLMqKOiJxqQelAmmynSSGIl7T8v3CtFGOtoKDJ5aXJ-ZNdBKpqqWc1m_frfJWgz6KX-tLZcmAsGtsIWNMY-ZJOkq3NLNqhTfLyFN9XeFJsUW8CTBmUakH5Iu8TM_6WuYHGU/s400/80012NewXL.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 400px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356658845977225858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_4KVB3gJbd9ykFNNLLl_XVxocWCnGKXF7YcOcg71i3Z5OnILJmCGWm2DUdIHxTVbvG3jI_DgZwAtQRq3e2DZdtsVD3BvvXP-Ce9PU9hhYwMoi1ylcetfhd91OATF6m6sB7q4wvM_7Nys/s400/60003XL.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 400px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356659215458386946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhVZYJpCK-m65ObgxRoso9hFoUoCyyGduij1gLOEYnQ-i_oiULZSt90tSaL2PIn_rrlBYdwHmkTqR57kYbqa3M11stqIm6qsZmwUcdGdj_fXgOMfVvQHLtY7CJx6FFEd4odrbmT8026Bc/s400/50001XL-1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 400px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Products used in my facial were:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Cleanser: Gentle Gel, Neem & Burdock</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Exfoliant: Honey Enzyme</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Toner: Neem & Aloe Vera</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Mask: Neem & Green Tea</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing">Serum/Booster: Essential oil for Normal/Combination</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Moisturizer: Neem & Avocado</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Eye Cream: Neem & Chamomile Eye Oil</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Lip Balm: Omega3 & Mandarine</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Body Moisturizer: Gotu Kola & Lotus</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">My skin felt revitalized and smooth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>My sensitive skin left </span><i>Avia</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> feeling refreshed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I am very pleased with the </span><i>Sundari</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> line and have started to use the </span><i>Chamomile Eye Oil</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> regularly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>As for the </span><i>Clarisonic</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">: well, let's just say I couldn't have whipped out my credit card fast enough!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The </span><i>Clarisonic</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> <b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">Plus</i></b> </span><i>Kit</i><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"> includes:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356659488852476178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgryzo0OjAokKLspcADj_CgKLy0ziKkrnw2XE0winoozuuzmLZDsRyx7JApQ2APgynXSHp02QaC4jcnPah8Aveyc7rsHyMGGjzfkoKtLgnD9yU1l6QVpAwGwmmvRQ9NSFlYtm5mjEgjAPM/s400/plusKitIncludesLG.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Cordless Clarisonic PLUS</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Universal Charging Cradle (100v-240v AC; 50/60 Hz)</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Sensitive Brush Head</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Spot Therapy Brush Head</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">1 oz. trial sizes of Refreshing Gel Cleanser, Gentle Hydro Cleanser and Nourishing Care Cleanser</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">2 oz. trial size Refining Skin Polish</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><br /></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356659492470345202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6QRG2R07xmCkTerT2pq4RD2aqvoDuh0vExfSTRXzVocoXz9WnuE1hQRwZ1EwLlial9mIP5uOa0540WsmUP34BLcUpkYii7nu0X7CgU1JGj1zndFjOGaHZ0BpbBQjfgmRbxa5H21NSGwg/s400/brusheads3MED.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 234px; " /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p>The <i>Plus</i> <i>Kit</i> runs a little over $200 depending on where you purchase (it is available at many retailers, including <a href="http://www.qvc.com/">QVC</a> and Clarisonic’s own <a href="http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/index.php?gclid=CI_wg7uvypsCFSIuagodvjz9Kg">website</a>.) This is a great tool for home use and in these times of tightening our budgets, <b><i>IMPO</i></b> <b><i>Pros</i></b> think the <i>Clarisonic</i> is a sound investment!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">We also highly recommend this product for teens; this patented technology gently removes stubborn dirt and oil on a teens’ skin and is convenient to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>One charge will last 30 uses. The unit is waterproof and may be stored and used in the shower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The handheld unit also guides the user with a beep to indicate movement to the next quadrant of the face.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">I guess you could say <b><i>IMPO</i></b> is in love...again!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>PRO TIPS AND TRICKS:</i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Let's do a little math shall we...</p><p class="MsoNormal">Jane gets a facial twice a month (cause the <b><i>Pro</i></b> said so and she doesn't tell Dick) which costs her anywhere from $75 to $200 per month. Jane recently lost her job. Now, boys and girls how much does Jane spend a year on treatment? <b><i>IMPO</i></b> by no means thinks that using a Clarisonic will replace the luxury and self-indulgence of an aesthetician’s touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>However, perhaps you (and Jane) can’t go as often as you used to for whatever reason (be it job loss or grumpy husband who has found your credit card statement) so at least your skin won’t suffer the consequences of the credit crunch!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356660256725921522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqDBwCjPF5RGmSavjosIlHB9370pehTnZnvOo78ZQtNHnfO40iRUML11qAdpGt3JZXsIRqhtae1jnEgN41ijvCRcWP31apxZtMx0w6n4mwLajryaxflbfIoJdxJQZhL_uXTvMC7MTEJ4/s400/DickandJane.jpg" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 400px; " /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><br /></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>STAY TUNED:</i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Up next on <b><i>IMPO</i></b>: Are you...<i>special</i>? Of course you are because you read <b><i>IMPO</i></b>! Our Pros tell you all about <i>speciality</i> products that are fun, fabulous and fantastic! What exactly is a speciality product? Guess you will have to tune in next time to find out...(insert dramatic music here)!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment-->

A Sound Investment!

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