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Phyto: A plant botanical-based, healing, corrective product line for all hair types

What do you get when you merge one man’s passion for beautiful healthy hair and the need for a plant-based, naturally healing hair care product? You get Patrick Alès’ innovative, comprehensive haircare range: Phyto.  At a very young age Mr. Alès discovered that he had a strong passion for hair styling – he went on to become one of the most renowned stylists in Paris with high profile clients like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.  Alès started out experimenting with essential oils and plant botanicals and soon created a scientifically designed and tested haircare range proven to treat and correct all hair types and conditions.  Phyto is committed to discovering and utilizing the most effective, active plant ingredients while respecting environmental protection and ecological ethics.

Phyto Products

The Phyto line can be segmented based on hair concerns such as the following: dry, ultra dry,  weakened & damaged, color-treated, grey & blonde, anti-aging, thinning, fine & limp, lifeless, dandruff, oily, and suncare.  For best results it is recommended to alternate between segments to achieve best results.  Here is a sneak peak at some of their most popular products:

Phytolium® 4

   Phytolium 4 is an innovative thinning hair treatment

   with Capicellpro, a botanical breakthrough combining

   Shiitake and wild apple fruit stem cells.

 

 

 

Phytojoba Hydrating Shampoo

   

Phytojoba Shampoo contains jojoba oil, cornflower and

mallow extracts to intensely hydrate and soften the hair.

 

Phytophanère Dietary Supplement

   Phytophanère contains a unique blend of essential

   fatty acids, Vitamin E, and B Carotene to improve

   hair, nails, and skin.

 

 

 

Have a look at Phyto’s full product line here

Click here to watch a video about the history of Phyto

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How to brighten dull, tired skin with Guinot

As we age our skin’s natural exfoliation process slows down more and more.  So over time our skin looks duller, dryer, and scars and sun damage tend to hang around a lot longer than they used to.  The key to fresher, brighter skin is to increase exfoliation and to use products with highly concentrated, quality ingredients.  The Guinot Newlight line is designed to brighten skin 2 ways: by inhibiting the production of melanin (which is responsible for dark spots) and by brightening the skin with ingredients like Vitamin C.  I’ve put together an excellent skin brightening routine using Guinot products which I know you will love!

The first step in skin care is always a proper cleanse.  You want your skin to start off perfectly cleansed so that all further treatment products you use will be able to penetrate without being blocked.  Guinot has a wide selection of cleansers for all skin types. Choose the correct one for your skin type.

 

 

Next comes the toner to finish the cleansing process.  Sweep Guinot Newlight Lightening Starter Lotion over your cleansed skin using a cotton pad.  This toning lotion contains fruit acids (AHA) to gently exfoliate as well as Vitamin C and Guinot’s secret formulation Clariskin® to brighten.

At lease 2 times per week exfoliate the skin using one or both of the following exfoliators.  The Guinot Gommage Biologique is an enzyme exfoliator which means there is no abrasion; the dead skin cells are gently dissolved with Alpha Hydroxy Acid.  The Guinot Gommage Grain D’Eclat is a physical exfoliator; the dead skin cells are gently polished or scrubbed off using jojoba beads.  I recommend using both types alternatively for best results.

 

Guinot Gommage Biologique: Biological Peeling Radiance Gel This gel exfoliator is great for all skin types including sensitive.  A pea-sized amount of gel is applied to dry skin and massaged all over until the consistency changes and becomes a slick liquid.  Once the consistency has changed it is time to rinse off with water.

Guinot Gommage Grain D’Eclat: Gentle Exfoliating Cream  This cream exfoliator is for all skin types especially normal-oily.  A small amount is gently massaged over wet skin paying particular attention to areas of congestion or roughness.

Since serums and masks have the highest concentration of active ingredients, their use is essential in reaching your skin care goals.  Apply the Guinot Newlight Masque Blancheur: Brightening Mask 2 times per week, leave on for about 10 minutes, then rinse with water.  Apply the Guinot Serum Blancheur: Deep Action Lightening Serum to clean skin every morning and evening before you apply your moisturizer.

 

Moisturize, protect, and further brighten your skin with Guinot Creme Blancheur: Brightening Cream.  Apply a pearl-sized amount every morning and evening on top of your serum.  Follow with your favorite Guinot eye treatment product and sun protection (during the day) and start looking forward to brighter, fresher skin in no time!

 

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Real Housewife of Vancouver Mary Zilba will be at Spa Boutique (Kitsilano) May 10th 4-5:30

The Real Housewives of Vancouver star Mary Zilba will be at Spa Boutique on Thursday May 10th from 4-5:30pm promoting her new product line MZ by Principessa.  She will be available for photos, autographs, and of course all the latest Real Housewives of Vancouver gossip!  There will be complimentary refreshments and snacks and we will be doing some exciting giveaways! Bring your camera and we will see you there!

 

 

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New Hair Trends for Spring

While flat ironing is certainly not going anywhere any time soon, we sure noticed a lot of new, often strange-looking hair styling tools at the ABA Hair Trade Show this past weekend in Vancouver.  What else is new and trendy now? Check out these fads in hair fashion which we guarantee you will be seeing more and more of this year!

Big Messy Curls

Ok, maybe not quite as big as in the photo (to the right),

but it’s all about big, imperfect curls. Alternate your curls

for added volume (one piece curled upward then the next

piece curled downward). Afterward, gently brush curls

out for even more volume.

 

 

Feathers

We are seeing hair feathers everywhere!

You can get them real, faux, funky-colored,

beaded, blinged-out, clip-in, or semi-permanent. 

Any way they look terrific!

 

 

 

Undercuts

Remember way back when everyone was getting the ‘undercut’?

Well it’s officially back, but better than ever! We’re seeing a lot

of people getting just one side buzzed.  Another trend is

to have your stylist shave in a creative design!

 

 

   Hair Extensions

   It seems that everyone is wearing some sort of hair extension these days.

   They come in all different colors and styles and can simply be clipped in

   or can be more permanently attached for longer wear.

 

 

 

    Argan Oil-Based Products                                                                 

    Argan Oil is all the rage in hair products! This is an

    excellent ingredient in haircare due to its amazing

    hydrating and smoothing benefits.

 

 

   Crimped Hair

   There are all kinds of hair crimpers available now which allow you to make

   tiny to medium to deep crimps (whichever you fancy).  Crimped hair is such

   a trendy style and boy does it give great volume to the hair!

 

 

 

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Antipodes: Scientific Organic Beauty

 is an award-winning, natural beauty line created and manufactured in beautiful New Zealand.  Antipodes is certified organic, a carbon zero certified business & all of their products are officially approved for vegetarians.  Each product contains carefully selected botanical ingredients proven to improve the health and the look of your skin.  And of course Antipodes products do not contain genetically modified ingredients, synthetic fillers, artificial colors or artificial fragrances, detergents, mineral oils, petrochemicals, animal ingredients (except honey and beeswax from living bees), or parabens.  No Antipodes product is ever tested on animals.

Key Ingredients

 

Naturally extracted, premium avocado oil is the star ingredient and base for all Antipodes products because it’s a nutrient-packed, clinically-proven skin moisturizer and conditioner.  It’s also full of antioxidants and known to help reduce scars, age spots and heal the skin.

 

The Hymalayan Gogi Berry  is incredibly protein rich, containing up to 19 naturally occurring amino acids. The goji berry restores and replenishes your skin cells and even stimulates the synthesis of collagen!

 

Deeply nourishing and moisturizing macadamia nut oil & jojoba oils are found over and over again in the Antipodes line.  They are also known for their scar healing and wrinkle reducing abilities.

 

Star Products

 Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream

 An antioxidant-packed healing and repairing night treatment

 that stimulates the synthesis of collagen production by up to

 an astonishing 92%!

 

 

Organic Grapeseed Butter Cleanser

This delicious cleanser combines nourishing cocoa butter with

soothing oils to soften and hydrate the skin. It also contains

Vinanza Grape, a powerful antioxidant from New Zealand’s

sauvignon blanc grape seeds.  Lavender and blue chamomile

soothe sensitive skin.

                                                     

 

  Nirvana Body Wash

   The Sunday Beauty Awards’ best body product winner for 2009. 

   A moisturizing, cleansing body wash with fresh fragrances of wild

   blackcurrant, spearmint leaf and cardamon.

 

 

 

 

See the full range of Antiopodes products here

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