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As I write this, it’s less than ten days to the official start of
astronomical Spring, March 21st (meteorological Spring was March 1st). In many parts of the nation, folks were
fooled into thinking that Spring had already sprung, with balmy temperatures and
flowers blooming. And yet, in parts of
the country today, there are snow blizzard warnings. Even where I live, it’s back to Winter temps
and it’s snowing, after nearly a three-month drought of the white stuff.
I’ve previously written about seasonal change and its impact on face, body,
and hair, and about transitioning from one season to the next, using different
products that are better suited for those seasonal changes. Today’s edition features three exceptional
products that are perfect for transitioning from the last remains of winter
into the new beginnings of spring. They
include a facemask from Carita Paris, an anti-aging
cream from Guinot Institut Paris, and a hair
restoration product from PHYTO Paris. Enjoy reading about my latest product finds!
~ My Latest
Product Finds ~
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Carita Paris ~ Masque De Beauté 14 Ultra-Repairing
Balm Face Mask ~ This reparative facemask is ideal
for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin. Key ingredients include Vitamins
D, E and F, Hazelnut Oil, Shea Butter, Wild Mango Butter, Mint Leaf Extract,
and Tamarind Extract. As soon as I used this treatment product, I
felt like my skin had been embraced with a deeply soothing and hydrating
protective veil; the product was very gentle and non-irritating. The
treatment product never dried, and was easy to remove after five minutes with
warm water. I was amazed at how my skin felt;
it was exceptionally hydrated, and had a silky texture. For more
information, visit http://www.caritadirect.com
Guinot Institut Paris ~ Crème Age Summum ~ This was the perfect
anti-aging moisturizer for my finicky skin.
I loved its rich texture, which when applied, absorbed quickly without
leaving any type of residue. Its
formulation seemed to have sensors in it, because it hydrated normal areas with
just the right amount of hydration, while drenching the dry areas with moisture
renewal. The product was gentle and
non-irritating, and left my skin’s texture even and balanced; all of my fines
lines and visible wrinkles were greatly diminished. Overall, my skintone appeared healthier and
luminous. I used this treatment product
both as a day and as a night cream. Key
anti-aging ingredients include their proprietary Cellular Life Complex (fifty-six active ingredients), ATP (adenosine triphosphate, a
coenzyme), Vitamin C, Vitamin E,
Sunflower Seed Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil, and Cotton Seed Oil. For more information, visit http://www.guinotusa.com
PHYTO Paris ~ Phytologist Exclusive Scalp & Hair
Concentrate ~ I never was blessed with thick hair; I inherited my dad’s hair…fine,
straight, and oily, with lots of cowlicks.
Now that I’m post menopausal, I’m seeing the effects of hormonal
changes, and especially with having been diagnosed a few years ago with an
autoimmune disease; those effects include hair loss, thinning hair, and visible
patches of hair loss. I’ve been using Phytologist
for nearly four weeks, and have noticed that the patchy areas of hair loss
don’t look quite as “naked”; areas along the hairline, where it had become
sparse, are showing some promise with miniscule peach fuzz hair growth. Another plus is that after application, and
massaging it into the scalp, the product adds much needed volume to my limp,
thinning hair. Phytologist includes
twelve “doses” of treatment product that is applied three times a week to towel-dried hair for three
months. I’m encouraged with the initial results, but
also realize that with treatment products such as this, the process of
regeneration is gradual, and that consistency in use will produce better results. For a comprehensive video on this exceptional
product, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIwZIsYZvkk For more information, visit https://www.phyto.com/phytologist.html
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Seasonal transitioning requires assessing the
efficacy of all of your treatment products.
Those that worked well during the winter may not necessarily perform as
well in the spring, or even summer. Make
sure to change your regimens and products to conform to changes brought about
by seasonal transitioning and change. That’s
it for this edition. Until the next one,
remember to take care of yourself and those you love.
By Terry Herman
TERRY HERMAN is a recognized expert in the
industry, and regularly covers issues that include business, management,
operations, customer care, treatments, products, and trends. In the 1990s, she
authored an extensive "Glossary of Spa Terminologies" and holds two
copyright registrations on her authored work. Consumer and trade
publications have also interviewed her as an expert. She also conducted an extensive nationally
broadcasted interview tour on aspects of creating an at-home spa, interior
design, music, stress and time management.
Her work has been published extensively in print and digital in both
consumer and trade publications. In addition to writing, reviewing and
being interviewed as an expert, she is also a management consultant and motivational
speaker. She also served on the
International Advisory Board for the former EXPERIENCE | PREMCHIT Journeys In
Retreat To Wellness; the Advisory Board was comprised of ten international
experts in various fields of wellness and spa.
She also served each of the Five Pillars Task Force groups for the Asia
Pacific Spa & Wellness Council (APSWC).
She has been a Group Manager for the popular LinkedIn group, The Spa
Buzz, and is currently an Administrator for two Facebook Groups, Wild Food
Society and Spa College. In addition to her blogs, her social media outreach
includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Pinterest. Be
sure to read her food, wine and culinary digital magazine, TERRY’S
SECOND HELPINGS. Don’t forget to “Like” her Facebook Page, Terry’s Second Helpings. Please note that the “Comment Section” has
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