nVision Beauty

Laser Hair Removal for Home

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:50:00 +0000

Here is the first FDA approved Hand-Held Laser Hair Removal system for home and personal users. This system introduced by TRIA Beauty and will be available at selected retailers in US in fall 2008.

According to TRIA Beauty: "Consumers are actively seeking out the TRIA laser so they can enjoy the results of laser hair removal in the privacy and comfort of their own home, at their convenience".

This system is designed for anyone with light to medium skin tones and dark hair. A proprietary skin sensor "unlocks" the system once it confirms the user's skin can be treated. Waves of energy target the hair follicle, leaving the surrounding skin untouched.

In order to achieve optimal results, it must be used once a month for 6-8 treatments. The most popular areas for treatment are underarms, bikini, legs, arms and backs. The price will be around 995 USD. If you are in UK, you can buy this right now for £695.00

This is an interesting statistic we found on TRIA website: Based on national averages, a woman can expect to spend between £1,500 and £4,500 for hair-free underarms, bikini line, upper lip and chin over the next ten years.

Wondering how it was approved by FDA, considering all these dangerous side-effects of laser hair removal in market. It must be a very light version!!

How to Reduce Cellulite or Cottage Cheese Skin

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:52:00 +0000

Many women are concerned about the appearance of cellulite, particularly in the upper legs, waist, and stomach area. Cellulite, and its distinctive "cottage cheese" or "orange peel" skin appearance are a fact of life for many women and it's nothing to do with being overweight. While cellulite is unsightly, it is a result of the body's natural accumulation of adipose (fat) tissue underneath the skin. As these fat cells become interlaced with the skin, cellulite becomes visible.

Physically, cellulite occurs when fat cell chambers beneath the skin swell and are pinched by connective tissue bands. This results in a restriction of blood circulation through the small capillaries that supply fat cells. This reduction in oxygen supply to the fat cells causes the connective tissue bands to become tougher and les elastic. Ultimately this leads to waste and fluids being trapped between these fat cells.

Factors that Promote Cellulite

While it is difficult to pinpoint one reason , there are a number of factors that can contribute to increased incidences of cellulite. Some of these can be controlled while others cannot. The most common factors that determine cellulite occurrence include:

Hereditary, Intestinal Function and Circulatory Function

Hormonal Composition - Hormones like estrogen, insulin, the catecholamines adrenaline and noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin have all been shown to participate in the development of cellulite.

Lymphatic Function

Lifestyle - Smoking, lack of exercise, tight clothes, high heeled shoes, and sitting or standing in a single position of long periods have all been correlated with an increase in cellulite.

Diet - Fat, carbohydrates, salt, alcohol or too little fiber can all contribute to an increased cellulite

How to reduce cellulite

Although many women tend to get cellulite as they age, there are a number of things you can do to reduce the cellulite you already have and hopefully minimize occurrences in the future. The most important of these include:

Exercise regularly to increase circulation

Drink plenty of water

Restrict alcohol and nicotine intake

Use of anti-cellulite cream - Most anti cellulite products are aimed at toning the outer layer of skin to hide the cellulite and they are categorized as “cosmetics” and not medical treatments. This means that the promises these cellulite creams make on their packaging do not have scientific evidence to support their claims. However a product called Celluless from Syence™ Skin Labrotories can provide an additional and less expensive benefit by penetrating the skin and removing the fat cells trapped within the lower skin layer.

Try Mesotherapy - Mesotherapy which is actually a rather expensive medical therapy invented by a French physician Dr. Michel Pistor involves injecting a combination of drugs, vitamins and natural extracts into the middle area of the skin, directly affecting the fat pockets. The formula reduces the fat in the cellulite, improves circulation and breaks down damaged connective tissue. The fat is dissolved and flushed from the body.

A non-surgical treatment with VelaSmooth™ - It's rather new (But FDA approved) and painless technology that simultaneously harnesses the power of bi-polar radio frequency (RF) and optical energy in combination with a mechanical vacuum massage to break up the fatty tissue and improved circulation specifically where problem areas of cellulite occur. The treatment works for all skin types and its in 8-16 sessions over 6-8 weeks with a price of £80-£100 in UK and USD 150 in US per session.

Reduce cellulite with Endermologie® or lipo massage.

Lick Your Way to Beauty

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:12:00 +0000

This is not just any ice lolly - This is a new all-natural melt-in-your-mouth antioxidant-rich beauty treat that contains skin-friendly extract, vitamin C and selenium.

And if you happens to be in London this summer, then don't forget to try it.

Available from Harvey Nichols and Waitrose.

"Just like sip, the original skin drink, LicketySips taste exquisite because they are true to the real fruit: the first sensation - a sunny burst of fruit - is followed by a purity of taste which refreshes the palette leaving a desire for more - LicketySips are devillishly more-ish - not a clingy-sweet aftertaste."
sip the original skin drink

Natural Exfoliating Cleanser

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:58:00 +0000

Pure natural, organic and edible exfoliating cleanser made with stimulating Certified Organic Jojoba Oil and Soy Milk, plus Anti-Bacterial Lemon Citrus.

Natural Lemon Peel Exfoliating Cleanser effectively removes excess oil, makeup, surface impurities and pollutants without stripping the skin's moisture content. It sooths and balances, revitalise and its perfect for normally to oily skin.

Skin exfoliation help to improve the quality of your skin by removing the dead skin cells from the surface. Exfoliation is very effective for mature skin, as it stimulate cell renewal faster.

The Most Exquisite Beaches Around Your Neck!

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:18:00 +0000

Think unique, elegant, special and quality!

This stunning Liquid Jewelry Collection translates the beauty of some of the most exquisite beaches in the world into something tangible.

The Faro pendant is homage to Portugal, the Atiu choker is an impression from the Cook Islands and the Tanna bracelet speaks of Vanuatu island itself.

Combined with Tahitian black pearls, sparkling diamonds, and delicate Leather Cording, the overall design has an organic touch with elegant feel.

6 different ways of tying the subtle leather cording makes the Pendant Collection an inspiration for every woman. You can express your mood with almost every wardrobe: cocktail, business meeting, or simply wearing it with Jeans.

It's crafted in PR925, a new metal alloy. PR925 is forged with pure silver, rhodium and palladium. Since the alloy is nickel-free, it reduces the risk of skin allergies and should not tarnish. PR925 is vastly superior to Sterling Silver.

By International Jewelry Designer Kerstin Belz

A Cute Set For Party

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:32:00 +0000

A cute little set for our Fashion Scrapbook.

Spotted by Tracy on High Street Kensington in London - From Dune.
Thanks Tracy and enjoy the party.

Did you found something cute in your Home-Town?
Send a good photo with your name, location and whatever credit you like us to display
to ISpot@nvision-beauty.com

We place it on our upcoming magazine as well ;-)

Show Off Your Underwear

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:51:00 +0000

Your "underwear" is now on it's way to become "outerwear". The latest designs in lingerie by top fashion designers like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs are now focusing on showing off womens underwear rather than keeping it secret.

“What is really driving the growth of the business,” said Marshal Cohen, the chief retail analyst of NPD, “is that showing off your lingerie has become very much a fashion trend. - Spring 2008 New York Times Fashion

Skin Moisturizing with Exotic Mango Butter

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:30:00 +0000

With the cold weather your skin is at its most vulnerable. To help your skin get all the moisturizer it needs you can use The Mango Nutritive Daily Revival Cream and Deep Moisturizing Night Cream from NOe Cosmetics.

They have a 50% off exclusive online offer on their online store for November. This is a good opportunity to try these products if you haven’t already

Both creams are full of Exotic Mango Butter,Cocoa Butter and Coconut Oils, Anti-Oxidant rich Grape Seed Oil and the oil most amenable to skin's natural sebum, Sesame Seed Oil. Both help to create a protective barrier on the skin while providing the nutrition your skin craves particularly during winter.

The night cream also features a multi liposome nutritional complex to neutralize damaging elements and minimize fine lines.

Aloe Ferox as Anti-aging Remedy

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:17:00 +0000

Here is another French beauty product that harness the healing power of rare indigenous plant to create an Anti-aging product called "Ferox Pure Pulp".

This beauty product combines the natural moisturizing gel of a South African plant "Aloe Ferox" (a plant that grows wild only in the Cape province and has been used by locals for centuries to treat, heal and regenerate injured tissues.) with a series of amino acids, enzymes and vitamins to provide youthfulness to skin. Pure Pulp products contain no coloring agents, fragrance and its paraben-free. Price range: 60-80 Euro.

Product is used on face and neck area as the last step in usual face care routine. According to manufacture: "A very high concentration in polysaccharides gives Aloe Ferox gel a revolutionary moisturizing and plumping power".

Very Sexy Makeup

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:03:00 +0000

Heidi Klum, German born Supermodel launches her new makeup and
cosmetics line for American retailer "Victoria’s Secret".

The new line has 200 shades and 30 formulations. It comes in black with pink dotted lettering and gold packaging printed with Heidi's signature.

Your Favorite ELF Beauty from New York to London

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:36:00 +0000

E.l.f (Eyes Lips Face), the leading U.S. cosmetics and makeup with its trademark "All cost just 1 USD", is making its way across the Atlantic from its home in New York this Autumn with the launch of a new U.K. based web-site and on-line shopping experience with a new attitude of "All cost just £1.50".

Now you have the chance to play and experiment with over 130 make up products without spending too much.

These makeup products are currently available only in US stores and ships only to US and Canadian addresses. The US E.l.f website allows you to create personalized profiles that generate product recommendations and customized looks. But my favorite Elf is still the beautiful Arwen from Lord of the Rings.

Back to the future with hair cut

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:25:00 +0000

Now you can get a pre-flight hair cut at Heathrow's Terminal 4 with this new futuristic hairdressing capsule (HairPod) that provides a quick and stylish haircut. So next time you’re waiting around in a shopping mall or wasting away the hours in an airport until your flight departs, why not smarten up with a HairPOD haircut!

What's next... a MassagePod for long distance flights?

Anti-aging Massage for face and body

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:08:00 +0000

Its a combination of deep tissue, swedish and lymphatic massage techniques with a series of advanced anti-aging products and equipments from Carita. Carita's skin care products have long been favotites with some of the classic celebrities such as Jackie Onassis and Catherine Deneuve.

One of CARITA’s exclusive products or services is the Pro-Lifting treatment that offers Non Surgical face lift. This prestigious French anti-ageing system is designed to smooth fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating the pores to enable deep and thorough cleansing.

What to expect from a Carita Spa Treatment?

You can experience any of the following facial and body therapy:

The facial Progressif Treatments - A combination of CARITA’s famous anti-ageing techniques, products and a special sensual facial massage. Aim: Deep relaxation, to revitalise mature skin, reduce visible signs of ageing.

Pro-Lift facial - This is the CARITA’s signature anti-aging treatment with ‘Pro-Lifting’ equipment that includes massage on the shoulders and neck. According to Carita this treatment firms the skin, gives an instant lift, repairs the effects of time and gives the complexion a youthful radiance.

Pro-Radiance facial massage therapy - A unique combination of Swedish and lymphatic massage techniques with application of CARITA’s famous anti-ageing products. Aim: To sooth and stimulate mature skin with calming and restorative effect.

Idéal Intense facial treatments - These treatments are specially designed to target specific skin types like normal, dry or oily with specific skincare needs. In this therapy all skin conditions are individually addressed. For dry and dehydrated skin they use hydrating face mask, rich in marine algae and papaya. For exfoliation and protection they use protective qualities of sweet almond, green tea, grape and olive to help repair and shield skin against external pollutants. Aim: Relaxing massage, strengthen the skin’s natural defences against environmental damage, to restore skin’s natural moisture.

Warm Stone body therapy massage - A luxury volcanic massage treatment that uses cool volcanic pebbles to gently massage forehead and temples and warm pebbles to release tension from key pressure points on the back and hands. Aim: Relaxation, exfoliation

Slimming Pro-Lift therapy massage - A combination of Deep tissue body massage to drains away toxins from body while using the trademarked "Pro-Lift" technology (machine) to firm and reshapes the body. Aim: Slimming and toning, to combats the unevenness caused by cellulite and to resist the future build-up.

Next time you are in London, don't forget to book time with your Carita Therapist at Monochrome Spa.

Shopping for Right Skin Cleansers

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 10:20:00 +0000

Cleansers are formulated to dissolve make-up formulations, excess skin oils and impurities. The very best cleanser is the one that quickly and efficiently does so and rinses cleanly away. It must also leave enough skin lipids in place so that your skin is comfortably supple but not so many that your pores are clogged with them. It's a fine balancing act that can mean the difference between dry, spotty or fabulously clear skin.

Having no fragrance is very important. Fragrance is the number one cause of sensitivity. When buying a new (first time) product, always try each and every product on your neck overnight before application to your entire face or body areas.

Home Spa with Cranberry

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:01:00 +0000

When you need to pamper yourself and recharge your energy reserves
after another hectic day at the office, there is nothing better than a hot shower followed by a therapeutic hair treatment to repair hair damaged caused by everydays environmental pollutants like smoke, sun and harsh weather.

For thousands of years, pure essential oils have been used for their nurturing properties and known for their awakening, refreshing and calming aromatherapy effects on the senses.

n-fruizonT Body Therapy's hair care line offers an aromatic sensory experience with an array of pure essential oils like Rosemary, Lemon, Peppermint, Mandarin Orange, Thyme, Bergamot, Basil, Geranium, Fennel, Lavender and cranberry seed oil cold pressed from the American Cranberry seed, contains high concentrations of both Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids. These compounds are crucial to cellular health. Deficiencies can result in dry brittle hair, eczema and atopic dermatitis.

Hair and skin not only benefit from the Omega 3 & 6 in Cranberry oil, but from the oil’s naturally occurring Vitamin E - a powerful Antioxidant which helps locate and repair damaged cells, called free radicals. This damage occurs from daily exposure to environmental pollutants.

Cranberry oil is one of the most unsaturated botanical oils available, making it a superior emollient.

Premature Wrinkles and Smoking

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 01:08:00 +0000

Dermatologists have found premature wrinkles on the faces of smokers as young as 20. What's more, they are twice as pronounced and twice as rough as lines on the faces of non-smokers the same age.

Smoking enhances an enzyme in the skin, matrix metalloproteinase-1, resulting in increased collagen (responsible for skin strength and elasticity, and its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging.) breakdown and diminished collagen production. The overall effect causes wrinkling and inelasticity

Here are the Facts:

Every cigarette starves the skin of oxygen and reduces its ability to generate collagen.
Skin absorbs smoke even from passive smoking.
Everyone is susceptible to nicotine damage, even non-smokers, albeit to a lesser extent.
Smoking and nicotine asphyxiates the skin, depriving the complexion of vital life enhancing oxygen and essential nutrients, leaving a sallow looking skin tinged with yellow nicotine.
Smoking is a potent source of free radicals, which dramatically speed up the ageing process.
Smoking saps Vitamin C from the body and attacks the Vitamin A, both being essential to healthy collagen production, reducing skin tone and leaving a limp lined complexion.

Add Diamond to your French Manicure

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:15:00 +0000

UK Celebrity nail expert Leighton Denny recently added a new twist into traditional, yet popular French Manicure. His new Diamond Nail Collection contains real diamond particles - provide the perfect French colors with the added benefit of a subtle shimmer with a smooth light relflective finish.

Get your nails in shape with Leighton Denny's top nail polish tips:

Don't shake your nail polish bottle or else it create air bubbles. Roll it between your hand to mix it consistently.

Make sure your nails are clean and dry to reduce unnececerely bumps and peeling polish.

Wipe excess nail polish from your nail brush onto the inside neck of the bottle. The brush itself should have enough polish on it to cover one nail.

Always start form the base of the nail for a better and smoother finish and avoid getting nail polish on the cuticle (Where your nail meets your skin is your cuticle), place the brush on the nail about 3mm away from the cuticle and then push backwards towards it and stop just before the skin. Then make the usual stroke up towards the tip.

It is better to apply frequent thin layers of nail polish, than fewer thick coats. The thicker the coat, the longer it takes to dry.

Leighton Denny's creative nail products available for purchase at Monochrome Body and Soul

Tasty Skin Care Products

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:15:00 +0000

Since your body absorbs anything you place on your skin pores, shouldn't all your cosmetics and skin care products be edible? This is the thought behind "NOe Cosmetics", a new line of skincare products comprised entirely of organic, food-grade ingredients.

The average American uses between ten and 45 pounds of soaps, toiletries and cosmetics per year. That adds up to a lot of exposure to chemical additives.

As more consumers begin to question the wisdom of coating our bodies in that stuff, manufacturers are responding with alternatives. For example, parabens are preservatives used in shampoo and cosmetics. They have long been suspected of permeating the skin and entering the bloodstream, potentially contributing to serious illness. So a growing number of concerned shoppers are looking for alternatives like natural hair or skin care products that don't contain questionable ingredients.

Noe Cosmetics scientific team spent about two years sourcing organic active ingredients
- all of which, the company says, are USDA-certified organic.

Get Rid of Wrinkles with Snake Venom

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:23:00 +0000

Once upon a time there was Botox and now the new buzz is Snake Venom skin care. Celebrities like Drew Barrimore and Gwyneth Paltrow are the frequent customers of Sonya Dakar Spa in Beverly Hills for these skin care products.

We all want to get rid of wrinkles on our face, specially in area where we smile or make expression, but does it really works and can we affort such fancy treatment at home? or is it on demand because the name is so exotic?

In a discovery that has challenged conventional thought on the wrinkling process itself, a mirror or copy ingredient to actual Snake Venom is being applied by women to their face to get rid of fine lines, wrinkles and crow's feet. Skin Venom™ from Syence Skin Care uses such ingredient and it may well be the breakthrough anti-wrinkle ingredient of the decade.

Scientific analysis of the product's effectiveness has confirmed that by changing the skin's memory ( the skins inclination to always wrinkle in the same place each frown, smile or facial contraction.) Wrinkles can be delayed and reduced as the skin it forced to frown or contract with different muscles, Effectively forcing the skin to start the wrinkling process all over again, while alleviating any further deepening of existing wrinkles.

Skin Memory!!?

Dr Rowan Campbell,Ph.D, MD states it clearly "Your face holds a lot of tension in your forehead and your temples, even your smile, which over time draw lines through the rest of the face. Over time the features of the face can 'set' in a certain way. Your face makes a particular response to something at some point - you crease your brow when you are worried. The face then remembers this response and repeats it whenever you experience that emotion. Your skin has memory. Gradually your features begin to fix themselves permanently. Wrinkles form and deepen."

Hottest Makeup Trend is Mineral

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 12:29:00 +0000

Is mineral makeup being promoted the same way as organic food and huge increase in demand for Natural-based personal care products? Yes Its all about being green, healthy and using natural and Organic ingredients. But with Mineral makeup there is more to it...

Mineral makeup is light and allows skin to breath naturally and free of preservatives, talc, oil, fragrance and other potential skin irritants. Read this makeup guide to see the differences.

One of the hottest cosmetics brands in mineral makeup is Bare Escentuals, which became a hot item in the prestige market and there are others that joining this new trend in makeup like Maybelline, Revlon, Milani, Jane, L'Oréal, Cover Girl and Mirage.

Fountain of Youth OR Wheatgrass Juice in Bottle

noreply@blogger.com (melSIS) — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 11:20:00 +0000

Wheatgrass is the very young shoot of wheat with all its most health promoting ingredients and it’s possibly the closest thing to the fountain of youth man has ever harnessed in skincare.

Wheatgrass Juice is the secret ingredient that makes Janet Ginnings’ Indian Infusion skin care range stand out from the crowd. It is the wonder component that contains 20 amino acids, which are the basis of DNA (and the creator of regular skin cell renewal) as well as 102 vitamins and minerals. The wheatgrass plant contains high concentrations of chlorophyll, active enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients and is one of the richest sources of vitamin A and vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, sulphur, zinc, cobalt, and protein.

But for the purposes of skincare Wheatgrass juice is extremely good for skin problems. It improves complexion, helps to treats acne, and might removes acne scars . Protein and amino acids are central to the action and results of Indian Infusion. Miracle ingredients like wheat grass is important in the anti-ageing process.