The holiday season brings cooler temperatures, more travel and less time to pamper yourself. Sadly, winter often leaves our skins with a lot more than rosy cheeks. Dry skin is one of the most common complaints during the winter, even in Southern California. With a little help from Elle Magazine, we have compiled 5 Quick [...]
Thank you to all who participated in our social media giveaway. We had an excellent response and are excited to announce our winner. The recipient was chosen using a random number selection from random.org. Drum roll please… the winner of AMA Skincare’s 5 FREE Facials is: Monica Quiñones Congratulations Monica! Our staff will be emailing [...]
One of AMA Skincare’s top treatments is Laser Hair Removal. For thousands of years women have yearned for smooth, hair free skin. Now, laser technology makes long lasting hair free skin possible. At AMA Skincare, the process is easier and more pain free than ever before. Watch as one AMA Skincare’s patients enjoys her treatment [...]
As part of Social Media Giveaway we thought we would share a short sneak peak into AMA Skincare’s Customized Medical Aesthetic Facials. These calming medical-grade facials are preformed based on your specific skin condition and needs. Our various types of facials can help heal acne, reduce wrinkles, boost collagen and restore your overall skin health. [...]
Looking for an amazing Black Friday special that doesn’t require you to rush the door at midnight? AMA Skincare has the answer! Friday, November 25th get 10% off the Clarisonic Skin Care System at AMA Skincare’s online store. As seen on TV, the Clarisonic Skin Care System is the perfect holiday gift to solve skin [...]
At the start of the new year millions of American’s sat down to make their “resolutions” for 2012. But what most people don’t realize is that your body actually needs damage control to reverse some of your failed 2011 resolutions in order to succeed in 2012. In Marie Claire’s January issue editors and experts help [...]
Looking for a few last minute gifts? AMA Skincare’s online store is the best place to nab those perfect and practical gifts for every one on your list. Here are our top 10 picks for every budget: #1 The Clarisonic Skin Care System. This 7 piece set will help soothe both teenage and adult skin. [...]
: . Wednesday , February 29, 2012 join us Saturday for Scub-apalooza at The Grapeseed Co . Eco~ Beauty Classes at The Grapeseed . Co are a great way to customize your own product learn tricks and recipes to blend your creations at home In this class you'll create 2 custom large scrubs and learn about the benefits of certain clays , herbs , essential oils , flowers and more You'll make 2 different jars of scrub 10oz each to take home plus simple DIY recipes for even more scrubs Register online for a spot : date Saturday March 3, 2012 : time 4:00-5:30PM class with refreshments , chatting fun location : The Grapeseed Company 201 W Carrillo St . in downtown Santa Barbara You may also call our store at 805 456-3655 to register . nbsp Only registration reserves your spot and there are just a few
Digital Doctor health insanely simple Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Women Men Popular Post navigation Previous Should I Get a Base Tan Before Vacation Posted on by Dr . Benabio I just got back from a conference in Hawaii . Did I get a base tan first No . Why Because it does more harm than . good Tanned skin is damaged skin . Even if the base tan helps prevent sunburn , you had to damage your skin to get that tan in the first place . Using artificial tanning to rush a tan before you get on your flight can be even more . damaging Go to Hawaii , swim with the dolphins , lounge by the pool . Cover up , wear sunscreen , sit in the shade . Your skin needs a vacation . too Photo : J Benabio , MD Pin It Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it
The right hypoallergenic shampoo will minimize allergic reactions AND also make your hair clean, soft and shiny, but not all hypoallergenic hair care products are safe for people with allergies.
: , , Thursday , February 23, 2012 logic , lead , lipstick and legislation In December 2011, the FDA published an updated report on lead levels in over 400 brands of lipstick and found the average concentration to be 1.11ppm parts per million just a mere 04ppm higher than the study conducted in 2009 where the average was reported at 1.07ppm . These results weren't exactly newsworthy , given they are essentially the same . Right before Valentine's Day , the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics CSC and Environmental Working Group EWG started riling up the media with scary headlines about the danger of lead levels in lipstick . I must give props to the CSC PR team , who resurfaced and twisted the FDA report on a timely date when people may be focusing a bit more on their pucker , but where's the logicLearn why many hypoallergenic hair care products contain ingredients that actually cause allergies and skin irritation, how to choose safer products, and how to find hypoallergenic shampoo that actually works
How to find the best hives photos! If you've got a urticaria skin rash, compare yours to to these pictures of hives. They are not easy to find but we've researched to find you some of the best
Transdermal Specialties, Inc (TSI) is a pioneer in Ultrasonic active patch delivery systems for the Drug and Skincare industries. The Company has completed clinical trials of its U-Wand Anti-Acne System. The U-Wand is an ultrasonic product applicator device with the ability to generate ultrasonic transmissions of variable intensity and frequency on a programmed schedule that [...]
: Thursday , February 16, 2012 my urban garden As those who've read this blog for a while know , I'm pretty passionate about living green and being creative Three years ago we bought a cosmetic fixer-upper in downtown Santa Barbara and have been working to harmonize green and city living in our own DIY , creative style on a major budget It's all about maximizing your space and making every inch usable space . I'm excited we've found a nice balance of growing food , trees and flowers in our tiny backyard that both feeds our family and please the senses . Living green doesn't take acres of land , nbsp just mindful and creative uses of the space you have . Here's a few of our current favorites . top : left greens , greens and more greens , please Spinach , chard , various lettuces and micro
Gillette, the world’s leading male grooming brand, is teaming up with MADE Fashion Week to present the MADE for Gillette Menswear Program, which celebrates menswear during New York Fashion Week. The program kicks off with the Parsons Panel Discussion moderated by Simon Collins, Dean of the School of Fashion at Parsons the New School for [...]
These pictures of eczema can help you to figure out if you have eczema, but a warning - they are really hard to look at! You can see what eczema looks like and it really is painful.
: : Monday , February 6, 2012 Fresh From Your Kitchen : Chocolate Valentine Scrub Our delish Chocolate Valentine Scrub combines the natural antioxidant rich powers of cocoa and gentle exfoliating qualities of brown sugar and yogurt to create a home spa-treatment ideal for achieving smooth , silky skin . As always , the ingredients are easy to find organic staples in your local grocer or health food shop . Enjoy : ingredients 1C organic brown sugar 1 4c sunflower oil 1 4c plain or vanilla organic yogurt 1 T organic unsweetened cocoa powder 15 drops vanilla essential oil EO : directions mix brown sugar and cocoa powder in a small bowl with a spatula add yogurt , oil and EO , blend until smooth massage your warm , damp skin from the feet up with gentle , upward circular motions rinse apply a
What does psoriasis look like? These pictures of psoriasis are a little graphic, but the good news is that there are many home remedies for psoriasis that can bring relief to even the worse cases.
Here's where you can find safe skin care products for sensitive skin and all the non-toxic and natural skin care products we recommend.