In beauty matters, it is always flattering to me when I’m asked for my opinion and even more so when Vogue prints it. I know this will help many people achieve glowing beautiful skin. I hope you find this helpful and please pass it on to your friends.

Source: Vogue.com
January 2010
By: Christina Han and Abigail Walch
Photo by: Photo: Irving Penn (left); Patrick Demarchelier (right).

Joanna Vargas

Facialist, New York City
I would love it if people juiced more. My clients always come to me about how to fix dull, lifeless skin, and I tell them that drinking a green juice a day will keep the skin glowing. Something with kale, spinach, celery with a dash of apple and parsley (for lymphatic drainage) is good. As for myself, I’m staying away from eating fresh vegetables before dinner, and sticking to cooked ones instead for better digestion.

To read the full article and what other experts recommend please click on the link above. And if you have never been to Joanna Vargas Skin Care, in the heart of Manhattan, please make your appointment by calling now, 212/949.2350.

A facial with Melissa at Joanna Vargas Skin Care was a Christmas gift from my family. The “Triple Crown Facial” was wonderful and a totally new experience. My skin immediately felt softer and looked radiant. My skin has continued to feel soft, not dry and drawn, even in the bitter cold winter weather. Thank you, Melissa, for a beautiful facial experience and thank you to my family for such a fabulous and thoughtful gift. I cannot recommend Melissa and Joanna Vargas Skin Care highly enough.

Thank you again for everything. Hope to see you again soon.

Best regards,
Jill

Organic Spa Magazine is an industry leader that brings wellness to its readers by informing them on the latest in food, fitness and the organic spa lifestyle. Joanna Vargas is honored by their article about her name sake boutique spa, nestled in the heart of Manhattan. Please read the full article and we hope to see you soon in our skin care salon.

Source: OrganicSpaMagazine.com
October 8, 2009

If I happened to be a Manhattan lunching lady and wanted to meet the girls for a yummy treat I would head to the privately owned Joanna Vargas Skin Cares spa. There you can “feed your face” with delicious antioxidant vegetables. This seems to be the most creative Fall facial and it would go perfectly with my pumpkin and cinnamon infused hair. Take a peek at the specials:

Appetizer: Diamond peel microdermabrasion to remove surface dirt and dead skin cells.

Entree: Pumpkin and Yam Natural Enzyme Peel. Rich in Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A and C, antioxidants. Encourages halloween-pumpkinhealthy cell turnover. Brightens hyper pigmented areas. Raises hydration levels. Willowbark extract keeps pores clear.

Just Desserts: LED Light Therapy and Soothing Pure Oxygen Treatment

The salon prides itself on top customer service and making you feel like the Manhattan, or out of town, princess that you are. Their professionals use non invasive techniques to provide you with anti aging and natural ways to a perfectly fresh new you. Did I mention they represent the green lifestyle as well as sell all organic products?

This salon is owned by an an esthetician Joanna Vargas, well know among small_logocelebrities. Joanna is on a constant search for organic and gentle products that will provide her clients with a pleasant experience. The Joanna Vargas Skin Cares spa & boutique sounds like a perfectly private place to rejuvenate and improve on the already fabulous you. Since it was my birthday last week I am feeling a need to treat myself to glowing skin. When booking in October use a secret password “BOO!” for a discount.

Joanna,

I would like to express my thanks and how thrilled I am with the results of my “Triple Crown Facial” at Joanna Vargas Skin Care. My skin was so dehydrated and I had some patchy areas of eczema around my nose and chin that would not go away. For years I have suffered with this embarrassing issue that gets worse in the winter and when I workout and it can also be very itchy and painful at times. I have had facials before, but because of my very sensitive skin and reaction to many chemicals in facial products, I found them irritating and I often would have breakouts following the treatments.

That was not the case with this treatment. This was the first facial that I can say I absolutely loved. My skin
feels refreshed and tightened and because of the continued use of the organic products Joanna recommended for me after the facial, my skin continues to stay in this wonderful, refreshed condition. All accomplished with these fantastic certified organic and gentle products.

I am happy to report that after about 3 days of use of one of the products she recommended for the dryness and eczema, the redness and dry areas are gone and now I continue to have normal, healthy, hydrated skin in those areas. Thank you Joanna for helping recondition my skin and your skill in knowing what products are appropriate for me.

Very truly yours,

Dr. Shelly T.

Having been an esthetician for as long as I have and here at Joanna Vargas Skin Care, I have noticed that most women are concerned with a lot of the same issues. Cellulite is one of the most repeated concerns women have voiced.

One of the biggest misconceptions about cellulite is that it occurs due to weight gain. In fact, cellulite is actually a skin problem and it occurs due to DAMAGED SKIN, not fat.

I know is hard to believe, cellulite is the result of damaged skin, NOT FAT! The truth is, even very thin women can and do have cellulite. Many thin women with cellulite will attest to that.

There are many factors that contribute to the problem, nutrition, lifestyle and sun exposure to name a few.

And of course the main issue is structure in a woman’s skin. The connective tissue lies up and down, parallel to itself, with fat cells lying below it.

Loss of elasticity and firmness in these walls allows for the pucker look we all despise.

How can we prevent the skin from losing elasticity and thickness?

Nutritionally, you need to eat things that help produce elastin and collagen. Although slow, its the best route as it will immensely boost the external things you need to do.

Externally, one can do a few things at home for the skin on the body. Exfoliation is essential- the slight abrasion will trigger the skin’s healing mechanism which helps the production of collagen and elastin.

Lastly, use a hydrating cream to feed the skin all the vital nutrients that will keep it firm and supple.

In handling cellulite, or any other skin problem, the best thing I always recommend is PREVENTION from the start. I recommend you do the Full Body Microdermabrasion.

If you have not been in for sometime call the Joanna Vargas Salon in New York City and make your appointment now, 212/949.2350.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

Make Your Skin Glow During the Winter Months!

Like most women I hate what happens to my skin during the winter months. That dry flaky skin we all have makes the winter doldrums even worse! I’m sure a lot of you feel the same way and I hope these few, skin winter tips, will help you achieve the best winter skin ever.

Most people think its the blast of cold air that causes the most harm to your skin but in my experience its the people that are indoors all the day that have dull winter skin.

The reason is very simple: indoor heat evaporates any humidity in the air and any natural oils from your body as well. This is the main cause for overly dry, flaky and dull skin, which is further harmed by cold winter air.

Here are a few helpful tips for keeping your skin well hydrated and balanced during the winter months:

*Use a humidifier, especially at night time, this immediately helps with dry itchy skin and dry lips. This will also help your body during the vital process of cell renewal which occurs at night time. The proper amount of humidity in the air will create a better sleeping environment which greatly aids the cell renewal process and creates unstressed skin.

* You need to exfoliate your body and face. Exfoliating will trigger the skin’s natural healing function and will trigger skin renewal. This will prepare your skin for any moisturizer that you might use.

* Use a moisturizer for your face and body. You need something extremely hydrating but not necessarily heavy or oily. It needs to be nourishing in order to feed your skin and maintain its suppleness.

* A few more things that can make a huge difference in how your skin glows during the winter months: Drink enough water and eat nutritious foods that will help strengthen your skin and help retain their natural oils. Look for foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and a green juice a day will make your skin glow!

A great way to rejuvenate dull winter skin is to get a Full Body Microdermabrasion. It is vastly effective in improving the texture and suppleness of your skin. Call the my skin care salon in New York City to make your appointment at 212/949.2350.

And as always, I’m very happy to hear from you. Please email me your questions or call me with your skin care concerns at the salon.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

Your EYES are the biggest culprits in telling people your age. And a good eye cream, can be a nice gag to suppress this unwanted informer. Some of us don’t have this problem, nevertheless, my only argument is that you won’t always be 24.

For a complete ageless look you MUST USE an Eye Cream! And here is why.

The skin around your eyes is generally the first to show the signs of aging. Crow’s feet, dark circles, dryness and the dreaded lost of elasticity all contribute to making your eye area look like the skin of a Sharpee.

This bears repeating, although most of you already know this, the skin around the eyes is thinner, more delicate and thus more prone to wrinkling and discoloration.

I will give you more reasons why you need a special cream and I’m sure you will agree. For someone who is 40 years old, you will have blinked over 28,000,000 times, cut that in half if you are 20.

And squinting and smiling DO NOT help.

You want to maintain this area well moisturized as it does not produce oil and a little eye cream will ward of wrinkles and have you looking Ageless!

My philosophy: an EYE cream should handle three main problems, 1) Dark circles, 2) Fine lines 3) puffiness. And I prefer those that contain anti-aging ingredients.

Lastly, when applying eye cream, it is best to use the fourth or weakest finger as you DON’T WANT your eye routine to be sabotaged by over stretching and pulling on this gentle skin.

I would love to hear your comments or any questions you might have regarding any of your skin care concern. Please email me or call the Joanna Vargas Skin Care Salon in New York City at 212.949.2350.

PS, my shameless plug, Phyt’s Fluide Contour Eye Cream, this item is seriously my most popular retail product here at the salon. It is literally owned by everyone of my clients!

This organic eye cream is even the best kept secret of some of Hollywood’s biggest actresses! Why?

Because it drains out excess puffiness, gets rid of dark circles and hydrates the delicate skin around the eye area. Oh, and the smell is out of this world!

Contains Wheat, a great antioxidant, Hazelnut, Lavendin, which is anti-bacterial, Potassium, Sunflower to help balance the oil in the skin, Ylang Ylang, Wild Chamomile and Lavender.

Apply a pea sized amount to the entire eye area but not on the eye lid both morning and evening after cleansing.

Microdermabrasion is a fundamental step in skin care and if done consistently will give you luminous skin. This is a gentle procedure that will overtime make your skin look younger, healthy and glowing.

And this is why I use it in every single one of my facials as a fundamental step to beautiful skin!

Microdermabrasion has been around since ancient Egypt and has been greatly refined since then but in essence it has the same basic principle behind it.

The action of exfoliating the skin will cause the skin’s healing mechanism to trigger thus stimulating collagen and elastin. These two proteins are vital for youthful and vibrant skin.

This is why so many spas offer it. However, I use it in conjunction with other equally powerful components that magnify its effects like, microcurrent, LED light therapy and so on.

Therefore revitalizing dull skin, reducing large pores, erasing fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars and mild pigment irregularities.

Exfoliating at home will have similar benefits if done consistently with your skin care routine. Normally it should never be done more than twice a week, once if you have sensitive skin.

At home care, in between facials, helps to remove makeup, dirt, surface impurities and dead skin that can cause the skin to clog and cause breakouts.

You must do this action, either at home or here at the salon, if you want healthy skin with an unmatched glow. And who doesn’t right?

You can always call Joanna Vargas Skin Care in New York city with any skin care concerns. If you want to know how microdermabrasion works come in for a complementary consultation. Please call us at 212/949.2350 or email us at, salon@joannavargas.com.

Help someone feel great this holiday season by giving them the gift of beauty and we will present you with a reward.

Can you recall a time when you gave a present that made someone really happy? All of us can imagine or recall such a time. Our friend or family member felt really special and I’ll bet just thinking about it makes you happy.

These are the moments we treasure and these are the same moments that melt away all the stress leading up to the holidays.

Therefore, we at Joanna Vargas Salon would like to share in the pleasure of giving.

Purchase a gift certificate for a friend or loved one and accept from us a gift of 15% off on your next regularly priced treatment of your choice.

There is much joy in the giving, and likewise also in the getting, so thank you for letting us participate in your cheerful holiday occasion.

Also, use your gift before the year ends in order to maximize your beauty routine and look absolutely resplendent at the anticipated holiday party or family gathering. This offer will expire December 31, 2009.

Happy Holiday Wishes to You All and a Happy New Year from All of Us at Joanna Vargas Skin Care. Please call us at 212/949.2350 and purchase your gift certificate today.

REWARD YOURSELF!

The holidays are upon us and it is time for family gatherings, office parties, great friends, gifts and delicious food.

We at Joanna Vargas Skin Care are thankful for your support and wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday.

From now until the end of December, send a friend in for any of our treatments and we will thank you by giving you a gratis Power Peel. And no purchase necessary from your end, this is our gift to you for booking and having your friend do any of our facials or treatment. Waxing is not included, sorry!

The Power Peel is an organic resurfacing treatment that will leave your skin Smooth, Clean, Clear and Glowing.

All my clients are raving about how smooth, glowie and dewie their skin looks afterwards. You too can have this as I consistently get the same results. I promise!

Call Joanna Vargas Salon in New york City at 212.949.2350 and help your friend to book and come, then get your reward, A Gratis Power Peel!

Keep in mind that your friends can experience the Power Peel now for $100, regular price is $175. We hope to see you before the end of the year before this great treat expires.