I think we can all agree that your skin’s youthful appearance depends largely on how you care for it, more so than your age.

When you take EVEN small steps towards a healthier lifestyle, depending on your present condition, you can SEE positive results in your skin within weeks, if not sooner.

I created a short list of things that you need to do or not as the case may be, towards better skin NOW and greater more beautiful skin for life.

Your Skin’s Youthfulness Has Less To Do With Age

Do stop smoking. The skin of a season smoker appears wrinkly and dry, especially around the mouth area. Additionally, smoke particles can clog your pores making then appear larger. Smoking is the second biggest reason for skin damage after sun exposure. Why? Nicotine constricts blood vessels and decreases the flow of oxygen to the skin.
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With each breath you take you are AGING! This is not just a metaphor but a normal consequence of breathing itself as its byproduct is a highly unstable molecule known as a free radical.

And how does this affect the skin? Free radicals attack collagen and break it down.

Collagen degradation leads to wrinkles and obvious signs of aging and the less collagen you have, results in the skin losing its firmness and strength.

An antioxidant helps neutralize free radicals in two ways. One, by donating electrons, a negatively charge particle, that free radicals need and two, by breaking up the chain reaction caused by free radicals.

Foods rich in antioxidants are: nuts, grapes, blueberries, pomegranates, cherries, grapefruit, cranberries, raspberries. All of them can be used as yummy treats and will help you fight off signs of aging, no matter what your age.

However, there are thousands of known antioxidants, each with different abilities, strengths and benefits. They can be found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats and even fish.

As always, I love to hear from you and any questions you might have regarding the health and beauty of your skin.

Please call the salon in New York City for the best facial and the remarkable results of clean, clear and glowing skin. And please make your appointments as early as possible to ensure that you will get the best possible time for you. 212/949.2350.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

“What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful that the garment with which it is clothed?” — Michelangelo

Like many of my clients I love the beach and the outdoors, so I use preventative measures to lessen the sun’s impact on my skin. Many of you know that the sun can cause damage to our skin regardless of the season.

The sun’s UV rays do not necessarily diminish during the winter, and this is the time when people grow careless in their sun protection routine. Ultimately it shows in wrinkles, sunspots and overall aging.

The MAIN reason skin damage can occur so rapidly without sun protection is that the damage is cumulative. The sun’s UV rays are a form of radiation, even small doses can cause a surge of free radicals.

Free radicals are the main reason for aging and damaged SKIN. These unstable particles cause an unbalance to your cells and like a domino effect, can cause great damage to an entire system of cells.

It is this same process that causes apples to turn brown and iron to rust.

An effective preventative measure you can take is to eat foods rich in antioxidants. These NEUTRALIZE and even repair the damage caused by free radicals.

Another way to repair sun damage skin and to erase that damage, is the VitaLight, or the light as I like to call it.

IT ERASES FINE LINES AND WRINKLES AND RESTORES FIRMNESS AND ELASTICITY TO SUN DAMAGED SKIN.

Light therapy is one of the most effective methods I know of that helps to create flawless skin.

I boost its power for faster results by using microdermabrasion and pure oxygen, infused with an antioxidant spiked serum.

Call for our skin care salon in New York City for your appointment at 212/949.2350. And if you have any questions about what products might be good for you, one of our estheticians will be glad to help.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

How would you like to look and feel more beautiful today? Then read below about the real and immediate benefits this facial will have on your face.

The MultiVitaLight is 75 minutes of pure concentrated beauty. It has all the basic elements needed and each BOOST the efficiency of the prior step.

LEAVING YOUR SKIN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

THE BENEFITS: Microdermabrasion for fresh new skin, Phyt’s customized cocktail of vitamins and other active ingredients fight and prevent all the signs of aging, refining your face, the powerful LED light treatment to firm and rejuvenate your face, and we end with 98% pure oxygen, infused with an antioxidant spiked serum, leaving your face radiant.

I have to warn you, and this can be attested by anyone that has gotten the MultiVitaLight, after you leave here, you might just get unsolicited compliments on how GOOD you look.

Regular Price: $300
Month of February 2010, Special: $255

Make your appointment at our skin care salon in New York City, 212/949.2350, and no need to hurry, you have 11 days left till the end of this month’s special.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

This is a great hypoallergenic peel created with antiseptic and detoxifying herbal extracts to help prevent breakouts. Exfoliation is a must in any ones skin care routine as it will stimulate collagen production, it will refine and even-out skin tone.

Additionally, it will increase circulation and oxygenation to the cells, helping to prevent skin congestion, erasing fine lines and wrinkles. Also, one of the key ingredients in this wonderful organic skin care product is Nettle, whole grain oat and willow bark for stimulating skin renewal and smoothing-out lines.

Skin Type: All skin types, EXCEPT extremely sensitive

Product Weight: 1 oz / 30 ml

For sensitive skin: Dilute with water and apply a thin layer of the peel onto clean and dry skin of the face and neck areas avoiding the eye area and active acne lesions. Allow to remain on the skin for 3-5 minutes before removing with cool water.

For normal skin: Apply a thin layer of the peel onto clean and dry skin of the face and neck areas, avoiding the eye area and active acne lesions. Allow to remain on the skin for 3-5 minutes before removing with cool water. Dilution not required.

For extra exfoliation and non-sensitive skin: Apply a thin layer of the peel onto clean and dry skin of the face and neck areas, avoiding the eye area and active acne lesions. Allow to remain on the skin for 5-10 minutes before removing with cool water. Dilution not required.

Call Joanna Vargas Skin Care Salon in New York City for any help in selecting products and one of our estheticians will be glad to assist you. 212/949.2350.

PRICE: $58 USD

I think you would agree with me that having clean, clear and glowing skin brings certain benefits: the confidence that you look great radiates from within. One thing that has helped me and many others achieve that, is home exfoliation.

A true skin care fundamental that has stood the test of time has been exfoliation. It literally has been around since ancient Egypt, and there is good reason why.

The slight abrasion triggers the skin’s healing mechanism, helping it create two vital proteins needed for healthy and beautiful skin: collagen and elastin.

These two proteins help nourish cells to erase fine lines, sun spots, and generally work wonders for damage or aging skin.

When done properly, exfoliating, in conjunction with regular facials will give the skin a healthy vibrancy that we all love.

Additionally, a skin care routine that includes all of the following elements, cleansing, moisturizing and exfoliating, will result in clear, clean and glowing skin.

These are minimum requirements that will take years off of your face and prevent damage at every turn.

Call our skin care salon in New York City if you need help selecting products and for your appointment today at 212/949.2350.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

This is the most important first step in nourishing your skin.

Walking around in today’s extreme pollution and stress fill day, your skin loses its vitamins easily and that’s when signs of premature aging occur.

This serum is a powerful protective tool all of us should have in our skin care routine.

Contains Zinc, Provitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and 16 Amino acids.

Use this serum after you cleanse and tone your skin night and day for tightening, smoothing and regenerating the skin.

Please call the salon in New York City to order via phone at 212/949.2350 or click on Phyt’s Serum Multi-Vita to order via our online store.

Our Price: $90
S & H: $10 Priority USPS Mail/Messenger it if in NYC. Time restrictions apply for same day delivery. Must be a doorman building.

Just like everyone else, I have concerns about my skin, or things I would like to work on. My skin needed a lot of attention in my earlier years. What I discovered along the way, were simple steps, that if done regularly, will give you the skin you always wanted.

Combining the right routine for home along with a great facial on a regular basis, you can have the results you want as immediately as possible.

Clarify Your Complexion With The MultiVitaLight!

I designed each one of my facials with immediate results in mind. I know of no girl that wants to wait to look good, and I’m no different. However, I was not comfortable with using invasive procedures that will eventually harm the skin.

This is the reason I chose results oriented organic skin care products, with specific ingredients in mind, as I know what type of results YOU will get when I use them.

The MultiVitaLight is 75 minutes of pure concentrated beauty. It has all the basic elements needed and each BOOST the efficiency of the prior step.

LEAVING YOUR SKIN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

The Essentials: Microdermabrasion for fresh new skin, Phyt’s customized cocktail of vitamins and other active ingredients to completely restructure the surface of your skin, the powerful LED light treatment to boost collagen and elastin, and we end with 98% pure oxygen, infused with an antioxidant spiked serum.

Needless to say, this treatment is invaluable and it gives real results!

Regular Price: $300
Valentine’s Day Special: $255
NOW TILL THE END OF FEBRUARY

I want to wish everyone one of you a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

We are getting RAPIDLY booked up, so make your appointments now so you get the time slot you have in mind. Please call the salon in New York City at 212/949.2350.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

Lavere Anti-aging, Solution Lip Volumizer SPF 5

If you are ready for a softer more voluptuous pucker, this is the product for you. As we age the collagen in our lips decreases, leaving us with a less-than-perfect pout. Fine lines around the lips increase and become more visible.

Solution Lip Volumizer moisturizes and nourishes lips with a combination of olive oil, jojoba oil and shea butter.

And as an added bonus, Solution Lip Volumizer SPF 5, protects sensitive lips from wrinkle-inducing sun damage.

As always, I carefully select any products that I use here at the salon. Lavera is organically certified and produces the results you want.

Call the salon in New York City and order one today. 212/949.2350.

Joanna Vargas
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

Price: $40
S/H $10 Priority USPS mail/If in NYC we can messenger it if you have a doorman building or at work. Time restrictions apply for same day delivery, excludes weekends.

Pore size can be reduced! A couple of things can increase the size of your pores: the presence of blackheads and oil production. Blackheads can stretch your skin and make your pores appear bigger and the amount of oil your skin produces dictates your pore size. Maintaining clean skin with monthly facials and a great home routine can give you smaller pores.

The VitaLight Can Reduce The Size of Your Pores!

Ever since I started doing LED light treatments I’ve been observing the many benefits that it can have on a person’s skin. Though I did not start doing them with the intention of reducing pore size, it has been an added benefit that has made a lot of my clients VERY HAPPY!

The cells in the body use light and convert it into ATP, the fuel that powers life at a cellular level.

This cellular fuel is used to carry out healing and rejuvenation in the treated area bringing balance to the skin. I have seen it restore normalcy to overly dry or very oily skin, amongst other things.

It corrects damage on the surface of the skin and improves the overall tone and texture of it.

Other benefits: erases fine lines and wrinkles, corrects sun damage, speeds collagen and elastin production giving the skin a more youthful appearance.

As always I hope this helps you understand your skin.

Additionally, my great esthetician, Melissa, is really becoming an expert at light treatments. Her two years of Premed studies as an undergrad has prepared her to really be an expert in caring for your skin care needs.

My goal is to make you look and feel gorgeous but I need your help in achieving this goal! Make your appointment now for a light treatment and I’ll see you soon. Call the salon in New York City at 212/949.2350.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care