In 1830, the theory of Bioelectricity was proven as a key factor in wound healing. And it now seems to have hit a giant stride in the field of aesthetics and the fight against AGING and damaged skin.

ELLE’s article, in which I am mentioned, comes as no surprise to me and the proponents of microcurrent. This is an immensely interesting article, it backs microcurrent facials with scientific PROOF, and it is why microcurrent facials produce same DAY results and PREVENT aging.

Fight Aging by Healing Damaged Skin

Here is a short excerpt from the March issue of Elle by Maggie Bullock.

“According to Vunjak-Novakovic, externally applied electricity can have profound effects on skin cells’ function, too, either stimulating or suppressing proliferation. Indeed, in her lab at Columbia, electricity is being used to help individual stem cells mature into potentially lifesaving heart, bone, and blood vessel tissues.

But what about the idea that a jolt might be good for your face? That will come as no surprise to celeb-beloved facialists such as Tracie Martyn, Susan Ciminelli, and Joanna Vargas, who have used microcurrent treatments in their regimens for years.” (P 304/2nd Page in linked article)

Microcurrent, heals the body at the fantastic rate of up to 350% faster, than someone not using microcurrent.

This is why you SEE such quick results in the ERASURE of fine lines, wrinkles or the LIFTING of sagging skin. IT RESTORES OR INCREASES A YOUTHFUL AND GLOWING LOOK TO YOUR FACE!

As always, I hope you find this information useful, for better looking skin NOW and great looking skin for life. Call the salon in New York City at 212/949.2350 and book the BEST time for your appointments now.

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

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

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

Source: Current Vine
By: Denise Tong
January 22, 2010

CurrentVine.com has a Valentine gift for those living in the New York metro area or who are planning to visit New
York City next month: a discounted luxurious facial from Manhattan esthetician Joanna Vargas. She offers a variety of facial and full-body procedures to her clients, which include celebrities and supermodels.

Now, throughout the entire month of February, she is offering Vine readers a special deal on a new treatment that uses berries’ antioxidants to purify the skin. Originally $175, the Berries Power Peel is being offered to you for $100.

This treatment gives you the following:

* Microdermabrasion to polish skin
* Blueberry Soy Exfoliating Cleanser to purify and tighten pores
* Blueberry Detox Firming Peel with to clarify and heal
* 20-minute LED (light emitting diode) therapy to heal and rejuvenate (with foot massage)
* Oxygen treatment to provide nutrients

To take advantage of this offer, simply book an appointment (212.949.2350 or salon@joannavargas.com) and mention Current Vine. Want to receive notice of these exclusive offers before they’re posted for the general public? Subscribe to the Vine by e-mail and you’ll have early access to these periodic special deals, along with brief weekly updates that let you know what has recently been published on the site.

Those who try this special deal may later want to consider Vargas’ new Transforming Berries Facial at full price ($175), which offers the following:

* Microdermabrasion
* Blueberry Soy Exfoliating Cleanser
* Blueberry Detox Firming Peel
* Peppermint and Vitamin C Serum to cool skin
* Raspberry Pore Refining Masque to tighten pores and moisturize
* Blueberry Age-Defying & Revitalizing Moisturizer to provide nutrients

Visit JoannaVargas.com for information on other available treatments.

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.

The MultiVitaLight Facial is a powerful customized cocktail of vitamins and a medley for the senses. This treatment is packed with powerful active elements that rejuvenate and heal the skin of any age.

Each client I perform this treatment on says, “I can’t believe the difference in my skin!” And I promise you too will see results which are simply miraculous and immediate. People see the erasure of fine lines and wrinkles, it lightens sun spots, hydrates stressed and dull skin and brings back a luminous even tone to the skin.

During the 75 minutes you will experience many different facial massages, that stimulate. soothe, and return vigor even to lifeless winter skin. And the explosion of gentle scents as the different organic potions are used is such a treat. The entire facial will leave you rested and glowing.

You need to make time for the MultiVitaLight Facial during this holiday season and you will thank yourself you did. The MultiVitaLight is entirely holistic and will leave you looking radiant. Consider what my clients usually say after the treatment, “My face feels so smooth and supple” or “My skin looks so clear!”.

Please book your appointment now and I promise you will see the same results. Call Joanna Vargas Salon in New York City at 212/949.2350 and receive 15% off the MultiVitaLight till the end of December 2009. This facial will make you office party ready, family gathering ready or best yet hot date ready for any and all occasions.

PS, this is what the facial entails, the procedure starts with Microdermabrasion, followed by a customized cocktail of vitamins and other active elements to completely restructure the surface of the skin.

Then we use LED, a specific light spectrum that creates ATP, the fuel that powers life at a cellular level. Once produced, the body uses ATP to carry out repair and rejuvenation.

We end this procedure with 98% pure oxygen, which is infused with an antioxidant spiked serum. The oxygen and serum further lift, tone, plump and hydrate the skin.

You deserve Clean, Clear and Glowing Skin, do you agree? Then book your appointment now and feel confident and sexy. Here is the number once again. 212/949.2350.

A spa must have the perfect setting and must strike a balance between top notch customer service and a relaxed environment. Joanna Vargas Skin Care meets those needs and brings to the table beyond organic skin care in synergy with the latest skin care technology. We get right to business without the yammering and manhandling facials you might have gotten in the past. You’ll walk out with clean, clear and glowing skin. Read Kelly Quan’s account of her experience at Joanna Vargas and see why you need to make your appointment now. For the Pumpkin Yam Enzyme Facial referred in the article below call, 212.949.2350.

Source:ZOOZOOM
By: Kelly Quan
October 2009

Get your Glow on: Joanna Vargas Skin Care

As most of you know I am always on the prowl for new skin care products and services. When it comes to practitioners and estheticians for treatments, I am not only looking to them to perform cutting edge beauty therapy but also to provide skin care that is good for you, both inside and out. While I know this may seem a bit confusing (You may be thinking…isn’t all skin care good for you?) this is not always the case. So I have spent considerable time and energy, testing driving all kinds of products that contain ingredients that promote good skin and overall health and have omitted the brands containing toxic ingredients that are known to contribute to all kinds of ailments– from hormonal displacement to contact dermatitis. These maladies are no longer rare, research tells us that, many beauty care ingredients contribute to the cause of these disorders.

I am always inspired when I come across someone who not only understands how this issue impacts our community and industry but does something about it. Enter Joanna Vargas, from her namesake spa, Joanna Vargas Skin Care. Located conveniently in midtown (which immediately got me thinking all about next season’s show week and how close in proximity Bryant Park is…hmmm, I could imagine slipping off for a quick facial rejuv!) In this small, yet intimate setting, Joanna has spent the last three years creating a perfect blend of hi-low spa environment where women can get a plethora of treatments that produce amazing results. She uses two organic driven skin care brands exclusively, Eminence from Hungary, and ila, an artisan skin care company base in the Cotswolds, U.K. Both offer a variety of products to suite every type of skin. While the product Joanna uses during her treatment sessions are organic and naturally based, don’t think for a minute she’s some kind of hippy, granola girl. You would be far wrong there. This tech savvy, stylish, beauty specialist doesn’t shy away from the sharp, cutting edge. In fact when she first took me into the spa suite, I was under the impression I had suddenly entered a very lux medical office, for all the equipment surrounding the spa bed! Yet Joanna strikes the perfect balance between modern advances in skin care rejuvenation and keeping it real (and pronounceable!) so her clients receive the benefit of both worlds.

She got right down to business with me, (and I had to admit that I was feeling just a little bit harried, having just gotten off a plane the day before, headed to a photo shoot, then a deadline for a writing assignment , and oh yeah, taking care of my two kids… I was kind of beat to say the least!) but her pleasant and calm manner put me at easy right away. I chose her Pumpkin Yam Enzyme Facial. This jammed-packed, 35 minute treatment gives a good bang for your buck (at and your time to boot!) It consists of a wonderful coconut milk cleanse, light micro dermabrasion , pumpkin/yam enzyme mask which tingled and awakened my skin, a red and LED light session (which took some getting used to but left me skin feeling warm afterward ) and finally, the Oxygen/vitamin infused skin blast. It felt a bit like being airbrushed with a bonus: She added floral water infused with vitamins and green tea to the oxygen blast to really rev up your complexion. One thing about this facial is you’ll never be bored or consider this the same old, same old, facial encounter. Joanna makes sure your experience feel as fresh and new as your skin looks when she’s all done. And for this busy career mom? I definitely plan on making this one of my regular beauty must’s. To book an appointment or for more information visit www.joannavargas.com
Kelley Quan

Ok, I am so excited about this new article, we have to let everyone know. Christina Han, Vogue’s beauty editor chronicles her first facial with Joanna Vargas in Vogue’s daily coverage of fashion, beauty and Parties.
She details her new obsession, facials with Joanna Vargas, and why she will be coming back for more. Call Joanna Vargas Skin Care at 212.949.2350, in New York City and make your appointments now!

Source: Vogue.com
By: Christina Han
Photo source: Monica Feudi

Christina Han is OBSESSED: Facialist Joanna Vargas

Forewarning: I’m going to toot my own horn and say that thanks to great genes from Mom, I have clear, even-toned, blemish-free skin. Only during cold, dry winters does my complexion show signs of (slight) distress, in the form of rosy cheeks and lackluster luminescence. But then this summer, in the middle of July, I spotted a spot. Small but noticeable because of its alarming redness—a pimple. Located just above the upper right corner of my mouth, where my lips turn up when I smile, this unwelcome blemish made its home. Upon further inspection, a cluster of what I’ll call “congested pores” seemed to be spreading across my forehead and dotting my chin. Feeling frantic, with magnifying mirror in one hand and phone in the other, I quickly dialed in an emergency to the only person I felt qualified to handle this situation: facialist Joanna Vargas.

I’d first heard of Vargas from a fellow editor whose mother, sister, and everyone else in her family all swore by. Hamish Bowles, our dapper Editor-at-Large, was also won over by Vargas’ touch: He’d come to the beauty department the day of the Met Costume Institute Gala one year looking for an aesthetician who met the following criteria: close in proximity to Vogue’s Times Square offices (her space is across the street from the New York Public Library), and able to thoroughly clarify the skin without the usual post-facial inflammation. Off to Vargas he’d gone, and an hour later he’d walked ready for the red carpet.

So after a flurry of emergency phone calls and E-mails, an appointment was on the books. I pushed my bangs across my forehead to hide the unsightly, and waited for the hour of my appointment to arrive. Once inside Vargas’s miniature midtown spa—nothing more than a single simple treatment room—I quickly changed into a plush terry-cloth robe and lay down on a table wrapped in the same soft white cloth. Moments later, Vargas entered the room with her own glowing, dewy skin (a sign of things to come), auburn curls neatly tied back, and took a seat at the crown of my head. Off to work she went, smoothing a coconut-cream cleanser by Eminence (that I have been addicted to ever since) over my face and sending me into a state of complete relaxation—of the eyes-closed, even-breathing variety. My bliss was interrupted, however, by a jarring aroma more likely to be found in an Italian restaurant than on my face: tomatoes and garlic. Every facialist has a secret recipe, but was this really necessary, I pleaded, terrified I would walk out smelling like a bowl of pasta. “I’m pulling out all the stops on you today,” she said in a calm, soothing voice. “Tomatoes are loaded with antioxidants, and the garlic’s antibacterial properties will protect the areas where I’ve done extractions of New York City grime.” Extractions? Because Vargas is so delicate and skilled with the tools of her trade, I barely noticed she’d been poking and prodding with otherwise menacing tweezers and lancets. She followed the tomato mask with a calming wash of chamomile water, an application of a rose-petal-and-peppermint serum, and a dollop of apricot cream. Her finishing touches: sunscreen (the mark of a good facialist) and a swipe of lip balm. Gone were the tomato and garlic; instead I smelled sweet, like apricots (Vargas stayed true to her promise). But a look in the mirror before leaving was the real reason I’ll be going back: perfect, glowing skin without a trace of the blemishes, blackheads, and overall inflammation I’d walked in with.

Joanna Vargas
501 5th Avenue, #707, 212-949-2350, facials from $250.

—Christina Han