Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring is almost here! Her return is marked by budding flowers, balmy weather and emerald meadows. The return of LIFE!

Celebrate spring with you best FACE ever! To help you, I’ve created my Merry Berry Transforming Facial to enliven your face and to GIVE it the boost it needs after a long winter. Read the excerpt below and see what American Spa says about my Berry facial, it is packed with antioxidants!

The Merry Berries Transforming Facial

“Spa-goers can give their skin an antioxidant lift thanks to the Merry BERRIES Transforming Facial ($175, 60 minutes at Joanna Vargas Skin Care (New York City). Like all of Vargas’ facials, it begins with microdermabrasion to polish and smooth the complexion before a host of berry-rich Eminence Organics Skin Care products are used to rejuvenate the skin. Relying mainly on blueberries and raspberries, the facial gives a berry boost to help fight the signs of aging. ” Page 65

The Transforming Berry Facial, 60 minutes $175
The Transforming Berry Facial Plus Oxygen, 60 Minutes $200

What you get: Blueberries will draw out impurities and detox your skin, leaving it PURE and CLEAN. Raspberries, will ENLIVEN your skin with its high levels of ANTIOXIDANTS. In fact BOTH of these ingredients will restore and prevent damaged skin. And pure oxygen is a great antibacterial and I infuse it with an antioxidant spiked serum which will form a protective barrier and soothe YOUR skin.

You will leave looking more beautiful, with a glowing face, clean and clear.

This is a seasonal facial and will last only till the end of MARCH. Call Joanna Vargas Salon, in New York City for your appointment at 212/949.2350.

Sincerely,

JOANNA VARGAS
Joanna Vargas Skin Care

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

Source: BeautyNewsNYC.Com
By: Candice Sabatini
February 2010

Along with chocolate, I adore berries; they’re such lovely things to eat. Whether dipped in chocolate, floating in a pretty drink or nestled under a dollop of fluffy whipped cream, I always think of them around Valentine’s Day. Not only are they good for you when eaten, but many skin care products contain berries because of their antioxidant properties.

I recently had a berry good facial…..okay, it was actually more like wonderful….at Joanna Vargas Skin Care that made my skin glow. Located in an office building in midtown, this small skincare boutique is a cozy little gem…..a lovely oasis…..in our concrete jungle. Decorated in feminine colors, and scented with candles I entered a cocoon of serenity and left the world behind.

Joanna understands combining technology with nature and to that end offers an approach that she says “offers the best of all beauty worlds using leading edge technology along with the finest organic skin care products.” A facial should not only be a wonderful and relaxing experience, but there should be results. My facial consisted of a diamond peel Microdermabrasion, which gently exfoliates, and stimulates collagen and elastin production, using a diamond tip wand that won’t irritate even sensitive skin. Afterwards, a cleanser made with blueberry soy cream was applied, followed by a blueberry detox peel. Her touch was magic as she applied product that put me in the zen zone. Then a wash of calming Chamomile water before applying a raspberry mask and I was in heaven, and happily only half way through. Joanna gave me a face, neck, head, shoulder and upper back massage that immediately transported me from Manhattan to nirvana. Even my hands and arms were moisturized and massaged. Additional treatment consisted of applying oxygen infused with a serum of green tea, vitamins and aloe, and then lastly a Vitamin C serum with peppermint to calm skin. Final treatment was moisturizer by Phyts which is super oxygenating for the skin.

When I was ready to leave, my skin looked wonderful, really refreshed, even toned, plumped and gorgeous, and Joanna told me that as the products and treatments did their work, my skin would look even better days later. She was right!

While this is a perfect treat for Valentine’s, having beautiful skin is something to strive for all year. Let Joanna, or one of her wonderful estheticians do something special for you. Other facials include LED light therapy and microcurrent therapy, along with services such as body massages, waxing, and sunless tanning,

Joanna Vargas
Joanna Vargas Skin Care
501 Fifth Avenue
Suite 707
New York, NY 10017
212-949-2350
http://www.joannavargas.com

Source: TheFabulousFind.Com
By: Heather Polke
February 2010

After shopping around NYC. I knew I needed a little pampering.. I found this amazing little place on 501 Fifth Avenue Suite 707… I was told that this is a must visit.. So I knew I had to review it… When entering ,you wouldn’t think that a luxury esthetician was in the building.. I walked int the elevator and pressing the button. I couldn’t wait for what I was about to experience. When I arrived at the door of Joanna Vargas it was like no other I have been to. Small earthy,organic feel. Nobody had white coats on or water flowing in fountains…I felt very comfortable.. It was almost like going to a friends loft.. The smell of lavender struck me as fulfilling and while I waited I sipped on green tea and nibbled coconut infused organic truffles that were to “die for delish”…

One of the doors opened to the room ,I would soon enter. Joanna appeared and of course had skin that was radiant and youthful and I new I was in for a treat. Joanna, created her business after working in many high end salons and knew she wanted a more organic, personal skin Care salon. I would say” hands down she accomplished it”.

When I layed on the table the smells relaxed me right away,not to mention the music playing…

She got right to it.. The treatment I was having “Triple Crown Facial”, had three steps.

1. Diamond Peel which helps radiate a youthful glow 2. Microcurrent. This is a must.. She worked on one side of my face and then showed me in a mirror the difference each side looked. I was truly amazed it thinned lines and I lost some puffiness in my face.. I looked Fabulous! Only on the side she worked on though LOL.

3. Oxygen treatment, this was pretty Fabulous too. It was almost like puffs of air to help make everything flow properly in the cells.. It was almost giving them a jump start to refresh themselves. A much needed wake up call ,I would say.

I spoke to Joanna the entire time asking her about her business and getting to know her as a person. In all the time I have been to have facials or a massage whatever, I never talk to the person doing the work. I truly enjoyed my conversation and learned a lot. She is a wonderful down to earth person and I would highly recommend you go and visit her. I will say this to have the owner (Joanna Vargas) work on you, it’s an Addtl cost, I think well worth it.. She has 2 other estheticians that work for her that are also amazing…All in all you will walk out “Happy”.

This is the hidden treasure I was talking about.. If you are walking down 5th Ave you wouldn’t know it exists… Word of mouth is what makes her business successful. So I am passing this off to you. If you live in NYC or have planned a trip to visit,make sure you book a facial.

Check out JOANNAVARGAS a must visit while in the city! One you will sure re-visit…

Manhattan, the magazine, has condensed the best that Manhattan has to offer, in 2010. Its the greatest everything from the greatest city in the world. Pick-up Manhattan at your local magazine shop and find out the best celeb-frequented gastropubs, to It-girl trench coats and of course my favorite category, the best spas and skin care salons, of which Joanna Vargas Skin Care is one, in a very small list.

Joanna Vargas Skin Care, In The Best Manhattan Has to Offer.
Source: Manhattan
January 2010

Michelle Monaghan graces the cover of Manhattan.

Joanna Vargas: “It gives me great pleasure to be thought of as the best in something. And it gives me the greatest pleasure in sharing my knowledge with you. Call the salon for your next appointment, 212/949.2350.”

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.

Source: The Gift Of Style
By: Nancy Berger
November 2009

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Joanna Vargas Skin Care in midtown for one of her amazing anti-aging facials. “Joanna Vargas Skin Care is a private boutique salon that has a reputation for crafting non-invasive and anti aging protocols which include all organic skin care products. It is here where technology and nature are blended in a harmonious synergy to bring you the most advanced organic solutions to skin care” (pulled
from the website).

The holidays can be really tough on your skin…too much drinking (major dehydration), the first blast of real cold, dry weather (more dehydration) and even less time for yourself. Why not treat yourself or better yet a loved one to a little skin rejuvenation…the holidays are also the time when you want to look your best!!!

To start with, Joanna gave me one of her most popular treatments, the Microcurrent Facial. If you are thinking “ouch” think again, not only was it 100% painless, but quite soothing at the same time. Even basic facials can be slightly uncomfortable, so I was thrilled when this one was exactly the opposite. So what is microcurrent and why is it amazing for your skin? Here is some key info again from the website…

WHAT IS MICROCURRENT: Microcurrent, meaning mild electrical current, is a near duplicate electrical current to that which the body generates on its own. It is so slight that it would take one million microcurrent machines to light a 40 watt light bulb and therefore generally sub-sensory. It was discovered that an injured or damaged tissue disrupts the natural flow of electricity generated by the body and its this disruption that prevents or delays the body from healing itself. When microcurrent is applied to the injured or damaged area it restores the natural flow of electrical current and therefore the healing can begin.

HOW DOES IT APPLY TO AESTHETICS? Skin with fine lines or wrinkles, sagging muscles or lost elasticity is simply damaged. Microcurrent has the ability to restore the lost energy to the tissue and thereby turn back the hands of time on all of us. A microcurrent facial is in essence a non-surgical facelift. The facial muscles and skin are being giving a workout that stimulates collagen and elastin production. Collagen and elastin are two essential proteins needed for the skin to remain youthful and glowing. The production of collagen, elastin and the stimulation of the skin and face muscles begin a catalyst in the skin with some amazing results.

BENEFITS: Some of the benefits are lymphatic drainage, regeneration of connective tissue, lifting of the jowls and eyebrows, eliminates or reduces fine lines or wrinkles, tones and tightens the skin, enhanced skin elasticity, skin pigmentation is improved and much more. Most people report immediate results even after the first treatment and best of all, results are cumulative.

Let me tell you, this baby works!!!! I saw immediate results…line reduction, overall glow, greater facial tone…AMAZING!!!!

She then followed up with some LED Light Therapy…yes, I had the works! More from the site…

WHAT IS LIGHT THERAPY: Light therapy is one of the most powerful anti-aging tools in the arsenal against the ravages of time. This powerful technology has been mostly used by physicians, NASA and the NAVY SEALS for muscle regeneration and the healing of wounds. The study and use of light therapy is over 100 years old and has been validated by thousands of results and studies and finally it has moved over into the aesthetic field with amazing results.

HOW DOES IT WORK: Cells in the human body use light and convert it into ATP, this is the fuel that powers life on a cellular level. Plant cells have a similar process called photosynthesis that develops chlorophyll, their fuel for life. When light therapy is used, this triggers cellular activity thus producing ATP and once produced, the tissue uses it to carry out healing and rejuvenation in the treated area.

BENEFITS:There are many benefits and results that can come from light therapy: increased collagen and elastin production, regeneration of the connective tissue, erasure of sunspots, improved lymphatic system and circulation. It improves or erases fine lines and wrinkles, it lifts and tones and improves the overall complexion of the client. In addition, the client suffers no thermal damage, discomfort, down time, scarring or discoloration and most importantly no negative side effects.

The overall experience was phenomenal! Joanna’s salon is calm, intimate and accessible. Couple this with her dramatic skin-changing treatments and how can you not book an appointment now? She offers several other services as well, so be sure to check out her site.

~Nancy

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.

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.

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