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Eye Spy: Yolanda’s 101 on Eye Products (Part 2 of 2)
21 Mar 2013 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • products • wellness
This week, we pick up where we left off, as Yolanda talks about how to apply eye products and her favorite products for every eye out there. (Read last week’s Part I here). How and when should one apply eye products? Day and/or night? Eye products can be applied both AM and PM. A daytime [...]
Eye Spy: Yolanda’s 101 on Eye Products (Part 1 of 2)
13 Mar 2013 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • products • wellness
It’s true. The eyes are the windows to your soul. This week, IO senior esthetician Yolanda sheds light on the truth behind eye products, answering frequently asked questions from our clients: Are they worth it? How long does it take to see results? No ifs, ands, or eyes about it. Are they really worth the [...]
Fresh-faced for summer: the NEW Resurfacing Mask
25 Jul 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • wellness
Now that we’re half way through the summer, have you found your summer glow yet? The countless hours (or non-hours if you live in San Francisco) spent in the sun, fog and or by the beach may be eating away at your resplendent glow. Yes, hyperpigmentation, acne, photodamaged/photoaged skin are all aftereffects of too much [...]
Our first line of defense: Antioxidants
18 Apr 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • products • wellness
Let’s face it. Aging is inevitable and here at our San Francisco spa, we believe that aging gracefully and naturally is the golden ticket to age-appropriate, swoon-worthy skin. How to get there? Apply a topical antioxidant religiously and daily. Antioxidants are our 1st line of defense against the major skin-aging culprits like sun, pollution, free [...]
Inspired: Katharine of Kahina Giving Beauty
04 Apr 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • eco-living • face • products • wellness
At our San Francisco spa, we’re constantly inspired by our clients, products, and team of healing experts. Inspiration comes from near and far, yet no closer to our hearts is the story and soul behind Kahina Giving Beauty, one of our beloved Argan-oil based skincare lines. With a mission of “women helping women through shared [...]
“Demistifying” Toners with Ashley Smith
21 Mar 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • products • wellness
It’s the most overlooked step in the cleansing process: toning. Who does and why should we? Esthetician Ashley Smith “demistifies” toners and explains why we all should be careful not to skip. What’s the story with toners? Traditionally, toners were used to restore the normal pH in the skin after a harsh or very alkaline [...]
Introducing: iS CLINICAL skincare
22 Feb 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • products
When it comes to skincare, we’re brutally honest. It’s not about being picky or being skincare junkies, but instead it’s all about TRUTH – in product, in ingredients and in results. We scour the world for only the most results-oriented, active and pristine skincare lines. And then when we find one that we love, it’s [...]
The “No-Tox”: NEW Acupuncture Restorative Facial at IO
01 Feb 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • wellness
Need an easy way to detox without the (Bo)Tox? May we present our newest facial, the Acupuncture Restorative Facial. Just in at our San Francisco spa, the Acupuncture Restorative Facial, is our newest addition to the IO skin menu. The highly-anticipated facial, needles and all, is here to stay. Before the launch, I had a [...]
Which one is for me? Deep Cleanse Facial or Custom Enzyme Boost?
18 Jan 2012 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • wellness
Are you a facial newbie? Or a regular in need of a change? Everyday at our San Francisco spa we hear this question, “Which facial is best for me?” So we’ve put together a quick guide to determine which facial is right for you. First, consider yourself lucky. Both our Deep Cleanse Facial and our [...]
We’re in love: New In Fiore Masque Royale + Veloutée Lip and Eye Balm
21 Dec 2011 ~ 0 Comments ~ Categories: blog • face • products • wellness
Our latest skincare obsessions in our back bar (that’s code for our back of the house of professional use) are In Fiore’s new Masque Royale + Veloutée Lip and Eye balm. We just can’t get enough of In Fiore’s newest products. Here’s why. MASQUE ROYALE ($185) More than meets the eye. While the name includes [...]
