Keeping our skin looking healthy and youthful is a constant battle. Ashieda offers a line of luxury skincare products that include one-of-a-kind anti-aging, hydration and skin renewal properties.

Ashieda was founded by Sarah Ehrlich (photo below) and her luxury skincare brand uses only all natural, world-class ingredients obtained from from local cultures with proven formulas to truly help a person’s skin look even more youthful and radiant.

The Ashieda line of skincare products is comprised of four incredible products: Beauty Nectar, Natural Clear Skin Cleansing Sponge, Natural Moisture Hydrating Crème plus the Natural Facial Mask. Celebrities work hard at keeping their skin looking their best. Several current clients include Robin Antin, Akon and David Guetta.

Skin Renewal Mask by Ashieda is a wonderful product that actually stimulates collagen generation to produce a healthy looking skin. It’s the ideal mask because it is easy to use at-home plus the mask is made from all-natural vegetable fibers. The skin results are amazing as the mask targets all aspects of anti aging in this sole treatment. You will be impressed with your skin’s instant and long lasting results.

Clinically proven as safe, the Skin Renewal Mask has seen results showing about 67% of its users actually seeing improvement in their skin surface in just 6 months. Don’t think The mask is only for women. Men too have seen great results and noted celebrities such as Miguel, Ed Sheeran and Matt Gross use it.

You want to talk about a game changer in skincare, then please strongly consider Beauty Nectar by Ashieda. This unique collagen drink product has been specifically formulated and proven in clinical studies to both renew and hydrate your skin. Since our skin is made up of more than 80% collagen, the challenge is to stop the natural decline in our skin’s protein levels which causes those unsightly fine lines and wrinkles. Beauty Nectar is a delicious-tasting collagen drink and is simply 100% natural. No sugars, chemicals or any type of additive.

The benefit is that the Beauty Nectar collagen drink provides the highest grade of hydrolyzed collagen to treat your skin. The results are almost immediate after drinking the 10-bottle box. Each bottle is 2 ounces and when taken daily, it adds pure hydrolyzed collagen protein to your skin. You’ll quickly notice an improvement in your overall skin tone, in addition to a reduction in wrinkles and fine lines. It’s time to help bring your skin back to the strength and elasticity of your youth!

Looking for a great tasting cocktail with a health boost. try the “Drink Yourself Pretty Cocktail.” Just mix a 2-oz bottle of Beauty Nectar with 8 ounces of vodka. Add a red cherry and enjoy!

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You want to give that special woman in your life a Valentine’s Day gift she can appreciate plus also find useful. Amala is highly respected in the beauty and skincare industry.

Consider the natural and organic skincare’s Apothecary Renew Rose Room & Linen Mist for $24 and Rose Concentrate for $20 from Amala.

Amala beauty care products are crafted in Germany and are noted for their ultra-premium, results-oriented custom formulas, rooted in advanced plant chemistry.

A choice for an ideal Valentine’s Day’s gift is the organic Rose concentrate from Amala. The scent can help support tension release, restore a sense of balance and harmony, and comes in a convenient roller-ball applicator to use on-the-go. |

The Rose concentrate features organic Turkish Rose that’s renowned for its calming, centering properties and classic aroma.

We all know a dozen beautiful red roses are as romantic as they come. But a far, longer-lasting choice is Amala’s Rose Room & Linen Mist bottle. This luxury gift idea actually contains 3,000 rose petals.

Just give a few spritzes of the therapeutic and wonderful smelling mist on sheets, pillows, in the car, home or office. Th eresult will definitely produce stress relief.

All products from Amala are made of 100% natural origin. Thus they work in total synergy with the body to deliver visible, proven benefits to skin and senses.

If you need help choosing that perfect Valentine’s Day gift, please contact The Life of Luxury and we can assist you.

Dr. Michael Tick is a biochemist, laboratory director for The Institute for Skin Sciences (ISS). Dr Tick is also the founder of Edimi, which is a quality line of organic skincare and body care products that can be found at the best luxury spas and salons located around the world.

Dr. Tick is well respected and an internationally renowned research Scientist. His life-long goal is to bring good health and wellness to the people through their own skin.

According to Dr. Tick, it’s important to realize that skin is not all the same, particularly between men and women. So when you choose your skincare products, be careful and get the right product for your specific skin type.

Proper skincare is very important. Here are some of the key differences in skin types between men and women:
– The skin of a man is thicker than the skin of a woman and has more collagen; therefore women tend to age faster than men.
– Women have more subcutaneous fat – fat below the skin – than men. Therefore women suffer from cellulite.
– Men secrete more sebum (oil) and they secrete it throughout life. Women stop secreting sebum after menopause, therefore the skin looks coarser and drier as the woman ages.
– Men sweat more than women and the sweat stays on the body longer. Men also have more body hair and therefore more surface area for bacteria to develop.
– The female skin is also more functionally responsive than the skin of men. Therefore female skin has a greater tendency to redness and to irritation to skin care products and so women are said to have tender skin.

In addition to men having facial hair, there are additional structural differences between a
man’s skin and that of a woman. For example, a man’s skin is about 25% thicker dues to androgen (testosterone) stimulation which results in a greater skin thickness.

Due to the increased skin thickness of men, Dr. Tick says, “These differences are important in developing skin care products, for example odor control is more difficult in males than in females, because of the presence of body hair and the increased production of sweat and of sebum. Facial stinging is also more prevalent in women and therefore we must test facial products and cosmetics more rigorously for sensitive skin in women. Less collagen in female skin combined with thinner skin means a larger anti-aging market for women. Lastly, the increased subcutaneous fat in women means that the market for the development of cellulite treatment is almost completely confined to this group.”

Men also have a higher collagen density than women, regardless of their age. Dr. Michael Tick states, “Because collagen content is directly related to the signs of skin aging, it has been said a woman’s skin is about 15 years older than a man’s of the same age. However, men are less sun savvy than women, meaning they don’t use sunscreens, and could contribute to why the “15 year” skin age difference is not readily noticed. UV damage from the sun can add years to a man’s skin.”

Dr. Tick believes that men and women need to search for skincare cleansing products that do not contain sodium lauryl sulphate (or equivalent). The reason is that these types of skincare cleansers are alkaline based and alkaline are “drying agents” which will ultimately dry out your skin. Not the desired result for your skin.

Also, look for skincare products that have a high pH (pH stands for potential hydrogen, which is a measurement of the acid vs. alkaline levels in the body and your skin. Remember, you don’t always have to go to a high-end spa to get great skincare products.

Another skin difference is a man’s skin texture tends to be tougher. Production of skin sebum (oil) is also a difference compared to women. Soon after puberty, the level of sebum production in males increases which results in greater androgen secretions. The result is a higher level of unsightly acne in younger males.

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Utilizing the healing properties of organic Narcissus, Amala has introduced its latest bio-botanical skincare offering – The Brighton Collection.

German company Amala is well known for its ultra-premium, results-oriented custom formulas, rooted in advanced plant chemistry. Amala means “most pure” in Sanskrit and is the beauty industry’s premier plant-powered luxury skincare collection, trusted by five-star spas around the world.

The new skincare system form Amala naturally reawakens your skin’s radiance and clarity.

Powered by Amala’s new BioRadiance ingredient complex, which blends narcissus with other healing organics, this collection has been proven in third-party clinical trials to deliver firmer skin and refined texture in just four weeks, and a brighter, more even tone in just eight weeks.

Amala’s Joi Ruud, Global Marketing Director was quoted, “With Brighten, Amala proves once again that one does not need to sacrifice beautiful, visible results for authentic, long-term health and wellness.”

This ultimate skincare collection is certified by NATRUE, who is noted as the global authority for natural
and organic cosmetic standards.

Brighten products are designed to work together synergistically in a simple, effective regimen, as follows:

* Cleanse and tone: Morning and evening, cleanse skin with Amala Cleanser, rinse and follow with Brightening Toning Essence to balance and prepare skin.

* Boost: Apply Brightening Corrective Concentrate, an ultra-concentrated radiance-boosting serum.

* Moisturize: Apply Brighten Moisturizer of choice – rich, Brightening Treatment Cream or lighter Advanced Brightening Emulsion. Follow with Amala Eye Treatment.

* Intensive Radiance Ritual: Twice a week, start by exfoliating with the Brightening Face Polish, rinse, follow with generous application of Intensive Brightening Mask, rich in tone-brightening actives.

The Brighten Collection will become Amala brand’s sixth skincare line and planned to be available in exclusive spas around the world and online at www.amalabeauty.com beginning May 15, 2013.

Amala

Meaning, “most pure” in Sanskrit, the German premier luxury skincare brand, Amala is once again living up to its reputation of natural and organic products.

Crafted in Germany, Amala’s products are trusted by major five-star spas around the world and sources its plant ingredients through fair-trade farm partnerships worldwide.  Their new age-fighting product, Rejuvenate Advanced Firming Complex is no exception.

This is Amala’s most advanced age-fighting solution yet.  It was created with an exclusive cocktail of plant actives that all work to dramatically restore skin firmness, elasticity, and minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and improve texture and tone in seven days.

Continuing its humane missions, Amala has promised ten percent of net sales for the first three months following the launch of this product to CancerCare, a free professional support group for cancer patients and survivors.

Since first introduced to the U.S. four years ago, Amala has expanded its skincare line, from relieving acne and dryness to supporting aging and sensitive skin, all using the bio-actives of organic, unprocessed whole plant ingredients.  Amala’s founder, Ute Leube has crowned the Rejuvenate Advanced Firming Complex as the brand’s greatest achievement in the anti-aging product line to date.

The key ingredients in this new product are plants of the Amazonian rainforest, especially the cocoa bean, known for its unique ability to help calm inflammation, stimulate cell regeneration, and repair skin’s natural moisture barrier.  Other ingredients such as Bergamot, Ylang Ylang, Brown Algae, Hyaluronic Acid, organic soy, and Hibiscus all aim to strengthen the dermal matrix to reverse the effects of aging and damages from day-to-day activities.

The clinical results for this product are impressive.  After seven days of usage, 75% of the users indicated significant reduction in wrinkle depth, while 81% showed improvements in skin smoothness, and all of them (100%) demonstrated significantly increased skin hydration.

If you want to test the product, you can try finding it at a spa near you.  They are offered at spas all over the world from San Francisco, Los Angeles, to Hawaii, New York, and Chicago.  International spas that carry this product include Dubai, Kuwait, and Mexico.

Clé de Peau Beauté Limited-Edition Synactif Coffret

Women are often looking for only the finest things in life and want to look their very best at all times. Here’s a luxurious gift to either give or receive – the Limited-Edition Synactif Coffret by Clé de Peau Beauté.

The Clé de Peau Beauté Limited-Edition Synactif Coffret offers a unique 14-day skincare journey that tightly works together to strengthen, tone and refine skin, increasing radiance from the inside out.

Synactif Coffret is carefully infused with proprietary ingredients MACC and Double Hyaluronic Acid Complex. The result is Clé de Peau Beauté provides superior moisturizing benefits and actually improves the functions of the body’s lymphatic system, detoxing and purifying the lymphatic channels.

After using Synactif Coffret, your skin takes on a more youthful, glowing appearance, and one will feel rejuvenated and refreshed – a sumptuous and necessary pick-me-up during the stressful holiday times.

The Limited-Edition Synactif Coffret From Clé de Peau Beauté is housed in a gorgeous black case and adorned with lush velvet rose buds, this whimsical treasure will bring elegance and flare to any vanity it sits upon.

The Synactif Coffret set includes a complete 14-day regimen that includes:

– Soap, 30g – This luxurious solid soap creates the most lavish cashmere soft foam to remove impurities, excess oil and makeup. Leaves skin radiant and clear, but never dry.

– Softening Lotion, 60ml – After cleansing with Synactif Soap, apply to cotton and blend into skin to replenish moisture for a flawless, refined skin tone.

– Daytime Moisturizer SPF 17, 5ml – This daily cream increases the skin’s resistance to environmental aggressors while promoting vitality and radiance.

– Nighttime Moisturizer, 10ml – Apply nightly following Softening Lotion to improve skin texture, mend dryness, roughness and enlarged pores while strengthening the delicate skin around the eye and mouth areas.

– Intensive Cream, 5ml – To complete the nighttime regimen and maximize the line’s revolutionary benefits, this decadent cream creates a well-defined, refined facial contour by targeting all layers of the skin.

– Cotton, 32 sheets – A treasure unto themselves, these ultra luxurious cotton pads are made of soft, natural cotton enveloped in carefully selected, natural silk for excellent yet gentle exfoliation benefits to increase effectiveness of Softening Lotion, Daytime Moisturizer SPF 17, Nighttime Moisturizer and Intensive cream.

Retail price for lavish Clé de Peau Beauté Limited Edition Synactif Coffret is $350. It van be purchased at New York City’s Bergdorf Goodman in addition to select Saks, Neiman Marcus and Barneys locations nationwide.

Article By: Shelley Levitt for The Style Glossy

Here’s a no-brainer: If you could tweak your beauty regimen to clear the clutter out of your bathroom cabinets, spend less time getting ready in the morning, and trim some dollars from your budget — all the while helping the environment — would you be willing to give it a go?

Well, all that’s possible by following a concept we’ve become very familiar with: multitasking. Choosing products that perform double — or triple — duty is a way to make your beauty regimen more eco-conscious, says Jenny Rushmore, global sustainability leader for Procter & Gamble’s beauty and grooming division. The three R’s of sustainability — reduce, reuse, recycle — is a catchy reminder of what our priorities should be when it comes to cutting back on waste. “What this means is that recycling is what you do after you’ve already reduced and reused,” says Rushmore. “It’s better not to buy bottled water than to recycle the water bottle, and that same idea applies to beauty products. Reducing the number of products you buy is the best place to start a more eco-friendly beauty regimen.”

Here are seven hardworking beauty products you can easily find on your drugstore shelves.

1. Shampoo-conditioners
These two-in-one formulas will help speed up your showers — saving an average of 5 gallons of water for every minute you cut from your shower time — and cut down on packaging. Best of all: Now you can find these double-duty wonders in formulas customized to add volume to fine hair, smooth frizz-prone locks or manage curls.

2. Razors With Built-in Shave Gel
All you’ll need to add is water to get your legs silky smooth. As convenient as that is at home, it’s especially helpful when it comes to getting a close shave when you’re traveling. No need to pack the shave cream: Simply toss a razor with a shave gel bar in your toiletry case.

3. Self-tanning Moisturizing Lotions
Add a glow to your skin as you soften and hydrate it — without the orange streaks that conventional self-tanners can sometimes leave. To maximize multitasking, choose a facial or body formula with SPF 15.

4. Makeup Foundation With Benefits
Slash your beauty budget and your get-beautiful prep time with a foundation that also treats your skin with anti-acne or anti-aging ingredients, such as youth-restoring antioxidants, peptides, retinols and breakout-busters like salicylic acid.

5. Moisturizing Body Washes
Try these lathering marvels and you can step right out of the shower and into your clothes without having to pause to slather on a hydrating lotion. (Okay, a few seconds spent patting yourself dry with a towel is advisable.) Some advanced products also contain anti-aging ingredients that make fine lines less visible by improving skin’s elasticity, tone and texture.

6. Facial and Body Moisturizers With Sunscreen
With broad-spectrum SPF 15 or 30, these lotions provide the daily sun-shielding protection that dermatologists recommend. You can find formulas that are fast-absorbing and have a lightweight texture, so you’ll never be tempted to skip the sunscreen again. In fact, some facial UV moisturizers are so silky they provide the perfect canvas for your foundation, allowing you to skip the primer. Another step saved!

7. Baby Wipes
If these aren’t in your beauty arsenal, they should be. Unscented, hypoallergenic wipes are a gentle, portable and low-priced makeup remover that will baby your sensitive skin. Cold-weather tip: Stash a packet in your purse or toiletry case during cold and flu season so it’ll be within easy reach for on-the-go hand cleansing.

Shelley Levitt, managing editor of  The Style Glossy, is a former West Coast editor of Self and senior writer at People.

Organic Male OM4

Organic Male OM4 is a new line of organic, skincare products made exclusively for men, and uniquely designed with both natural and organic ingredients.

For most men, they don’t take the time to take care about their skin until it’s too late. So men, it’s finally time to really get serious about your own skin care.

The OM4 Mens collection is comprised of four categories: Normal , Oily, Dry, and Sensitive.

The assortment includes: Wash , a cleanser, Balance, an aftershave/toner, Bioactivate, a serum and Defend, a moisturizer. Solution specific ingredients especially formulated for their benefits are contained in each product.

The goal of the Organic Male OM4 collection is for each every product to position the skin to be in the absolute best shape possible. In addition, the company tries to educate men that daily skin conditioning is just as important as maintaining one’s physical fitness.

The treatment steps are as follows: Step 1: Wash (cleanser) Step 2: Balance (toner) Step 3: Bioactivate (antioxidant serum) and Step 4: Defend (moisturizer).

Each OM4 collection contains rejuvenating vitamin and antioxidant rich extracts to actively defer the onset of premature skin aging and help men maintain their best appearance for years to come.

This seriously scientific skin care routine is not just for baby boomers, but also for teenagers who want to have protected and healthy skin now and forever.