HOW TO GET YOUR SKIN VACAY READY
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Vacation beauty prep starts well before you pack your bag and print your boarding pass—especially if your trip includes beach or pool time. If your goal is smooth, soft, glowing skin from head to toe, we’ve got a guide to getting it right.
Super Sloughing
Exfoliation is essential for putting your best face forward, as eliminating the buildup of dry, dull, dead skin cells instantly reveals more youthful, healthier-looking skin. According to New York City Plastic Surgeon Dr. Bryan Forley, “Regular exfoliation has numerous benefits for your skin, including managing excess oil and debris that can lead to acne breakouts, minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores and enhanci
MEET DR. ULYSSES SCARPIDIS: NYC BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON
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Dr. Ulysses H. Scarpidis offers a range of body contouring and cosmetic procedures that enhance the face and body. He has dedicated his practice to mastering the latest and most effective facial and body rejuvenation treatments available – ensuring his patients have access to the procedures they need to look and feel their absolute best. Dr. Scarpidis is recognized for his contributions to the scientific community. As a clinical investigator in laser liposuction, he has presented guidelines for the safe and efficacious use of this technology at numerous national plastic surgery conferences. He has also been invited to share his research on the changes the face experiences due to the n
MEET STEPHI MARON – FOUNDER OF BLUSHINGTON
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When Stephi realized there wasn’t a really great place in LA to get her makeup done, she founded Blushington Makeup and Beauty Lounge. She loved the idea of women coming to a relaxing environment to get their makeup done and wants the services Blushington offers to help make women feel beautiful inside and out. Their philosophy is “feeling pretty is priceless.†Stephi feels that they are there to make women beautiful every single day, not just for special occasions. They offer professional makeup and aesthetician services in a beautifully designed and glam atmosphere and their beauty experts are available seven days a week in store or anywhere you need them at affordable fees tha
5 WAYS TO EXFOLIATE AT HOME
For those who don’t like to trek to their aesthetician or dermatologist to get their dose of sloughing, there are some great at-home microdermabrasion alternatives available. This breed of exfoliators range from the intensive for weekly use, to the more gentle for daily use. They smooth away the dead cells and dirt that accumulate on the surface of the skin which makes it look and feel dull and lifeless.
Here are five ways to exfoliate in the privacy of your own home:
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Scrub Investment: For those who like products that do double duty, try Origins’ GinZing scrub cleanser ($19.
