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Dermabrasion For Your Feet

FabSugar — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:03:13 -0700

The Artemis Woman Heel Smoother Pro is a dermabrasion system for your feet. The pedicure appliance smooths away callouses and dry skin on your heels and toes. In seconds, the battery-operated device painlessly sands away the rough spots without the need for razor blades or harsh chemicals.

Named for the ancient Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt, Artemis specializes in wellness and professional-grade spa products meant to nurture both the body and the soul. As soon as you try the Topaz Foot Butter that comes with the Heel Smoother Pro, you'll understand what I mean. This delicious-smelling cream is enriched with shea butter, essential oils, and topaz crystals to soften your feet and awaken your senses. The kit, which you can buy here for $29.99, also includes one large, rounded tip for the heel and a small, thin tip for the toes. You can buy replacement tips here for $5.99 and more Topaz Foot Butter here. The 1-ounce jar sells for $7.99 and the large 2.5-ounce jar sells for $19.99.

The Facts on Friction

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:08:07 -0700

When I was in my early 20s, the phrase "tired-looking skin" wasn't even in my vocabulary. But lately, dull, worn-out skin has been one of my biggest beauty woes. So this weekend, in an attempt to brighten up my face, I bought my first jar of Origins Modern Friction, $36, available here. The gentle dermabrasion scrub, made from rice starch, promises to slough away dead skin cells and even out your complexion.

Because I have sensitive skin, I've always been wary of dermabrasion. But when the Origins sales lady demonstrated the scrub on my hand and I felt the silky smooth results, I was hooked. Plus, it's incredibly easy to use: You apply the scrub on your face when it's dry, then add just a splash of water and massage it in for a few minutes. Your skin will come out looking brighter and feeling creamy. Also, rumor has it that Origins will soon be launching Modern Friction for the body, so stay tuned.

Face Wash That Goes the Distance

FabSugar — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:32:49 -0800

I'm a big fan of Origins products, particularly the miraculous No Puffery Cooling Mask and the refreshing Modern Friction dermabrasion scrub. On my most recent trip to Origins to get my regular anti-puffiness fix, I scored a great new find: the Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash. (Hey, it was included in a gift set with No Puffery; how could I resist?) This stuff seemed fairly ordinary at first-that is, until I squeezed some into my hands and realized how little an amount you have to use.

To say that a little of this face wash goes a long way would be a major understatement. Designed for combination skin, this stuff is so fluffy and frothy that the tiniest dab will magically expand to clean your whole face. Even a pea-sized amount is too much! I'm especially psyched to use it the next time I travel, because I'll never have to worry about running low even if I bring the tiniest travel-sized container I can find. Pick some up yourself and see what I mean. It's available for $17.50 here.

Modern Friction For Your Whole Body

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 08:44:08 -0700

I've already told you about my obsession with Origins Modern Friction, the dermabrasion face scrub that makes tired skin feel silky and look radiant. (If you don't believe me, get yourself a bottle for $36 here.) Now, the company has released its long-awaited Origins Modern Friction for the Body, which it describes as a "creamy, body-rejuvenating buffing paste." Like the face scrub, the body-specific version is made from rice starch, as well as corn-cob extract and shea butter, to banish flaky, ashy, or uneven skin on your hands, shoulders, or anywhere else you might want a little brightening.

It's best to apply Modern Friction right before you hop in the shower, so you can rinse it off easily and go. To use, just scoop some of the cream onto your skin while it's dry, splash a bit of water into the mix, and gently massage in circles. Continue to rub it in as you wash the solution off under warm water. You'll notice a difference right away, but you can use it once or twice a week as needed when you need a pick-me-up. You can buy a bottle for $38 here. Or, you can spend $75 on the Origins site and get a free sample of Modern Friction, along with free shipping.

D.I.Y. Microdermabrasion from Neutrogena

FabSugar — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:56:05 -0700

Neutrogena® Advanced Solutions At Home MicroDermabrasion System is getting a lot of attention these days, and with good reason. Although there is really nothing quite like having a professional microdermabrasion treatment, this at-home kit is a close second to a spa. The results are amazing, and you never have to leave your house. Buy it here for $37.99.

For those of you unfamiliar with microdermabrasion, it is a quick and easy process involving an electronic device and tiny crystals to effectively re-energize skin and stimulate the surface cells. The benefits are significant in reducing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and it also helps to unclog pores and clear skin. To read more about Neutrogena's kit and how it works, read more

Neutrogena's at-home microdermabrasion kit contains three different components:

Micro-Oxide Crystallized Cream. Contains Aluminum Oxide crystals that help to promote skin cell renewal.
Soft Foam Sponge Head. Helps distribute the special cream gently and evenly to the face. This helps to re-texturize and rejuvenate your skin.
System Applicator. Uses two speeds to control the intensity of your microdermabrasion.

Use the system on clean, dry skin every night for five consecutive days and then stop the program for one week and let your skin rest. After a week, continue using the system anywhere from one to three times a week. Please note that this kit is recommended for those with normal to oily skin, not dry, thin aging skin.

Beauty Find of The Day: Clinique Colour Corrector

FabSugar — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:21:53 -0700

As someone with really fair skin that tends to have a lot of red in it, I am intrigued by this color corrector pen from Clinique.

According to Clinque:

Colour science visually corrects discolourations after cosmetic procedures such as dermabrasions, chemical peels or waxing. Creamy-sheer formula provides lightweight coverage in two tints that are gentle enough to apply post-procedure.

Red Neutralizer-Green tint visually corrects redness

Blue Neutralizer-Peach tint visually corrects and brightens bluish under-eye shadows or bruising.

Available for $30, here