Health and Beauty in Los Angeles. From Plastic Surgery to Whole Foods

Madonna’s Beauty Secret? Let there be LIGHT!

This is the time of year when holiday cheer is contagious. It is a time of excitement, where everything seems to be illuminated. The lighting of candles for Chanukah, the Christmas lights twinkling all over town, and the entire world's a glow. Holiday parties, wearing sparkly clothes are de rigueur. This is the time you want to ‘look your best'. Like Madonna, you will be seen and in the scene. Everybody knows a ‘ great facial and some mistletoe' will make your holiday bright! Do you want to know the secret to glowing skin? It's has to do with using LIGHT.
Laser and light are the answer.

Another skin tightening and skin firming treatment is the Aluma Skin Renewal System. Without any downtime, you can have a pain-free, wrinkle removal session that is clinically proven to do it all and delivers radio frequency energy. Recently FDA approved, it was featured on ABC's the' View'. It is also a vacuum-assisted procedure to smooth skin and wrinkles. It penetrates deep into the layers of skin, stimulates the production of new collagen and leaves your skin prepped for beaming throughout the holiday party season. A few sessions of this and you'll be good to go for New Year's!

Double Treatment Room

The best place to go for a med-spa all over wellness center is the new Pure Aesthetics/Pure Wellness boutique spa that specializes in the best of the best from nutrition counseling, medical treatments, and overall comprehensive diagnostics for skin. With a holistic approach to a radiant complexion, you will be privy to the most professional staff of a medical doctor, nurse practitioner. They are there to discuss and diagnose your lifestyle and how it affects your skin and they will recommend treatment.

This is the most thorough place I've ever visited, with a personalized approach. There are the most advanced skin renewal and rejuvenation treatments including a signature, "pure Rejuvenation" treatment that combines galvanic detoxification, skin rejuvenation, firming and enhanced microcirculation through a unique Japanese facial massage, Kobodo. Another amazing choice is "The Ultimate Dermal /Lift' with a non-surgical approach blends micro-current treatment with topical ingredients to work below the cellular lever to lift, tighten, and firm. Try the "Fresh Start Series' of three one hour facial spaced 10 days apart to prep the skin for complete rejuvenation.

Apothecary

This is the original location of Vera's on the Glen. Now, with a total makeover, it is the ‘go to spot' again for the best of the best in skin care, health and wellness. The founder, Anastasia C. Ayala, is a native Angeleno who traveled the world as a chief marketing exec for top beauty brands from Revlon to Lauder, Clinique to Coty. If anyone knows the trends in beauty biz, and the best products out there, it's Anastasia. You can count on her for the leading edge! "I've always felt there was an unfulfilled need to integrate the different sciences of skin care, anti-aging and wellness, taking both an internal and external approach, " she says. This new center is not only luxe pampering, but offers the best in alternative methods with a modern alternative approach. They offer the best medical and cosmeceutical grade skincare, as well as pharmaceutical grade, including nutritional supplements and mineral makeup. With the latest in technology, a comprehensive offering of treatments, it brings all modalities together for one-stop shopping.

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For information call 310.470.6362


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