Sizzling hot beauty secrets

PHOTO: Martin Boose

For anyone who knows me, it's no secret that I love Valentine's Day. Besides the fact that I adore bouquets from secret admirers, heart-shaped cards and pink stuffed gorilla dolls, I consider it one of the best opportunities to break out some of my very favorite and most decadent beauty tricks.

1. Bath first, dinner later.

Nothing will get you into seduction mode quicker than a really romantic bath. Light some candles and treat yourself to a hot bath with plenty of bubbles.

Don't forget to add a rich oil to help moisturize your skin (but be careful, this will make the bathtub slippery!). I love the scent of LaLicious' super rich body oils ($24, Lalicious.com).

For a super easy and budget-friendly option, try pouring a little olive oil into your bath water.

2. Glow in all the right places.

I often sing the praises of highlighter because it's an essential tool for enhancing your best features. Just as you would use a highlighter to bring out your lips, brow bones and cheekbones, you can use a shimmery powder or luminizing lotion to bring your favorite physical features into the spotlight.

Got great gams? Blend a little shimmer lotion like Smashbox Body Lights ($35, Sephora) onto your shins and the tops of your thighs.

If you'll be baring your shoulders and decolletage, don't forget to give them a little dose of sexy shimmer as well. If you want to give your honey bunny a tasty surprise, you can even brush on a little flavored body powder like the ones made by Urban Decay ($26, Urbandecay.com).

3. Send some smoke signals.

One of the all-time, sexiest makeup looks ever is the smokey eye. While smokey eyes created with black eye shadows will probably always be sexy, gray eyeshadow is still super hot right now.

If you plan on wearing a strong smokey eye, keep the look balanced with a romantic soft pink blush and lush nude lips.

4. When in doubt, wear red.

If you prefer not to wear heavier eye makeup, go light on your eyes and play up your lips. There are few makeup looks more festive for Valentine's Day than one that includes a pair of seductive, ruby red lips.

Beauty tricks to beat the winter blah's

It's that time of year again. The excitement of the holidays is over. Spring is still too far away. And it's still friggin' cold.

Wouldn't it be nice to jet off to the Bahamas right about now? While most of us can't just hop a plane to paradise for a much needed tropical vacay, it is easy to shake the cold weather blah's by bringing a little warm weather glamour into your winter beauty routine.

1. Self-Tanner

My favorite winter beauty boost is to reunite with my beloved fake tan. Products like Fake Bake Tantalizing Self-Tanning Body Butter ($24, fakebake.net) have the added benefit of delivering much-needed moisture to dry winter skin

2. In a hurry?

If you're short on time or you aren't a big fan of self-tanner, you can always brush on your favorite bronzing powder. Because skin trends to be drier in the winter, however, I particularly like to wear subtly tinted moisturizing bronzers this time of year.

Products like Tarte Sunburst ($28, Sephora) contain a small amount of bronzer that's just enough to give you a warm, glowy complexion without looking unnatural. Another option is to to just mix a few drops of liquid bronzer with your everyday moisturizer.

3. Brighten up with blush

If you're not the bronzer type, try waking up your complexion with a pop of peachy pink blush. One of my favorites is Neutrogena Healthy Skin Blends blush ($13, CVS) and a new one that you may be interested in is Coralista blush by Benefit ($28, Benefit).

4. Sniff your way to a warmer place

The sense of smell is powerful and it has the ability to evoke memories and even change your mood. For an instant pick-me-up, try a perfume with fragrance notes that remind you of summer.

While you can go for a summery perfume like Elizabeth Arden Mediterranean Breeze ($47.50, elizabetharden.com) or the new Island Michael Kors Bermuda ($62, Sephora), another option is to explore single note fragrances like the ones made by Demeter. Choose single note perfumes like "Honeysuckle" or "Grass" or blend your own to recreate the scent that reminds you most of the summer months.

5. Indulge in cold weather beauty treats

Take advantage of the chilly weather and pamper yourself with some luxurious skin treatments that you might not normally indulge in during the warmer weather months.

For example, you can make your own deep-moisturizing spa treatment at home by whipping up a batch of heated body cream. You can spoil yourself even more and follow up your moisturizer by donning a heated bathrobe. For more details and how-to's, be sure to check out my post on how to get rid of dry winter skin.

Hot Lables: Keet Fit, Beauty, Body Shape, Eye Care, Eyebrow Shaping, Neck Care, Skin Care

Turning 30 and looking better than ever

Turning 30 is a little bit like crossing a threshold. No longer are you flying by the seat of your pants, trying to figure what's right for you in the moment, falling flat on your face, dusting yourself off and continuing on�you just don't do that anymore. You are learning from your mistakes and settling into yourself.

For Samantha, a single musician living in Los Angeles, leaving her 20s brings on nothing but positive emotions, "I feel so hopeful for what's in front of me versus what was behind me."

Samantha looks younger and happier at 30 then when she was in her 20s. As she becomes more grounded and secure in herself, the more it blooms and lights up her face. "Being a woman, like a fine wine, gets better with age, but you need to take care of yourself," says Samantha. "You want to preserve that for as long as possible, so I have some tricks that I do with beauty stuff and lotions are very important... treat your body like a temple, treat your body as you would anything else that you love and cherish, because this is what your going to live with the rest of your life."

"I used to not even think twice about what I look like on stage and I had this long crazy hair and I didn't care what I was wearing and I just did it," says Samantha. "But I realized that if I feel like I look really good and I'm put together--it's kind of a good meditation to put my makeup on, put my lotion on and my clothes--that helps me kind of get in synch with my performance."

Here are a few pieces of advice to help you age with grace:

Take care of your body and accept your limits

"Your body is your temple and you need to take care of it regardless of how invincible you think you are--I think I'm the most invincible person in the world, I can go on three hours of sleep and get on the airplane and get off and play a concert and go to bed in a hotel and wake up the next morning and be fine. But the reality of it is that my voice is going to get tired. I'm going be a little bit fatigued and that kind of shows, especially as a performer. I'm kinda glad that I have to put myself to bed every night by 11 o clock every night and drink tons and tons of water because it makes me feel better in the morning. I can get up and go on a run easier and that type of stuff."

Take every opportunity

"It's so easy to put limitations and boundaries on what you're trying to create, but now that I am 30, life explodes into a million different opportunities and I never looked at life like that before. I thought life had to be this one straight shot, north and south, but I didn't realize I can also be an artist, I can paint, I can direct movies, I can start a non-profit business, we can do anything we want, really, if you can just let yourself. That's a beautiful thing."

Have a positive attitude

"Being very enthusiastic and being optimistic and positive have always worked, they never fail. And that has carried me through some tough times, if things aren't really going your way or something happens with your career or your relationship or you want to make a move in your life, you maybe want to try living in a different city or just make a change, enthusiasm will always get you through the day. It's infectious, other people around you feel it and that helps you out."

Take ownership of yourself

"I feel like I can accomplish so many more things in my day and I'm so much more fulfilled because I know, I'm trusting that even if there's a couple mistakes thrown in there, I'm still correcting and adjusting them. I'm never going to be perfect, but I am going to lead a much more well-rounded life and my decisions in general are going to be a lot better."

Celebrate your body

"I never allowed myself to feel like I was super hot and sexy before and I know I can do it. I never, ever allowed to be who I am and now I really take ownership of that sexuality and sensuality as a woman. Knowing that I am beautiful on the inside and the outside and allowing myself to feel that way and celebrate that. I think a lot of women don't do that, especially in this culture and I think they should because it just makes everybody else so happy."

"With the knowledge that I've gained in my 20s with living life and pursuing my dreams and just being a woman, really being a woman in an American society--experiencing the things that everyone experiences, I've gained a lot of knowledge and a lot of wisdom," says Samantha. "I can gracefully enter my 30s with a sense of vitality and inspiration and hopefulness."

Hot Lables: Keet Fit, Beauty, Body Shape, Eye Care, Eyebrow Shaping, Neck Care, Skin Care

Words About Beauty

基本香熏护理 - 适合任何皮肤
Basic Aroma Facial - For all skin types
选择适合你皮肤需要的香熏精华油，再为你选配个别的特效面膜，护理后皮肤会感到清新柔软。
包括：清洁面部去死皮，蒸气喷雾，针清鼻黑头，修眉，颈及面部按摩，面膜。
All ingredients of the plant extracts. They are suitable for all skin types ans make the skin soft and fresh.
Includes : cleansing, peeling, steaming, eyebrow shaping, pore cleansing, neck and facial massage, mask.

暗疮皮肤护理　　Purifying Treatment for Acne Skin
采用特别针对性的精华素令皮肤有消炎杀菌，净化及平衡皮脂分泌，回复幼嫩肌肤。
包括：清洁面部去死皮，蒸气喷雾，针清鼻黑头暗疮，高频率电疗，消炎面膜，特效净化精华素，面部淋巴排毒按摩，消炎去印软膜。
Use the pruifying ampoule, antiseptic, calms sebaceous secretions, soothes irritations and purifies the skins.
Includes : cleansing, peeling, steaming, eyebrow shaping, pore cleansing, high frequency, antiseptic mask, pruifying ampoule, lymphatic drainage facial massage, mask

抗敏感皮肤护理　　Hypersensitive Skin Treatment
采用特别增强皮肤感抵抗力的精华素，抒缓及修补敏感后对皮肤不适的感觉，有增强皮肤免疫及补水功能。
包括：清洁面部，植物性去死皮，针清，修眉，抗敏感精华素，肩颈及面部按摩，抗敏面膜及软膜。
Use the desenitzing ampoule to soothes irritated, all epic skins and restores a healthy complexion.
Includes : cleansing, vegetal peeling, eyebrow shaping, pore cleansing, neck and facial massage, mask.

背部磨砂　Back Scrub
背部深层净白护理　Snow White Back Treatment
全身磨砂　Body Scrub
全身瘦身排毒红海藻泥护理　Slimming / Detoxifying Body Treatment
胸部提升结实护理　Breast Firm Up Treatment
电离子胸部提升收紧护理　Ultratone Breast Firm Up Treatment
纤体瘦身护理　　Finiteness Treatment

人手穴位推脂局部减肥 - 手／大腿／小腿／肚／臀部
Pressure point slim - arm / upperthighs / half legs / stomach / hip
人手穴位推脂背部／脚部　Pressure point slim - back / full leg
人手穴位推脂全身减肥　Pressure point whole body slim
机理全身淋巴排毒去水减肥　Ultratone Body Lymphatic Drainage Treatment
超动波机理减肥　Ultratone Body Slimming
电离子热毯肥／收紧疗程　Ionithermie Slimming / Firming Treatment
草本热疗程　Aromatic Sauna Blanket
香熏蒸气浴　Aromatic Steam Bath
远红外线桑拿　Infrared Sauna
太空舱红外线减肥仪　Infrared Slim Ship
Sothys 专业面部护理疗程


氧份抗斑疗程 Oxygenating Facial Treatment
此疗程可使淡偏黄有斑印没有光泽的肌肤得到氧气令肌肤颜色增白均匀更有光泽。
The skin appears more supple more heal their and radiant, brown spots are lightened.


最新细胞增氧疗程 Oxygenating I.T. Facial Treatment
空气污染也会使细胞污染而使到肌肤变黄疲倦失去活力。一种最新发明的增氧元素可以把细胞废物排出增加细胞氧份，细胞打氧后很快会重现生气光泽的肌肤。
Illumiinates the complexion. The observe of oxygen result in the retention of waite, which speeds up the aging process. Thanks to this treatment the complexion will look more luminous.


高水份护理疗程 Hydroptimate Facial Treatment
利用微生物技术和天然成份，实验证明一个月内做四次疗程有效增加皮肤水份达183%时变得柔软滑如丝。
With active biotechnological ingredients, the ultimate hydration spectacular results (+183% hydration after four treatment). The epidermis visibly regains long term comfort and suppleness.


完美再生修护疗程 Lift Defense Facial Treatment
此疗程是针对每一组表情纹及皱纹改善达72%。
Ultra-precision treatment for outstanding anti-wrinkle and firming results. Treatment which protects and prevents the appearance of new wrinkles.

专业脱皮疗程 Profession Peeling Treatment
是一种拥有双重脱皮作用，能有效刺激细胞更生，减少面部一切瑕疵。
An exfoliationg double action treatmenr with apple & lemon glycol acid peel of the surface layer of skin that bears all imperfections.


特别护理　Special Treatment

耳烛疗法 Ear Candling
耳烛疗法应用于身体及脸部保养美容流行已久，适用于小孩及成人，改善耳，鼻，喉问题，又助失眠，头痛，耳水不平衡，脸部美容，更可瘦面，美白，收紧眼袋及黑眼圈。
It is popular on facial and body treatment in the cosmetics field, suitable for child and adult. Relieve the ear, nose, throat problem.
Instant face slimming whitening, lifting, dark circle and dropping eye bags.


古埃及收身法 Ancient Egyptian Slimming and Firming Method
以古埃及束身秘方手法，配合特效产品，一次修身排毒，适用于去橙皮脂肪，水肿，产后收身及修改线条。
To reshape and firm a beautiful figure by only one wrapping. Suitable for : eliminate cellulite, water retention, firm the body after giving birth, keep the shape of body.

颈部护理 Neck Care
香熏精华收紧颈部护理 Aromatheray Neck Treatment
采用配方精华油加上特别按摩手法，令颈部实时收紧颈纹。
包括：清洁，精华油颈部按摩，颈膜。
Using the special blend of pure essential oil, micro-neck therapy massage, improves skin tone and elasticity.
Includes : cleansing, peeling, essential oil massage neck mask.

身体护理 Body Massage
香熏背部淋巴按摩 Lmyphatic Drainage Back massage　
香熏全身淋巴按摩 Lmyphatic Drainage Whole Body massage　
功效：增强免疫功能，排除淋巴毒素，防此慢性病感染。

穴位全身按摩 Pressure Point Body massage
以中国正宗手法及配合秘方草木油，能达到舒筋活胳，行气活血，减少四肢疼痛，强身保健。
Using the Chinese method and special essential oil, relaxation increase energy flow and curve muscle ahing strength the whole body.

眼部护理　Eye Treatment
活性修补暖膜眼部护理
Activating Collagen Solution Warm Eye Mask Treatment
采用胶原活性修补精华为眼部因紫外线衰老及遇累而受损的眼部肌肤，补充水份及平伏细纹。
包括：清洁，眼部活性保湿精华液按摩，配方暖眼膜。
Hydrates restores elasticity and smoothes fine lines a hydration and anti-wrinkle treatment.
includes : cleansing, eye massage with activation collagen solution, warm eye mask.


Sothys 高级综合眼部治疗 Sothys Eye Treatment
针对眼部所有出现问题，能够平鱼尾纹及细纹，去眼肿，眼袋及黑眼圈，抒缓疲倦眼睛，使你眼睛回复神采。
包括：清洁，水份粒子去死皮，特效眼霜按摩，去黑眼圈眼膜，眼膜舒缓眼肿。
A comprehensive treatment for virtually all problems around the wuw zone area smoothes.


脚部护理　Foot Treatment


45分钟脚底松弛法 45 mins Reflexlogy Massage
提升身体免疫能力，可实时消除全身疲劳。
includes : Relaxtion hot Bath, whiting pelling, 45 mins, detox foot mask.

特效香熏足部反射健康疗法 Reflexology Massage
包括：香熏舒缓脚浴，香熏美白脚部�砂，香熏精华油足部按摩45分钟，香熏排毒油脚膜。
includes : Relaxtion hot Bath, whiting pelling, 45 mins, detox foot mask.

修脚 - 锉甲，修脚皮，涂甲油
Pedicure - Filing, cuticle removal and nail varnish
玫瑰油脚部治疗
Rose Essential Oil Foot Treatment

手部护理 Hand Treatment
修甲 - 锉甲，修脚皮，涂甲油
Manicure - Filing, cuticle removal and nail varnish

玫瑰油手部治疗
Rose Essential Oil Hand Treatment
美白更生手部护理
Hand Whitening Treatment

脱毛服务
脱毛护理 Waxing
上唇、下巴 Upper lip or chin
前臂 Half arms
全臂 Full arms
腋下 Under arms
比坚尼 Bilking lines
小腿 Half legs
大腿 Upper thighs
全腿 Full thighs
特别服务
电眼睫毛 Eye Lash Curling
染眼睫毛 Eye Lash Tinting
染眼眉毛 Eye Brow Tinting
修眉 Eye Sharping
脱墨、雀斑 Moles, Pigment Removal

The Best Ingredient for Skin Protection

By Leslie Baumann, M.D.

I went to check out the new Canyon Ranch spa in Miami Beach as soon as they opened since I always want to know what skincare lines the high end spas are carrying. As you know, if you routinely read my blog, I am always a skeptic about skincare products. I was stunned to see that Canyon Ranch's "Your Transformation" skincare line contains my favorite ingredient, Pro-NAD, which is a form of niacinamide that penetrates better than the type found in the Olay Regenerist products.

(As a disclaimer, I have always been a fan of Canyon Ranch. I have stayed at the one in the Berkshires and thought that it was a great experience. The new one that just opened in Miami Beach is gorgeous and has great food, but I have no financial relationship with them.),

A relative of niacin, and part of the vitamin B family, topical niacinamide is best known in the dermatological community as an anti-inflammatory and an excellent ingredient for fighting hyperpigmentation. Studies have shown that niacinamide prevents the DNA damage caused by sun exposure.

I think that the skin care professionals at Canyon Ranch realized that their location on the ocean on Miami Beach made it vital to include an ingredient to reverse some of the deleterious effects of the sun. Of course, do not forget to apply your sunscreen and wear a hat in addition to using the Pro-NAD containing products.

Why is Pro-NAD such a great ingredient for skin protection?

• Hyperpigmentation
  When it comes to reducing areas of excess pigmentation, Pro-NAD inhibits the transfer of melanosomes (vesicles filled with melanin, or skin pigment) to skin cells, which improves existing dark spots and helps prevent new ones from forming.
  
• Anti-Aging
  Pro-NAD is a powerful anti-aging ingredient. For starters, it helps decrease inflammation in the skin, which is thought to play a role in collagen-loss and, ultimately, aging. Moreover, Pro-NAD helps fuel the enzymes needed to repair damage to skin's DNA caused, for example, by sun exposure.
  
• Moisture
  Niacinamide is an excellent moisturizer -- it increases skin's ceramide levels, helping the skin barrier to naturally renew itself and retain moisture. Niacinamide is available in several easy-to-find skincare lines like Olay's Regenerist, Definity, and Total Effects products. However, only the Canyon Ranch line and Nia24 products contain niacinamide that has an important side group added to increase its penetration into deeper layers of the skin.

If you can't visit Canyon Ranch on Miami Beach, the new line is also available at the other Canyon Ranch locations as well as at Skinstore.com, Saks.com, Nordstrom.com and select locations of both department stores.