September 22, 2014

Spa Products I Love!

Kilian Melloy READ TIME: 4 MIN.

I have already admitted in past years that I am a Product Queen, so how can I not have a featured dedicated to some fabulous products. Here I have listed some Spa products that I hope you all enjoy as much as I do.

BABOR MEN is a professional skincare range that is specifically tailored to suit the needs of men's skin. Specially developed for shaving, cleansing and general skincare, the highly effective natural formulations create an attractive and well-cared-for radiance, and give the skin pure energy and vitality. You can purchase all your Babor needs at the Spa at the Cabanas Resort. They recommended this routine for me which I love:

  • #1. Cleansing Enzyme Cleanser $42.50 - A fine-grained cleansing and exfoliating powder with vitamin C and enzymes.

  • #2. Pore Refiner $85.00 - Balancing and intensively mattifying, as well as pore-refining, face treatment lotion with a very light consistency for combination and oily skin. This face lotion can be used as a 24-hour lotion or as an additional treatment. Result: Mattifies, refines the pores for a visible, balanced, even and matt appearance.

  • #3. Cool Eye Gel $70.00 - A light, oil-free eye-gel that combats dryness, swelling, bags and dark circles. Visibly relaxes, refreshes and smooths the overstrained eye region. This eye-gel makes a perfect make-up base. Ideal for glasses and contact lens wearers. Application has a cooling and massage effect when applied to the eye area. Result: Reduces swellings and bags. Visibly relaxes, refreshes and smooths the overstrained eye region.

  • #4. Energizing Anti-Wrinkle Gel Cream $60.00 - New Energizing Anti-Wrinkle Gel-Cream with additional anti-wrinkle active ingredients works to effectively diminish wrinkles and fine lines. Contains new active ingredient Birch extract for an effective anti-wrinkle effect, plus Wheat proteins that tighten and smooth the skin. Also revitalizes, protects and regenerates with Taurec complex. *Replaces Energizing Age Preventing Gel-Cream.New Energizing Anti-Wrinkle Gel-Cream with additional anti-wrinkle active ingredients works to effectively diminish wrinkles and fine lines. Contains new active ingredient Birch extract for an effective anti-wrinkle effect, plus Wheat proteins that tighten and smooth the skin. Also revitalizes, protects and regenerates with Taurec complex. *Replaces Energizing Age Preventing Gel-Cream

    Neutrogena Moisture Wrap Daily Repair Body Lotion (15.2 oz. $10.99)

    Neutrogena� Moisture Wrap Body Lotion does more than just smooth the dull flakiness you can see-it wraps your skin with a unique combination of moisturizers that goes deep into skin's surface to relieve uncomfortable dryness where it starts.

    Moisture Wrap is clinically proven to help skin hold significantly more moisturization at the end of the day than Eucerin Original Lotion.

    Urban Retreat (4450 NE 20th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308) offers a complete line of Professional Strength Products that don't just sit on top of your skin like over the over the counter products but actually penetrate into the cellular level where repair and collagen stimulation occur, using the most modern delivery system available, "Vectorized Technoloy" products penetrate for 48 hours deep past the epidermis for visible results based on the science of the skin. They are:

    UR-Beauty Skin Care line of Hyaluronic Serum (2 oz - $50)

    They custom formulated with FDA cleared labs their own UR-Beauty Skin Care line of Hyaluronic Serum (this is the Serum I talked about in the Spa Feature and is amazing) where you literally see results the instant you apply it.

    Minus-Sol Sun Protection (.83 oz - $20)

    Let's not forget how important Sunscreen is, so lets add it to our daily routine.

    This is a luxurious, water and sweat resistant, sun protection in a silky smooth cream. The silky smoothness comes from the enhanced chitosan added to its base. Minus Sol is oil-free, non-comedogenic and specifically designed for sensitive skin. It is safe for children as of 6 months of age and retains its SPF for more than 80 minutes of activity in water or sweating. You can use it all over the body.?

    Image Skincare is an evidence-based clinical skin care company, providing professional skin care products and effective skin care solutions. This skin care line is not available over the counter and is only sold by licensed aestheticians and physicians in spas, medical spas and physicians' offices. They have fabulous products, but a couple that I recommend are:

    Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser (6 oz - $28)

    An Organic green tea and chamomile gel cleanser that lifts away makeup and impurities. This organic facial cleanser balances the PH of your skin and eliminates the need for a toner. A harmonizing blend of comfrey, calendula and rich botanicals that deliver essential nutrients to restore the skin natural balance. This organic facial cleanser leaves skin soft, hydrated, and naturally clean.

    Vital C Hydrating Anti Aging Serum (1.7oz - $48)

    A pharmaceutical grade Vitamin C serum that immediately minimizes and soothes the visible effects of environmentally damaged skin. Vitamins A,C and E and anti-oxidants nourish the skin to create healthy, youthful glowing skin.

    Most guys I know love getting shaved at the barber with a straight razor, as it always leaves your skin feeling soft and wonderful. Therefore I recommend Star Customs Blades Grim Straight Razor Learning Set ($59.88), the perfect razor for someone considering straight razor shaving, or the Star Customs Blades Grim Full Straight Razor Shaving Set ($64.99), featured on StraightRazors.com, which has a full selection of high-quality USA made straight edge razor sets available from beginners to expert straight edge shavers.

    The Benefits of using a straight razor include: A vastly superior and closer shave, elimination of razor burn, save hundreds of dollars and environmental friendliness, straight shaving eliminates the need for disposable razors... and their plastic packaging.

    by Kilian Melloy , EDGE Staff Reporter

    Kilian Melloy serves as EDGE Media Network's Associate Arts Editor and Staff Contributor. His professional memberships include the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association, the Boston Online Film Critics Association, The Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association, and the Boston Theater Critics Association's Elliot Norton Awards Committee.

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