Everything She Wants

During the summer months, we get a natural sun-kissed glow.  But we still need to take time to exfoliate, hydrate and protect our skin from sun damage--especially our faces.  So Philips Pure Radiance Facial Cleansing System (the only cleansing system in the world that has a unique Sonic Technology with Advanced Dual Motion) enlisted celebrity aesthetician Joanna Vargas to give us her tried-and-true tips for flawless skin this summer and year-round.  Celebrity aesthetician Joanna Vargas. Everything She Wants  was gifted a Philips Pure Radiance Cleansing System to try out and we love how gentle and lightweight it is (move over Clarisonic Mia); and we've been a client of Joanna's for several years, and always leave her tony Manhattan salon rejuvenated and refreshed.  Joanna's tips for sumer vacation-ready skin. Sleep in an enzyme mask overnight. It will gently break down protein in dead skin cells and lightly exfoliate the skin. Enzyme masks are al...

We all want flawless skin.  Aesthetician to the stars Joanna Vargas  can help us all achieve that beauty goal.   Everything She Wants ' regularly visits her understated salon in New York City for anti-aging and acne-fighting facials boosted by microdermabrasion, oxygen and LED light therapy.  And my skin always looks brighter, firmer and younger after each visit. Joanna Vargas Skincare line. Now everyone can get the Joanna Vargas spa treatment at home.  In 2011, Vargas launched her own, antioxidant-infused  skincare line .  The four natural products in the line --  Vitamin C face wash; Daily and Rejuvenating Serums; and an Exfoliating Mask -- contain what she calls "the building blocks for a radiant complexion." All the products aim to speed up cell turnover, erase fine lines and tighten the skin.  I especially love the mask (it's more like a scrub), which uses fruit derived enzymes and a fusion of volcanic ash and mineral-ri...

You can never have enough spa in your life.  And if you live in certain regions of the U.S. and Canada, from Oct. 11 to 17 you can take advantage of luxe spa treatments for only $50 during  Spa Week . Nearly a thousand spas are participating.  And I'm thrilled that two of my favorite day spas in New York City are offering $50 deals: Joanna Vargas Salon  ( 60 Minute Tone Up with Lymphatic Drainage, Muscle Toning and Skin Tightening; 50 Minute Power Peel with an Organic Resurfacing Treatment ) Mamie's Skin Care Center ( 6 0 Minute Hydrating Pure Oxygen Facial with Vitamins A, B, C and E; 60 Minute Healthy Cell Rejuvenation Facial and Microdermabrasion and 60 Minute Organic Anti-Aging Facial ). So book your treatments now !  Read the Spa Week Daily blog for dish on the hottest celeb treatments, and enter to win a $1000 Spa Week gift card.