Saturday, August 14, 2010

New Location and Services for Body Elements!


There are a lot of smooth and toned bodies walking around the DC area courtesy of Body Elements www.body-elements.com.

They've offered their non-invasive Endermologie treatments in Northern Virginia for over 7 years now. Not only does this FDA approved treatment contribute to a loss or reduction in cellulite, it is known to improve circulation and metabolism, stimulate the lymphatic system and treat sore muscles.



In recent years Body Elements has upped the ante with an improved technology called Lipomassage by Endermologie which is a highly targeted treatment that can attack fat reserves in the body for faster and longer lasting results.



Just a few weeks ago they moved a few blocks from their former location on Gallows Road to an expanded facility at 8230 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 100.

One thing that hasn't changed is the passion and dedication of Body Elements founder and President, Eva Swersey. As she commented on the move, "There is nothing more rewarding for us than to support and cheer our clients on as they reach for their goals and better yet to watch their reactions to the visible results they've achieved. It's truly a beautiful thing!

As the pictures reveal, you'll receive your treatments in a tranquil space done in pale lavender tones. Having had Lipomassage by Endermologie treatments myself I can attest to the fact that you will look forward to the relaxation and massaging benefits of the treatments while you lose the inches. It's not often that something that provides such noticeable results also feels so good.


And with the expanded facility comes expanded services that all fit together to offer a comprehensive program of nutrition, weight loss, body sculpting and excercise.

If you've always wanted to lose weight and improve your body's shape but you're overwhelmed by all of the options out there, having a consultation with one of Body Elements trained staff can point you in the right direction and help you start reaching your goals.

In addition to Lipomassage by Endermologie, Body Elements also offers a high quality line of products called Isagenix for cleansing and nutrition. It's a way to improve your health and well being from the inside while you're working on your outside appearance.

And there's one more component that is important to this process and is now offered at Body Elements and that is an exercise program.

Joining them in their new location is personal trainer Damien Woodson of the Personal Training Co. www.personaltrainingco.com. Damien's approach is a customized program of functional training that suits your busy schedule by providing optimal results in a shorter period of time. He'll help you improve your strength, power and flexibility and capitalize on the fat burning you've started with Endermologie and Isagenix.

You have an opportunity to see everything Body Elements has to offer at their open house taking place on Wednesday, August 18th. You can meet Eva, Damien and all of the staff as well as try samples of Isagenix products and their training program.

The event is from 11am to 1:30pm with a chance to win a free Lipomassage by Endermologie 45 minute treatment valued at $150.

If you can't stop by Wednesday, make your appointment soon to find out what Body Elements can do to put you on the path to well being inside and out. And stay tuned for information about their big anniversary bash coming in September!

And check out the treatment specials on BeautyInDC.com in the Hot Deals section for up to $2000 savings on packages.

Body Elements
8230 Old Courthouse Road
Suite 100
Vienna, VA 22182
703-356-6601
www.body-elements.com

http://www.beautyindc.com/ is your local resource for information and deals on beauty services in the Washington Metro area.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Take the Dysport Love It or Leave It Challenge


Dysport is an alternative to Botox for correcting facial wrinkles and received approval by the FDA in April 2009. They company is once again offering the Dysport challenge to encourage people to try their product and it involves a $150 savings if you receive the treatment by the deadline of September 30, 2010. Dr. Suzanne Kim Doud Galli www.restonfacialplastics.com is a local facial plastic surgeon who is offering the product at her offices in Reston and Washington.

Here are some of the details but visit the Dysport USA website for terms and conditions:

* Receive treatment with Dysport by September 30, 2010
* Within 30 days of your treatment:
o 1) Visit www.dysportusa.com
o 2) Register
o 3) Print a Dysport Coupon Rebate Form (also available from your physician)
o 4) Mail your completed rebate form and treatment receipt (credit card receipts are not accepted)

Love it:
* If you love your Dysport treatment, get a second Dysport treatment and another $75 rebate.
* You do not need to return to to make an election. You will receive a Love It Rebate Form in the mail with your first $75 rebate check.
* Wait at least 3 months, have your second Dysport treatment, then mail your completed Love It Rebate Form and treatment receipt (credit card receipts are not accepted) within 30 days of your second treatment.


Leave it:
* If you do not love your Dysport treatment, get a frown line treatment with another botulinum toxin type A product, as prescribed by your healthcare professional, and get a $75 rebate.
* Within 15-30 days of your first treatment you must also:
o 5) Click on Print Forms and select the LEAVE IT option
o 6) Enter your treatment information
o 7) Print a Leave It Rebate Form
* Wait at least 3 months, get a frown line treatment with another doctor-prescribed botulinum toxin type A product, then mail in your completed Leave It Rebate Form and treatment receipt (credit card receipts are not accepted) within 30 days of your second treatment. You can print or download a rebate form from www.dysportusa.com.

Dr. Suzanne Kim Doud Galli
1860 Town Center Drive, Suite 260

Reston, VA 20190

703-787-0199

or


3 Washington Circle, NW, Suite 401

Washington, DC 20037
202-828-8383


http://www.beautyindc.com/ is your local resource for information and deals on beauty services in the Washington Metro area.

A Beauty Line's Approach to Making Life Beautiful


Launched just a little over a year ago, Apriori Beauty takes a different approach to anti-aging. They distinguish themselves from so many other products on the market with a comprehensive approach to that offers more than just fixing lines and wrinkles.

Apriori Beauty Consultant Suzanne Rogelstad http://www.useloveshare.com/IC/bellabody explained the company's philosphy and products for a variety of skin conditions in this BeautyInDC.com interview:


Q: How did the Apriori beauty line come about?


A: Candace Keefe was a key factor in the creation of anti-aging products that were unparalleled in the marketplace ... until today. Apriori Beauty launched in June 2009 with her next generation of products that are guaranteed to turn anti-aging upside down, and inside out.
Everyone ages, it's a fact of life. But, everyone doesn't have to look their age! Most anti-aging solutions treat the symptoms of aging as opposed to keeping the visual signs from ever occurring. Apriori Beauty focused on Nutrigenomics — the molecular relationship between nutrition and the response of genes — to create the first ever, internal + external, preventative approach to aging. Plus, each product is power-packed with performance to reduce the visible signs of aging.

Q: What are some of your most popular anti-aging products?

A: Apriori has so many great anti-aging products but the two most popular and effective products are The Derma Firm Illuminator + the Precision Skin Rejuvnating Lotion and the Sugar Beet Crystal + Papaya Enzyme Microscrub is very popular!

Q: If someone has limited time for skin care what would you suggest they use?

A: Even if you have limited time to spend on a skin care you should really use the whole Celloxylin daily skin care regimen. You can do the first three steps in the shower and then the last two when you get out. It really is about two to three minutes in the morning and the same in the evening.

Q: Beyond anti-aging what other skin issues does Apriori Beauty address with their product line?

A: Apriori has products to address different issues like sensitive skin, hyperpigmentation and dry skin.

Sensitive skin: AB Celloxylin daily skin care regimen is without the acids that other products have. Acids are used in our Celloyxlin MD 20Ex peel to give a wonderful exfoliation experience, saving your daily skin care for feeding/nourishing and hydrating your skin.
Hyperpigmentation: Precision Skin Rejuvnating Lotion + Derma Firm Illuminator - PSRL has a very high concentration of the Nutrient Reservoir and the DFI's galvanic application acts to increase absorption of these nutrients, removing impurities, while the Far Infrared Light is a thermal therapy which increases circulation and energizes your skin cells deep in your tissue - helps with skin rejuvenation and increase production of your own collagen and elasting, helps with scar healing. The ultrasound and vibration improves circulation and aids with age spot diminishing.

Dry Skin: AB's products focus on hydrating and nourishing without the acids and other ingredients that dry out the skin and cause you to feel dry and tight, leaving your skin feeling supple, vibrant and hydrated all day long. AB's night creme moisturizes 3 layer deep while you sleep.

Also in the near future Apriori's Celloxylin MD line will feature products that will address under eye dark circles and hyperpigmentation

Q: I understand Apriori Beauty also has products that address beauty from the inside out--can you tell us about some of those?

A: Life-years ahead of common super-antioxidant juice blends, Lifeoxylin Cellular Defense Elixir delivers internally via the Nutrient Reservoir™ a unique combination of ingredients that support the four core influences of aging, including:

Super antioxidants to protect against oxidative stress

Endocrine system modulators to protect against system imbalances as we age

Energy activators supporting mitochondrial efficiency

Longevity gene support to help prolong the life of healthy cells

This comprehensive nutritional supplement focuses on Nutrigenomics — the molecular relationship between nutrition and the response of genes — to create a preventative approach to aging. Cells are nourished and protected from this proprietary fruit, vegetable and exotic plant blend offering an unprecedented ORAC value, zero artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners.

To consult with Suzanne or order Apriori Beauty products you can visit her website at: http://www.useloveshare.com/IC/bellabody/


http://www.beautyindc.com/ is your local resource for information and deals on beauty services in the Washington Metro area.

Quick Fixes for Summer Beauty Disasters


If you're skin or hair is suffering from overexposure to heat and sun, or your self tanning went terribly wrong there are products on the market that can provide a quick and easy fix.

You may be too busy to research among the thousands of products out there to find just the right one to correct your problem. So BeautyInDC.com has zeroed in on some specialized products that address the most common summer beauty blunders.


A beauty ingredient that is getting a lot of attention recently is argan oil from trees found in Morocco. It's supposed to be a wonder ingredient that can help hair, skin and nails. Kiehls has included argan in their Superbly Smoothing Argan Conditioner which will turn your dry, unruly hair into a smooth mane. The product sells at Kiehls and other stores for $19.



If you were going for a bronze facial glow but ended up with damaged skin instead, Clinique's Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle & UV Damage Corrector is a specifically formulated collagen-boosting, anti-oxidant-rich serum you apply twice a day to prevent the lines and wrinkles that can result. Available at department or beauty stores or online at www.clinique.com it sells for $44.50.



Our bodies can also end up red and dehydrated in the summer sun and not only does it look unnattractive but the bumps and itchiness can be pretty uncomfortable. To soothe the discomfort and replenish the moisture you can find a relatively inexpensive product in the drug store aisles by Aquaphor. Their Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment provides relief for dry, cracked and irritated skin including burns. And at a price tag of $15.99 for a 14 oz jar it's a good deal and available at most drug stores.



Even if you're avoiding the sun and going the self-tanning route you can end up with streaks and splotches that you would rather not have to live with until they fade away. To speed up the process you can use a product by Model Co that is specially formulated to dissolve self tanning blunders. The name says it all--Tan Remover Exfoliating Scrub! It's micro salt particles will dissolve the streaks or orange spots in minutes and leave your skin soft to boot. The product is $29.95 and is available at Sephora and other beauty product stores.




And one last product to rescue you from what might be one of the most dreaded of all the beauty disasters which is the one where you decided to color your own hair and are horrified by the outcome. Color Oops removed all permanent or semi-permanent hair color and is amonia/bleach free so it's not adding extra damage to your hair. And you can re-color the same day, and hopefully with an improved outcome the second time around! CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid carry a regular or extra strength version and it sells for between $7.99 and $10.99.