We are thrilled that Seattle Magazine readers voted for us in the magazine's Best of 2017 Readers' Choice Poll, giving us top honors for "Best Facial!" Pick up the December issue to check out all the winners and to read more about our Perfecting Treatment and Remodeling Machine Facial.
November 12, 2017
Biorevitalization: Harnessing the power of cold lasers for glowing skin
We have added a cold laser treatment to our list of cutting-edge services! It may sound like the stuff from a Bond movie but we can assure you that it’s real and really effective.
Without further ado, we present the Biorevitalization Treatment.
The science behind the treatment
A revolutionary approach to promoting skin health, the Biorevitalization Treatment utilizes cold laser technology to dramatically increase the natural regenerative processes of the body. Capable of penetrating through tissue and into cell photoreceptors, the treatment combines two wavelengths—red and near infrared light waves—to encourage collagen generation, enhance detoxification, and boost the skin’s metabolism.
But wait, there’s more: Continuous light therapy causes vasodilation of the capillaries, resulting in increased blood flow. This means more nutrients to deprived cells, reduced swelling, and the elimination of toxins and by-products via the lymphatic system. Monochromic light activates enzymes, collagen, and stimulates the release of the chemical ATP to deliver energy to cells. With this increase in energy, cells can function at full capacity to stimulate collagen and elastin production, resulting in firmer, smoother skin.
Whatever your skin concern, biorevitalization can treat it
This biorevitalization treatment is fantastic for treating numerous skin ailments and concerns, including:
- Signs of aging
- Inflammation
- Rosacea
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Dull skin
- Everyday cuts and scrapes
- Oral lesions
- Burns
- Surgical wounds
How it works
For your treatment, skin is thoroughly cleansed, and is followed by gentle exfoliation and mechanical massage utilizing the machine. Next, a very small molecular-weight hyaluronic acid serum is applied to the skin before beginning the red light therapy. (When used in conjunction with red and near infrared light, low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is better absorbed by epidermal cells.) Finally, a hydrating mask is applied to soothe and plump skin. We finish with a serum and cream tailored to your skin.
This non-invasive, customized treatment is perfect for reactive and sensitive skin, there are no risks as the skin barrier is maintained throughout the treatment, and your skin temperature rises very little (you may not even feel the laser!). No downtime is required so you don’t have to hide out for a few days. You’ll leave the spa with radiant skin. Book your treatment today to experience the power of cold laser technology.
(photo: http://medicalj-center.info)
November 07, 2017
Change in the season = time for a Tata Harper peel or the Biologique Recherche Micropuncture Lab
If you’re like us, the change in seasons – colder weather outside, drier hot air inside – leaves us with dull, lifeless skin. That’s the bad news. The good news is that we have some terrific reparative and renewing treatments in the spa to bring your complexion back to life. We can treat your skin for sun and environmental damage that resulted from our glorious summer, as well as hydrate your skin to counter fluctuating temperatures and dry air.
Here are a couple of treatments that will treat sun damage, pigmentation, stressed skin and dehydration, and restore your skin to its radiant, glowing best.
Tata Harper Total Complexion Peel
This 100-percent natural peel has 22 high-performance ingredients that purify, smooth, balance, and hydrate your skin. Alpha hydroxy acids, poly hydroxy acids, and beta hydroxy acids join forces to exfoliate the skin and give it a gorgeous glow with no downtime. Come in for the 30-minute Total Complexion Peel, or experience the 60-minute Brightening Organic Facial, which includes extractions, massage, and moisturizing mask.
Micropuncture Lab
Our intensive treatment helps fight against signs of premature skin aging. The combination of the Cocktail d’Actifs Regenerants and the Biologique Recherche Micro-Puncture Lab simulates collagen production for immediately visible results. Wrinkles are visibly reduced and an instant lifting effect leaves your skin revitalized and plumped. We recommend a 3- or 6- session treatment plan. We treat the whole face, and it includes cleansing, mask, and finishing serums.
We can customize a treatment and recommend products for your specific skincare needs. Check out our services here and call us at 206-283-9295 to book your appointment before the holidays!
ILIA is the perfect makeup to set off your glowing skin this Autumn
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."
F. Scott Fitzgerald knew what he was talking about. If you’re like us, you use the new season as an opportunity to refresh your skin and update your look. An easy way to ease into autumnal style is to pick up some new makeup. We recommend ILIA, which we conveniently carry in the studio.
We just started carrying ILIA Vivid Foundation and our clients are loving the light, creamy consistency, and buildable coverage. Natural botanicals like rosehip seed oil and cranberry seed oil give an antioxidant boost, and hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates skin. And get this: a new ingredient, sourced from a tree on the Greek isle of Chios, offers a natural solution to reduce pore size and shine. The result is a flawless finish to your already glowing skin.
Add to that ILIA mascara, loose finishing powder, and our client favorite, the tinted lip conditioner. The shade Arabian Knights is a deep berry shade, perfect for Fall.
Come by to test out a few shades of Vivid Foundation; we’ll give you a sample to take home.
(photo: wanderlusting.co.uk)
September 24, 2017
July 19, 2017
It’s summer in Seattle! Show off glowing skin with new BR products
Summer means showing more skin, and we have four new body products from Biologique Recherche in the spa to help your skin glow. You'll be ready for the beach in no time!
This includes everything you love about P50 but it’s been designed for your entire body! Massage it in with the included silicone glove to promote fluid drainage and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Using Lotion P50 Corps is particularly recommended before and after prolonged exposure to the sun, before the application of a self-tanner, in winter, and before hair removal. When applying, focus on rough areas, which are more prone to discoloration.
To meet the specific problems of sensitive, devitalized, and very dehydrated skin, Biologique Recherche has developed this oxygenating and long-lasting moisturizing emulsion for the body. It comes in a spray bottle for easy application, and the emulsion has a light, non-sticky texture that penetrates fast. This is great for all types of thirsty skin.
Emulsion Originelle Regenerante Corps
This luxurious emulsion soothes and moisturizes the skin, protecting it from harsh climates. It regenerates the skin, replenishing and protecting with restored elasticity, softness and radiance. This rich formulation is recommended for all skin types and can be used over the entire body.
Creme Amincissante Oxygenante MC 110
This extraordinary cream oxygenates and stimulates. It trims and tones, thanks to an Essential Oil Complex (Thyme, Lemon, Cypress and Peppermint) that stimulates local micro-circulation. It’s recommended for all skin types and is ideal for damaged skin or for reducing localized stubborn adipose fat. Apply to areas you want to treat using the Massage Glove to disperse the active ingredients and help erase stubborn cellulite.
June 26, 2017
June 04, 2017
The big reveal: The Tata Harper Total Complexion Peel is here!
We are thrilled to offer the Tata Harper Total Complexion Peel, a professional-grade treatment that leverages the power of the revolutionary Tata Harper Multi-Acid Peel. Thanks to a host of naturally derived acids, there’s no downtime and no redness. The peel is unique for a professional peel, which can often include harsh chemicals and a recovery period for the skin.
This 100-percent natural and nontoxic peel has 22 high-performance ingredients that work for your skin, not against it. Multiple natural sources of Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Poly Hydroxy Acid, and Beta Hydroxy Acid work to purify, smooth, balance, and hydrate the look of your skin so you can achieve your best glow.
Here’s how it works: The peel itself is a 2-part system; each part is applied 1–2 times (depending on the client’s skin needs) before moving on to the next step. The first step (the Multi-Acid Complex) consists of AHAs and PHAs. The second step (Skin Rejuvenating Complex) consists of BHAs. AHAs, PHAs, and BHAs are most effective at different pHs, which is why they've been separated into two different products applied separately, and it makes this peel very effective for refining the skin's surface texture (which is what AHAs excel at) as well as breaking up congestion of sebum and dead skin within the pores to treat acne (enter the BHAs).
The 30-minute stand-alone treatment includes cleansing, the peel, and finishing products. It can also be incorporated into a 60-minute facial—which we’ve called the Tata Harper Brightening Treatment—that also includes extractions, light massage, and a moisturizing mask.
Pricing for the 30-minute peel is $60, and the 60-minute facial treatment is $185. Call today to experience this wildly effective and natural treatment.
May 28, 2017
A love letter to P50
We all love our P50. It's true love, our skin's soulmate. In fact, many of our clients can’t live without it. Biologique Recherche’s Dr. Allouche has called it a “potion in a lotion” and it is the keystone to BR’s skin care treatment. There’s nothing else like it on the market.
There are a few different versions, but all are the unique result of 30 years of development and experience. P50 balancing exfoliators speed up the epidermis' natural exfoliating process and the reconstruction of the epidermal shield. The fortified epidermis protects the skin, boosting its self-regeneration abilities. All BR treatments begin with the P50 ritual in the morning and evening. It gently exfoliates the skin, regulates excessive sebum secretion, moisturizes and helps maintain the epidermis' acid pH. It prevents and treats in-grown hairs, and is therefore ideal for pre- and post-shaving skin care.
Sound too good to be true? Well, don’t take it from us. Here are a few of the articles praising P50 (and dissing the smell, which, truth be told, is a bit acrid but it’s a small price to pay for the many benefits of this loved potion).
- Brides.com said it’s a must-have for every bride:
- Beauty hound Hannah Bronfman detailed her skin care regimen in the New York Times, putting Lotion P50 PIGM400 front and center.
- New York Magazine featured it under the headline “Jesus in a bottle.” Seriously.
Find your perfect P50:
Lotion P50 is the formulation that started it all, the original P50 is recommended for seborrheic or hyper-keratinized skin.
Lotion P50 V is the kinder formulation developed for less toned and devitalized skin.
Lotion P50 W is the gentlest exfoliator of the bunch. It is chock-full of anti-inflammatory active ingredients and ideal for fine, sensitive skin prone to redness.
Lotion P50 PIGM 400 is an exfoliating and brightening lotion perfect for dull complexions with hyperpigmented marks. Unexpected ingredients pack a powerful punch: Palmaria Palmata extract lightens pigmentation and inhibits melanin synthesis, AHAs exfoliate, and Vitamin B3 and Wasabi extract are powerful antioxidants.
To use P50:
The first week, soak a cotton pad moistened with water with Lotion P50 and apply to the face, neck and cleavage, patting upward gently without rubbing. The following days, skip the water and soak a dry cotton pad with Lotion P50. Follow with your other favorite BR products. And don’t worry if you first feel a bit of tingling upon use. When the pH of the epidermis is unbalanced, you will feel the P50’s acidity. Once the skin is balanced, that sensation goes away.
For more on this new formulation of P50, check out this Man Repeller interview with Dr. Allouche or article on Racked.com:
(photo: lipstickalley.com)
May 15, 2017
May 01, 2017
Night moves: How to take care of your skin after dark
You work hard, your days are long. Often, the last thing you want to do is wash your face before tumbling into bed. But we’re here to tell you that it matters. Be consistent and thorough with your evening skincare regimen.
It all starts with proper cleansing. Using the Biologique Recherche cleansing milk appropriate for your skin, massage upward and outward from the neck to the forehead. Rinse. Follow by swiping a cotton pad with P50 over your neck and face. Apply a targeted serum to treat your skin’s specific imbalances and then finish with your normal moisturizer. Now that you’ve removed makeup, dirt and pollution, it’s time to sleep to detoxify and repair your skin.
Sleep matters
Now that you’ve got your evening skincare routine down, let’s talk about sleep. You probably know that a good night’s sleep is essential to good health but it’s also critical for radiant youthful skin. Sleep is the body’s (and skin’s) method of self-repair. When you don’t get enough sleep, your skin could appear patchy, dry and lifeless, and you’ll have fine lines and dark circles under your eyes. Prolonged lack of sleep can result in cortisol levels rising, free radicals running amok, and collagen breaking down. In other words, your skin will age faster. No bueno.
There are so many factors that contribute to poor sleep: exposure to your device’s screens, stress, poor diet, caffeine, alcohol. When you think about it, it’s amazing that we get any shuteye at all.
Regardless of the reasons that result in fitful sleep or insomnia, however, sleep is critical to your skin and overall health. Staring at the ceiling in the dark while your mind spins is unhealthy and you need to take steps to mitigate the problem. Some solutions include melatonin and other herbal remedies, a consistent sleep schedule, sleep rituals such as meditation or a lavender oil bath. Good sleep and skincare hygiene will keep your skin clear and glowing.
(photo: morroccomethod.com)
March 28, 2017
Freshen up for spring with ILIA
The skies might still be grey but we have introduced some great color in the spa, thanks to ILIA beauty. In addition to a loose translucent powder called “Fade into You” and a powder brush, we are also carrying a new ILIA tinted lip conditioner in a pastel pink called “Hold Me Now.” It combines organic ingredients to soothe and condition the lips and this white-pink shade is perfect for spring—pair it with a strong eye for a fresh look.
Be sure to check out all ILIA products—we continue to introduce our clients to new products from this fantastic line. Launched in 2011, ILIA Beauty is dedicated to creating the purest products possible. The ethical-sustainable approach embodied in each piece is filled with certified organic bio-active botanicals that nourish and rejuvenate the skin. Stop in the spa and find discover ILIA, the perfect complement to radiant skin.
March 05, 2017
As spring approaches, we have your skincare solutions
Seasons change and so do your skincare needs. When the temperature fluctuates, it’s important to protect the skin, getting regular facials to reduce stress to the skin and improve resiliency. In addition, there are many effective Biologique Recherche products that can combat the elements and keep your skin looking its best, even as storms rage, temperatures veer wildly up and down the thermostat, and the sun starts making a regular appearance.
- Sérum Oligo-Protéines Marines brightens dull, devitalized winter skin.
- Fluide VIP O2 supplies oxygenation to reduce signs of fatigue and brighten your complexion (Svetlana’s tip is to layer Oligo-Proteines Marines with Fluide VIP O2 on top to help with dark circles).
- Lotion MC110 No1 offers hydration and extra exfoliation, as it smoothes and brightens.
- Crème Grand Millésime acts as a brightening cream, revitalizing the skin.
- Masque VIP O2 + Masque Vivant provides the best brightening effect, and it’s our favorite mask combo, especially during a season transition. We also recommend mixing Masque Vivant with a touch of baking soda and applying that as a brightening, exfoliating mask.
Stop in the studio today to discover the right solution for your skin as we transition into spring.
(photo: chiroaccess.com)
February 18, 2017
New BR Sérum A-Glyca combats aging skin
A new anti-aging solution has landed in the spa! Biologique Recherche has created Sérum A-Glyca to act against the phenomenon of glycation in the skin.
Here’s how it works.
Our body needs glucose—found in sugars—to function properly and to produce energy. But if there’s surplus sugar in the body, protein molecules can cross-link with sugar molecules. This is called glycation. These new sugar proteins affect the extracellular matrix proteins in the dermis, specifically collagen and elastin, and can accelerate the aging process. That’s where Sérum A-Glyca comes in. It keeps collagen and elastin fibers intact, thereby fighting the signs of aging and creating a youthful, radiant complexion.
But that’s not all! This wonder serum has an antioxidant action that protects the skin from external factors such as heat, UV rays and pollution, all of which can exacerbate glycation. With active ingredients of mimosa and carcinine, this quintessential serum:
- Acts against the phenomenon of glycation
- Protects proteins within the skin's structure
- Reduces deep lines and wrinkles
- Reduces signs of fatigue
- Enhances skin's firmness
- Brings radiance to the complexion
To use: On clean skin, apply a few drops of Sérum A-Glyca morning and night over the face, neck and décolleté, using gentle upward motion until the serum is absorbed.
Stop in the spa today to try out this effective, leading-edge product from BR!
January 28, 2017
Dry skin? Try our hydrating masks from Biologique Recherche
We’re moving toward spring but the weather is still, well, wintry. What this means for your skin is continued dehydration and seasonal sensitivity. But never fear, we have some solutions, namely hydrating masks. Biologique Recherche has several options, depending on your specific skincare needs.
Crème Masque Vernix: This treatment mimics the original composition of vernix (the moisturizing, protective, antibacterial substance found coating the skin of newborn human babies), thanks to a selection of active ingredients rich in lipids, proteins, and antioxidant peptides. This revitalizing, repairing, protective treatment is made for deficient, stressed-out skin.
Masque Visolastine E: Masque Visolastine E is a hydrating and revitalizing mask that enhances the skin's elasticity, prevents the sensations of tightness and softens the skin. Enriched with cellular peptides and fatty acids, the treatment calms the skin, while brightening and refreshing the complexion.
Masque Biosensible: This luxe cream mask is enriched with Fatty Acids, Hyaluronic Acid, anti-stress actives and the Specific BR Oxygenating Complex. Its formula contains high concentrations of active ingredients renowned for their high tolerance. Ideal for dehydrated, sensitive and reactive skin, this new treatment soothes, softens and brightens the skin immediately upon use.
Stop in the studio and let us help you select the best home treatment for your specific skincare needs!
January 11, 2017
Lotion P50 PIGM 400 lightens skin and reduces pigmentation marks
We all love our P50. In fact, many of our clients can’t live without it. Now, Biologique Recherche has rolled out a new formulation of this cult favorite, designed to lighten the skin and reduce pigmentation marks.
Lotion P50 PIGM 400 is an exfoliating and brightening lotion that is ideal for dull complexions with hyperpigmented marks. Unexpected ingredients pack a powerful punch: Palmaria Palmata extract lightens pigmentation and inhibits melanin synthesis, AHAs exfoliate, and Vitamin B3 and Wasabi extract are powerful antioxidants. Recover luminous and radiant skin with an even, lightened complexion.
Use as you would other P50 formulations: The first week, soak a cotton pad moistened with water with Lotion P50 PIGM 400 and apply to the face, neck and cleavage, patting upward gently without rubbing. The following days, skip the water and soak a dry cotton pad with Lotion P50 PIGM 400. Follow with your other favorite BR products.
And don’t worry if you first feel a bit of tingling upon use. When the pH of the epidermis is unbalanced, you will feel the P50’s acidity. Once the skin is balanced, that sensation goes away.
For more on this new formulation of P50, check out this Man Repeller interview with Dr. Allouche.
December 21, 2016
Time for an oil change?
As temperatures drop, our skin needs extra hydration and pampering. Oils get a bad rap, but incorporating key oils are an effective way to treat the skin during the winter. Of course, we’re not advocating slathering cooking oil all over your face in lieu of your usual moisturizer. But certain oils can target various skin problems and are even recommended for oily skin. While it might be counter-intuitive, cleansing oils can actually attract dirt and excess sebum like a magnet and oils extracted from plants have properties that will nourish, bolster, and improve every kind of skin tone.
Here are some of our favorites:
- Rosehip seed: Full of vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, this oil is an effective anti-aging and acne treatment. Its low pH protects the skin’s natural acid mantle, making it a wonderful balancing oil.
- Jojoba: Jojoba oil closely resembles our natural sebum, making it a ideal oil to protect and hydrate.
- Raspberry seed: What doesn’t raspberry seed oil do? It’s a source of essential fatty acids and antioxidants with a high level of Vitamin E. It offers natural UV protection and can treat eczema, psoriasis, sunburn, rosacea and rashes. It has anti-aging, brightening, moisturizing and balancing properties.
- Sunflower seed: Rich in linoleic acid, this anti-inflammatory oil can maintain the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss.
- Apricot kernel: Also high in essential fatty acids, apricot kernel oil is wildly nourishing.
- Cranberry seed: With a unique balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, this lovely oil is easily absorbed into thirsty skin. It revitalizes and replenishes the skin by balancing it, improving elasticity, and fighting free radicals.
Both Biologique Recherche and Tata Harper leverage the power of oils in their products. Here are Svetlana and Brynn’s picks for protecting your skin during the colder months:
Biologique Recherche Serum T.E.W.L.: This is BR’s secret weapon against extreme temperatures and weather conditions. A genuine lipidic shield, this serum protects, repairs and replenishes lipids through its combination of jojoba, raspberry seed, sunflower seed, apricot kernel, and cranberry seed oils.
Tata Harper Replenishing Nutrient Complex: This facial oil serum is lightweight and includes rosehip seed, jojoba, and apricot kernel oil. It infuses the skin with all sorts of good tings, such as vitamins, amino acids, minerals and antioxidants. It is particularly effective on the dry, chapped, irritated patches of skin that crops up in winter. It even helps control breakouts and excess sebum!
Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser: This cleanser includes jojoba, apricot kernel, sunflower seed, and argan kernel oils, among several others. It thoroughly cleanses with a silky blend of biocompatible oils while leaving the moisture barrier intact.
Stop by the spa and discover the power of oil!
December 10, 2016
A very special holiday sale
It's that time of year again! And no, we aren't talking about peppermint mochas and eggnog lattes. It's time for our annual holiday sale on products and services!
From December 15–17, come by the spa, give us a call, or visit our online store for 20 percent off all products and 20 percent off gift certificates* for any treatment! But wait, there's more! We're giving away complimentary goodie bags of Biologique Recherche samples when you stop by! Who doesn't love samples?
As a bonus during this time, we're also offering 40 percent off all Jane Iredale. We will be phasing out Jane Iredale cosmetics and bringing in more of ILIA Beauty for 2017, so come by to take advantage of this great deal and stock up on your favorites before they're gone!
To place a phone order and pick up your products from the hotel concierge, please give us a call at 206-283-9295.
Thank you for a wonderful year. Happy holidays!
*Discount good for one facial treatment, and does not apply to gift certificates purchased in our online store.
(photo: Stemology.com)
November 29, 2016
New in studio: Biologique Recherche’s Sérum 3R
Is time starting to take its toll on your complexion? Seeing wrinkles or sagging? There is something you can do to prevent and fight the signs of aging, and it’s called Sérum 3R.
This new advancement from Biologique Recherche is a renewing, regenerating and repairing serum for face. It is comprised of a complex antioxidant formula rich in exfoliating, firming, soothing and hydrating active ingredients. It’s perfect for devitalized and mature skin.
All you need to do is press a few drops into your skin between your P50 and day or night cream applications. Stop in the studio today to try out this wonder treatment.
November 01, 2016
Plump up dry skin with BR creams
With the change in the weather comes dry skin. It might be counter-intuitive, living in Seattle during the rainy winter season, to think that your skin needs additional moisture, but it does. The air is actually very dry in the Pacific Northwest. Never fear: we’ve got the cure for what ails dry skin.
Biologique Recherche offer many creams that are extremely hydrating and chock full of lipids, which lead to plumper, hydrated skin. Here are a few moisturizing creams that will get you and your skin through the next few months. Stop in the studio and we'll help you determine which one fits your needs best.
- Crème VG Derm: This luxe moisturizer is rich in protective botanical extracts and reconditioning Essential Fatty Acids. It's ideal for aging, dehydrated skin and is ideal for very dry skin and arid climates.
- Crème Masque Vernix: Rich in lipids, proteins, and antioxidant peptides, this revitalizing, repairing, protective treatment is perfect for deficient, stressed-out skin.
- Crème Dermo-RL: This lipid-replenishing, protective and repairing cream is a complete reconditioning and repairing treatment. Enriched with lipid-replenishing Blackcurrant Butter, moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid, and protective and repairing agents, its formula refills the skin with lipids and moisture.
- Creme VIP O2: Crème VIP O2 brightens the complexion, tones the skin and provides natural protection for the epidermis. A revolutionary combination of Regenerating Agents and the Specific Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex make this the perfect antipollution oxygenating cream for immediate healthy skin. It is recommended for tired, devitalized skin.
- Crème MSR-H: Redefine the face and firm the skin with this intensive beauty cream. It brightens and refreshes aging skin thanks to a formulation combining yam and soy extracts with the Specific Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex which tones and restructures the epidermis. It treats imbalances caused by aging and menopause and is recommended for mature skins.
- Crème Biofixine: This cream smoothes and reduces wrinkles and fine lines. This tensing first wrinkle cream is recommended for all skin types for use at the first sign of fine lines.
(Photo: adult-acne.net)
October 17, 2016
The French facial: What's it all about?
We talk a lot about the Classic French Facial, but what does that mean, exactly? No, we don’t give you a beret and a croissant as you leave. What we do provide, however, is a skincare experience that can transform your skin. For the first time, we are going to reveal what makes a Classic French Facial so special.
The philosophy of a Classic French Facial is first and foremost about respecting the physiology of the skin, the largest organ in the body. The goal is to make it better, healthier and beautiful. A Classic French Facial includes three primary components:
- Regulate
- Balance
- Improve
Regulate: We want to bring your skin to its original state, which means regulating oil production, without harming the protective layer of the skin. During a facial at Jill Bucy Skincare, your skin will be thoroughly cleansed as a gentle cleanser is massaged into your skin. Gentle cleansing is essential to regulating the skin without stripping it, which is why we recommend Biologique Recherche’s Lait U, a crème cleanser, for home cleansing.
Balance: Once the skin is properly cleansed and regulated, it needs to be brought back to proper pH, which should be slightly acidic. Enter P50, a lotion that balances the skin. Masques are also used during this stage to create the proper balance for your skin.
Improve: Once skin is regulated and balanced, it can then be improved. During a facial, relaxing lymphatic drainage massage with anti-aging pressure points will increase lymph flow. Then, our application of soin lissant booster with our unique sculpturing technique will give you healthier skin and a visible facelift. An Advanced French Facial is enhanced includes a machine during the last stage of treatment. We combine serums—customized to your skin—with either the Remodeling Face Machine or the Perfector to moisturize, tone and reshape the facial muscles, and promote the regeneration of the epidermis.
We love the various serums and crèmes from BR, both for the breadth of the line and the efficacy of the products. No matter what your individual skincare concerns—rosacea, mature skin, blemish-prone, dry—serums deliver powerful customized ingredients into your skin and creams moisturize and treat your face and neck.
With a Classic French Facial and a complementary at-home skincare regime, you’ll quickly see results. Instead of stripped, buffed, exfoliated skin, you’ll enjoy glowing, protected, healthy skin. Come in and experience a Classic French Facial today!
August 03, 2016
Biologique Recherche rolls out bespoke skincare program
Our clients have long known that Biologique Recherche is the gold standard in skincare. So it comes as no surprise that BR—a cult favorite amongst beauty insiders—has launched the Haute Couture program, a highly customized regimen where products are created exclusively to meet each client’s individual needs.
While we don’t offer the service but it just went on our beauty bucket list. Here’s why:
The six-month program begins with an assessment by Dr. Philippe Allouche himself (head of creation at BR). Specially trained estheticians will then provide an in-depth skin analysis courtesy of the Skin Instant Lab, a machine that measures hydration, elasticity and pigmentation (we offer Skin Instant Lab in the spa—ask for an analysis with your next treatment).
The results are then sent to Biologique Recherche’s laboratories in France. Their specialists will create an Haute Couture treatment box of serums and creams to target your specific skin issues. Dreamy, non?
New boxes are formulated each month during the program to reflect your changing skin needs that—combined with regular French facials—provide targeted, clinical results.
The service doesn’t come cheap. The six-month Haute Couture program retails at $12,500. Yeah, we know. That’s why it’s on our bucket list. Meanwhile, we’ll keep getting our Classic French Facials and using BR’s serums and creams at home.
Learn more about the program here.
(photo: dujour.com)
July 05, 2016
New product alert! ILIA Beauty in the studio
We are always looking to bring our clients the best in high-quality, effective skincare and makeup, and we seek out green and organic lines whenever possible. To that end, we are excited to carry ILIA Beauty products in the studio.
The new darling of women’s magazines and beauty bloggers, ILIA is dedicated to creating the purest products possible. The company’s ethical-sustainable approach is embodied in the entire line. Each product is filled with up to 85-percent bioactive organic ingredients that nourish and rejuvenate the skin. A combination of on-trend pigments and super nourishing elements has set ILIA apart from the conventions of organic beauty.
We currently stock these three key items:
- Moondance: ILIA Radiant Translucent Powder is an organic blend of powders including aloe vera with light essential oils of rosemary and thyme. Hibiscus flower extract acts as an antioxidant to the skin while non-nano zinc oxide provides SPF 20 protection. The fine pearl pigment offers light-reflecting properties that brings a luminosity to the skin. The brush has an “open” and “close” option, as well as a “buff” feature for more control. Great for the girl on the go, this refillable travel companion makes it easy to refresh your look throughout the day.
- Nightfall: ILIA’s mascaras reference the film noir era, and Nightfall is no exception: sultry eyes meet strength and determination in this rich black shade. Naturally preserved, Phenoxyethanol free, all ILIA mascaras are made with 100-percent natural dye.
- Tinted Lip Conditioners: Finally, a lip product that treats the lip while providing gorgeous color. ILIA Tinted Lip Conditioner combines organic ingredients to soothe and condition the lips, and 100-percent natural dye to tint the lip beautifully. Each shade carries a sheer swipe of color that increases in intensity when applied liberally. We have the following colors in stock: Nobody's Baby, Blossom Lady, Shell Shock, In Paradise, Crimson and Clover, Bang Bang, and Arabian Nights.
The packaging is gorgeous, if we do say so ourselves. All cream lip products are housed in a sleek recycled aluminum case. So stop into the studio and check out ILIA’s products, designed to make you more beautiful inside and out.
(photo: moochies.blog.com)
June 14, 2016
New BR serum addresses sagging skin
As we age, collagen and elastin breaks down and our skin starts to give into gravity. That’s the bad news. The good news is that Biologique Recherche has developed Sérum Matriciel Visage, a targeted serum that improves the structure and volume of the face. It improves the skin’s tone and tension by visibly reducing the signs of aging. Its formula combats the effects of gravity and the atrophy of fat and muscle tissues to rebalance the area of the cheekbones, cheeks and jowls, neck and the oval of the face.
A potent cocktail of firming and lifting ingredients
Sérum Matriciel Visage combines two powerful actions that provide immediate and lasting results on the cheeks, jaw, neck, and oval of the face:
- Intensified volume and filled facial hollows
- Surface tensor
The serum leverages the power of 10 active ingredients to work within all three layers of the skin:
- Glycoprotein from the Antarctic: Anti-wrinkle agent stimulates the growth of fibroblasts and the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
- Rye extract: Contributes to firming and smoothing the skin tissue, tightening the skin and increasing its tone.
- Knotgrass flavonoids: Protects the skin from damage caused by the sun and oxidation.
- Peony extract: Increases the thickness and density of the hypodermis to restore facial volume
- Tetrapeptide-2: Improves the skin’s firmness, cutaneous elasticity and appearance.
- Lipopeptide: Improves skin’s viscoelasticity, lifts the facial features, and increases resistance to gravity-induced deformation.
- Tetrapeptide-11: Increases the skins firmness while preventing sagging appearance and flaccidity.
- Cassava extract: Has an immediate surface effect to lift and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Planktonic exopolysaccharide: Smoothes the skin surface and fills wrinkles and fine lines after just 15 minutes, thanks to its long sugar chain.
How to use
After cleansing and applying P50, apply a few drops of the serum over the entire face, neck and décolleté in gentle upward movements until it’s completely absorbed.
Stop into the studio soon to try out BR’s newest skincare marvel.
April 13, 2016
Meet the Tata Harper Purifying Mask
Dubbed “nature’s solution to skin-aging pollution,” Tata Harper’s new Purifying Mask is a deep-cleansing detox treatment for your skin. And we’ve got it in the spa.
One of the biggest impacts for aging comes from our exposure to environmental toxins. Damage caused by free radicals and chemical pollution causes collagen and elastin fibers to break down. And when our skin is compromised on a cellular level and incapable of detoxifying from the inside, skin becomes dull and fine lines and wrinkles start to crop up.
Tata Harper’s Purifying Mask addresses our skin’s constant exposure to chemical and toxic pollutants by leveraging the power of fermentation and probiotics to deeply cleanse and detoxify the skin, while encouraging the skin's own detoxification processes from a cellular level.
Free from synthetics, artificial fragrances, fillers, GMO, and gluten, the Purifying Mask is clay-based, and infused with probiotics that act like a protective shield on the surface of the skin. When applied in a topical product, probiotics combat inflammation and harmful bacteria on the skin’s surface to improve clarity, eliminate dryness, and enhance antiaging effects. The mask is particularly effective for treating acne or rosacea.
April 02, 2016
Cutting-edge Second Skin Facial offers alternative to fillers
Jill Bucy Skincare is committed to bringing our clients the latest breakthroughs in European skincare. To that end, we are introducing the Second Skin Facial, a new anti-aging alternative to facial fillers developed exclusively by Biologique Recherche.
Here’s how it works: Designed to treat the special needs of mature skin, the Second Skin Facial utilizes cutting-edge electrospinning technology similar to a 3D printer to create a revolutionary fiber patch made up of 80-percent hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws moisture into the skin. Our estheticians strategically apply these patches to targeted areas to address fine lines and wrinkles. The result? Immediate visible results, such as plumper, more hydrated skin.
The treatment begins with a complete facial cleanse, followed by application of P50. To prepare the skin and improve the efficacy of the Second Skin technology, our esthetician expertly utilizes the Remodeling face machine. Then, electrospun hyaluronic acid patches are customized to perfectly fit the contours of your face and applied to the target areas. Second Skin Serum is then massaged into the patches for intense regeneration. To finish, Crème Masque Vernix is massaged into the face until completely absorbed.
Book your appointment today to experience this revolutionary treatment. $260 for Second Skin Facial with Remodeling Machine.
(photos: 3dprint.com)
March 14, 2016
Good fats = good skin. The power of GLA
Last week, we talked about the importance of Omega 3 essential fatty acids. Now, let’s turn our attention toward Omega 6 fatty acids. Linoleic acid is the primary Omega 6, and while the average American diet gets plenty of Omega 6s—through poultry and eggs, for instance—we don’t always get enough of the extra-awesome Omega 6 called gamma linolenic acid (GLA). In addition to having the power to fight everything from asthma to rheumatoid arthritis, it also helps reduce inflammation and combat eczema and dermatitis.
The best sources of GLA include:
- Borage oil: Borage Oil supplements are the best way to up your GLA intake. The seeds of the borage plant (pictured) is the richest source of this powerful acid.
- Hemp oil: Of all the vegetable oils available, hemp oil contains the highest amount of GLA. While it shouldn’t be used for cooking (it has a high amount of unsaturated fats), add it to a salad or drizzle it over grains or veggies to punch up the flavor.
- Spirulina: Mix spirulina powder into smoothies, sprinkle it on a salad, or use it to zest up your grains.
Other Omega 6-rich foods to incorporate into your diet:
- Avocado: Avocado is not only great for your body, it’s great for your palate. This rich vegetable can be sliced into salads, mashed into a fresh guacamole, or even folded into an omelet.
- Seeds & nuts: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of a stirfry or salad to add some Omega 6-packed crunch. Other nuts and seeds rich in Omega 6s include pine nuts, pistachios, raw sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds.
- Vegetable oils: These oils, including corn, safflower, sunflower, and grapeseed, are rich in linoleic acid but read labels carefully as many oils are refined and lose nutrients in the process.
- Grass-fed butter: Grass-fed cows produce milk fat with a 1:1 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 1, making it a great balanced choice for butter-lovers.
While consuming too much Omega 6 fatty acids can prove unhealthy, make strategic choices so you are reaching for the healthiest sources of GLA. Your clear, even complexion will thank you.
(photo: loghouseplants.com)
March 06, 2016
Improve Your Skin Through the Power of Omega 3s
Omega 3 fatty acids—ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)—are often touted for their many benefits, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, reducing inflammation, preventing depression, and improving skin health. They are great for the skin because they protect it from the sun, reduce inflammation and the appearance of fine lines, and keep your skin hydrated.
Here are just a few of our favorite food sources of this essential fatty acid:
- Salmon: Oily, fatty fish are one of the best sources of Omega 3s, and salmon’s at the top of the list, preferably wild Alaskan salmon. Add this—or Artic char, mackerel, sardines, halibut, oysters—into frequent meal rotation.
- Cod liver oil: Your mom was onto something when she forced you to swallow a spoonful of this potent oil. Taken as an oil or in a capsule, cod liver oil also contains skin-saving vitamins A & D.
- Flax seed: A rockstar when it comes to the Omega 3 fatty acid ALA, flaxseed is six times richer in Omega 3 fatty acids than most fish oils! Add flaxseed oil to your smoothies or salad dressing, and try sprinkling flaxseeds on your yogurt or oatmeal.
- Walnuts: After flaxseed and chia seeds, walnuts are the best nut in terms of essential fatty acids, which translate into hydrated skin and shiny hair.
- Spinach: Whether fresh, frozen or canned, spinach is a powerhouse when it comes to Omega 3s. Arugula, broccoli, cauliflower, pinto beans and kidney beans are also great vegetarian sources of Omega 3s.
Suddenly, we’re craving salmon with a spinach salad studded with walnuts and dressed with flaxseed oil… We digress. The point is, there are loads of foods with high levels of Omega 3s. Seek out your favorites and incorporate them into your diet for glowing, hydrated skin.
(photo: walnuts.org)
February 18, 2016
Detoxify with AlkaBath
Processed foods, lack of exercise, stress, pollution—all these factors create an acidic environment in your body.
Your system works tirelessly to neutralize the acids and toxins as they appear in your system. It does this by leaching minerals from your blood, skin, tissues, bones, etc. As you can imagine, this is not good.
Enter AlkaBath.
A simple and luxurious way to detoxify your body is to soak, AlkaBath alkaline mineral bath salts bring your bathwater to the optimum pH value of pH 8.5. Why is this important? By providing an optimal pH environment for your skin, AlkaBath helps your body flush out wastes, acids, and toxins.
This isn’t a new concept. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans alkalized, using sodium bicarbonate, milk, or alkaline soaps. The elderly used soft soap with values about pH 9.0. Leaching baths lasting for several hours were a traditional part of ancient Japanese and Mexican culture and are still practiced in these countries due to their benefits for overall physical and spiritual well being.
AlkaBath follows in this tradition. Thanks to finely ground precious stones—agate, carneol, citrine, chrysoprase, chalcedony, sapphire, rock crystal and onyx—AlkaBath allows the skin to purify and self-oil, giving it perfect suppleness. A bath temperature of 36°– 38° C (97°–100° F) is recommended for full baths, and you should spend at least 30 minutes—45–60 minutes is ideal—soaking. Use 3 tablespoons per bath. For even greater results, brush your body every ten minutes with a bath brush for a simulating effect.
Stop in the studio today and pick up AlkaBath. Your bath and your body will thank you!
January 29, 2016
New hand treatment results in youthful, hydrated skin
Often an unforgiving reflection of the aging process, hands have it rough. The epidermis has 4–5 times less moisturizing factors than the face, which results in constant dehydration and an accelerated aging process. Add to that constant use and exposure to sun, wind, cold weather, hot water, detergents, and you get rough, dry, sensitive skin and fragile, damaged fingernails.
That’s where the Jill Bucy Skincare Hand Treatment comes in.
It utilizes Biologique Recherche products and is designed to moisturize, reduce pigmentation, and brighten your hands while you’re enjoying a facial treatment. Skin will be perfectly hydrated, regain suppleness, softness and radiance.
The treatment begins by applying P50 to the hands and arms. Then, Masque Gommage Mains gently exfoliates the hands using jojoba wax beads and poly-alpha-hydroxy acids, which stimulate cellular renewal. Hyaluronic acid hydrates, and sorrel extract unifies the epidermis. This is worked in and removed, then Masque Visolastine E is applied to the hands, which are then placed in plastic mitts until the end of the facial.
At this point, the mask is removed and followed by a massage that utilizes Emulsion Mains PIGM 400, a multi-beneficial treatment that counters the imbalances of dry, pigmented hands. This rich cream reduces the appearance of existing pigmentary imperfections and helps to prevent new spots from forming. Watercress sprout extract brightens, avocado oil and shea butter are intensely moisturizing, and rosemary oil is protective. In a word, delicious.
You’ll leave with smoother, hydrated, more youthful looking hands. This add-on treatment is $50.
(Photo: www.casperplasticsurgery.com)
January 18, 2016
Welcome to the future: the Biologique Micropuncture Lab
Have you experienced the amazing results of the Biologique Micropuncture Lab, a revolutionary treatment that can help you maintain a glowing, youthful appearance? Seriously. Science doesn’t lie.
Biologique Recherche has developed the Biologique Micropuncture Lab to combine the best of BR techniques and products with the proven process of building up the skin through tiny micropunctures in the epidermis. BR elevates micropuncture to a new level by incorporating it with other proven techniques and products.
How it works
This method is based on the capacity of the epidermis to regenerate itself when stimulated. When micropuncture perforations occur, they release growth factors that then activate fibroblasts, which in turn produce collagen and elastin, two things essential to skin health.
The method is based on 0.25mm puncture into the skin (which only penetrates the intra-epidermal target zone so there’s no risk of bleeding) with single-use sterile needles. In addition, the needle application area measures about 1cm and is significantly more accurate than a roller, enabling targeted and perfectly controllable results.
The obtained effects are the stimulation of intra-dermal collagen production and increased penetration of a special BR serum, Cocktail d’Actiffs Regenerants.
Results at a glance
The result is that skin is refined, fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed, and scars are minimized. There is no risk of bleeding, and the technique is nearly painless.
Here's the laundry list of results that the Biologique Micropuncture Lab produces:
- Moisturizes skin and helps it to regain elasticity and smoothness
- Offers visible results after the first session, cumulative effects with each additional session
- Clearly improves skin quality (moisture and tone)
- Results in more radiant complexion
- Makes sagging skin feel denser, restructured and stretched
- Plumps up skin and rejuvenates face, resulting in less tired looking complexion
- Provides completely natural results, without any artificial or pinched appearance
- Revitalizes epidermis while delivering a supplement of 64 essential active ingredients
- Stimulates tissue repair and reactivates the fiber production process
- Smooths and plumps skin
- Helps with premature aging
Call 206-283-9295 today to experience this wildly effective treatment.
December 20, 2015
Seattle Exclusive: Revolutionary Skin Instant® Lab
We are pleased to announce the exclusive debut in Seattle of Biologique Recherche's Skin Instant® Lab! It’s a completely revolutionary analysis, diagnosis, and product/treatment prescription system that monitors changes in clients’ skin over time. This allows our estheticians to customize a skincare plan for you, and tweak it as your skincare needs change.
Here’s how it works: The Skin Instant Lab consists of five probes that measure hydration, trans-epidermal water loss, elasticity, pigmentation, and sebum levels. The probes link to a computer equipped with an exclusive diagnosis and analysis software program developed by Biologique Recherche.
While connected to the BR database, the Skin Instant Lab combines expert dermo-cosmetic analysis and the registered measurements to recommend a selection of BR products and treatments that are perfectly customized to each client.
Initial analysis results with clients have been phenomenal. The system targets several products in categories such as cleansing care, masks, and serums, and then your esthetician selects the most appropriate course of treatment and ideal products for you to further customize the experience. The result? A perfect prescription for your unique skincare needs.
Book your next treatment with us today to experience this state-of-the-art system from Biologique Recherche.
December 10, 2015
Meet Brynn Strader
Meet the newest addition to Jill Bucy Skincare, esthetician Brynn Strader.
Brynn’s passion for skincare started early. “I used to make up products as a kid,” she says. “I’d mix berries with lotion, for example, to make a moisturizing mask.” Moving beyond her own experiments, she embraced trying and researching new products.
Before Brynn turned her passion for skincare into her profession, she was a graphic designer with a BA in liberal arts from The Evergreen State College. In early 2015 she enrolled at the Euro Institute of Skincare, and now Brynn is a licensed esthetician mastering the protocols of Jill Bucy Skincare and Biologique Recherche.
And BR’s line blends perfectly with her enthusiasm for effective products and helping a client achieve radiant skin at any age. “I think BR’s products and formulations are really sophisticated and include unique ingredients, such as wasabi extract in Crème PIGM 400 and Serum PIGM 400,” Brynn says.
Brynn’s beliefs align with the JBS and Biologique Recherche philosophy of using state-of-the-art products and non-invasive treatments to customize a skincare program. “I like that Biologique Recherche is focused more on developing an effective daily skincare routine, rather than relying solely on treatments to have great skin.”
That said, she couldn’t be more excited to get her hands on clients’ skin. “I like seeing a client come in and knowing that I can help her to relax, even temporarily. Touch is very important and a lot of people don’t have nearly enough human contact. I enjoy having a one-on-one connection and focusing exclusively on a client’s specific needs.” And she also loves the results: glowing skin and a relaxed, more centered demeanor.
Book a facial now to experience Brynn’s commitment to a beautiful, transformative treatment.
November 14, 2015
4 ways to treat rosacea
Do you have fine red lines around your noses and on your cheeks, tiny pimples, and dry or reddened patches? You might suffer from rosacea.
You’re not alone.
Rosacea is a disorder that affects an estimated 45 million people around the world. And while diet can trigger rosacea breakouts, the exact causes are not known. Genetics, an autoimmune response to bacteria, a mite that lives in high numbers on the skin, and a protein have all been thought to contribute to rosacea.
But there’s hope.
A host of Biologique Recherche products are specifically formulated to treat redness and rosacea.
- Sérum Ethryos is a targeted way to soothe the skin and reduce redness. Just apply a few drops to the affected area before moisturizing.
- CrèmeVerte Espoir soothes and balances reactive or sensitive skin, thanks to high concentrations of repairing botanical extracts.
- Sérum Biosensible: Both this serum and the masque below help to reduce skin sensitivity and strengthen the epidermis.
- Masque Biosensible: This luxe moisturizer is chock full of fatty acids, hyaluronic acid, anti-stress actives and the BR Oxygenating Complex. It is ideal for sensitive, reactive and dehydrated skin.
If you suffer from rosacea or just red, inflamed skin, come into the studio and how we can soothe, balance, and transform it into radiant, glowing skin.
(photo: freeproductreviews.org)
November 08, 2015
Treating your skin now that summer is over
While we emphasized the importance of hydrating and protecting the skin as we move into cooler weather, we must also stress the importance of treating your skin to reverse any sun exposure you experienced during our long, glorious summer.
To that end, Svetlana recommends several Biologique products that will repair and renew:
- P50: The rock upon which BR is built, P50 is a must. Balancing exfoliators speed up the epidermis' natural exfoliating process and the reconstruction of the epidermal shield. The fortified epidermis can then fulfill its protective functions completely, enhancing skin's self-regeneration potential.
- Lotion MC 110 No1 or No2: A supplement to P50, this restructuring lotion exfoliates and tones the epidermis and smoothes lines and wrinkles.
- Masque Vivant: BR’s balancing mask par excellence, Masque Vivant is ideal for skin that got a little too much sun. High concentrations of Yeast, Cucumber, and Witch Hazel extracts gently but effectively purify the skin, transforming a dull, uneven complexion into radiant skin.
- Crème PIGM 400: The sun can leave skin uneven, dull and even spotted. This secret weapon is a concentrated mix of brightening, anti-spot and protective ingredients. Its formulation helps correct existing imperfections and prevents the appearance of further pigmentary spots. The complexion is brighter and the skin more uniform.
- Sérum PIGM 400: Used in conjunction with Crème PIGM 400, this brightening, spot-correcting serum illuminates the complexion and fights free radicals. In addition, the serum will help prevent further sun damage and dark spots.
In addition, there are some great foods you can incorporate into your diet going forward to protect your skin from the sun, including salmon and dark chocolate (not exactly a hardship!). We write about our top 10 foods here.
And of course, come in for a treatment—a Classic French Facial, paired with the Perfector Treatment, will revitalize and repair the skin. Your skin will feel transformed, even as the leaves are changing.
(photo: sandelcenter.com)
October 01, 2015
Introducing the Pumpkin Spice Facial
Everything’s coming up pumpkins! The Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks and all is right in the world. However, with the change of season, things might not be quite right with your complexion.
Enter the Pumpkin Spice Facial.
More gentle than but just as effective as chemical peels, our unique treatment has simultaneous actions: Our pumpkin peel exfoliates and draws out impurities while introducing vitamins, enzymes and nutrients into the skin. It is great for smoothing the skin, as the naturally occurring salicylic acid and enzymes in pumpkin remove the dead surface cells that cause rough texture and alpha hydroxy acids increase cell turnover.
High in antioxidants and nutrients, natural pumpkin is used in beauty products to treat tired skin. Our exclusive facial also features a pumpkin collagen mask, which soothes, smooths, and plumps the skin. A sheet mask delivers the benefits of pumpkin extract to the skin as green tea extract and collagen soothe.
And it smells as delicious as your favorite autumn latte. Our exclusive Pumpkin Spice Facial offers a decadent experience for the senses and will result in glowing skin and immediate results. $145
Call us at
206-283-9295
206-283-9295 to book!
September 08, 2015
Fall Special Offers
As we move into Fall, our skin—as well as our schedule—changes. We know you're crazy busy so we've put together some special September offers to ensure you are putting your best face forward!
Vital Cleanse in Under an Hour
Busy with work, getting the kids back to school, and the onset of the holidays? Feel as if you just can’t fit any self-care into your packed schedule? We feel your pain. And we also know this: radiant skin is important to you. So we’ve created a 45-minute treatment to refine and refresh your skin. We’ll get you glowing in under an hour so you can get back to your busy life. $95
Free Peel with Any Facial
If you book any facial treatment during September, receive a complimentary Masque Aux Acides de Fruits peel. In addition to our amazing French facials, Masque aux Acides de Fruits purifies and renews keratinized skin. Its formulation is rich in apple, grape and ginger fruit acids, all of which renew the skin. It is recommended for thick, keratinized, aging skin.
Call the studio at 206-283-9295 and book today to have radiant skin throughout the Fall season!
(photo: http://organicpassion.info/)
July 24, 2015
The Tata Harper Organic Facial: The At-Home Version
Have you experienced the luscious, effective products of Tata Harper? Due to your requests and our love of all things Tata, we now offer an hour-long Rejuvenating Organic Facial that uses only Tata Harper 100% natural organic products and our clients have swooned.
To take care of your skin in between treatments at the spa, you can refresh and refine your skin with three Tata Harper 100% natural organic products and an easy at-home routine.
Here's how:
- Cleanse with Tata's Regenerating Cleanser to polish and revive your complexion.
- Next, apply the Resurfacing Mask for an instant glow from the inside out.
- Finish with a spritzing of the Hydrating Floral Essence to freshen, hydrate and awaken the senses.
When you need a professional treatment, just call us to book an appointment and discover the magic that happens when Jill Bucy Skincare meets Tata Harper Skincare.
July 06, 2015
Top 10 foods that protect your skin from the sun
If you’ve ever had a treatment with us, you have probably heard about foods that can improve your skin in various ways. We hope you’re drinking lemon water to reduce inflammation, for example. But did you know there are an army of tasty and powerful foods that can help protect your skin from the sun and repair cells damaged by sun exposure. Of course, we still recommend you use an effective sunscreen, such as the new Biologique Recherche Protection U.V. But with the summer rays beating down, why not take extra precaution and reach for these great foods—including dark chocolate!—when shopping for groceries?
- Tomatoes: Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene, an antioxidant that provides long-term protection against UV-induced skin irritations.
- Watermelon: Guess what? This sweet summer staple also contains lycopene so cut yourself a slice or make a refreshing watermelon salad.
- Salmon: The Northwest’s favorite fish—as well as other fatty fish and some shellfish—contains high-levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, proven anti-inflammatory compounds that also protect cells from free radical damage and maybe even skin cancer.
- Carrots and sweet potatoes: The beta-carotene in these veggies can protect and even repair cells damaged by the sun.
- Fruits high in vitamin C: Reaching for oranges, kiwis and fruits high in vitamin C will battle the free radicals that crop up when cells are damaged by sun exposure.
- Dark Chocolate: Yes, it’s true! Dark chocolate with a high raw cocoa content are chockablock with flavonoids, another antioxidant ready to do battle in the fight against certain types of sun damage, such as UV-induced sunburns.
- Almonds and sunflower seeds: You probably already know the health benefits of nuts and seeds but these particular ones are loaded with vitamin E, which not only protects the skin but slows the aging of skin cells.
- Kale: Kale is trendy and with good reason. Along with other cruciferous veggies like broccoli, kale is packed with antioxidants, which as you now know, takes on free radicals.
- Red apples: The red peel of an apple is chockablock with triterpenoids, which can help kick cancer cells to the curb. Who knew?
- Green tea: No list is complete without signing the praises of green tea. In this case, it’s a powerful polyphenol in the tea that takes on free radicals and can prevent skin cancer from developing.
(Photo: secretlifeofachefswife.com)
July 01, 2015
Experience the Tata Harper Rejuvenating Organic Facial
Have you experienced the Tata Harper Organic Facial? Due to your requests and our love of all things Tata (that's her at right, after receiving a treatment from Svetlana), we added this Rejuvenating Organic Facial to our menu of services and our clients have swooned.
This hour-long facial features all Tata Harper 100% natural organic products (which, if you haven't tried, you must. In addition to being powerful treatments for your skin, they smell and feel luscious). Back to the facial: A skin analysis kicks off the treatment, which includes two custom cleanses, a mask, extractions, an application of a customized blend of serums, a cream, and finishing serum. This wildly effective treatment—which leverages the power of enzymes—is great for gently but thoroughly exfoliating, cleaning and treating the skin. The result is youthful, radiant skin. $145
Call to book your appointment and discover the magic that happens when Jill Bucy Skincare meets Tata Harper Skincare.
May 28, 2015
Sunday hours: Book your next French skincare treatment
Summer is upon us and skin needs to be prepared to face increased sun, socializing and overall exposure to the elements. We are here to help.
Starting in June, we will be taking appointments on Sundays to help address your skincare needs AND busy schedule.
Just call us at 206-283-9295 to book an appointment for your favorite French skincare treatment.
March 16, 2015
Introducing the Biologique Recherche Micropuncture Lab & Professional Epilator
Jill Bucy Skincare is beyond excited to introduce two new state-of-the-art services: Biologique Micropuncture Lab and the Professional Epilator. Read on to find out how these new treatments can help you maintain a glowing, youthful appearance. Seriously. Science doesn’t lie.
Biologique Micropuncture Lab
Welcome to the future. And the future features fantastic, glowing skin. Biologique Recherche has developed the Biologique Micropuncture Lab to combine the best of BR techniques and products with the proven process of building up the skin through tiny micropunctures in the epidermis. Let’s tell you how.
The issue of tissue aging
The tissue aging process is extremely complex and occurs as an inevitable chain reaction, when the cellular or the intrinsic biochemical components of both the dermis and epidermis may suffer, become modified, break down, or even disappear. For example, between the ages of 20 and 80, the number of dermal fibroblasts—which produces collagen and elastin—declines by half in the dermis.
That’s where the Biologique Micropuncture Lab comes in.Biologique Rechereche takes the micropuncture beauty technique and elevates it to a new level by incorporating it with other proven techniques and products. Beauty therapists now have in their arsenal a highly active instrument that targets dermal–epidermal exchanges with great precision while boosting the results of other Biolologique Recherche techniques.
How it works
This method is based on the capacity of the epidermis to regenerate itself when stimulated. When micropuncture perforations occur, they release growth factors that then activate fibroblasts, which in turn produce collagen and elastin, two things essential to skin health.
The method is based on 0.25mm puncture into the skin (which only penetrates the intra-epidermal target zone so there’s no risk of bleeding) with single-use sterile needles. In addition, the needle application area measures about 1cm and is significantly more accurate than a roller, enabling targeted and perfectly controllable results.
The obtained effects are the stimulation of intra-dermal collagen production and increased penetration of a special BR serum, Cocktail d’Actiffs Regenerants.
Results at a glance
The result is that skin is refined, fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed, and scars are minimized. There is no risk of bleeding, and the technique is nearly painless.
The treatment:
- Moisturizes skin and helps it to regain elasticity and smoothness
- Offers visible results after the first session, cumulative effects with each additional session
- Clearly improves skin quality (moisture and tone)
- Results in more radiant complexion
- Makes sagging skin feel denser, restructured and stretched
- Plumps up skin and rejuvenates face, resulting in less tired looking complexion
- Provides completely natural results, without any artificial or pinched appearance
- Revitalizes epidermis while delivering a supplement of 64 essential active ingredients
- Stimulates tissue repair and reactivates the fiber production process
- Smooths and plumps skin
- Helps with premature aging
The Professional Epilator
Have you been making a laundry list of complaints for your next visit to the dermatologist? Want to get rid of skin tags, a cherry angioma that just cropped up on your torso, broken capillaries around your nose? You don’t need to visit the dermatologist; you can just stop into the studio and try out the Professional Epilator.
This cutting-edge tool safely and effectively removes blemishes, lesions growths, and irregularities. The handheld device combines radio and high-frequency currents. It’s gently placed over the targeted treatment area, where a 3–5-second pulse of high-intensity radio frequency is emitted, delivering heat to the layers of skin. By drawing and vaporizing the moisture within the targeted cells, the skin irregularity will quickly slough off and fade away.
How it works
The treatment is non-evasive and completely safe for the skin. It doesn’t require any numbing agents, and delivers a quick pulse of energy to naturally encourage the sloughing of dead skin cells. It’s not painful; clients report a very fast pinching sensation at the treatment site. The process takes from 3–5 seconds per treatment spot. It can be used to treat the face, neck, torso, arms and legs, and depending on the area being treated, a repeat session may be required but the results are usually permanent, with no visible scarring.
Both men and women find excellent results with the procedure, which can safely treat any skin type.
Results at a glance
The professional epilator can eliminate:
- Skin tags
- Cherry angiomas
- Sebaceous hyperplasia
- Broken capillaries
- Sunspots
- Milia
- Minor skin flaws
Recovery
Clients should expect the recovery period to take 2-7 days after treatment. Minor redness may occur at the treatment site, but will quickly diminish as the blemish fades. No downtime is required after the procedure. Your esthetician can assess your skin’s condition and then design a personalized treatment plan to meet your unique needs and wishes.
February 04, 2015
Biologique Recherche rolls out suncare
At long last, Biologique Recherche has added a range of sun care products. These highly anticipated products have been meticulously developed to earn their place on the Biologique Recherche product list.
It was worth the wait.
Years of intense research and testing have resulted in a Triple Shield Sun Care Range of technologically advanced, 100-percent mineral creams that are formulated to work in concert with each other to create a complete approach to sun care.
Made from natural, non-chemical ingredients, the three-step process:
- Readies your skin for the sun
- Keeps it safe from harmful UVA, UVB & Infrared rays
- Regenerates the epidermis after sun exposure
With an SPF index of 25, it protects your skin while allowing the benefits of Vitamin D. Stop in the studio to pick up the sun care you’ve always dreamt of.
January 21, 2015
December 19, 2014
Plump up dry skin with BR creams
With the change in the weather comes dry skin. It might be counter-intuitive, living in Seattle during the rainy winter season, to think that your skin needs additional moisture, but it does. The air is actually very dry in the Pacific Northwest. And we’ve got the cure for what ails dry skin.
Biologique Recherche offer many creams that are more hydrating and contain more lipids, which lead to plumper, hydrated skin. Here are a few that will help a girl out during the next few months. Stop in the studio to see which one fits your needs best.
- Crème Dermo-RL: This lipid-replenishing, protective and repairing cream is a complete reconditioning and repairing treatment. Enriched with lipid-replenishing Blackcurrant Butter, NMF (Natural Moisture Factor), moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid and protective and repairing agents, its formula refills the skin with lipids and moisture. This treatment is ideal for lipid-deficient and dehydrated skin.
- Creme VIP O2: Crème VIP O2 brightens the complexion, tones the skin and provides natural protection for the epidermis. A revolutionary combination of Regenerating Agents and the Specific Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex make this the perfect antipollution oxygenating cream for immediate healthy skin. It is recommended for tired, devitalized skin.
- Crème MSR-H: Redefine the face and firm the skin with this intensive beauty cream. It brightens and refreshes aging skin thanks to a formulation combining yam and soy extracts with the Specific Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex which tones and restructures the epidermis. It’s ideal for imbalances caused by aging and menopause and is recommended for mature skins.
- Crème Biofixine: This cream smoothes and reduces wrinkles and fine lines. This tensing first wrinkle cream is recommended for all skin types for use at the first sign of fine lines.
So stop in the spa and pick up a hydrating treatment for your skin. And remember that if you purchase a gift certificate for a Classic French Facial or more indulgent treatment ($135 minimum) through the end of December, you'll get 20% off when you book a facial for yourself. (Receive 20% off for every gift certificate you purchase.) Stop by or call the studio at 206-283-9295 to pick up your gift certificates and hydrating cream!
(Photo: howtotut.com)
November 29, 2014
Holiday special for our clients
Happy holidays!
Purchase a gift certificate for a Classic French Facial or more indulgent treatment ($135 minimum) through the end of December and get 20% off when you book a facial for yourself. (Receive 20% off for every gift certificate you purchase.) Stop in the studio today to pick up your gifts and book a facial for yourself to ensure radiant skin during the holidays.
Stop by or call the studio at 206-283-9295 to pick up your gift certificates!
November 19, 2014
Discover Crème Masque Vernix for baby-smooth skin
Want skin as smooth as a baby's? Well, check out the newest BR masque in the studio. Crème Masque Vernix mimics the original composition of vernix (the moisturizing, protective, antibacterial substance found coating the skin of newborn human babies), thanks to a selection of active ingredients rich in lipids, proteins, and antioxidant peptides. This revitalizing, repairing, protective treatment is ideal for deficient, stressed-out skin.
You can either apply a thin layer in the morning after using your P50 or, for a deeper treatment, apply a thick layer and leave on for ten minutes, removing the mask with a damp cotton pad.
Stop in the studio and experience the wonder of this spectacular new treatment.
(Photo: www.whattoexpect.com)
September 18, 2014
November special: Free peel with Advanced French Facial
If you book an Advanced French Facial during all of November, receive a peel of your choice—the P50 Visage or the Aux Acides de Fruits peel.
If you need a refresher on what all this means, the Advanced French Facial features the following:
- Consultation and thorough skin analysis followed by deep cleansing, exfoliation, and gentle extractions
- Relaxing accupressure and lymphatic massage of the arms, head, and neck to encourage decongestion
- Customized masque and clinical aromatherapy to aid in healing and revitalization
- Additional lifting, toning, and cleansing techniques, according to client needs
Now about the peels:
Masque Exfoliant P50 Visage smooths and balances skin that has thickened, lost its lustre or is prone to uneven pigmentation.
Masque aux Acides de Fruits purifies and renews keratinized skin. Its formulation is rich in apple, grape and ginger fruit acids which renew the skin. It is recommended for thick, keratinized, aging skin.
Call the studio at 206-283-9295 and book today to have radiant skin throughout the holidays!