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Jean Claude Biguine Blr launches Aromatherapy Associates London

Recently Aromatherapy associates, London was launched in Jean Claude Biguine, bangalore and I had an opportunity to get a spa therapeutic massage done.
Jean Claude biguine is not unknown to any of us in bangalore or elsewhere for its luxurious beauty services and now this collaboration makes it doubly fantastic.

I was introduced to the products by Christina from #jcb that are natural, parabens free and against animal testing, extracted from inexhaustible variety of plants and flowers imparting healing properties to these oils.
The philosophy of this brand is to give you mindful beauty, balancing your chakras and taking you through a sensorial journey while enhancing your well being.
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I chose to be natural that day and went without makeup since I wanted the natural radiance to shine through and voila it was an amazing experience.
A restful day, started with strawberries and green tea, took forward with hearty laughter and chat while discussions with the consultant Christina and the rest and culminated with a fantastic massage leaving me looking radiant.

My products were chosen according to my skin type, although there’s a whole range of bath, body care products to choose from #aromatherapyassociates #london and the treatments are available at Jean Claude Biguine now in #bangalore

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Geraldine Howard“The co founder of the Aromatherapy Associates, Geraldine Howard says that she believes that enriching aromatherapy experience nurtures the body and boosts the spirits.”


So let us share this legacy of essential oils and their therapeutic benefits in skin and mind.
*The treatments at JCB are also running offers at the salon so do visit and experience it.

Thank you JCB for the wonderful experience.

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Anuja Pandey

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Making statements with VLCC Style Statements

It was a lovely afternoon with lots of fashionable and lovely women coming together along with the team of doctors, nutritionists, skin and hair specialists,at VLCC, when the discussions over wellness, health, skin and hair went on with bloggers shooting their questions incessantly. The team of VLCC was not only enthusiastically attending to our queries but also gave extensive insight into issues related to health and wellness.

We all have grown up hearing about VLCC but, to my surprise, all I knew of it was it was a weight loss centre. But this noon was an eye opening one when I realised it’s a holistic wellness health approach which needs to be worked on when you are dealing with issues like weight gain or skin or hair troubles. Finally it all is related and thus if you go to seek treatment then it’s not just externally but it will begin internally.

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VLCC has introduced many a skin and hair treatments, and has made weight loss for people with ailments like pcod and thyroid too achievable and possible while keeping it simple and plausible.

  1. We discussed at length the vampire facelifts or Dracula facials of Kim Kardashian fame. The process is known as PRP wherein your own blood is taken n the platelets are re injected to give you a fresh supply of growth cells and thus your skin is left beautiful, thus the name ( finally as legend may have it, vampires survived on blood). Simailar process is used for hair regrowth too.
  2. We also discussed on how PCOS is one of the common lifestyle diseases and has the repercussions of weight gain, acne, facial hair etc and how diet and workout together could combat this. So once you are at VLCC you might have gone for your weight or skin or hair but the holistic approach of their treatment will take care of all the aspects.
  3. We discussed some cosmetic treatments too like the eyelash extensions, laser hair removals, gold thread lift etc. The eyelash extension can be done in few hours for long, doll like effect and it stays for few months, precisiely almost 7 weeks. Then you could go back again, although it needs to be taken care of in terms of makeup removal every time, gentle touch n no rubbing of eyelashes.
  4. Gold thread face lift takes care of the sagging skin and wrinkles.
  5. Various luxurious hair treatments are also available at the centres.
  6. The recently introduced pumpkin peel is for sensitive skin also, and even acne prone skin.
  7. I came to know about the extra lightening Glutathione injections of Kajol fame, and how glutathione which is a peptide and a powerful antioxidant and is naturally made in our body is responsible for making our skin also light and this can be achieved here.( although I’m personally not in favour of fair skin being the definition of beauty as #darkisbeautiful and we must take pride in how we are such unique creations of our creator, the Janani ( our Mother Nature) . My mom always said “believe in the power of nature, it makes sure you are beautiful in your own unique way“.
  8. The many therapies including non invasive methods for spot and inch reduction has made it possible for many to combat fat as it is almost a battle. The coolsculpt is one of those treatments which kills the fat cells of your body.

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VLCC believes it’s never too late or too early to begin taking care of your skin, hair or wellness. The lovely noon, the high tea, and the hair and foot massage kept us busy. This is for sure that if you intend to heal and attend to what your body is asking for, then the solution to your beauty issues are here, since we must not forget that health is beauty. We got lovely products which I will incorporate in my daily regime, including the green tea. Looking forward to go back to the VLCC soon for getting a DNA swab done and get my metabolism checked so I could hit the road to weight loss. 

I sported a denim over denim look for this chilled out noon spree of chats and discussions. The denims with patch work is totally in trend this season and hence I’m sporting these skinnies with patchwork and off shoulder top. 

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Written and Styled by –  Anuja Pandey

* There is already season of discounts going on so you could avail it if you go this month and also I will put up my coupon code soon for my readers to get discount on all the services.

in Fashion, Inspiration, LifeStyle, Wellness & Beauty

Dream skin with Dr. Jamuna Pai’s SkinLab Bangalore

Are you planning for a Valentine date with your boyfriend or hubby, or are you hooked and your D-day is approaching? Whatever is the case we all want dewy fresh, flawless skin at all times, since a great complexion makes the best accessory and statement, for it is always your skin that speaks for you, it is your tattletale.
When a bride 👰 is about to step on aisle and as she walks towards her new life, which marks new beginnings with her life partner, she dons all that makes her sparkle brighter, the Jewelry, the gowns or lehengas, and yes, of course,a beautiful smile.
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Despite all the jewels which adorn her, nothing can match the sparkle and gleam of a dewy skin. And this skin rejuvenation, and pampering and nourishing can not happen anywhere else as good as SkinLab in Bangalore by Dr.Jamuna Pai. So if you are the bride or the groom, or even planning to be the steal the show for this Valentine’s Day, then remember all roads lead to Lavelle Road, to the Bangalore skin lab. – SkinLab Bangalore The ambiance of the clinic is so calming that it provides you the space to unwind from the wedding frenzy and the therapy makes sure that you outshine everyone else.

 

The bridal ritual includes the treatment of whole of body along with the facial. The detanning massage for body , followed by brightening peel-off pack is a part of the ritual. The luxurious ritual begins with a steam and extraction process. The skin is analysed and complimentary consultation is done by a very efficient team of doctors. The Oxyblast facial is the most amazing one I have ever taken, wherein a lot of oxygen was infused into my skin to make it stress free, and repair. It evens out the skin tone as oxygen has the power to heal and restore, so 99% of oxygen and pure vitamins are infused. This is followed by facial massage Then finally a mask is applied which boosts the collagen levels, thereby making the skin supple n plump. And then the luxurious gold peel-off mask for an added glow and nourishment is used.

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So glow and shine for it is your day, and since you are the showstopper. yes! Treat yourself  to a premakeup oxygen facial. It’ll make foundation go on like a dream . . . that is, if your radiant complexion needs any!    Thanks to  Rajathi Kalimuthan Owner of SkinLab Bangalore who got me treated for this  luxurious, pampering affair, just before I had to head to Mumbai as a stylist for Lakme fashion week, and they took care of my skin as though it were baby’s skin. And surely, I got the spotlight for the gorgeous healthy skin is all you need to be a head turner.
For more info log onto –skinlab.in
Skin Courtesy- Dr. Jamuna Pai
Experienced by- Anuja Pandey

 

 

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Dr. Jamuna Pai- the celebrity skin specialist

Skin is a tattletale. It usually tells people things you don’t always want them to know…. no one gossips more than your skin.  – Dr. Jamuna Pai.

Dr Jamuna PaiWho doesn’t know Dr. Jamuna Pai? She has spent last twenty years being the one that A – list Bollywood stars, top industrialists and Miss Indias have turned to for their skin problems. She has been my childhood favourite columnist when I would ensure to take a sneak peek into Femina when my mom would read her columns. She is the pioneer of the skin care movement in this country , being the first to introduce many techniques including Botox , Medicated Facials, aesthetic peels including Spanish brightening peel.

The other day I had the privilege of writing a review as I was invited to her posh skin lab on the high end Lavelle Road, Bengaluru. The owner of the franchisee was very warm as she introduced me to Dr. Abhishek who took more than half an hour to analyse my skin and recommend the brightening medi facial to take care of my acne and tan at the same time. Further more , I was taken to the lavish treatment room where the therapist took me through the products that she was instructed to use on my skin. The treatment started as a general rule with cleansing which was followed by sugarcane peel for natural brightening and then a mild exfoliating cream. The massage was brief and gel based. Since I have sensitive skin, therefore gel had hyaluronic acid and alpha hydoxy acid for brightening. Thereafter oxygen was infused into my skin using a pressurised stream of oxygen. This process helps in absorption of hyaluronic acid.The high level of oxygen is naturally antibacterial, cooling and calms skin conditions such as acne. Finally a mask goes to complete the process. All the products used are from Dr. Jamuna Pai . The treatment left my skin glowing , refreshed and alive. This was my experience in my words.

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Ashish’s experience of meeting the stunningly gorgeous Dr. Pai in his own words.
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The next day Dr. Pai was herself visiting the clinic. When I met Dr. Jamuna Pai it was a treat in itself and the plethora of knowledge she has about just not only skin but overall health was something very commendable.

Today in the era of this looks conscious world when you’ll meet the doctor you’ll know healthy skin means overall health care and when people need shortcuts because of the requirements (marriage or an event) there are umpteen number of solutions too which can take care of the situation in the offing.

All in all we bloggers had a blast meeting this beautiful lady and fetching some very important information about a healthy and beautiful looking skin.

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No one has to knowCherry on the cake was getting a signed copy of her famous book ” No one has to know“.

Thus “Make a wish. Beautiful, glowing skin. Hair that shines with health. No age spots or dark circles. The very process of ageing slowed down to a gentle crawl… you now have the power.” No one has to know

Both me and Ashish had a wonderful experience jointly blogging on Dr. Jamuna Pai. Ashish ‘s review on young guy’s skin care would follow soon.

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Venue: Dr. Jamuna Pai Skin Labs, Bengaluru
Happy skin courtesy : Dr. Jamuna Pai

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Look good,feel good & eat with no GUILT!

It is impossible to say NO to sweets and mouth-watering dishes this festive season.

Are you scared to pile on the pounds? Want to avoid going out and stay at home instead? Why make excuses when you can enjoy the celebrations and not worry about the excess calories.

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So how do you make sure you stay in shape amidst all the festivities? Here are a few tips:

  • Eat in moderation: Taste the different sweets and dishes but do not over indulge. Choose smaller portion sizes. Try to avoid the second helping, okay let’s be realistic, and try to avoid the third helping.
  • Eat slowly: The food might be real-YUM but eating fast only makes you eat more. Be mindful while eating. Savor the dish and eat slowly.
  • Water your savior: Keep yourself well hydrated and drink a glass of water before the meal. This keeps you full and reduces your food intake.
  • If you know that you have a party at night then try to eat light during the day. Eating at home before you step out is also a good alternative to avoid binge eating at the party.
  • Food choices: If you do have choices in the spread then choose grilled over deep fried and fruits over fruit juices. Try to fill yourself with fruits and vegetables.
  • Party host: If you are hosting the party try to keep dry fruits instead of sweets and cook healthy meals.
  • Workout: Do not stop working out. Make some time during the day and if you cannot make it to your scheduled workout session, improvise with some home fitness.

Last but the most important tip: DO NOT STRESS! If you did eat a little extra , so shall it be , forget about it and relax. More you stress , more likely you are to gain weight.

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Now since you know what to do, happy fun , enjoy and remember to drink responsibly !

HAPPY DIWALI

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