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Turn It In

We gathered so much great information while researching our February Green Scene on product recycling ("A Higher Purpose") that it was difficult to whittle it all down. So here's one more: Start a recycle/refill program.

Scott Kerschbaumer, co-owner of ESSpa Kozmetika Organic Skin Care in Pittsburgh, did it at his facility. ESSpa clients who bring empty product containers to the spa receive a 20% discount on the refill, which employees accomplish after spraying the bottle with colloidal silver solution to disinfect it.

Kerschbaumer says that the move helps save money because he can keep more bulk product in stock than retail. It also encourages guests to become more loyal. "It provides a way for our clients to participate in our environmentally responsible mission while allowing us to reduce our overall waste," he says.

Another side benefit? The program helps frequent travelers, who make use of ESSpa’s extensive collection of previously used containers that meet TSA carryon requirements.

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Star Treatment: Oooh, MAhhhDonna, Oxygen!

     

What’s the secret to Madonna’s ageless beauty? Well, a demanding tour schedule and on-call fitness and diet minions help. But the Material Girl also swears by daily oxygen facials, such as those available at Thibiant Beverly Hills European Skin Clinic (thibiantbeverlyhills.com) in Beverly Hills, California.

Thibiant offers two versions of Madge’s favorite facial, the OxyFusion Hydra Firm and the OxyFusion Luminous Glow (80 min./$200 each).

Rather than merely blowing oxygen onto the skin, these intense facials employ an O2 device made by Intraceuticals (intraceuticals.com). It uses hyperbaric oxygen technology to inject a custom blend of antiaging ingredients (such as peptides, botanicals, collagen, amino acids and vitamins) into the skin for optimum absorption.

It stimulates collagen and elastin production, regenerates new cells, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also heals dry, damaged or sensitive skin, and boosts the benefits of laser and light therapy, skin peels and microdermabrasion.

 

The Protocol
1. A complete skin analysis is performed, followed by a gentle-but-thorough deep cleansing.

2. The appropriate exfoliation technique (scrub or enzyme peel) is administered to whisk away dead cells. Extractions are performed.

 

 

Star Treatment - Madonna

 

3. Using the Intraceuticals device, the esthetician administers a deep, penetrating facial massage using custom-blended ingredients.

4. If electing the HydraFirm Facial, clients receive a potent serum of hyaluronic acid, along with antioxidants such as green tea, and vitamins A, C, and E. Those opting for the Luminous Glow Facial receive a blend of botanical brighteners and super-concentrated vitamin C to balance uneven pigmentation and leave skin radiant.

 

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