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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Four Weeks to Gorgeous

by Alisa Neely

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Let’s face it girlfriends, even the most likely to moisturize among us is suffering a cracked heel or two at this point. Forced hot air and icy cold winds conspire to leave our lips chapped, skin flaky, nails cracked and hair full of static. I won’t even mention what a season in snow boots does to the toes…

This is no way to welcome the season’s new fashion, full of bright colors, floral patterns and gladiator sandals. It’s time for action.

Over the next month, Misstropolis will address this winter mess with The Misstropolis Beauty Guide, a series of articles on four different areas of Beauty with an emphasis on holistic care, eco-conscious ingredients and mind-body balance. We’ve been scouring the state for the latest ideas so that you don’t have to do any more than click and pick.

You’ll hear from doctors, aestheticians, healers, makeup artists and beauty experts. You’ll get the latest on new technologies and ancient procedures, and hear about area experts and facilities. We’ve unearthed the best products on the market and we’ll tell you where to get em. And of course we’ll have special offers each week, exclusively for Misstropolis readers.

Here’s a sneak peek at what the Beauty Guide has in store:

Week One: Skin Treatments
-A guide to age-appropriate procedures
-Laser treatments
-Light Therapy
-Ultrasound
-Hydro-therapy
-Dermabrasion

Week Two: Products
-Super-enzymes
-Anti-oxidants
-Serums
-Label Reading 101
-Sunscreen myths
-Self Tanners

Week Three: Spa treatments
-Best, cheapest, fastest, longest lasting mani/pedi
-Acupuncture and acupressure
-Mud Baths
-Reflexology
-Understanding different massage traditions
-Options for facials
-Balinese Bodywork
-Spray Tanning
-Waxing/Threading/Laser Hair Removal

Week Four: Makeup
-How to wear Spring’s new colors - pinks, blues and technicolors(!)
-New application ideas and handy tools
-Makeup bag shortcuts
-The best buys from the best makeup counters, and what to buy at the drugstore
-What to stay away from, no matter how many times you see it on a model!