It is small, but it looks out over Notre Dame, the River Seine, the Shakespeare and Company Bookstore and many shops with people bustling about.
Next to the bookstore is Le Petit Châtelet restaurant and owned by the cutest little French man (you can see him in my story post). And one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in Paris. Here I would sit and listen to the beautiful bells of Notre Dame, sip my café au lait, people watch then walk the city meeting and greeting along the way. Hopefully soon, very soon.
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I wouldn’t waste your money using serums, moisturizers, face oils or masques...really, I’m serious, if...
If you do not use a cleanser first. I mean why bother. I will tell you the grimy story of what will happen if you don’t.
Gosh, I don’t even honestly want to go here because it’s actually quite gross.
Ok, let’s start...
Dirty pillow cases. Most people do not change their pillow cases everyday or every other day. Usually it’s more like every two weeks, once a month or longer! Yikes! Do you realize all the sweat, saliva, old makeup, hair products and whatever your imagination can come up with that is ground into your pillow case?!
So you get up, maybe splash some water on your face, brush your teeth and then jump right into applying a serum, moisturizer, sunscreen onto your skin.
Next...
Now it’s time to apply your foundation with that brush or sponge. By the way, bacteria loves to live in your brushes and sponges!
You rush off to work...
Whether you are at home or go to an actual building to work, all day long your skin is trying to detoxify by way of sweating through your pores.
Coffee breaks and lunch time...
Yep, whatever you drink or eat gets on your skin and stays there all day.
“Shoot! I’ve got to get to my spin class!...”
Your sweaty, you blot your face with a towel from the club, throw your sweats on and head home to take a shower.
“It’s 7:00 pm and I’m starving!!...”
“Yumm, this veggie and rice take out is sooo good!”
“It’s 10:00pm and I’m so tired I can’t even move!..”
“I’m just too tired to take my makeup off!”
“6:00am my alarm went off!...”
“I’ll just splash some water on my face, apply serum, moisturizer, sunscreen."
“I think to myself, “Why is my skin breaking out! Wow, I feel like I am getting wrinkles overnight. My skin is looking so blotchy, and my pores are huge.”
“What is going on with my skin! Humm...maybe I should stop using my moisturizer, maybe that’s the problem with my skin...”
Moral of the story, cleanse your skin first then apply all the skin care goodies next for beautiful, youthful skin! Oh, and don't forget to change your pillowcases everyday or two and shampoo your makeup brushes and sponges!
Grab your bag of popcorn and your tiara while one of my little Frenchies explains why adding Microcurrent into your skin care routine is so important!
First, as a lot of you know, I have been a Microcurrent technician for many, many years. Don’t shoot the messenger, but let me explain why top of the line, natural skin care products alone will not give you the complete lift and look you are striving for as time goes by.
Look at it this way, I can apply top of the line, natural skin care products everyday and have the most gorgeous, clear, soft, dewy looking skin that will make me feel good about my skin and gain many complements. BUT, as I age my skin will still sag, muscle tone will go South, eyebrows will drop, turkey neck will be more prominent, etc., ‘IF’ I don’t work on the muscles and cell structure underneath the skin.
Wait! Are you talking plastic surgery? No, I’m not and never will. I am talking just basic physiology and re-educating the facial muscles, stabilizing the cells at the cellular level, etc. with safe, non-surgical Micro current.
What is Microcurrent?
Microcurrent is a Nobel Prize-winning, FDA-approved, and clinically proven therapy for pain management and anti-aging. Microcurrent is a safe current that recognizes and mimics the body’s electrical energy!
How does Microcurrent really work?
We all stop producing collagen and elastin early in life. This special therapy works at the cellular level.
*Microcurrent stimulates and increases the production and storage of collagen and elastin.
*Increases the newly-formed collagen’s thickness by 10%!
*Increases the number of new elastin fibers by 45%!
*Increases the elastin fibers by 50%!
*Collagen and elastin are necessary for firm, tight, and wrinkle free skin!
Remember, Microcurrent works, is safe and accepted by your body as a ‘good’ energy wave. Microcurrent is unlike any other cell therapy in that it re-educates the facial muscles for a true non-surgical face lift that will only improve over time!
P.S. If time and money prevents you from going into a Microcurrent technicians office, then I would highly recommend the ‘so easy’ handheld Clareblend mini at home Microcurrent device.
Is applying fresh lemon juice straight to my skin harmful?
Yes it is! I know there are many different, natural home skin care recipes that include lemon juice, but to tell you the truth, lemon juice is way to acidic to apply directly to the skin. Lemon juice can not only disrupt the Ph mantle of your skin, but cause breakouts and wreak havoc on sensitive skin! The best way to add anything lemon to your skin care is through the skin and pith “white part” of the lemon. The lemon essential oil comes from the skin (rind), is loaded with vitamin C and is an antibacterial, etc. The pith is loaded with antioxidants, flavonoids, anti-inflammatories, etc.
Never put essential oils straight onto the skin. Always use some kind of carrier or carrier oil when using essential oils.
You asked, I/we heard you and agree about this new bundle trio!
I love it when a skin care company gives me product options with products that I buy and use all the time. No tricks, gimmicks or takeaways.
Everyone has their own likes and loves, so here at Dr. Lucy we are big on service and giving you product combinations that are the most sought-after. We listen to your emails, study the stores analytics finding out what combinations people want, love and buy the most, then try to bundle them for an everyday discounted price.
Top shelf natural skincare and old school impeccable service is what we are all about! Merci beaucoup!♥️
On my last trip to Paris I was on Icelandair...
Such a nice airline and the attendants are not only very kind, but also very beautiful!
On the main leg of the flight into Iceland I struck up a conversation with a couple of the flight attendants in the front cabin of the plane. This is something I have always done. Usually because I’m bored, but sometimes I get a little nervous and a little too in my head so it helps me divert my thoughts. Most of the time they ask me if I am a flight attendant, don’t know why, but they do. I always say no. I did go many, many years ago to Alaska Airlines corporate when they were hiring attendants, but that is another story I will save to tell you next time.
Let’s circle back (where have I heard this phrase before?) to when I was talking to the two flight attendants in the front cabin of the Icelandair flight I was on to Paris.
After finding out that I was not a flight attendant, they always seem to ask, ‘then what do I do?’ That’s when I tell them about our company, ask if they would like a Dr. Lucy Sample Kit gift, I have never had any of them say no.
Europeans in general go absolutely crazy over quality natural skin care. They love love love the fact there is a serum in the kit also! I explain about the 2-in-1 Serum for the eye area and the face. I ALWAYS mention there is botanical hyaluronic acid in the serum, moisturizer and masque. I let them know this is an extreme ALL day hydration game changer when they are 35,000 feet up in the air and going through all different kinds of climate changes world wide! I also tell them, aging before their time as a flight is not necessary and preventable. I end up getting a big hug and many thanks and smiles as I’m leaving the plane. I just love spreading a little love!
What does this have to do with skin care? Absolutely nothing...
I met with my two brothers today at the Portland Airport. One was flying back to Sausalito, CA, the other was heading to the gym after our visit.
On the way I had to take a pit stop in Clackamas for a pee break. I had 1/2 a tank of gas so I had the attendant fill my tank up while I went inside. I set my debit card, sunglasses and keys on top of the towel dispenser (yes I sanitized them). On the way out I grabbed my keys and sunglasses and ran out the door. Humm, “what am I missing” I said to myself. “Oh well” I’m sure I will remember on my way. 10 min. down the freeway I realized I left my debit card in the women’s restroom at the gas station! I flew off the off ramp and headed back. Once I got to the gas station I ran in hoping my card was still sitting on top of the towel dispenser. Guess what, IT WAS!!!
I grabbed it and off I flew again.
Once I arrived in the parking garage, I ran across the walkway into the terminal. I went directly to Beaches where my brothers were waiting for me. After big hugs I sat down and ordered a poached egg, dry toast and water (had just finished an iced, 1/2 caf, 2% latte on my hour and 15 min. drive (Remember the pee stop at the gas station fiasco!) to the airport so I didn’t feel like drinking another.
We talked and talked then it was time for us all to leave each other again. So sad, but my soul felt happy and light.
I hope you all had a good day today!
Oops, Forgot to Post This! Monday Skin Care Tips!
6 Ways to Increase Penetration of All Those Active Skin Changing Ingredients!
1. Steam your face!
The last facial I had from an aesthetician I almost drowned in the steam, but my face looked amazing after!
Your skin will drink up more of your skin care ingredients if it’s in high humidity and increased temperature.
2. Exfoliate consistently!
Think of dead skin as a physical barrier to your fresh, healthy skin. When you remove them you allow the active ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin.
3. Apply serums when your skin is still damp.
The skin is a lot more absorbent when it’s damp (which is why Korean women slather on their skincare products within seconds after cleansing and rinsing).
4. Layer properly!
Active ingredients with smaller molecules penetrate the skin, while larger molecules like in creams sit on top of the skin for protection. Small first (like serums), large last (like moisturizers, oils and sunscreens).
5. Look for natural skin care with a delivery system like Dr. Lucy.
Your skin needs all the help it can get to make use of the potent active ingredients you put on it.
6. Increase the volume.
Apply an anti-aging serum all over your face instead of, say, your forehead will increase absorption by skin, which means it will uptake more active ingredients for its benefit.
Travel with me up the Eiffel!
At the top of the Eiffel Tower or La tour Eiffel (the Eiffel Tower) or “The Iron Lady” (la dame de fer). There is a shop where you can buy trinkets to bring home to your friends and family.
If you go to the tippy top of the Eiffel you have a 360 degree look around all of Paris! Plus you can drink champagne while you are dreaming of walking down each of the 20 arrondissements (districts).
Thank you for letting me be your unofficial tour guide!
P.S. Hydration inside and out is a must while on holiday (vacation)!
Why do French women look 3.4 years younger than women in the U.S.? Botanical Hyaluronic Acid is one reason!
"Think of your skin cells as a bunch of balloons and the space between the balloons is where the Hyaluronic Acid lives. You want to keep those spaces filled up for plump, buoyant, dense skin all year long!"
Here is why:
* "Hyaluronic Acid might not be the newest or flashiest ingredient out there, but it's tried and true and seriously good for your skin." Says Dr. Oz. First off, don't let the word "Acid" fool you. Botanical Hyaluronic Acid isn't harsh or skin-stripping at all. In fact it's the exact opposite-a powerful humectant (aka moisture binding ingredient) that keeps skin plump and hydrated and yes, young-looking.
Just an important FYI!
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The Dr. Lucy Sample Kit is the perfect way to test-out and really experience all 7 of the fresh, natural, French style skin care products! Plus they are refillable and TSA approved!
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Owner & Founder
Dr. Lucy Pure Natural Skin Care
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This little 5-7 day Sample Kit is all you need when you travel, or if you are just wanting to test out the products on your skin before you buy the full size products. Don’t forget your friends and loved ones also!
From cleanser, to toner, to serum, to moisturizer, to two different face oils and a masque, we have got you completely covered!
Fresh, natural, French style skin care! Oui!
Yesterday's Hot Springs trip!...
Yesterday I went up to Carson Hot Springs in Washington to soak in the mineral water for health, peace of mind and to refresh. Before I went I applied the Dr. Lucy Face Oil all over my body so that I would have a protective layer between me and the hot water.
The oil really help to make a positive difference in my skin!
People ask me what goes into my ‘little silver’ suitcase when I fly to Paris! Here you go!...
Here it is for 10 days of travel in a nut shell! Last time was September so it can get a bit tricky because of the weather.
First and foremost make sure your suitcase has the correct dimensions for European travel, plus only 22lbs allowed. I know, that sounds crazy, but it will work! Plus I love carryon, just grab and go!
In my tote (which hooks onto my suitcase handle) I always have my small purse, passport, ID, some cash, debit and credit card, phone, earphones, small charger, 2 books, notepad, pens, supplements, water, Dr. Lucy skincare (I brought 2 kits for 10 days last time),makeup, mini blow dryer, mini cosmetic mirror, hair brush and clips, toothbrush, mini toothpaste, large scarf/wrap, lightweight sweater(planes are cold!) dried fruit and nuts.
In my suitcase (hard shell, carry-on), I swear by packing cubes. I promise they really work for condensing your clothes. Tops, shirts, pants, dresses, under garments, etc, each have their own cube!
I packed 2 summer shoes and a pair of ankle boots. 4 t-shirts, 2 shirts, jeans, black and white pants, 2 t-shirt dresses and one nice summer dress, a skirt, light weight blazer, bathing suit(for my stop over in Marina di Pisa to see friends), underclothes for everyday, a silk, short, lightweight robe. That’s about it!
True Story!
The other day someone said to me, “I don’t like French skincare”. When I asked, “why don’t you like French skincare?” They said they had never tried it and weren’t sure. This immediately gave me a flash back to when my kids were little and I was introducing a new vegetable into their world. They would usually start out by saying, “I don’t like that”, and I would say, “just try one bite, this tastes really good and you just might like it!”
Moral of the story?
Most people agree, a fresh, natural and botanical skin care routine is preferred over a rancid, chemical skin care routine. Just saying.
The French philosophy on beauty is simply to make looking great and aging well a part of your daily life…naturally!
What’s happening inside your makeup sponge?!
It goes without saying that you need to clean your makeup sponges. But as it turns out, washing them with soap and water isn’t enough.
Some beauty bloggers cut their sponges open to see how clean they were inside. As you would imagine, they found lots of old foundation inside. But here’s the problem: this is the perfect breeding ground for mold, fungus, and bacteria ... including dangerous strains like E coli and Staphylococci.
One blogger even found bugs inside her sponge!, Says Dr. Janet Zand
Beauty Sponge or Brushes? We vote brushes every time! Wash with soap, rinse and let dry on their side.
Clean brushes = beautiful skin!
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Are serums really better at fighting skin aging that moisturizers?
Serums typically have a better ability to do a hydration and nutrient dense 'deep dive' into your skin layers more effectively than moisturizers. The reason why is because the molecules are smaller and are able to penetrate the skin on a deeper level, healing tissue, boosting collagen, evening out skin tone, and aiding in cellular renewal and regeneration! I'm telling you, serum can be your magical wand for youthful skin in the years to come!
For That Ewey Dewy Skin!
Dr. Lucy’s proprietary blend Original Face Oil-dewy skin for all seasons!
If you are looking to have healthier, younger looking skin without exposure to harsh chemicals, toxins, treatments or pharmaceutical ingredients then by adding face oils to your skin care routine you can actually transform your skin to a balanced, dewy, glowing, younger looking you.
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With Aloe - Did you know aloe naturally has botanical hyaluronic acid? It actually supports collagen and the collagen structure of your skin! Plus it has vitamins A-betacarotene, C, E, plus 20 minerals!,
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