The Youth As We Know It Facial
Miss Bliss has a beauty editor friend at a schmancy magazine who swears by this fine-line-fixing, age-attacking, glow-getting facial. So effective (yet gentle enough for this pretty pal’s delicate flower of a face) is this regenerating treatment , that she got asked to a fraternity mixer buy a cute coed at her college homecoming game. (Reader, said friend has been an alumnus since ’93!) That is truly a victory for the ‘ages’. My favorite thing about this facial is that you can leave looking fountain-of-youth fabulous immediately. (No red, blotchy downtime to consider because extractions are totally optional.) And, you get your mug massaged with a mushroom enzyme peel that gives you a lit-from-within radiance.

Triple oxygen treatment
Since this is our most popular peau-prettifying pick, you know it must be a true crowd pleaser! A celeb-fave, this complexion perfecter includes a power cleansing, serious skin-sloughing, expert-esthetician extractions, an oxygen and milk mask that will seriously transport you to another relaxation realm (not to mention leave your skin looking luminous), and a major moisturizing pack plus bright-boosting oxygen spray. This has become Miss Bliss’ requisite go-to gift for all her bride-to-be buddies; it’s super for all skin types and guarantees a wedding-day glow.

Brazilian bikini wax
While I could sum this up by telling you that you’ll be saying “WOW” instead of “OWW!”, I think this Bliss customer says it best: “My only option when it comes to getting waxed. By far the best and pain-less…worth every dime.”
(– Tiffany, Bronx, NY). We agree, sister, we agree! Thanks to our special skin-saving wax, our experts’ gentle touch, and other Bliss-particular practices this wax will truly make you a believer in fearless fuzz busting.

Blissage 75
If ever there were a one-size-fits-all treatment, this would be it. The level of complete and utter calm you feel will melt your muscles and boggle your mind. We dare you not to fall asleep! Zoning in on your most overworked muscles, this 75-minute warming rubdown will make you feel like your reset button has been pressed. Head-clearing, skin-silkifying, and stress-soothing, this is the ultimate escape.

Hot milk & almond pedicure
This 60-minute ‘sole’-saving pedi is such a ‘feat’ that it will earn a regular spot in your appointment calendar. After your tootsies are tenderized in a steamed whole milk and almond oil bath, they’re scrubbed within an inch of their lives, and then painted in the hue of your hankering. In fact, Miss Bliss and two of her friends ran the Chicago Marathon this year (in the freezing cold), and our most powerful motivation was not a medal, not seeing our loved ones at the finish, not even the bragging rights. Nope, it was the knowledge that we had the next morning’s first appointment for the Hot Milk and Almond Pedicure.
True story.

Try one, try all. You won’t be disappointed. And, if you already have a fave, won’t you please divulge? We’d love to know what makes you say, “spaaaahhh”.

Bliss on!

Our secret weapons against blemishes are about become very public knowledge!
1. Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask: It’s not only good for brightening and hydrating. It’s detoxifyin! Did you know: blemish-causing bacteria are unable to survive with oxygen present. Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask detox-es by creating an oxygen environment on the skin which helps prevent bacteria from causing breakouts.

How is this different from an oxygenating product that contains a form of hydrogen peroxide?
The oxygen delivery system in Triple Oxygen Energizing Mask is a more advanced, efficient way to deliver oxygen to the skin surface. It is truly the next generation of skin care. Also, hydrogen peroxide based products have been known to bleach eyebrows if not carefully applied!

Can you use the Triple Oxygen Energizing Mask with other masks?
Yes! The Triple Oyxgen Energizing Mask is not exfoliating. It is energizing and detoxifying. So you can definitely use it several times each week AND still use our steep clean mask (which is enzymatic and exfoliating) or peeling groovy (an amino acide based exfoliating, decongesting, pore minimizing serum).

2. Bliss Steep Clean Pore Purifying Mask is our professional-strength mask for clearer skin. It’s a once a week, 15-minute facial in a bottle that declogs and minimizes the appearance of pores, brightens the skin, and regulates oil without drying. We use this mask every day in our instant mattification facial.

This pore plunging, clog clearing mask will transform skin into a scene of extremely clean when used weekly for 15 minutes. Intensive exfoliation, oil elimination, and deep pore purging are a perfect for all (but especially pimple prone) skin types.

Cheers to getting ‘clear’!
Miss Bliss

Miss Bliss: I see that relief, energy, synergy, touch are the four mantras that The R.E.S.T. Initiative is built on. What do these words mean to you?

Pamela: Each word is about bringing relief to patients going through chemotherapy. All four words have a positive, healing feeling to them. A feeling that The R.E.S.T. Initiative tries to bring to every patient we interact with.

Miss Bliss: What gave you the idea to start The R.E.S.T. Initiative?

Pamela: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and chemotherapy was by far the worst part of the whole experience. Not only does it make you feel unbelievably awful, the actual treatment is fraught with a tremendous amount of anxiety. On top of that, the treatments can be unbelievably long and there are so many people poking you, prodding you, and asking questions. I wanted to create something that would bring a healing touch to the process – to inject some wellness into something so focused on illness. And so, And so, The R.E.S.T. Initiative was born.

Miss Bliss: Well, I’m glad that you found some inspiration through that experience. The R.E.S.T. Initiative is a great cause! How can someone undergoing chemotherapy treatment access The R.E.S.T. Initiative for complementary massage?

Pamela: We’re currently offering complementary massages to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments at the NYU Clinical Cancer Center. Our massage therapists are on site from 9:30am-6pm, five days a week. We’re hoping to expand to other cities in the coming years.

Miss Bliss: Awesome! So how can people get involved with The R.E.S.T. Initiative?

Pamela: Donations are always welcome. It costs as little as $15 to provide a complementary massage to a chemotherapy patient. Every donation helps, whether it’s big or small. Also, massage therapists who are interested in volunteering their time are encouraged to reach out to us by email at info@restinitiative.org.

Miss Bliss: Wow, just $15 can bring a complementary massage to a cancer patient?! I think I have $15 worth of change in between my couch cushions right now! What advice would you give to people who are currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments?

Pamela: I think it’s all about attitude. Staying positive is half the battle. I recommend focusing on the fact that the treatments are for a limited amount of time and will be behind you eventually. Try to remain positive and active and don’t let the treatments take over your life. Do what feels good to you-eat what feels right, sleep when you feel like it, stay active. Don’t put your life on hold for it.

Miss Bliss: That’s great advice. So now that your chemotherapy days are in the past, what brings you bliss?

Pamela: Bliss Spa, of course! A R.E.S.T. Intentions Massage or a Triple Oxygen Teatment keeps me looking and feeling glow-y!

Miss Bliss: I couldn’t agree more!

Want to learn more about The R.E.S.T. Initiative?
To find out more about The R.E.S.T. Initiative, click here
To donate to donate to The R.E.S.T. Initiative, click here

I love using hot salt scrub as a pre-shaving treatment. I apply a good amount to dry skin (salt + water=melt!) and give my skin a gentle scrub. This sloughs off all of the dulling dead skin cells that prevent me from getting a super-close shave. After I get out of the shower, I apply body butter while my skin is still slightly damp (it helps lock in hydration for long-lasting moisturization)!

Our customers say:
“I have tried every scrub you can buy and this is by far the best!!!! This is great to use before shaving and doesn’t irritate your skin. It also doesn’t leave that annoying oily film that some scrubs do. The warming action makes it very relaxing! I will never be without this again!”
– Mary, Dallas, TX

I couldn’t have said it better myself!
Bliss Kisses!
Karen

When the economy is booming again, how is your skin going to feel? Stop watering a plant and it dies. Stop moisturizing and protecting your face and it, well….wrinkles. Protect your most important asset-YOU! If you’re going to splurge, do it wisely. We’d eat ramen for weeks just to keep these skin saviors in our regimens.

If I were being sent on Survivor and they told me I could bring one beauty product, I’d bring the Clarisonic skin care brush system and I’d be a totally happy camper. I love it that much. It makes my face feel so super clean and it enhances the absorption of products used after cleansing. My favorite product to use it with is clog dissolving cleansing milk.

If you’re a slave to shaving and waxing, why not trade it in for the tria personal laser hair removal system. If you’ve been waxing for more than a year, this at-home device would have already paid for itself.

Plagued by puffines? I am! Zelens Intensive Triple-Action Eye Cream has 20 natural ingredients (including 14 antioxidants) and will help you put puff in its place. This eye cream is serious business when it comes to under eye puffiness and leaves the under eye area with a beautiful primer-like finish. I find that my concealer goes on super smooth whenever I use this eye cream.

‘Skin’-dulge and your skin will thank you!
Bliss Kisses!
Karen

When Nuface was here a few months ago, I let them test it on me. I was afraid it was going to hurt (hi, my name is Karen and I’m a baby), but it was totally ouch-free and fast. After one quick application you could see that one side of my face was noticeably perkier than the other and lasted for several days. Nuface® is good for all ages and all skin types.

Nuface works wonders with thinny thin chin, a multi-action skin renewing complex addresses all the major concerns of maturing skin-smoothness, firmness, brightness, hyperpigmentation, clarity, luminosity, cell turnover, and renewal, fine lines and winkles-all without irritation.

Bliss Kisses!
<3 Karen

Traveling
The Jetsetter – You are a Bliss Girl who racks up enough frequent flier miles to vacation in Bora Bora at least once a year, and an expert packer who winks at the TSA employees as you effortlessly glide through airport security. You’ll love Best of Skintentions because instead of packing a separate moisturizer, sun protection and skin illuminator, you can just stash one travel-friendly tube in your carry-on. No matter where your passport takes you, your face will be protected with this mega moisturizer.

Bargain-Hunting
The Recessionista - You are a Bliss Girl who loves a deal. You set your alarm clock for the Barney’s sample sale because you go ga-ga for Gucci but paying full price for anything makes your checkbook groan. You’ll love Best of Skintentions because for only $35, you get serious UVA/UVB protection, a daily dose of antioxidant vitamins, minerals and omegas to keep skin looking healthy, plus phytonutrients from tonka beans for a luminous finish. Talk about a good ‘skin’-vestment!

Web Surfing
The Techie - You are a Bliss Girl who lives for updating her Twitter status, recording your own YouTube videos, and ‘fanning’ your favorite brands on Facebook—not to mention all that time you spend glued to the keyboard at the office. You’ll love Best of Skintentions because it offers protection from the UVA radiation that’s emitted from computer screens and fluorescent lights, which causes signs of aging. Plus, it meets the standards of Japan’s stringent PA++ rating system for UVA protection (to help you say “sayonara” to wrinkles).

Being Outside
The Nature Lover - You are a Bliss Girl who loves being outside, whether it’s slaloming down ski slopes, splashing in the swimming pool, or hiking the trails. You spend a lot of time absorbing the sun, but you don’t want your face to show it! You’ll love Best of Skintentions because it not only shields against burn-causing UVB rays, but is also one of the only moisturizers with a PA++ rating which indicates that it’s clinically proven to protect against age-inducing UVA rays.

Bliss Kisses!
<3 Karen

You don’t want to have a facial for the first time the day before your wedding. Let your skin get used to having the treatment. If you wait until the last minute, you might be allergic to some cream, and suddenly you’re all puffy and broken out. Not a look you want for your wedding!

Here is our fool-proof plan to get you ‘glowing’ as you near the Big Day!

*Facial ‘freshmen’ should find a great esthetician 6 months pre-wedding. If there are specific concerns you want to minimize (blackheads, large pores, crow’s feet, hyperpigmentation), discuss them with your esthetician at the 6-month mark. That way, the two of you can work out a good in-spa treatment and complimentary at-home skin care regimen that should have your face in photo-ready form. Many treatments have cumulative effects (like microdermabrasion), so the more time you allow, the more pronounced the results will be. In fact, guests may be wondering if you’re old enough to get married…

*Facials once a month for the six months leading up to the day will keep your skin in shape. But, between appoinments, brides-to-be must do their homework with a nightly cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer. Bliss Tip- Try Clog Dissolving Cleansing Milk, Laboratoire Remede’s Sweep, and The Youth As We Know It

*Facial ‘regulars’ should schedule their final pre-wedding facial 7-10 days ahead of the big day. Skin will be glowing, but not potential post-facial ‘evidence’ will be showing

*The Best Pre-Wedding Facial-is our Triple Oxygen Treatment The Oxygen is a sure bet for wedding day glow. Bliss Tip- Bliss ‘regulars’ pop in a day or two pre-wedding for an Oxygen Blast which includes a quick fruit acid wash, massage with micellated vitamins, a hydrating hot-towel and enzyme pack, and a five minute oxygen spray in a customized activating solution in 30 minutes (so you still have time to finalize the seating chart for the 16th time).

Here’s to Wedded Bliss!
Bliss Kisses!
<3 Karen

Your morning sun protection is just as essential as your morning cup of coffee-and we’re giving out both free at a coffee shop near you.

When: Wednesday, March 18th, 8-10am

Where: Coffee Shops in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco (locations below)

What: Get a free cup of coffee on behalf of Bliss, plus a free sample of our new best of skintentions spf 15 daily moisturizer

Participating Locations
New York-Bistro 320, 320 Park Ave

Chicago-Caffe Baci, 225 W Wacker Dr

LA-Elysee Cafe, 1099 Gayley Ave

SF-Sweet Joanna’s, 101 Howard Street

If you’re in New York City tomorrow, stop by and say hello to us-we’ll be there to help you rise and shine!
Bliss Kisses!
Karen

If you are on birth controls pills does it makes your skin extra sensitive to the sun? or waxing in general? like if you get bikini waxing done b4 you are on the pill. Then can you still get it done after you start the pill?

Sincerely,
Waxing Poetic

A: Dear Waxing Poetic:

Birth control pills can make your skin sun sensitive… whether you wax or not! Add in strip wax, which exfoliates the top layers of skin and you have another factor contributing to skin sensitivity.

You can definitely wax when using birth control pills. I do all the time! Face, arms, bikini area…. and I am not blotchy with hyperpigmentation because I use sun protection daily on my face and whenever other body parts are exposed to UV light. So simply be sure to use sun protection daily… at bliss, we believe that daily sun protection use is a “must do” part of EVERYONE’s beauty regimen… whether you are on birth control pills or not! So wax away, my friend, and enjoy your smooth, fuzz-free bliss!

Bliss Kisses!
Donna