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May 23, 2012
May 22, 2012
“Jill Bucy changed my life.”
We have a client who continues to tell us how much Jill has inspired her to change her life. We asked her to write a guest post and were inspired ourselves by her story. Here it is:
Jill Bucy changed my life.
I’m not kidding. She improved my skincare and my complexion, certainly. Anyone who has gone to her can claim the same.
But Jill inspired me to be a healthier person, to improve my appearance from the inside out, to address inflammation in my system. I can’t express what a huge deal this is.
See, I’ve had GI problems for twenty years. I’ve downed barium to figure out why I burp so much. I had an endoscopy to check out ongoing acid reflux. I’ve elevated the head of my bed, I’ve taken two Prilosec a day. The best I’ve been able to do is manage the pain and chalk up my gut issues to stress.
And then, about a year ago, while getting a facial from Jill, we got to talking about inflammation, diet, green powder, and alkalizing the digestive track. Suddenly, a lightbulb went on. Aha, if I clean up my system and start eating better and more mindfully, I might alleviate my problems and improve my skin.
So I started reading, chewing through books like The pH Miracle and Ultraprevention. I asked my GP for certain blood tests to check stuff like my magnesium levels. I started taking digestive enzymes, probiotics, and a boatload of supplements. And I made myself a green-powder smoothie every morning.
I won’t say I was cured after a week. But now, a year later, by following a few guidelines (see below), I’ve lost twenty pounds and get compliments nearly every day about how fantastic I look. Someone told me just today that I look very serene. I think my skin now has a glow, not from the occasional facial (although that helps), but from good living and eating. I don’t diet, but I’ve changed my diet. And my body continues to thank me every day. And I thank Jill for that.
A few tips I’ve incorporated into my life:
- Buy unprocessed, raw, whole food whenever possible
- Add in raw foods, seeds and nuts whenever possible (chop chard or kale and add it to soup, for instance)
- Take Omega-3 fish oil and Omega-6 borage or black current seed oil supplements, as well as other supplements, digestive enzymes, and probiotics
- Try to drink a smoothie with green powder every day
- When traveling, bring fruit, raw almonds, and trail mix to snack on. Airports contain virtually no food that’s unprocessed
- Dry brush your skin vigorously before you shower; it helps to eliminate toxins
- Minimize or eliminate coffee, sugar*, soda, red meat
- If you’re going to eat ice cream, look for a few ingredients as possible (Snoqualmie Gourmet and Hagen Daaz 5, for example)
- Brew a pitcher of iced tea at night and try to drink it the next day (it’s a good way to stay hydrated)
- Chuck all the old salad dressings in your refrigerator door. It’s very easy to make your own dressing
- Stir fries and fajitas are a staple, as they are quick and healthy
- Don’t count calories; focus instead on the quality and kind of food you are putting in your mouth
*When thinking of sugar, remember that any starch—potato, bread, pasta, baked good, etc.—turns into sugar (i.e. glucose) in the body. Try to keep your starch/sugar intake to a minimum at each meal. I sweeten tea with stevia.
How do you stay healthy? What tips have you picked up from Jill?
(photo: live-green-smoothie-diet.com)
October 20, 2011
"Like" us and win prizes!
As we've reported, Allure magazine has named Jill as Seattle's best facialist in the October Best of Beauty issue! We are thrilled and hope you come in soon to check out one of Jill or Taryn's French facials.
To thank you—our clients mean the world to us—we are going to distribute tickets to you when you participate in our online community. Here's how it works:
- Like us on Facebook or follow us on twitter @jillbucyskin: 1 ticket
- Participate in a Facebook or twitter conversation: 3 tickets
- Write a review on a user-generated review site or refer a friend: 5 tickets
The more tickets you accumulate, the greater your chances to win. We will draw tickets on the 28th of each month for a bottle of P50, a facial, and a Perfector Deluxe treatment. We love hearing from you, whether it's in the studio or on our social networks.
September 26, 2011
JBS nabs Allure Best of Beauty Award!
Allure magazine has been good to us and this year is no exception. The magazine has named Jill as Seattle's best facialist in the October Best of Beauty issue! We are thrilled and hope you come in soon to check out one of Jill or Taryn's French facials.
The magazine also called out Tata Harper's Resurfacing Mask in their Natural Wonders section in the issue, saying "one session alone leaves skin noticably more glow-y." We agree.
(photo: blog.ebates.com)
September 21, 2011
Deepak Chopra & Andrew Weil discuss health
In case you didn't see it, Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Andrew Weil were on Dr. Oz today discussing health and the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet. They recommend foods and supplements that you should eat for optimum health. Check it out, as they are speaking Jill's language.
September 15, 2011
Tata Harper's Resurfacing Mask nabs best of beauty award!
Like us, Allure knows how amazing and effective Tata Harper's Resurfacing Mask is. It just won a 2011 Best of Beauty Award! With pomegranate enzymes, pink French clay, and white willow extract, the mask cleanses, tones, moisturizes, and gently exfoliates. It pretty much does it all, replacing dull, blemished skin with refreshed, radiant skin. We love it, Allure loves it, and you'll love it. It is also included in the Deluxe Beauty Set if you're interested in sampling it.
September 06, 2011
Biologique Recherche travel sizes available
Labor Day may have come and gone but travel goes on. To that end, we’re carrying handy, TSA-friendly sizes of your favorite Biologique Recherche treatments. Both P50 and the Lait VIP 02 Cleansing Milk are available in the studio. Stop by and pick up your essentials before your next business trip or weekend getaway! (They also are an excellent introduction to the products if you're looking to try them out.)
August 09, 2011
Tata Harper's yummy moisturizer
We've been loving the Tata Harper Deluxe Beauty Set and wanted to call out the Rebuilding Moisturizer. In a word, yum.
It improves hydration and leaves the face with a matte finish. Containing raw honey, rose, aloe vera, and linden blossom, rose, bergamot and geranium essential oils, it's nourishing, protective, healing, rejuvenating, and soothing. Your skin will look soft, glowing, and all-around fresh. In a word, yum.
August 02, 2011
A tour through Tata Harper
Have you tried the Tata Harper skin care that took the studio by storm last week? We have a great sampling of products available and the Deluxe Beauty Set allows you to try all the key products, including:
- Regenerating Cleanser
- Hydrating Floral Essence
- Rejuvenating Serum
- Rebuilding Moisturizer
- Resotrative Eye Crème
- Replenishing Nutrient Complex
- Resurfacing Mask
- Revitalizing Body Oil
We are particularly taken with the Refreshing Cleanser. Just two pumps and you’ll have a creamy, luscious experience while washing your face and neck. It will cleanse thoroughly while keeping your sensitive skin supple and hydrated, thanks to pink French clay, pomegranate, white willow bark, and neroli. Let’s just say that Robyn is in love with this cleanser and she’s a tough critic.
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