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Summer Bag Essentials Ready for Spontaneous Adventures

It’s time to switch your heavy duty, winter bag stuffed with emergency cold medicine and long forgotten cough drops to your lightweight, summer bag filled with everything you need for spontaneous sunbathing in the park or a last minute hike. We’ve got your covered with everything from the bag to snacks and sunscreen that will have you prepared all summer long.

The Bag: Seabags Recycled Sail Tote Bag

These bags are perfectly made for summer: they are eco-friendly, quick drying, and come in a variety of patterns perfect for everyone. Seabags are made in the heart of Portland, Maine’s waterfront with materials sourced in the US, mostly even from New England. Sails are locally sourced then thoroughly cleaned before being handmade into functional, stylish totes, duffels, and even wine bags. While we love this Mariner Stripe Handbag for daily use, the Ogunquit Beach Tote is ready for any weekend getaway. The easy to clean bag has a zippered interior pocket for valuables, an exterior pocket for wet items, three interior pockets for easy organization, and grommets in the base to let any errant grains of sand escape without turning your whole bag upside down. Once you start using a Seabag you’ll fall in love and want to fill your life with their pillows, jewelry, and more.

Sunscreen: TropicSport

Everyone knows how important sunscreen is, so having some handy is absolutely essential. We love TropicSport for a few reasons: it’s chemical free (aka safe for the ocean), water resistant, full of vitamins and essential oils, and comes in a variety of handy sizes perfect for your purse. We always have the coconut lip balm, face stick, and 3-ounce keychain in our bag, all travel friendly sizes you can transfer from bag to bag all year long. This bundle is another great place to start as it comes with the lip balm, face stick, and sunscreen along with vanilla coconut facial moisturizer and coconut aloe face cleanser.

After Sun: OUAI After Sun Body Soother

Yes, we always wear sunscreen, but sometimes we make a mistake and end up burnt. Enter cult brand OUAI’s first non-hair product. The limited-edition After Sun Body Soother is a foam that super-cools and sounds like pop-rocks upon contact, soothing and hydrating your skin after time in the sun. You’ll actually be able to feel the aloe-infused bubbles, rose hip oil, and cucumber extract instantly working your magic to soothe and hydrate your dry, sun exposed skin.

Water Bottle: HYDY Estiva Infusion Bottle

Just like sunscreen, hydration is KEY. If you find water a bit boring, this water bottle is perfect for you. The 20-ounce bottle has a strainer at its center that you can fill with your favorite fruits, veggies, and herbs (we love strawberry basil, cucumber melon, or watermelon mint). The bottles are also perfect for brewing hot or iced tea on the go as they are safe for temperatures ranging from -4 to 212˚F. The bottles are made from a BPA-free, clear as glass material, come in a variety of colors, and have even won international design awards. The silicone coating will also ensure that everything else in your bag stays free from condensation.

Snacks: Kate’s Real Food Energy Bars

There are so many bars on the market, and it’s impossible to know if they’ll taste good before you buy. We are vouching for these energy bars from Kate’s Real Food as they are the tastiest energy snack we’ve ever tried. The hand rolled bars were created by Kate Schade as fuel for her backcountry skiing adventures in Jackson Hole in the late ’90s and came to market in 2010. The bars are all organic, gluten free, non-GMO, and kosher. Each bar has a recommenced two servings (though we haven’t been able to resist finishing one in a single go) and the packaging easily twists up so you can save the rest for later. Stash one of your favorite flavor (if you can pick just one) in your bag for an on-the-go pick-me-up at all times.

Ultimate Comfort: Body Glide for Her

Nothing is worse than uncomfortable chafing caused by skin-to-skin contact in your summer skirts, shorts, and dresses. Body Glide for Her is the perfect way to avoid chafing and skip the downtime caused by discomfort. The balm rolls on the skin and provides a barrier to stop chafing before it begins. The unique formula is all-natural and enriched with vitamin F to moisturize sensitive skin. It’s made from plant-derived wax so it doesn’t harm clothes and is water and perspiration resistant. Keep one stick next to your deodorant to apply to your thighs and bra line when you get dressed and another in your bag in case you need more throughout the day. You won’t believe you ever went without it!

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What I Learned About My Skincare Routine from Heyday

heyday facial

I walked by Heyday many times before I even knew what it was. I knew it had to do with beauty, but I had no idea it was an oasis from the bustling pace of the streets outside. Heyday aims to personalize skincare with customized facials and product recommendations. They have a team of over one hundred Skin Therapists that want to make facials accessible and part of New Yorkers’ everyday routine.

After talking with my esthetician about my skin goals I laid back and relaxed. Product after product smelled amazing, and I could not resist picking up a few after my treatment! Turns out, face wash and moisturizer isn’t enough. I walked out with a new, four-step skincare plan and an outline anyone can follow.

1. Cleanser

Yes, I did ask if cleanser was the same thing as face wash. It is. This Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil from One Love smells like the papaya and pineapple extracts it contains, and I’m obsessed. Heyday starts most of its facials with this product and for good reason. It’s great on its own or in a two-step cleansing process with your favorite face wash to keep blackheads away. It can even be used alone as a makeup remover, no rinsing needed. Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover, $42.

2. Exfoliant

We’ve already written about how much we love Naturopathica products, and this Oat Cleansing Facial Polish is no exception. It is a super gentle exfoliant, which I will be using on my sensitive skin twice a week, that is suited for everyday use for some people. It can also be used as a face mask. This multitasker definitely deserves a spot on your shelf! Oat Cleansing Facial Polish, $28.

3. Toner

I did not know what toner was. At all. But apparently it’s something I need! This Lavender Honey Balancing Mist helps rehydrate and rebalance your skin throughout the day. They honey acts as a natural antiseptic to clean your skin of bacteria from the subway, your hands. and even your phone. It feels refreshing and smells great, plus you can use it throughout the day for moisture and makeup enhancement. Lavender Honey Balancing Mist, $32.

4. Moisturizer

IMAGE Skincare offers an oil-free moisturizer with SPF 50 that protects from both UVA and UVB rays. Moisturizer and sunscreen are two of the most important things in your skincare routine, and this two-in-one feels great and doesn’t leave a white cast like many sunscreens do. It also serves as a great primer for your daily makeup. Prevention+ SPF 50 Daily Ultimate Protection Moisturizer, $39.

Heyday has locations in NoHo, Nomad, Tribeca, the Upper West Side, the Upper East Side, and even LA so a fabulous facial is never far away!

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The Easiest Tan Ever with CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear and Shirts

CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear
Bikini Tan -Through

Whether you live in a sunny location year-round or have to resort to winter getaways to far-off places to get your sunshine, we can all agree that one of the most sought-after looks is that sun-kissed, all-over, gorgeous tan. However, tanning is often a lot harder than it can seem. Between sticky and streaky tanning lotions, expensive spray tans or tanning beds, and awkward tan lines that happen with most swimsuits, it can seem pretty difficult, if not impossible, to achieve that bronzed look. That’s why we were so excited when we found California-based company CoolTanⓇ and their unique line of Tan-Through swimwear and shirts.

No More Tan lines

CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear-Shirts
String Bikini

CoolTan is making it easier than ever before to get the perfect, most natural looking tan with swimsuits and shirts that you can tan right through, it can be as easy as lazing by the pool or walking along the beach! CoolTan has created a specially formulated Microsol V fabric that is knitted to create millions of tiny pores. These pores let in approximately half of the sun’s rays, functioning like a medium-level sunscreen to get you a great tan without damaging your skin. The Microsol V fabric is also incredibly lightweight and lets air and water pass right through the suit, keeping you cool and drying up to 3x faster than normal swimsuits, making it the perfect choice for bringing on vacation.

CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear
Bikini Tan -Through

“The most sought-after looks is that sun-kissed, all-over, gorgeous tan”

CoolTan also has a line of Tan-Through shirts that let you get a great tan while playing golf or tennis or even just going about your daily activities. Their shirts contain that same Microsol V fabric so you’re sure to keep dry and cool while also looking great and getting an amazing tan all at the same time.

CoolTan’s Tan Through Swimwear and Shirts
String Bikini

 

“The Microsol V fabric is also incredibly lightweight”

Cooltan has a variety of different women’s swimsuit styles including monokinis and 1-pieces, to a halter top and string bikinis. Men’s swim styles include briefs, hipsters, fitted shorts, swim trunks, and board shorts, guaranteeing that you’ll find the perfect style to suit you. No matter what your style preference we highly recommend giving CoolTan a try if you want to see just how easy it can be to get an amazing tan, no more tan lines required.

 

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Dr. Ulysses H. Scarpidis Talks Preventive Skincare, Maintenance & Fillers

Skin REVEAL

This summer we had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Ulysses H. Scarpidis, who is as knowledgeable as he is handsome. In this fast-paced world, it’s a welcome surprise to meet a physician who takes the time to listen and offer options. Not just one, but a well-thought-out plan of action designed to keep you and your skin on the right track.

Dr. Scarpidis is a leading board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, offering body contouring and cosmetic procedures that enhance all areas of the face and body. He earned his medical degree from the esteemed Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed his residency and fellowship in plastic surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Hackensack University Medical Center, where he was chosen to represent his colleagues as Administrative Chief Resident.

We had the opportunity to sit with Dr. Scarpidis and talk preventive skincare, regular maintenance, and fillers.

Dr. Scarpidis points out that it’s important to have a regimen of preventive skincare that you follow each and every day. For maintenance, you might consider fillers and/or lasers.

DTM– What can we do to take care of our skin?

TWENTIES– The Neocutis MicroDay with SPF 30 combines two steps in one: Applying sunscreen and daily moisturizing.

THIRTIES – Apply a cream with antioxidants and exfoliating properties like Neocutis MicroFirm to your neck and décolleté for a more youthful, sculpted profile.

FIFTY-PLUS Help address the complex signs of aging by using a serum like Neocutis MicroSerum before your moisturizer to improve firmness, elasticity, tone and texture.

We asked him, how do you assess a patient? Click on the link below to read his answers on page 114.

Current issue- https://www.dtm.wix2wp.site/past-and-present-issues/

Scarpidis Aesthetics
200 W 57th St #508,
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 951-0505

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The Trusted 10: Summer Vacation Essentials

Image: ModelCo

Tis’ the season to enjoy the sun and the sand, and the perfect time to update your beauty regiment. These 10 products, from make-up to moisturizers and hair care, are all you need for a fuss-free look on the go. Don’t forget to take these on vacation with you!

1. John Masters Organics Natural Mineral Sunscreen. Most sunscreens will leave a slick feeling on your skin, but John Masters’ Organically made sunscreen will protect you as well, leaving out that sticky sensation. Even better, it’s biodegradable so you’ll be doing your part to help the environment.

2. Evologie Stay Clear Cream. The smooth consistency of this moisturizer will maintain you skin hydrated and breakout-free while you pores remain unclogged, evoking a natural, oil-free glow everywhere.

3. Shisheido Oil Control Blotting Paper. For a quick and easy way to remove excess shine, apply a swipe from one of these purse-sized sheets and voila, your skin is now refreshed and matte.

ModelCo Instant Tan Self-Tan Lotion, Medium, 5.74 fl. oz.

4. Model Co Instant Tan Self-tan Lotion. Say goodbye to uneven tans and say hello to silky sun-kissed glows that will last all day long at the beach.

Phyto - Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Brilliance Mask

5. Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Brilliance Mask. Long hair runs the risk of turning dry and brittle at high temperatures, but after one dosage of Phytojoba’s hydrating mask, your mane will return to its soft and bouncy ways.

Eva NYC Surf's Up! Texture Spray

6. Eva NYC Surf’s Up! Texture Spray. Texturing pastes can leave you hair looking quite different than what you had in mind. Eva NYC’s Surf’s Up! texture spray on the other hand, locks in moisture and creates sexy, ocean waves that will change your urban styled hair to a more seaside kind of look.

Deborah Lippmann - Summer Nail Collection

7. Deborah Lippman Nail Lacquer. These fun colors pack a punch that will brighten up your digits instantly. The smooth application and quick-drying effects will give you that perfect salon manicure everyone will envy.

8. Bobbi brown Tinted Lip Balm. This balm adds a hint of color to your lips and comes in a variety of shades that will suit every skin tone. No lipstick? No problem!

Estee Lauder - Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup

9. Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup. Your complexion can stay flawless and natural all day when using the Double Wear Stay-in Place by Estée Lauder, even in heat and humidity. Plus, the lightweight formula makes you  feel like you have nothing on.

10. The Honest Company Bug Spray. Keep bugs out of your zone for good! Free of harmful chemicals and compounds, this spray is safe for everyone of all ages to use.

– Aimee Aurol

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Coola Serves Up Organic Ingredients To Protect Your Skin This Summer

Can you imagine having a sunscreen for the summer made out of natural ingredients only?

Last week we were introduced to COOLA Suncare in a beautiful event on the rooftop of  the Gramercy Park Hotel. Surrounded by organic food products, we had the chance to chat with the charming COOLA CEO, Chris Brichby. The rooftop terrace provided a perfect spring setting for a pleasant introduction to this unique new organic sun care line for summer.

COOLA products contain up to 97 percent certified organic ingredients, with the majority being manufactured using solar power energy credits. In addition to being Solar Powered®, COOLA sources its ingredients from organic farms, incorporating a Farm to Face® approach to all products. In 2012, COOLA introduced Plant Protection®, after revolutionizing the use of plant stem cells and plant phyto-protectors to boost sun protection naturally.

During the event we were introduced to some of the ingredients in the sunscreen protector which were so natural, you could actually eat them! On our plate we had samples of salmon, coconut, raspberry, guacamole, banana and yogurt, which both benefit your skin, and protect you from the sun at the same time.

COOLA offers high performance sun care products that are delicate and luxurious enough to enhance anyone’s daily skincare regimen.

“COOLA invites you to stay in the glow while you stay in the know.”

-Patricia Rashidi