Loving the NEW St. Ives Intensive Healing Body and Hand Cream which are empowered with cranberry seed oil to protect and renew winter-damaged skin and are fragrance free, yes finally! I’m all about fragrance free body lotions and I’m glad St. Ives is answering my wishes:) Also these creams are not greasy.

St. Ives Intensive Healing Body Cream NEW

The Cranberry seed oil in the St. Ives Intensive Healing Body and Hand Cream unleashe a unique, all-natural balance of Omega oils to moisturize, condition and repair dry skin. Not only are cranberries a key ingredient in skin hydration, but they also protect the body by preventing certain strands of bacteria and disease when consumed.

St. Ives products are available at drug, grocery and mass retailer stores nationwide

St. Ives Intensive Healing hand cream NEW

Expert Skincare Tips: St. Ives Q&A with Dr. Marsha Gordon

As the weather gets warmer, my breakouts and irritation become worse. To keep my skin acne-free all year round, should I be adjusting my regimen as the seasons change?

While many women need to adjust their skin care regimen as the seasons change, this can be especially true for women with acne-prone or oily skin. Your regimen that worked in the winter may leave skin feeling oily and clogged during the warmer months. In the spring, I recommend switching to a light, oil-free moisturizer and using a cleanser and scrub to help remove dead skin cells and keep pores clear. I personally like the new St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser and Scrub (image above), which contain a safe concentration of Salicylic Acid to effectively fight blemishes and reduce redness, while 100% natural Green Tea soothes skin.

How can I balance protecting my skin with sunscreen and getting enough Vitamin D exposure?

While ultraviolet radiation from the sun has been linked to skin cancer and premature aging, many women think sun exposure is necessary for adequate Vitamin D. In truth, women do not need to rely on the sun for Vitamin D and can easily achieve their recommended daily value with a proper diet and daily supplement. It’s also imperative for women to protect their skin from sun damage by avoiding direct sun exposure and by using a daily SPF of 15 or greater.

Dr. Marsha Gordon

When I exfoliate my face, how much pressure is too much? How about when I exfoliate my body?

Everyone’s skin is different, but gentle is the key word when exfoliating. Gentle pressure should give you a pleasant, invigorating feeling. If you feel discomfort, or if exfoliation results in red, irritated skin, you need to lighten up the pressure. It’s always better to start mild and increase pressure slowly over time once you know what your skin can comfortably handle. If that still does not work for you, try using a gentler exfoliator, like St. Ives Sensitive Skin Gentle Apricot Scrub. This mild scrub is formulated for sensitive skin and can be used every day by most people.

Any women have to deal with unsightly acne flare-ups throughout the year. While clogged pores may be one of the most common symptoms of this skincare concern, redness and irritation can be just as much a source of distress. Unfortunately, many over-the-counter treatments can be too harsh for your inflamed, acne-prone skin. To the rescue is NEW St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea, a line of skin care solutions that gently fights blemishes and reduces redness, while also containing 100% natural green tea which helps to soothe and calm skin. Formulated with Salicylic Acid and 100% natural green tea, this new two-step regimen offers an effective, yet gentle, acne solution.

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Cleanser ($5.69 for 6.75 fl oz. pump) is a refreshing cleanser that is made with 2% Salicylic Acid and 100% natural green tea, which help to clear blemishes and calm redness associated with acne.

St. Ives Naturally Clear Green Tea Scrub ($5.69 for 4.5 oz. tube) is designed to prevent blemishes, while helping to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells. Containing 1% Salicylic Acid and 100% natural green tea, this daily scrub helps leave skin looking clear and feeling calm.

With the most romantic day of the year approaching, Valentine’s Day that is, it’s time to prepare your skin and get it smooth and silky to-the-touch by treating it to some natural love! Thanks to St. Ives Consulting Dermatologist’s Dr. Marsha Gordon skincare tips and the Whipped Silk line from St. Ives, you might have a chance to get the skin you want!

“Incorporating products with natural emollients into your daily skin care regimen is an easy and effective way to promote healthy, radiant, kiss-worthy skin,” says St. Ives Consulting Dermatologist Dr. Marsha Gordon.

Dr. Gordon’s at-home skincare tips:

1. Gently cleanse skin in-shower with a hydrating body wash, like St. Ives Luxurious Whipped Silk Body Wash ($3.99 for 18 fl oz. bottle). With a lavish lather and natural moisturizing ingredients, this rich body wash leaves skin feeling silky smooth.

2. Apply a moisturizer to your body in the morning and evening, paying special attention to dry-prone areas like the knees and elbows. St. Ives Softening Whipped Silk Advanced Body Moisturizer ($4.99 for 18 fl oz. pump), formulated with Silk Proteins and emollients, offers an indulgent, soft, light-textured cream that glides on easily and absorbs quickly without a greasy feel.

3. Avoid long, steamy showers as these can dry out your skin.

4. Drink eight glasses of water per day.

5. Use a humidifier.

6. Eat foods high in Vitamins A, B, C and E.

This season, give your loved ones the gift of soft, moisturized skin (Marta is all about it:) with St. Ives.

St. Ives Moisturizing Oatmeal & Shea Body Wash offers superb non-drying cleansing for visibly healthy skin. By incorporating two of nature’s BEST ingredients, this body wash wraps skin in natural Oatmeal and Shea Butter extracts for the ultimate skin nourishment. ($2.99 for 13.5 fl. oz. bottle)

St. Ives Oatmeal & Shea Butter In-Shower Exfoliating Body Polish helps renew, moisturize and smooth skin. Made with the mixture of 100% natural Oatmeal extract, moisturizing Shea Butter and Sugar Crystals, this body polish helps remove dead skin cells creating healthier, brighter, and moisturized skin. ($6.99 for 8 oz. jar)

St. Ives Fresh Skin Warming Scrub is a one-step cleansing scrub to help reduce the appearance of pores. The gentle all-natural exfoliants remove dead, dry skin cells, while the mild cleanser lathers into a creamy foam to whisk away pore-clogging oil and dirt. A truly fulfilling sensory experience, the formula subtly warms when in contact with water to relax pores for a deeper clean. ($4.99 for 4 fl oz. tube)

St. Ives Unveils Enhanced Formulations and New Look. Skin care company updates product line with natural ingredients sourced from nature.

St. Ives is furthering its commitment to delivering powerful skin care solutions from nature by introducing a reformulated product line. The newly-enhanced products contain natural exfoliants, extracts and moisturizers, and the packaging uses post recycled materials whenever possible.

“St. Ives recognized that today’s beauty consumers increasingly seek products that harness the best of nature’s energy and vibrancy,” said Carl Gerlach, Marketing Director for St. Ives. “Our new formulations deliver the nature-inspired beauty benefits that our customers seek, without sacrificing efficacy or aesthetics.”

The new package design for the reformulated St. Ives products makes it easy for consumers to educate themselves on the products’ origins and cosmetic benefits. Key natural ingredient information is prominently featured along with a “smear” of the formulation so that consumers can visualize the look and texture. Also, a new benefit bar on the front of the packaging spotlights each product’s unique benefit.

As always, St. Ives uses eco-friendly packaging solutions and post-consumer recycled materials (PCRM) whenever possible. Additionally, St. Ives sources its formulations from environmentally-sustainable vendors whenever possible, and never tests its products on animals.

As part of the redesign, the St. Ives Elements line has merged into the overall facial category. New products will be unveiled in the coming months, along with an accompanying advertising campaign.

For more information on the new look of St. Ives, visit www.stives.com .

St. Ives Cellulite SKincare collection is here just in time for the summer! Bathing suit season is right around the corner, and you’ve been hitting the gym for months to get summer-ready. However, even with your fabulously-fit legs, those bumps and dimples remain.

Fortunately, St. Ives offers an affordable, two-step solution to help you ditch your sarong and walk down the sand with confidence. This complete anti-cellulite regimen – St. Ives Cellulite Shield Gel Crème and St. Ives Cellulite Shield Advanced Body Moisturizer – is formulated with an exclusive MicroSmooth Complex and clinically proven to reduce the appearance of cellulite in just two weeks!

St. Ives Cellulite Shield Gel Crème – Step one: This formula is specifically designed to attack targeted problem areas. Enriched with menthol, caffeine, green tea and citrus extracts, you can feel this powerful, stimulating formula hydrate your skin as it battles cellulite head-on. ($6.99 for 6.7 fl oz. tube)

St. Ives Cellulite Shield Advanced Body Moisturizer – Step two: Use this moisture-rich lotion to complete your cellulite-fighting regimen. Shea butter moisturizes as the MicroSmooth Complex continues to fight cellulite for long-lasting, visible improvements. Skin is left looking toned, smooth and visibly more contoured. ($4.99 for a 18 fl oz. bottle)

Watch Marta’s video blog for today talking about her favorite St. Ives Scrubs.

Marta’s video blog is featured on www.misslush.com

Products mentioned in Marta’s video blog:

St. Ives Apricot Scrub
St. Ives Elements Olive Scrub
St. Ives Elements Warming Scrub
St. Ives Elements Microdermabrasion Scrub

NEW St. Ives Elements Mineral Moisturizer! AVAILABLE NOW!

NEW St. Ives Elements Mineral Moisturizer: Formulated with an essential mineral blend of iron, potassium and calcium, the St. Ives Elements Mineral Moisturizer is the newest addition to the St. Ives Elements line and the first moisturizer to complement the existing Elements scrubs and cleansers. Designed to hydrate skin, the Elements Mineral Moisturizer also protects against UVA/UVB sun damage and provides SPF 15 sun protection. This lightweight formula rejuvenates and protects skin while making it feel soft and smooth.

· The Mineral Complex is a blend of minerals which includes Ferric Citrate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Chloride and Potassium Sorbate.

· Glycerin hydrates the skin.

· Silica helps to absorb excess oil and leaves skin feeling smooth and silky.

· Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate are a blend of broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients to protect against dangerous UVA/UVB rays. 

Suggested retail price is $9.99 for 3.4 oz pump.

Available at drug, mass retailer and grocery store outlets nationwide.  

St. Ives Sensory Spa & Gallery Hosts the Premiere of “Motherhood” at 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

Vibrant, natural beauty and talent fused as Hollywood’s elite gathered at the St. Ives Sensory Spa & Gallery to celebrate the premiere of Academy Award-nominated Uma Thurman’s latest venture, Motherhood from acclaimed director Katherine Dieckmann. Dieckmann, Thurman and co-stars Minnie Driver and Anthony Edwards were all in attendance. Minnie Driver also treated VIP guests to an exclusive musical performance.

The event wrapped up the five day Spa & Gallery, featuring star spa treatments with St. Ives’ popular skincare line and an exclusive exhibition of nature-inspired Mosaic art by world-renowned artist Laurel True.

Actress/singer Minnie Driver treats VIP guests to an exclusive performance at the St. Ives Spa & Gallery at Sundance, for the premiere of her new comedy “Motherhood”.

Actress Jodie Foster attends the “Motherhood” premiere after party at St. Ives Spa and Gallery.

Actor Anthony Edwards attends the “Motherhood” premiere after party at St. Ives Spa and Gallery.

Actress Erika Alexander and Actor Benjamin Bratt attend the premiere party of “Motherhood” at Sundance.

Actor James Gandolfini attended the “Motherhood” premiere after party at St. Ives Spa and Gallery.

Actors Melissa Leo and Mark Webber attend the “Motherhood” premiere after party at St. Ives Spa and Gallery.

Actors Marianna Palka, Jason Ritter and Jenny Wade attend the “Motherhood” premiere after party at St. Ives Spa and Gallery.

Actors Zach Gilford and Jesse Palmer attend the “Motherhood” premiere after party at St. Ives Spa and Gallery.

Pell James and Jack Huston attend the “Motherhood” premiere after party at St. Ives Spa and Gallery.

Other celeb attendees included:

· Uma Thurman
· Cat Deeley
· Jess Weixler
· Chris Kattan
· Safron Burrows
· Amber Heard
· Jesse Plemmons
· Louisa Krause
· Ed Helms
· Dallas Rogers