Koh Gen Do Exclusive Gift with Purchase at Barneys New York for Lola's Secret Beauty Blog Readers & An Introduction to the KGD Macro Beauty Massage: Anti-Aging Facial

Exclusive Gift with Purchase at the Madison Avenue & Beverly Hills Locations

I am thrilled to announce that Koh Gen Do has generously created an exclusive Gift with Purchase for Lola's Secret Beauty Blog readers at Barneys New York at the Madison Avenue and Beverly Hills Locations!

What: An exclusive Koh Gen Do Gift with Purchase for Lola's Secret Beauty Blog Readers!

Gift with Purchase Details: You will receive this extraordinary Gift with Purchase when you spend $120.00 (pre-tax) on Koh Gen Do products. To receive the GWP, you must mention: Lola’s Secret. If you cannot make it to either location, then Barneys can ship your purchases and GWP to you.

Where: Barneys New York Madison Avenue & Beverly Hills locations only.

When: December 13^th & 14^th, 2013 (Friday and Saturday).

Contacts: Madison Avenue Contact: Florin (212) 833-2508 & Beverly Hills Contact: Ana (310) 276-4400 (Ask the operator to transfer you to the Koh Gen Do counter). *There are 2 Ana's at the Beverly Hills location- be sure to be transferred to the KGD counter.

The GWP: You will receive a very generous assortment of deluxe travel sizes products (a $30.00 value) from the Koh Gen Do Oriental Plants Skincare Line.

According to Koh Gen Do,

Thirty-six botanical extracts that awaken the skin's five attributes. 
For skin that thrives under any condition.
Five Elements, Five Inherent Abilities
For beauty that radiates like a flower, thriving and blooming gracefully under any condition.

We have arrived at 36 botanical extracts chosen from the Taoist 5 Element Wheel.
The Five Elemental Colors: blue, red, yellow, white and black 
Five inherent abilities: softness, smoothness, clarity, firmness, and vitality. 
Skincare that will help your skin retain its natural balance. 
Skin with an irrepressible glow and the power to rejuvenate itself that is our gift to you.

Press Sample provided by Koh Gen Do

Among the products included: Oriental Plants Cleansing Cream (Net Wt.0.53 oz. / 15g)- Oriental Plants Clean Foam (Net Wt.0.53 oz. / 15g)- Oriental Plants Soap (Net Wt.0.35 oz. / 10g)- Oriental Plants Essence (0.17 fl. oz. / 5ml)- Oriental Plants Skin Lotion (1.01 fl. oz. / 30ml)- Oriental Plants Emollient Cream (Net Wt.0.14 oz. / 4g)- Whipping Net mini (3.5" w × 5.16" h). *Please note that there will be a variation in your gift from what is pictured here. Yours will come in a gorgeous hard case travel tin rather than the plastic travel cosmetic bag shown above. Your gift is pretty incredible, and well worth stocking up on a few Koh Gen Do essentials to receive (or buying as holiday gifts).

Koh Gen Do Macro Beauty Massage: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial Experience

When Koh Gen Do invited me to experience their legendary hour long Macro Beauty Massage Anti-Aging Facial at Barneys New York in Beverly Hills, I was thrilled. I was even more elated to learn that Diane Nakauchi, the Koh Gen Do CEO, would be the one performing miracles for both my skin and spirit. What followed was truly miraculous, and it would be an understatement to suggest that it was utterly transformational.

Diane Nakauchi is not only the CEO of Koh Gen Do, but she is also a registered nurse licensed in facial massage, and her unparalleled skill set cannot be sufficiently underscored. From the moment that my Koh Gen Do Anti-Aging Facial began I knew that I was in for the experience of a lifetime. 

Diane explained that facial massage has had a long history in Japan, and that the centuries old Anma technique removes toxins and dead skin cells while increasing blood flow. Additionally, it encourages lymphatic drainage--which reduces swelling and puffiness (say goodbye to eye bags and fluid build-up in the face). Furthermore, it also increases facial muscle tone while reducing the appearance of wrinkles and lines, and the result is improved skin health and brighter glowing youthful complexion. 

Following my Anti-Aging facial my skin was soft, taut, and absolutely glowing. Truthfully, my skin and spirit were completely transformed-- and the "press and stroke" massage technique employed by Diane not only profoundly transformed the appearance of my face, but it also recharged my energy. I was harboring excessive stress, tension and muscle tightness in my head, neck and face because of my extended daily work schedule in front of the computer-- and Diane immediately recognized it and then skillfully eliminated it (and I mean all of it). Once the stress was purged, a profound lightness overcame my being and I felt as though I began to float. I honestly hadn't realized the extent to which I was carrying around this burden, but it was Diane who freed me from the discomfort that I had grown accustomed to. I am not exaggerating when I say that Diane's nuanced skill-set is unlike anything that I have ever experienced before-- I am forever in her debt.

Among the Koh Gen Do products that Diane used during my Anti-Aging Facial:

Diane removed all of my makeup prior to the Anti-Aging Facial, and then paired the Oriental Plants Skin Lotion with the Macro Vintage Royal Massage Milk. She generously applied them to my face, and then began the massage work-- the two combined provided enough slip for her hands to effortlessly glide over my face. She also applied a mask and used the Oriental Plants Moisture Veil Balm on my lips. Afterward Diane brought me out to the counter and applied the fantastic new Maifanshi Aqua Foundation, their phenomenal Moisture Concealer, and a touch of blush. I left Barneys a new woman, and would love for you to experience what I did!

The products that you may not have tried that are among my favorites:

1) Macro Vintage Royal Massage Milk ($180 for 4.06 Fl. oz.)

A moisturizer with anti-aging micro-collagens to plump and smooth. No wiping or rinsing off is necessary, let it continue the treatment even while you sleep. Massage your face with this skincare milk before make-up and the luxurious combination of treatment oils will reset your skin to create a perfect base make-up. This versatile wonder-product is worth its weight in gold! There is no other product like it.

The Secret to Softness –10 Pumps :  "As a massage cream (evening). Give skin softness with the “Macro Beauty Massage,” Argireline which increases tone and improves texture with results similar to professional skin care treatments."

5 Pumps: "Remove dead skin cells with milk (morning / evening). After washing your face, use the Royal Massage Milk with cotton pads. Ingredients like lactic and malic acid gently clean off accumulated layers of dead skin cells and melanin."

2-3 Pumps: "As a Moisturizer (morning / evening). Use after Skin Lotion, massaging it lightly into the skin for moisture and protection."

For Massage: Use the Oriental Plants Skin Lotion or Spray and extend the length of your massage.when more product is needed to continue the smooth glide of the massage. 

For Moisturizer: Use the Oriental Plants Skin Lotion or Spray to blend the
product into your skin for a lighter moisturization.

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, PVP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Palmitate, Phenoxy- Ethanol, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Xantham Gum, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Stearate, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Caramel, Honey, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Perilla Ocymoides Seed Oil, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactic Acid, Glucose, Hippophae Rhamnides Oil, Royal Jelly Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4

2) Oriental Plants Skin Lotion ($72.00.00 for 5.07 fl. oz. and $120.00 for 10.15 fl. oz) 

A refreshing lotion that beautifies as well as seals in moisture, defending the skin from environmental stress. This is a hydrating liquid that Diane says, "stretches the glide of the Macro Visage Royal Massage Milk." This means that they do not have to continually add more product, and can concentrate on the continuous massage instead. 

Key Ingredients:
Moisture retaining agents: culture BB, lotus root water, lactic acid
Firming agents: pueraria mirifica root extract, apricot kernel extract, red clover extract
Balancing agents: morus alba root extract, angelica acutiloba root extract, silver birch sap

Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Pca, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Alcohol, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Betula Alba Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Rehmannia Glutinosa Root Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Pueraria Mirifica Root Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Artemisia Capillaris Flower Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Water, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Rubus Suavissimus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract, Tussilago Farfara (Coltsfoot) Flower Extract, Sedum Rosea Root Extract, Morus Alba Root Extract, Nephelium Longana Seed Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Sasa Veitchii Leaf Extract, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Stem Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lecithin, Sugar Cane (Saccharum Officinarum) Extract, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract.

3) Oriental Plants Moisture Veil Balm ($55.00 for 0.42 oz) An absolute must-have!

This pure balm is based on our signature blend of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed, Squalane and Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) for potent hydration. Perilla Ocymoides Seed and Persea Gratissima (Avocado) emollients are added for moisture retention and anti-oxidant benefits. These luxurious blends of essential oils are enhanced by 36 carefully chosen botanical extracts to encourage radiance and result in a more youthful complexion.

This coveted balm treatment was given to clients with dry, irritated, dull and lack-luster skin at the salon in Japan. For its radical healing properties, there had been repeated requests for the product to come out in the retail market.

Key Points:

- Infused with botanical extracts, this balm will absorb deeply into the skin for long lasting hydration while creating a protective barrier against harsh environmental conditions.

- Healing botanical properties help prevent premature aging and restore lost luminosity.

- The balm is extremely versatile and suitable for anyone who experiences dry skin conditions. Use wherever you are experiencing skin issues; smooth onto parched heels and elbows, ragged cuticles and anywhere that skin needs additional care.

No artificial colors, fragrance, petroleum-based mineral oil or paraben.

Ingredients: OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, DEXTRIN PALMITATE, TALC, DEXTRIN MYRISTATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF OIL, SILICA, WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER), PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SQUALANE, PERILLA OCYMOIDES SEED OIL, TOCOPHEROL, ALCOHOL, BEESWAX, GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, BETULA PLATYPHYLLA JAPONICA JUICE, SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT, TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS POLYSACCHARIDE, TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE (CLOVER) FLOWER EXTRACT, ROSA MULTIFLORA FRUIT EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED PRUNUS DOMESTICA, SANGUISORBA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT, PAEONIA ALBIFLORA ROOT EXTRACT, ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT EXTRACT, REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA ROOT EXTRACT, ANGELICA ACUTILOBA ROOT EXTRACT, PUERARIA MIRIFICA ROOT EXTRACT, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL EXTRACT, PRUNUS YEDOENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, SAXIFRAGA SARMENTOSA EXTRACT, LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT EXTRACT, PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL EXTRACT, ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA LEAF EXTRACT, LILIUM CANDIDUM BULB EXTRACT, ARTEMISIA CAPILLARIS FLOWER EXTRACT, GARDENIA FLORIDA FRUIT EXTRACT, ANGELICA KEISKEI EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED SOYBEAN EXTRACT, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, MORUS ALBA ROOT EXTRACT, NEPHELIUM LONGANA SEED EXTRACT, PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACT, RUBUS SUAVISSIMUS (RASPBERRY) LEAF EXTRACT, SEDUM ROSEA ROOT EXTRACT, TUSSILAGO FARFARA (COLTSFOOT) FLOWER EXTRACT, GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT, ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF EXTRACT, GANODERMA LUCIDUM (MUSHROOM) STEM EXTRACT, SASA VEITCHII LEAF EXTRACT.

Your Chance to receive a 1 hour Koh Gen Do Macro Beauty Massage Anti-Aging Facial:

If you live near the Madison Avenue Barneys and are interested in experiencing this extraordinary Koh Gen Do Anti-Aging Facial, then you have an opportunity for the two-day event on January 23rd and 24th (Thursday and Friday). The facial is complimentary with a two product purchase. Spaces are limited. Call Florin at (212) 833-2508. 

If you live near the Beverly Hills location, call Ana at  (310) 276-4400 so that she can let you know when they will be offering the Koh Gen Do Macro Beauty Massage Anti-Aging Facial Event.

The video below features Diane Nakauchi teaching beauty editors Susan Yara and Anna Jimenez a step-by-step method for giving oneself a daily facial massage! The results are glowing, well-toned healthy skin!

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