The last step is applying another treatment gel, which he says balances pH levels. L'Occitane uses ingredients including olive oil, grape-seed oil and soy milk in its products. There's a perception that it's safer, tried and true. Allergies, for instance, are a potential hazard. Dr. Howard Sobel, a cosmetic dermatologist in New York, says when the skin is bombarded by the sun and the environment, free radicals are formed in the body that attack the cells, contributing to the look of aging.
Common antioxidants are vitamin C and zinc.
Even with most pampering products, it might take a bit of forethought to turn your bathroom into a great escape. So before you start slathering on the mud mask, you should set the mood. Thomas suggests lighting some candles to get relaxed. But he adds that nothing can replace the luxury of getting away from home and being fussed over. Kim Findlay agrees.