Bella Quiz: Do You Know Where Your Spots Stem From?


Updated 08/05/08 8:42 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 65 comments

Where do my pimples come from?

Before I began my facial at The Vaishaly Clinic, owner, Vaishaly Patel inquired about my health, what foods I eat and my menstrual cycle. I was experiencing quite a bad breakout at the time, and she explained how through research and experience, she has come to understand how the effects of stress, hormones and digestion directly affect the condition of your skin. She can even correlate which Read more

Rebalancing and Rejuvenating Facial Oils, Part III


Updated 12/30/09 10:47 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Rebalancing and Rejuvenating Facial Oils, Part III

Welcome to the last installment of my three-part series on face oils. I hope you've learned a little bit about how important it is to keep your skin hydrated, nourished, and balanced. Hopefully, after reading about some of these products, you've conquered your fear of applying oil to your face. If I've left any of your favorites out, please let me know what they are! Trilogy Rosehip Oil ($20) is Read more

Product Review: Vaishaly Cleansing Balm


Updated 12/28/07 2:17 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 10 comments

Product Review:  Vaishaly Cleansing Balm

A little while ago, I told you about the amazing facial I got at the Vaishaly Clinic in London. After spending a couple of weeks testing out the products at home, I've fallen in love with one stand-out item. The Vaishaly Cleansing Balm (£59) is a totally unique way to cleanse your skin. It is a creamy clear balm with a powerful aromatic scent that makes you feel like you are in a spa when Read more

A Few New Nourishing Night Creams


Updated 10/12/07 2:43 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

A Few New Nourishing Night Creams

A quality night cream contains fatty oils that absorb easily, hydrate and restore moisture and suppleness to the skin. Here are three products that I've tried and really love. They are all plant-derived so they smell great, and they'll also provide nourishment to your skin craves while you're catching your Z's. Vaishaly Night Cream (£55.00) is a deep-penetrating, intensive hydrating cream that Read more

Tour of Beauty: Vaishaly Clinic in London


Updated 06/13/09 10:29 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Tour of Beauty: Vaishaly Clinic in London

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the Vaishaly Clinic in London and having a Signature Vashaily Facial with the lovely and petite "superfacialist" Vaishaly Patel. For 60 blissfull minutes, I lay in her all-white sanctuary covered in three layers of towels and blankets while she poked, prodded and polished my skin. What made this facial different than any other I've experienced is that Read more