 | Los Angeles Times
Snake Cream?
Skin-care companies are making lotions that contain a synthetic venom called Syn-ake. They say the products smooth wrinkles by relaxing muscles - a claim some dispute...."I wanted to develop a Botox alternative for my clients who complained of side effects or wanted to avoid the injections all together," says Sonya Dakar, co-found of Sonya Dakar Skincare, who incoporated Syn-ake into her UltraLuxe-9 cream. |
 | Makeup Bag Blog
Friend Finds: Better than new shoes (almost)
Finding products in bathroom cabinets and makeup bags of my friends is kind of like going on a mini shopping spree, only better. At Kristen's house, I obsessed over these three products: Sonya Dakar Nourishing Body Oil, a super moisture-sealing body oil that is paraben-free with no dyes or fragrances. I couldn't wait to shower each morning knowing I'd be slathering my skin in this silky, non-greasy body oil. |
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More Beauty Tricks
Moisturize in layers. "For maximum plumping, follow your regular lotion with a heavy cream or facial oil. On really bad beauty days, I put on oil and wait an hour before looking in the mirror," admits makeup artist Bobbi Brown, who swears by Bobbi Brown Extra Face Oil. A 10-minute moisturizing mask also plumps you up fast. We like Sonya Dakar Hydrating Blue Mask. |
 | American Spa
Acid Wash
Sonya Dakar Body by Sonya Dakar. Daily Wash: This body wash relies on lactic acid to provide a gentle exfoliating effect. Formulated for daily use, it also includes an organic Omega-3 Complex and vitamin B5 to nourish the skin. |
| American Spa
Spot Light - Editor's Picks - Facial Masks
Sonya Dakar's Facial Masks are made from pure botanicals and are sulfate- and paraben-free. The masks are available in Blue Mask, which helps calm irritated skin; Lightening Mask, which helps brighten discolored skin; Berry Mask, which maintains normal to combination skin; Mude Lavender Mask, which helps remove impurities; and Green Tea Mask, which helps smooth scarred skin. |
 | Men's Health
Feed Your Face
Grapefruit: Benefits found in Sonya Dakar Red Grafruit Wash. Specialty: This wash contains grapefruit- and orange-oil extracts. Research shows that such extracts are naturally antibacterial, so they'll clamp down on flare-ups. |
 | American Spa
Spotlight
Created specifically to address adult acne and rosacea, Sonya Dakar's Clarifying Collection consists of Deep Pore Clarifying Serum, Acai Clarifying Wash, and Pore Minimizer. The products in the collection feature a combination of acai, copaiba, and passion fruit extracts to normalize sebum production, kill bacteria, hydrate and heal the skin and calm inflammation. |
 | GCI - Global Cosmetic Industry
Spa and Salon
Sonya Dakar launched the Clarifying Collection, an extension of the Clear Line, made from an Ecocert-certified blend of Brazilian-derived acai, copaiba and andiroba extracts. Meant to address breakouts of acne on sensitive, aging skin, the line was created especially for adult acne and rosacea, and features a facial wash, a pore cleanser and a pore minimizer, all available in U.S. luxury spas. |
 | Natural Health
Look Younger, Longer
Step 1: Cleanse - We Love: Sonya Dakar Red Grapefruit Wash is a gentle, lathering wash with sweet almond extract that moisturizes skin. |
 | 944
Less Is More
02 Pore Minimizer by Sonya Dakar - A flawless facade in a tiny tube - Acai, organic copaiba, andiroba, tea tree extract, silica and organic silicone team up into a finishing liquid that primes, reflects light and minimizes pore appearance. |
 | In Touch
Winter Beauty Special
Hilary Duff - Flawless Face - For glowing skin, Hilary swears by Sonya Dakar. "Her stuff is amazing," gushes the starlet. "It's all-natural and smells good." Sonya Dakar Acai Clarifying Wash. |
 | Travel + Leisure
Wellness By Design
Sonya Dakar Red Grapefruit Wash - "It leaves my face feeling refreshed." |
 | Womans World
Get Fergie's Super Smooth Body!
Skin-baring dresses are Fergie's stunning trademark. To wear them well, she treats her skin to the Sonya Dakar Total Skin Fitness Treatment. Your body is exfoliated with a sea salt scrub, then massaged witha lemon verbena oil and a firming lotion. Finaly, your body is wrapped in a blanket to lock in moisture. |
 | Self
Pamper Your Skin
1. Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Although most people wash their face in about 15 seconds, pros say the key to removing grime is to s-l-o-w down. Pull your hair back, so you can wash up to the hairline, an area prone to oiliness. Dampen skin, then spend at least a minute masaging your most luxurious cleanser into skin in upward, circular motions. "Gently kneading helps minimize puffiness and stimulate circulation," says Sonya Dakar of the Sonya Dakar Skin Clinic in Los Angeles. Rinse thoroughly, then pat dry (rubbing can damage skin) with a towel. Velourlike towels for babies are the gentlest. |
 | Marie Claire
10 Winter Skin Myths
Myth: The thicker the cream, the better it hydrates. Truth: "Concentrated doesn't necessarily equal optimum hydration," says Annet King, director of training and development for the International Dermal Insitute. "An overdoes of lipids can actually trap dead cells and leave skin looking duller." King suggests layering serums under creams in order to boost moisture. Facialist Sonya Dakar agrees: "Serums are light, yet have super-concentrated ingredients - ideal for absorption." |
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