Chella Insight

No Empty Promises and Buzz Words!

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

We love when Beauty Bloggers write great reviews on our Chellá products (and why wouldn't they be great reviews??), but we ADORE when a writer like Felicia at ThisThatBeauty.com takes the time to actually do her research. Felicia's has to be one of the most concise and thorough reviews we've read in a while!

Check out her fact-packed review and then head over to www.chella.com to order your own at a 20% discount... you KNOW you want to! Just click this link - THISTHAT - and get ready to say hello to beautiful skin!

The Whole Truth and Nothing But the Truth About Chella

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Marta Wohrle is a leader in the world of Anti-Aging product reviews. Her website, www.TruthinAging.com, is chock full of honest, straight forward reviews on anti-aging products on the market today. Recently, Marta invited a guest reviewer to lend his thoughts on Chellá's Skin Firming Serum and we were blown away!

Marta generally takes no prisoners when it comes to reviewing anti-aging products that have little or no efficacy against aging, so we tend to be a little nervous when she reviews a Chellá product, however she has loved each one that she has reviewed so far!

What were we thinking... Chellá products are the real deal when it comes to anti-aging and we have the science to back it up.

Chellá prides itself on staying on the cutting edge of anti-aging skin care technology and has included two new complexes in our Skin Firming Serum ~ The Hyalo Hydration Complex and The Tri-Amino Complex. The Hyalo Hydration Complex is a combination of Hyaluronic Acids which moisturize deep within the skin to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles while the Tri Amino Complex blends a combination of amino acids to enhance and boost the synthesis of collagen in your skin cells! Read more about the cutting edge technology in our Chellá Skin Firming Serum at www.chella.com.

Nothing says FABULOUS SKIN CARE like skin care that a mother and daughter (and grandmother) can agree on!

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Nothing says FABULOUS SKIN CARE like skin care that a mother and daughter (and grandmother) can agree on!! Jen at My Beauty Bunny is a self professed beauty junkie who loves animals and specializes in reviewing cruelty free skin care products. When the product calls for a more “mature” reviewer, she calls upon her mother to test and review the product. They both seem to have found common ground with Chella!

Jen took a day to do a little self pampering (shouldn’t we all???) and fell in “love” with Chella’s Balancing Clay Mask. Her mom (aka the Mature Bunny) tried Chella’s Skin Firming serum and Intensive Formula Eye Crema and got compliments on her skin from her mother!

So there you have it... three generations of Beauty Bunnies are lovin’ Chella!

Purchase any Chella Professional Skin Care product and receive 20% off when using the code BUNNY at checkout.

Chella has "pulled out the big guns"

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Beauty Junkies Unite: Chella has "pulled out the big guns" with their Intensive Formula Eye Crema!

Check-out nationally acclaimed beauty blogger, Beauty Junkies Unite, who has declared to the world that Chella "has pulled out the big guns" in formulating our Intensive Formula Eye Crema.

See if you dont agree! We now have sample sizes (5ml, a $20 value!) of Chella's Intensive Formula Eye Crema that you can get absolutely free with any Chella order!

Chella is Hella Awesome!

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Krasey Beauty, one of New York's premiere Beauty Bloggers, has declared Chella Morning Crema SPF 25 “Hella Awesome”!! Who knew??

Read how she loves the way our Morning Crema for oily skin fights summertime “shiny” skin.

Silasoma - An Amazing Sunscreen Breakthrough

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

If there was just one magical aging preventative, it would have to be sunscreen. Sunscreen is the absolute definition of an ounce of prevention being worth hundreds (thousands?) of dollars in wrinkle cure! And now there is new sunscreen technology that makes sunscreen in your moisturizer even more effective!

In keeping with Chella Skin Care's tradition of creating skin care products with cutting edge technology, we have added Silasoma sunscreen to both Chella's Morning Crema SPF 15 and Chella's Morning Crema SPF 25. UVA & UVB protection is essential to creating a perfect daily moisturizer, but many find that adding a sunscreen may cause irritation to their skin. Chella has now discovered the perfect ingredient to eliminate that irritation..

Introducing Silasoma ~ the perfect sunscreen ingredient that works to eliminate sunscreen irritation! Silasoma is a very new and exciting ingredient imported from Japan. Using Avobenzone as a full spectrum UVA sunscreen, Silasoma encapsulates the Avobenzone in a 100% silk protein. The Avobenzone silk protein creates a barrier between the skin and the sunscreen preventing any irritation. Silasoma altogether eliminates the skin irritation that may be caused by Avobenzone, because the Avobenzone never comes into direct contact with the skin. Silasoma is odorless and essentially non-whitening, with a transparent appearance on the skin with a silky, light feel. Utilizing this technology, the Chella Morning Cremas have now become an ideal protective sunscreen moisturizer that is perfect for every skin type.

Style Apothecary is "Exhilarated" over Chella's Mask Combo

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Chella's masks are really causing a buzz on skin care blogs everywhere! In their recent blog post http://styleapothecary.onsugar.com/3515798, Style Apothecary, wrote:

Franbone says... I have been alternating with both of the masks.. First the Enzyme Exfoliating Crema Mask What a pleasant surprise when it stayed moist and did not dry out as most masks do and when rinsed off wow my skin was just glowing and felt just exhilarated... the price is worth the end result... Next the Balancing Clay Mask wonderful as it dries you can feel it doing the trick.. fabulous when rinsed off I could see the benefit after a few treatments...clean, clear and absolutely tighter feeling and that is worth taking to the bank.

My skin tone has been boosted and looks more vibrant and alive. I can see that the enzyme exfoliating mask is sloughing away all the dead skin and leaves behind fresh new skin that glows coupled with the balancing clay mask this keeps my skin clear and free from break outs and inperfections.. These are a serious combo that work wonders and another tid bit with the summer being here and the weather hot these also help reduce the oil in my skin, not that I am oily but help with the excess that my body produces in the summer.. YEAH!!

Celebrity makeup artist DeeDee Marcelli finds Chella Amazingly Effective

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

In a recent article, celebrity makeup artist DeeDee Marcelli said "Chellá's Enzyme Exfoliating Crema Mask will COMPLETELY remove dead skin - this product is amazingly effective!"

DeeDee Marcelli is a celebrity Makeup Artist based in Studio City, California. During her decade long career in TV, she has been nominated for an Emmy Award twice. Her latest shows include: “I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here,” “Million Dollar Password” and "America's Next Top Model" as well as the red carpet for awards shows from the Golden Globes to the Grammys to the Oscars. She also serves as the celebrity artist for Physicians Formula cosmetics as well as a beauty spokesperson for Verizon Wireless Mobisodes.

ACNE ABC's

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

By Kimberly Kolodziejski

June is Acne Awareness Month (although, I’m pretty sure most of us are plenty aware of acne more often than just in June!), so here are a few Chellá acne fighting ideas.

Angst, Bacteria and Clogged pores are just a few of the ABC causes of acne in both adults and teen-agers.

Angst: While stress doesn’t directly cause acne break-outs, it can trigger the release of certain hormones that can cause break-outs. Severe hormonally driven acne may require the attention of a medical professional. Making an appointment for personalized skincare is usually your best bet to fight overwhelming acne.

Bacteria: The number one culprit in causing occasional acne breakouts is bacteria. There are a plethora of opportunities for bacteria to infect our skin pores, ranging from contaminated skin care and cosmetics to environmental exposure to soot, smog and car exhaust. While it is important to keep your skin clean, over cleansing may cause overly dry and irritated skin. Our skin produces a natural oil called sebum which moisturizes and protects delicate skin cells, but excess sebum can provide a cozy home for bacteria.

While our skin is designed to fight bacteria on its own, extreme bacterial attacks require additional help. Salicylic acid is the number one prescribed topical acne remedy, but can often cause drying and irritation which in turn can cause more breaks-outs. Natural Willowbark extract has been found to kill as much as 99% of the bacteria that salicylic acid kills but does it gently and does not irritate the skin. Chella’s Micro Exfoliating Cleanser with Willowbark extract keeps the bacterial level in your skin at a minimum and is so gentle you can use it twice a day!

Clogged Pores: Our facial skin pores are a delicate bunch and can easily become clogged by make-up, dead skin cells and excess sebum (naturally produced oil). Chella’s Micro Exfoliating Cleanser with Willowbark ‘s gentle jojoba beads acts as a gentle exfoliating ingredient, lovingly whisking excess sebum, dirt dead skin cells and other pore blocking material away from your skin.

Washing your face is an important step in preventing pore blockage, but on occasion, further steps need to be taken to unclog those pores. There are many facial masks on the market that can assist in unclogging and deep cleaning your pores, but be certain to only use them as directed so you, again, don’t run the risk of over stripping the essential oils that protect your skin or cause your skin to become irritated by harsh and aggressive over-use. Chella’s Exfoliation and Detoxification Mask Combo is the perfect 1-2 punch to unclogging your pores gently and thoroughly.

Chella’s Enzyme Formula Exfoliating Crema Mask with Lactic Acid & Sugar Cane is a creamy, gentle mask that combines enzymes that exfoliate dead cells and excess sebum from the skin and encourage cell turnover for more radiant, even toned and younger looking skin. This mask is gentle enough for use on sensitive skin or skin with acne or rosacea.
Chella’s Balancing Clay Mask with Hectorite Clay & Copper is a non-drying clay mask that combines calming and hydrating minerals that work synergistically to draw out toxins and impurities, refine pores and leave skin clean, balanced and younger looking. This clay mask is an excellent spot treatment on blemishes.

So, even though the calendar says “June” , you now have the tools you need to fight acne every day of the year!

SPF 101

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

It’s that time of year again. It seems like every beauty blog, news article and co-worker starts talking about sunscreens and sun protection as soon as the weather starts warming up, but smart Chellá Bellas know that sunscreen is a year ‘round beauty must-have!

Here are a couple of sunscreen facts that you really need to know:

Sunscreen Myth #1: One plus one equals two~

Layering SPF products does not give you more protection. Simply layering foundation with SPF 10 over a moisturizer with SPF 15 does not equal a total SPF of 25. You will only receive the higher level of protection applied, so in this case, you would only be receiving a SPF 15 protection.

Sunscreen Myth #2: Booth is Better~

Getting your glow on in the booth is definitely not a safe alternative to broiling at the beach! Indoor tanning booths utilize UVB and UVA radiation which is just as harmful as being exposed to the bright sun outdoors. You can get serious UVA carcinogenic damage in a tanning booth upping your exposure to cancerous results! Ten minutes in a tanning bed is equal to getting a full day of unprotected sun exposure and there are some awesome self tanners on the market right now!

We are exposed to the sun all day long and starting with a Chellá Morning Crema with SPF 15 or SPF 25 is the essential first step in your beauty routine. Depending on your exposure to the sun (say a trip to the beach or a morning in the garden), you may find you will need additional SPF to fully protect all your exposed skin.

Check out an earlier post on sunscreen info at http://chella.com/blog/post/the_sunscreen_myth

Chella is Officially "A Little More Beautiful"

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

We all strive to be "a little more beautiful" whether in our thoughts, words, deeds... or appearance, so it was so much fun to read how the editor at A Little More Beautiful noticed a "major difference" in her skin after using Chella's Balancing Clay Mask with Hectorite Clay & Copper! Read her review of Chella's Balancing Clay Mask with Hectorite Clay & Copper and to sign up for a fabulous beauty blog filled with articles, reviews and beauty tips!

The Chella Balancing Clay Mask with Hectorite Clay & Copper is a non-drying mask formulated with a combination of calming and hydrating ingredients that work synergistically to draw out toxins and impurities, refine pores and leave skin clean, balanced and younger looking. In addition, this clay mask is perfect when used as a spot treatment on blemishes.

The Chella Balancing Clay Mask with Hectorite Clay & Copper and The Chella Enzyme Formula Exfoliating Crema Mask with Lactic Acid & Sugar Cane are the ultimate one-two punch against dry, lifeless skin. Click here (insert link to mask combo product site) to read how these masks offer outstanding results when used in tandem!

BEAUTY JUNKIES UNITE is "Currently Loving" Chella Anti-Aging Formula SPF 25 Morning Crema

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

In the world of Beauty Blogs, BEAUTY JUNKIES UNITE is one of the most popular and respected blogs out there. In a fabulous article on the importance of the daily use of sunscreen, BEAUTY JUNKIES UNITE wrote ...

"I am absolutely loving Chella's Anti-Aging Formula SPF 25 Morning Crema right now. This is a matte-finish moisturizer that still provides superior hydration...I have experienced absolutely nothing but positive effects from the SPF 25 Morning Crema"

To read more about how much BEAUTY JUNKIES UNITE is loving Chella's Morning Crema SPF 25, go to http://www.beautyjunkiesunite.com/WP/2009/04/09/currently-loving-chella-anti-aging-formula-spf-25-morning-crema/ and sign up for their awesome Beauty Blog while you're there.

Peptides and Their Immense Potential in Skin Care

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

We're never one to say "We told you so", but at Chellá, we do like to pass on verification of the claims we make about our wonderful skin care line!

From our very beginning, we formulated Chellá Cremas and Serum with cutting edge peptides. At the time, very few skin care companies used peptides in their formulations, but we had the scientific proof that peptides worked wonders to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen and elastin . In fancy schmancy scientific terms, peptides are amino chains which signal for or modulate the majority of natural processes in the body.

A current article in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology says peptides also have the ability act as an assistor in the delivery process of rejuvenating and anti-aging properties. In essence, peptides increase the penetration of the Cremas into your skin allowing for better absorption of the anti-aging ingredients in our formulations. The article closes by saying, "Looking to the future, in addition to improving the bioavailability of such ingredients and widening their actions, the study authors predict formulators will start combining more than one peptide in the same product." ..Oh yeah, by the way, we're doing that already!

At Chellá, we will continue to stay right on the cutting edge of technology to bring you the best and most effective anti-aging products! And we can back that claim up!

A Smart New Year's Resolution? Sloughing Off The Old

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

By Kimberly Kolodziejski

At this time of year, most of us think about getting rid of all that was forgettable or downright awful about last year. A quick poll of those around me says that the purge list will be longer this year than last, but sloughing off those upsetting things are sometimes easier said than done.

Are you ready for some sloughing that will make you look fabulous? Say hello to beautiful skin.

No matter where you live, winter has its way of drying out our skin. Flaky, dull skin is a result of drying heating systems in our homes, offices, retail therapy centers and modes of transportation. We can’t seem to get away from those insidious incinerators that seem to suck every last drop of moisture from our skin, leaving behind flaky, dry skin that can’t just be moisturized away.

To revitalize and hydrate your winter plagued skin, you need to start by eliminating the dry, dead skin cells that are just sitting on the top of your skin. Chella’s Micro Exfoliating Cleanser with jojoba micro-beads and willow bark extract is the perfect solution for gentle yet effective daily cleansing and exfoliating. Used daily in the morning and before bed, the jojoba micro-beads in Chella’s Micro Exfoliating Cleanser gently clear away dry, dead skin cells and leaves your skin radiant and healthy looking. And, because it doesn’t contain harsh detergents, it won’t end up drying your skin out (wasn’t that what we were trying to avoid in the first place?).

In addition, Chella’s Micro Exfoliating Cleanser contains a variety of botanicals such as sugar cane, apple extract and meadowsweet extract to feed and nourish your skin back to a healthy radiance while the willow bark extract works as nature’s salicylic acid that kills acne causing bacteria on your skin.

Elle Magazine - Skin Firming Serum, Eye Crema and neuLash

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Elle Magazine - Skin Firming Serum, Eye Crema and neuLash. Click the image for a closeup.

neuLash featured in Skylights Magazine

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

neuLash was recently featured in Spirit Airline's "Skylights Magazine". Click the image for a closeup.

neuLash featured in Hawaii Bride & Groom

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

neuLash was recently featured on Hawaii Bride & Groom. Click the image for a closeup.

neuLash featured on L.A. Splash Magazine Online

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

neuLash was recently featured on LA Splash Magazine. Click the image for a closeup.

Runway To Retail blogs about neuLash

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

neuLash was recently featured on the popular retailing blog - Runway to Retail. Click the image for a closeup.

TwinCities features neuLash

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PST

Popular luxury and fashion magazine - TwinCities - features neuLash. Click the image for a closeup.