Eau Thermale Avene TriAcneal - an advanced, technological skincare product - fades residual marks, anti-acne

Eau Thermale Avene TriAcneal 

First and foremost, do not use the following product if you are pregnant. Eau Thermale Avene TriAcneal is a highly potent treatment formulated to prevent blemishes and fade residual marks in adult and adolescent acne prone skin. Described as an adapted 'dermo-cosmetic' - a dermatology-based cosmetic, this advanced skincare is a synergy of three active ingredients - Efectiose, Retinaldehyde and Glycolic Acid. Efectiose is Avene’s patented anti-inflammatory. It mimics the skin’s own naturally occurring anti-inflammatory sugars, it mixes with the skin’s own sebum and reduces the swelling and redness of pimples. Retinaldehyde prevents the thickening of the skin and the formation of spot-provoking blackheads and whiteheads and it is antibacterial. Retinaldehyde is involved also in the synthesis of collagen and elastin fibres which fill and refine pores and reduce residual marks or post-acne scarring. Glycolic Acid, the third active ingredient, has a mild, non-irritating, exfoliating or skin peeling effect, which ‘decongests’ and smoothes the skin. Glycolic Acid, an Alpha-Hydroxy-Acid or AHA, extracted from natural sources sugarcane, pineapple, cantaloupe melon or grapes, eradicates acne-causing dairy spots and closes open pores, reducing the possibility of further breakouts. This trio of active ingredients forms a very powerful product. The Avene Thermal Spring Water contained in all Avene products is clinically proven to have soothing and anti-irritating dermatological effects on sensitive skin in particular.

I found when I first applied the Eau Thermale Avene TriAcneal my skin tingled sensitively. This indicates the product is working but it is suggested in this case you apply the product less frequently. At first I made the mistake of applying the product to my entire face overnight. It tended to redden areas that are already healthy, smooth and acne free. You should apply Eau Thermale Avene TriAcneal minimally to trouble spots only, oily patches that are congested or areas post-acne for effective and efficient results.

The condition of my skin was smoothed and refined from the first application with open pores obviously tightened overnight, the beginning of a very exact and potent, non-drying correcting treatment. Until recently, decongesting beauty treatments containing glycolic acid were available only at beauty salons, an expensive, supervised treatment overseen by skincare specialists. Even at reduced potency, Eau Thermale Avene TriAcneal is a super strength emulsion with long term, clearly visible beneficial effects on the appearance of the skin with improved tone and texture, fewer blemishes and a complexion relieved of after-acne residual marks. The residual marks on my skin continue to fade and acne is under control. Eau Thermale Avene TriAcneal is an advanced, technological skincare product. Apply minimally at night after cleansing. Always remove this product in the morning and wear a daytime Sun Protection Factor as Glycolic Acid causes skin sensitivity to sunlight. £23 for 30ml. Available to buy from Boots stores and independent pharmacies.

Bio-Oil - an expert product

Bio-Oil £8.95 60ml

With its vital skin building ingredients, Bio-Oil is a multi-tasking, in my opinion, wonder product. It is described as specialist skincare for scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone - also known as ‘pigmentation’ (often an after-effect on the skin of beauty treatments), aging skin and dehydrated skin on the face and the body – an agenda set by other oil-based skincare products. A lovely pink fluid, Bio-Oil is a most pleasant beauty product. The scent is of the nourishing natural plant oils it contains - calming lavender at first and then invigorating and mildly antiseptic rosemary, skin cell renewing calendula (or marigold) and chamomile which cares for sensitive skin. This oil is supplemented with Vitamin A for elasticity, tone and skin texture, and moisturizing Vitamin E, two key skincare vitamins. Bio-Oil is non-greasy. It doesn’t accidentally stain your clothing. It contains a breakthrough ingredient Purcellin Oil which reduces the thickness of the oil and ensures more efficient absorption to the second layer of the skin where Bio-Oil performs its various amazing functions in skincare. For it’s entire agenda, see the human body visual accompanying this post below.

Stretch marks are not a result of the skin expanding when we gain weight. Stretch marks happen when the skin surface reduces again. Bio-Oil treats stretch marks and also the sagging skin stretch marks can leave behind. It rehabilitates the skin with its skin building ingredients and it reduces the possibility of stretch marks again. I applied Bio-Oil to vague stretch marks on my upper right thigh and the moisture it provided made them instantly disappear. Proving an incredible efficacy after just two weeks, read details of a Bio-Oil stretch mark study here. It is suggested you use Bio-Oil for a minimum of three months. As a treatment for dehydrated skin on the face, I found Bio-Oil instantly smoothed and adequately moisturized. It is suggested you use your regular daily moisturiser with Bio-Oil for optimum glow. I now gently apply Bio-Oil as often as possible to my throat and neck, especially at night as a rejuvenating treatment. You will find this area needs specialist care. It ages more rapidly because of repeated head movements and all year round exposure to the sun, the most aging factor of all, although Bio-Oil does not contain a Sun Protection Factor. As an overall body moisturiser, it is intensive. I moisturise my stomach in particular and my arms and shoulders especially. And the Bio-Oil effect? In one word, it’s excellent.

Bio-Oil is tested for allergies, it’s preservative-free, suitable for sensitive skin, and is not tested on animals. 60ml £8.95. 125ml £14.95. 200ml £19.95. Available from Boots, Superdrug, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons, Savers, and independent pharmacies nationwide. Find more information on Facebook where product users testify to the efficacy of Bio-Oil and its many uses - https://www.facebook.com/biooiluk Bio-Oil is an expert product.

Bio-Oil - a guide

Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream - the ultimate in age prevention!

Kiehl's Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream
containing Copper PCA

Containing Copper PCA, Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream, available with SPF30, is an anti-aging face cream for all ages. It’s a daily moisturiser which is scientifically proven to improve and strengthen skin elasticity by 32% within four weeks.

After cleansing and applied at night and mornings, I found my skin benefited from this amazing face cream after just two weeks. Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream promises to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, prevent new wrinkles forming, smooth skin texture (through hydration) and minimize the appearance of pores from week one. Aging skin with weakened elasticity is visibly wrinkled, has enlarged/irregular-shaped pores and is rough in texture. Improved elasticity in the skin makes it look younger with a smooth appearance, fewer wrinkles, and fewer fine lines and enlarged pores. With the loss of elasticity (the elastin and collagen in our skin) beginning in our 20’s, maintaining elasticity is one early way of preserving the health and youth of your skin. This is a useful cream, an excellent anti-aging cream to use from, I would recommend, the age of 27 or 29 onwards in a skincare routine.

The way this cream works as one of the most technically advanced anti-aging creams you can buy at the moment is through its unique, hydrating combined formula of  Copper PCA, Abyssine, Calcium PCA and Apricot Kernel Oil. Abyssine is a naturally derived survival molecule which thrives under the extreme conditions of heat, pressure and toxicity. Apricot Kernel Oil is high in Vitamin E, aiding fast absorption. I found this cream is instantly absorbed and its smooth texture spreads easily on the skin. Copper is an element naturally present in the skin for its healthy appearance and it multi-functions in this moisturiser. It is an element which stimulates the production of elastin and remodels it. Copper is a vital antioxidant defending the skin against oxidative stress and, with Calcium, it maintains the health of the skin’s moisture barrier. 

I found the Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream visibly reduced fine lines on my forehead in under two weeks and my mid-40s skin gained an overall youthful, relaxed appearance. As a powerful wrinkle reducing cream, it is the mildest and most calming I have ever used, qualifying it for sensitive skincare. Its effect on the skin is completely softening. Apply gently to the neck also.

As one of the best age-erasing creams I have ever used, although not the most firming, I highly recommend the newest  Kiehl’s anti-aging offering in skincare, Kiehl’s Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Cream, £42 for 50ml. Available with SPF30 and as an eye cream, Powerful Wrinkle Reducing Eye Cream £32 for 14ml. Buy online or at Kiehl’s stores in the UK and worldwide. For the ultimate in age prevention. Fragrance free. Made in the USA.

Eau Thermale Avene Soothing Moisture Mask - a specialist product

Eau Thermale Avene
Soothing Moisture Mask

Developed for skin that has become dehydrated, weakened and reactive – red, tight and stinging, the Eau Thermale Avene Soothing Moisture Mask is a specialist product. Described as a 'dermo-cosmetic', it is a dermatology-based skincare cosmetic. For all skin types and sensitive skin especially, the Avene Soothing Moisture Mask contains Avene Thermal (hot) Spring Water, which originates as rain and with its soothing properties, filters through the French Cevennes Mountains absorbing minerals and elements for forty years until it reaches the spring. Avene originates in 1743 when the Avene Hydrotherapy Spring dedicated to dermatology was founded. The Eau Thermale Avene skincare line was launched in 1990.

Apply a thick layer of this highly moisturizing and restoring cream at night to a cleansed face and neck, leave for ten minutes and remove with a cotton pad. The Eau Thermale Avene Soothing Moisture Mask left my skin softly hydrated overnight and maintained hydration with repeated, consistent use of this thermal spring water product. The Avene moisture mask releases the healing properties of the spring water to the skin, anti-irritating as it is absorbed, calming. A tailored skincare routine for you is suggested through Eau Thermale Avene’s Skin Diagnosis online. For skin that has become dehydrated, weakened and reactive. Excellent French skincare you will find at the pharmacy. Available from Boots stores nationwide or online, or find via the Avene Store Locator. A very reasonable £11.50 for 50ml. Not tested on animals. Hypoallergenic (tested for allergies) and non-comodogenic (non pore clogging). Paraben (skin-damaging preservative) free. Fragrance free also.

L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution
200ml

The L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution is a mild water-based cleanser and makeup remover, one of nine products in the new L'Oreal Skin Perfection range. A solution formulated by the French beauty industry, micellar water contains microscopic oil molecules which lift impurities, makeup, including waterproof and eye makeup and lipstick, and excess oil from the skin. The name 'micelle' is given to spherical liquid crystals. Micelles are particularly good at trapping small quantities of oil. This is why they are used particularly as makeup removers. Any product that contains a detergent can be described as "micellar water". It is likely that there are micelles in other makeup removers that don’t mention their inclusion.

The L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution removes makeup, cleanses the skin, and tones and soothes it. Launched backstage at the Julien MacDonald show during London Fashion Week February 2013, it is described as a high performance balancing cleanser for sensitive skin. With no need to rinse and as used by international makeup artists worldwide, cleansing waters or micellar solutions cause the least possible trauma to over-worked skin because these products, and there are a few, look and act more like Ph-balanced water than traditional high-foaming cleansers. Alcohol-free. Dermatologically tested. Helps perfect skin texture through cleansing - it cleansed my skin completely. Non-drying because of the glycerin content, resulting in a less stressed, less taut skin. Mild. Efficient. Hypo-allergenic. Use twice daily morning and night. The correct application is to hold the product on cotton wool over the dry areas to be cleansed for a few seconds and then swipe. The L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution £4.99/200ml. Available from Boots or Superdrug stores and larger supermarkets nationwide.

Lush Ultrabland Cleanser

Lush Ultrabland Cleanser

Named Ultrabland, because its ingredients are simply formulated to cause minimal irritation, the Lush Ultrabland Cleanser is a rich, soft, oily face cream that cleanses the skin including the delicate area around the eye to effectively remove even waterproof mascara. It is intended to treat every type of skin without causing reaction or puffiness. Recommended also for people with problem skin, if you use nothing but Ultrabland for one month, it brings the skin back into balance whilst thoroughly cleansing it. 

Based on an ancient beeswax and vegetable oil formula from the times of Galen, the Greek physician and philosopher, Lush Ultrabland Cleanser lifts dirt, grease and make up without stripping away your skin's natural defenses. To use, warm and melt with the fingertips and massage lightly onto the skin. Almond oil and beeswax combine to bind grease and dirt, eradicating it efficiently with the use of a damp cotton pad or muslin cloth soaked in lukewarm water. Rose water and rose absolute (rosa damascena) reduce redness and balance and calm the skin. Honey soothes, moisturises and is an antiseptic. Fresh irises steeped in the almond oil are an ancient skin beautifying added ingredient. 

Considered the Lush founders' number one Desert Island product, they’ve used it for almost 30 years themselves and cannot do without it. Similarly, I’ve used the Lush Ultrabland Cleanser for seven years and wouldn’t use any other cleanser on my skin.

 £6.45 for 45g. £10.25 for 100g from Lush stores in the UK or order online at 
www.lush.co.uk.