A Skinology Experience
Dr Baumann’s Bionome skincare range has changed the way I think and feel about beauty products. My face feels softer plumper and somewhat hydrated. Initially I broke out with one or two skin blemishes from toxins that lay below the surface of my skin. What was amazing was how quickly they healed. Every evening before retiring I cleanse, tone and gentle add a touch of skin lipids and combination light crème to complete my total face care. Some nights I feel a pulsing sensation indicating the actives are doing their work, while I rest. I also noticed that my cheeks were a little red (ruddy) for a number of days, but this soon balanced out and normalised.
A week after my disciplined facial regime I was excited to visit Glamour By Design for my first Dr Baumann facial treatment. Gone are days of the steamer being obtrusively shoved into position across your face, and the steam vapourising the face, a little invasive and perhaps an overkill these days. The concept of the beauty salon has progressively shifted towards health, beauty care and education. A more sophisticated approach offers more advanced technologies, and expert product insight of a “Skinologist”. A Skinologist is an expert on skin and skincare ingredients. Bionome skincare is free of chemical preservatives, and offers multilayer liposomes to treat the skin up to the basal layer. Safe natural ‘skin like skincare’ that is beneficial in many ways offers superior results from the onset.
The Relaxing and rejuvenating facial began with me experiencing how proper cleansing actual feels without the viper vapour steamer. My skin somehow came alive. It was as if I could feel my face breathing, as Skinologist continued to pamper and analyse and prepare the hydrating and nourishing treatment mask. After my skin was cleansed it felt tightened and refined. The Skinologist began a relaxing facial massage, naturally restoring beauty, balance and a healthy functioning of my face, neck and décollage.
My second facial was about ‘peeling away the problem’ to provide me with a more youthful and beautiful appearance. The treatment kicked off with cleansing my face, neck and eyes. Then the AHA Peel was applied evenly in a fine layer over my face with a thin brush avoiding the eye area. I sure felt the stinging, tingly feeling while the fruit acids worked its magic. The Skinologist allowed the AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy-Acid) fruit peel to settle for around 5 minutes (this according to your skin type – mine being sensitive). The peel was removed with a warm compress with no added fragrance or oils. The treated areas was gently wiped and dried off thoroughly. The ‘after AHA peeling’ a mask containing soothing Aloe Vera was applied to rebalance the hydro lyphidic layer, followed by an application of multi-active ceramides and sensitive skin moisturiser to complete the treatment.
How does my skin feel now? The dead skin (cells) have been removed, my face feels beautiful and soft. As the afternoon progressed so did the feeling of radiance upon my face. Now about the day after, there are number of things to take into consideration like not exposing my face to the sun directly for a week. To always ensure to apply face sun protection during sunny weather. Dr Baumann’s Multi-active liposome cream offers sufficient protection after an AHA peel and should be applied everyday (+SPF 6).
By now you have guessed that I am having series of Dr Baumann treatments, I feel so blessed. On my arrival at Glamour By Design, I was given a welcome drink and then laid down comfortably as the Skinologist (Raadia ) gently moved my hair into a clean white band. Cleansing and toning the skin the first step in the beauty process, and then to examine the condition of skin type to identify characteristics which would be pertinent in determining exactly what products or active ingredients in the Dr Baumann range would provide the most effective anti-ageing results.
As always beauty treatments begin with the cleansing and toning motion. A medium peeling agent was then applied to exfoliate my face and neck area. After this the Alpha Hydroxy at 30% strength was applied for 8 minutes, with a warm gentle steam vapour activated the process which intensified the tingling active feeling. Raadia, the Skinologist neutralised the acid peel by using a rotary brush in a circular motion, to lift and cleanse then ensuring all the Alpha Hydroxy was completely removed.
This was then complimented by applying a Liposome mask with a fine brush. The mask contains soothing Aloe Vera to calm the Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate together with some other active ingredients such as Herbal Vital and Vitamin A ampule to regenerate sun damage and enhance area specific feeding. The mask was removed after 10 minutes and a liposome bio-ceramide cream applied to the main facial area and an active Hydroxy cream applied to eye and lip area. Treatment was completed with a multivitamin lotion applied to the T-panel and ‘intense normal’ applied over the rest of the face and the decolage especially over the neck area. Finally, I inhaled a subtle pleasant scent of Lavender and Ylang Ylang. Raadia proceeded to complete the beauty treatment with a face and neck massage, as which point I gently floated into a meditative state.
The term ‘alpha hydroxy acids’ has become more of a popular term among those of us who are conscious of skincare beauty products that we use for our skin. AHA is the secret ingredient to smooth skin. Skincare products with this will give you better looking skin for a younger feeling. Alpha hydroxy acids, or AHA for short, are compounds that are taken from sugars found in milk and fruits. Alpha hydroxy acids are known to be effective in rejuvenating the skin, making wrinkles disappear and heal the damage caused by photo-aging on our skin. AHA does this by exfoliating dead cells off the skin, which in turn encourages the skin to grow cells to replace the old ones. AHA also induces the production of elastin and collagen, the compounds responsible for the reduction of wrinkles and the suppleness of the skin.
Too much alpha hydroxy acid can be dangerous to the skin, better use a reputable product with only the right levels of AHA in it. The ideal AHA concentration in any product is around 5% to 8%, and with a pH level of three or four. Any more may do more damage than good for our skin, this is why I allow my trusted Skinologist lead the way.
It is preferable to seek the professional advice of your beautician or Skinologist as AHA should be used discriminatingly, as it is not a miracle potion. If used incorrectly or used too much AHA can irritate the skin. Ironically, as much as AHA can cure photo-aging damage, it can also increase the skin’s likelihood of photo-aging damage. Pigment scarring is also associated with the excessive use of AHA.
Having experienced both sensitive and intensive treatments allows me to share valuable insights, added knowledge. Recognising the importance of choosing your skincare products is paramount. One of the most damaging natural factors is our Sun, especially now with ozone layer exposure. Bionome Spa offers “sun repair”. I immediately identified with not exposing my skin to direct sunlight after the “Alpha Hydroxy” peel. Tanning is proof that UVB rays do damage some of the skin cells which accumulate every time we go outside. What actually happens is that UVB rays deeply penetrate the surface layers of the skin made up of collagen and elastin fibres, causing lines and wrinkles and worst case cancer, melanoma being the more dangerous type.
Secondary exposure is like spending a week tanning on the beach without sun protection. Avoiding direct sunlight exposure between 10h00 and 16h00 is not always easy. Hence the importance of applying daily sun protection at least 20 minutes prior to outdoor exposure, and to further ensure to be using skin care free of colourants and chemicals. Hats are so fashionable these days, as are sunglasses which effectively block the UV rays by around 99%. I can strongly recommend the use of Dr Baumann skin compatible or Skin Identical products for safe and healthy skin care all year round.
Glamour By Design, certainly walk their talk and Raadia is an endearing Skinologist of note. I greatly appreciated her personal professional attention to detail. Dr Baumann sponsored the series of Bionome beauty treatments. I feel absolutely fabulous my face looks fresh and youthful. I say with great confidence we all need be aware of what we are putting onto and into our skin. The skin is the largest absorbing organ of the human body. We need to stop harming ourselves. Say no to harsh environmental elements and chemicals that are in so many skincare products. Reach to learn and discover what consciously feeds and positively impacts you, your body and your life, Dr Baumann skincare is definitely a prize choice.
Ref: Glamour By Design / Dr Baumann / Eco Health Sense