skin – and so she thinks

Skin Aspirations

admin — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:39:15 +0000

Simona has been practising beauty for the last three years, and in that time found herself becoming increasingly frustrated. Skin health matters, and her experience of working at clinics in Harley Street and in the City was ‘that clients in most instances are sold industry hype.’ She wants to help people get the skin they dream of, and her new business Skin Aspirations is aimed at doing just that.

‘I believe that Skin Aspirations can make a huge difference in your skin health and appearance just by choosing customised and correct skin care.’

So it was that I found myself in her Chelsea clinic, looking to experience this through the signature The DMK Enzyme Therapy facial. The process is long, and intensive, but the room relaxing and calming. She’s attentative but not invasive, and explains things well.

It begins with Acu Klenz to deeply cleanse the skin and pores and Desquamate, which is a gentle exfoliant to loosen and remove dead skin cells. Depending on your personal skin issues, Simona tailors her treatment to you. For me that meant some pre reduction and sebum soak, but for you it might be something different.

But for everyone the Enzyme masque #1 is crucial. This is the signature DMK product and enhances your skins capacity to function optimally. The skin starts to pulsate as it increases blood and lymph flow, and the mask tightens to to rebalance, tighten and firm the skin. The tightening action of the enzyme treatment has the bonus effect of actually exercising the facial muscles as well as increasing blood flow to the capillaries through a process of reverse osmosis.

We finish with beta gel – to address reactive, irritated or inflamed skin and direct delivery Vitamin C serum, a key vitamin for the production of collagen which gives skin its firmness, as well as a refreshing Herb and Mineral Mist to helps the oils and crème to penetrate deeper into the skin. DMK describe their process as one of removing, rebuilding, protecting and maintaining.

Immediately my skin was clearer and brighter, an effect that hasn’t lessened over the days since. Great skin is such a confidence booster, and this process definitely helps. As Simona says. ‘Skin health is important to me as I believe that everyone deserves great skin. I have strong conviction that better skin leads to a better life.’

Farao – Skin

admin — Wed, 29 May 2013 13:50:28 +0000

Shimmering and shattering its way through a tale of an affair, Skin by Farao bristles with melcanholy and strength as it traverses genres. Mixing folk, pop, roots and blues, she blends what us lowly folk may categorise as types into glorious melodies and an enchanting ode, all smoothed together by a hauntingly beautiful voice. The talented Norweigian songstress played all instrumentation on the track, barring percussion, adding another element to the personal.
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All the words I want to hear
You said that I’d had nothing to fear
But she’s the one who’s taking your name
Apologies without the shame
You speak of love with her in mind
This has to end before it’s turning me blind
But you’re the one who went from my skin
And now you can’t go back again
And I let you in, on my skin, on my skin
How I let you in, on my skin, on my skin

Photo by Photographer Chris André Aadland

New Nordic BioFirm Danish Detox Plan: 180 Tablets

admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:22:01 +0000

I could probably report better results from Elixir Health’s New Nordic Bio Firm capsules had I strictly followed the recommended diet and cut out all wheat, dairy, fat, alcohol, sugar and meat. However, being pretty sure that this diet eliminates a number of the fundamental food groups, and being pretty keen on keeping my sanity on social life, I decided to see how the combination of herbs, based upon Danish health practices, could support my normal way of living. Even accompanied by lashings of red wine, toast and the occasional piece of full fat cheese I am pleased to report that my skin looks clearer (thank the Nettle and Thyme extract), my digestion has improved (that will be the Psyllium, Chicory root and Citrus Fibres), my hangovers seem to have been marginally less painful (probably thanks to the wonders that the extracts of Dandelion, Globe artichoke), and the tummy seems a wee bit flatter (yay for Celery Seed.) At £37.49 for a month’s supply, it is comparable in cost to other detox plans on the market. I’m not utterly convinced by the concept of ‘detox’ programmes, but this does seem to be packed full of nutrients, so may be worth a try.