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Miracle Moisturisers & Serums

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Crystal Clear have created a highly effective range of clinical strength moisturisers that are used within the professional clinic and salon treatments but also clients can continue that professional led treatment approach at home. Available in many different formulations such as serums, gels, creams, oils and moisturisers are absolutely an essential defense against skin dehydration.

 

BESTSELLER No Shine Serum

50ml

Take control of the shine

Crystal Clear mattifying moisturiser provides an effective solution for oily and problem skin. Packed with active ingredients including precious stone Tourmalia to take the shine off oily or problematic skin. This mattifying moisturiser is the perfect daytime moisturiser offering potent triple action relief.

 

YOUR #NOFILTERPOWERSERUM

Pharma Grade Hyaluronic Serum

30ml

 

For when you need a second skin

If you are looking for an instant beauty fix while providing the skin with intense hydration look no further as Crystal Clear’s latest serum on the block achieves results in literally 30 seconds, but not to be mistaken with products that create a glue effect Crystal Clear pure hyaluronic works in several ways. Crystal Clear use a combination of high molecular weight and low molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid in the serum which acts like a magnet to the skin. This provides the skin with an instant burst of hydration and moisture-binding power from the high molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid to instantly plump and provide a firming effect. While the low molecular weight can penetrate deep into skin and bind moisture.

 

Skin Repair

25ml, 60ml & 120ml

Crystal Clear Skin Repair moisturiser is one the salon’s firm favourites and is a huge seller. Perfect for both the ladies and the gents this multitasking formula is designed to act as an all-round moisturiser and offers immediate hydration and lasting results, this non-greasy formula is the product of choice for all skin types and ages.

 

  • Clinically proven to restructure the skin.
  • Suitable for all skin types.

Intense Anti-Ageing Moisturiser

25ml & 50ml

Crystal Clear Anti Ageing Moisturiser is like a shot of botox to the skin and delivers an instant hydration hit. Suitable for all skin types especially dry, dehydrated and mature skin. This lightweight but intensive moisturiser, is a perfect choice for skin that needs that little bit more. Packed full of high percentage anti-ageing ingredients such as Matrixyl 3000, Bio-peptides and Synake, hailed as ‘Botox in a bottle’.

 

Protect & Repair SPF40

25ml & 100ml

Crystal Clear Protect & Repair includes highly efficient sunscreens and offers both UVA 20 and
UVB 40 SPF protection. It also contains anti-ageing actives to not only protect but also hydrate. Vitamin E offers excellent anti-oxidant properties while Lupine Extract and Thermus Thermophilis help prevent sunburn, dehydration and ageing. Its photostability offers long-lasting skin protection too.

 

Skin Brightening Complex

25ml, 60ml & 120ml

Skin Brightening Complex is Crystal Clear’s salon professional product and is a clinically proven treatment-based product to treat skin that has lost its radiance or is exhibiting uneven skin tone, sun-damage, age spots, excessive skin pigmentation marks or acne prone skin. Suitable for all skin types and colours.

 

In its clinical trials after one month of use that skin becomes brighter more radiant with excessive pigmented areas diminishing. The skin becomes more homogeneous, brighter and radiant.

 

Rewind 10 Super Charged Face & Neck Moisturiser

60ml

As we age our skin isn’t as resilient to time as we’d like it to be. As the years pass, we lose some of the ‘bounce’ from our skin. The ability to snap back and look fresh and glowing after a long night isn’t the only thing that wanes. Unfortunately, with ageing comes the near inevitability of wrinkles, fine lines and hyper-pigmentation hormonal fluctuations, combine this with any additional sun damage we have, and our age is often betrayed on our faces.

 

Illuminate

25ml & 50ml

Radiance treatment for bright, dewy skin.

Crystal Clear believe that everyone has it within them to shine, which is why they have created one unique formula that solves a wide range of skin problems, to leave you looking youthful and radiant whatever your skin type.

Illuminate Daily Radiance makes the ideal illuminating treatment product as it contains radiance-renewing light reflective particles that instantly wake up the skin and create the perfect base for long-lasting luminous make-up while getting to work on brightening and hydrating the skin.

Matis NEW gift set especially designed for sensitive and reactive skin

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Matis Reponse Delicate Sensibiotic Coffret Set with FULL SIZE free moisturiser

Skincare that works with the skin’s microbiome is one of the biggest beauty trends today, and there is ongoing research on how to use the skin’s microbiome to optimise the efficiency of our skincare products.

The skin’s microbiome is a community of organisms that live on the skin and work as its defence system. Working alongside the skin’s microbiome to support and enhance it results in skin that is soothed, more resistant and relieved.

The Matis Sensibiotic Set contains the Sensibiotic Serum with a FREE full size Sensibiotic moisturiser. The Sensibiotic Serum has 3 complementary actions: –

  • – It rebalances the skin ecosystem
  • – Reduces skin sensitivity
  • – Brings comfort.

An essential product for sensitive skins with a fine and silky texture that envelops the skin with a comforting veil. It offers an immediate soothing feeling and a deep action to reduce sensitivity whilst the tolerance of the skin is improved. Dermatologically tested.

Sensibiotic is a harmonizing treatment enriched in prebiotics, which rebalances the bioflora and preserves the skin barrier. The skin is less attacked, regenerates better and ages slower. The skin is soothed, more resistant, with its full comfort restored. This moisturiser has a soft and delicate texture which envelops the skin in a protective cocoon.

The perfect body care routine from Beauty Fresh

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Now more than ever, there is a requirement for high quality skincare for the body. Just as you should use a facial cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer (and more) on your face, you should also use skin care products on the skin below your neck.

 

MATIS Reponse Body is a complete line of bodycare products with innovative formulations and high-performing active ingredients.

Matis Body line includes moisturizing products for dry skin, soothing for sensitive skin, firming, exfoliating, anti-ageing, multi-use products (face, body and hair oil), slimming products, stretch marks products and scrubs.

The essential range includes:

Long lasting moisturizing care, dehydrated skin

CONCEPT This moisturizing and non-oily cream sublimates dry and dehydrated skins. Its light and smooth texture wraps the body in an extreme comfort. Thanks to the expert and efficient active ingredients, the skin is lastingly hydrated and efficiently protected. It finds its soft cocoon again and the skin tissue is softened and relaxed. The skin is immediately quenched and lastingly hydrated.

SOS balm, intensively nourishing, very dry skin

This balm, a true ally against intense dryness, is a rich and melting cream which wraps the skin in a comfort bubble the whole day. The skin regains suppleness and elasticity. It is immediately and lastingly hydrated and nourished.

Thermoactive care, slimming and firming

CONCEPT This care is a thermoactive emulsion which targets the slimness and the firmness with an unprecedented approach. The heating effect begins during the massage for a circulatory system activation and a better penetration of the active ingredients. It acts like a sports coach thanks to its slimming and tonifying active ingredients, that mimics the effect of endurance exercise training.

Cream-gel, reduces stretch mark

CONCEPT This smooth gel-cream is a complete care with a dual aesthetic action: a corrective and a preventive action. Its formula contains an exclusive complex made from a healing active ingredient and a vegetable oil which stimulates cellular renewal. All types of stretch mark are reduced (red and white), the skin is more toned. In addition, it is protected against new stretch mark appearance

Dry oil, nourishing, enhancing

CONCEPT This oil for face, body and hair, with its dry and non-greasy finish, is enriched with 8 sublime oils. This oil association lastingly nourished the skin. Its galenic perfectly suits to all skin types and can be used just as well on face, body or hair.

Shimmering dry oil, nourishing, illuminating

CONCEPT This face, body and hair oil, with its dry and non greasy finish, is enriched with 8 sublime oils. This oil association lastingly nourishes and softens the skin, whereas the sublimated pearls contained in the formula let the skin and hair with an incomparable glossy finish. This care is ideal for sublimating the tan or before a party. Moreover, its galenic suits perfectly to all skin types and can be used just as well on face, body or hair.

 

Bain marin, relaxing shower gel

CONCEPT This glossy and pearlescent-textured gel transforms into a generous, creamy and soft foam. Its formula perfectly cleanses the skin while respecting the skin balance. It wraps the body in a wellness and freshness feeling and transforms your daily routine in a pleasant relaxing moment.

 

Moisturizing care, slows hair growth

CONCEPT This post-hair removal milk is a real moisturizing care with a light and smooth texture. Its formula allows the slowdown of the hair growth and the reduction of hair density. An enzyme eliminates dead cells and accelerates the cell renewal for a smoother skin. The skin is moisturized and soothed.

 

Youth hands, nourishing cream SPF 10

CONCEPT This light hand cream penetrates quickly while also giving comfort and nutrition. This protecting care gives a triple anti-ageing action: anti-stain, anti-free radical and it encourages the cell renewal. Finally, the SPF 10 completes this protection by fighting against solar radiation. The hands are soft, protected and hydrated.

 

Scented rain care, moisturizing pre care

CONCEPT This face and body mist is a real rain care for a fresh invigorating moment. The skin cells are protected, the skin is more comfortable and delicately perfumed.

 

Milky scrub, natural origin

CONCEPT This scrub made with 99.5% natural origin ingredients and is a genuine body care due to its composition. It sets itself apart with its transformation capacity. On contact with water, the product transforms into a milky emulsion for a sensorial rinse. After, the skin is perfectly clean, remarkably sublimated and deeply hydrated. Its moisturizing properties are strengthened with the presence of hyaluronic acid, which makes this scrub much more than a cleansing, it’s a real care.

 

Anti-water cryo-gel, draining action

CONCEPT This anti-water gel is directly inspired by cryotherapy technique. At the application, its immediate cooling effect soothes instantly the feeling of heavy legs. The cryotherapy is a treatment, which consists of applying coldness on a body area. The benefits are many like the toxin elimination thanks to the tissue draining. For the long-term « light legs » effect, its formula contains several active ingredients with an anti-water action. The legs are drained, decongested and lastingly free of discomfort. It gives a unique feeling of wellness.

 

Crystal Clear #superboosters

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Crystal Clear’s clinical strength Super Boosters are the new skincare kids on the block. Supercharged concentrated that you add to your exiting moisturiser to add a huge surge of power when the skin needs a little bit more support. Anything from an extra shot of hydration to anti-redness control or improved skin radiance or simply when you have overdone it and the skin is looking dull and tired.

Redness Erase 30ml

Perfection for skin prone to Rosacea, or that may be displaying excess skin redness caused by external aggressors such as heat, cold or maybe an inflammatory reaction as a result of Acne prone skin, or excess flushing of the skin. This 5 in 1 active addresses redness, inflammation and Rosacea by targeting 5 different biological pathways. Powered by high doses of stabilised Vitamin C, Endothelyol and Bisabolol which are all significantly proven to reduce inflammation leading to Rosacea. Simply add a couple of shots to your existing moisturisers and keep redness at bay.

 

Pollution Defence 30ml

While we may feel we have skincare covered for all skin concerns the new kids on the block are Super Boosters. These highly charged actives create customisable skincare and have been developed because we realise we are failing to address the biggest irritant of all and that is the daily pollution that our skin is exposed to by simply stepping outside. Crystal Clear have used supercharged actives to create a product that is capable of addressing the needs of a skin that is attacked by daily irritants in our pollution fuelled world. A shot of our Pollution Defence Super Booster added to your normal moisturiser will create an invisible barrier and act as a ‘second’ skin catching impurities and halting them penetrating the skin. The added benefit of Pollution Defence is that they contain a whole host of maximum strength scientifically proven actives and Vitamin C to help repair the skin with an added bonus of reducing under eye puffiness and wrinkles.

 

Radiance Enhance 30ml

For when your normal skincare needs an extra boost to create radiant, even toned illuminated skin. Crystal Clear Radiance Enhance Active Booster is specially developed to even the skins tone, helping eliminate pigmentation marks while adding a noticeable illuminative brightness to the skin. Powered by maximum strength scientifically proven vitamins B3, Vitamin C, Aloe Vera, Panthenol and Hyaluronic Acid to not only brighten and lighten but also hydrate the skin.

The Do’s and Don’ts of taking supplements.

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Many of you will have made a new year’s resolution to look after your health as well as your skin. Supplements help to achieve this goal, yet although 46% of the UK take them there is still some confusion about how to maximise absorption. Dr Cheryl Clay from Beauty Fresh has put together some top tips to keep skin glowing from the inside out.

The Do’s and Don’ts of taking supplements.

DO take food supplements with a main meal to aid absorption. It will usually contain some fats, which is particularly important for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K.

DO take your supplements every day. There are no rules about the best time, if you are taking several you can split them up if you find this easier, otherwise taking them all at once (with your meal) is fine too.

DON’T take supplements with hot drinks, especially coffee or tea, as these contain compounds that interfere with absorption. In the case of probiotics heat can destroy the live microorganisms. Try to leave an hour’s gap before and after taking supplements before enjoying your hot drink.

DO break capsules apart and mix the powder into food or a cold drink if you have trouble swallowing them, but be sure to consume it straight way. The capsule protects ingredients sensitive to light and air, once it’s broken the protective factor is gone. Tablets can be crushed or broken in half but be careful that there are no sharp edges or it might irritate your throat on the way down.

Take a look at the cutting edge range of supplements that supports skincare routines here: bit.ly/2TnRUob

Anti Ageing Hero – Ceramides & Skin Care

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ANTI-AGEING HEROES – CERAMIDES

In this Anti-Ageing Heroes article, we turn our attention to ceramides. They’re often touted as a “wonder ingredient’ in skincare formulations, but what’s the truth that lies behind the hype?

So what are Ceramides?

Ceramides are a type of lipid (fat) and a major component of the stratum corneum. Like hyaluronic acid, they are present in the spaces between skin cells and are part of the “glue” that holds them together. Their main anti-ageing benefit is that they provide a waterproof protective barrier and prevent Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL), maintaining skin hydration levels while keeping bacteria and pollutants out – vital for clients living in urban areas.

Ceramides and hyaluronic acid are perfect companions: the former helps to maintain lipid levels while the latter attracts water and holds it in the skin. Combine them, and you’ve got an anti-ageing powerhouse.

GOING, GOING, GONE

Like hyaluronic acid – and most other beneficial skin components – ceramide levels deplete as we age. External factors such as UV radiation, pollution, poor diet and even the winter months can also sap the supply, so it’s important to replenish them.

Without adequate levels, the skin’s protective barrier becomes compromised, leaving it more susceptible to damage.

As if this wasn’t bad enough, low ceramide levels make signs of ageing more prominent – those wrinkles look so much worse when skin is dehydrated.

RENEW AND REPLENISH

Although there are many creams on the market that contain ceramides, it’s more effective to provide skin with the tools to make its own. “Vitamin A has a normalising effect and helps to create healthy keratinocyte cells which are involved in the synthesis of ceramides. When a healthy keratinocyte travels up through the layers of the skin and reaches the stratum corneum, it releases lipids as it dies, which maintain the barrier function. If this barrier is damaged it won’t do this as effectively, which is why Vitamin A – topically and orally – is essential”.

SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH

You may already know that ceramides can be applied topically, but you may not be aware of incredible results that can be achieved by consuming them in supplement form.

Oral ceramides used to be made from animal sources, but in recent years scientists turned their attention to plant-based versions, known as phyto-ceramides. A major scientific breakthrough occurred when a gluten-free, wheat-derived phyto-ceramide was discovered. Several studies showed that in hydrated skin and restored its youthful structure after the protective barrier function had been impaired, and further research showed that it reduced the levels of free radicals in the skin and inhibited elastase, an enzyme that destroys elastin. These results indicate that the ingested phyto-ceramides were transported to the lower layers of the skin via the bloodstream and then made their way up to the surface to restore barrier function, just as Mother Nature intended.

SKIN MOISTURE LOCK: A GAME-CHANGING NEW LAUNCH

The transformative power of ceramides and hyaluronic acid is the inspiration behind Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Moisture Lock, a patent pending anti-ageing supplement which launched this month and is now available at Beauty Fresh. The evidence behind the two key components of Skin Moisture Lock is extremely compelling. Clinical research on the hyaluronic acid element demonstrated a 19% improvement in wrinkle depth and 11% increase in hydration. It’s fast acting too, blood levels of hyaluronic acid were raised after just seven days of use, wrinkle depth improved by 19% and hydration improved by 11%. A study on the ceramides component of Skin Moisture Lock showed that facial hydration was significantly improved after 4 weeks, crow’s feet were reduced after 8 weeks and collagen increased by a staggering 48%. Skin roughness and radiance were also significantly improved compared to placebo group.

“THE RESULTS WE ACHIEVED WHEN WE COMBINED HYALURONIC ACID AND CERAMIDES WERE TRULY GAME CHANGING”

Lorraine Perretta, llaa head of Nutrition

“Although the efficiency of each individual ingredients is remarkable, the results we achieved when we combined them were truly game-changing” she adds. “Each new launch from the Advanced Nutrition Programme has to be rigorously tested before we release it to the market. When we tested Skin Moisture Lock in our purpose-built Skin Health Research Centre we saw that this unique combination of ceramides and hyaluronic acid achieved astonishing results”

Our pilot study has shown that Skin Moisture Lock

• Increased hydration by 64%
• Improved wrinkle depth by 28%
• Improved skin integrity by 20%
• Improved skin smoothness by 20%

PERFECT PARTNERS

You may wonder what the difference is between Skin Moisture Lock and Skin Omegas+. The answer is that they compliment each other perfectly. Skin Moisture Lock works in the spaces between the cells to protect skin, keeping it supple and hydrated, while Skin Omegas+ work on the cell itself, strengthening the lipid membrane and helping it to retain moisture. A combination of both will achieve the best anti-ageing outcome.

Bring radiance and youthfulness back to the eye contour

Posted: May 12, 2020

Bring radiance and youthfulness back to the eye contour with MATIS. GLOBAL-EYES: EYE GLOBAL REPAIRING TREATMENT (15ml) As its name indicates, this universal treatment will act on all the eye contour’s problems. It fights against wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles and sagging all at once. It is mainly intended for people over 35, but can be […]

Boosting calmness through luxury skincare

Posted: March 26, 2020

You may think that skincare is only skin deep but there is a shift beyond products that are designed to purely hydrate and smooth and luxury skincare which focus both on the health of the skin and the well-being of the mind. The skin is the largest and most exposed organ of the body and […]

Happy Gut = Healthy Skin

Posted: October 22, 2019

Do you want beautiful, healthy skin and to support a normal, healthy gut? What we put on our skin on the outside is massively important as the wrong creams and lotions can wreak havoc and leave the skin feeling and looking very compromised. However, rebalancing the skin from the inside is going to reach cells […]

Anti Ageing Hero – Ceramides & Skin Care

Posted: September 9, 2019

ANTI-AGEING HEROES – CERAMIDES In this Anti-Ageing Heroes article, we turn our attention to ceramides. They’re often touted as a “wonder ingredient’ in skincare formulations, but what’s the truth that lies behind the hype? So what are Ceramides? Ceramides are a type of lipid (fat) and a major component of the stratum corneum. Like hyaluronic […]

Welcome Spring with a fresh, balanced skin

Posted: March 11, 2019

Spring is finally around the corner so it’s time to prepare our skin for these first rays of sunshine. Matis Reponse Pureté is a line of 6 products created to help combined to oily skin-types regain their radiance and purity. The active ingredients present in the line treat large pores, improve dull complexion and correct […]

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Summer & Dry Skin… Intense Climate Changes

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Matis Reponse Jeunesse Climatis is a climatic protective balm suitable for all skin types exposed regularly or seasonally to cold climates and/or intense climate variations. A shield of protection, Climatis helps restore a skin protection barrier to deal with environmental conditions (cold, wind, dryness, bad weather, etc.).

Climatis is a fantastic moisturising cream to shield and protect my skin that is regularly exposed to the outdoors – be it dog walking, running, skiing, farming, this product is for you!

I suffer with dry skin, so this protection cream is perfect for me. It’s a virtual bodyguard for my skin!!!

Main Active Ingredients:

-Matisurvie Triple Protection: this active is composed of a lipid extract of golden algae (Laminaria ochroleuca) which allows dry skin to rehydrate under severe winter conditions. It also helps prevent dehydration during environmental stress (heat or osmotic shock, biological effects of sunrays on the skin).

-Kokum Butter: from the Garcinia Indica almond, this tree from India is rich in unsaturated fatty acids which give nourishing, protective, soothing, softening and regenerating actions to the skin.

-Shea Butter: rich in triglycerides, vitamins and unsaponifiables, it has regenerating and softening properties.

Application: I apply Climatic every morning and evening to my face and neck.

Summer 2019 Holiday & Travel ‘Mini’ Essentials

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So who’s excited that summer is FINALLY here? We know there were a few lovely days in May, but now it’s July, it’s actually summer!

Which of course means our skin goes into meltdown at the change of seasons, sun, heat, make-up getting sticky, sweating more, air conditioning, chlorine filled swimming pools and effects of lots of late evenings spent drinking a cold beer or G&T in a warm garden or at a festival.

And when we travel, we don’t always think about what our skin needs, as much as what our weight allowance is, or what’s nearly empty, so may as well come with us to be finished and binned while we’re on holiday. You know you’ve done it!

So, to help with skin meltdowns, luggage allowance dilemmas and general summer skincare issues, Beauty Fresh has got some mini skincare products to suit every skin type. Containing products small enough to fit into hand luggage, but mighty enough to keep your skin happy and glowing all summer long.

Take a look here for all your holiday needs>>>

Summer Hydration: Crystal Clear Revitalising Tonic

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You cannot underestimate how important it is to keep skin hydrated on a daily basis. The effects of anything else we use on our skin will be dramatically reduced if the skin isn’t hydrated in the first place.

Crystal Clear Revitalising Tonic

The products you use won’t penetrate correctly and therefore you won’t see the impressive results you’re after or maybe other people boast. Worse, you won’t notice much change to your skin.”

Hydrate all year round

A lot of people understand this but make the mistake of only applying it when it’s hot or when they’re travelling but Beauty Fresh is certain,

“You need to look after your hydration every single day, all year round – it’s not just a summer thing. If you know any keen runners or you are one yourself, you’ll know they talk about hydrating the day before big races. If you are hydrated, your body feels better and can perform better. The same is true for your skin. If you’ve got an important day ahead or glamorous night out – hydrate well the day before and you’ll notice a sparkle. Your skin will feel lighter and brighter to you. And people will notice!”

What is your secret to keeping your skin hydrated?

Liquid intake is key…

Cerys from Crystal Clear: “Obviously liquid intake is the most important thing. I drink a lot of cold water, love smoothies and protein shakes but people worry a lot about caffeine. Everyone has a contradicting theory but coffee or tea are still fine for hydration, as long as they’re not the main part of your liquid intake. As always, it’s about moderation.

Tonics & spritz will add to hydration

But if you want to go a little further – Crystal Clear Revitalising Tonic is a daily must throughout the year for me. It’s permanently on my desk, in my car, in my handbag! In the summer or on holidays I keep it in the fridge and use it as a hydrating spritz. It reduces any risk of suffering with dehydrated skin.”

So there you have it. Drink lots, and perhaps invest in a hydration tonic or spritz if you want to go a little further. We hope you’ve liked this skincare tip from the top.

Winter Proof Skin

Posted: November 4, 2020

The changing seasons can play havoc on the skin. In a recent study of 80 adults, levels of filaggrin, the protein that helps maintain skin barrier function, dropped between summer and winter. The study found that Natural Moisturising Factors (NMFs) were reduced, resulting in facial skin becoming much drier and textured in the colder months. […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF EXFOLIATION!

Posted: September 28, 2020

The world of exfoliators can feel a little complicated, yet it is without doubt the best thing you can do for your skin to get that radiant and glowing complexion. Polishing away dead skin cells delivers a deep-down cleanse, restores a smooth and less wrinkled canvas, re-texturises uneven skin tone and decreases pore size. In our […]

Miracle Moisturisers & Serums

Posted: September 15, 2020

Crystal Clear have created a highly effective range of clinical strength moisturisers that are used within the professional clinic and salon treatments but also clients can continue that professional led treatment approach at home. Available in many different formulations such as serums, gels, creams, oils and moisturisers are absolutely an essential defense against skin dehydration. […]

Power Masks

Posted: September 10, 2020

With the busy lives we lead today, there isn’t always the time to fit in a full salon session. Yet it’s when life gets that busy that we need it most. That’s why Crystal Clear created these swift and simple solutions. Crystal Clear range of miracle masks provides all the benefits of a professional salon […]

Matis NEW gift set especially designed for sensitive and reactive skin

Posted: September 1, 2020

Matis Reponse Delicate Sensibiotic Coffret Set with FULL SIZE free moisturiser Skincare that works with the skin’s microbiome is one of the biggest beauty trends today, and there is ongoing research on how to use the skin’s microbiome to optimise the efficiency of our skincare products. The skin’s microbiome is a community of organisms that […]

Menopause, Moisturising & Matis – Wrinkles & Sensitive Skin

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Menopause is a natural part of ageing that usually occurs between 45 and 55 years of age, as women’s oestrogen levels decline. In the UK, the average age for women to reach menopause is 51. However, around 1 in 100 women experience menopause before the age of 40.


Reduced levels of oestrogen and changing levels of hormones mean that your body stops producing as much collagen as well as losing its ability to retain moisture. This means thinner, dryer skin that is much more wrinkle prone and sensitive and can even break out in the kind of acne you thought you’d waved goodbye to in your teens. While this all sounds like just another practical joke from Mother Nature, there are lots of things you can do to combat these skin problems.

Reponse Intensive by Matis offers a global anti-ageing range dedicated to fighting against the first signs of ageing and hormonal imbalances. It will restructure, redensify and remodel the skin’s texture, we call this ‘the scaffolding of the skin.’ As we mature so does our skin, so we need to be preserving our youthfullness and aiding in supporting our skin’s primal functions. This range is dedicated to smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, enhancing the natural contours of the face and providing the skin with hero ingredients to combat common issues caused by menopause. It is the answer to skin needs for ages 45 years +

DRY SKIN

As you stop producing as much collagen and your natural cellular turn over slows down, the skin on your face can become much dryer. A gentle but rich face cream is essential to keep your skin supple. Intensive Remodelling Care is a dermal architect, it will encapsulate vitamins and minerals within the skin and gradually release throughout the day to preserve the DNA of the cells. This velvety texture will bring a sense of well-being to the skin which is dedicated to improving the skins barrier functions of improving firmness, tonicity and density. Remember to always apply your moisturiser to thoroughly cleansed skin to ensure maximum efficiency and always drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated from the inside. (50ml RRP £124.40).

SENSITIVE SKIN

With dryness comes an increased risk of sensitivity and redness on the face. Intensive Resourcing Cream will fortify and nourish to restore the skins deficiencies caused by hormonal imbalances. Extracts of black pearl of Tahiti is particularly rich in calcium, copper, magnesium and zinc. These are prime minerals and elements which promotes the epidermis’ ionic balance to repair and restore the skin’s vital functions. A rich texture which brings comfort and suppleness to even the most sensitive of skins. (50ml RRP £126.20).

AGEING HANDS

Your hands are exposed to the sun more than any other part of your body so it’s only natural that they will show their age sooner than other parts of your body but add in reduced levels of elasticity and collagen and a depleted layer of fat under your skin – another side effect of the menopause – and your hands may well be much dryer and any veins are likely to show through more easily. Give your hands some extra TLC with the Re-sculpting Mask, not only to be used as a face mask but this mask can be used on the back of your hands to treat brown spots, lack of skin density and dryness. With extracts of nanocitrus, this can slow down melanin production which is the cause of brown spots, by decreasing this and infusing the skin with Inca Inchi oil rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9 the skin will be a lot brighter, plumped and hydrated. (50ml RRP £60.80).

HORMONAL ACNE

As hormones fluctuate, the skin can become congested and acne prone. Menopausal acne is typically deep under the skin rather than superficial and usually appears on the jaw line and around the chin and mouth. Revitalising Omega 3 Cream is a targeted treatment used on the whole face to help fragile skin, because of hormonal imbalances. This silky comfortable texture strengthens and repairs the skin’s surface, fights against collagen and elastin degradation and maintains a healthy skin environment by creating a feeling of well-being. Wild Yam extract is renowned as natural remedy for menopause. This cream which is infused with wild yam offers relief from hormonal imbalances which can cause discolouration of the skin such as brown spots, hot flushes and a fragile skin structure. This cream will act as a topical hormone rebalancer. (50ml RRP £103.20).

AGE SPOTS AND SUN DAMAGE

Melanin production is controlled by our Oestrogen levels so as they deplete during the menopause we become more susceptible to sun damage, pigmentation and age spots. Wearing a high SPF (don’t forget your hands) will help prevent age spots but if you already have brown spots that you’d like to reduce then Restructuring Evening Care will help to revitalise cell renewal and act on the complexion with radiance and uniformity. This intense evening treatment will mildly exfoliate with encapsulated glycolic for a delicate approach on the skin, slow down the production of melanin which will reduce the appearance of brown spots and improve firmness, tonicity and density. (50ml RRP £124.40).

*all products stated do not contain SPF however, Matis do offer City Protect SPF 50 from their Reponse Jeunesse Range (30ml £40.20).

Tips to make the menopause a little easier;

• Wear light clothing
• Keep your bedroom cool at night
• Take a cool shower
• Sip chilled water
• Try to reduce stress levels
• Avoid spicy foods
• Use a fan