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BeautyFresh eGift Cards – Available Online

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Give the gift of beauty with a BeautyFresh eGift Card available online this month from the main BeautyFresh website.

Choose either a £10 Gift Card, £25, £50 or £100 and let the loved ones in your life decide what beauty products best suit their needs. Simple to use (when checking out on the main website) our e-gift cards allow for a customer to spend as much or as little as they like and retain store credit for their next purchase.

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Enjoy Free Delivery on Every Order. Use Voucher Code BEAUT5 for an additional 5% off your order at time of checkout and be sure to like and follow our beauty blog for more updates, announcements and goodies from BeautyFresh.

A Leading Organic, French, Skincare Brand – Phyts

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A lot more people are now more concerned about the ingredients that are found in their skin care products and swapping the harsh ingredients for plant-based ones. It is very clear why anyone would want to change their products when seeing a chemical-based ingredient on the packaging. The vitamins featured in plant-based skin care products are vital to maintaining the health of your skin, these active ingredients also work to restore and strengthen kin cells by combatting free radicals, whilst doing this they also support cell repair ad help decrease signs of ageing.

What if I told you there was a skincare company that is set on creating natural, organic skin and body care products to help not only your skin, but the environment around us? Well, there is, and it is called Phyt’s, this company will be celebrating its 49th anniversary in 2021. The brand started in 1972, when Jean Paul Llopart, a Naturopath and Biologist and Rosanne Verle, a Beautician brought their dreams to reality. From the onset, Phyt’s was born to be a skin and body care range made entirely with natural ingredients and without the use of preservatives.


Phyt’s is a pioneer in organic skin care and uses the highest quality, sustainable, raw materials. The brand is certified COSMEBIO by QUALITE FRANCE. These quality standards guarantee natural cosmetics which only contain ingredients from organic and sustainable farms, with complete traceability od all the cosmetic raw materials and their manufacturing process. The COSMEBIO label is designed to protect both the consumers wellbeing and to promote environmental sustainability at every stage of the manufacturing process.

Phyt’s products are defined as Bio-Active skincare. Bio-Active means that aside for the absence of chemicals and pollutants used in the raw ingredients such as: pesticides, chemical fertilisers, GMO, parabens, which over time can accumulate in the body.

The products contain a significant amount of active ingredients, which generate unbelievable results you can feel and see.

The need to innovate packaging came from the necessity to protect the formulations from bacterial contaminants and the external environment. Phyt’s introduced single use packaging in the form of disposable glass ampoules. In the 1990’s, Phyt’s turned to multi layered polyfoil tubes, a perfect environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, a waterproof material that protects all creams from external contaminants.

Crystal Clear Gift Set – The Sharon’s Choice Gift Bag

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Presented in a beautiful white quilted bag, this gift set contains all of the ultimate skincare hero’s of Crystal Clear CEO Sharon Hilditch, MBE. This top line-up of skincare goodies has been chosen by our founder and skincare expert to keep your skin looking fresh, smooth, plumped and bright.

The Sharon’s Choice Set Includes: (see here)

•Soothing Cleansing Gel (25ml)
Gentle foaming agents effectively dissolve grease, grime and excess sebum, thoroughly removing even the heaviest make-up. Extremely mild, Soothing Cleansing Gel contains Amino Acids to revitalise and rebalance the skin, Cucumber extract to soothe and moisturise and re-plumping agents and Polycol Moisturising Complex that help prevent moisture loss.

•Skin Repair Serum (25ml)
Helps your skin appear firmer, smoother and more resilient with hydration levels improved. Active ingredients include Vitamin E, anti-ageing agents and Alistin which provides extraordinary anti-oxidative activities. Scientifically proven to reduce wrinkles, in independent clinical trials conducted over a 21 day period, it was proven that Skin Repair Serum reduced wrinkles by a mean depth of 22% and increased skin firmness by 14%

•Skin Brightening Complex (25ml)
SPF15 – Perfect for an older skin as it allows a fresher, more rejuvenated skin tone to appear. Ideal for younger skin suffering from acne outbreaks as it contains anti-inflammatory agents to calm and soothe problematic skin and prevent dark marks of pigmentation appearing. Marine Complex prevents keep skin hydrated with a bio matrix film.

•Crystal Face & Body Polish (25ml)
Born out of our internationally famous microdermabrasion expertise. Fine micro crystals and the precious stone Garnet create a mild microdermabrasion effect, exfoliating and polishing the skin. A combination of essential oils and anti-ageing peptides, Matrixyl 3000 and Acacia Honey, reduces wrinkles and increases elasticity, whilst nourishing the skin, leaving it looking smooth, supple and revitalised.

*** Buy The Sharon’s Choice Set Online @BeautyFresh ***

20% Off Vita Liberata Advanced Organic Products

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Get 20% Off all Vita Liberta Products @BeautyFresh throughout July! Click Here —>

Beauty Fresh brings some of our best selling tanning and sun tinting products to the forefront this July in our monthly promotion on Vita Liberata.

These premium organic skincare and sunless tanning products are some of the most popular items in Summer where Vita Liberata offers flawless natural skincare products for skin finishing & complexion enhancing at a discounted price. From tanning lotion to face tinting products the 20% off flash sale here at BeautyFresh is designed to bring you the very best products at discounted prices.

Simply follow the links below to check out the full range of tanning products and sun care on our main website and get set to save money and look simply stunning at the same time!

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Top 5 Face Protection Tanning Products for 2021 Sun

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What is the best face tanning product? Who makes the best face cream sun protection? The best products, brands and which sun protection to use on your face is discussed this 2021 here @BeautyFresh and comes down to a top 5 list of the top 5 SPF face protection creams available online.

Do not expose your skin to the sun for long periods and stay out of the sun between 12 PM and 4 PM. Does not offer 100% protection. Sun over-exposure is a serious threat for your health.

Top 5 SPF Face Protection/ Tanning Products

1. Phyt’solaire Creme Protectrice SPF 30

Protection UVB 30 – UVA, Provides high anti-UVA-UVB protection. Fluid texture with convenient application, leaving no white marks. Rich in vegetal vitamin E, also anti ageing.

Phyt’solaire Creme Protectrice SPF 30

2. Gatineau Perfection Ultime Daily Urban UV Shield

A lightweight daily shield to strengthen, defend and protect skin from the ageing effects of UV, pollution and blue light damage without clogging pores. A broad-spectrum, antioxidant rich daily SPF50+ with a non-greasy, silky texture that feels weightless on the skin. Suitable for all skin tones it absorbs quickly leaving a naturally luminous finish. The innovative smoothing formula forms a protective layer against the damaging rays of the sun and environmental aggressors. Skin is protected and hydrated, imperfections are blurred and the complexion appears brighter and more even.

SPF50+ – the highest protection against UVB, the rays that burn the skin & PA+++ – very high protection against UVA, the rays that can cause permanent damage and accelerated ageing.

Gatineau Perfection Ultime Daily Urban UV Shield

3. Matis Reponse Soleil Sun Protection Cream for Face SPF50

Formulated to protect against UVA and UVB rays, Matis Reponse Soleil Sun Protection Cream for Face SPF50 makes exposure less of a worry. Developed for fair skin, it is also an important ally for the first few days of exposure and during extremely sunny spells.

The results: The most sun-sensitive and overexposed areas of the body are protected and tanning is perfectly even.

Directions: Remember to protect your most sensitive areas, such as your cleavage, the soles of your feet, behind your knees, and so on. Reapply Matis Reponse Soleil Sun Protection Cream for Face SPF50 frequently. Make your tan last longer with the After Sun Soothing Milk for the face and body.

Matis Reponse Soleil Sun Protection Cream for Face SPF50

4. Decléor Aloe Vera Sun Face Cream SPF 50

An easy to apply sun cream for the face, enriched with Aloe Vera, Sesame and Macadamia oils to leave the skin feeling nourished and hydrated.

The formula with UVA and UVB filters works instantly to protect the skin, providing SPF 50+ protection from the harmful effects of the sun. The skin is left feeling hydrated all day with an instant feeling of freshness.

Directions For Use: Apply to the palms of your hands, then using circular motions apply to face and décolleté. Apply at least 15 minutes before you go into the sun. Re-apply every 2 hours, avoid the sun in the middle of the day.

Decléor Aloe Vera Sun Face Cream SPF 50

5. Teoxane Advanced Perfecting Shield SPF30

Teoxane Advanced Perfecting Shield SPF30 protects and nourishes the skin and is designed to keep skin healthy, radiant and youthful. The SPF works on four levels to hydrate, offer advanced protection, revitalise and restructure in one, leaving skin protected.

Teoxane Advanced Perfecting Shield contains the patented Resilient Hyaluronic Acid (RHA) – skin is deeply hydrated, plumped and firmed. A blend of amino acids and collagen boosting peptides work down at a cellular level, restructuring skin and helping to improve and prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while state-of-the-art compounds provide skin with antioxidant and high level UV protection. The addition of tinted, light reflecting pigments help to a create a smoother, more even and radiant complexion or make up base.

Benefits of Teoxane Advanced Perfecting Shield SPF 30 include – A multi-purpose anti-ageing face cream, Hyaluronic Acid plumps and hydrates, SPF 30 and antioxidants protect against sun and environmental damage, Tinted pigments create a smooth, radiant base, Can be used under make up for additional coverage

How to use: Apply an even layer of Advanced Perfecting Shield to cleansed skin every morning. For best results, apply after the Teoxane RHA Serum. Can be followed by make up if additional coverage is desired.

Key ingredients and properties:
– RHA™ (Resilient Hyaluronic Acid) hydrates lastingly and strengthens the skin barrier.
– Boosted Dermo-Restructuring Complex + Carcinine revitalize and protect from antioxidants and glycation.
– NovHyal restructures the skin by stimulating the production of body own Hyaluronic Acid.
– Matrixyl 3000 stimulates collagen synthesis.
– Anti-wrinkle peptides have a preventive effect on collagen degradation.
– Potentiated Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium PCA hydrate in depth and plump the skin.
– Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate soothes and diminishes redness.
– Yellow and red pigments and soft focus unify and give the skin a radiant and slightly tinted look.
– A selection of 6 UV Filters protect the skin from harmful UV rays (please note that SPF 30 offers 97% protection, while SPF 50 offers 98%)

Teoxane Advanced Perfecting Shield SPF30

These face tanning and sun protection products represent the best choice for 2021 customers looking for face protection or self tan from brands which they know and love. For more tanning products and travel essentials check out the main BeautyFresh site.

Skin Moisture Lock 💦 Proven to improve hydration levels up to 64%

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Proven to improve hydration levels by up to 64%**, a course of Skin Moisture Lock™ helps to support skin hydration, smoothness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.To further support your knowledge on Skin Moisture Lock™, here are three additional facts for our network of skin care professionals to discover more about the science behind Skin Moisture Lock™


1.    What is the connection between water, hyaluronic acid and skin?Water is skin’s best friend. Skin appears more supple, plump and youthful when it has a high water content. There is water inside every skin cell which are all held by fats in the cell membrane. When water isn’t held within skin cells, the skin can become dry and flaky.  Also, there is a lot of water in the skin between skin cells and skin structures, particularly in the dermis which is 90% water. This serves to plump up skin, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles –  it is the water that is between the skin cells and structures that depends on hyaluronic acid.Hyaluronic acid is a water-loving substance and can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. The body makes it naturally and it is found in most cells in the body with the highest concentration of 50% found in the skin. However, as we age, we make less and less hyaluronic acid and this can result in signs of ageing including lines and wrinkles. So, it comes as no surprise that the cosmetic industry uses hyaluronic acid to make creams, serums, masks, supplements and it’s also used in injections.

2.    How is hyaluronic acid digested? How does this vary to collagen? Hyaluronic acid has a simple chemical structure; and independent research shows it is easily absorbed in the digestive tract because it doesn’t need to be broken down. In this way, it’s more like vitamins or minerals which gets absorbed in the body as they are. In contrast, proteins, carbohydrates and fats are more complex substances which  need to be broken down into amino acids, simple sugars and fatty acids to be reassembled in the body for various body functions. Collagen, found in protein foods, needs to be broken down even  further into amino acids in order for the body to reassemble and use it for bones, tendons and skin.Research shows that once absorbed hyaluronic acid migrates to relevant connective tissues. These include joints, the eyes and, as the skin contains 50% of the body’s hyaluronic acid, the skin.  

3.  Ingredient spotlight and results: hyaluronic acid and ceramides Although some vegetables will assist the body in making hyaluronic acid, the only actual food source is bone broth. A meticulous review of the latest science and research allowed our experts to develop an exciting intelligent ingredient-led formula, Skin Moisture Lock™ to unlock youthful-looking skin. Hyaluronic acid used in this formula is from a non-animal derived source. Hyaluronic acid is fused with ceramides which are lipids that occur naturally in the uppermost layer of the skin and make up 50% of the stratum corneum. They play an important role in providing a waterproof protective barrier to the skin. The two smart nutrients are housed in a quick dissolving soft gel allowing the contents to be quickly absorbed into the body and travel to the skin. 

The iiaa Skin Health Research Centre commissioned a pilot study that showed that individuals experienced a 64% increase in hydration and 28% improvement in wrinkle depth after just 12 weeks taking Skin Moisture Lock™. The result is a more youthful complexion that looks smooth, supple. and supports the skin barrier.^
Available now :
Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Moisture Lock (60) £62.99
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Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Moisture Lock PLUS (1 X 60 of Moisture Lock & 1 X 60 of Skin Omegas+) £69.99

Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Ultimate
“anti ageing facial in supplement form”

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Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Ultimate is a 28 day supplement pack for skin aging and intensive youthful radiance. ANP Skin Ultimate intelligently synergises together a combination of five specific supplements Skin Antioxidant, Skin Vitamin A, Skin Omegas, Skin Asta Boost and Skin CoQ10 in a capsule supplement pack designed to nourish, hydrate and protect skin, hair and nails. Prestinely packaged in daily convenient, tear-off beauty pods for busy, on-the-go lifestyles.

Did you know the benefits of Skin Ultimate: –

  • Smooths appearance of wrinkles
  • Maintains appearance of nails
  • Supports thick, glossy hair
  • Intensive youthful radiance
  • Promotes Skin Radiance & hydration
  • Evens skin tone and promotes radiance
  • Safeguard skin from external stressors

Directions:

Take the contents of one pop-out pod (5 capsules) daily with a meal or as your health professional advises. For best absorption take with a main meal. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake.


*Skin Vit A+* providing vitamin A and vitamin D. These vitamins offer benefits to not only skin health but also the wellbeing of our immune system, muscles, teeth and mucuous membranes.

*Skin Omegas+* which synergises vitamin A, omega 3 fatty acids from sustainably sourced fish oil and omega 6 fatty acids from evening primrose oil.

*Skin Antioxidant* with seven antioxidants including extracts of green tea, grapeseed, turmeric root, bilberry fruit, betacarotene, lutein and lycopene. These phytonutrients are encased in a purple capsule – the colour is naturally derived from purple carrot.

*Skin Asta-Boost* which combines the power of astaxanthin and biotin. There is lots of emerging research on astaxanthin in the nutritional industry.

*Skin Co-Q10+* provides a dose of Coenzyme Q10 and French maritime pine bark extract. This specialist supplement has excellent research conducted by specialist labs on the benefits for skin radiance.<<Purchase your Skin Ultimate today form Beauty Fresh>>

MATIS Hyalushot-Perf, the latest generation Biocellulose face mask for optimum anti-ageing action

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MATIS, the Parisian luxury skincare brand is very excited to launch Hyalushot-Perf, another amazing product in the Corrective line of products.

Reponse Corrective offers the cosmetic alternative to aesthetic medicine. Inspired by cosmetic surgery techniques, it responds to the first ageing signs of men and women from the age of 30 years old to deliver a youth-boosting action and a perfect experience of French-style luxury.

Made from naturally fermented coconut water, the Hyalushot-Perf Biocellulose mask covers the skin with a thin membrane that fits snugly over the face for a “second skin” effect, allowing for optimum penetration of active ingredients.  

Its hydrating Hyaluronic Acid-enriched formula coupled with the hydrophilic qualities of brown seaweed acts both at surface level and in depth.  Hyaluronic acid is a very important building block of the skin which plays an essential role in the integrity of the skin structure and in the regulation of skin hydration. The brown algae extract (Laminaria Digitata) moisturises, prevents dehydration, and protects the skin from external aggressions providing long lasting hydration.  Aloe Vera is also present in the Hyalushot-Perf formula. Composed mainly of water, it provides multiple benefits including hydration and a soothing sensation. It also contains many vitamins, minerals and trace elements which participate in the skin regeneration process

This Biocellulose mask is created with great respect for the environment, it is 100% natural, 100 % biodegradable and 100% compostable and it is also made in France for a low carbon footprint.

Perfect for special events, trips and as part of your weekly skincare routine, this hydrating cocktail will make your skin shine, wrinkles and fine lines will be smoothed and the epidermis will be left plump and deeply hydrated.

RRP: £49.24 for a box of 3 masks. Available now at www.beautyfresh.co.uk

Understanding Vitamin A

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Vitamin A’s vital role in the skin is central to the IIAA skincare philosophy, particularly in Advanced Nutrition Programme products. Recently IIAA have received several questions on exactly how and why vitamin A has such powerful skin benefits. To answer these questions, IIAA asked their experts to explain the science behind the so-called ‘skin vitamin’.

Dr Des Fernandes, founder at IIAA

“Every skin cell naturally contains about 91% retinyl esters (mainly retinyl palmitate (3% retinol and 3% retinal and 3% retinoic acid. The only form that makes any change to skin is retinoic acid that acts on the DNA through various receptors. Every molecule of retinoic acid was in the beginning retinyl palmitate / ester. That is the natural pathway – Retinyl Palmitate to Retinol to Retinal and finally to retinoic Acid.

The body carefully controls the levels of the various steps. If there is too much retinol it is converted into retinyl esters, if there is too much retinal, it is converted to retinol to be converted to retinyl esters. There is no limit to the size of the retinyl ester stores. The higher they are, the less likely it is to develop a skin cancer. You cannot build up your ‘store’ of retinol because it is changed to the ester form to keep the retinol at physiologically safe levels.

Whichever vitamin A you put on the skin gets converted to retinyl esters. Every single molecule of vitamin A can only become a single molecule of retinoic acids and that is what works.

The important message is that no matter what form of vitamin A you use, they all go through the same process and provided that they are not retinoic acid, they will be converted to retinyl esters. The higher the storage state is of Retinyl esters, the more retinoic acid we make eventually.

Vitamin A is a most precious molecule and the body controls it exceptionally carefully. Most skins are damaged by light and lose their storage forms of vitamin A. there is less change to the levels of retinol / retinal, but this all ends up with less activity of retinoic acid. Once the stores are filled, the cell starts to work normally again, cancers become less likely etc. However, depleted skin must be slowly re-introduced to good levels of vitamin A. That’s why Start Low – Go Slow”.

Dr Gaby Prinsloo, Medical Director for IIAA

“Vitamin A regulated DNA activity and metabolic process in numerous cells in the skin, and it is essential for normal cellular function. It also aids in DNA repair.

It regulates many genes controlling the growth and differentiation of keratinocytes. This leads to a thicker epidermis, a compact stratum corneum and a smooth skin surface. It controls melanin production in the melanocytes and ensures an equal distribution of melanin leading to even pigmentation.

Vitamin A also acts on fibroblasts, stimulating collagen producing genes to increase the production of healthy collagen, improving the quality of healthy collagen, improving the quality of elastin produced and increasing the secretion of high quality hyaluronic acid (HLA). This restores dermal papillae, improves skin elasticity, decreases wrinkles and sagging and increases hydration of skin. Vitamin A decreases the degradation of collagen by decreasing the production of, and inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases (enzymes that can break down proteins).

Vitamin A acts on sebaceous glands, normalising oil production. It improves the immune system in the skin as well as the blood supply to the skin. Finally, retinal esters act as chromophores absorbing and providing some protection against UVB rays.

In addition to the benefits in skin, vitamin A is essential for general body health. It regulates gene transcription leading to healthy growth and development of numerous tissues throughout the body. It is essential for the optimal functioning of the immune system and is crucial to the formation of rhodopsin (visual purple) in the retina which is needed to see in low light.

Physiologically, topical vitamin A and oral vitamin A have the same effect on the skin, but reach it in different ways.

It’s always good to use both oral and topical vitamin a to ensure that we are getting maximal availability of vitamin A in the skin. Topical vitamin A fortifies the skin from the outside, while oral vitamin A feeds from the inside, reaching the deepest layers of the skin, all our skin and it feeds the skin 24 hours a day.”

<< Purchase your Vitamin A today from Beauty Fresh >>

60 capsules

Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Vit A+ (60 capsules) – Beauty Fresh

120 capsules

Advanced Nutrition Programme Skin Vit A+ (120 Capsules) – Beauty Fresh

The New Fragrance – Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet

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A Radiant Olfactory  Signature

Mon Guerlain Sparkling Bouquet is a radiant fragrance like a beaming smile, in which the essential lavender-vanilla duo is beautifully enhanced by a sparkling pear note and a luminous Sambac jasmine.

A Sparkling Bottle

The “Quadrilobe” bottle has been exclusively reinvented through the inspiring lens of jewellery. Its ring evokes sparkling pavé crystals with a silver shade that reflects light intensely.

Mon Guerlain for each Woman

Inspired by Angelina Jolie, Mon Guerlain is a tribute to today’s femininity. Express yours through the Guerlain Mon Guerlain perfume creations.