BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE

It had been a while since I had indulged in any skin treatments, and I was starting to feel like it was time to repair some of the damage done by our hectic international lifestyle. Of course, I was feeling the strain more than Chris, but - ever the good sport - when I suggested we do something about it, he happily agreed to participate. One of the many things Paris is known for is fashion and beauty, so I knew that I would have no trouble finding a world class treatment program while in the city. Sure enough, I found it with one of Biologique Recherche’s skin instant sessions. I have used Biologique a few times in the past (their p50 lotion is a beauty staple and cult favorite) and I just love their ethos - “clinical approach to beauty care using intentionally pure, concentrated, raw ingredients, as well as innovative and meticulous protocols and procedures.” They don’t care about fancy packaging or trendy regimes, instead they keep it quite direct, which I really appreciate. bareskin

But once you walk through the facade, you’re greeted with a beautiful restored mansion, that almost transports you somewhere completely different. The historic building has an old world charm about it, which (like the brand itself) feels comfortable in its quality and doesn’t feel the need to grab your attention by being over the top. It is set back from the avenue behind a private courtyard which gives it a peaceful feel which stands in stark contrast to the busy Champs-Élysées. Once inside, you can’t help but be impressed by the decoration. Everywhere you look you encounter wood paneled walls and marble counters. Everything, from the furniture to the lighting, is a calm shade of gold or cream. The Biologique Recherche brand has been around for almost forty years, and they have been carrying out treatments at the Ambassade for the last twenty-three of them. The Ambassade de Beaute offers a huge range of treatments, and whether it is your face, body, or hair that needs some care given to it, you will find something to suit your needs.

Result: The complexion is brighter, its anti-aging properties help fight against the signs of aging of the skin. Characteristics product: At the same time Regenerating and Moisturizing, the Royal SkincareComplex makes it possible to fight against the cutaneous aging while improving the radiance of the complexion. This treatment energizes the epidermal functions and promotes the firmness and elasticity of the skin as soon as it is applied. Your skin is protected and resplendent with youth and health. Use: Apply a few drops of Royal Complex on the entire face, neck and décolleté, in the morning and / or evening on clean skin after using the recommended P50 Lotion. Two combinations are possible. To obtain a luminous golden complexion: apply Rénovateur 14 then the Royal Complex. To obtain a luminous complexion opaline: apply the Royal Complex then the Renovator 14. Apply the composition of your choice on the entire face, neck and décolleté, the morning and / or evening on a clean skin after using the P50 lotion recommended. This product is applied as a finishing touch of the Biologique Recherche skincare program. It can also be used in addition to your cream for a better feeling of comfort.

bareskin elements Every day I use Lait EV to cleanse my face before using Crème Masque Vernix to moisturize. Next is the Sérum Erythros which helps even out my skin tone by removing redness from my cheeks, and finally P50W lotion in order to gently exfoliate my skin. Of course, in hot climates the sun can have a real effect and so I have three different products designed to counteract its damaging rays. None of these contain hyaluronic acid, and despite spending a decent amount of time lying out in the sun I haven’t been burnt once! The Preparation UV helps get my skin ready for the sun, while the Protection UV keeps it safe while I am out. At the end of the day, the Reparation UV crème helps it recover. Although these products work wonders for me, they may not be for everyone, so definitely make sure to ask a specialist. A trip to the Ambassade de Beaute turned out to be just what we needed, and along with the detox we were doing, it helped to reenergize and refresh us. By the end of our trip to Paris, we both felt like new people and were ready to hit the road again with new enthusiasm. Biologique Recherche played a big part in this, and I will be keeping an eye out for their goodies wherever I go from now on.