Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXV

1 5 6 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I Of course, we have many other ingredients, such as different types of elastin and collagen, which would smooth lines and plump the skin, as well as anti-glycation formulas and DNA agents which are restructuring. But honestly, the list goes on and on! Are most of the ingredients from natural origin? How does the Biologique Recherche team source them? All the ingredients in the Biologique Recherche formulas are natural and not invasive in order to respect the skin. The results are gradual. We develop highly concentrated formulations at our laboratories in France using from 20% to 99% of botanical (plants), marine (sea origin) and biological (animal origin) extracts. We also never use heat – just cold formulations – to respect the original structure of the active ingredients. Animal and vegetal active ingredients in Biologique Recherche products are by-products and all respectful of C.I.T.E.S. guidelines. As a result, we commit to not using raw materials derived from protected or endangered species. Biologique Recherche is against animal testing in all its forms. All of our formulations, ingredients and products are cruelty-free (the animal extracts used in our products are derived from animals only slaughtered for human consumption). We comply with all current EU cosmetics directives, including those that prohibit finished cosmetic products from being tested on animals. We can ensure that we follow the highest standards of safety, hygiene and traceability. What’s the single most important step we should all take the time in doing to our skin? The first step of the Biologique Recherche routine is extremely important. We should always take the time to thoroughly cleanse our skin in the morning and especially in the evening, in order to get rid of all your skin impurities and makeup. Our skin is exposed to a lot in a day and so requires to be cleansed and prepared before starting the next skincare steps. It’s all about the base. Are Biologique Recherche products suitable for all skin types? Absolutely! This is what we pride ourselves on the most! We have skincare products for all skin instants and skin concerns. This is exactly what is so exciting about Biologique Recherche. We are for everyone and our specialist advice will pick the exact products especially for you. Not only this, you will also be instructed to use them in a certain way; mixing a quarter of this masque with three- quarters of another, or half of a certain serummixed in with two other creams. The preciseness and meticulousness of our consultations are completely unique. I hear fabulous things about the P50 Lotion. Is this your best-selling product? How was it created? That’s right, this is our hero product that was created at the very beginning of the Biologique Recherche adventure. This multifunctional product combines the benefits of a purifying, exfoliating, moisturising and toning lotion, which also balances the pH of the skin and helps to rebuild the epidermal barrier. The strengthened epidermis is then able to fully perform its protective function and promote the skin's self-renewing potential. All formulas have been developed to respond to different skin instants using effective exfoliating and reconditioning ingredients such as hydroxy acids. The ‘P’ in the name stands for peeling and the ‘50’ is because there are two skin renewal cycles, each lasting around 25 days, in order for the skin to reach the first stage of reconditioning that is necessary for a healthy glowing skin. Tell us about the Biologique Recherche body range... The Biologique Recherche Body range has over thirty body products, and it is very much results driven and targets certain concerns. These may range from exfoliating the skin (our P50 Lotion for the body), reducing excessive adipose fat, smoothing out cellulite, removing stretch marks or tightening slack skin. Tell us about the treatments on offer at a Biologique Recherche spa. All our partner establishments carry out Biologique Recherche facial treatments, and some also offer body treatments. There are three core initialisation boosters, which are transformative facials combining cutting-edge products with special techniques of application to prepare, stimulate and oxygenate the skin, providing effective manual sculpting. For more specific concerns, there are the desensitising, purifying, balancing, brightening and anti-pigmentation facials. We are also particularly proud of our rejuvenating and luxury treatments, which aim to lift the facial structure with sculpting movements and boost the skin with age-defying and marine botanical complexes. Finally, we have eye treatments and peels to exfoliate and renew the epidermis for a brighter and softer look. Please describe a typical day in your life. 6.30am: I am an early bird, and I am the first to get up in my house as I like to have time for a proper breakfast without rushing. 7.30am. I live on the outskirts of London so the commute to the office takes a little bit longer than for the rest of my colleagues from West London, but that doesn’t bother me too much as I usually have a good read during the time on a train.