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001's Skincare's Ultimate Guide to Gifting -Part II
Gifting made easy 25 NOVEMBER, 2020 Welcome to part 2 of our gifting manual. In this phase we discuss gifting yourself, presents for beginners and presents for skincare fanatics. Enjoy. Gifting to skincare beginners to complete skintellectuals: My sister is a bit of a skincare newbie and needs some products to kick start her beauty regime? We completely understand, this is why an effective set can be the best introduction to skincare; with staple items to cleanse, treat and hydrate our complexions, set out in the least intimidating way possible.When designing our gift collections we decided to curate some 3-Step kits for the perfect, no-brainer skincare regime, no matter what skin type you have. Choose from our: ./ 3-Step Inner Glow This deeply nourishing and strengthening kit promises radiant, glowing skin from within. It’s perfect for dull, dry or ageing skin types. Containing our: Alpha-Paradise Cleansing Dew: This coveted product adds a potent dose of luxury and indulgence to your daily skincare regimen. 100% natural, this cleanser blends Jojoba, Apricot Kernel and sweet almond with a calming combination of Jasmine, Neroli and Ylang Ylang. Lightweight and non-comedogenic, Cleansing Dew utilises all the best attributes of an oil cleanser. Alpha-Glow Flash Facial Serum-Primer-Mask: one of our most cult products, it’s loaded with star actives and transforms literally any complexion. Amino-Acids & Lipids Recovery Cream: The ultimate nourishing moisturiser, this miracle cream promises a summer glow in winter. Using a potent combination of antioxidants, lipid proteins and amino acids to strengthen and tighten the skin, this Vegan recovery cream acts as a cushion to your epidermis. Limited time offer of £75 (Worth £112) ../ 3-Step Starter System A complete overview of some of our most coveted products; our 3-Step Start System is suitable for all skin types and consists of a cleanser, serum and moisturiser. Instantly upgrades your skincare routine. Containing our: Exfoliating & Conditioning Silk-Gel Cleanser: This dual action, foaming gel cleanser is packed with blemish busting acids, Allantoin and Bulgarian rose, leaves your skin perfectly clean, nourished and brightened. Alpha-Glow Flash Facial Serum-Primer-Mask: This award winning product literally transforms your skin, carefully formulated for hybrid usage; incorporating this product into your skincare regimen is the perfect complexion kick-starter. Amino-Acids & Lipids Recovery Cream: Finish your routine with this rich, nourishing cream. A winter must! Limited time offer of £100 (Worth £131) I’m a total skincare fanatic and want to treat myself to some skin-telligent products? At 001 Skincare we fully support gifts to yourself; in our eyes treating yourself to some new products is the ultimate act of self-care. For self-confessed beauty addicts, high-performance, indulgent serums are the name of the game. Our Red Carpet Serum Capsule Collection is absolute must have kit of wonder serums. As well as brightening dark circles, deeply nourishing and soothing your complexion, this set promises to treat dehydration, pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles and sensitivity. .../ Red Carpet Serum Capsule Collection Containing: Intelligent, wonder product Alpha-Glow Flash Facial Serum-Primer-Mask Our Intensive Elixir Treatment Serum: This rich, indulgent oil-serum is boosted with pure plant extracts, precious essential oils and refined bio-dynamic oils to promote healthy, glowing skin. Our Poly-Peptides Focus Contour HA Eye Serum: This targeted eye serum is basically botox in a bottle, packed with patented peptides to regenerate skin from the inside out, this wonder product utilises hexapeptide Argireline to relax muscles responsible to line formation and Matrixes 3000 to stimulate collagen production. Limited time offer of £150 (Worth £217) Keep an eye out for part 3 of our gift guide! With love,
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001's Skincare's Ultimate Guide to Gifting -Part I
Gifting made easy 24 NOVEMBER, 2020 It’s no secret that Christmas can be stressful; whilst shopping in Oxford Circus and raucous work parties might not be on the agenda this year, online browsing can be just as overwhelming. We recognised just how easy it is to get lost in a sea of presents and products promising the world and more; so when creating our gift sets this year we wanted to keep things simple and streamlined, with a touch of 001 signature luxury. Each set has been carefully curated for optimum efficacy and performance, hand selecting products which work synergistically so each kit is fully representative of 001 as a brand. 001’s gift sets have been meticulously designed so that they can refresh existing skincare routines, with products and tools to give any complexion a major boost. Whether you’re gifting a fellow beauty lover, a skincare newbie or even a gift for yourself, we’ve got all your Christmas gift giving needs covered. Read over our 3 part gift guide for the ultimate gift-giving advice! Indulgent Facials from Home: My friend's a complete skincare addict like me, I’d usually get her voucher for a facial, but this year I’m not even sure where to begin? We hear you, beauty treatments are a failsafe gift for the skincare junkies amongst us but COVID-19 has sadly and rather selfishly put a stop to cosy notions of lazy spa days vouchers and relaxing facials. Fortunately, when creating these gift sets, professional standard, at-home facials were at the forefront of our selection process. Choose between: ./ The Red Carpet Self Care Kit This kit fully embodies the term luxury beauty. Made up of some of our most cult products, we created this kit with the goal of bringing the indulgence of in-clinic facial treatments to you at home. Thanks to the coveted beauty gadgets and powerhouse formulas included in this set, you can achieve a red carpet glow without leaving your house. Containing: The CRYOpress® The CRYOpress® works to rejuvenate, brighten and refresh your skin. Using ice therapy to increase blood flow by pumping oxygen and nutrients to the skin, the result is younger, healthier looking skin. When the CRYOpress® comes into contact with your face, the coldness will increase microcirculation and encourage cell growth and collagen production while flushing out toxins. The microSculptor™ No.1 and No.3 Our handcrafted Gua Sha tools promise to improve our internal and external skin health by facilitating therapeutic massage and stimulating bio-responsive movements. Crafted out of the precious Chinese stone Bian, the microSculptor™ it is carved specially to fit the contours of our face, simultaneously stimulating and relaxing, the microSculptor™ mimics the performance and results of a professional facial. Working to lift and sculpt, depuff, boost circulation, aid lymphatic drainage and relieve tension, these wonder tools leave you looking brighter, younger and rejuvenated. Alpha Glow Flash Facial Serum-Primer-Mask 15mlThis multi-tasking award winning serum is enriched with a plethora of skin-saving actives to boost hydration, soothe inflammation, increase elasticity and promote collagen production. Ada recommends using in tandem with the CRYOpress® for maximum efficacy. Either: VA Repair & Reglow TCM-Warming Concentrate 30ml This wonder serum is packed with nourishing Cherry Kernel Oil, a noted warm-natured TCM ingredient, it’s high in Vitamin A and antioxidants and boasts a plethora of skin-boosting benefits. As well as boosting circulation and fortifying, it refines pores, improves dryness, stimulates collagen production and reduces appearance of fine lines. OR VF Detox & Balance TCM-Cooling Concentrate 30ml This cooling elixir serum promises to target irritated, acne-prone skin with the presence of clarifying, astringent and detoxifying ingredients. Inflammation and irregular sebum production are often the main cause of breakouts and redness, so gentle, hydrating formulas are essential. This feathery light oil contains Watermelon Seed Oil, which boasts a high Vitamin F content to balance sebum secretions, calm inflammation and aid healing and rejuvenation. Limited time offer of £220 (Worth £313) ../ MicroSculpt Joy A little more purse friendly, this kit is perfect for aesthetic and wellness conscious friends, wanting to mimic the results of Ada's signature microSculpt® gua sha techniques for the ultimate sculpting and therapeutic experience at home. Containing: The microSculptor™ No.1 and No.3 and VA Repair & Reglow TCM-Warming Concentrate – 30ml or VF Detox & Balance TCM-Cooling Concentrate - 30ml We always suggest using our Gua Sha tools with an oil serum made of non-comedogenic natural oils. Not only does the texture of the oil give the perfect slip for the massage ritual, natural oils work much better because their chemical structure is much closer to our natural sebum so as you're massaging you’ll benefit from absorbing the oil if your skin needs it, or enhancing the oil's ability to attract and melt stubborn oils from the pores. Limited time offer of £140 (Worth £200). Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 of 001's ultimate guide to gifting. With love,
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5-Step Facial for Stressed & Breakout Prone Skin
11 NOVEMBER, 2020 Perhaps unsurprisingly, we find ourselves heading into yet another lockdown. With the changeability of the current situation ever present and few things truly certain, it’s completely natural to feel stressed and anxious. The relationship between stress, our overall wellbeing and skin is a complex one; a rise in cortisol can negatively impact our skin by disturbing our sebum regulation. Facials are routinely hailed for their ability to calm, soothe and relieve tension as well as rebalancing our complexions but with hairdressers and beauty salons colour, the only type of facial we’ll be experiencing are the DIY variety. With this in mind 001 Skincare have put together a 5-Step facial you can do from the comfort of your own home to soothe the most stressed out of complexions by balancing sebum production , treating the root cause of blemishes and stimulating relaxation. Step 1: Begin by cleansing your face to create the perfect base for your soothing facial. Reach for our Exfoliating & Conditioning Silk-Gel Cleanser, which deeply cleanses and gently exfoliates to dissolve excess sebum, surface dirt and dead skin cells. It’s full of wonder ingredients like Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Salicylic Acid and Bulgarian Rose to leave your skin cleansed, balanced and rejuvenated. Using up to 6 drops, work into a lather between damp hands before massaging your face with slow, circular motions and rinse off with warm water. Step 2: Follow with a gentle exfoliating peel; perhaps we’re biased but our favourite is our Resurface & Radiance Hydro-Lipids Micro-Peel. Loaded with antioxidants, fruit enzymes and healing elixir Cica to leave your skin radiant, refined and nourished. Enzymes from pineapple and mango exfoliate dead skin cells and refine pores, Cica helps to heal acne scars and diminish wrinkles and Aloe and Oat Lipids soothe, hydrate and moisturise. Apply a generous layer of this zingy, nourishing peel over your face and neck, careful to avoid the delicate eye area and wipe away with a damp cloth after 5-10 minutes. Finish with a refreshing splash of cool water and pat dry. Step 3: Really ramp up your at home facial with our CRYO-Flash Facial Set, consisting of our Alpha Glow Flash Facial Serum-Primer-Mask and a CRYOpress®.We recommend beginning by applying Alpha Glow over the whole face then rolling the CRYOpress® over. The serum is enriched with a plethora of skin-saving actives to boost hydration, soothe inflammation, increase elasticity and promote collagen production. It is incremental to pair the CRYO treatment with this serum as the viscosity and consistency is specially designed to work in tandem with the unique 001 beauty gadget to promote the best possible permeation, we have tested and measured the efficacy when paired to ensure the highest results. Promoting lymphatic drainage and blood circulation, the CRYOpress® promises to keep skin healthy and glowing, from the outside and within. With its sustained temperature of -8 to 2.5°C , the CRYOpress® uses ice therapy to increase blood flow by pumping oxygen and nutrients to the skin and keep your face looking healthy and youthful. When the gadget comes into contact with your face, the stark coldness will increase microcirculation and encourage cell growth and collagen production while flushing out toxins. Massage onto your face for about 5 to 15 minutes; the longer the better to get the glow you’re looking for. Use the roller back and forth, working around your different facial contours for an uplifting effect. Rolling down helps send the toxins built up in the face towards the centre of the body where they can be detoxified. The cold temperature is massively soothing, relieving tension and stimulating relaxation. Step 4: Follow with our pioneering 4-in-1 Sebum & Redness Neutralising Water Shield; carefully formulated for hybrid usage as a blemish treatment, water-cream, primer and overnight mask. For our 5-step facial we’ll be using this product as a mask. This deeply nourishing shield utilises a potent combination of blemish-busting actives such as anti-bacterial, soothing and astringent Grapeseed, Blackcurrant, Eucalyptus, Rosemary and Bergamot. Apply a generous layer and massage in any residual mask after 15 minutes. Step 5: The grand finale to any facial is a light, nourishing moisturiser. Our newly launched Zinc & Protein A+ Clarifying Comfort Cream is the ultimate skin comforter. Rich in Zinc Oxide, Sandalwood and Cranberry Oil to address blemishes and irritation, it also contains a complex of proven hydrators and proteins to perform cross-layer moisturising, regulate sebum production, renew cells and repair the skin’s barrier. Apply evenly across the face, neck and décolleté, massaging in circular motions and taking deep breaths in and out to reap the full benefits of it’s full bodied natural delicate Sandalwood, Geranium & Rose scent. End with gentle presses for ultimate relaxation and soothing. Taking some time out of your day to nurture your body, mind and skin couldn’t feel more essential. The value of adopting some self-love and care rituals is something that shouldn’t be undermined. Be sure to keep an eye on our Instagram, where we will be uploading regular tutorials and going live with more facial, skincare and wellness techniques to utilise this lockdown. Be kind to your skin and mind this lockdown.
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Caring for your eyes, the right way
10 NOVEMBER, 2020 With lockdown and working from home swelling our screen time easily past the eight hour mark, it’s hardly surprising our eyes are beginning to suffer. Combined with disjointed sleeping patterns, fatigue and stress creates the perfect storm for dark, puffy eye areas. The skin around our eyes ages so much quicker than the rest of our face for a number of reasons. As well as being around ten times thinner, to enable blinking and rapid movement, the fat and muscle structure is a lot less dense. This leaves the skin more vulnerable to issues such as sagging, puffiness and habitual lines due to lack of cushioning and support. Blinking and facial expressions like smiling and frowning throughout the day means your eyes are constantly moving and working, this alone can contribute to ageing. Interestingly, eye products are routinely skipped, dismissed and ignored. All too often the skin around our eyes is neglected whilst we carefully exfoliate, moisturise and pamper the rest of our complexion. Eye creams and serums are quickly dismissed as overpriced gimmicks, with many of us plumping for a sweep of our regular moisturiser, our eyes really are crying out for some tender love and care. The sensitive, delicate nature of this area requires all the hydrating, brightening and rejuvenation of our other skincare products, but with gentle, soothing formulas to avoid irritation. WHAT DO YOUR EYES NEED? according to your concerns My eyes are puffy, tired and prematurely ageing? Puffy, tired eyes are all too common; factors such as stress, fatigue, diet and dehydration can lead to your undereye area looking swollen and feeling sensitive. To combat this, you should reach for deeply hydrating, soothing products to cool, depuff and smooth. Our newly launched AOX HYDRO-CORRECT BRIGHT & TIGHT EYE SERUM is a multi-action, hydro-gel eye serum that works to brighten and tighten your fragile eye area. Enriched with Almond Oil (high in Vitamin A and E, Zinc and Omega 3’s) to nourish, smooth fine lines and ultimately prevent premature ageing. It’s also got Aloe and Glycerin to moisturise and soothe reddened skin and Hyaluronic Acid to stimulate collagen synthesis and provide total hydration. Packed with antioxidant powerhouse Raspberry to brighten dark circles, restore healthy barrier function and aid regeneration. Gently tap up to 3 drops around your eye area using your fingers or apply generously and use as an SOS leave on mask. My eyes are dry, dull and wrinkled? Dry and dull eyes can be easily rectified with some intensively moisturising and plumping star actives. Our rich, silky LYCOPENE PROTEIN & WRINKLE RELEASE EYE CREAM is the ultimate soft, anti-ageing eye elixir. With a formula combining 10 different skin identical oils - Apricot, Sunflower and Avocado to name but a few - to plump wrinkles and provide a consistent cross-layer moisture release. Loaded with smooth Oat Silk and zingy Raspberry to brighten, smooth and boost radiance, it’s also loaded with antioxidant high Passionfruit and Green Tea to neutralise damaging free radicals that can contribute to premature ageing. Allantoin soothes irritation, softens skin and encourages cell regeneration whilst the ultimate hydrating molecule Hyaluronic Acid keeps skin plumped and hydrated. Apply up to 4 drops above and under eyes and massage using circular, tapping motions. I feel like only botox will help my crows feet and wrinkles? We hear you, fine lines and wrinkles can really knock your self esteem and it’s easy to think invasive procedures like Botox are the only route to go down to see actual results. This is where Peptides come in. Peptides are strings of amino acids that act as the building blocks, which make up proteins in our body, including the collagen and elastin fibres in our skin. We literally couldn’t function without it. As we age, we begin to lose collagen, so when we apply peptides to our skin in the form of topical serums or moisturisers, they act as a messenger to urge our body to create more collagen. Our newly upgraded POLY-PEPTIDES FOCUS CONTOUR HA EYE SERUM is formulated with neuropeptide technology to regenerate skin from the inside out. We have boosted our already award-winning formula with a higher concentration of actives for ultimate anti-ageing effects. This multi-tasking wonder product utilises hexapeptide Argireline to relax the muscles responsible for the formation of lines and in turn minimises their depth. Boosted with Matrixyl 3000 to stimulate collagen production; consisting of two peptides working in tandem, it sends signals to cells to produce more collagen, rejuvenates dermal structures, reduces photo damage and encourages ageing skin to behave like younger skin. Hydrating elixir Hyaluronic acid moisturises the eye area, aids plumpness and boosts collagen synthesis. Apply a pea sized amount to the eye area, massaging around the eye socket with circular motions and patting pressure points and temple to stimulate circulation and enhance toxin drainage. For ultimate brightening anti-ageing: We recommend using either of our water based serums: AOX Hydro-correct Bright and Tight eye serum or Poly-Peptides Focus Contour HA Eye serum In tandem with our protein rich eye cream Lycopene Protein+ Wrinkle Release Eye Cream to seal in moisture and enhance cross-layer release. Boost it further: Each of these products can be used with our multi-award winning Eyecicle® beauty device. Designed to be chilled in the fridge for at least half an hour before use, this cooling massage tool is delicately crafted with artisan glass techniques for a smooth, seamless result. Different parts of the Eyecicle® can be massaged around the eye to enhance circulation, encourage drainage and boost oxygen, which in turn stimulates skin cell growth to reveal a brighter, tighter and smoother appearance.
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Treating breakouts kindly and gently
Acne, breakouts, maskne
2 NOVEMBER, 2020 Post lockdown life and the stress of working through a pandemic has wreaked havoc with many of our complexions. Working from home, limited exposure to sunlight and irregular sleeping patterns has left our skin dull, tired and congested. Add anxiety brought about by the ever-changing nature of our situation and face coverings becoming mandatory within many spaces and adult acne has the perfect environment to thrive. It’s a well known fact that heightened and prolonged periods of stress can negatively impact your skin, with breakout prone skin likely to become even worse. COVID-19 has seen the coining of the portmanteau ‘maskne’ which refers to the skin irritation and spots formed in the area our mask is worn. Since becoming a legal requirement in most shops, restaurants and public transport, the dreaded maskne is becoming harder to avoid. The friction between the mask and our skin, combined with the pore-blocking sweat and moisture that forms under our face covering creates the perfect storm for breakouts around our mouth, nose and cheeks. Aside from frequently washing our masks and keeping makeup to a minimum, there are many other ways to combat this unwelcome inflammation. One of the main things to keep in mind whilst treating acne and skin problems is treat your complexion with kindness and compassion. Whilst it might be hugely tempting to pick or squeeze and introduce harsh, stripping products to your routine; what your skin really needs is gentle, hydrating and nourishing products to rebalance and reset. Detoxifying masks, gentle exfoliants and calming moisturising creams are your best friends when struggling with acne. Inflammation is usually the root cause of breakouts and often leads to imbalanced sebum secretion, however people all too often make the mistake of reaching for skin-drying formulas which in fact only exacerbates the problem. Instead the products to reach for should be deeply hydrating and soothing to calm redness and rich in antioxidants with anti-bacterial properties to fight against angry spots. Active ingredients such as Zinc Oxide, Sandalwood and Allantoin assist in the healing and recovery of blemishes, soothe flare ups and regulate sebum production without compromising any of your skin’s natural moisture. Congested skin hugely benefits from gentle exfoliation with fruit enzymes and antioxidants rather than harsh, manual scrubbing. Products enriched with Pineapple and Mango enzymes work to balance sebum production, refine pores and brighten your complexion. 001 Skincare’s newly launched Acne Kit consists of three powerhouse formulas designed to treat, heal and combat problem skin. The Sebum & Redness Neutralising Water Shield is a 4 in 1 hybrid product that can be used as an overnight mask come primer come moisturiser come blemish treatment. Packed with cooling Aloe Vera and Glycerin to hydrate and calm reddened skin, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial Blackcurrant to address bacteria caused breakouts and mild astringent Mint which has a high salicylic acid content to prevent clogged pores and loosen dead skin cells. Our brand new feather light, mattifying moisturiser Zinc & Protein A+ Clarifying Comfort Cream blends Vitamin E for brightening, Oat Silk to calm flare ups, skin-saving essential oils such as Tea Tree and Geranium and Seabuckthorn to hydrate and promote cell regeneration. For an extra dose of clearing and brightening, our third hero product Resurface & Radiance Hydro-lipids Micro Peel utilises skin elixir CICA to reduce appearance of acne scarring and encourage production of collagen. CICA earned the nickname Tiger Grass after it was noticed tigers roll in the herb to help heal their wounds! It’s also loaded with antioxidant rich Green Tea and Liquorice for brightening and zingy, exfoliating fruit enzymes.
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Winter Wellness Massage
Touch therapy for skin, body & soul 19 OCTOBER, 2020 With winter approaching and ever changing lockdown restrictions looking as though dinner parties and nights out will be few and far between, it feels like a good chance to truly look after our mental wellbeing. Currently the wellness movement is thriving, the term ‘self-care’ has filtered into our everyday vocabulary and societally we are beginning to pay attention to the things that truly matter. A greater emphasis is being placed on the adoption of techniques that nourish our internal wellbeing and any tools or products that promote this are warmly welcomed. With more and more of us recognising the value of taking as little as ten minutes out of our day to focus solely on ourselves, the gap between beauty and wellness is narrowing. Therapeutic massage to heal our body, mind and soul has been around for hundreds of years. Gua Sha is a practice traditionally used in East Asian and Chinese culture; increasing blood flow and lymphatic circulation it relieves tension, brightens your complexion and improves tone and texture. Whilst facial massage indeed boasts a plethora of skin boosting benefits, it’s also a way of introducing much needed meditative practices into your daily routine. It’s also something you can easily perform yourself with your hands or targeted tools, incorporating parts into your daily routine or properly setting aside some pampering time at a weekend. 001 Skincare’s facial massage tools truly epitomise the term ‘beauty from within’ and adopt a 360 approach to wellness.The microSculptor™ No.1 and No.3 are tools designed to perform therapeutic techniques to stimulate bio-responsive movements and improve our internal and external skin health. Hand crafted out of the precious Chinese stone Bian, the microSculptor™ adopts the principles used for centuries in ancient Chinese medicine to address modern day skin concerns. Carved specially to fit our facial contours, it aids a scraping motion to therapeutically massage our face, neck, jawline and décolleté. Simultaneously stimulating and relaxing, the microSculptor™ the performance and result of a facial without having to leave your home. The CRYOpress® has all the pampering and luxury of a massage, with the benefits of being in the comfort of your own room.With its sustained temperature of -8 to 2.5 Celsius, the CRYOpress® works to rejuvenate your skin. Using ice therapy to increase blood flow by pumping oxygen and nutrients to the skin, the result is younger, healthier looking skin. Continual usage is comparable to the most relaxing gym possible. When CRYOpress® comes into contact with your face, the coldness will increase microcirculation and encourage cell growth and collagen production while flushing out toxins.Finally, introduce the Eyecicle® into your daily eye routine for younger, fresher, lifted skin. Designed to be chilled, this cooling massage tool is delicately crafted with artisan glass techniques for a smooth, seamless result. Different parts of the Eyecicle® can be massaged around the eye to enhance circulation, encourage drainage and boost oxygen and in turn combat eye bags, puffiness and wrinkles.Busy, modern working life can sometimes see us neglecting our self-care and placing our sense of wellbeing and calm to the bottom of the pile but incorporating holistic massage into our skincare routines can be one of the most simple yet effective ways of stimulating calm and relaxation. Let your wellness take centre stage this winter.
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