I have
been trialling a new skincare routine the past two weeks, after having a lovely
facial at my local beauty salon Romsey Holistic Beauty,
in Romsey, Hampshire. Although most of my readers won’t be anywhere near
Hampshire, I thought a review of the Italian skincare products used would be
interesting especially as they aren’t available yet to buy in mainstream salons
in the UK.
The
skincare products used for the Classic Facial which I had, are from the Italian
brand C.A.P.S. Their philosophy is to use only organic active agents with low
molecular weights for fast absorption. All the products are parabens free,
mineral oils free, pegs free, glycols free, artificial colourants free. I have copied
this explanation from their Italian website so it’s not the clearest
translation! “With utilisation of pharmaceutical ingredients, in conjunction
with Italian renowned cosmetic laboratory of Milan University,
CAPS develops phytoceutical approach that combines both pharmaceutical and
therapeutic principles in a safe way for skin care, respecting body natural
balance and protection”.
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| The C.A.P.S products and cleansing cloths I have been using |
The
lovely owner of Romsey Holistic Beauty, Liz Cadogan Friedman, said that when
you are choosing a skincare product you shouldn’t been able to taste the
product for it to be good for your skin. I didn’t know this and it made me
think of all the products I have chosen in the past because I like the smell
and taste of them! Eeek! She also told me off for using too much products on my
skin and drowning it, particularly at night. I have been using the CAPS
cleanser with the cleansing cloths in the evening to remove my make up, with NO
NIGHT CREAM. I couldn’t believe this as I religiously put night cream and serum
on every night to look after my skin, but apparently I am drowning it! I have
taken Liz’s word for it, as her skin is amazing. I love the CAPS cleanser and
the cleansing cloths Liz gave me, which really cleanses and removes all traces
of make up so you don’t need toner. My skin feels remarkably soft as well even
though I am no longer using night cream and just the CAPS anti ageing day cream during the
day. I definitely recommend using the cleansing cloths with your cleanser if
you don’t already; it really cleans your skin. You can find out more about the
products here online: www.revolutionline.it
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| Romsey Holistic Beauty salon |
The facial
I had was the Classic Facial and was simply amazing. If you live in the
Hampshire area I definitely recommend going to have one! I nearly fell asleep it
was so peaceful and included cleansing, exfoliation, warm towels (steaming if
necessary), facial massage and selection of deep cleaning or moisturising masks
and a foot and shoulder massage. All for £40 and lasted well over an hour. Liz Cadogan
Friedman is very knowledgeable and believes in good quality products and
un-rushed treatments, which sadly isn’t the case in most salons today where you
are rushed in and out in 5 minutes. Thanks Liz for a fab treatment and I look
forward to returning soon to try out the other treatments the salon offers.
Let me
know what you think of my review – would you ever go without using night cream?
Try it and see how you get on – your skin will thank you for it!
