Contains the Clarins essentials skincare products for mum-to-be or new mum to feel pampered!

• Tonic Body Treatment Oil 100ml that I already use and I love it. It’s smell nice, quickly absorb by the skin and it can be use before having a fresh shower in order to stimulate the circulation.
• Bust Beauty Extra-Lift Gel 50ml that I use sometimes but I prefer to keep it for later; after having baby and finish with breastfeeding as it should redefine the “natural bra” area thanks to an intensive firming action
• Stretch Mark Control 30ml that I keep for the time beeing at the hospital as it is a cream quickly absorb by the skin and easier than oil to apply.
• Beauty Flash Balm 15ml which pretend being “An exceptional beauty booster which immediately eliminates all signs of fatigue: facial features appear rested and smooth”. hhmmm we shall see!

The mango has a good nutritional reputation and is appreciated in cosmetic. The amount of beta-carotene is interesting for a glowing effect and healthy look it can provide as well as its repair virtues. Mango contains lots of fibers and vitamins A, B6, B9, B2, B12 and C. Excellent to fight against free radicals!

lavera Naturkosmetik use mango extract in their hair care system. It is repairing and takes care of colored hair and prolongs their color!

Mango milk shampoo- 250ml 8£45

The innovative milk from lecithin and mango extract wraps up every separate hair and helps to protect coloured hair from fading.

Shea butter gives moisture and offers natural protection against sun with a thin protective film. The rich cacao butter smoothes the hair structure. The hair is protected and shiny.

Very good OEKO TEST result for Hair Mango Milk Shampoo (Jahrbuch Einkaufsratgeber 2010).

The Hair Mango Milk Shampoo has won the Hair Award 2010 in the UK.

Mango milk conditioner- 150ml 7£45

The mango milk hair conditioner supports the colour protection of the hair shampoo. Mango milk, Shea-and cacao butter protect and maintain every single hair with a thin film. Rice extracts and rice wax strengthen the protection effect and supply the hair with moisture, the color last longer.

The Hair Mango Milk Conditioner has won the Hair Award 2010 in the UK.

Mango milk hair care treatment -125ml 8£45

The mango milk hair-cure contains mango milk, shea-and cacao butter, biotin and pro vitamin B5. Cotton flower extract works on the strained hair structure. The natural illuminating power of the hair colour is supported and protected against external influences.

To be used once a week after shampoo. Apply on damp hair, leave 5-10 minutes and rince off with clean water.

Why lavera Naturkosmetik products are not certified BDIH or NaTrue?

Ingredients used are natural and organic and certified by Ecocontrol.  lavera obliged itself to produce more than 90 percent of its products according to the high quality standards of the BDIH* for “Certified natural cosmetics”. lavera currently has an excellent average rating from leading German consumer magazine ÖKO-TEST (top marks awarded more than 650 times, with 232 products tested from 2004 to 2010).

lavera is “genuine” natural cosmetics since:

• Ingredients and raw materials from certified organic agriculture are used for the production of the products.

• Products do not include any artificial colorants, fragrances or preservatives.

• All used ingredients are being processed in a very gentle way.
• Adapted to sensitive and intolerant skins

• With pure vegetable oil and essences of natural ingredients
• Lavera consciously do without animal testing, genetically modified materials and substances of dead vertebrates (e.g. mink oil, animal fats or animal collagen.
• Free of silicones and mineral oil
• Without synthetic colors nor artificial flavors(perfumes)
• Without aggressive foaming agents

lavera chose to use surfactants which have a superior washing power than the one present in the positive BDIH list (cocoamidopropyl betaïne and lauryol sarcosinate). Presence of lecithin helps to soft the hair fibre but ask an important washing power in order to obtain an efficiency cleaning effect with an optimal care.

The flour of guar and the panthénol are present in formula to obtain a nice shine and untangle hair easily. These 2 ingredients do not appear either on the BDIH positive list.

Formula are very soft, the shampoo cleans gently, the conditioner and the haircare leave a fruity delicate fragrance. Be reassured as for the certification: 4 ingredients mentioned above are authorized by the label Ecocert. It is just a question of politic certification.

All those products are Vegan; they can be used by the vegans as no substance from animal kingdom is present in formulas. Everything results from plants extracts. The incorporation of essentials oils is limited to preserve an optimal tolerance.

Do you know the products? Did you use them already?

Please visit the following link to know where you can find lavera here

It is a spiritual event and a good opportunity to discover Indian culture.

A decorated chariot has been prepared at Place de la Villette to be bringing down to Chatelet in 4hours. A maximum of persons had to pull two big ropes coming out the chariot.

Market in Châtelet

I took the opportunity to have my eyebrows done with their specific hair removal threading technique. This is the oldest hair removal technique in the world. Traditionally, threading is used on the entire face, including upper lip, chin, sideburns and cheeks.

It has been done behind their presentation table and I was sitting on a chair. It was not very confortable… The practician only used 2 pieces of thread to pluck my eyebrows. You will see on the video below the way she use the threads, one in her mouth, the other hold by her hands. Amazing!

Click here to view the embedded video.

I had to hold my skin in order to facilitate the creation of the line. It was not too painful, but I could hear the noise of my hair beeing traped and pulled between the two threads.

Its only took 5 minutes and as you can see on the picture below, the result is good. I had to pluck them again 5 weeks after.

I will be more than happy to have this experience again!

basis sensitiv toothpast - lavera £2,95

What a great discovery!

A natural toothpaste, certified organic which tastes good. I am a great fan!

A beautiful smile enhances the beauty of a face. It’s even better when you can use natural care for teeth and gum, non-aggressive and respectful of our health and environment.

lavera Naturkosmetik basis sensitiv range is proposing 3 different toothpastes:

1.       With organic echinacea and propolis

Xylitol and orthosilicic acid cleaning agents effectively remove plaque, protect against cavities and care for teeth naturally. The action of echinacea and propolis provides a perfect oral hygiene and soothe the gums.

Very good product for the gums which tend to bleed during the brushing.

2.      With organic mint and sodium fluoride

Boost your smile with a toothpaste that protects against cavities, gives naturally white teeth and leaves breath minty fresh. As well as effectively removing plaque, it also contains sodium fluoride to harden tooth enamel. Certified NaTrue and Vegan. £2,95

3.      Kid’s tooth gel Strawberry-Raspberry

Helps create healthy teeth in adulthood. Natural orthosilicic acid removes bacterial plaque said to be responsible for cavities, keeping milk teeth healthy and protected. In addition, this toothgel is free of any tensides (foaming agents) or fluorides because youngsters often swallow when brushing. £2,50

NB: English Packaging is different from the picture.

For more information about lavera store in Great Britain please contact Pravera

Perfect time to catch up with distributors, exchange and explore the evolution of natural and organic products from one year to another. The event is not just cosmetics. Manufacturers / distributors of organic food and textiles from all over the world are present.

lavera took the opportunity to present its new make-up range; Trend Sensitiv. Colory products with soft formulas (without talc) in equipped, luxury packaging (brush, stump, powder puff, sponge included). Glamorous and so Trendy….

Always faithfull to lavera’s concept: affordable, tolerant and easy to use.

Counter display

A new line of anti-aging facial products designed for mature and stressed skin is a new addition to FACES skincare.  Anti wrinkles care for sensitive skin: FACES MyAge. Lifting and firming treatment with nice textures and practical products. A short range of 6 products that has won the “Pure Beauty Award 2010″, a revealing distinction which says a lot about its quality and promise results.

A daily routine to seduce demanding client. Organic anti-aging products that tightens the pores of the skin, prevents the appearance of brown spots and firm the oval of the face.

FACES - MyAge display available in France April 2011

as well as new packaging for new basis sensitiv and Sun sensitiv ranges, freshly certified NaTrue (new European label certifying the formulation of natural and / or organic cosmetics)

Carotene has been included in new Sun sensitiv formulas in order to avoid white film of mineral filters on the skin very hard to hide so far.

lavera propose new after sun products: After Sun Gel with Aloe Vera and Cactus while the After sun shimmer  Lotion is back!

lavera - Sun Sensitiv products

Will you be there next year?
Biofach & Vivaness 2012 15-18/02/2012

Nuremberg - GERMANY

lavera

Its founder, Thomas HAASE, suffers from neurodermatitis since the age of 2 years old. That is why, he always been interested in alternative skin-care possibilities and created its first beauty products: the lip balm that you can find in “Basis” range.

After more than 10 years research and cosmetic development, lavera was created under the Laverana GmbH. A name carefully chosen for its meaning: as lavera means “the truth” in Latin words.

lavera is synonym of efficiency (innovative components), tolerance (guaranteed by skin tests and a hypoallergenic range) and natural (certified BDIH).

Following the certification criteria and BDIH NaTrue, the products are prepared with organic plant ingredients, harvested in a natural way to reduce environmental impact.

With its 11 skin care systems lavera offers the ideal care product for each skin type.

- Faces: Face care according to your skin type. (Rose, Calendula, Aloe Vera, Menthe bio and the new one My Age)

- Basis: A large range for the whole family

- Neutral: For intolerant skin

- Hair: Hair care system where you find various products suiting your individual hair type.

- Sun: Sun protection and care for the whole family

- Body Spa: A pure, well-being experience for skin & senses

A new range of makeup will be honored during these four days: Trend Sensitiv. Surprising products as a Double-mascara: With one side of lengthening effect and the other volumizing effect, or even a Mineral sun Glow Powder with light effects …

So trendy…!

I’ll meet you on Natural & Bio COSMEETING aera in BEYOND BEAUTY

Paris-Portes de Versailles

STAND D2-E1 Hall 5

From Sunday 12th September 2010 to Wednesday 15th September 2010

With the following program: Skin Diagnosis and Makeup demonstration

See you there!

I had a choice; a 50ml perfume bottle of my choice. I choose KENZO JUNGLE as it is a fragrance that I always enjoy to wear as I found it original.  This perfume has been created in 1996, when I start my career in beauty. It is making me a bit nostalgic…

I found the advertising on internet. You will see an advertisement quite intriguing, I would have liked to include all its meaning, the evidence that I still have somethings to learn from the brand…. Nowadays this perfume is a bit forgotten since the new Kenzo Flower & Kenzo Amour have somehow stole the show …

Click here to view the embedded video.

The presence of elephants can represent intensity as the fragrance notes of KENZO JUNGLE are strong. But the very light colour of this video is a bit surprising… When I smell the perfume I think rather a warm color like purple which is very present on the packaging and the heart of the story.

The grip of rectangular bottle illustrates the imposing character of its fragrance notes.

KENZO JUNGLE

At the heart of a rich and luxuriant nature, a violet palm tree leaf springs forth…

A journey into an imaginary and resolutely modern world.

It is an Oriental, a Spicy Floral.

A self-asserted fragrance enlivened by the crispness of mandarin and the freshness of cardamom.

Heliotrope, fiery clove and milky mango then deliciously revealed.

Lastly, suave, sumptuous notes of ylang-ylang, liquorice, patchouli and vanilla enfold you in a tender, sensuous caress

Click here to reach the link to Kenzo Parfums site very interesting.

An original concept created by a real “bretonne” proud of her roots and open-minded person. Her target? Sweden. Why? She spent much time in this country and she realized that health centers & Spas were waiting for French products and their riches formulas.

Christine: Perle de Bretagne:

“Living in Brest, famous port in the north of Brittany, travel and cosmetic are my job and my passion since a long time.

I decided to create my own company called “Perle de Bretagne” in 2009. Perle de Bretagne is an French export company selling locals naturals and organic cosmetic. (skincare,bodycare,SPA products for a professional use in sweden as hotel,SPA, institutes, guest house)via our local manager in stockholm MME SAOUNERA.  The field of wellbeing and organic beauty being booming I created a website in order to show the French quality and offer the “know how” experience from different French regions; Brittany, French Alps, Provence through my French shop online.

“Perle de Bretagne”all our selected are 100% french origin and made in france, products non tested on animals. Perle de Bretagne website is based on a new concept, offer to my customer a personal skincare in France with our partner “zenae” available only in France and concerning our foreign customers:

A week end relaxation offer including 2 days,2 nights,2breakfast for 1 person. All of that for any purchase over 200 euros in the range “Le bel d’aujourd’hui”.

Perle de Bretagne is also a range of marine cosmetic from Roscoff (brittany); a cosmetic line with vegetal extract from French Alps, and 2 ranges of organic and natural beauty products from Provence.

“Le bel aujourd’hui”  line from Provence , propose scent for home, candles 100%soja without OGM, deco items, well presented in a lovely linen pouch.”

Thoughtful touches and gifts are part of the program of “Perle de Bretagne”.

What do you think? Launching an export distribution company in France, do you have any advice or recommendations to offer to Chris for the proper development of its society?

I even saw a Spanish laboratory that has developed “Swiss” products and sold them in Asia … I am still struggling to understand how to successfully sell “Swiss” products Made in Spain … ? may be including a little bit of Edelweiss extract? when a trend is at the top, it is possible to find everything and anything!

Anyway…so do you have any idea why  Swiss products are so wanted?

Is this because of the history of this country where beauty clinics were many from the 20th century and visited by VIP people?

Maybe thanks to the reputation of perfectionist and meticulous Swiss professionals by their expertise in Watchmaking & Jewelry …?

Maybe thanks to the natural/BIO approach of some products highly credible by the country’s environmentalist reputation…? Made of plants from the mountains, the idea of using these products generates a real breath of fresh air.

I do not really know … what I expect from these products: they should feel good the skiing holiday! No, more seriously I expect those products take care of my skin carefully and are respectful of the environment…!

There are a lot of Swiss cosmetics products on the market. Their position can be very different: you will find some products in luxuous spa and a selection of beauty salon (Valmont), other are positioned Bio (Câlinesse), dermo-cosmetics (SkinCode), some of them are taking care of men’ skin (SKINTECH by Gil Brice or Task essential) and you will find others sold only on Internet (Swiss Clinical) or by direct sale (Just Switzerland).

I will give you more details about these brands (and many others) in future posts …
To be continued …

I want to apologize and to reassure you (many of you have been taken news from me, it’s adorable!). Beauty Executive is still “here” but has been very busy lately…

Always moving, new projects are being established. I will let you know and make you discover more and more cosmetic news and techniques from around the world.

See you soon!