The Bite Magazine - Spring 2019 - Issue 24

bite beauty My Revitalising and Energising Routine BODY SCRUB WITH SEA SALT & ESSENTIAL OILS The first product I tried made a good impression on me. Opening the jar, I was immediately taken to the seaside by the beautiful, intense blue sea colour of the scrub and its soothing sea breeze scent. The body scrub is rich in essential oils, allowing the natural Guerande Salt to be massaged onto damp skin and absorbed before rinsing off. While the salt removes any dead cells and exfoliates deeply, and the Lemon, Geranium and Cedar essential oils help to bring back softness, smoothness and hydration to a squeaky, crisply cleansed skin. MOISTURISING & REVITALISING BODY MILK This is a real delicate, and yet powerful creamy body mois- turiser. Rich in natural active ingredients from the sea plant, it combines botanical extracts of Shea Butter and Centella Asiatica to bring vitality, freshness and softness to the skin. Its texture is very light and easily absorbed, leaving the skin gently scented. I loved its softness particularly in the mornings. The best companion to this product is the REVITALISING & NOURISHING BALM. This exquisite creamy body balm melts into your skin like magic. Its texture is like a souffle infused with marine scents, leaving the skin feeling like velvet. The extracts of Shea Butter and Chondrus Crispus (Irish Moss) have emollients that are nourishing, smooth, and have a hydrating effect on the skin. I felt its benefits straight away, and my skin looked brighter and well nourished. This is a balm to dive in and feel the sea in your skin. My Firming, Toning and Slimming Routine DRAINING BODY OIL SHOWER & BATH This dual-use oil is great. Apply all over the body before showering, to have the best draining and regenerating results. When in contact with water, its micellar oil turns into soft milk and its essential oils of Lemon, Geranium, and Cedar pene- trate into the skin, to make it super soft, supple and firm. This body oil can also be added under running water into your bath, with about two cupsful for a more relaxing, invigorating bath-time. I loved to apply the oil a good five minutes before showering, just to allow it to absorb and feel its freshness and aromatic scent. ACTIVE SLIMMING SERUM This serum is the ideal treatment to help reduce cellulite while toning the skin. Its texture is light, easily absorbed and is very fresh, almost like water. The active ingredients of Algo 4 with extracts of Sea Sponge, Fucus Extract and Red Seaweed, have the function of draining and toning the body, leaving the skin looking more even and firmer as it regains more elasticity. I applied the Slimming Serum on the area most needed, hips, tights, buttocks and belly, using circular, upwards movements. After application the active ingredients leave a pleasant tin- gling sensation, and I could feel my circulation getting better and warmer, followed by its powerful scent that is so fresh and very uplifting. The results were really good, in just few days I could see my skin looking tighter, firmer and slimmer. The best companion to follow this up with is the ACTIVE & TIGHTENING BODY GEL . This milk-like lotion is super soft and light, with a very delicate scent of sea breeze. Its seaweed extracts bring density and elasticity to the skin, resulting in a smooth, soft and tighter skin. This body gel is very beneficial for the appearance of a younger looking skin, and it definitely helps to improve a healthy body image. I loved to use it on its own, in the morning, but for my evening routine, I preferred to apply it over the Active Slimming Serum, for that extra firming and tightening action and intense, beautiful aroma. I loved the results, and in just a few days, my skin felt very soft, smooth, firmer and younger looking. PERSONAL CONCLUSIONS When I was introduced to Algology with their principles and visions, I embarked on a journey of discovery and understand- ing marine life like never before. I personally have never used skin care made virtually entirely of sea plants, and I was very curious about it. What was fascinating is the amount of study and development there has been in the understanding of algae and the preparation of this brilliant Jardin Marin body range. The passion and respect for the sea life, together with the commitment of Algologie in natural and high-quality skin care products is undeniably amazing. For me, the results of using Algologie range are, without any surprises, very impressive. I loved every single product and each result achieved. The very best part, for me, was the scent, with its irresistible aroma of sea breeze. This feeling of being near to the seaside was with me every day, and it felt like I was on a dreamy seafront holiday. The Algologie Jardin Marin products are available online at Jica Beauty. https://jica.com