Spa trainer Anne Bramham explains the Earth Matters Apothecary range
F Bramham created her own range because she was frustrated by other natural product lines
rustrated with the efficacy of natural skincare products, spa trainer and therapy expert Anne Bramham has created Earth Matters Apothecary (EMA). Latilla says the salt comes from Bramham is the founder of the one of Pakistan’s oldest and largest Advanced Spa Therapy Education salt mines near Kashmir Certification Council (ASTECC) and her range uses natural, synthetic-free ingredients based on organic seaweed extract and essential oils. The range uses organic seaweed extracts and essential oils Created first as online retail products, the range has just been extended to include professional spa clients’ regimes and this is what I wanted to and retail products along with treatments deliver: a line that would make a difference. tailored to the individual client. Products “The simplicity and the therapeutic potency include a natural facial cleanser and serum of EMA is in turning to the planet’s richest and an EMA introductory or travel kit. nutritional source – the ocean. Coupled with “I’ve been in the spa wellness business for the power of organic essential oils which act my entire adult life and have always believed as catalysts as well as bringing their own in the simplicity and integrity of products,” unique healing gifts, EMA is able to facilitate says Bramham. “For years I’ve taught my a very personalised experience of self-care.” Spa-kit keywords: Earth ASTECC students how to select and mix Matters Apothecary the right bio-chemical elements for their
Elemis’ Noella Gabriel on the significance of Biotec skincare launch
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n what has been hailed as its ‘biggest launch since Pro-Collagen’, skincare brand Elemis has unveiled the Biotec energising skincare system. Biotec skincare has been in development with Elemis’ cosmetic scientists for more than three years and has been formulated to re-boot the skin’s performance with a patented technology that includes encapsulated zinc and
copper to increase cell energy. The initial line includes a cleanser, day cream and night cream. “Cell energy is crucial to skin health,” say Noella Gabriel, co-founder and creator of Elemis therapies. “I wanted to create a system that would turbo-charge the skin from within, delivering true vitality to the complexion. This is ground-breaking technology, where the best of science and
The skincare can be used with the Biotec machines and increases cell energy
the best of nature are harnessed for extraordinary results.” In addition to the encapsulated zinc and copper, Biotec skincare includes a trio of acids and amber. The combination is said to help combat lifestyle challenges such as UV exposure, stress, poor diet and the menopause and ageing– all of which can deplete cell energy – resulting in poor skin function, visible skin problems and a dull, tired complexion. Both creams are packaged in a two-phase bottle. This means the acids and bio-energy complex only mix when the pump is activated, keeping the minerals fresh. The skincare can be used on its own or works in synergy with Elemis’ Biotec machine (see SB14/1 p104). The machine, which launched in late 2013, incorporates a number of advanced technologies to deliver eight different facials.
This is Elemis’s biggest launch since Pro-Collagen says Gabriel
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