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Guinot expert visits SA
Debbie Nel and Céline Lebreuil
Céline Lebreuil, international trainer for French skincare brand Guinot, visited South Africa in May for Twincare International’s launch of the Guinot Hydraderm Cellular Energy device.
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hile introducing the device to Gauteng salons at a Twincare event held on 16 May at Summer Place in Johannesburg, Lebreuil emphasised that the Hydraderm device is a ‘true alternative’ to aesthetic medicine.
“With Hydraderm, the therapist is able to stimulate the cellular energy of the skin and offer immediate results. The treatment is painless and rejuvenates the skin and facial features by increasing biological activity and stimulating facial muscles,” explained Lebreuil.
DermaFix turns 10 Dave and Rosalie Neto and Ursula Hunt
On 23 July, South African cosmeceutical skincare brand, DermaFix, which is owned by Spa Professionals cc, will celebrate its 10th birthday. “We are having celebratory birthday events in Johannesburg from 19 July onwards and then in Cape Town on 27 July. New products will be launched at the events and stockist specials offered as well,” says Ursula Hunt (formerly Volbrecht), one of the three founders of Spa Professionals cc, along with Rosalie Neto and Dave Neto. She notes that Spa Professionals cc was established in 2004, followed by the launch of the DermaFix Cosmeceutical Skin Care product range in 2006.
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“We source laboratories across the world to supply effective solutions and updated formulations for superior skincare results,” continues Hunt. “Our formulations include stem cell technology, liposome-encapsulated peptides, telomere protection, Vitamin A propionate and advanced natural phytonutrients and botanicals. “DermaFix is now distributed in Namibia, Nigeria and Zimbabwe, with an online distribution in the United Kingdom.” The growth of the DermaFix product range led to the decision to open a Cape Town Distribution centre in 2014. Spa Professionals cc currently employs 10 staff members.
The Hydraderm device has three functions, namely thermal energy, dynamic ionisation and lifting stimulation. Debbie Nel, Twincare’s education manager for Guinot, performed a Hydraderm facial during Lebreuil’s presentation.
News in pictures
Lori Leib, creative director for Bodyography Professional Cosmetics, recently visited South African distributor Imbalie Beauty to launch new products including Lip Wardrobe, which comprises four Mini Electric Lip slides, and the Ready Set Go Setting Spray. Pictured are Leib (centre) with Imbalie Beauty’s Ryno Mulder and Debbie Wolfendale.
Professional Beauty July 2016