BCL ManiSation

Zahvaljujući Ultra Sunu bila sam u prilici da u poslednje vreme sebi organizujem veoma lepe spa manikire u kućnoj izvedbi. Koristila sam celu BCL ManiSation liniju proizvoda za manikir, ali svaki od ovih proizvoda se može nabaviti pojedinačno, u manjem i većem pakovanju, no trenutno u ponudi nema ovih najmanjih pakovanja od 89 g. BCL (Bio Creative Labs) američka je firma koja proizvodi sredstva za spa, manikir i pedikir tretmane sa organskim sastojcima. Sertifikat koji imaju je Stellar Certification Services. Na proizvodima piše da nisu testirani na životinjama i da ne sadrže sastojke životinjskog porekla, a imaju i znak srećnog zeke. Usput, sada postoji i domaći blog koji se bavi proizvođačima i proizvodima koji nisu testirani na životinjama te preporučujem da ga pogledate http://misterious28.blogspot.com/2013/11/cruelty-free-lista-kozmetickih.html. Predstavljeni proizvod sam dobila na iskrenu recenziju. Za više informacija vidite moju politiku rada.

Thanks to Ultra Sun I had the opportunity to organize very nice spa manicures for myself at home. I have used the entire BCL ManiSation line of manicure products, but each of these products can be bought individually, in smaller or bigger package. BCL (Bio Creative Labs) is an American company specialized in spa, manicure and pedicure treatments with organic ingredients. The organic certificate they hold is Stellar Certification Services. Each product package states that these products aren't tested on animals and that they don't contain animal derived ingredients. They also carry happy bunny on cruelty free and vegan product badge. I have received this product for an honest review. For additional info check my disclosure policy.

ManiSation linija se sastoji od četiri koraka - kupke, pilinga, glinene maske i losiona za ruke. Prvi korak je kupka, koja sadrži madarinu, žalfiju i aloja veru. Miriše blago na agrume. Treba je pripremiti u mlakoj vodi, napraviti blagu penu i potom potopiti ruke na barem dva minuta. Za veće uživanje kupki se može dodati nekoliko kolutova pomorandže. Kora mandarine prema sajtu proizvođača ima antiseptička svojstva i deluje na obnavljanje ćelija, a ovde služi da potpomogne eksfolijaciju kože. Žalfija je prirodni toner, reguliše proizvodnju ulja, dezinfikuje i zateže kožu. Aloja vera leči i dodaje vlažnost koži. Meni je ova kupka delovala kao bilo koja druga kupka ili tečni sapun. Miris joj je prijatan, ali ruke su mi se osećale isušenima posle nje.

ManiSation line consists of four steps - soak, exfoliant, masque and lotion. The first step is manicure soak, which contains mandarin orange, sage and aloe vera. It smells mildly like citruses. It should be prepared in lukewarm water, making slight foam and hands should be soaked in it for at least two minutes. For better feel you can add several slices of orange. Mandarin helps exfoliation. Mandarin Orange Peel contains antiseptic and cell rejuvenating properties that refine texture. Sage disinfects the skin and acts as a natural antibacterial agent. It is a natural toner and regulates oil production, disinfects and tightens. Aloe Vera heals & infuses vital moisture to renew any skin condition. To me this soak was no different than any other soak or liquid soap. The smell is pleasant, but my hands felt dry afterwards.

Drugi korak je piling. Piling sadrži šećer, glikolnu kiselinu i aloja veru. Šećer mehanički uklanja suvu, izumrlu kožu. Glikolna kiselina posvetljuje kožu, a aloja vera je hrani. Po mirisu i izgledu ovaj piling podseća na žele bombone. Treba ga utrljati na dlanove i nadlanice, posebnu pažnju posvećujući zanokticama i delovima šake na kojima se vide tragovi starenja i staračke pege. Mada je piling grub i oštar, posle njega mi je koža bila mekana i osetno nahranjena, kao da sam namazala kremu.

The second step is exfoliant. This exfoliant contains sugar, glycolic acid and aloe vera. Sugar buffs away dry, dead skin. Glycolic acid lightens skin and aloe vera nourishes. This product looks and smells like jelly candy. It should be applied to the top and bottom of the hand, concentrating on the dry cuticles and the top of the hand where we can normally see age and dark spots. Even though this exfoliant is rather rough and harsh my skin was soft and nourished afterwards, as if I'd applied hand cream.

Treći korak je glinena maska sa grejpfrutom i vitaminom E. Grejpfrut čisti i ujednačava tonus kože, a vitamin E kožu hrani i pruža zaštitu od sunca i slobodnih radikala. Ova maska dubinski hrani šake. Treba je naneti na cele šake, ali ne i na nokte i zanoktice. Ukoliko vam piling nije bio dovoljan, ja bih preporučila u ovom trenutku da nanesete neko sredstvo za negu ili uklanjanje zanoktica. Proizvođač preporučuje da ukoliko je moguće iscedite nekoliko kapi soka od grejpfruta na ruke za dodatnu negu. Takođe savetuju da ako imate vremena pre maske preko šaka stvite topao peškir kako biste otvorili pore i time dobili bolje dejstvo maske. Masku držim kao što držim glinene maske za lice - dok se ne osuši. Potom je isperem. Posle maske imam osećaj da su mi ruke masne, ali ne osećam masan trag. Ne znam koliko dubinski ova maska hrani kožu, ali svakako je hrani.

The third step is clay masque with grapefruit extracts and vitamin E. Grapefruit cleanses and help remove uneven skin tone and vitamin E nourishes skin and protects against the sun and free radicals. This masque deeply noureshes and moisturizes skin. It should be applied on the hands, but avoiding the cuticle and nail bed. If the exfoliation wasn't enough for you, this is when I'd apply cuticle remover or cuticle care product. The manufacturer suggests that you should, if possible, squeeze several drops of grapefruit juice on the hands for additional benefit. They also recommend you to place a warm towel over the hands first in order to allow the pores to open to achieve the maximum results. I'd keep this mask on my hands until it dried. Then I'd rinse it. I have a feeling that my hands are greasy, but without oily trace. I don't know if this mask nourishes skin deeply, but it definitely nourishes it.

Hranljivi losion je poslednji korak. Njegovni aktivni sastojci su mandarina za čišćenje, kamilica da umiri kožu, vitamin E da hrani i podmladi kožu i glicerin da napravi zaštitni sloj. Bogat sloj losiona treba naneti na ruke i nežno ga umasirati. Ja ne umem da masiram pa nisam mogla da iskusim pun doživljaj, ali potrudila sam se malo više nego obično kada nanosim kremu za ruke. Kako je jedan od glavnih sastojaka ovog losiona glicerin, možete misliti da meni nije baš odgovarao. Ne volim taj lepljivi sloj koji ostaje na koži i zato sebi pravim ovaj ugođaj samo pred spavanje jer kada nacapam ruke ovim gustim losionom mogu da navučem pamučne rukavice i da se probudim sa dobro nahranjenim rukama. Toliko da mi se sav losion ne upije.

The final step is nourishing hand lotion. Its active ingredients are mandarin to cleanse, chamomile to soothe skin, vitamin E to nourish and help maintain young skin and glycerine to provide a protective barrier. A generous amount of lotion should be applied and gently massaged into skin. I don't know how to massage hands so I couldn't have the full experience, but I did put more effort into application of this lotion than I do when I apply my regular hand cream. Since of of the main ingredients of this lotion is glycerine you can imagine it wasn't the perfect fit for me. I don't like the sticky layer it leaves. That is why I did this whole treatment before going to bed. When I apply this thick lotion I can put my manicure gloves on, go to bed and get up with well nourished hands. So nourished that my skin can't absorb all of the lotion.