Have you ever gotten about two hours into your day only to feel that bit of oil on your nose or chin and want to run to the ladies room to scrub and moisturize your face? But that would mean reapplying your makeup and a couple of hours later you would need to do it all over again. It’s really just bits of your face that feel gross, not the whole thing. But it feels awful and you need to take care of it Right Now!
Combination skin is like that. The cheeks will be dry and feel like they need moisturizer while the forehead, nose, and chin feel like you’re still in junior high. Pevonia Botanica (www.pevonia.com), a professional spa line that has been around since 1991, has developed skin care lines using phyto and marine ingredients (those are fancy words for plant and sea based ingredients), one just for combination skin. While this is a line that can be used on it’s own, the original purpose is for Pevonia’s customers to take these products home once they have been detoxified and rejuvenated in the spa. Pevonia believes that fundamental health starts with getting rid of toxins in the body and then with relaxing and rejuvenating the body. Once the critical balance is restored, the body works better, people get back that youthful glow, that spring in their step, and the skin care products have a better chance of working.
We don’t all have access to those detoxifying spa treatments, however, we do have access to the Ligne Fondementale, or Combination Line. This line is made to balance your combination skin, while keeping it nourished all day long. Lactic acid is used in the Combination Skin Lotion to help control the oil activity in your face, while arnica, aloe, and lemon grass are used in the Combination Skin Cream to heal, balance, and hydrate your face all at once. If you haven’t been getting enough fruits and veggies in your diet, you might be able to assuage your guilt by trying the Combination Skin Mask, which combines carrot oil and green apple with vitamins. Or perhaps you might want to try the Combination Skin Cleanser that has essential oils from grapefruit in its light and creamy mix. And for those times when you still feel it necessary to rush to the ladies room to "fix your face", try the Aromatherapy Face Oil "Harmonie" to normalize and tighten your pores. The combination of hazel nut oil, sandalwood, and grapefruit essential oil will make you feel fresh all over again.
Pevonia Botanica is also aware that women aren’t the only ones with special facial care needs, though we might be more aware of them. They have developed a men’s line for his special needs. Shaving every day is hard on the skin and can introduce impurities into the pores, as well as cause razor burn and folliculitus. Pevonia Botanica’s Ligne Homme, or Spa Care for Him, addresses these issues. Aqua-Gel Foaming Cleanser is a no-nonsense daily cleanser, with a clean, natural, masculine aroma that removes those impurities. The Easy Glide Shaving Emulsion softens and protects the skin, preventing irritation and razor burn. The Soothing After-Shaving Balm finishes the process by moisturizing and nourishing skin that, let’s face it, has been scraped with a razor. But that’s not the complete men’s line. It also includes an Age-Defying Caviar Balm, a sumptuous mix of caviar, marine collagen, marine elastin, Vitamin C, and Alpha Lipoic Acid made to repair, smooth and re-energize the skin. If that isn’t enough, Pevonia Botanica has a final product, Fitness-Glow Hydrating Self-Tan. A face with a sun-kissed glow appeals to others as a sign of health, yet getting that glow naturally damages the skin, causing aging and possibly skin cancer. With this non-greasy formula of vitamins, herbs and Hyaluronic acid, men can get that same glow while retaining true health and protecting their skin from the causes of premature aging.
Spring is upon us, and summer not far behind, along with all the demands and stresses made upon the body that that entails, including wind, sun, and sweat. You don’t want to hide away from all that is in store for you this season, but you need to be able to go through your day knowing your skin is protected and nourished, healthy and ready to play, no matter what time of day.
