Yonka cleansers
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Showing posts with label Yonka cleansers. Show all posts
Monday, February 3, 2020
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Yonka-Paris Facial Cleansers explained
All three cleansers are appropriate for any skin type. I have many clients with true-dry skin who love the Gel Cleanser and clients who have an oilier skin typed who love the Milk. My personal favorite, and the cleanser I’ve used for almost three decades, is the Milk Cleanser. As with anything you use on your skin, it is an individual preference that will attract you to one product over another. In the case of these three products, any skin type can use an of these cleansers. You really can’t go wrong whichever one you choose to use.
LAIT NETTOYANT, or “blue milk cleanser,” as I describe it and use as its name for my client’s benefit (who can pronounce nettoyant?!) is silky and delicately scented. This milky cleanser is appropriate for all skin types. “It cleansers and removes makeup from your face and eyes in a single wipe and rinses off with water. Gentle and protective to the skin’s natural balance, it leaves skin perfectly clean, supple and comfortable.” This is really saying that this cleanser, like all Yonka products, is pH balanced—acidic on the scale, which is what you want (vs. alkaline). All traces of makeup are removed leaving the skin perfectly clean, supple and soft.
Essential ingredients:
Whenever possible, use hands to apply or remove products. Washcloths harbor bacteria and can be harsh on the skin; using your hands allows you to feel your skin. And always use tepid or room temperature water on your face. Never hot, never cold.
GEL NETTOYANT is an “ocean-blue gel that creates a smooth and silky foam appropriate for all skin types. It gently cleanses and removes makeup from face, eyelids, and eyelashes; it purifies and revives the skin. Gentle and protective to the skin’s natural balance, it leaves skin supple, fresh, and comfortable.” Again, this means it respects the natural acidic pH of the skin, which some cleansers, namely alkaline soaps, do not.
Essential ingredients:
Whenever possible, use hands to apply or remove products. Washcloths harbor bacteria and can be harsh on the skin; using your hands allows you to feel your skin. And always use tepid or room temperature water on your face. Never hot, never cold.
Essential ingredients:
- Gentle plant-based cleansing agents—cleaning, makeup removal
- Borneol—purifying
- Brown seaweed derivative, vegetable glycerin—softening, hydrating
- Apply LAIT NETTOYANT over face and neck
- Gently massage in
- Splash-rinse with tepid water
- Pat skin dry
- Apply Yonka spray toner, moisturizer, and eye cream
Whenever possible, use hands to apply or remove products. Washcloths harbor bacteria and can be harsh on the skin; using your hands allows you to feel your skin. And always use tepid or room temperature water on your face. Never hot, never cold.
GEL NETTOYANT is an “ocean-blue gel that creates a smooth and silky foam appropriate for all skin types. It gently cleanses and removes makeup from face, eyelids, and eyelashes; it purifies and revives the skin. Gentle and protective to the skin’s natural balance, it leaves skin supple, fresh, and comfortable.” Again, this means it respects the natural acidic pH of the skin, which some cleansers, namely alkaline soaps, do not.Essential ingredients:
- Gentle plant-based cleansing agents—cleaning, makeup removal
- Red algae (seaweed), iris—softening, hydrating, purifying
- Essential oils of lavender, geranium, litsea cubeba—refreshing
- Apply GEL NETTOYANT over face and neck
- Gently massage in
- Splash-rinse with tepid water
- Pat skin dry
- Apply Yonka spray toner, moisturizer, and eye cream
Whenever possible, use hands to apply or remove products. Washcloths harbor bacteria and can be harsh on the skin; using your hands allows you to feel your skin. And always use tepid or room temperature water on your face. Never hot, never cold.
NETTOYANT CREME, or Wash Cream, is a rich cream cleanser that is perfect for sensitive skin that is true-dry. Other skin types can certainly use this cleanser, but generally an oilier skin will prefer a milky wash (Lait Nettoyant) or even a foam gel cleanser (Gel Nettoyant) over a thicker cream. Wash cream goes on like butter and has all the wonderful Yonka Quintessence aromatics, making this a pleasure to use day and night. I have several clients who like to have two different Yonka cleansers on hand, and Wash Cream is definitely one of them. Try this cream cleanser as part of your daily Basics routine.
Essential ingredients:
- Gentle plant-based cleansing agents—cleaning, makeup removal
- Red algae (seaweed), iris—softening, hydrating, purifying
- Essential oils of lavender, geranium, litsea cubeba—refreshing
- Apply NETTOYANT CREAM over face and neck
- Gently massage in
- Splash-rinse with tepid water
- Pat skin dry
- Apply Yonka spray toner, moisturizer, and eye cream
Whenever possible, use your hands to apply or remove products. Washcloths harbor bacteria and can be harsh on the skin; using your hands allows you to feel your skin. And always use tepid or room temperature water on your face. Never hot, never cold. WASH CREAM makes a great shave cream for men.
No matter what cleansing product you decide to use, Yonka or otherwise, keeping your skin clean is paramount to healthy skin.
For more information, see:
- The Basics 1-2-3 Program for proper skin care
- CLEANSERS 101: What IS a cleanser? What to look for and what NOT to use—updated
- Do I really need to clean my face?
- Advanced Steps for Cleansing
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
New WATERLESS Cleanser from Yonka: EAU MICELLAIRE
EAU MICELLAIRE, Instant Waterless Cleanser & Make-Up Remover
My initial reaction to Yonka’s new waterless cleanser was “what is a waterless cleanser?” I didn’t have any experience with one and nor have my clients (whose response has been similar to mine).
I was sent a small sample of Eau Micellaire (going forward I will call it “EAU”) and over the course of several weeks I tried it and I have to say, I really do like this new cleanser! It leaves my skin feeling clean, which is something I wasn’t sure it could do—but it does. The discoloration on the cotton pad tells the story: the cleanser is getting dirt and debris off my skin. And that is great!
As I was experimenting with EAU, I would chuckle at the fact that I was perhaps “cleaning” my face while standing in front of the TV, or while I was sitting down someplace. For most of us—for years—we have either cleaned our faces at our bathroom sink or while in the shower. It feels a bit funny yet freeing to clean my face while standing (or sitting) somewhere other than my bathroom.
This cleanser will work wonderfully for unusual circumstances when washing your face is unlikely or a place to wash is simply not available. Situations like:
For example, recently one of my clients hobbled into my office for her monthly facial. She had a severe skiing injury to her left calf and wasn’t able to put weight on that leg for at least 5 weeks. Bending over a sink to wash her face was going to be a burden. Enter Eau Micellarie! This is a perfect application for this new cleanser. I told my client to use her regular cleanser whenever possible, but to feel free to use EAU while she is unable to stand at her sink. I’m not advocating to not use EAU daily, but I am still a believer in a good, milky facial cleanser to wash with.
I have many clients who only wash their faces once a day, either only in the morning or only at night. This isn’t optimal but it is what it is. I am not the type of aesthetician to harp on the negatives, although I do explain why it’s best to clean twice daily.
So adding to the list of special circumstances where EAU comes in handy: If you are currently washing your face only one time per day (either not at night or not in the morning or egad—not at all!), by all means use this cleanser on a daily basis!
The list can go on and on as to the applications for a waterless cleanser. Give Eau Micellaire a try and see how you like it.
From Yonka headquarters: YON-KA is expanding its Skin Cleansing and “Essentials” category. A rave beauty product amongst French and European women the popularity and sales of the “waterless cleanser” concept has exploded in the luxury pharmacy and boutique segment all across Europe. With the launch of EAU MICELLAIRE Yonka is delighted to be among the first professional brands to bring this efficient new concept in cleansing to the professional spa environment.
My initial reaction to Yonka’s new waterless cleanser was “what is a waterless cleanser?” I didn’t have any experience with one and nor have my clients (whose response has been similar to mine).
I was sent a small sample of Eau Micellaire (going forward I will call it “EAU”) and over the course of several weeks I tried it and I have to say, I really do like this new cleanser! It leaves my skin feeling clean, which is something I wasn’t sure it could do—but it does. The discoloration on the cotton pad tells the story: the cleanser is getting dirt and debris off my skin. And that is great!
As I was experimenting with EAU, I would chuckle at the fact that I was perhaps “cleaning” my face while standing in front of the TV, or while I was sitting down someplace. For most of us—for years—we have either cleaned our faces at our bathroom sink or while in the shower. It feels a bit funny yet freeing to clean my face while standing (or sitting) somewhere other than my bathroom.
This cleanser will work wonderfully for unusual circumstances when washing your face is unlikely or a place to wash is simply not available. Situations like:
- Just after exercising when you want to clean your face but you’re either outside or in a yoga studio or gym without the availability of a wash room
- Camping and backpacking are perfect times to use a cleanser like this
- Perhaps you are sick and don’t have the energy to wash your face but want to maintain your skin care routine on some level
- Maybe you’re in the hospital having a baby or something less wonderful and want to keep your face feeling fresh
For example, recently one of my clients hobbled into my office for her monthly facial. She had a severe skiing injury to her left calf and wasn’t able to put weight on that leg for at least 5 weeks. Bending over a sink to wash her face was going to be a burden. Enter Eau Micellarie! This is a perfect application for this new cleanser. I told my client to use her regular cleanser whenever possible, but to feel free to use EAU while she is unable to stand at her sink. I’m not advocating to not use EAU daily, but I am still a believer in a good, milky facial cleanser to wash with.
I have many clients who only wash their faces once a day, either only in the morning or only at night. This isn’t optimal but it is what it is. I am not the type of aesthetician to harp on the negatives, although I do explain why it’s best to clean twice daily.
So adding to the list of special circumstances where EAU comes in handy: If you are currently washing your face only one time per day (either not at night or not in the morning or egad—not at all!), by all means use this cleanser on a daily basis!
From Yonka headquarters: YON-KA is expanding its Skin Cleansing and “Essentials” category. A rave beauty product amongst French and European women the popularity and sales of the “waterless cleanser” concept has exploded in the luxury pharmacy and boutique segment all across Europe. With the launch of EAU MICELLAIRE Yonka is delighted to be among the first professional brands to bring this efficient new concept in cleansing to the professional spa environment.
In one simple step, a make-up remover becomes a skin care product. Considered an “Intelligent” and highly versatile cleansing water, EAU MICELLAIRE offers fast and convenient cleansing without the need to add water; it refreshes and enlivens, and promotes youthful skin due to a potent synergy of anti-oxidants, all clinically tested for efficacy.
- Rose, chamomile essential oils—soothing
- Sodium PCA—hydrating
- Essential oils of bergamot and mint—refreshing, purifying
Directions for use:
- Apply EAU cleanser to a cotton pad (preferably the flat kind vs. a cotton ball)
- Go over face and neck with soaked cotton pad
- If the pad is really discolored, apply again until cotton is completely clean
For more information, see:
- Camping & Your Skin: The Essentials
- Taking care of your skin when you’re sick
- True or False: You only need to wash your face at night
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