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Madeira: Weekend in Porto Santo, Day 1

Posted on September 9, 2016 | Leave a comment

The Madeira Airport

One of My Shortest Flight Ever:

From Funchal to Porto Santo, a dreamy small island with a unique nine kilometer beach of golden sand lined and crystal clear water! I go there for a long sport and wellness weekend, between ocean and spa. I am super excited: it will be my first time in the island! Departure from the Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (Madeira) with some arty monochrome-corridors, where I am in transit (above photo).

Of course I didn’t sleep the night before: as always a thousand things to absolutely do! I’m in great shape, if I sit down, I fall asleep (lol)! A little walk to the shopphing corner. Photo below: some Poncha, the ultra strong cocktail of Madeira! The pretty bottles on the top look like sunscreen aerosols flavored with orange, passion fruits etc …

That’s it, we are three passengers to board : ) The small plane could be a private jet (first photo of the post)! 25 minutes flight including the wait on the tarmac, takeoff, landing and probably 10 minutes in clouds. I feel euphoric! No you will not see my tired eyes (lol)! Photos below: beautiful views from my window of the Atlantic Ocean and Porto Santo.

I love the rocky side of this volcanic island! An island is always a little magic!

The View

How Many Shades of Blue?

Awesome ocean and beach view from my room balcony! Oops, I lost the key of my suitcase lock and need to take my swimsuit. Nice afternoon program: after a light lunch, I have a treatment at the Hotel Porto Santo spa, a specialty of the island …

The Spa

A Superb Spa All to Myself!

This is luxury, I know it’s insane! And even crazier: me in this “sandbox” (picture above)! I should say : me, from chin to toe, covered by the island warm sand (40 degree celcius, I believe). Muito obrigada to the therapist to have refreshed my face with a wet towel several times.

The explanation: the volcanic island of Porto Santo is famous for the beautiful 9 km beach. The “biogenic carbonate” (Terramiga) sand of this beach is good for the skin, arthritis and rheumatism among others. In the past, the islanders took sand baths on the beach, but there were a lot of accidents due to the burns. Now in spa, the temperature is controlled.

After the Geomedicin sand treatment and a long cold shower, I can notice the relaxing effect. The body released tensions, is deeply relaxed and flexible. The skin is extremely soft (still a little redish due to the warm). In photos below: the different spaces of the elegant spa with modern facilities and direct access to the beach (photos below). To be continued…

Informations

Visit Madeira, Visit Portugal & Hotel Port Santo

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Many thanks to Visit Madeira and Visit Portugal for this wonderful discovery of the island of Porto Santo. As always these are my opinions.

Summer Beauty Essentials: Body

Posted on June 26, 2016 | Leave a comment

Exotic Exfoliating Soaps

For An Even Softer Skin

From Porto Santo, a small island off Madeira, I brought in my suitcases these beautiful exfoliating soaps in the shape of blue pebbles as the Atlantic Ocean, of the new local brand Terramiga (friendly earth, photo 3 below above).

This volcanic island is renowned for its superb 9 km sandy beach. The “biogenic carbonate” sand is therapeutic to the skin, arthritis, rheumatism ... (photos abvoe 1 and 2). Curious, I couldn’t resist the temptation to try the famous warm sand treatment (the post soon!). It’s not every day you find yourself in a beautiful spa, buried in a hot sand box!

In the Terramiga Premium box (photo above): the color of each soap corresponds to a degree of exfoliation. Foot/Hand – strong exfoliation dark blue soap. Body – medium exfoliation navy-blue soap to clean the body. Face – gentle exfoliation sky-blue soap to remove the makeup. For my hedonistic buddies, the smell is to die for!

Body Moisturizer and Oil

A Very Sensual Summer

I haven’t used Vichy products for ages! And my thunderbolt product is the Vichy Ideal Body Aqua Sorbet: the creamy light texture is a treat! I don’t have to apply a lot of product to gently moisturize my super dry skin. Peach skin! And the fragrance is fantastic! A pure pleasure instant! The product would improve the firmness too. Why not!

In summer, my objective is to fight against dehydration and irritation due to sweat, salt, solar products etc … The Ideal Body 3-Gold Oil is perfect at night to sublimate the tan on face (like a complexion illuminator), hair and body (to give a finish touch on decollete, arms and legs).

Less is more … Versatile products to use both in the sea, town and countryside.

Mes essentiels beauté pour le corps

Posted on June 25, 2016 | Leave a comment

Savons exfoliants et exotiques

Pour une peau encore plus douce

De mon récent séjour à Porto Santo, petite île au large de Madeira, j’ai ramené dans mes valises ces beaux savons exfoliants, au formes de galets bleus comme l’Atlantique, de la nouvelle marque locale Terramiga (terre amicale, photo 3 ci dessus).

Cette île volcanique est réputée pour sa superbe plage de 9 km, dont le sable “carbonaté biogénique” a des vertus thérapeutiques sur la peau, l’arthrite, les rhumatismes… (Photo 1 et 2). Curieuse, je n’ai pas résisté à la tentation de tester le fameux soin au sable chaud (bientôt le post!). Ce n’est pas tous les jours qu’on se retrouve dans un superbe spa, enseveli dans un bac de sable chaud!

Dans le coffret Terramiga Premium (photo ci-dessus) : la couleur de chaque savon correspond à un degré d’exfoliation. Savon bleu foncé d’exfoliation ferme pour les mains et les pieds. Savon bleu marin d’exfoliation modérée pour le corps. Et savon bleu ciel d’exfoliation légère pour enlever le maquillage. Pour tou(te)s les hédonistes, l’odeur est à tomber!

Duo hydratant et huile sublimatrice

Un été très sensuel

Ca faisait longetemps que je n’utilisais plus de produits Vichy! Et mon coup de foudre produit corps va l’Ideal Body Aqua Sorbet de Vichy : un régal de texture, légère et craquante! Je n’ai jamais aussi peu appliqué de produit, pour un résultat aussi optimum! Peau de pêche! Et le parfum, top! Un pur moment de plaisir qui promet en plus : fermeté et lissage. Pourquoi pas!

L’été mon obsession est plus de lutter contre la déshydratation et les irritations dûes à la transpiration, le sel, les cinquante produits solaires etc… Quant à l’Ideal Body Huile 3 ors : parfaite le soir pour sublimer le hâle sur le visage (comme illuminateur de teint), sur les cheveux et le corps (donne du finish à un décolleté, aux bras et aux jambes).

Less is more… Des produits versatiles qui s’utilisent aussi bien à la mer qu’en ville qu’à la campagne.

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