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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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An Elegant Suite At The Sublime Comporta

Posted on June 16, 2016 | Leave a comment

After A Beach Day

Today, The Water Is Chilled And Stirred In Comporta

After some swimming in powerful waves and rolls, we chill out in comfortable chairs. Wrapped in sweet fleece blankets (yep, freezing cold wind), silent I look at the ocean and beautiful beach.

Twenty minutes later (by car), we arrive at the Sublime Comporta: a n exclusive hotel with 14 rooms and suites in an posh country house with a Mediterranean influence. This retreat is nestled in the center of a vast pine forest (17 acre-estate). The architecture tastefully blends into the setting.

By discovering our suite (the Owner’s suite), I am nicely surprised! Refined furnishing chosen with taste, a mixture of handcrafted items and famous designers pieces, the attention to detail, intimate spacious airy volume with lots of light and a peaceful view overlooking part of the property.

A View To The Pine Trees And Swimming Pool

Time Froze

A short stop at the spa and already 8 p.m. something … Back to the suite, warm soft light of an endless late afternoon. In the garden, a wooden hut for yoga and meditation. I have to prepare myself for dinner, but I slouch.

Extra zen, I like to hang out and the concept of having nothing else to do: the Mediterranean part of my mix. Just the pleasure of being, observing and disconnecting.

There is also a jacuzzi in the other terrace of the suite, which overlooks the shower and large bathroom. Okay, I have to hurry up, our table is reserved for 9 pm, well let’s say 9.30 p.m. (lol). Tomorrow I will test the glamorous pool before the beach.