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| Ościem defines the Desire of Beauty. Ościem is Opulence, Decadence & Beauty. Cosmetic science draws a controlled portrait of beauty: the skin should be firm and smooth, the complexion even and radiant but now Ościem adds audacity, charm, sensuality and glamour. What makes beauty captivating goes well beyond maintaining healthy skin. Marilyn Monroe said she wore nothing in bed except Chanel No. 5. Ościem with all its natural components is the new generation of sensorial cosmetics bringing all five senses in to play. Anti Ageing of course, natural of course, but also the pleasure of massage, the magic of sensuous fragrance and the touch of delicious texture. This is Ościem The inspired touch of Ościem combining nature, science and sensation delivers a luxurious essential skincare toolkit. Why Ościem? Nature has many aspects and moods. Nature evokes and provokes, builds up and tears down. Nature is in flux and nature is not captured in a bottle or container. The trend in Natural cosmetics has been to degrade Nature to cheap toiletries, for untrained amateurs to try to emulate the experience or art of great cosmeticians and perfumers with rancid oils and cheap essences, to call what is poor good, to package natural materials in brown paper and string whilst nature rejoices in the unfurling of a rose or the grandeur of a redwood grown from the complexity of a cone seed housed in a package sensitive to climate. Nature is not simple and in the finest restaurants we recognize the beauty of an ingredient expressed in taste and presentation. In cosmetics nature is often reduced to the cheapest presentation and may use materials rejected as unfit for human consumption. The world of natural cosmetics can be dark and it has a murky side. Ościem enters the world stage as an unashamedly Luxury Product, redolent with Natural Actives and Formulation Ingredients all presented in a way that reflects the contents. Ościem draws on all five senses to the benefit of skin and soul. They focus like a Toolkit on Beauty rather than well being or anti age. Both aspects are catered for anyway as the Sensorial activity of Ościem satisfies the senses and enhances the natural beauty of the user. The benefits of the Sensorial mix created by Ościem is more than Aromatherapy and more than clear scientific skin care. The touch of Ościem is a pleasure and so lends itself perfectly to the professional spa environment. The same touch at home when an Osciem cream or lotion is stroked on the skin creates the same feeling of delight which passes to a feeling of contentment manifested in Beauty. Ościem truly defines the Desire of Beauty – with nature. What is in Ościem? How refreshing to find a brand that boasts of its ingredients rather than highlighting what it does not contain. Consumer fear of this or that has been the driving force behind many brands and the consumer has sometimes been misled by exaggerated or distorted claims. Of course Natural materials or Synthetic materials must be deemed safe and Ościem has gone to great lengths to use only the best tried and tested preservatives, fragrances and formulation ingredients alongside innovative actives drawn from the natural world. There is no parabens and there is no… So what do we have ? Ościem can be described as subscribing to Green Intelligence and therefore produces Bio-intelligent cosmetics such as Time Line Visage containing a patented extract from a tree that contains phytic acid, polyphenols, proteins, mineral salts and vitamins to help keep the skins heritage of youth. It smoothes the complexion and brightens the skin, providing a firm touch. Part of ageing is fighting oxidative stress and cross linking one cause of wrinkles. This extract protects our natural anti oxidant pool of cells. This is nature at work. Or would you like something that has effects of lipofilling without surgery ?. Then consider Refining Radiance Essence containing a natural fermentation material found in Manchuria and Russia that is rich in organic acids and B vitamins that improves overall skin quality by enhancing smoothness, radiance and colour. Why not consider Eye Visage Serum rich in trehalose a type of sugar which is termed a ‘survival fraction’ and drawn from one of the resurrection plants of the African deserts. The skin benefits include Protection from environmental stresses like UVA and UVB radiation, heat shock, cold shock and osmotic shock. This is a must for Dry Skin with long lasting moisturisation so useful too for extreme or sports condition skin care – from shooting to cycling. Not for me, I don’t do that. Have you ever run from a New York, Tokyo, London or elsewhere air conditioned office (dry as the Sahara) to the subway or stores on a cold day. Then you have just put enormous stress on your skin – an extreme condition. So right for you now. Even our cleansing agents come from palm, palm kernel, rapeseed and coconut oil. Nothing new in that you may say but read on. From the fatty acids taken from these vegetable oils is added a molecule of saccharose sugar taken from sugar cane or beet and presto we have something special in the cleansing field! These cleansing agents are so much better for Dry and sensitive skin and balances out oily skin where normal aggressive detergents in shower and hair products induce both oiliness and dryness. Good for Cheap shower gel manufacturers not so good for skin! Give your skin a break and afford the Time Line Soft Swash and you will see the benefit and feel the result. We could go on forever about the goodness and benefits of Ościem. Natural products in the extreme sense of effective because they reflect nature in all its forms raw, utilised and applied. How and When to use Ościem Use Ościem like a simple toolkit. Good tools cost good money and some tools fit one job whilst others are multi role despite what we may call them. First thing is just a tip but an important one. Never rub Ościem products into skin. Not even wash off products. There is no need as special textures enable creams, lotions, serums and cleansers to spread and be readily absorbed by the skin. We use the phrase ‘gentling’ in, applying smoothly to the face and body with finger tip light pleasurable strokes Next take a good hard look at your naked skin. One thing is for sure whether oily or dry is that skin lives on moisture and dies without it. If there are signs of premature ageing or flaking skin or deep lines or excessive oil then you need to hydrate or moisturize. Surely your objective is to maintain or reveal the beauty of your personal aura as manifested in your skin. After all skin is also a light and delicate veil in which we dress. Personal realisation so often spoke about in emotional terms is also reflected in Personal Care it is an integral part of realisation to take care of our mantle and allow it to express itself in natural beauty. A Night and Day cream is therefore essential, yes, Every Night and every Day at any age once puberty starts for girls. Next comes good cleansing every evening. Time Line Soft Swash is your answer to good face and body cleansing. Excellent diluted with water to take off make up. Either a face cloth or cotton wool balls are good applicators. Use like a soap gel (soap it is not!) Follow this with Dew Tone Sublime which will not only remove any traces of debris but calm and pre moisturise. Apply with a cotton wool ball rather than tissue. Now which tool to use next. First of all think why Ościem offers a limited compact range. Nature is not so much frugal but direct – it does not waste resources and our resource is money. Ościem does not offer a huge range of special lotions and potions for every conceivable body part. So Ościem works together and different layers can be made which will co ordinate to added effect. If your eye area is prone to crow’s feet, dark circles (congestion) or puffiness next apply the Eye Visage serum. You may now apply Night Cream Actif - simple. You may feel your skin looks haggard, dry or looks more than its age. Then you need Time Line Visage which works over time to brighten skin and reduce the effects of ageing. If your skin is excessively dry which could be through a work environment or hormonal treatment of whatever nature then until an improvement is seen Night Cream Actif can be layered over before retiring. People are often judged by their hands. It isn’t only feel of dryness or moisture in a handshake but the visual impact of dryness, flaccidity, age spots or plumpness due to moisture retention. Velour Hand Treatment is for hands that need care. Of course apply at Night but you would be wise if there is a problem to quickly apply in the morning after your day cream but do be gentle when you apply – a little goes a long way! Likewise our body needs some care. Friction from clothes or a dry atmosphere makes our body uncomfortable so often our solution is a hot shower with a standard shower gel. Alright, but many find afterward that they itch or are too pink and regret the event. If so use the Charmeuse Body Milk to calm soothe and moisturize. But Charmeuse Body Milk is more than a corrective it is a Beautiful emollient milk that is cosmetic lingerie! By smooth long strokes the senses are solicited and the fragrance sends the message you desire. Once a month it is a good idea to exfoliate. Common exfoliators can be harsh and abrasive others use strong acids. Mature and dry skin especially can benefit from exfoliation to renew the skin surface. Remember though Nature has given us a top layer as a protection against the environment. Over exfoliation can lead to trouble both for dry and oil prone skin and can exhaust cell turn over or even stimulate oil production.. Svelte Skin Smoothe from Ościem is a delight to use and effective without the drawbacks described. Based on monoi from Tahiti this smooth exfoliator glides over the skin like a treat lifting dead cells, whilst calming and moisturizing the skin.
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