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About Nadia Danay

The European Touch website has been around for 12 years to date, supplying our valued customers with upscale skin care and free related advice. We hope to help more people with this blog and invite our clients and visitors to post comments and ask questions. Over time we hope to build our special group of friends, with a common interest : good skin care, for now and always!

Introducing Vital Transfer creams by Gernetic

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Revolutionize your skincare routine with Vital Transfer, an advanced line of creams from Gernetic that’s designed to restore balance and vitality to mature skin. Developed with the expertise of Gernetic’s unique biotechnology approach, these creams are specially formulated to target the natural changes that occur in the skin during menopause, enhancing the skin’s firmness, hydration, and elasticity.

Key Benefits:

  • Deep nourishment for aging skin.
  • Restores lost volume and elasticity.
  • Enhances skin texture, leaving it soft and radiant.
  • Helps in revitalizing the skin’s natural protective barriers.

Why Choose Vital Transfer? As we age, our skin undergoes transformations that require specialized care. Vital Transfer by Gernetic taps into cutting-edge scientific research to support and rejuvenate mature skin, providing a luxurious, deeply hydrating experience that restores your skin’s youthful vitality.

Upgrade your skin care regime with Vital Transfer Visage (face) and Vital Transfer Corps (for body)

The Vital Transfer creams are real youth stimulators thanks to their powerful active ingredients such as the noble oils of Sacha Inchi, borage and loofah and clover extracts.

You can treat yourself to Vital Transfer creams and take advantage of the promotion for these specialty creams at 15% off until November 1st, 2024.

Focus on Eye Skin Care

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The skin around your eyes tends to be drier and more delicate than the rest of your face. While some issues are hereditary, like under-eye bags, many topical remedies can smooth lines, brighten the under-eye area, and reduce bags and puffiness. While it may be tempting to use your existing facial moisturizer around your eyes, it’s best to opt for a specifically designed eye cream or gel to slow down the signs of aging and reduce the risk of irritation.

Eye-area skin doesn’t have as many oil glands and collagen as the rest of your face and body, making it more prone to dryness, droopiness, lines, and wrinkles.

Treat Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Go for a retinol or a peptide-packed eye cream. Retinol helps with overall texture and goes deeper into skin structures to revitalize wrinkles and improve the appearance of fine lines. Great examples are Retinol Fusion PM Eye Cream and Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist Eye Cream. Retinol is best used at night, while the peptide infused cream is ideal for day time.

Potent concentration of microencapsulated retinol complex at 1% helps bring a more youthful appearance to the delicate eye area.Microencapsulated Retinol delivers a gentle, sustained release of potent Retinol over eight hours to help diminish the look of fine lines and wrinkles, increase the look of skin smoothness and reduce the appearance of darkness due to pigmentation.

Packed with 21 Peptides and Neuropeptides, 2 Gamma Proteins, 5% Regu®-Age and 3% Reforcyl®, Peptide 21 Wrinkle Resist eye cream visibly helps improve the look of crow’s feet, fine lines, deep wrinkles, darkness and puffiness.

Puffy Eyes

Water retention may be due to high blood pressure. Consult your doctor if you suspect that is the cause. Otherwise, cold compresses will help reduce puffiness. Camomile tea bags from the fridge are very useful. We find Sothys Anti-Puffiness Cryo Roll to be very effective, especially if kept in the fridge before use. The product has been formulated to visibly combat puffiness and signs of fatigue around the eyes. The new product has 3 rollers, making it fast and very effective in reducing puffiness.

Dark Circles

Sometimes due to lack of sleep, dark circles may also be due to a genetic trait. They are hard to eliminate completely, but can be reduced by using topical products containing caffeine or Vitamin K which improve microcirculation. A good example is Sothys Dark Circle Eraser.

To use, gently apply a small amount of the Dark Circles Eraser to the cleansed skin around the eye area, using your ring finger. Gently pat and massage the product until fully absorbed. Use it morning and evening as part of your skincare routine or as recommended by your skincare professional.

The Dark Circles Eraser is dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and formulated without parabens, making it suitable for most skin types.

When focusing on Eye Skin Care, treat fine lines and wrinkles with an eye cream, while puffiness and dark circles respond better to gels.

Treating the eye area separately from the rest of the face is a very good idea because the skin around the eyes is much thinner and has less oil glands, making it more prone to wrinkles and fine lines. Eyes Skin Care needs specially formulated products with high concentration of active ingredients.

Organic Skin Care – Why?

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Using organic skin care products offers numerous benefits for both your skin and overall well-being. Choosing organic skin care is a commitment to both personal health and environmental sustainability. By using products made from natural, ethically sourced ingredients, you can achieve healthier skin while also contributing to a healthier planet.

Hungarian organic skin care is renowned for its high-quality, natural ingredients and innovative formulations. Hungary is a land filled with natural hot springs, soil just right for growing succulent fruits, vegetables and herbs and a culture of caring for the skin. From these roots the ilike organic skin care line was born. A family-owned brand that has been producing organic skin care products for over half a century. ILIKE uses fresh, handpicked ingredients from their own farm, ensuring the highest quality and potency. And for six decades these products have helped people live beautifully.

Are you new to organic skin care or looking for the perfect travel-friendly solution? Experience the best of nature with Ilike travel kits, now available at an exclusive 15% discount!

Why Choose Ilike Travel Kits?

  • High-Quality Ingredients: Ilike products are crafted with certified organic herbs, fruits, and vegetables, ensuring your skin receives only the best.
  • Perfect Introduction: These kits are an excellent way to try out Ilike’s renowned organic skin care products without committing to full-sized items.
  • Travel-Friendly: Conveniently sized for travel, you can maintain your skin care routine on the go.
  • Effective Formulations: Each product is designed to nourish, hydrate, and rejuvenate your skin, leaving it looking and feeling its best.

What’s Inside?

Our Ilike travel kits include a curated selection of their top products, tailored to meet various skin care needs. Whether you have dry, oily, combination, or sensitive skin, there’s a kit for you.

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer! Enjoy a 15% discount on all Ilike travel kits and embark on your journey to healthier, glowing skin with natural, organic products.

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Testimonials

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Experience the natural difference with Ilike. Shop now and save 15%!

5 Secrets for Great Skin

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Building muscle involves regular and consistent exercise, whether at home or at the gym. The same principle applies when the end result is great skin. You can acquire beautiful, clear and youthful skin by applying the following rules cosistently :

  1. Always clean your face before bed time.
  2. Exfoliate once a week.
  3. Use a moisturizer daily.
  4. SPF use daily, even on cloudy days.
  5. Adjust skin care routine with the seasons.

If you have questions related to the above rules, need specific, personal recommendations, please book a FREE virtual consultation with our very experienced esthetician.

https://www.theeuropeantouch.com/virtualconsultation.html

Fathers’ Day Skin Care Suggestions

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Fathers’ Day is a great opportunity to gently nudge Dad towards a good skin care routine.

It is a simple, yet very effective routine: cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen.

Men like the face wash type of cleanser because it is similar in use as a soap, which all men use regularly. The face wash is used morning and night daily.We suggest the Gernetic Marine Cleanser, France Laure Moisturize Cleansing Mousse or Sothys Morning Wash.

Depending on skin type (dry, oily, combination) the moisturizer is applied after the wash, to deliver moisture and help prevent dehydration and premature wrinkles. We suggest Gernetic Hydra Men, France Laure Moisturize Harmonizing Cream, or Sothys Hydra 4Ha Youth Cream

Most important element in the routine is the sunscreen, to be used daily after moisturizer. Regular use of sunscreen prevents skin aging and skin damage in the form of sun spots and skin cancer.

If you only get Dad one skin care item for Fathers’ Day, let it be a sunscreen. Men rarely buy skin care for themselves and there is no better way to show you care by getting him a sunscreen.

We suggest France Laure Day-to-Day Revolusolaire 30SPF or France Laure Intense Revolusolaire 50SPF.

Wishing you all a Happy Fathers’ Day!

Gernetic Skin Care on Amazon

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Not everything that shines is gold, says the old wisdom.

This is exactly the case with products sold on Amazon and purporting to be from Gernetic Skin Care. The owners and manufacturers of Gernetic Skin Care have expressly forbidden the sale of their products on Amazon. In fact, all their international distributors are supposed to stop sales to retailers who do not comply.

Products posted on Amazon and purporting to be Gernetic are either fake or expired.

Please be aware of the above facts and do not be tricked by un-ethical retailers.

www.theeuropeantouch.com is an approved retailer of Gernetic, who offers free virtual consultations, promotional coupons and free shipping (some conditions apply).

Synchro + Immuno, the Mighty Duo

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You are familiar with Synchro Cream, the Gernetic powerhouse. You know it works well on many skin complaints: dryness, psoriasis, wrinkles, eczema, etc.

But did you know that when mixing Synchro with Immuno Mask (2/3 synchro + 1/3 immuno) you get a double anti-aging effect? Mix the two ingredients on your hand and apply twice daily.

If you find Synchro a bit too heavy, replace it with Synchro2000. It has the same effect, with a lighter composition.

Give your anti-aging skin care a boost with the mighty duo: Synchro + Immuno.

The duo is available in an attractive box and at a very attractive price: $120.00.

How to Treat Sun Spots

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Sun spots are the result of excessive melanin production. Melanin is a pigment in our skin, responsible for the lovely tan we get on our seaside vacation. Melanin is the skin’s self protection against sun damage. Too much melanin will produce the dreaded sunspots.

There are three ways to eliminate sunspots: laser treatments, hydroquinone cream and cosmetic skin care.

Laser treatments are delivered by physicians and the immediate result is the equivalent of a local burn. It will exhibit a crust which will fall off after a while. The new skin may be a bit pink but it regains normal aspect after a while. The procedure is relatively painful and the cost is quite high.

Hydroquinone is a prescription drug. Most common side effects of hydroquinone cream include redness and stinging on the skin.

Cosmetic skin care is based on plant extracts and requires a few weeks to show results. It is not painful and the cost is much lower.

Sothys Skin Care has created a group of products dedicated to pigmentation management. The five products in the group are based on organic white nettle extract, citric acid, stabilized vitamin C, and the powerful anti oxidant ferulic acid, all which combine to deliver a highly efficient solution to illuminate everyone’s skin, whatever their age.

What you can expect when using the Sothys Pigmentation Management:

  1. Hyperpigmentation Reduction: potent ingredients help to inhibit the production of melanin.
  2. Brightening and Radiance Enhancement: The line’s products are infused with brightening agents that help to restore radiance and luminosity to the skin. They work to diminish dullness and promote a more youthful and glowing appearance.
  3. Even Skin Tone: The Pigmentation Management Line aims to even out the skin tone, minimizing the contrast between areas of hyperpigmentation and the surrounding skin.
  4. Moisturization and Nourishment: Alongside its lightening properties, the line’s products provide essential hydration and nourishment to the skin.

We recommend Sothys Pigmentation Management for the overall great results in treating sunspots without any collateral skin damage and at an affordable price.

Instant FirmX Eye – Little Miracle in a Tube

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 Check out the application steps and the excellent results.

I have tried this personally and used my ring finger to apply
the product instead of the brush. I find I have better control this way.

This little magic works on under the eye bags and fine wrinkles. 

Just make sure you apply on clean skin.

Apply your moisturizer well before and allow it to penetrate till there is no tackiness on the skin.

Use minute amounts, otherwise you get white deposits.

Once dry (5minutes) blend the edges with q-tip.

Do NOT use cover up over the FirmX

You can use face powder to blend the colour.

What are Vials? Are they good for me?

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Vials are glass containers that are filled with concentrated serums. They are used in medicine and in esthetic treatments. They used to be available only to medical staff and professional estheticians.

The vials for estheticians have recently become available to the general public.

Gernetic International has produced three types of vials and these are now available in a 7 vials box, or as 2 vials addition to the traditional Gernetic Duo box.

  1. Lift Express vials are included in the Synchro + Immuno Duo. Lift Express gives you an immediate solution on your first wrinkles from 30 years old. Lift Express features a unique blend of active ingredients, including peptides, antioxidants, and botanical extracts, carefully chosen for their potent properties in promoting a lifted and firmer appearance. It works to enhance skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and create a more youthful and rejuvenated look.

Immuno 30ml Restructuring face mask (Acne blemishes) Soft cream mask that regenerates the basal cells, restores and regulates the functions of the skin reducing the visible effects of aging. Purifying, astringent and revitalizing actions on skins with imperfections. When Synchro is mixed together with immuno it turns into a cream with powerful acne fighting action.

Synchro 50ml Regulating Face Care. Essential face cream that regenerates skin cells and maintains the skin healthy. Its extremely rich texture, thick and creamy is perfect to nourish the skin and can be used on all skin types, from oily to very dry and sensitive.

2. Sensi Boost 2 x 1ml in the Synchro Cytobi Duo lotion has an immediate calming effect and blur redness over the long term. This vial has soothing properties that reduce the reactivity and sensitivity of the skin, as well as feelings of irritation and discomfort.

Cytobi 30ml regenerating cream for dehydrated skin with irritation, scars, stretch marks, burns and various skin imperfections.

Synchro 50ml Suitable for all skin types, especially for those needing regeneration: dehydration, aging, dull skin, blemishes, and scars.

3. Tenseur Flash 2 x 1ml is added to the Synchro MyoMyoso Duo.

Tenseur Flash 2 x 1ml lotion has an immediate tensor effect to reduce wrinkles. The skin appears smoother and rejuvenated. Tensor Flash is composed by Kigelia fruit extracts that protects your skin from free radicals and premature ageing.

Myo Myoso 30ml Intensive smoothing cream provides essential nutrients for proper skin function. The skin is strengthened and has tensor effect reducing deep wrinkles. Very light cream rapidly absorbed by the skin.

Synchro 50ml synchronizes with GERnétic International creams to reveal the beauty of the skin.

3. Tenseur Flash 2 x 1ml lotion has an immediate tensor effect to reduce wrinkles. The skin appears smoother and rejuvenated. Tensor Flash is composed by Kigelia fruit extracts that protects your skin from free radicals and premature ageing.

Myo Myoso 30ml Intensive smoothing cream provides essential nutrients for proper skin function. The skin is strengthened and has tensor effect reducing deep wrinkles. Very light cream rapidly absorbed by the skin.

Synchro 50ml synchronizes with GERnétic International creams to reveal the beauty of the skin.

All the Gernetic Duo + Vials are at 15% off til January 20th, with the coupon Duo-Vials.

How do I Choose the Right Moisturizer for My Skin?

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Our skin contains both water and sebum (oil). Lack of adequate amount of water leads to dehydration, regardless of the oil content of the skin. Dehydration causes fine lines and wrinkles, flakiness and irritation.

Oily skin can be dehydrated just as much as dry or normal skin. This is why dehydrated oily skin may exhibit fine lines and flakiness, both caused by dehydration.

When choosing a moisturizer we need to consider the skin type.

Oily Skin needs a hydrator. Hydrators are hygroscopic compounds that attract and bind water. An occlusive moisturizer is also needed in conjunction with the hydrator to protect against water loss. A good example that combines both hydrator and moisturizer is France Laure Balance Sebo-Control AM/PM Gel

Dry Skin can use both hydrators and moisturizers. A combination of both can help to lock in moisture and prevent dryness. A good example is Gernetic Tropo Plus Day Cream

Normal Skin can use either or both, depending on personal preference.

Sensitive Skin will benefit from gentle ingredients, like hyaluronic acid to deliver moisture without irritation. A good example is France Laure Calm Harmonizing Cream.

In order to enhance the hydrating results of any cream we suggest using a serum in conjuction with the cream of your choice. There are several serums that will work very well to that end. For example: Sothys Hydrating Serum, or Hyaluronic Time Erase Complex Serum by Ilike Organics.

Hydrating our skin becomes even more important now, as the cold days are upon us. I already pulled out the humidifier from storage in anticipation. It is also a good time to take stock of our skin care products and adjust the daily regime for winter.

Putting your best feet forward

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Your feet always support you, so return the favor.

Your feet are the foundation of an active lifestyle, but odds are you don’t give them proper attention. “As you age, healthy feet become essential for being mobile, active, and safe,” says Dr. Kevin Riemer, a podiatrist with Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. “You need to give them the required care in order to prevent problems, reduce pain, and avoid injuries.”

Foot care should be part of every person’s regular health maintenance.

Keep your feet clean. This reduces the risk of harmful bacteria and can ward off fungal infections like athlete’s foot. Wash your feet every day, and dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes. The skin of the feet tends to grow thinner and drier with age, so after washing, apply a liberal amount of moisturizing lotion. However, avoid moisturizing between the toes, as dampness here can lead to fungal growth.

Trim your toenails. Cut your toenails straight across, never at an angle on the sides, which may cause ingrown toenails (a condition in which the nail grows into the adjacent skin). Use a toenail clipper larger and wider than one used for fingernails.

Manage calluses. Deep calluses can crack and bleed, causing pain and risking infection. Use a pumice stone or foot file to remove calluses gently. Follow up with moisturizer.

Look for signs of trouble. Examine your feet regularly, including the tops, soles, under the toenails, and in between toes. Look for any changes, growths, or discolorations. If your foot swells or changes color, it could be a sign of poor circulation or even a fractured bone, and you should seek medical care. If you have diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, alert your doctor about red spots, bruises, calluses, and corns. Any mole, freckle, or spot that appears to have changed over the past month could be a sign of skin cancer and should be examined. Your feet need regular exercise, just like any other body part. Performing regular stretches can increase foot and ankle flexibility and strengthen foot muscles to improve balance and reduce the risk of injuries like ankle sprains.

Another means to prevent common foot problems like blisters and heel pain is to invest in quality footwear that can be worn for both exercise and everyday activities.

Visit a specialty running store, as it will offer a variety of styles and hands-on fitting expertise.

At The European Touch we proudly carry foot speciality brand PodoExpert by Allpremed from Germany. Podo Expert by Allpremed pedicare is THE comprehensive foot care program. Whether your feet are dry feet, very dry feet, have cracked heels, foot odor or you simply want to pamper your feet, Podo Expert has got something for your feet.

Four Skin Care Mistakes

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Popping a zit

It’s always tempting to pop that pesky pimple when it raises its sebaceous head, but the best advice is to leave that urge alone.When you try to pop the pimple, you may end up pushing the P.acnes infection deeper down the oil glands and layers of the skin. This would lead to newer pimples and scarring. Instead, use an ice cube off and on the bump for 20-30 seconds to bring down inflammation. Use a spot treatment containing ingredients like benzyl peroxide, sulphur or salicylic acid. Apply a pimple patch, hydrocolloid patches that draw out the pus and oil from the pimple, while keeping the skin hydrated.

Keeping sunscreen at bay

Unprotected sun exposure can lead to hyperpigmentation, early signs of aging, increased breakouts and worsening of acne marks. We recommend a broad-spectrum sunscreen that provides both UVA and UVB protection, preventing early ageing and sunburn.

Using too many actives and over-exfoliating

In our quest for luminous, poreless skin, while scrubbing off the daily dirt and grime, we might be buffing our way to a damaged skin barrier. We advocate simplicity, using one active in your routine at a time. We recommend that you incorporate a basic AHA/BHA solution two times a week in your skincare regimen and build up on it. If you opt for a skin polish, we suggest using it once a week.

Not using skincare while travelling

A very common boo-boo is neglecting your skincare routine while travelling. Intense weather changes, the dehydrating air on the plane and photodamage due to sun exposure can lead to sensitivity and a compromised skin barrier. Pack skincare basics like a good cleanser, an antioxidant, a hydrating product and sun protection, which is mandatory. Also show your skin some TLC with pre-and post-travel masking to repair your skin.

Your Skin Care in Fall & Winter

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As the outside air cools and the heat starts to crank on indoors, you may notice your skin becoming flaky, maybe even a bit itchy. Welcome to fall and winter. Our skin is protective both by keeping moisture in and not allowing outside factors (germs and toxins) to penetrate and create damage. When temperatures drop, the air gets drier — both indoors and outdoors — and moisture gets pulled from the lipid barrier. Lack of moisture causes cells to clump together creating flaky, dry skin. And even if dry skin doesn’t really bother you, treating it “prevents itch, eczema and psoriasis flares, and potentially skin infections,” said Dr. Dina Strachan, a clinical assistant professor at N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine and a dermatologist in New York City. “Anyone can get eczema if your skin gets dry enough.” To keep your skin healthy and comfortable throughout the fall and winter, Dr. Craiglow said, it makes sense to change your skin care regimen now.

  • Avoid very hot showers and moisturize your damp skin right after.
  • Avoid perfumed lotions and creams.
  • If you wash your hands many times during the day, apply moisturizing lotion to keep skin protected from redness and flakiness.
  • Use a humidifier, but make sure the filter is cleaned often, since bacteria can grow in the humid environment.
  • Drink plenty of water and get good fats in your diet, like avocado, walnuts and olive oil, which can support a healthy lipid barrier.
  • Adjust your skin care routine to include rich, nourishing creams and avoiding alcohol based cleansers.

Each skin care routine is different. However, we should all adjust our routine in the fall, before the cold weather hits.

At The European Touch we would be happy to advise on product use and answer any skin related questions.
Book a virtual consultation and enjoy the benefits of FREE advice from with our highly experienced esthetician.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy October.

Spotlight on France Laure

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Founded in France, France Laure is now produced in Quebec.The brand has been at the forefront of the beauty industry for over 60 years, continually pushing boundaries and setting new standards in skincare. France Laure products are formulated with a deep understanding of the skin’s needs, utilizing advanced ingredients and technologies to deliver visible results.

France Laure offers a comprehensive range of skincare products, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, masks, and specialized treatments. Their formulations incorporate high-quality botanical extracts, vitamins, minerals, and cutting-edge active ingredients to deliver maximum efficacy.

France Laure is October Product of the Month and you are invited to sample the transformative power of their innovative and effective skincare products. Use the coupon FL15 for 15% discount until October 31st.