A must-have!

So today, we’re giving vegetable oil makeup removal a try. Gentler than a traditional makeup remover and richer than micellar water, oil is a very interesting choice for makeup removal.

How does it work?

Vegetable oil will not only rid our skin of impurities, traces of pollution and, of course, makeup, but it will also deeply moisturize and nourish our skin thanks to its various antioxidants, essential fatty acids, omega 3 and vitamins!

For this to work, we choose it to be oily, whatever our skin type. In fact, particularly gentle and non-abrasive (forget the wipes that strip like Mr Clean), it’s perfect for sensitive skin.

Also ideal for dry skin, it is just as suitable for combination and oily skin, contrary to what you might think!

As the skin is naturally covered with a hydrolipidic film, all skin types, including oily skin, need softness, hydration and, yes, oiliness, it will regulate sebum.

How to choose it?

Jojoba oil is softening and balancing, perfect for combination and oily skin.

Apricot oil gives a healthy glow and fights aging, just likeolive oil , which is very effective and economical, or avocado oil , which is very popular with dry skin and is also very good against skin aging.

Coconut oil , with its heavenly island scent, also removes make-up and is suitable for all skin types.

Sweet almond oil remains the safest for even the most sensitive skin!

There’s nothing to stop you mixing them together to benefit from all their virtues – it’s up to your imagination!

This time I mixed avocado oil into my coconut oil!

Is it worth specifying that it must be organic, virgin and first cold-pressed?

Choose opaque or dark containers, which make your oil last longer – rancid oil on the skin is a no-no!

How do we proceed?

Nothing could be simpler: just take a small amount of oil with clean, dry hands and apply to the face, massaging in a circular motion from the center outwards.

Make-up dissolves in the oil, and all that’s left to do is remove the excess with your usual cleanser.

You can finish off with a floral water to rid your skin of limescale!

Your skin is now makeup-free and ready to receive your night care, before you curl up in Morpheus’ arms!

Miss Audrey.

As a dancer and singer, I’m happy to share my experience and tips with all women (and men) during cabaret classes at Olala Party!

In keeping with this idea of revealing my secrets to you, today I’m sharing my beauty recipes with you!

I’m a lover of natural, homemade skincare products, and enjoy making my own with simple, easy-to-source products. I’ll be back with a new recipe every month!

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The exciting life of a Olala beauty puts our skin to the test, between make-up, pollution, lack of sleep and the heat of the spotlight (laughing smiley), our skin needs to be pampered!

The urge to go to the beauty salon for a good skin cleansing then arises, but for lack of time or budget it’s not always easy, so let’s go for a deep cleansing at home!

The first step is careful cleansing (see my article on cleansing with oil). Once the skin has been cleansed of make-up and the day’s impurities, it’s time for a steam bath!

The hot steam opens the skin’s pores, helping to extract impurities deep down!

This facial sauna will optimize the treatments you apply afterwards and provide you with a moment of relaxation.

It’s also ideal for winter ailments, as it helps decongest and open up the respiratory tract. By incorporating an essential oil, you’ll not only have pretty skin, you’ll also be ready to fight off nasty colds!

That’s why you shouldn’t go out for 2 hours after the steam bath, as the skin and respiratory tract are more sensitive to external aggressions!

What you need:

• A heat-resistant bowl or salad bowl
• A towel
• An essential oil (optional and only in the evening!)
• Water straight from the kettle (saucepans work too!).

Quick and economical, you’re ready to cocoon and relax!

Once the water has been brought to the boil and all its impurities removed, it’s your turn!

Optionally, you can place a drop of essential oil (tea tree, for example) in the bottom of the bowl. I add it before adding the water, simply because it’s easy to drop 3 drops when we only wanted one, and then it’s easier to wipe off the excess!

(Be careful with essential oils, which are small but strong: make sure you know which ones to choose before adding them, and only use them in the evening, as they can be photosensitive).

You pour in a large quantity of hot water, place your face on top of the bowl, cover your head with the towel and you’re in your own personal hammam!

We stay for 10 to 15 minutes, taking long breaths, our facial muscles relax, sweat begins to bead on our face, the steam takes effect…

Renew every week for dry, combination and oily skin. For sensitive skin, once every 15 days is enough, and be sure to use slightly cooler water!

You can dry your face or use a fresh floral water and apply your favorite cream, which will enhance its properties tenfold!

Miss Audrey

As a dancer and singer, I’m happy to share my experience and tips with all women (and men) during cabaret classes at Olala Party!

In keeping with this idea of revealing my secrets to you, today I’m sharing my beauty recipes with you!

I’m a lover of natural, homemade skincare, and I enjoy making my own skincare with products that are simple and easy to obtain. I’ll be back each month with a new recipe!

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Like all
Olala Beauty
we’d love to have the same softness as our most beautiful satin lingerie, wouldn’t we?

So there’s nothing better than exfoliation to get your skin looking its best!

A beauty essential, it’s even the gesture and ritual to adopt for beautiful, soft, luminous skin. It eliminates dead cells, activates cell regeneration and lymph and therefore our blood circulation!

Today I’d like to show you how to do it yourself. Quick, economical and environmentally friendly, coffee grounds are my favourite scrub!

It contains coffee grounds, vegetable oil and that’s all!

Caffeine:

As you may have noticed, dear
Olala Beauty
caffeine is an active ingredient regularly found in beauty products, not only for the body and its anti-cellulite properties, but also for the face, as a formidable decongestant and tensor. With coffee grounds, you get a super-caffeinated scrub, and we love it!

Vegetable oil:

We choose it according to our desires, varying not only the scents but also the virtues!

Personally I made this one with coconut oil, I love its irresistible smell, it’s an oil that suits all skin types and especially dry skin!

If you have very sensitive skin, you can choose timeless sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil for oily skin!

For skin with atopic tendencies and to combat cellulite, the lesser-known chaulmoogra oil will be your best ally!

Recipe:

Instead of throwing your coffee grounds in the garbage can, just put them in a bowl and add the vegetable oil!

It’s better to make sure that our coffee is organic, but what if we don’t drink coffee? Or if you’re a capsule fan?

Well, simply take an organic ground coffee and cover it with oil. You’ll need just a little more oil to moisten your coffee completely, and it’s ready!

Get in the shower and massage the skin, always moving upwards from the bottom of the body! Take care to insist on areas where the skin is thickest, such as the knees or heels, and on padded areas 😉

Don’t hesitate to do the same for the face, using gentle movements, and the same for the lips to remove any dead skin, and you’re done!

After a scrub, you never forget to moisturize, do you? Well, there’s no need! As the oil does not mix with water, it leaves a thin oily film on the skin, making it even softer and more luminous. Dab dry with a towel!

You’re soft and moisturized for the day!

Tip: Don’t worry about your pipes – on the contrary, coffee grounds make them healthier!

The alternative: If you really prefer to buy a ready-made product, here are the products I recommend:

Several Body Boom scents and benefits that you can find here

Or this one from monoprix in the instant powder range:

You can find all the products mentioned above in organic stores, in the kitchen or beauty sections, for most vegetable oils. For lesser-known oils, you can, for example, buy them from Aroma-Zone.

Miss Audrey.

As a dancer and singer, I’m delighted to share my experience and tips with all women (and men) during cabaret classes at Olala Party!

In keeping with this idea of revealing my secrets to you, today I’m sharing my beauty recipes with you!

I’m a lover of natural, homemade skincare, and I enjoy making my own skincare with products that are simple and easy to obtain. I’ll be back each month with a new recipe!

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1: Stop the war of the buttons before going to bed!

No more torturing your skin with your fingers, even if that pimple is so tempting… We use “precise tools” by disinfecting the skin well before and after with, for example, “hexomedine”, which you can find in pharmacies (a transcutaneous disinfectant which can also be used to make an inflamed pimple disappear). A pimple squeezed with the fingers can become infected and look much more visible, triggering others all around. It can create a scar and even a brown scar, depending on the skin. So the best way is to invest less than 15 euros in these different tools adapted to each problem. Even if some of these tools may seem strange to you now, you’ll soon understand the purpose and function of each one – delicately, of course…

2: I don’t clean my skin like I scrub my bathroom!

Facial skin is very fragile, much more so than the skin on our bodies. Depending on our skin color, we are not all equal when it comes to external aggression. For example, white skin has 12 layers of epidermis. Asian skin has 17 and black skin 25. You’ll understand why we’re not all the same age because of our genetic heritage. The main reason we use creams is to act as a “protective umbrella ” for our epidermis. When you exfoliate, you remove 3 layers of epidermis and we need 48 hours to recreate a new one. During this time, you’ll find that your skin looks prettier – the “healthy glow” effect – but it’s short-lived… During this time, when your skin is less well protected, the door is open to redness, blotchiness, brown spots and pimples.

For my part, since receiving this advice from one of the best dermatologists in Paris, my skin is much less reactive. Of course, there’s no need to mention peels and lasers, which are “definitively forbidden”, as their side effects are “irreversible”. If you want a more intense treatment for your face, use “masks” to moisturize or rebalance. You’ll gently improve the overall appearance of your skin.

3: I’ll stop …staining myself!

One of the things that the many women I met had in common, and whose complexions were radiant and even despite the weather, was the use of an index 50 cream “every day”… Whether you like it or not, I agree, but one thing is certain: one of the primary causes of skin ageing is UV rays. We all have sun capital, and once it’s depleted and not renewed, our skin becomes increasingly sensitive.

Otherwise, the ultimate protection against the sun would be to wear an anti-UV mask!

As we mentioned earlier, we need a protective cream, like an “umbrella” for our skin. Be aware that basic sun creams last 2 hours maximum, and often tend to leave a white film or fluff…with the exception of some like “Skinceutic” which promises 8 hours or “Dermahael” up to 12 hours. It’s still more expensive than the others, but you really only need a few drops for the whole face. If you find that they leave a small white film, this will quickly fade, otherwise you can also mix it with a drop of foundation. If your skin has specific needs, you can apply a serum just beforehand.

Skin prone to “brown spots”
Caudalie anti-dark spot radiance serum + Skin Ceuticals SPF 50 sun cream, 100% mineral filter, 8-hour hold. For summer use only.

Extra serums and sun creams

With a “dry” tendency
This is the one I use every day, my favorite.
“Avène” moisturizing serum + “Dermahael” sun screen SPF 50, 12-hour hold.
I tested it all summer long, no sunburn, my skin stayed well hydrated, no white film or flaky effect and all that with just one application in the morning!

Acne-prone or damagedskin
“Patyka” Tea Tree Cream (treats acne well, the only really effective product I know of) + “Cicabio” SPF 50 Sunscreen (very moisturizing and repairing).

4: Don’t end up like a pink shrimp…

Allergies to certain products used in cosmetics are quite common. But some can cause severe redness or, in the worst case, oedema… Be careful with essential oils and perfumes. Essential oils should be used with extreme caution. To avoid an allergic reaction, I advise you to test a small part of your face for 5 minutes to see if you don’t have a reaction. I also recommend not using them during the day because of their photosensitive properties… It always comes down to this…

5: Not so pink water.

Despite all the efforts made by our cities to provide us with the cleanest water possible, it’s not as pure as you might imagine. Depending on the city, chlorine, nitrates… The best is to use thermal water bombs such as Avène or Evian, or a floral lotion (rose water, lavender, etc.). You’ll see that your skin is no longer tight or red, and your complexion will be more even.

6: I take off my mask before sleeping …

If you’re used to wearing make-up, the bestseller for removing make-up is to use a make-up removal oil + a micellar lotion (for sensitive skin or skin with imperfections), which all make-up artists are addicted to. We then finish with a rosewater floral lotion for sensitive, dry skin, or if you have acne-prone skin, a La Roche Posay-type thermal spring water enriched with Zinc.

Finally, wipe your face with a cotton towel to remove any excess product. If you don’t wear make-up, you can simply use the lotion + spa water or floral water. If you have acne-prone skin, avoid using cleansing oil every night. And last but not least, remove make-up from your brushes ….!

Dry, sensitive skin Blemished skin

For my part, I finish my routine with aloe vera gel all over my face, and then it’s off to bed!

7: I stop believing in miracles and mirage …
We stop experimenting with products due to the marketing effects of certain brands. Seek advice, first and foremost from a real dermatologist. You need to find the right cream ADAPTED to your skin, and that doesn’t mean they’ll cost you a fortune – on the contrary, I think you’ll even save money! A specialist will define your skin type: dehydrated, acne-prone, sensitive or dull, and establish the right formula for your needs.

8 : Tell me what you eat…
Some skin types are more sensitive than others and may react to certain foods, such as dairy products, gluten, fast sugars… The latter are rapidly digested, resulting in high insulin secretion and hyperproduction of sebum in the skin’s pores, making them susceptible to infection by acne-causing bacteria. The more you eat, the more insulin is secreted, indirectly increasing acne. So if you’ve tried EVERYTHING, perhaps diet is one last avenue to explore…as well as drinking water throughout the day to hydrate from the inside out and preferring fresh fruit to industrial juices…

9: Chemistry and bodies
In the list of drugs with side effects on our skin, the champions are antibiotics and hormonal contraception. These villains can leave indelible marks on our faces, such as brown spots. Don’t forget todiscuss this with your doctor, as some are photosensitive! If so, use SPF 50 sunscreen and avoid the sun as much as possible… As for hormonal contraception, it’s pretty depressing sometimes, because everyone reacts differently, and there are no rules. For my part, I’ve had a spectacular bout of acne with a copper IUD, even though every gynecologist says it’s impossible. Once removed, my pimples disappeared and never came back… The challenge: listen to your body, against all odds!

10: Breathe, move, life is beautiful.
The best way to activate our cells and oxygenate our skin is through sport, by getting physically active at least a little every day. Taking the stairs instead of the escalator can sometimes be enough. Breathing, de-stressing, easier said than done… but we can try… .

Miss Loison,

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My starting point is that this activity has to be fun if it’s to be effective, and that it won’t bore us over time.

I’d like to share with you some activities to try out and simple exercises to reproduce, which won’t waste your time and will have several uses.

Pilates, a complete discipline!

I don’t know about you, but I used to be the type of person who would join a gym and be bored to tears after a few months…

Repeated movements to hysterical music, with no sense or correction from the coaches, works for some people, but personally it’s not my thing…

They don’t teach you much, except to hurt yourself. Movements made without awareness or concentration will only produce short-term results.

That’s why, after a lot of research and trying out different classes, I became interested in the Pilates method. I wanted to improve my muscle tone on stage and correct my posture and that of my students during the stripping classes.

Routine

With one class a week, you can already see results after a month and a half. By results, I mean a desire to stand up straighter, a flatter stomach, and more energy.

The best is 2 sessions a week.

If you’re not very athletic and you’re hesitating with yoga sessions, I’d say starting with pilates is a good thing. You’ll feel muscles you didn’t know existed before, which will wake up and help you perform exercises more effectively. You won’t injure yourself, especially your lumbar and cervical vertebrae.

In my opinion and I weigh my words, pilates should be taught at school … We would avoid so many bad positioning later, scoliosis etc. …

Every day in the Pilates studios, the coaches help many injured dancers, all of whom come away with this thought: “but why weren’t we taught this method before we started our training…”.

A brief before-and-after look at the benefits of Pilates sessions on the spine:

More

Classes are given in small groups of 7 people maximum.

If you hear of courses where there are more than 10 of you, don’t bother!

Pilates requires correction by the teacher throughout the course to be effective. You won’t get any results if you’re not properly guided: this method is very precise and requires a lot of practice before it can be carried out alone at home.

Equipment

Exercises are performed on “Mat” mats or “Reformer” machines, with accessories such as the “magic circle”, “roller”, “swiss ball”, small ball or latex ribbon.

Rates :

One group lesson / 20 euros or 180 euros for 10.

One lesson/65 euros, duo/50 euros, trio/40 euros.

My results

I can say that Pilates is the ultimate discipline for improving body awareness, posture and muscle tone, as well as concentration.

I’ve really noticed the difference in toning my body at all levels, and especially in my abdominal muscles, which in Pilates we call the “power house”.

Every muscle is involved, and you’ll even discover some you didn’t know existed until now!

After a session, you feel connected, you feel your whole body and you’re full of energy.

At first, it takes a little perseverance to build up the deep muscles. After a month and a half, with one or two sessions a week, you’ll be able to start appreciating the results and enjoying this dance of movement.

Don’t hesitate:

contact@olalaparty.com

Bonus video :

Melle Loison on Rose Carpet TV

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In Latin, Vera means “true, authentic”, is composed of over 200 nutrients and has been named by many civilizations as the elixir of long life.

I discovered it on my trip to Chile 3 years ago, and it’s now part of my daily health and beauty routine.

My experience

The first time it was recommended to me, I was in Chile and following a urinary infection I had to take antibiotics… Antibiotics+sun= 🙁

This is one of the countries most affected by the depletion of the ozone layer…

The black sunglasses I was wearing at the time exacerbated the photosensitizing effect and I ended up with sunglasses marks in the form of brown spots … despite my sun precautions, factor 50 all the time. Nice …

Once brown spots have appeared, it’s very, very difficult to get rid of them …even almost impossible and on the face it’s really very … embarrassing …!!!

A Chilean friend, Almendra, gave me this plant as a gift and recommended that I cut off a small piece of the branch to use the gel that comes out and apply it directly to the spots in a thick layer every night. The branch can then be stored in the fridge for about a week.

When you cut the branch, you’ll find a thick, transparent gel that’s a little sticky, but has no odor. It sure makes a change from those ready-made tubes of cream!

This gel can be applied all over the body, the texture is quite pleasant and it penetrates very quickly.the first sensation when applied to the face is that of a slight lift and intense hydration of the skin.
You’ll feel your skin tightened and smoothed, but you’ll also notice that it activates circulation and gives you a pretty, fresh complexion.

My routine

I use it in the evening as a serum before my moisturizer and occasionally as a thick layer for a mask.

But also

Massage on legs and feet in summer, after putting it in the fridge, to boost circulation and soothe heavy legs.

To reduce scarring.
Soothes sunburn.
Or reduce and relieve skin irritation, or for some, eczema.

My results

Even skin tone

As far as spots are concerned, I’ve noticed a moderate improvement with Aloe vera, but it’s not enough. I’d talk more about an overall improvement in complexion.

I’ll be sharing with you other complementary techniques that have really helped me, not to get rid of them completely because that’s impossible – they’ll always reappear with the sun, but to reduce them considerably. Today, I no longer wear foundation to hide them.

Antioxidant and fights skin ageing

The strongest point for me, which is indisputable, is the regenerating power of this plant: the skin is firmer and smoother.
I noticed that the fine lines around my eyes had diminished.
A healthy-glow effect.

So it’s a great natural anti-aging serum at a low cost.
I also highly recommend it for acne-prone skin with scars.

Tips

Of course, you won’t be carrying your aloe vera branch in your toiletry bag! 😉
Here’s the version I use in a tube that you can find in any organic store, preferably kept in the fridge.

Price: approx. 10 euros per 125 ml.

Now that I’m addicted to this plant, I drink it too… and yes!

So I became increasingly interested in the properties of this marvellous plant, which stimulates the immune system and helps me through periods of overwork and fatigue.

It’s also an excellent anti-inflammatory, helping to combat intestinal inflammation, and an excellent antioxidant, to be used as a supplement during a detox cure, for example.

It is so powerful that it helps to combat various free radicals and is thought to reduce the side effects of certain cancer treatments such as radiotherapy.

Drink aloe vera

Drinkable aloe vera is available in bottle form, again in organic stores.
It must be properly referenced as ” Cold-stabilized natural-state gel “.
So there’s no loss of vitamins and nutrients. Keep refrigerated.

Price: Approximately 12 euros

My routine

I do one-month cures 3 times a year with 3 tablespoons in the morning on an empty stomach.

I’d better warn you right away, it’s really not good!…
I recommend mixing it in a glass with squeezed orange juice … you’ll understand why … but you get used to it!

And the benefits are so many and so pleasant that you can’t get enough of them!
However, it is not advisable to extract the juice from the leaves and drink it directly.

My results

Slimmer, lighter legs

Like a lot of women, I don’t have very good blood circulation, with slight water retention. During the cures, I notice that my legs are thinner and lighter.

The reason is simple but effective: aloe vera helps detoxify organs, including the liver, a very important organ, and thus promotes blood and lymphatic exchange.

A flatter stomach

Aloe helps detoxify the intestinal villi, enabling better absorption of nutrients.

If you’re prone to stomach aches or other digestive problems, this one will do you a world of good, when we know that 70% of our health problems are due to dysfunction of our digestive system.

Healing and prevention

I also recommend it after chiropractic surgery to limit oedemas and promote tissue healing.
You’ll quickly notice a sensation of regeneration throughout your body!

Now it’s your turn to try!

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