The ritual that removed my wrinkles in 2 hours and 15 steps - Coolifting at Iaki Spa.
When he first told me I was tempted to refuse. For the past 3 months I have been pushing myself to take a break from stem cell products and other anti-aging alternatives and to care for my complexion with either anti-redness products or very moisturizing ones. The results have been visible, in the sense that rosacea has faded a lot. Now I only get redness when I get a massage - but it passes quickly.
So I immediately confirmed it to Costina Ciorbaru - Spa Manager at Iaki Spa Hammam ritual - that I wrote to you herebut she sensed me hesitating at the facial. He assured me that it is a handmade ritual in which he only intervenes in certain steps with a state of the art machine. We agreed that we would establish on the spot exactly what they do and don't do in those steps and that for the rest of the ritual they would use products for sensitive skin.
Ramona, the beautician, had already discussed with Costina and prepared moisturizing products for my sensitive skin.
for dry and sensitive skin. Effectively removes impurities. Of all the cleansers, the milk is recommended for mature and dry skin.
that disinfects and sanitizes. Normally they would have to follow two procedures: Derma Pen and Microdermabrasion - which I didn't do for fear of damaging my skin.
I told him that I only use enzymatic peeling once a week - and I've been doing that for several months now. Although it was very effective, because she confirmed that I don't have any blackheads and there was no need to do extractions, she told me that she wanted to stimulate the skin's circulation and unclog the pores better, so that they can absorb all the nourishing ingredients that will follow during the ritual. She assured me that this scrub is based on peach kernel and macadamia oil and that it prevents redness.
He also massaged me gently, then removed the scrub with warm water compresses.
But the scrubbing part didn't stop there.
She sensed that I was very bent and I was already asking her if my complexion was red. It wasn't red, and she explained that Thalgo's Gomaj Douceur is a very effective exfoliator for dry or sensitive skin - it's also in the form of a very gentle cream.
Rich in jojoba oil granules and date extract, this "creamy serbet" deeply cleanses the skin. Dead cells are removed and the complexion quickly regains its freshness and radiance.
has chosen it especially for sensitive skin, with the aim to balance the skin's PH and revitalize the skin without irritating or drying it.
with a high hyaluronic acid content. I felt how it went instantly into the skin.
a product that has a powerful and rapid moisturizing, toning and regenerating action. Hyaluronic acid is involved in moisturizing the tissues, it helps to replenish and regenerate cells and thus prevents early tissue degradation, it activates the formation of new cells. The skin becomes smoother, more elastic, with a healthier and more youthful appearance. The serum fills wrinkles and smoothes fine lines.
She explained that it is ideal for sensitive and irritated skin, it is very suitable to quickly soothe irritated skin, and relieve itching - if any. She spread it with a brush all over my face and told me that Ultrasound was next.
with many benefits for the whole body. As well as relaxing and draining lymph, it helps to keep the skin firm, has an anti-aging effect and stimulates blood circulation to the face. It also minimizes wrinkles and bags under the eyes.
based on Hyaluronic Acid and Sea Water.
She told me that it has the same benefits regardless of skin type:
- Vitamin A - has a powerful antioxidant potential, softens the skin, increases elasticity, helps smooth fine wrinkles.
- Vitamin B - accelerates cell renewal, reduces wrinkles, moisturizes and tightens pores, protects against free radicals.
- Vitamin C - has a mild brightening effect, is a powerful antioxidant, removes post-acne blemishes and freckles, and eliminates skin redness.
- Grapefruit extract - improves the complexion, has a beneficial effect on the condition of any skin type, normalizes the activity of sebaceous glands, tightens pores.
- Seaweed extract - protects the skin from aggressive external influences. Improves collagen synthesis, gives the skin elasticity and a toned appearance, moisturizes and softens.
She asked me if she could apply the mask to my lips - and even though I know it doesn't look good in the video, I still chose to let my lips enjoy all those nutrients.
After spreading the mask on my face, I sat with it on for 10 minutes.
It's kind of like Intraceuticals - which has hyperbaric oxygen vials - only the effect is 10 times stronger.
Maybe I should have chosen the one for couperose skin, but I still wanted to test, to see if after all this treatment my skin will suffer or not, if my rosacea will come back or not.
To be fair, I was encouraged by the fact that whenever I asked if I was a redhead, she said no - or no more than other clients at this stage of treatment.
So I went for the option - the lifting ampoule - with highly concentrated active ingredients, with an immediate lifting effect for tired and sagging skin. And in case you have rosacea or very sensitive skin and you are interested in the response, I can confirm, now, 2 weeks after the treatment, that I had no problem and my rosacea did not reappear.
Coolifting was created to treat the entire face easily and quickly, but it emphasizes the areas prone to wrinkles: periocular area, forehead, cheeks, chin, lips and neck. The effects are:
And the effects are visible after just one session - I'll tell you about it in a minute.
I don't know if it was protocol or just because I had told him it worked wonders on my complexion. At Iaki Spa I use Thalgo brand Sea Mist - for tired, devitalized skin.
It is an energizing seawater concentrate designed to increase the effectiveness of facial creams.
Energizes and protects the skin through the 6 minerals and 8 amino acids Sea water (pulverized and sodium-free) - rebalances tired skin, fights against stress factors, supports cell regeneration, encourages the action and assimilation of active ingredients and tones.
Ingredient:
When I came out of the treatment room, my first thought was to the mirror in the elevator to see if I was red or not. Not only that I wasn't, but even the 2 vertical wrinkles on my forehead seemed much faded. I figured it must be the dim light in the elevator and maybe that's why they didn't show. As I got to the room, I stopped in the first mirror, looking directly at the forehead wrinkles. They were really blurred.
I looked at the rest of my face and I looked really good. Then, I took my mirror out of my makeup bag and went around the window in all directions. The wrinkles, even the deep ones seemed to be erased with an eraser. I'm still not sure what percentage of this effect I owe to the machine, or to the whole ritual which was super-relaxing.
But the fact is that together, with more than 90% of hand therapy time and less than 10 minutes with the machine (out of the 120 minutes that the whole Coolifting ritual lasted), the result was sensational.
Ioana Marian, founder of despreSpa.ro
Founder despreSpa.ro
