Prepare to Party Skin
Lorna Worsley, owner of CACI Advanced Clinic Enhance Beauty Grantham, is a CACI super fan with over 10 systems across her businesses.
She says: ‘Now, is the perfect time to 'gift' yourself an extra treat this Christmas. Before you hit the Christmas party, book an extra facial to boost your confidence. We call it an 'in-betweenie', a real boost before Christmas and perfect for the Christmas selfies.’
For a bright, smooth canvas for party makeup, book a facial with gentle, non-abrasive exfoliation. CACI Synergy Advanced Non-Surgical Facial Toning (90 minutes) includes microcurrent lifting and toning, as well as techniques to brighten and even out skin tone using CACI orbital microdermabrasion to gently slough away dead skin cells, or ultrasonic actuator for a deep cleanse to rid the skin of impurities and toxins. A course of 10-15 is recommended, twice a week.
Facialist Frankie Kenny of CACI Advanced Clinic, FK London says: ‘Combine CACI treatments with hydration-focused skincare. The microcurrent technology in CACI stimulates blood flow and can enhance the absorption of hydrating products.’ Look for humectants in your skincare to improve skin suppleness, such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid.
Frankie says: ‘Ensure you are well-hydrated from the inside out. Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to a party to keep your skin hydrated and plump and establish a consistent skincare routine. Cleanse your skin daily, exfoliate to remove dead skin cells (think CACI microdermabrasion treatment), and use a good moisturiser to keep your skin supple.’
‘Drinking plenty of water is always one of the best beauty tips, but why stop there?’ says Lorna, continuing: ‘We recommend using a gel mask with hyaluronic acid to rehydrate your skin this party season – they only take 10 minutes to use and make a great stocking filler.’ Try CACI’s award-winning Hydro Mask with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and hydrolyzed collagen.
Channel your inner JLo (she’s a big CACI fan!) and apply CACI Amino-Lift Peptide Complex, as a glow-giving, makeup base to help smooth and firm the skin and deliver a healthy glow. This fast-absorbing, lightweight serum contains clinically proven Snap-8, a peptide to help reduce wrinkle depth, and Matrixyl 3000 to support the skin’s natural springs, providing elasticity and bounce.
For look-at-me legs and a toned derrière, CACI Electro Cellulite Massage (ECM, 30 minutes) is a great body prep for the party season ahead. Combining the therapeutic benefits of lymphatic drainage massage with the effectiveness of microcurrent, it gives instant lift, shape and tone to your buttocks, legs and thigh area. A course of 10-15 is recommended, twice a week.
If you’re planning a party outfit with a low back, bring sexy back with CACI’s NEW Clear & Calm Back Facial – a treatment dedicated to the skin on your back, incorporating microdermabrasion, a deep cleanse with ultrasonic actuator, enhanced tissue repair with ETR pads on particular areas of concern and the wrinkle comb to help calm the skin.
After Party Skin
Alcohol is a diuretic, causing the body to lose more water and salt than usual. Dehydration can affect the skin, causing dryness, dullness and decreased elasticity. Drinking water in between each alcoholic drink can decrease the risk of dehydration. As soon as you return home from the party, drink plenty of water and keep a glass of water by your bed.
Alcohol can stimulate the histamines, causing the blood vessels under the skin to dilate and the complexion to appear flushed. Lie down for 10 minutes with the CACI award-winning Purifying Silver Mask over your face. Let the combination of pure colloidal silver, aloe and seaweed extract soothe and calm your skin.
Bite the bullet – no matter how tired you feel and remember to remove your makeup. Apply CACI Amino Lift Peptide Complex over cleansed skin to help repair any damage while you sleep.
Prevent puffy eyes the morning after - use an extra pillow at night to elevate the head and stop fluids accumulating.
To diffuse dark circles and reduce the chance of puffiness, try CACI Eye Revive Serum. Packed with calming and conditioning seaweed extracts, peptides that work to diffuse the appearance of dark circles while supporting collagen for firmer, smoother skin, water-binding hyaluronic acid, glycerin and biotin to combat the signs of ageing. Add one pump to your ring finger and tap from above the inner brow, moving around the eye contour area, finishing at the inner corner of the eye. Massage in with light fingertips, using circular movements to improve circulation and drainage.
Morning After Skin
For a cooling morning-after eye fix, try a gel-based eye mask that can be chilled in the fridge overnight. CACI Eye Revive Mask contains hyaluronic acid, cucumber and green tea – it acts like a refreshing splash of water.
Book a ‘morning after’ professional facial to help re-energise the skin, boost circulation, replenish lost moisture, and strengthen the skin barrier. CACI Hydratone (15 minutes) deeply nourishes and hydrates, as well as firms and tones the skin. Facial rollers emit simultaneous microcurrent impulses to restore muscle tone and firmness and skin-repairing LED lights help to rejuvenate lacklustre skin. The rollers move over CACI’s award-winning Hydro Mask to deliver deeper hydration. CACI’s Hydratone Facial is a stand-alone treatment, but it can be added on to a CACI Signature Non-Surgical Facial.
To drain away puffiness, stimulate the blood flow and aid lymphatic drainage, CACI’s Micro-Touch facial (45 minutes) offers a hands-on touch meets tech treatment. CACI Electro Gloves, made from a conductive silver material, enable CACI microcurrent - via the CACI system - to be transmitted through the fingertips of the gloves so the therapist can manipulate and sculpt the facial muscles with firm, precise control.
Lorna recommends ‘making your wellbeing a priority for the New Year. Knowing you have plans in place can really help create a positive mindset. Book in advance for your January facial treatments. A great and achievable New Year's resolution! Hopefully Santa has been well informed and delivered a CACI Gift Voucher for your favourite CACI treatment.’
