Ella Boutique – Chelsea London

We are pleased to announce that Marlenha is now at Ella Boutique, 137 Fulham Rd, Chelsea, London.
Come visit Ella Boutique and discover more about our Skincare flowers!

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Ella Boutique London

It’s official, Marlenha is now at Gallery5, 309 Upper Street! Come visit us and enjoy a free Beauty Box and special offers.

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Marlenha skincare in Gallery 5 Islington

A good oily skin primer and moisturiser needs to perform multiple functions, from mattifying to normalising the skin while also hydrating the skin.
Keeping oily skin in check means ensuring it gets moisturised without it feeling greasy or looking shiny, while also keeping oil production under control.
The perfect primer and moisturiser for oily skin has to be lightweight and provide the correct levels of moisture that is adequate for your skin type. The good news about oily skin is that it tends to age better than dry skin, therefore it is less prone to wrinkles. However, we might think that oily skin is generally more resilient, whereas it can get irritated when using products with wrong ingredients, such as aggressive lotions containing alcohol. In fact, using strong oil-stripping creams and cleansers will have the adverse effect of causing the skin to produce excess oil to protect itself.

Tips for Oily Skin

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First of all, to check whether you have oily skin (which can get shiny on forehead, chin and nose), wash and dry your face and don’t apply anything for an hour. Lay a paper tissue over your face and leave for a minute. If the tissue looks oily all over when removed then you have oily skin, but if only a few areas look oily then you have combination skin.

  • Carry some blotting papers with you to freshen up your make up and avoid excess shine.
  • Carry some pressed powder with you to blot the skin when it gets too shiny.
  • Cleanse your skin using gentle products for oily skin at least twice a day.
  • Avoid aggressive cleansing products, moisturisers and exfoliators.
  • Use a gentle exfoliator at least once a week.
  • After applying your moisturiser and primer, wait 5 minutes and then, after applying foundation, wait another 5 minutes before sealing the make up with powder.

Choosing the Right Primer and Moisturiser for Oily Skin

The right primer and moisturiser needs to absorb quickly while leaving the skin non-shiny, for an elegant and polished look. Ideally, a good product should also be multi-purpose and have anti-ageing properties too.
The best performing products contain high quality ingredients, which will work well with oily skin.
A primer acts as a barrier for the skin and a good base for make up to apply before foundation. Leaving the primer to activate for a couple of minutes before applying make up should help with preparing the skin.
Preparing the skin also means giving it the best attention and care to look healthy and youthful.

Marlenha Recommends

For oily skin we would recommend using our Harmony Light Moisturiser.
Our clients have told us that they use Harmony Light Moisturiser as a primer, as it absorbs very quickly and improves the staying power of make up. This serum contains saw palmetto extract, sesame seed oil and lilac extract which matify the skin and keep it balanced.

Experience Harmony Light Moisturiser from Marlenha.

How many anti-ageing products do you have in your bathroom cabinet? Could your skincare routine be made easier by choosing anti-ageing creams that provide a complete treatment?
The main advantage of using multi-action anti-ageing products is simplicity: you can save time and money on your skincare, without needing to layer multiple products.

Benefits of a Complete Anti-ageing Treatment Cream
We can summarise the key benefits of a complete anti-ageing treatment cream as follows:

  • toning
  • hydrating
  • supporting skin renewal
  • smoothing out fine lines
  • plumping
  • enhancing radiance
  • multi-action as day cream and night cream

Marlenha’s Bloom Anti-age
Take our Bloom Anti-age Complete Rejuvenating Treatment for example: it is a multi-action cream formulated with a powerful combination of ingredients to firm up the skin, make it look smoother and plumper, while working deep into the skin to slow down the signs of ageing.
Applying Bloom Anti-age during the day will protect the skin from external factors while helping it keep soft and supple.
In the evening, Bloom Anti-age will rapidly sink into the skin to provide a protective anti-ageing mask treatment, allowing the skin’s own renewal process to take place overnight. Bloom has long-lasting effects thanks to a mix of bio-active ingredients including borage oil, musk rose oil, hyaluronic acid, apple stem cells and octapeptide.
This moisturiser is ideal for 50-plus skin but it can be used for younger skin to keep it nourished and plump.

Skin Beauty and Rejuvenation

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The skin is the mirror of our health and beauty: beautiful skin means healthy skin and healthy body, therefore radiant skin is a sign of health and attractiveness. Looking better and looking younger can have a positive effect on your overall health and even your confidence. Looking and feeling good, in fact, makes other people respond more positively, as we tend to smile more and be more approachable.
Looking after your skin is essential, at any age. In fact, even young skin needs protecting and nourishing – a skincare routine that is established in your mid- to late twenties will become second nature throughout your life and will keep your skin looking fresh and radiant. Over the years you will need to vary your skincare regime and choose different types of products later on according to the specific needs of your skin. Over time, the collagen structure in the skin becomes weaker and more irregular, with minor loss of collagen year on year. This is why taking care of the skin every day is so important.
This is why a complete anti-ageing treatment solves a variety of problems all at once: the same multi-action cream, for example, can be used as both day cream and night cream.
A good skin rejuvenation strategy should include the regular application of moisturiser, day and evening, after cleansing.
A daily skincare regime can help improve the elasticity of the skin, its smoothness and its innate ability to regenerate.

Choose Marlenha for your daily anti-ageing skincare: Bloom Anti-age.

Beauty magazines tend to rate the best firming skincare for face and body on the basis of the effectiveness of the ingredients found in creams.
From neck firming creams to leg toning creams, there is plenty of choice available, so what should you look for in a good firming cream?
Face firming creams should have a natural lifting effect through carefully selected botanical ingredients and antioxidants, which are vital for skin firming and repair. A high content of vitamins, collagen stimulators and hyaluronic acid is desirable.
Face firming creams should have ingredients that boost the production of collagen and support the natural renewal of skin cells. Ideally, these creams should be suitable to use as both a day cream and night cream.

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Firming Face Cream

A good firming cream for the face will help to lift and tone the skin to give a natural, youthful complexion.
Firming face creams act on the surface of the skin to provide a tightening effect, making it look smoother and less lined.
In other words, firming face creams act as natural alternatives to a facelift: although the results will never be as dramatic as surgery, the end result is a fresher appearance, which is the type of rejuvenation that you would normally achieve by going on a relaxing holiday.
Firming face creams are ideal for skin that is showing the first signs of ageing and can help prevent sagging and loss of tone.
Deep hydration is a key component of firming creams, as moisturising helps to plump the skin, giving it more volume.
Soy proteins are excellent ingredients in firming creams that give a natural facelift effect. Vitamin A is also a fantastic lifting agent that enhances the elasticity of the skin.
Always combine a firming face cream with an eye serum for optimal results.

Marlenha Recommends

For a complete firming treatment for the face we recommend Flourish Moisturiser and Petal Delicate Eye Serum.

Dry, dehydrated skin needs moisture. This is particularly true for the face, where the skin is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the body. If your skin tends to be dry and dehydrated, you will need extra protection and nourishment. A good face moisturiser for dry skin should have specific ingredients to ensure that not only the skin gets hydrated, but it also retains the hydration for some time.

The main features of a face moisturiser for dehydrated skin should include:

  • long lasting hydration
  • anti-ageing properties
  • gentle action to prevent irritation

Over the years, skin can become thinner and dryer, therefore the best face moisturiser available should adapt to the skin providing the right levels of moisture and nourishment. Of course, a good face moisturiser should not feel heavy and clog up the pores. The right combination of ingredients in a face moisturiser should target problem areas like dry and scaly patches of skin while aiding the skin’s natural repair and renewal processes.

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Long Lasting Hydration

There are different types of moisturisers available and choosing the right one for your skin type requires some research. Some moisturisers will provide temporary relief for parched skin, while others work deeply into the skin layers to provide long-lasting hydration.
You want to choose a moisturiser that can deliver hydration deeply into the skin, while locking in the moisture, so you don’t need to re-apply cream throughout the day.
Look for a cream enriched with hyaluronic acid, which is responsible for delivering hydration to the deepest layers of the skin and locking in the moisture.
Lipomoist is another ingredient to look out for: lipomoist is made of protective molecules that delivers hydrating substances to the skin. These molecules are phospholipids that carry and lock in moisture. Lipomoist is particularly beneficial for dry skin as it considerably reduces roughness and makes the skin smooth and supple.

Anti-ageing Properties

The best moisturisers for dry skin should also prevent skin ageing: dry skin tends to age more than oily skin, so it needs more protection.
Look for ingredients such as soy proteins and plant oils like jojoba oil, which is extremely nourishing and softening for the skin. Jojoba oil makes the skin look dewy and healthy.
Vitamin E is also an excellent ingredient in face moisturisers, because it is an antioxidant and can help repair the skin while soothing it.
Anti-ageing creams can feel oily and thick on the skin, so you need a moisturiser that sinks in and gets absorbed quickly without leaving an oily residue.

Gentle Action to Prevent Irritation

If you have dry skin that tends to be sensitive you need to avoid moisturisers containing harsh chemicals and choose products that are gentle on the skin to avoid irritation.
Botanical oils are gentle and have a protective quality for the skin: extra virgin olive oil, for example, has skin softening properties and can also prevent free radical damage thanks to its high levels of antioxidants.
Beware of alcohol and parabens in the list of ingredients because they can irritate the skin, particularly dry skin.

Marlenha Recommends

For a gentle face moisturiser that is suitable for dry and dehydrated skin we recommend Flourish Moisturiser, rich in wrinkle-smoothing octapeptide, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin E and botanical oils.

Being in your 40s means you have a lot to celebrate: most of the insecurities of your teenage years have gone, life experiences have made you wiser and now you look at things with a sense of perspective so you feel more confident in your own abilities.
Becoming wiser may also mean that you may have taken more risks with your skin in your 20s like taking too many holidays in the sun, not wearing enough sun protection and forgetting to drink plenty of water, which in turn may have turned the skin dry and dehydrated. However, the skin is a wonderful organ that can bounce back as long as you take good care of it.
Your skin can reflect your lifestyle choices, whether they are good or bad; it’s time to show the world how much you care about your skin and show your inner glow. Taking yourself less seriously in your 40s does not mean not taking your skin seriously: you can look amazing at any age through some simple skincare rituals.
The best thing you can do for your skin is to look after it, and as long as you have a simple routine in place you will look fresh and radiant for years to come.

Best Anti-aging Cream if You Are in Your 40s

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Looking for the best anti-ageing cream shouldn’t be a time-consuming job: as long as a skincare product has good ingredients and good user reviews, the right moisturiser will take care of your skin.
Having smooth skin in your 40s is partly down to genetics but lifestyle has an important role too: moisturising daily after cleansing is the mantra for beautiful young-looking skin. Hydration is the name of the game.
Over time you have become a more demanding and sophisticated consumer and you know what you want from a good moisturiser: it must feel natural on the skin, protect it and boost it while giving you the feeling of being taken care of and nurtured.
The ingredients must perfectly target issues like fine lines and not feel heavy or oily so you can apply make up or simply get up and go.
Skin in your 40s may need a little help with producing new collagen and generally boosting its natural renewal ability. Your moisturiser should have natural collagen boosters like soy proteins and Vitamin A to support the skin’s own regeneration process.

Making a Difference to Your Skin’s Appearance

The best moisturiser you can get to have good skin in your 40s needs to show visible results.
An antiage moisturiser must also feel pleasant when you apply it to face, neck and décolletage, with a texture that feels rich and luxurious but not greasy.
With the right blend of botanicals and vitamins plus tech ingredients like octapeptide, Marlenha’s Flourish Moisturiser is the perfect match for 40s skin.
Marlenha’s philosophy is to combine powerful botanical ingredients with the latest anti-ageing bio-active technology. All Marlenha’s products are free of parabens, chemical preservatives, alcohol, synthetic colourings and aggressive substances.
Marlenha’s Flourish Moisturiser is a complete anti-ageing treatment for 40s skin featuring in-depth and long-lasting hydrating properties. It can be used as both a day cream and night cream thanks to its nourishing yet non-greasy texture.
Flourish Moisturiser contains collagen-boosting soy proteins to improve the skin’s elasticity and hyaluronic acid to ensure the skin has the right levels of hydration.

Enjoy beautiful skin with Marlenha’s Flourish Moisturiser.

Spring: time for change and renewal. Skin may appear drier and more wrinkled after being exposed to cold wind and central heating.

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Skincare Tips for Spring

  • Exfoliate. Winter weather can be harsh on the skin, which needed extra protection. It’s good to exfoliate your skin all year round, avoiding products that have too much of an abrasive action. Grainy exfoliators can cause microscopic scratches to the skin, while gentle exfoliators can be used regularly without provoking irritation. Alternatively, you can simply use a cleansing cloth. Sloughing away dead skin cells will expose a fresh layer of new skin cells, making you look younger and radiant.
  • Cleanse. Even if you already cleanse daily as your regular skincare routine, spend an extra 1-2 minutes really working the cleanser into your skin, focusing on areas where the pores look more congested. Remember to cleanse your neck too, as it tends to be neglected. As mentioned above, using a cleansing cloth can boost the effect of your cleanser while also buffing away dead skin cells.
  • Use sunscreen. It’s tempting to spend more time outdoors, but before you step out of your front door remember to apply sunscreen every day to protect your skin from premature ageing. Whenever possible, use a sunscreen that will not clog your pores and that has been specifically designed for the face.
  • Avoid parabens. Parabens have been used in the beauty industry since the 1950s as a preservative to stop bacterial growth in products. A large number of popular beauty products have parabens; studies from the 1990s onwards discovered that parabens affect oestrogen in the body, linking this health risks, particularly the development of malignant breast tumors. However, further studies are needed to come to a final verdict on whether there is a strong link between parabens use and the risk of breast cancer. In any case, it is recommended to use beauty products that do not present a high level of chemicals in their list of ingredients.
  • Use a good moisturiser. As we mentioned, after the winter months your skin may feel tighter from lack of hydration and exposure to the elements. It’s time to look after it with a high quality moisturiser. Take your time massaging your moisturiser into your skin: we suggest our face massage routine for best results

Choosing a Moisturiser for Spring

As each of us is unique, the right face moisturiser needs to suit your skin type. Lifestyle habits can impact on the appearance of fine lines or lack of tone, so take these factors into consideration too.
Ask your facialist for advice in terms of skin after care: assessing your individual needs and getting the right after care advice will ensure you can make the effects of your facial last longer.
During the winter months you probably have been using rich, nourishing moisturisers but during spring they will feel too rich on your skin. It’s time to swap for a lighter moisturiser.

We recommend Marlenha’s Flourish Moisturiser, a hydrating and plumping moisturiser, perfect for spring: Flourish Moisturiser product page. All Marlenha’s products are parabens-free.

What Makes a Good Eye Cream?
The skin around the eyes is very thin and delicate. A late night, not drinking enough water or stress are among the factors that can make your eyes look tired and puffy. Crows feet and dark circles can appear at any age as a result of a less than healthy lifestyle.
Not only that: over time, the already thin and delicate skin around the eyes become even thinner and loses elasticity.
Therefore, a good eye cream has to suit your needs and has to show tangible results.
The number one ingredient of a good eye cream is most certainly hyaluronic acid: it helps to draw in and retain moisture in the skin.
Tripeptide is another powerful ingredient in eye creams and eye serums to increase cell renewal and elasticity.
Vitamin E also has a protective effect on the skin and it helps to repair it.
Most importantly, a good eye cream has to be light, gentle and non-irritating.

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What Do People Consider as The Best Eye Cream?

The best eye cream has to tick many boxes:

  • it needs to be delicate
  • it must be suitable for sensitive skin
  • it must absorb quickly
  • it must feel fresh on the skin
  • it must deliver fast hydration
  • it must make the eyes look brighter
  • it needs to reduce the appearance of wrinkles

That’s a rather long list of requirements. What people look for in a good eye cream or serum is that it will suit their individual needs, both in terms of skin type and issues to address (dark circles, puffiness etc). The perfect match is an eye cream that is not greasy and not irritating, absorbs quickly and make the eyes appear fresher and brighter. Apple stem cells and hyaluronic acid are great ingredients to combat wrinkles, lack of tone and dehydration.

Marlenha Petal Delicate Eye Serum: Among the Best Eye Creams Available

Marlenha Petal Delicate Eye Serum is a fantastic eye cream with high levels of anti-ageing Peptide, apple stem cells, vitamin A, vitamin E, rosehip oil and borage oil – rich in Omega 3 and 6 – help to boost cell regeneration while hyaluronic acid delivers the perfect amount of hydration.
Our clients have seen immediate improvements by regular use.
“The area under my eyes look revitialised and definitely brighter – I was really surprised how a product good achieve such amazing results in such a short time”.
“I also noticed that the fine lines around my eyes became almost invisible”.
“I’ve found the skin around my eyes to be brighter with dark circles reduced and the skin plumped and hydrated”.
“I noticed that the area under my eyes looks more even and my eye area looks brighter. It also makes a lovely base for your concealer and eye-shadow”.

Experience our Petal Delicate Eye Serum

There’s many collagen booster moisturisers out there, but how can you make an informed decision on what works best for you? The best collagen moisturiser must have a deep hydration action that lasts, with a powerful combination of ingredients to nourish and plump the skin.

What is Collagen?

Collagen is the structure that keeps the skin elastic and toned. The word collagen derives from Greek and means “to generate glue”. Collagen is a component part of connective tissue, which acts like a net enveloping our muscles and organs, keeping them in place. Collagen is present in bones, tendons, cartilage and skin.
Young skin has more collagen than mature skin. Mature skin may show signs of ageing like fine lines, sagging and loss of volume. You can compare young skin, which is full of collagen, to a balloon that has been filled up with air. As we get older, the balloon loses some air and becomes saggy. As long as we keep topping up the air inside the balloon, we can slow down the process of becoming saggy.
When skin ages, production of collagen slows down, so to counteract that process you need something that signals to the skin to produce new collagen. These signals can come from peptides and aminoacids. Peptides and aminoacids (chains of aminoacids make peptides) are the building blocks of collagen, which is a protein. They are small is size and help collagen production in the skin. Collagen boosting ingredients in moisturising creams acts as a signal to the skin that it needs to replace collagen.

How Can You Slow Down the Signs of Ageing?

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Some habits may be hard to break, but simple rules can bring great results. For example, wearing a sunscreen (even when it’s cloudy) and cleansing the skin every day work wonders to achieve supple, youthful skin.
Applying a moisturiser every day can make a difference when combating wrinkles and signs of ageing. A moisturiser will plump up the skin by delivering hydration and reducing the appearance of wrinkles as the skin acquires more volume.

Marlenha’s Flourish Moisturiser: Intense Hydration with Collagen Booster, Peptide and Hyaluronic Acid

Flourish is a luxurious collagen booster moisturiser with hyaluronic acid that can be used day and night. This super moisturiser not only locks in moisture into the deeper layers of the skin, but it also smooths out fine lines while giving the complexion a dewy and plump appearance.
Our clients love Marlenha’s Flourish moisturiser because it absorbs quickly making it the ideal choice as a base before applying make up. It leaves the skin silky soft and velvety to the touch.
Flourish is a hydrating and plumping cream that targets fine lines and makes the skin smooth to the touch.
Rich in vitamin E, hyaluronic acid, octapeptide, extra virgin olive oil, red algae and jojoba oil, Flourish is soothing and perfect for dehydrated skin, leaving it supple and nourished.
Find out more about Marlenha’s Flourish Moisturiser.