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Sometimes the trees don't let us see the forest.
That happens if we talk about skin care.
We look at
the wrinkle,
the grain,
the stain
or the imperfection.
In the flaccidity
that the face shows with the passage of time, in the
line of expression
ol
' dark circles or bags
that 'tire' our gaze.
The small details that 'bother us' cause us to lose
the global perspective of the state of our skin
and, consequently, we try to eliminate or treat these 'trifles', abandoning
the foundations of global care, which
is so important.
That does not happen to
Cristina Galmiche
(Jaén, 1959), a skin expert with almost 40 years of profession behind her, and her complexion, who has as one of her professional mantras to
listen to the skin with respect and attention.
Among the thousands of anti-aging, anti-blemish, anti-sagging aesthetic treatments and
various devices
that exist today on the market to treat the face, she is a firm defender of
laying the foundations
before acting.
It is not in vain that its own method
of artisanal cleansing and oxygenation,
very focused and suitable for
acne-prone,
sensitive and problematic skin, is
a trail-breaker in the capital
attended by names such as María
Pedraza,
Nuria Fergó, Alba Reche and María Casado. and others - ourselves - who, above all, seek health and well-being.
Without cleanliness there is no beauty could be, without a doubt, another of its leitmotifs.
Cristina Galmiche's best kept secret
This entrepreneur from Jaen is proud to have turned her passion for aesthetics into her profession: "I was always clear that I wanted to pursue a path that would allow me to be happy on a daily basis with what I wanted to do. There is a quote from
Borges
that always accompanies me : 'Plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.'"
To do this, he was educated in aesthetics with one of the best of the time, the visagist
Jean D'Estrées
- through whom the faces of
Lauren Bacall, Rita Hayworth, Joan Crawford and Bette Davis passed -,
who treated, like Today Galmiche, each face as
a personal project,
as an author's work.
Galmiche today has three aesthetic centers in Madrid, Alcalá de Henares and Málaga;
its own cosmetic line of 17 references, a High Training school, and has achieved spectacular growth figures in times of crisis and pandemic, with a 20% increase in profits, generating more than 30 jobs in the last five years .
And all, as the skin expert reveals, "with no other support than
the unbeatable power of word of mouth
to be successful."
And what was the trigger for this current success of Galmiche?
"In the beginning I needed to find
an effective solution to
skin problems,
because the vast majority of people who came to my first center had
serious acne and sensitivity problems.
There was no other way than to start experimenting on my own and undertake , to give free rein to my creativity," says the beautician.
The extraction, professional, is basic in a complete skin cleansing, not 'vague'.
Cristina Galmiche's oxygenation includes it.DR
How to care for skin with acne... and all of them, according to Cristina Galmiche
As we said, although at Cristina Galmiche there are face and body treatments for all tastes and needs, the expert always starts from the same base:
"Let the skin breathe and be clean."
On that journey, the biggest challenges have been found in skin with
acne,
sensitivity, rosacea, dermatitis... "I knew that the key was to
define a protocol
that was capable of controlling the problems caused by excess oil in the skin. without attacking and preventing the balance of the hydrolipidic mantle from being altered.
And, on all faces, with and without problems, this involves
proper cleansing.
Let's talk about acne, a topic in which she is an expert.
Why does it occur in adolescents and when in adults?
Adult acne is caused by the same causes
as acne when you are young, that is, it occurs because the sebaceous gland generates more oil than normal, clogging the pore and duct. excretory of the follicle, facilitating the nesting and development of bacteria, which cause an infection and an inflammatory process that results in the formation of the characteristic pimples of acne. Is adolescent acne treated the same as adult acne? The consequences of adult
acne They are older
because the skin does not have the same capacity to regenerate as when you are young.
When we extract a pimple from an adult, it takes much longer to regenerate the tissue and we solve it with stimulation with the latest technology or laser, IPL or radiofrequency with which we activate the fibroblasts to generate collagen and elastin and avoid or reduce these consequences. .
To treat acne, and all skin types, it has developed its own cleaning and oxygenation method.
Why is it a success? It is
a deep hygiene
that cleans and unblocks the pores with a manual and 100% safe extraction that we could consider as the best drug for any
pimple, blackhead or rash
and which is also the starting point for Enjoy
more nourished, youthful and illuminated skin.
The artisanal oxygenation technique is based on a few essential steps: diagnosis, makeup removal, massage, high-frequency electrodes, exposure to ozone vapor and manual extraction.
In the final stage, each face receives the cocktail of active ingredients that best suits it.
We could say that
we design a tailor-made suit
that adapts to the needs of each skin and that provides the basic assets to achieve the sustainable beauty of the fabric and its dermatological well-being.
It is
a 'lifetime' cleaning,
but paying special attention to
manual extraction,
which is carried out by carefully draining each pore, without attacking or leaving marks.
Why should we have a professional extraction? The technical skill involved in such a job is very demanding and requires a
highly qualified esthetician.
You have to know how to differentiate between hygiene based on
artisanal extraction
- whose thoroughness drains the client's impurities and sebaceous secretion pore by pore - or a 'vague' cleansing, which promises to clear the skin of external waste - a good example. They are diamond tip cleanings.
Do we not even talk about touching our grains at home? We have to be aware that we will never be able to extract the impurities with
the rigor and thoroughness
from a professional beautician at home.
The 'squeezing' gesture is tremendously aggressive: not only will we not be able to remove the deep blackhead or a pimple, but we expose ourselves
to generating an infection,
more pimples or an irreversible mark on the skin.
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Why facial cleansing is the foundation of youthful skin
It has always been said that the face is the mirror of the soul.
"Whether it is or not, the truth is that a clean and cared for skin is the essential requirement to achieve healthy and beautiful skin," insists Cristina Galmiche.
Pimples
and dirty pores boycott it, in addition to not being aesthetically pleasing.
Hence, the expert defends
facial cleansing
above all else: "Let's imagine that we want to repaint the wall of our living room; in order for it to be beautiful, uniform and last, we must clean up its surface, otherwise the result is disastrous and not very good. aesthetic".
In fact, an expert cleansing like the one she offers at her centers is the perfect protocol to start any ritual or treatment and especially to achieve
comprehensive rejuvenation.
And why does 'normal' skin also need expert cleansing?
Perhaps it is not necessary to extract pimples or impurities, Galmiche clarifies, but they will require an
activation of blood flow
to give them luminosity and unify the tone in addition to putting the little fat that is keratinized in the hair follicle into operation and promoting rehydration.
How often should we do a professional cleaning? Our recommendation is to do this type of treatment
once a month
- the time it takes for our skin cells to renew - because it will allow us to have oil permanently controlled, skin clean and ready to receive the active ingredients of the cosmetics that we use at home and the skin barrier strengthened to face any agent that alters it.
We live in cities where
we expose our skin to a lot of pollution daily.
In addition, the makeup we use can clog our pores... That's why we consider it essential to turn oxygenation into a good habit. Let's talk about cleaning at home, what is the ideal one? To keep your skin clean at home, nothing like a cosmetic routine with the help of the double cleansing technique, that is, using the traditional
cleanser-toner
combination that exerts a double action on the face without attacking it.
I would add a third step that perfects this technique with
a balancing lotion.
Thanks to it, in addition to cleaning, we will be able to balance the skin's pH and thus calm, oxygenate and strengthen our skin. And is there the ideal 'at home' cleanser? Yes,
cleansing milk.
Its great advantage is that it removes oil-soluble impurities - makeup or
sunscreen -
without altering the pH or compromising the hydration of the face.
A soothing lotion or toner will reinforce the art of cleansing, as it removes water-soluble substances, such as dust particles and dead cells, while calming the epidermis and leaving it fresh and comforted.
The basic and wild card facial routine that always works
Having 'passed' the examination of facial cleansing and oxygenation, it doesn't hurt to ask an expert like Cristina Galmiche what are the steps to follow for a basic but complete beauty routine.
"I summarize it in three steps:
hydrate, exfoliate and protect,"
says the expert.
Regarding
hydration,
the expert explains that the skin can appear dull due to a lack of it, damage from exposure to light and increased skin laxity.
"I recommend using moisturizers with agents like
hyaluronic acid
that help retain water and keep the skin hydrated," recommends Galmiche.
Second step,
exfoliate,
very important to eliminate dead skin cells that may be contributing to the feeling of lack of luminosity.
"I recommend the application of
an enzymatic peel,
with an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect, which normalizes the activity of the sebaceous gland and dissolves dead cells, improving skin tone. In addition, it relieves dryness, reduces blemishes, and balances the skin. who have acne, stimulate the growth of new cells and, thanks to its regenerating action,
combat the signs of aging.
A complete one, in short.
And, 'last but not least',
sun protection is
always essential.
"Protecting your skin from sun damage is a great preventive measure to make sure it stays healthy and glowing. Use sunscreen to prevent the development of sun-induced hyperpigmentation, the sooner you start using it, the better. Here's a trick:
"First apply a serum
that, in addition to providing the skin with the necessary moisturizing active ingredients, will prevent the sun cream from clogging the pores and suffocating the skin."
Returning to Borges' phrase that accompanies Galmiche's life and profession,
give flowers
in forms of basic care for your skin.
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