Embarking on a journey with... NIMUE

Last week I went along to see Amber at Magic Tan in Epsom’s Market Road, where I was to experience a Nimue Skin Analysis before deciding whether or not to try the South African skincare brand’s advanced Chemibrasion treatment. The treatment is quite intensive, and contains various colour pigment inhibiters, including Retinol and Idebonone, which slowly work their way down through the skin to influence the colour cells. Not everyone is a candidate, and even if you are, it’s a great idea to use Nimue’s take home products for a while in advance to really prep your skin.
Most skin analysis-type sessions I’ve experienced have involved a cursory glance at the skin under a light, followed by a little subtle pinching and pressing, and you’re on your way. This was really quite different, and I was pretty bloody impressed. First my make up was removed and my skin given a jolly good double clean using Nimue’s Cleansing Gel and a muslin cloth, then Amber hauled over a bright light and spent almost ten minutes examining the reaction my skin had to that followed by a swipe or two with their Conditioner. She applied their - truly amazing – Exfoliating Enzyme formula for an even better look, then diagnosed my slightly reddened skin as being in line with their “Environmentally Damaged” profile. This means my skin is quite reactive and sensitive to the likes of heat and cold, and needs to be “toughened up” before any kind of special treatments can be carried out. She then uses their facial massage oil to give me a gorgeous massage and mask at the same time, followed by an application of Day cream, and lastly, sunblock. My skin felt incredible afterwards, and a 45 minutes skin anlysis is definitely a rarity these days. Soon I’ll be starting a two to three week long trial of their products in line with my skin type, hopefully followed by a Chemibrasion treatment. The treatment is basically a chemical peel but not as harsh and aggressive as many, offering a safe and slow delivery of a unique and powerful blend of active ingredients.The active ingredients include Retinol (for rejuvenation), Mandelic acid (for exfoliation and rejuvenation), Emblica fruit extract (an antioxidant and skin lightening agent), Idebenone (for skin depigmentation), Salicylic acid (for exfoliation), and Kojic acid (a skin lightening agent). It reduces any patches of discoloration on your skin and prevents new pigment from forming, whilst aiding skin rejuvenation in the form of increased collagen production and moisture content in your skin, and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.
It sounds a great treatment to me, and one I’m hoping I’ll be up to trying. Only time will tell!