OPTIMUM HYDRATION

Academie Scientifique de Beauté, Paris, an independent, French, family-owned company, was founded in 1926 by Dr. Georges Gay.  Research has always constituted the main force of the Company resulting in the development of products that use the finest raw materials available as well as the highest levels of active ingredients.  The results are professional and retail products and treatments that enable aestheticians to provide their clients with superior products in the salon and at home.  The company currently exports to every continent and more than 50 countries.  In accordance with company tradition regarding all products, you will never find Academie products sold in department stores or over the internet.

The Optimum Hydration Treatment moisturizes the epidermis, refines fine lines & wrinkles, renders the skin soft and supple and gives a radiant complexion.   This treatment provides a three-phase hydration process which includes:

• IMMEDIATE HYDRATION - Pure, naturally balanced water: ORIGINAL APPLE WATER a 100% natural water that has an astonishing affinity with the skin. It instantly “floods” the skin with freshness and instantly provides hydration to the upper layers of the epidermis.
• Long-Term Hydration - Through Aloe Vera’s filmogenous effect, it retains and fixes water in the epidermis in an optimal way. The HYDRO-REGULATING COMPLEX provides an original solution for a skin with severe water deficiencies. It regulates water balance and creates a permanent water reserve.
• Anti-dehydration - When facing cutaneous aggressions, the corneous layers’ renewal is strongly disturbed causing degradation in the skin condition. The skin becomes dry and rough.

The RESTRUCTURING ACTIVE INGREDIENT is an active plant-based ingredient rich in oligosaccharides and peptides. It penetrates deep down to the basal layer, stimulates cellular activity and renewal of the skin.

The BIOLIPIDIC COMPLEX rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins A and E, revitalizes the skin. It regenerates cells membranes and reinforces skin's cells. Imperceptible water loss is limited.

Ideal for: All skin types
Contradictions: None
Length of treatment:   45 minutes
Series:  Once a week during 4 weeks
Maintenance:  Once or twice a month

Once your client has changed into spa appropriate attire has made themselves comfortable on the facial bed and you have preformed the standard skin analysis and consultation:

Step 1
	Remove the eye make-up with cotton pads moistened with the TWO-PHASE EYE MAKEUP REMOVER
	Apply the GENTLE PEELING CLEANSER 2 IN 1 to the face, neck and décolleté. Massage gently in circular movements.
	Rinse with sponges and water.
	Follow with steam & extractions. Finish with cotton pads moistened with the MOISTURIZING TONER, Pat dry.
Step 2
	Apply the MOISTURIZING AND RELAXING MASSAGE CREAM on the face, neck and décolleté.
	Perform the Academie Massage for 20 minutes.
Step 3
	Apply cotton pads moistened with MOISTURIZING TONER on the eyelids.
	Remove the 2 gauzes from their wrapping. Moisten them with the MOISTURIZING TONER. Unfold them and apply gauze under the nose to cover the lower part of the face. Apply the 2nd gauze in to cover the upper part of the face.
	Apply the INTENSE MOISTURE MASK on the gauze starting fromthe forehead to the cheeks, nose and neck.
	Apply the ACTIVATION GEL on the INTENSE MOISTURE MASK.
	Leave on for 15 minutes. Remove the mask by pulling the gauze from the bottom of the neck towards the forehead.
	Rinse with sponges and water. Finish with cotton pads moistened with the MOISTURIZING TONER.  Pat dry.
Step 4:
	Select the skin care product (HIGH ABSORBENT GEL, LIGHT FLUID, VELVETY CREAM or RICH CREAM) according to the skin type. Apply to face, neck and décolleté with light massages.

Finish by applying a dab of the Scientific System Lip Volumizer to render the lips fuller, firmer, smoother and well defined. Apply the Eye Contour Moisture Balm to soften wrinkles, fine lines & dark circles.

Complete Academie prescription for client.

For more information regarding Academie Scientifique, please e-mail info@academie.com or contact our office at 713.688.5900. For media information, contact Maria Murdock at mmurdock@skinacademie.com.

The content of this treatment was contributed by Edith Sebbar, Vice President of Education for Academie Scientifique.

This Month's Step-by-Step Contest Question

The three-phase hydration process includes Aloe Vera, 100% Apple Water and which other ingredient?