Lydia Answers
Lydia Answers Your Questions
It sounds as though your skin is suffering from dehydration along with the natural signs of aging. What most people don’t realize is that dehydration can accelerate the aging process. I recommend using the entire Repêchage Vita Cura Anti-Aging Program for your skin type. This collection is going to provide you with hydration and also help address the signs of aging that you are noticing. This collection is formulated with our patented anti-aging ingredients and exclusive seaweed, each of the active ingredients has the power to stimulate what young skin does naturally. Biomimetic Messenger Pentapeptide helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin's firmness and Marine Biopeptide helps increase elasticity. Use Repêchage Vita Cura Triple Action Cleansing Cream and Repêchage Vita Cura Renewal Toner with Salicylic Acid twice daily and follow with the Repêchage Vita Cura Cell Renewal Serum. For your daily and nightly moisturizer, use the Repêchage Vita Cura Triple Firming Cream. Apply in upward, circular movements paying special attention to your areas of concern such as the marionettes you mentioned. If you are also experiencing sagging or fine lines around the eye area, the Vita Cura Opti-Lift Serum is a great instant lift! Just dab around the eye area (don’t rub) and allow for it to fully absorb. You will see instant results and also long term benefits.
Since you love makeup, you should try the Repêchage Perfect Skin Liquid Foundation SPF 12! Our seaweed based formula provides you with SPF protection while also providing further anti-aging benefits!
I hope I was able to answer all of your questions, thank you for writing!
Lydia
You are referring to the Repechage 10-step Four Layer Facial. After removing exfoliant (either Honey & Almond Scrub, Hydra Refine 1 Minute Clarifying Mask or Rapidex) apply cotton saturated with desincrustation solution to areas of concern, such as pustules or comedones, and continue to steam for an additional 3-5 minutes. Desincrustation Solution will help soften debris around plugged follicle and help ease the extraction process. Good luck and thank you for choosing Repechage! Best, Lydia
Absolutely! Rapidex® is suitable for all skin types except chemically damaged and sunburned skin. Be sure to do a consultation and skin analysis with your client so you may choose the right type of exfoliation prior to the Four Layer Facial. Good luck!
Thank you for writing! The best way to determine your skin type is by going to www.repechage.com, click "locate a spa" and find a Repechage Spa de Beaute near you. A licensed esthetician in your area can thoroughly examine your skin and prescribe the skin care regime that is right for you. Judging by your description however, it sounds like you have a combination of issues to address.
If you are experiencing breakouts, you are probably using a harsh product on your skin that is actually causing more sensitivity and dehydration such as Benzoyl Peroxide or Glycolic Acid.
Cystic Acne is different from a large pimple and can only be treated by a medical doctor. Please do not try to extract these yourself as you can damage the follicle wall and spread the infection further.
I recommend you use the entire Repechage Hydra Medic Collection which can be used on your face and body. To address the dehydration you are experiencing use the Repechage C-Serum, which is like a multivitamin for the skin, twice daily. For dark spots you may have from old acne lesions, I suggest trying the Repechage Biolight Miracle Mask.
I hope that this information helps and I look forward to hearing how your skin looks!
Sincerely,
Lydia Sarfati
We have discontinued the seaweed and magnesium supplements. Thank you for enjoying them. I would like to recommend our Hydra Medic Nutritional Supplements - Freeze Dried Spirulina. If you haven't tried them yet, they are wonderful. I take 5 pills a day for great skin, hair and nails. Let me know what you think. Best regards, Lydia
Thank you for the invitation. I was unable to make it this year but hope I can next year. Thank you again for the great honor and I look forward to seeing you in the near future.
Lydia
I always say "I'm an esthetician, not a magician!" They did not get acne overnight and it won't go away overnight. But with continued professional treatments and an at-home care program, they will see results. Also, in your consultation with them, make sure that after sports or physical activity, that they wash their face with Hydra Medic Face Wash and follow with the Astringent. Also, be sure they are not drying their face at home with a dirty wash cloth. Also, if they wear baseball caps and tend to be breaking out around the hair line, swipe caps with a disinfectant. All of these could contribute to their breakouts. I look forward to seeing you in Vegas and Good Luck!
Thank you for your interest in my Facial Bar Concept- it is certainly a revolution in skin care and I would be very happy to learn that you build this concept in PR. Someone from our offices will call you to help you start this process. In the meantime you may also call our offices at 201-549-4200.
Keep me posted on your success! Best of Luck!
Thank you for your enthusiasm and interest in my Facial Bar concept. I am traveling today but will have someone from my office get in touch with you.
I look forward to working with you on your new project.
Best regards,
Lydia
You may view individual product ingredients online at www.repechage.com. Repêchage uses freshly harvested seaweed from the Brittany Coast of France. Seaweed harvesting in France is strictly regulated by the French government ensuring protection and renewability of this natural resource. In addition, the list of ECO CERT ingredients that we are using in our products is growing everyday. Many of our seaweeds are already certified and we are making an effort to continue to use ECO CERT ingredients. Please feel free to contact our main headquarters directly should you have further questions 1-800-248-SKIN.
Lydia
This is one of our #1 selling moisturizers and is in stock. Please call our corporate headquarters at 1800-248-SKIN and we would be happy to help you with this purchase.
Best regards, Lydia
Thank you for your interest in Repechage. We have two distributors in eastern Canada that you may choose to purchase from:
Aesthetician's Supply, 601 Magnetic Drive, Unit 17, Toronto, Ontario M3J3J2, 1-800-465-8170, 1-416-739-9000
&
Alternative Beauty Services Ltd. 1680 Courtney Park Drive E, Unit 9, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1R4,
1-905-670-0611
Good Luck and I personally welcome you to the professional salon and spa industry.
Lydia
Thank you for your email. You may purchase Repechage in Ghana through Allure Sales and Distribution Company
#14 Mission Street Kuku Hill, Osu R.E. P.O. Box AN 5852 Accra, North Ghana, West Africa
Tel #233-2178-4846
Best of luck and keep in touch! I hope to see you in Ghana again soon!
Lydia
During menopause, estrogen levels tend to decrease causing the changes in skin thickness and moisture content that you are experiencing. Once of my favorite products is the Repêchage Vita Cura Triple Firming Cream. I recommend applying this cream to your neck and face twice daily for the best results. What is incredible about this cream is that it contains Red Clover, which is known to mimic phytoestrogen hormones that stimulate skin thickness for the appearance of younger, plumper looking skin. It is actually able to trick your skin into thinking it’s younger! In addition, powerful pentapeptides and biopeptides from seaweed work to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while helping to boosting collagen.
Call our toll free number to request a product sample at 1-800-248-SKIN!
I hope I was able to answer all of your questions, thank you for writing!
Lydia
Please call our customer service department and they will be able to get you started with setting up an account. Good Luck on your Boards!
Lydia
Though it seems there are some similarities between the Repechage Vita Cure 5 Phase Firming Facial and The Repechage Four Layer Facial, the science, technology, and results are two totally different things.
The Four Layer Facial was designed for the needs of all skin types (with the exception of acne vulgaris and active rosacea). This treatment comes in two formulas: one for dry skin and one for oily skin. The Four Layer Facial can be customized for you client’s needs such as granular or chemical exfoliation and/or the use of extractions. The Four Layer Facial may also be used with or without the use of machines. This facial uses 2 different seaweeds rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals to help nourish, hydrate rejuvenate the skin. The last “layer” of The Four Layer Facial is a thermal mineral mask. This mask heats up and aids in the penetration of the 3 previous layers.
The Vita Cura 5 Phase Firming Facial was designed as an alternative to surgical rejuvenation. This treatment was specifically designed to invigorate, lift and firm mature skin. Proven ingredients that provide and instant trigger to younger looking skin.
This facial includes an Enzyatic Micropeel that works by digesting the dead surface proteins to uncover a more vibrant complexion.
A Cell Renewal Serum to repair and prevent DNA damage, and massage with the Triple Firming Cream that uses patented Peptide technology and seaweed to stimulate collagen production and prevent the breakdown of elastin.
The treatment then includes the application of a firming Spirulina Seaweed mask and finished with our Opti Lift Serum that instantly lifts out fine lines and wrinkles, giving instant results and long term benefits.
There are no machines used during the VC5 and extractions are not recommended.
No treatment is better than the other, it is up to you and your clients needs. Both are extremely enjoyable and results oriented.
Don’t forget to upgrade your clients with The Repechage Opti-Firm Eye Contour Treatment designed for dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles. A perfect addition to any service.
We are an international company represented in over 30 countries globally. I constantly hold conferences around the world and will be a guest speaker at CIDESCO WORLD Conference Korea, June 18 and 19 2011. Please refer to my events calendar for all my speaking engagements around the world. Best of luck, Lydia
Our exclusive authorized distributor in Thailand is Pan Clinic and their spas including La Bretagne. This is the only product that comes from our warehouse to Thailand. Please be sure to purchase products from our authorized dealers only. Thank you and Good luck! Lydia
It would depend on which state you wish to practice esthetics. Every state is run by it's own Board. Please check with local state board requirements.
Good Luck!
Lydia

Success is within the grasp of every skin care professional - just follow Lydia's advice!