BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
The bespoke French skincare line Biologique Recherche has a reputation for astounding effectiveness based on a clinical approach to beauty care using intentionally pure, concentrated, raw ingredients and innovative and meticulous protocols and procedures. Biologique Recherche products contain a high concentration of active ingredients including botanical, marine and biological extracts. They have no added fragrances to preserve the integrity of the formulas and minimize the risk of allergic reactions. They are cold-processed to retain the original structure of the active ingredients.
The breadth and complexity of the Biologique Recherche product line bring a richness to these facials. A variety of boosters and cofactors combined with specific massage techniques elevate these treatments and provide targeted results.
You can purchase your Biologique Recherche products online! When setting up your account, be sure to list Sage Spa as your preferred spa.
Boosters
Biologique Recherche offers an array of wonderful targeted treatments with specific handwork to manipulate the skin and complement the action of the product. These boosters offer an amazing tool in the treatment room.
The Soin Lissant offers intense hydration and treats sensitive, reactive, stressed skin making it great for pre and post-procedure. It is also wonderful for plumping fine lines and wrinkles.
A serum featuring hyaluronic acid, silk extract, and royal jelly provides deep hydration and renewal and is combined with a unique powder of milk proteins to protect and calm the skin. It is infused with a sculpting massage and lymphatic drainage to smooth and lift the face.
The Lift C.V.S provides an invigorating manual exfoliation along with lifting. It smooths, tones and strengthens the skin with a hydrating serum featuring silk extract, hyaluronic acid, and arnica delivered with a granulated powder of milk protein and silica-rich microalgae to remove impurities and dead skin cells. This treatment can be likened to manual microdermabrasion with the added benefit of drenching the skin with active ingredients to refine and revitalize.
The Lotion MC110 is both purifying and plumping. Phytoplankton offers a highly stimulating boost to energize and tone the skin, burdock root balances through hydrating and sebum regulating properties while a dose of Vitamin B3 and AHA’s counteract inflammation and smooth the complexion, reducing signs of aging as well as acne-related imperfections. The lotion MC 110 no 1 is also offered in a retail complement and can be incorporated into a home care routine.
The Booster VIP 02 is an innovative treatment that brightens and brings a soft radiance to the skin. A special oxygenating complex boosts cellular respiration for improved barrier function while Dandelion fructans counteract pollution and Chlorella microalgae detoxify and stimulate cell metabolism. The products micro-massage texture dances over the face bringing the energy of fresh air to the skin leaving it pure, clear and revitalized.
COFACTORS
Cofactors are targeted masks
The Biovceteur Marine can be used alone but is customarily layered in treatment along with other masks, often referred to as the triple lift (available in the facial duration of 90 minutes or more) it is an incredibly rejuvenating combination of product and technique. The other cofactors are applied as treatment masks, either as the primary mask in the facial or as a second and subsequent mask step to further target specific skin conditions and increase the benefits of the facial.
Collagen Caviar Mask is stimulating, soothing and reduces redness. A hydrating and toning treatment to soften fine lines and wrinkles.
Mask PIGM 400 treats hyperpigmentation for a more even complexion.
Feerie Mask Treatment is a hydrating toning marine collagen mask to plump fine lines and wrinkles. It provides a significant tightening effect for smoothing the features and reducing pore size.
Biovecteur Marine Treatment is an energizing seaweed mask excellent for repairing signs of aging and smoothing deeper wrinkles. This anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant Japanese algae marine treatment is also great for sun recovery.
* Due to iodine content this treatment is not appropriate if you are allergic to shellfish.