What is your face and body wash doing for you skin?

There is a harsh chemical in foaming products that destroys the skin and accelerates the ageing process radically. This detergent is in nearly all skincare products that lathers; shampoos, face wash, soap, shower gels, even the expensive ones and those supposedly mild ones for babies.

This abrasive chemical is has many guises, but is mostly known as SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate). Although most ingredients with names ending in Sulphate have the same effect. The skin is cleverly designed to protect the body from threats such as free radicals and pathogens. It does so by creating a protective shield made of lipids (sebum) on the surface of the skin called the acid mantle.

Every time you wash your skin with a products containing SLS, this protective shield is destroyed, leaving the skin vulnerable to its enemies. The skin will then immediately try to rebuild its protective layer… Only to be again defeated by the next wash.

This cycle is exhausting for the skin, causing it to age, become sensitive and open to all sort of skin disorders. Not to mention what might happen when your skin no longer has this effective barrier.

Here at Soveral, we do not use SLS or SLES in any of my formulas/products. They are all SLS free!!

After many years of designing and creating bespoke perfumes and personal care for her clients, Alexandra continues to extend her expertise. She can now add scent identities to unique and innovative property developments.

Buxmead, a luxury gated penthouse and apartment complex situated in the prestigious London area of Hampstead, is the first to receive Soveral Scent Identity treatment.

Alexandra was given a free hand to showcase her talents and creativity. Paying close attention to each room and its qualities, she married them with the surrounding “scents” that Buxmead sat within. Bringing the outside in, to an inspired softer note that compliments the woody tone. The main ingredient that features within the fragrance is Fir Balsam. A woody scent that is fresh and evoking a sense of safety. Giving the resident a wonderful ‘welcome home’ feeling.

Buxmead is an intriguing concept that focuses on celebrating craftsmanship and supreme quality that exists within the building’s structure. The focus on craft makes Buxmead and Alexandra the perfect fit.

My name is Astrid, the Massage Therapist at the Alexandra Soveral Clinic. This week I would like to share some good news!

I injured my knee 3 years ago and struggled with it for over a year and a half until I had Arthroscopy, a type of keyhole surgery. The doctor’s findings were not very encouraging as he informed me that the knee was incredibly damaged and would need a full knee replacement in the near future.

Luckily, just before the operation I discovered the Egoscue Method of Postural Alignment... I know that the bones in the body are held in place by the muscles and the connective tissue so was keen to try anything that would avoid any type of surgery. I now have doing these 20 minute exercises daily for the past 15 months and the results have been amazing.

This week I had another X ray of the knee and it now shows space between the joints which was previously diagnosed as bone on bone, giving a near pain-free movement.

I have been cycling, going on long walks, even enjoying Hip Hop and Salsa dancing! In other words I have my active life back and at the tender age of 57!!!

If you are suffering with joint issues in your body, at any age, please don't give up! With a little determination and guidance there is a lot you can do to get better!

If you are inspired by this story and would like more information, please contact Astrid at the Soveral Clinic.