basq BOUNCE BACK Aromacology Spa Kit

Bounce Back Aromacology Spa Kit  - Whether you’re bouncing back from pregnancy, weight loss or just looking to energize and feel refreshed, BasqNYC’s new aromacology spa kit is the perfect head to toe lift! The BounceBack kit is packaged in a stylish, colorful two piece box that includes: a 4 oz. Citrus Sugar Body Polish; two ½ oz glass bottles of Resilient Body Oil; a 5 oz tube of Soothing Foot Relief; and a ½ oz pot jar of Cucumber Tea Eye Gel. The kit makes the perfect self or friend gift.
    
Citrus Sugar Body Polish— Off with the old and hello to the new! This rich blend of antioxidants, vitamins and essential oils hydrates, nourishes and improves elasticity so your skin feels energized. Massage wet skin with these natural sugar crystals to gently exfoliate without drying. The antioxidant rich blend of Rosehip, Grapeseed and Hazelnut Oil, Vitamins A, C and E plus White Tea works with your skin's natural resiliency process for deep toning. The whipped Shea Butter complex locks in moisture and nutrients to smooth and refine skin and help prevent or lessen the appearance of stretch marks.  The Exotic Neroli and Sweet Orange aromas awaken the senses so you feel refreshed mind and body!

4 oz / 120ml Jar           
   
Resilient Body Oil – The ultimate rebound help!  This blend of essential oils rich in essential fatty acids works with your skin to improve resiliency, elasticity and lessen the appearance of stretch marks or uneven tone.  Super Antioxidant Vitamin E nourishes and rejuvenates while Hazelnut, Rosehip, Grapeseed, Wheatgerm oils penetrate for the ultimate bounce back. The hand-picked essential oils absorb quickly and deeply leaving skin feeling wonderfully silky and smooth. Use mornings on damp skin after a warm shower or in the evening to smooth and tone skin overnight.  Massage deeply in a circular motion for concentrated attention to problem areas.  

Two 0.5 oz / 15 ml Bottles       

Cucumber Tea Eye Gel - Open your eyes to all your possibilities! Whether you’ve had a long night up or just need to soothe tired, puffy eyes, this cooling gel delivers instant results. Cucumber and Tea provide a powerful antioxidant blend that helps smooth and soothe puffiness while rich hydrators and a gentle cooling tingle provide instant relief. For daily use, just dab a small amount to under and side areas of eye before applying make-up. You'll feel the difference right away. For a more intensive night time treatment, apply a thicker layer and leave on for 20 minutes or overnight. This is the easy way to a fresh start to your day (or night), bright, refreshed eyes instantly!

0.5 oz / 15 ml Jar           

Soothing Foot and Leg Relief - Soothe, cool and tingle tired legs and feet back into action.  This antioxidant rich blend of green tea, eucalyptus, cucumber, lavender and aloe vera energizes and soothes away fatigue instantly.  The cooling tingle is the perfect all over body refresher after a brisk walk, workout or long day. This light textured lotion absorbs quickly while the invigorating lavender scent is absolutely divine. Smooth it on in an upward motion and relax -- you’ll feel the difference immediately!  Use all over body for an instant body energizer.
 
5 oz / 150 ml Tube        

basqNYC Aromacology

Aromacology fuses the traditions of aromatherapy with the psychology of how scents affect the mind for a complete approach to beauty.  Each treatment delivers positive energy within pampering effective skin care.  For centuries, Essential Oils have been known to benefit the body. More recent studies in psychology have shown the powerful and dramatic affects scents have on memory and mood.  

At Basq, we have taken a unique approach blending these two principles to create treatments that soothe and tone skin while uplifting scents empower the mind.  Each aromacology blend uses hand selected Essential Oils and Plant Extracts that deliver a head to toe energizing experience.  Rich textures, aromatic scents and soothing skin treatments replenish, refresh and revive.  When you blend the mental and physical the result is complete beauty that lets a woman look and feel her best.

Bounce Back Aromacology Spa Kit
Core Ingredient Glossary

Aromacology blends the benefits of aromatherapy with the science of how scent affects the mind.  Essential oils and plant extracts have powerful benefits for the body while their scents affect mood, energy level and overall health.   Working with a team of aromacologists and perfumers, basq hand-selected essential oils and plant extracts to create energizing, effective blends for the body and mind.

Hazel Nut Oil (Corylus Avellana) - Hazelnut oil is rich in essential fatty acids (EFA’s), vitamins, minerals and proteins. Skin research has shown the EFA’s use the skin’s natural hydration process to help nourish the skin so it can keep its natural resiliency and bounce. Hazelnut is known for its skin nourishing, softening and restorative properties. It is heralded as an oil that helps tone and tighten the skin.

Sesame Oil (Sesamum Indicum) - Sesame oil is a good source of vitamins E and B complex, minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus as well as protein and lecithin. It contains excellent moisturizing properties and is believed to help fade skin unevenness.

Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) - Sweet almond oil is rich in EFA’s, proteins, vitamins and minerals. This rich emollient oil helps relieve dryness, itching and softens and soothes the skin. It conditions the skin to promote a smoother, balanced appearance and is also known to relieve muscular aches and pains.

Wheat Germ Oil (Triticum Vulgare) - Wheatgerm oil is very high in vitamins A, D and E and EFA’s. It is known as a regenerative oil that can help promote smoother, younger looking skin and help improve the appearance of stretch marks.

Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera) - Grapeseed oil is rich in EFA’s, vitamins, minerals and protein.  It has great skin moisturizing properties and is purported to have regenerative and restructuring virtues. It has mildly astringent qualities which help tighten and tone the appearance of the skin. It absorbs well without feeling greasy.

Rosehip Fruit Extract (Rosa Canina) - Rosehip oils rich in EFA’s and Vitamin E makes it an excellent skin moisturizer as it uses the body’s natural hydration process. It is known to help rejuvenate the appearance of skin. It helps reduce the signs of ageing and the drying effects of the environment on the skin.

Sunflower Oil (Helianthus Annuus) - An oil rich in EFA’s and a high amount of vitamin E, it uses the bodies natural hydration systems to moisturize and improve skin elasticity.

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus Globulus) - Eucalyptus oil has an uplifting and stimulating aroma that can help one overcome sluggishness and fatigue and restore a sense of well being and emotional balance. It is known to help refresh and soothe the skin and relieve itching.

Geranium (Pelrgonium gaveolens): Geranium is believed to rejuvenate skin cells and promote the appearance of balanced, healthy skin. It is also recommended to lessen the appearance of varicose veins and cellulite. Its uplifting scent helps calm the anxiety and tension of emotionally and physically demanding days.

Aloe Vera (Barbadensis Leaf Juice)– Recognized for its healing and restorative properties, Aloe Vera is known to calm inflammation and soothe the skin.  It is also known to be a great skin moisturizer that helps keep skin supple by bringing oxygen to the cells, therefore increasing the synthesis and strength of the skin tissue.

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)  - Cucumber is known to be extremely refreshing, soothing and cooling to the skin. It is a natural source of Vitamin C, caffeic acid, erepsin, proteolytic enzymes and Vitamin B1. Cucumber's high water content makes it naturally hydrating -- a must for refreshed, nourished skin.

Eucalyptus (Globulus Leaf) - Eucalyptus oil has an uplifting and stimulating aroma that can help one overcome sluggishness and fatigue and restore a sense of well being and emotional balance. It is known to help refresh and soothe the dry, itchy skin.
 
Green Tea (Camelia sinensis) - Green tea is naturally rich in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants which can protect the body from free radicals and reduce skin damage. It is believed to protect against damage from environmental pollutants, especially ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and helps prevent skin unevenness, dark spots and inflammation.

Lavender (Lavendula vera) - Floral aromatic plant essence is possibly the most widely used essential oil. It is renowned for its ability to calm, refresh and relax the senses, helping with sleep and fatigue.  It is said to relieve stress, work as an anti-inflammatory and normalize any skin type.

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parki) – This natural fat comes from the fruit of the Karite tree. It is known to protect skin from dehydration.  It  also restores skin suppleness, and moisturization while improving the overall appearance of irritated skin.

Sugar (Sucrose) – This natural exfoliator gently removes damaged, dead and dry cells so fresh, healthy-looking skin can appear.
 
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - This well known anti-oxidant is known to help defend against free radical damage especially when used in concert with Vitamin E.  Vitamin C has also been popularized for its known ability to work with the skin to build collagen and promote healing of tissue damage.

Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) – Rich antioxidant that helps replenish and fortify the skin especially when combined with Vitamin C. 

Vitamin A (Retinyl Palmitate) – Believed to be essential for the generation and function of the skin cells, it can help improve skin’s texture, firmness and smoothness.

White Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis) – The buds and leaves of green tea that are minimally processed and known to have therapeutic effects that help protect against bacteria and allergens.

Jojoba Oil (Simmondsis chineses)- Extracted from the edible seeds of the desert shrub Simondsia californica, Jojoba is known for its ability to help maintain the suppleness of skin by preventing water loss and improving water retention.  The oils absorb into the deeper layers of the skin to help condition so skin feels smoother and softer.