naturalwoman | The Börlind Magazine | 2/2013

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LEAF OF THE LINDEN TREE A SYMBOL OF GREEN GLAMOUR

A Real Eye-Catcher!

Your guide to finding the perfect mascara

Future Trend 3D is everywhere, including cosmetics

Wanderlust Off to shoppers’ paradise – rediscovering Dubai

The Sensuous

Beauty www.boerlind.com

ISSUE 2/2013

Special care for couperose.

editorial & content

portrait | 4 Lisa Martinek on life after 40, values and friendships among women

beauty | 7 The perfect mascara for all kinds of lashes!

How much anti-aging does the world really need?

news | 10 News from the shea butter organic farming project

research & knowledge | 13

Dear Readers,

SENSACEA Mild care and noticeable relief for highly sensitive, irritated skin!

Particularly mild and gentle innovative care delivers visible results and optimum compatibility. Intensive care and noticeable relief for highly sensitive, irritated skin prone to couperose or rosacea. Alleviate slight to moderate facial redness and reduce temporary areas of redness.

100% free from fragrance, colourants, paraffins, parabens, silicons, PEG, animal extracts

Impressive 3D technologies are making their way into cosmetics

It is my great pleasure to invite you to let yourself be inspired and entertained by the compelling topics in “natural woman” 2013/2014. I am pleased that Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is seeking to become greener and more sustainable. Read about this exciting development for yourself. From page 20 onwards, we take you on a journey to the desert with us.

And there is something else I am very pleased to introduce: Our homepage has featured a radiant new design since September 2013.

“Tradition meets modernity” is the motto of our new look, which gives top priority to being user-friendly. To this end, we have added a retailer search function that will quickly enable you to find physical stores as well as online shops carrying our products. In this way, we are responding to the wishes expressed by many consumers who do not have a specialty retail store in their area. Visit our homepage and test the new search function for yourself. We are naturally always growing and changing!

events | 16 Green glamour at the gala for fragrance stars in Berlin

worldwide | 20 Next stop, Dubai: Join us on the trip!

care & wellness | 24 How gentle care can improve skin with rosacea

service | 27

www.boerlind.com

Letters from readers, questions and answers Sincerely yours, Imprint

www.dadosens.com

CERTIFIED NATURAL COSMETICS

Daniela Lindner BÖRLIND Management Team Member

* Ǧ Ƥ Ǥ The sustainability standard for ecologically oriented companies.

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND is certified by EcoControl.

The seal guarantees compliance with strict ecological standards. www.eco-control.com | In addition to having earned the EcoControl seal, TAUTROPFEN is also BDIH-certified. www-bdih.de | The CSE logo is the sustainability standard for ecologically oriented companies. www.angewandte-wirtschaftsethik.org

Medical care. Natural effect.

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Special care for couperose.

editorial & content

portrait | 4 Lisa Martinek on life after 40, values and friendships among women

beauty | 7 The perfect mascara for all kinds of lashes!

How much anti-aging does the world really need?

news | 10 News from the shea butter organic farming project

research & knowledge | 13

Dear Readers,

SENSACEA Mild care and noticeable relief for highly sensitive, irritated skin!

Particularly mild and gentle innovative care delivers visible results and optimum compatibility. Intensive care and noticeable relief for highly sensitive, irritated skin prone to couperose or rosacea. Alleviate slight to moderate facial redness and reduce temporary areas of redness.

100% free from fragrance, colourants, paraffins, parabens, silicons, PEG, animal extracts

Impressive 3D technologies are making their way into cosmetics

It is my great pleasure to invite you to let yourself be inspired and entertained by the compelling topics in “natural woman” 2013/2014. I am pleased that Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, is seeking to become greener and more sustainable. Read about this exciting development for yourself. From page 20 onwards, we take you on a journey to the desert with us.

And there is something else I am very pleased to introduce: Our homepage has featured a radiant new design since September 2013.

“Tradition meets modernity” is the motto of our new look, which gives top priority to being user-friendly. To this end, we have added a retailer search function that will quickly enable you to find physical stores as well as online shops carrying our products. In this way, we are responding to the wishes expressed by many consumers who do not have a specialty retail store in their area. Visit our homepage and test the new search function for yourself. We are naturally always growing and changing!

events | 16 Green glamour at the gala for fragrance stars in Berlin

worldwide | 20 Next stop, Dubai: Join us on the trip!

care & wellness | 24 How gentle care can improve skin with rosacea

service | 27

www.boerlind.com

Letters from readers, questions and answers Sincerely yours, Imprint

www.dadosens.com

CERTIFIED NATURAL COSMETICS

Daniela Lindner BÖRLIND Management Team Member

* Ǧ Ƥ Ǥ The sustainability standard for ecologically oriented companies.

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND is certified by EcoControl.

The seal guarantees compliance with strict ecological standards. www.eco-control.com | In addition to having earned the EcoControl seal, TAUTROPFEN is also BDIH-certified. www-bdih.de | The CSE logo is the sustainability standard for ecologically oriented companies. www.angewandte-wirtschaftsethik.org

Medical care. Natural effect.

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portrait

The 41-year-old is one of Germany’s most successful actresses. Audiences can still learn much more about her as a person, however. Lisa Martinek opens up in an interview with “natural woman”.

Actress. Your dream job?

Yes, absolutely! As a child, I always wanted to have a career that didn’t leave me longing for my leisure time and hobbies. I simply like to work. I love concentrating on different characters and telling stories because I love working with the German language.

“I am many things, but not a lone wolf.”

Lisa Martinek

What films will you drop everything else to watch?

I am a total series junkie and proud of it. I am especially hooked on American series like “The Good Wife” or “Mad Men”. I think the Americans are more advanced than we are in regard to comedy. The roles are played with such self-irony, clarity and seriousness. If these types of series existed in Germany, I would want to play a role in them.

In your last movie, “Willkommen im Club”, you help a young refugee named Jamaal reach his father. Would you do the same thing as the woman in the movie?

That is hard to say. The heart wants to help and the mind says: You can’t do that. There are rights, laws, boundaries. It was exciting to tell the story of the inner conflicts that a person who finds themselves in such a situation seems to experience. I would always try to help, but not act irrationally.

You are in fact socially active and serve as an ambassador for the foundation “Stiftung AtemWeg”. That is a very special project. What does the foundation do?

“AtemWeg” educates people about lung diseases and promotes research and treatment.

Why do you actively support this cause?

The foundation is relatively young; it has only been in existence for three years now. I was astounded that so little research has been conducted on the organs of the respiratory tract. After all it is a topic that affects all of us, if nothing else because of the polluted air that we breathe on a daily basis - and that will certainly only become worse in the future. I am a health-conscious person, and having children has made me even more so.

What does your personal commitment involve?

We ambassadors are present at many events. We held an auction for things that it is impossible to buy anywhere else, such as a day of filming on the set with me.

Did you really take someone on the set with you?

Of course, it was a lot of fun. The family came for a long weekend and was able to experience a day of filming.

We ate lunch together in my trailer.

You have two daughters, three-year-old Ella and 15month-old Carla. What do you try to teach them about social commitment?

I believe that children imitate what they watch adults doing. I see that with my three-year-old daughter. She uses her doll to mimic whatever I am doing with my youngest daughter. Children mirror our own behavior.

You see and recognize things that you have not always consciously perceived before. And you naturally live out your values as a result.

You have been married to the actor Giulio Ricciarelli since 2009 and have actually taken his name, isn’t that correct?

Yes, that is right. In private I am a Ricciarelli. áá

A look at her filmography 1997

2001

2007

HÄRTETEST motion picture (nominated in the Best Leading Actress category for the German Film Awards)

FAUST 1 + 2 Stage play Schauspielhaus Leipzig

WILLKOMMEN IM WESTERWALD TV feature film ARD (German CIVIS Television Prize)

2000

2003

VOM KÜSSEN UND FLIEGEN TV feature film arte/ARD

DER VERLORENE SOHN TV feature film Sat 1

ON THE SET. 2010 with Senta Berger and Friedrich von Thun for the film “Hochzeiten”.

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portrait

The 41-year-old is one of Germany’s most successful actresses. Audiences can still learn much more about her as a person, however. Lisa Martinek opens up in an interview with “natural woman”.

Actress. Your dream job?

Yes, absolutely! As a child, I always wanted to have a career that didn’t leave me longing for my leisure time and hobbies. I simply like to work. I love concentrating on different characters and telling stories because I love working with the German language.

“I am many things, but not a lone wolf.”

Lisa Martinek

What films will you drop everything else to watch?

I am a total series junkie and proud of it. I am especially hooked on American series like “The Good Wife” or “Mad Men”. I think the Americans are more advanced than we are in regard to comedy. The roles are played with such self-irony, clarity and seriousness. If these types of series existed in Germany, I would want to play a role in them.

In your last movie, “Willkommen im Club”, you help a young refugee named Jamaal reach his father. Would you do the same thing as the woman in the movie?

That is hard to say. The heart wants to help and the mind says: You can’t do that. There are rights, laws, boundaries. It was exciting to tell the story of the inner conflicts that a person who finds themselves in such a situation seems to experience. I would always try to help, but not act irrationally.

You are in fact socially active and serve as an ambassador for the foundation “Stiftung AtemWeg”. That is a very special project. What does the foundation do?

“AtemWeg” educates people about lung diseases and promotes research and treatment.

Why do you actively support this cause?

The foundation is relatively young; it has only been in existence for three years now. I was astounded that so little research has been conducted on the organs of the respiratory tract. After all it is a topic that affects all of us, if nothing else because of the polluted air that we breathe on a daily basis - and that will certainly only become worse in the future. I am a health-conscious person, and having children has made me even more so.

What does your personal commitment involve?

We ambassadors are present at many events. We held an auction for things that it is impossible to buy anywhere else, such as a day of filming on the set with me.

Did you really take someone on the set with you?

Of course, it was a lot of fun. The family came for a long weekend and was able to experience a day of filming.

We ate lunch together in my trailer.

You have two daughters, three-year-old Ella and 15month-old Carla. What do you try to teach them about social commitment?

I believe that children imitate what they watch adults doing. I see that with my three-year-old daughter. She uses her doll to mimic whatever I am doing with my youngest daughter. Children mirror our own behavior.

You see and recognize things that you have not always consciously perceived before. And you naturally live out your values as a result.

You have been married to the actor Giulio Ricciarelli since 2009 and have actually taken his name, isn’t that correct?

Yes, that is right. In private I am a Ricciarelli. áá

A look at her filmography 1997

2001

2007

HÄRTETEST motion picture (nominated in the Best Leading Actress category for the German Film Awards)

FAUST 1 + 2 Stage play Schauspielhaus Leipzig

WILLKOMMEN IM WESTERWALD TV feature film ARD (German CIVIS Television Prize)

2000

2003

VOM KÜSSEN UND FLIEGEN TV feature film arte/ARD

DER VERLORENE SOHN TV feature film Sat 1

ON THE SET. 2010 with Senta Berger and Friedrich von Thun for the film “Hochzeiten”.

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beauty

“Charlotte and I are close friends.”

Black moments: Which mascara for which lashes?

PERFECT DUO. Lisa Martinek and Swiss actress Charlotte Schwab.

áá I have been working under the name Lisa Martinek for so long that changing it seemed impractical.

How Italian are things at your house? My husband is not a typical Italian and I am not a typical Swabian because I grew up in Stuttgart. However, my husband speaks only Italian to the children. We naturally also have family in Italy who we see on a regular basis. I think the Italian mentality is marvelous. I am especially impressed by how the people there treat children. Everything is more relaxed. Children are not considered an annoyance in Italy. People listen to them and spend more time with them. It seems to me that this is often different in Germany.

For the past five year, viewers have known you as Clara Hertz in the crime series “Das Duo” on ZDF. You were unconventional, nonconformist and independent on the show. How much of Clara Hertz is there in Lisa Martinek?

Clara Hertz is more of a lone wolf with a fear of commitment. I am totally family-oriented and have an established group of friends. My husband and I have been together for eleven years now. I do like to be by myself sometimes, however. I enjoy spending time alone.

One of your co-actresses in the TV series was Charlotte Schwab, who is a good friend of yours. What makes this friendship between two women so special?

2013 WILLKOMMEN IM CLUB TV feature film Sat 1 BELLA FAMILIA TV feature film ZDF GLAMOROUS. Lisa Martinek and her husband Giulio Ricciarelli at the Hessian Film Awards.

Three Eye-Catching Solutions!

Charlotte is even the godmother of my children.

We met a long time ago, back when we were acting in the Thalia Theater together. I was a student at the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre, and Charlotte was already a full-time actress. I remember her very well and she always claims that she remembers me well too, but I don’t believe her. Charlotte is simply extremely charming. We met again approximately eight years ago, when we began filming “Das Duo”. We are fundamentally very different. As a result, we complement each other very well and can share our thoughts and feelings better.

Ma s

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Which one is best for you?

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What is the basis for true friendship?

You have to have a great deal of trust in each other and show respect. I don’t have that many close friends, perhaps four, but Charlotte is one of them. Friendships need to be unconditional in some ways and must be able to withstand crises at times.

According to a survey by the Gesellschaft für Erfahrungswissenschaftliche Sozialforschung, an association for empirical social research, approximately half of all German women feel more comfortable between the ages of 40 and 59 than they did at 20. What about you personally?

I do in fact feel very comfortable at my current age. That is mainly because I feel physically fit, far removed from any of the ailments of old age, and one simply has more experience than young people do. This mixture makes life after 40 interesting, I think. Not everyone feels comfortable in their own skin in their early 20s.

What makes women attractive?

In my opinion, people who feel comfortable in their own bodies are beautiful. I think you can tell if someone feels comfortable with themselves or not. People who have this aura of satisfaction about them are more interesting to me.

What do you do for yourself?

I started taking ballet at age four and didn’t stop until I was 16 and decided to focus on acting. I still enjoy exercise very much and now do yoga and Pilates. You’ll often find me Nordic walking in the English Garden in Munich.

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beauty

“Charlotte and I are close friends.”

Black moments: Which mascara for which lashes?

PERFECT DUO. Lisa Martinek and Swiss actress Charlotte Schwab.

áá I have been working under the name Lisa Martinek for so long that changing it seemed impractical.

How Italian are things at your house? My husband is not a typical Italian and I am not a typical Swabian because I grew up in Stuttgart. However, my husband speaks only Italian to the children. We naturally also have family in Italy who we see on a regular basis. I think the Italian mentality is marvelous. I am especially impressed by how the people there treat children. Everything is more relaxed. Children are not considered an annoyance in Italy. People listen to them and spend more time with them. It seems to me that this is often different in Germany.

For the past five year, viewers have known you as Clara Hertz in the crime series “Das Duo” on ZDF. You were unconventional, nonconformist and independent on the show. How much of Clara Hertz is there in Lisa Martinek?

Clara Hertz is more of a lone wolf with a fear of commitment. I am totally family-oriented and have an established group of friends. My husband and I have been together for eleven years now. I do like to be by myself sometimes, however. I enjoy spending time alone.

One of your co-actresses in the TV series was Charlotte Schwab, who is a good friend of yours. What makes this friendship between two women so special?

2013 WILLKOMMEN IM CLUB TV feature film Sat 1 BELLA FAMILIA TV feature film ZDF GLAMOROUS. Lisa Martinek and her husband Giulio Ricciarelli at the Hessian Film Awards.

Three Eye-Catching Solutions!

Charlotte is even the godmother of my children.

We met a long time ago, back when we were acting in the Thalia Theater together. I was a student at the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre, and Charlotte was already a full-time actress. I remember her very well and she always claims that she remembers me well too, but I don’t believe her. Charlotte is simply extremely charming. We met again approximately eight years ago, when we began filming “Das Duo”. We are fundamentally very different. As a result, we complement each other very well and can share our thoughts and feelings better.

Ma s

Here they are, the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND lash brushes for individual, perfectly alluring eyes.

Which one is best for you?

Find out here.

The cara b “ l all o little b ack lack cca s pur num pos ions – this ber” f e len or gth brush mu en lti vi the m a s lash sually e dde wit d c s and h con a nour url. M gives ta a is jojo ining hing f de orm gum ba o ul il an a d be rabic, a esw ax.

curly

What is the basis for true friendship?

You have to have a great deal of trust in each other and show respect. I don’t have that many close friends, perhaps four, but Charlotte is one of them. Friendships need to be unconditional in some ways and must be able to withstand crises at times.

According to a survey by the Gesellschaft für Erfahrungswissenschaftliche Sozialforschung, an association for empirical social research, approximately half of all German women feel more comfortable between the ages of 40 and 59 than they did at 20. What about you personally?

I do in fact feel very comfortable at my current age. That is mainly because I feel physically fit, far removed from any of the ailments of old age, and one simply has more experience than young people do. This mixture makes life after 40 interesting, I think. Not everyone feels comfortable in their own skin in their early 20s.

What makes women attractive?

In my opinion, people who feel comfortable in their own bodies are beautiful. I think you can tell if someone feels comfortable with themselves or not. People who have this aura of satisfaction about them are more interesting to me.

What do you do for yourself?

I started taking ballet at age four and didn’t stop until I was 16 and decided to focus on acting. I still enjoy exercise very much and now do yoga and Pilates. You’ll often find me Nordic walking in the English Garden in Munich.

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Lon Ma g Last The scara ing V olu app some blac me k wh lies a l

ook t th mo mo thick re col icker e o b r vid e volu r, long r. Lash rush u p e rat al las tuou r and es e h s Jojo d by t is pe . Each rf h i b tion a an e bris ectly ndids sep tles t h e asam fro e la . m s pro the hes, w e oil c s on ves h h col ala tr ile re dior a sin ee i dhe m sio n.

precis

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volum inous

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beauty

Aged to Perfection!

COLUMN

Anti-aging – fact or fiction?

CHRISTA MÖLLER. Journalist and former Beauty director for the German women’s magazine “Brigitte” on anti-aging.

Five to ten years are possible!

Sometimes I just have to do it: I ask women outright what anti-aging remedy they use.

Sorry, it is something of an occupational hazard for me. After all, a look at someone’s skin immediately tells you if something is wrong. Such as when the skin is dull, red, dry or patchy. I wish I could always carry a bag of samples with me and distribute them as needed in such cases. It goes without saying that cosmetics cannot work miracles (even though they are often promised) – but skin that is well cared for simply looks smoother and more radiant, is a little plump and has a delicate shine. Unfortunately, over the years factors such as stress, air conditioning, insufficient hormones, excess sun and too little sleep cause skin to become imbalanced. These factors can be combated with suitable skin care products, however. These must be exactly tailored to the skin, fitting like a key in a lock.

The ratio of lipids and liquid is just as important as the active substances themselves. If you are uncertain which product to choose, seek consultation. Pair an anti-aging product with make-up perfectly suited to your complexion for an unbeatable combination: It is not hard to look five or ten years younger with fresh, radiant skin! And that is a promise!

Many women have come to realize: Forever young is out, new aging is in.

Modern formulas can do just that: They are a powerful mix of nature and high tech.

T

here are beauty blogs such a “FabForties – The blog for fabulous women over 40” or the “Aging Booth app” that provides an entertaining glimpse of what one might look like at age 70. How much anti-aging does the world really need? Lots of it.

But slightly sweetened, please, and with a fine air of serenity. After all, if there is one thing we know it is this: Aging cannot be put off forever. But quality of life and beauty can be kept at high levels for as long as possible – and they definitely make us feel younger.

Cosmetic research is always developing exciting new anti-aging effects for that very reason. After all, new findings from the field of biotechnology are providing us with ever greater insights into the needs and complex functions of the skin.

The heroes of the “new aging” process: innovative active ingredients and a good dose of serenity.

While creams in the 1960s only protected the skin barrier, modern products are enriched with innovative, targetedly effective nourishing formulas: signal peptides, liposomes, natural hyaluronic acid from jelly fungus, aquaporines (water-storing channels in the skin), stimulating extracts from the coastal salicornia plant or plant extracts with a 3D structure that enables other ingredients to become even more effective. And these are just a few examples. The plant world is immeasurably rich in potential active ingredients that benefit the skin, offer it a change of pace and stimulate its functions. Of course that is not the key to eternal youth. But women want much more, something that makes them look beautiful no matter what their age. That can be achieved with care perfectly suited to their particular skin type. And that is not fiction. n

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL WITH ”LL REGENERATION”.

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND’s LL Regeneration range contains the highly effective LL-Biokomplex. With the aid of state-of-the-art organic ingredients and superior care substances from nature, this regenerating facial care series is perfectly tailored to the needs of demanding skin. Renewal of the skin cells is accelerated and moisture increased to give your complexion more freshness and a vibrant radiance.

Visit ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND on Facebook – www.facebook.com/boerlind.naturkosmetik

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www.boerlind.com

beauty

Aged to Perfection!

COLUMN

Anti-aging – fact or fiction?

CHRISTA MÖLLER. Journalist and former Beauty director for the German women’s magazine “Brigitte” on anti-aging.

Five to ten years are possible!

Sometimes I just have to do it: I ask women outright what anti-aging remedy they use.

Sorry, it is something of an occupational hazard for me. After all, a look at someone’s skin immediately tells you if something is wrong. Such as when the skin is dull, red, dry or patchy. I wish I could always carry a bag of samples with me and distribute them as needed in such cases. It goes without saying that cosmetics cannot work miracles (even though they are often promised) – but skin that is well cared for simply looks smoother and more radiant, is a little plump and has a delicate shine. Unfortunately, over the years factors such as stress, air conditioning, insufficient hormones, excess sun and too little sleep cause skin to become imbalanced. These factors can be combated with suitable skin care products, however. These must be exactly tailored to the skin, fitting like a key in a lock.

The ratio of lipids and liquid is just as important as the active substances themselves. If you are uncertain which product to choose, seek consultation. Pair an anti-aging product with make-up perfectly suited to your complexion for an unbeatable combination: It is not hard to look five or ten years younger with fresh, radiant skin! And that is a promise!

Many women have come to realize: Forever young is out, new aging is in.

Modern formulas can do just that: They are a powerful mix of nature and high tech.

T

here are beauty blogs such a “FabForties – The blog for fabulous women over 40” or the “Aging Booth app” that provides an entertaining glimpse of what one might look like at age 70. How much anti-aging does the world really need? Lots of it.

But slightly sweetened, please, and with a fine air of serenity. After all, if there is one thing we know it is this: Aging cannot be put off forever. But quality of life and beauty can be kept at high levels for as long as possible – and they definitely make us feel younger.

Cosmetic research is always developing exciting new anti-aging effects for that very reason. After all, new findings from the field of biotechnology are providing us with ever greater insights into the needs and complex functions of the skin.

The heroes of the “new aging” process: innovative active ingredients and a good dose of serenity.

While creams in the 1960s only protected the skin barrier, modern products are enriched with innovative, targetedly effective nourishing formulas: signal peptides, liposomes, natural hyaluronic acid from jelly fungus, aquaporines (water-storing channels in the skin), stimulating extracts from the coastal salicornia plant or plant extracts with a 3D structure that enables other ingredients to become even more effective. And these are just a few examples. The plant world is immeasurably rich in potential active ingredients that benefit the skin, offer it a change of pace and stimulate its functions. Of course that is not the key to eternal youth. But women want much more, something that makes them look beautiful no matter what their age. That can be achieved with care perfectly suited to their particular skin type. And that is not fiction. n

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL WITH ”LL REGENERATION”.

ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND’s LL Regeneration range contains the highly effective LL-Biokomplex. With the aid of state-of-the-art organic ingredients and superior care substances from nature, this regenerating facial care series is perfectly tailored to the needs of demanding skin. Renewal of the skin cells is accelerated and moisture increased to give your complexion more freshness and a vibrant radiance.

Visit ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND on Facebook – www.facebook.com/boerlind.naturkosmetik

8 | natural woman 2_2013

www.boerlind.com

news

Mali Pays a Visit to Calw How a fair trade project is creating a better future

WHAT GROWS IN GERMANY? Guylaine Le Loarer, Director of Research & Development, shows the visitors what is growing in the medicinal plant garden.

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hat do the two women from Mali have in common with BÖRLIND? Lots. It all began a little over four years ago. Research & Development Director Guylaine Le Loarer was paying her very first visit to the village of Siokoro, located in the middle of the bush 150 kilometers south of Mali’s capital city of Bamako. “I was welcomed by over 200 village inhabitants with cola nuts, fresh goat milk, music and dancing,” recalls Guylaine Le Loarer. “Later we christened her with the African name Fanta,” recalls Fatoumata Coulibaly with a smile during her visit to Calw.

Shea butter from Siokoro is something to be proud of: it is a very high-quality organic product

“Teachers” with high aspirations: Fatoumata Coulibaly (left) and Fatoumata Haidara (right) pass on elementary know-how from the BÖRLIND laboratory to women in their village who produce shea butter.

Fatoumata Coulibaly and Fatoumata Haidara are the “heart” of the organic shea butter project and are responsible for one of the most important tasks: They attend hygiene and quality training seminars given by Guylaine Le Loarer’s team in Calw or in Siokoro. And they are happy to pass on what they learn there to others. “It is a great joy for us to learn new ways to improve the quality of the shea butter and to train the 32 women who work in production and the 360 women who collect the nuts,” explains Ms Haidara. “The butter is now even biocertified.”

Both of them are single, working mothers in their late forties. During the week, they are in charge of literacy, production, hygiene and health in Siokoro. On the weekends, they spend four hours on the overcrowded bus to Bamako in order to spend time with their families.

In addition to the Malian dialect Bambara, the two also speak French. This makes them ideal employees for the French-born Guylaine Le Loarer, who would otherwise have difficulty managing the project there. Two years ago, the women were still producing the butter under traditional conditions: After being collected, the

White gold In Mali, shea butter is used to treat psoriasis and eczema as well as for lip and hair care. It is an important component of African medicine. The fatty acids in the butter smooth the skin and prevent it from drying out.

fruits are boiled to separate the pulp from the pit. The nuts are then dried, shelled, roasted in a clay oven and crushed in a wooden mortar. The ground mass is cooked for many hours and mixed with water before the shea butter can be skimmed off.

Many production companies employ the female workers in socially unacceptable conditions. Fatoumata Coulibaly, mother of two, used to work for such a company. She was not given a single day of vacation in seven years. That changed when “Häuser der Hoffnung – Schulbildung für die Dritte Welt e.V.” (a charitable organization that supports academic and vocational training for girls in Mali) and three Malian associations founded the the girls’ center “Jigiya Bon” in 2004 and later set up karité butter manufacturing operations in 2011. BÖRLIND likewise felt a sense of responsibility to the women and wanted to be more than just a fair raw materials buyer.

It established and modernized the shea butter production facilities together with the charitable associations and raised the women’s wages. More than 50 families are benefiting as a result.

Today, the income the workers earn is sufficient to cover schooling and university education as well as food and medicine. The inhabitants of the village have also developed a better understanding of hygiene: Tuesday and Friday are now regarded as official cleaning days. Sanitary facilities have been constructed in many of the surrounding villages as well. The nuts are collected only in wellmarked, biocertified plots. The shea butter is produced in a mechanical manufacturing plant. Process, water and product quality are continually monitored in the plant’s own laboratory. Trade can be this fair – for both sides. n

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news

Mali Pays a Visit to Calw How a fair trade project is creating a better future

WHAT GROWS IN GERMANY? Guylaine Le Loarer, Director of Research & Development, shows the visitors what is growing in the medicinal plant garden.

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hat do the two women from Mali have in common with BÖRLIND? Lots. It all began a little over four years ago. Research & Development Director Guylaine Le Loarer was paying her very first visit to the village of Siokoro, located in the middle of the bush 150 kilometers south of Mali’s capital city of Bamako. “I was welcomed by over 200 village inhabitants with cola nuts, fresh goat milk, music and dancing,” recalls Guylaine Le Loarer. “Later we christened her with the African name Fanta,” recalls Fatoumata Coulibaly with a smile during her visit to Calw.

Shea butter from Siokoro is something to be proud of: it is a very high-quality organic product

“Teachers” with high aspirations: Fatoumata Coulibaly (left) and Fatoumata Haidara (right) pass on elementary know-how from the BÖRLIND laboratory to women in their village who produce shea butter.

Fatoumata Coulibaly and Fatoumata Haidara are the “heart” of the organic shea butter project and are responsible for one of the most important tasks: They attend hygiene and quality training seminars given by Guylaine Le Loarer’s team in Calw or in Siokoro. And they are happy to pass on what they learn there to others. “It is a great joy for us to learn new ways to improve the quality of the shea butter and to train the 32 women who work in production and the 360 women who collect the nuts,” explains Ms Haidara. “The butter is now even biocertified.”

Both of them are single, working mothers in their late forties. During the week, they are in charge of literacy, production, hygiene and health in Siokoro. On the weekends, they spend four hours on the overcrowded bus to Bamako in order to spend time with their families.

In addition to the Malian dialect Bambara, the two also speak French. This makes them ideal employees for the French-born Guylaine Le Loarer, who would otherwise have difficulty managing the project there. Two years ago, the women were still producing the butter under traditional conditions: After being collected, the

White gold In Mali, shea butter is used to treat psoriasis and eczema as well as for lip and hair care. It is an important component of African medicine. The fatty acids in the butter smooth the skin and prevent it from drying out.

fruits are boiled to separate the pulp from the pit. The nuts are then dried, shelled, roasted in a clay oven and crushed in a wooden mortar. The ground mass is cooked for many hours and mixed with water before the shea butter can be skimmed off.

Many production companies employ the female workers in socially unacceptable conditions. Fatoumata Coulibaly, mother of two, used to work for such a company. She was not given a single day of vacation in seven years. That changed when “Häuser der Hoffnung – Schulbildung für die Dritte Welt e.V.” (a charitable organization that supports academic and vocational training for girls in Mali) and three Malian associations founded the the girls’ center “Jigiya Bon” in 2004 and later set up karité butter manufacturing operations in 2011. BÖRLIND likewise felt a sense of responsibility to the women and wanted to be more than just a fair raw materials buyer.

It established and modernized the shea butter production facilities together with the charitable associations and raised the women’s wages. More than 50 families are benefiting as a result.

Today, the income the workers earn is sufficient to cover schooling and university education as well as food and medicine. The inhabitants of the village have also developed a better understanding of hygiene: Tuesday and Friday are now regarded as official cleaning days. Sanitary facilities have been constructed in many of the surrounding villages as well. The nuts are collected only in wellmarked, biocertified plots. The shea butter is produced in a mechanical manufacturing plant. Process, water and product quality are continually monitored in the plant’s own laboratory. Trade can be this fair – for both sides. n

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NICOLAS LINDNER. The 29-year-old business economist joined his parents’ company in April 2013.

research & knowledge

NATURAL COSMETICS WIN. Each year, the Busch publishing company presents the SPA, Wellness and Beauty Award “SPA Diamond”. AQUANATURE 24h Hyaluronate Moisturising Cream from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND was this year’s winner in the category “Natural Cosmetics Facial Care for Women”.

Are you being prepared to take over the company as the third generation of family management? Actually the preparation process began back in my childhood. I always found it exciting to explore the individual areas, and am naturally filled with pride to see what my grandmother started, my father continued and I will one day take over. In a family-run company, however, there is always the danger that personal differences may cause difficulties in the generational transition process. This is why we joined the world’s largest network of familyrun companies, the Family Business Network.

Conferences and personal discussions in this network teach participants how to implement a successful transition process.

What qualifications do you have? After completing vocational training as an industrial management assistant, I studied international business administration at the Munich Business School and then added a Master’s in Family Entrepreneurship from Zeppelin University. Until recently, I worked for a private equity company in Munich.

What are your responsibilities for the time being?

The goal for now is to get to know the company and later to assume responsibilities for certain areas. However, there are always tasks that I enjoy handling. In addition to being a trainee, I hold a position in trade marketing, which focuses on providing marketing and sales support for our online customers.

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93%

of the 1,000 persons surveyed confirmed the good biocompatiblity of the product with the skin

May 201 Peterstal- 3, Bad Griesbach SUCCESSFUL APPEARANCE. During her visit to Calw, German Chancellor Angela Merkel accepted more than just political questions.

Annemarie Lindner, the 92-year-old founder of the BÖRLIND company, presented the Chancellor with a gift bag full of beauty products.

88%

reported that their skin felt pleasant immediately after use

86%

would like to continue using the product

Successful test Russia loves ExtroDerm. 200 doctors distributed the cortisonefree skin care cream to 1,000 patients. The field study conducted by Arnebia Moskau revealed excellent results in evaluation of effectiveness. The intensive cream from DADO SENS contains borage seed oil, urea and panthenol. It is suitable for use on itchy and dry skin.

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A Journey to the Third Dimension A new world within reach

3D fascination – current developments, future trends and how it relates to beauty.

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aris Fashion Week is no doubt still fresh in the minds of its audiences. Science fiction became reality at the Palais de la Découverte: haute couture – custom-tailored, seamless, completely fabricfree – from the 3D printer. Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, best known for dressing singer Björk and actress Tilda Swinton in extravagant outfits, took the fashion world by surprise with her futuristic silicon clothing and shoes (pictured here).

From future fashion to a 3D self-image – virtually anything is possible She worked together with the Belgian company Materialise, the market leader in 3D technologies. The collection van Herpen presented on the catwalk is not really wearable, more static in nature and of course prohibitively expensive. However, van Herpen is seeking to find ways to make her works of art suitable for everyday life. 3D printers can produce many objects besides fashion. So what is this technology actually all about? After all, a number of British scientists are predicting another industrial revolution. áá

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news

NICOLAS LINDNER. The 29-year-old business economist joined his parents’ company in April 2013.

research & knowledge

NATURAL COSMETICS WIN. Each year, the Busch publishing company presents the SPA, Wellness and Beauty Award “SPA Diamond”. AQUANATURE 24h Hyaluronate Moisturising Cream from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND was this year’s winner in the category “Natural Cosmetics Facial Care for Women”.

Are you being prepared to take over the company as the third generation of family management? Actually the preparation process began back in my childhood. I always found it exciting to explore the individual areas, and am naturally filled with pride to see what my grandmother started, my father continued and I will one day take over. In a family-run company, however, there is always the danger that personal differences may cause difficulties in the generational transition process. This is why we joined the world’s largest network of familyrun companies, the Family Business Network.

Conferences and personal discussions in this network teach participants how to implement a successful transition process.

What qualifications do you have? After completing vocational training as an industrial management assistant, I studied international business administration at the Munich Business School and then added a Master’s in Family Entrepreneurship from Zeppelin University. Until recently, I worked for a private equity company in Munich.

What are your responsibilities for the time being?

The goal for now is to get to know the company and later to assume responsibilities for certain areas. However, there are always tasks that I enjoy handling. In addition to being a trainee, I hold a position in trade marketing, which focuses on providing marketing and sales support for our online customers.

13, Calw August 20

93%

of the 1,000 persons surveyed confirmed the good biocompatiblity of the product with the skin

May 201 Peterstal- 3, Bad Griesbach SUCCESSFUL APPEARANCE. During her visit to Calw, German Chancellor Angela Merkel accepted more than just political questions.

Annemarie Lindner, the 92-year-old founder of the BÖRLIND company, presented the Chancellor with a gift bag full of beauty products.

88%

reported that their skin felt pleasant immediately after use

86%

would like to continue using the product

Successful test Russia loves ExtroDerm. 200 doctors distributed the cortisonefree skin care cream to 1,000 patients. The field study conducted by Arnebia Moskau revealed excellent results in evaluation of effectiveness. The intensive cream from DADO SENS contains borage seed oil, urea and panthenol. It is suitable for use on itchy and dry skin.

12 | natural woman 2_2013

A Journey to the Third Dimension A new world within reach

3D fascination – current developments, future trends and how it relates to beauty.

P

aris Fashion Week is no doubt still fresh in the minds of its audiences. Science fiction became reality at the Palais de la Découverte: haute couture – custom-tailored, seamless, completely fabricfree – from the 3D printer. Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, best known for dressing singer Björk and actress Tilda Swinton in extravagant outfits, took the fashion world by surprise with her futuristic silicon clothing and shoes (pictured here).

From future fashion to a 3D self-image – virtually anything is possible She worked together with the Belgian company Materialise, the market leader in 3D technologies. The collection van Herpen presented on the catwalk is not really wearable, more static in nature and of course prohibitively expensive. However, van Herpen is seeking to find ways to make her works of art suitable for everyday life. 3D printers can produce many objects besides fashion. So what is this technology actually all about? After all, a number of British scientists are predicting another industrial revolution. áá

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research & knowledge

Did you know that... ... our spatial perception abilities are not innate? Researchers at the University for Technology and Economics in Budapest have discovered that new born infants only learn to perceive spatial depth through visual stimulation. The eyes do not work together to enable three-dimensional sight until a baby is approximately four months old.

... you can have yourself scanned simultaneously from all sides in the 3D studio Deep End Productions at Liefergasse 1a in old downtown Düsseldorf?

The result is a 3D sculpture of 15 to 25 centimeters high made of porcelain, plaster and plastic. Cost: approximately EUR 150. Demand: extremely high.

More information: www.deependproductions.com

áá A 3D print is not created with ink and paper, but with special devices that model objects from the computer layer by layer, giving life to two-dimensional images.

Classic printing ink is replaced by materials such as plastics, artificial resins, ceramics and metals. Corn starch and sandstone are sometimes used as modeling compounds.

3D technologies are shaping the future – but are they all actually useful?

Medicine has naturally also seized the opportunities presented by three-dimensional printing. Recently, a group of scientists from the University of Michigan created a plastic tracheal splint using a 3D printer. Doctors were able to implant it successfully, thereby saving an infant’s life. The material will dissolve on its own within three years, by which time the boy’s body should have produced its own cartilage, write the attending physicians in the professional publication “New England Journal of Medicine”. In the field of medical research, 3D printers are already working with living cells with the goal of being able to produce artificial organs in the future. Many futurologists believe that 3D printers will be commonplace in homes in five to ten years’ time and that the procedure will become a simple matter of course. Does your smartphone case have a tear in it or could the living room lamp use a new, custom-made shade? No problem! It will be possible to create precise replacement parts for your home use at a low cost. Here in Germany, expectant

... an estimated four million people in Germany see the world in only two dimensions? ... 3D films were already being shown in movie theaters in the 1950s? They were also sometimes known as stereoscopic films. Not until 2008 was the third dimension once again advanced with state-of-the-art technology and developed for the mass market.

mothers will soon be able to take an ultrasound picture of their baby home from the doctor’s office with them in the form of a three-dimensional face mask.

A clinic in Japan is already offering pregnant patients the option of having a sculptural 3D model created of their unborn babies. The patients can decide for themselves whether they are interested in the service or not.

The world of 3D technologies is extremely complex. Every year, dozens of movies are released that give us the perfect illusion of space and the feeling of being right in the middle of the action. However, development that will enable 3D TV entertainment to replace the two-dimensional screens in our living rooms currently appears to be stagnating. Many of the large broadcasting stations worldwide still balk at the immense costs and low demand for transforming their contents into 3D format.

In addition to pioneering technologies, spatial structures are also of key importance in the field of molecular biology and bionics. Biologically active molecules, hormones, proteins, polysaccharides and enzymes are all three-dimensional. This is necessary, for example, to enable hormones to function like a key in a lock with certain molecules, known as receptors. It is the only way they can fulfill their function. In bionics, the transfer of natural phenomena to technology, a deep sea sponge is one of the Mother Nature’s wonders serving as a source of inspiration. Despite being made of brittle material, its glass-like skeleton is able to withstand the harsh conditions of the deep sea. This

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feat is attributable to its three-dimensional structure now copied by the lightweight engineering industry.

Similarly, the 3D structure of the scales on sharks’ skin served as the inspiration for a paint now used for airplanes, ships and wind energy turbines. The special structure of the paint reduces the flow resistance, thereby lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

In nature, three-dimensionality improves the effectiveness of function – how fitting that the world of natural cosmetics has now been able to develop a formula with an anti-aging impact enhanced by a natural 3D matrix. n

Plant power: How beauty is benefitting from 3D Genomes, hormones, proteins and polysaccharides have something in common. They all have a three-dimensional structure. This was precisely what made the polysaccharide galactomannan of such interest for use in the new formula for the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND antiaging System Absolute skin care series: It is harvested from the seeds of the Peruvian tara tree. The substance has a honeycomb-like structure in which the

highly concentrated green algae extract is embedded. This 3D matrix permits gradual release of the algae molecules into the top layers of the skin. The skin reaches a state of concentration balance that stimulates it to extract the antiaging substance from the polysaccharide. When used on a regular basis, collagen and elastin production are activated and strengthened and skin thickness is increased.

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SKIN CARE SYSTEM with 3D MATRIX The skin care series System Absolute for skin over 40 contains, among other things, aloe vera certified by the Fair for Life program, macadamia nut oil, marsh clover, hyaluronic acid, rose cherry oil as well as extract from the Persian silk tree. The threedimensional carbohydrate chains from the seeds of the tara tree serve as adjuvants for the algae extract.

research & knowledge

Did you know that... ... our spatial perception abilities are not innate? Researchers at the University for Technology and Economics in Budapest have discovered that new born infants only learn to perceive spatial depth through visual stimulation. The eyes do not work together to enable three-dimensional sight until a baby is approximately four months old.

... you can have yourself scanned simultaneously from all sides in the 3D studio Deep End Productions at Liefergasse 1a in old downtown Düsseldorf?

The result is a 3D sculpture of 15 to 25 centimeters high made of porcelain, plaster and plastic. Cost: approximately EUR 150. Demand: extremely high.

More information: www.deependproductions.com

áá A 3D print is not created with ink and paper, but with special devices that model objects from the computer layer by layer, giving life to two-dimensional images.

Classic printing ink is replaced by materials such as plastics, artificial resins, ceramics and metals. Corn starch and sandstone are sometimes used as modeling compounds.

3D technologies are shaping the future – but are they all actually useful?

Medicine has naturally also seized the opportunities presented by three-dimensional printing. Recently, a group of scientists from the University of Michigan created a plastic tracheal splint using a 3D printer. Doctors were able to implant it successfully, thereby saving an infant’s life. The material will dissolve on its own within three years, by which time the boy’s body should have produced its own cartilage, write the attending physicians in the professional publication “New England Journal of Medicine”. In the field of medical research, 3D printers are already working with living cells with the goal of being able to produce artificial organs in the future. Many futurologists believe that 3D printers will be commonplace in homes in five to ten years’ time and that the procedure will become a simple matter of course. Does your smartphone case have a tear in it or could the living room lamp use a new, custom-made shade? No problem! It will be possible to create precise replacement parts for your home use at a low cost. Here in Germany, expectant

... an estimated four million people in Germany see the world in only two dimensions? ... 3D films were already being shown in movie theaters in the 1950s? They were also sometimes known as stereoscopic films. Not until 2008 was the third dimension once again advanced with state-of-the-art technology and developed for the mass market.

mothers will soon be able to take an ultrasound picture of their baby home from the doctor’s office with them in the form of a three-dimensional face mask.

A clinic in Japan is already offering pregnant patients the option of having a sculptural 3D model created of their unborn babies. The patients can decide for themselves whether they are interested in the service or not.

The world of 3D technologies is extremely complex. Every year, dozens of movies are released that give us the perfect illusion of space and the feeling of being right in the middle of the action. However, development that will enable 3D TV entertainment to replace the two-dimensional screens in our living rooms currently appears to be stagnating. Many of the large broadcasting stations worldwide still balk at the immense costs and low demand for transforming their contents into 3D format.

In addition to pioneering technologies, spatial structures are also of key importance in the field of molecular biology and bionics. Biologically active molecules, hormones, proteins, polysaccharides and enzymes are all three-dimensional. This is necessary, for example, to enable hormones to function like a key in a lock with certain molecules, known as receptors. It is the only way they can fulfill their function. In bionics, the transfer of natural phenomena to technology, a deep sea sponge is one of the Mother Nature’s wonders serving as a source of inspiration. Despite being made of brittle material, its glass-like skeleton is able to withstand the harsh conditions of the deep sea. This

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feat is attributable to its three-dimensional structure now copied by the lightweight engineering industry.

Similarly, the 3D structure of the scales on sharks’ skin served as the inspiration for a paint now used for airplanes, ships and wind energy turbines. The special structure of the paint reduces the flow resistance, thereby lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

In nature, three-dimensionality improves the effectiveness of function – how fitting that the world of natural cosmetics has now been able to develop a formula with an anti-aging impact enhanced by a natural 3D matrix. n

Plant power: How beauty is benefitting from 3D Genomes, hormones, proteins and polysaccharides have something in common. They all have a three-dimensional structure. This was precisely what made the polysaccharide galactomannan of such interest for use in the new formula for the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND antiaging System Absolute skin care series: It is harvested from the seeds of the Peruvian tara tree. The substance has a honeycomb-like structure in which the

highly concentrated green algae extract is embedded. This 3D matrix permits gradual release of the algae molecules into the top layers of the skin. The skin reaches a state of concentration balance that stimulates it to extract the antiaging substance from the polysaccharide. When used on a regular basis, collagen and elastin production are activated and strengthened and skin thickness is increased.

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SKIN CARE SYSTEM with 3D MATRIX The skin care series System Absolute for skin over 40 contains, among other things, aloe vera certified by the Fair for Life program, macadamia nut oil, marsh clover, hyaluronic acid, rose cherry oil as well as extract from the Persian silk tree. The threedimensional carbohydrate chains from the seeds of the tara tree serve as adjuvants for the algae extract.

events

A Shower of Peetals

SENSUOUS SCENT. Actress Susan Sideropoulos tests Rose Petal Vital Care Cream.

Falls on Berlin B The fragrance stars of 2013 – a feast for the senses

The German Perfume Awards ceremony is one of the most popular events of the year. Guests in the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Beauty Lounge celebrated an especially sensuously scented star.

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nthusiasm in Berlin: “Tonight’s event is the best one we have had in 21 years,” said Thomas Schnitzler, Honorary President of the Fragrance Foundation Deutschland, of this year’s award show in Berlin. Over 850 prominent guests from the perfume industry as well as the worlds of media, politics, business and culture attended.

Susan Atwell collects perfumes like other women collect shoes, while actress Nina Petri said: “I think it is a wonderful idea to award prizes for fragrances and pay homage to their creators.” Fashion designer Thomas Rath, who held a speech at the 2012 awards ceremony, was a guest this year. He was delighted to be present at the event again: “I love perfumes; the world of fragrances is important to me.”

And which fragrances became “Duftstars” or “perfume stars”? Among the ladies’ scents, they included Red Sin by Christina Aguilera, La petite Robe noire from Guerlain, Coco áá

Perfume is a luxury cultural item that must be nurtured What sense of fascination with fragrances is triggered among the guests by the highest award that the perfume industry has to offer? The BÖRLIND film team spent some time on the “violet” carpet to find out: “Perfumes are exciting. Fragrances can express your own mood,” commented Enie van de Meiklokjes. Presenter

COLOR CODE VIOLET. The Tempodrom in Berlin decked out in typical “Duftstar” colors.

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“Nothing expresses love and passion better than a rose.”

Isabel Edvardsson, professional dancer

“I especially like using rose water for body care.”

Tina Ruland, actress

events

A Shower of Peetals

SENSUOUS SCENT. Actress Susan Sideropoulos tests Rose Petal Vital Care Cream.

Falls on Berlin B The fragrance stars of 2013 – a feast for the senses

The German Perfume Awards ceremony is one of the most popular events of the year. Guests in the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Beauty Lounge celebrated an especially sensuously scented star.

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nthusiasm in Berlin: “Tonight’s event is the best one we have had in 21 years,” said Thomas Schnitzler, Honorary President of the Fragrance Foundation Deutschland, of this year’s award show in Berlin. Over 850 prominent guests from the perfume industry as well as the worlds of media, politics, business and culture attended.

Susan Atwell collects perfumes like other women collect shoes, while actress Nina Petri said: “I think it is a wonderful idea to award prizes for fragrances and pay homage to their creators.” Fashion designer Thomas Rath, who held a speech at the 2012 awards ceremony, was a guest this year. He was delighted to be present at the event again: “I love perfumes; the world of fragrances is important to me.”

And which fragrances became “Duftstars” or “perfume stars”? Among the ladies’ scents, they included Red Sin by Christina Aguilera, La petite Robe noire from Guerlain, Coco áá

Perfume is a luxury cultural item that must be nurtured What sense of fascination with fragrances is triggered among the guests by the highest award that the perfume industry has to offer? The BÖRLIND film team spent some time on the “violet” carpet to find out: “Perfumes are exciting. Fragrances can express your own mood,” commented Enie van de Meiklokjes. Presenter

COLOR CODE VIOLET. The Tempodrom in Berlin decked out in typical “Duftstar” colors.

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“Nothing expresses love and passion better than a rose.”

Isabel Edvardsson, professional dancer

“I especially like using rose water for body care.”

Tina Ruland, actress

events

“To me the rose is more than just fragrance. I like to use rose syrup in the kitchen.”

Enie van de Meiklokjes, TV presenter

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL. BÖRLIND brand ambassador Christiane Paul gets her make-up redone.

áá Mademoiselle from Chanel and La vie est belle from Lancôme Paris. Among men’s scents, Tom Ford Noir from Tom Ford Beauty, Prada Luna Rossa from Prada, Allure Homme Sport from Chanel and Homme Wild by Joop! earned the title “Duftstar 2013”. In addition to the 14 winning artworks from the perfumers, guests’ senses were delighted by yet another creation at the aftershow party: the fragrance of the rose. The motto of this year’s BÖRLIND Beauty Lounge was very well received. The medicinal plant of the year 2013, the damask rose, was the center of attention here. Guests were charmed with impressions from the organic rose cultivation region of Kerman in Iran, where BÖRLIND sources flower extracts for many products in a fair, social and sustainable exchange.

childhood: “Roses are my favorite flowers. The scent is just amazing. As a five-year-old, I had a flower bed in which my grandfather planted rose bushes for me. That was my first connection to this plant.” Presenter Susan Atwell prefers a more subtle note: “I love it when you just get a whiff of the scent, for instance when walking past a wild rose bush – that is wonderful to me.” And it was precisely this delicate pleasure that the guests in the BÖRLIND Beauty Lounge had the opportunity to savor. n

Corinne Hollaender (Esteé Lauder, Tom Ford Beauty) with the Duftstar trophy for the men’s perfume Tom Ford Noir.

VIPS are happy to open up on the topic of “roses” When asked what she associates with roses, presenter Anastasia Zampounidis replies euphorically: “The rose is a little marvel. I have sometimes used the petals to produce an essence and then poured several drops of it into my bath water.”

Actress Daniela Ziegler reminisces about her

“I love roses and am delighted that they are the focus of attention here tonight.

Annabelle Mandeng, presenter and actress

ROSY TIMES IN THE LOUNGE. Gala guests experience natural cosmetics firsthand.

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events

“To me the rose is more than just fragrance. I like to use rose syrup in the kitchen.”

Enie van de Meiklokjes, TV presenter

NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL. BÖRLIND brand ambassador Christiane Paul gets her make-up redone.

áá Mademoiselle from Chanel and La vie est belle from Lancôme Paris. Among men’s scents, Tom Ford Noir from Tom Ford Beauty, Prada Luna Rossa from Prada, Allure Homme Sport from Chanel and Homme Wild by Joop! earned the title “Duftstar 2013”. In addition to the 14 winning artworks from the perfumers, guests’ senses were delighted by yet another creation at the aftershow party: the fragrance of the rose. The motto of this year’s BÖRLIND Beauty Lounge was very well received. The medicinal plant of the year 2013, the damask rose, was the center of attention here. Guests were charmed with impressions from the organic rose cultivation region of Kerman in Iran, where BÖRLIND sources flower extracts for many products in a fair, social and sustainable exchange.

childhood: “Roses are my favorite flowers. The scent is just amazing. As a five-year-old, I had a flower bed in which my grandfather planted rose bushes for me. That was my first connection to this plant.” Presenter Susan Atwell prefers a more subtle note: “I love it when you just get a whiff of the scent, for instance when walking past a wild rose bush – that is wonderful to me.” And it was precisely this delicate pleasure that the guests in the BÖRLIND Beauty Lounge had the opportunity to savor. n

Corinne Hollaender (Esteé Lauder, Tom Ford Beauty) with the Duftstar trophy for the men’s perfume Tom Ford Noir.

VIPS are happy to open up on the topic of “roses” When asked what she associates with roses, presenter Anastasia Zampounidis replies euphorically: “The rose is a little marvel. I have sometimes used the petals to produce an essence and then poured several drops of it into my bath water.”

Actress Daniela Ziegler reminisces about her

“I love roses and am delighted that they are the focus of attention here tonight.

Annabelle Mandeng, presenter and actress

ROSY TIMES IN THE LOUNGE. Gala guests experience natural cosmetics firsthand.

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worldwide

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SOPHISTICATED. Built on an artificial island, the Burj al Arab is the emblem of Dubai.

The highest building in the world, gigantic shopping malls, seven-star hotels and artificial islands – Dubai is undisputedly the city of superlatives. It is an exciting mix of Arab culture and western influences, which is not surprising considering that 90 percent of its inhabitants are foreigners.

uddenly it appears. Rising out of the red, orange and gold tones of the desert like a foreign object: Dubai, the city that seems as if it has materialized from the future. A mecca for fans of modern architecture and luxury goods of all kinds. Most of its Arabic flair has long since vanished. After all, the urban landscape is now dominated by the many foreign workers – known as expats – who live here. Not to mention the approximately ten million tourists who pour into the city each year.

Dubai simply has to be seen to be believed. Ideally from the viewing platform of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 830 meters high. It provides a breathtaking view of the city. Admission tickets are available from the “At the Top” counter in the Dubai Mall. Travelers with only a short time to spend here should definitely visit the impressive Ambassador Lagoon Aquarium in the Atlantis Hotel (www.atlantis-the-palm. dubai.de) located on the artificial island known as “The Palm”. There they can admire 30,000 sea dwellers, including luminous and colorful jellyfish and skates.

Whether you are here for a brief stop or a long stay: There is nothing that this desert princess on the Persian Gulf does not have to offer.

Dubai desert FASCINATING. A desert safari at sunset followed by a barbecue – an experience not soon to be forgotten.

Night life

An Ever-Changing

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Guests who appreciate Oriental flair should pay a visit to classic hot spots such as the Rooftop Bar of the One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel with its view of “The Palm” (royalmirage.oneandonlyresorts.com). The Cavalli Club is a magnet for celebrities. The floors are made of quartz and crystal dust, while Swarovski crystals have been embedded in the glittering walls (www.cavalliclubdubai.com). The club was decorated by Italian designer Roberto Cavalli. Nights owls should be sure not to miss the Buddha Bar (www.grosvenorhousedubai.com), one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Here the chefs blend culinary delights from Thailand, China and Japan with Arabic spices. The Zen Lounge is the gathering place for the who’s who of Dubai. On weekends it is advisable to reserve a table well in advance for a fantastic view of the yacht harbor. The trendiest location of the moment is the VIP Room (www.viproom-dubai.com), spread across two floors of JW Marriott Marquis – the highest hotel in the world.

A successful mix of dance floor and lounge, the VIP Room was created by Parisian designer Jean-Roch.

Those who make it past the bouncer can look forward to late night cocktails and sinfully delicious snacks. áá

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One & Only Royal Mirage ENCHANTING. Guests in modern Dubai can still immerse themselves in the aura of Arabian Nights.

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SOPHISTICATED. Built on an artificial island, the Burj al Arab is the emblem of Dubai.

The highest building in the world, gigantic shopping malls, seven-star hotels and artificial islands – Dubai is undisputedly the city of superlatives. It is an exciting mix of Arab culture and western influences, which is not surprising considering that 90 percent of its inhabitants are foreigners.

uddenly it appears. Rising out of the red, orange and gold tones of the desert like a foreign object: Dubai, the city that seems as if it has materialized from the future. A mecca for fans of modern architecture and luxury goods of all kinds. Most of its Arabic flair has long since vanished. After all, the urban landscape is now dominated by the many foreign workers – known as expats – who live here. Not to mention the approximately ten million tourists who pour into the city each year.

Dubai simply has to be seen to be believed. Ideally from the viewing platform of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 830 meters high. It provides a breathtaking view of the city. Admission tickets are available from the “At the Top” counter in the Dubai Mall. Travelers with only a short time to spend here should definitely visit the impressive Ambassador Lagoon Aquarium in the Atlantis Hotel (www.atlantis-the-palm. dubai.de) located on the artificial island known as “The Palm”. There they can admire 30,000 sea dwellers, including luminous and colorful jellyfish and skates.

Whether you are here for a brief stop or a long stay: There is nothing that this desert princess on the Persian Gulf does not have to offer.

Dubai desert FASCINATING. A desert safari at sunset followed by a barbecue – an experience not soon to be forgotten.

Night life

An Ever-Changing

Desert Princess The best kept secrets for an unforgettable journey 20 | natural woman 2_2013

Guests who appreciate Oriental flair should pay a visit to classic hot spots such as the Rooftop Bar of the One & Only Royal Mirage Hotel with its view of “The Palm” (royalmirage.oneandonlyresorts.com). The Cavalli Club is a magnet for celebrities. The floors are made of quartz and crystal dust, while Swarovski crystals have been embedded in the glittering walls (www.cavalliclubdubai.com). The club was decorated by Italian designer Roberto Cavalli. Nights owls should be sure not to miss the Buddha Bar (www.grosvenorhousedubai.com), one of the largest of its kind in the world.

Here the chefs blend culinary delights from Thailand, China and Japan with Arabic spices. The Zen Lounge is the gathering place for the who’s who of Dubai. On weekends it is advisable to reserve a table well in advance for a fantastic view of the yacht harbor. The trendiest location of the moment is the VIP Room (www.viproom-dubai.com), spread across two floors of JW Marriott Marquis – the highest hotel in the world.

A successful mix of dance floor and lounge, the VIP Room was created by Parisian designer Jean-Roch.

Those who make it past the bouncer can look forward to late night cocktails and sinfully delicious snacks. áá

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One & Only Royal Mirage ENCHANTING. Guests in modern Dubai can still immerse themselves in the aura of Arabian Nights.

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FASCINATING. Dubai’s surroundings offer extraordinary dive spots.

Diving

Jumeirah Beach SCENERY FROM PARADISE. White sand and turquoise water in front of the Burj Al Arab – the emblem of Dubai.

FOR SUN WORSHIPERS The light, quickly absorbing DNA-Protect Sun Cream SPF 30 from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND offers a high level of protection from the sun’s rays as well as active cellular and DNA protection.

Camel race IN THE SADDLE. Small, remote-controlled robots have now replaced human riders in traditional camel races.

Fashion & shopping

Sports

áá If there is one thing you will not need in Dubai, it is a winter wardrobe. Temperatures average between 27 and 36 degrees Celsius, even in winter. Women from other countries dress in the latest fashion; skirts are as short as possible, especially on the weekends. Traditional women in the Emirates wear the abaya, a black head covering. Young female designers such as Huda have made it their mission to turn the abaya into a chic accessory with new cuts, colors and fine applications.

Huda’s “Malaak” label, which means “angel,” is especially popular with young women.

There is not a single designer or fashion chain without at least one shop in Dubai. There is always a sale going on somewhere, making it possible to find good bargains, especially for men. The air-conditioned malls are the most popular shopping sites. The Dubai Mall (www.thedubaimall.com) is the second-largest in the world. In addition to numerous fashion boutiques, it also offers treats for the eye: galleries, marble floors, fountains and opulent waterworks. The subterranean level features more than 300 jewelry stores under a huge dome of stars.

Scuba diving in a shopping mall? The Al-Boom Diving Centre makes it possible. Underwater lovers can admire sandtiger sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, nurse sharks, giant moray eels and eagle rays at the Dubai Aquarium in the Dubai Mall. Experienced divers can enjoy a trip to the wreck of the Zainab. The Georgian freighter sank during the Second Gulf War and lies fully preserved in 30 meters of water off the coast of Dubai (www.alboomdiving.com).

Jumeirah Golf Estates (www. jumeirahgolfestates.com) features two 18-hole courses that are very popular among the locals. Designed by golf legend Greg Norman, they are among the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

Green lifestyle Even though Dubai is synonymous with luxury, the issue of sustainability is slowly but surely finding its way into this modern glamour world. Dubai wants to put its bad reputation as a waster of resources behind it. It is

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implementing a large number of measures to this end, such as expansion of public transportation and increased usage of regenerative energies. The green lifestyle is especially popular among European expats: “The demand for organic products is growing by leaps and bounds,” says Sabina Kinchinbayeva of Organic foods & café in the Dubai Mall (www. organicfoodsandcafe.com). Among other things, the store carries Demeter products from Germany, fair trade coffee and organic lettuce. “Quinoa, chia seeds, vegetables and our glutenfree products are in high demand,” says Kinchinbayeva.

However, the clear trend to organic food is not an isolated phenomenon. A fresh, green wind is blowing when it comes to beauty as well. More and more of the women living in Dubai hold high-ranking positions, such as doctors or PR specialists. They earn a good living and want treat themselves to something nice. “Natural cosmetics have become a very important topic for our customers over the course of the past five years,” says Rüdiger Schulz, Head of International Markets at BÖRLIND. In Dubai, cosmetics are purchased in pharmacies that are more similar to drug stores. “The sun products from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND and DADO SENS are especially popular,” says Schulz. This comes as no surprise, as natural, high-quality UV protection is an absolute must in this city where the sun shines 360 days a year. n

Tradition meets the future HEAD COVERING. The abaya has inspired many modern creations by Arabic designers.

Organic foods & café POPULAR. A favorite lunchtime gathering place for European expats, who enjoy the organic delicacies here.

LUXURIOUS. Dubai’s largest mall features impressive marble, mosaics and fountains.

Dubai Mall CO N

T E ST

10 Marco Polo “Dubai” travel guides Have we piqued your interest in Dubai?

The travel guide contains maps, beautiful walking tours of the city and numerous insider tips.

QUESTION | What is the name of the highest building in the world?

A | Burj Khalifa B | Empire State Building Send your answer via e-mail to: Dubai@medienfabrik.de Entries will be accepted from October 8, 2013, to January 31, 2014.

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FASCINATING. Dubai’s surroundings offer extraordinary dive spots.

Diving

Jumeirah Beach SCENERY FROM PARADISE. White sand and turquoise water in front of the Burj Al Arab – the emblem of Dubai.

FOR SUN WORSHIPERS The light, quickly absorbing DNA-Protect Sun Cream SPF 30 from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND offers a high level of protection from the sun’s rays as well as active cellular and DNA protection.

Camel race IN THE SADDLE. Small, remote-controlled robots have now replaced human riders in traditional camel races.

Fashion & shopping

Sports

áá If there is one thing you will not need in Dubai, it is a winter wardrobe. Temperatures average between 27 and 36 degrees Celsius, even in winter. Women from other countries dress in the latest fashion; skirts are as short as possible, especially on the weekends. Traditional women in the Emirates wear the abaya, a black head covering. Young female designers such as Huda have made it their mission to turn the abaya into a chic accessory with new cuts, colors and fine applications.

Huda’s “Malaak” label, which means “angel,” is especially popular with young women.

There is not a single designer or fashion chain without at least one shop in Dubai. There is always a sale going on somewhere, making it possible to find good bargains, especially for men. The air-conditioned malls are the most popular shopping sites. The Dubai Mall (www.thedubaimall.com) is the second-largest in the world. In addition to numerous fashion boutiques, it also offers treats for the eye: galleries, marble floors, fountains and opulent waterworks. The subterranean level features more than 300 jewelry stores under a huge dome of stars.

Scuba diving in a shopping mall? The Al-Boom Diving Centre makes it possible. Underwater lovers can admire sandtiger sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, nurse sharks, giant moray eels and eagle rays at the Dubai Aquarium in the Dubai Mall. Experienced divers can enjoy a trip to the wreck of the Zainab. The Georgian freighter sank during the Second Gulf War and lies fully preserved in 30 meters of water off the coast of Dubai (www.alboomdiving.com).

Jumeirah Golf Estates (www. jumeirahgolfestates.com) features two 18-hole courses that are very popular among the locals. Designed by golf legend Greg Norman, they are among the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

Green lifestyle Even though Dubai is synonymous with luxury, the issue of sustainability is slowly but surely finding its way into this modern glamour world. Dubai wants to put its bad reputation as a waster of resources behind it. It is

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implementing a large number of measures to this end, such as expansion of public transportation and increased usage of regenerative energies. The green lifestyle is especially popular among European expats: “The demand for organic products is growing by leaps and bounds,” says Sabina Kinchinbayeva of Organic foods & café in the Dubai Mall (www. organicfoodsandcafe.com). Among other things, the store carries Demeter products from Germany, fair trade coffee and organic lettuce. “Quinoa, chia seeds, vegetables and our glutenfree products are in high demand,” says Kinchinbayeva.

However, the clear trend to organic food is not an isolated phenomenon. A fresh, green wind is blowing when it comes to beauty as well. More and more of the women living in Dubai hold high-ranking positions, such as doctors or PR specialists. They earn a good living and want treat themselves to something nice. “Natural cosmetics have become a very important topic for our customers over the course of the past five years,” says Rüdiger Schulz, Head of International Markets at BÖRLIND. In Dubai, cosmetics are purchased in pharmacies that are more similar to drug stores. “The sun products from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND and DADO SENS are especially popular,” says Schulz. This comes as no surprise, as natural, high-quality UV protection is an absolute must in this city where the sun shines 360 days a year. n

Tradition meets the future HEAD COVERING. The abaya has inspired many modern creations by Arabic designers.

Organic foods & café POPULAR. A favorite lunchtime gathering place for European expats, who enjoy the organic delicacies here.

LUXURIOUS. Dubai’s largest mall features impressive marble, mosaics and fountains.

Dubai Mall CO N

T E ST

10 Marco Polo “Dubai” travel guides Have we piqued your interest in Dubai?

The travel guide contains maps, beautiful walking tours of the city and numerous insider tips.

QUESTION | What is the name of the highest building in the world?

A | Burj Khalifa B | Empire State Building Send your answer via e-mail to: Dubai@medienfabrik.de Entries will be accepted from October 8, 2013, to January 31, 2014.

care & wellness

take the test

No Need to Blush

Recognizing the symptoms Take the rosacea screening test used in the Germany-wide educational campaign “Prolonged facial redness – actively combatting rosacea”. If you answer four or more of these questions with “yes,” you should take action. Please also consult a dermatologist to obtain a definitive diagnosis.

What is rosacea and how can you tell if occasional patchy red facial skin is an initial sign? Read on to find the answers to these questions, a self-test and helpful tips for living with rosacea.

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he loves jalapeños und spicy sauces. Not to mention a good glass of red wine. Several years ago, Cynthia Nixon, better known as Miranda Hobbes in the beloved American series “Sex and the City,” discovered that her favorite delicacies were responsible for causing the burning red skin on her cheeks that did not normalize again even after several minutes. The condition of her skin became increasingly worse. It was bright red as if sunburned and covered with pimples. Sports and sunshine only made it worse.

Delicate skin that stays red – couperose can turn into rosacea Cynthia Nixon has rosacea. A skin disease that cannot be cured, but is readily controllable. Thanks to suitable therapy, the actress’ skin is now once again smoother and her complexion more even. Spicy food, alcohol and sports with high stress peaks remain off limits for her, however.

Four million people in Germany suffer from rosacea. The disease usually manifests itself for the first time between 30 and 45 years of age. Women are more commonly affected than men. Genetic factors áá

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EXPERT TI P

Next flare-up? Put it on hold!

Learning to live well with rosacea

ARMIN MORBACH. Star visagist and editor-in-chief as well as publisher of the independent magazine “TUSH”.

1. Are you over 30 years of age?

Yes

No

2. Do you have one of these two skin types?

Celtic or light-skinned type (very light skin, often many freckles, hair slightly reddish or light blonde, blue eyes)

Yes

No

3. Do red patches sometimes form on your cheeks, forehead, chin or nose?

Yes

No

4. Do you frequently have hot flashes or engorged blood vessels?

Yes

No

5. Do you have enlarged, visible blood vessels in your face?

Yes

No

6. Is your skin prone to swelling?

Yes

No

7. Is your skin prone to nodules, infections and/or pus-filled pimples?

Yes

No

8. Do you have a tendency to conjunctivitis?

Yes

No

9. How does your skin react to cold weather or sun, when under stress or after consuming spicy foods or alcohol?

Do long-lasting red patches form on your face?

Yes

No

10. Does your skin often feel hot and taut?

Yes

No

Elegantly enhance good points Red patches can be easily hidden under concealer. However, if you have rosacea, you should not place extra stress on the affected skin by applying make-up to it on a daily basis. Its condition may worsen as a result. Overall presentation is much more important. That includes hair, make-up and clothing. When applying make-up, emphasize the good points, such as your eyes. That can provide ideal distraction from the red patches.

Beautiful eye make-up opens the eyes and makes them radiant. Emphasize your eyes with eyeliner and add sparkle to your lips with a little gloss. You only want to emphasize one area at a time, however.

care & wellness

take the test

No Need to Blush

Recognizing the symptoms Take the rosacea screening test used in the Germany-wide educational campaign “Prolonged facial redness – actively combatting rosacea”. If you answer four or more of these questions with “yes,” you should take action. Please also consult a dermatologist to obtain a definitive diagnosis.

What is rosacea and how can you tell if occasional patchy red facial skin is an initial sign? Read on to find the answers to these questions, a self-test and helpful tips for living with rosacea.

S

he loves jalapeños und spicy sauces. Not to mention a good glass of red wine. Several years ago, Cynthia Nixon, better known as Miranda Hobbes in the beloved American series “Sex and the City,” discovered that her favorite delicacies were responsible for causing the burning red skin on her cheeks that did not normalize again even after several minutes. The condition of her skin became increasingly worse. It was bright red as if sunburned and covered with pimples. Sports and sunshine only made it worse.

Delicate skin that stays red – couperose can turn into rosacea Cynthia Nixon has rosacea. A skin disease that cannot be cured, but is readily controllable. Thanks to suitable therapy, the actress’ skin is now once again smoother and her complexion more even. Spicy food, alcohol and sports with high stress peaks remain off limits for her, however.

Four million people in Germany suffer from rosacea. The disease usually manifests itself for the first time between 30 and 45 years of age. Women are more commonly affected than men. Genetic factors áá

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EXPERT TI P

Next flare-up? Put it on hold!

Learning to live well with rosacea

ARMIN MORBACH. Star visagist and editor-in-chief as well as publisher of the independent magazine “TUSH”.

1. Are you over 30 years of age?

Yes

No

2. Do you have one of these two skin types?

Celtic or light-skinned type (very light skin, often many freckles, hair slightly reddish or light blonde, blue eyes)

Yes

No

3. Do red patches sometimes form on your cheeks, forehead, chin or nose?

Yes

No

4. Do you frequently have hot flashes or engorged blood vessels?

Yes

No

5. Do you have enlarged, visible blood vessels in your face?

Yes

No

6. Is your skin prone to swelling?

Yes

No

7. Is your skin prone to nodules, infections and/or pus-filled pimples?

Yes

No

8. Do you have a tendency to conjunctivitis?

Yes

No

9. How does your skin react to cold weather or sun, when under stress or after consuming spicy foods or alcohol?

Do long-lasting red patches form on your face?

Yes

No

10. Does your skin often feel hot and taut?

Yes

No

Elegantly enhance good points Red patches can be easily hidden under concealer. However, if you have rosacea, you should not place extra stress on the affected skin by applying make-up to it on a daily basis. Its condition may worsen as a result. Overall presentation is much more important. That includes hair, make-up and clothing. When applying make-up, emphasize the good points, such as your eyes. That can provide ideal distraction from the red patches.

Beautiful eye make-up opens the eyes and makes them radiant. Emphasize your eyes with eyeliner and add sparkle to your lips with a little gloss. You only want to emphasize one area at a time, however.

care & wellness

relaxation

Beauty Meeting A question for you, Ms Fenchel . . .

Light as a butterfly

Easy does it The stresses of everyday life can cause flareups among rosacea sufferers. Relaxation phases are necessary for soothing both the mind and the skin.

Yoga exercises that do not cause blood to flow towards the head and autogenic training can be highly effective.

Skin care

themselves from hectic-looking patches and visible blood vessels should generally avoid doing anything that strongly stimulates circulation, i.e. not cleaning the skin with exfoliants and gently dabbing it dry using only soft cosmetic cloths. Visits to the sauna are not advisable, nor are sweat-inducing sports, strong spices and hot drinks. A cup of tea can still be enjoyed, but after it has cooled off a little.

Those who want to do something especially good for their skin should visit an experienced natural esthetician: Massages that promote lymphatic drainage often have a positive effect on the course of the disease.

Red patches and swelling on the forehead, nose and cheeks may decrease afterwards. n

EXPERT TI P

áá are the primary cause. If you have family members with couperose or rosacea, you are at increased risked.

The course of the disease varies from person to person, but can be divided into three phases: In the couperose stage, blurry red patches appear with dilated blood vessels. In the second stage, infections may occur on the forehead and cheeks in the form of pustules and papules. The third stage is characterized by inflammatory nodules and a bulbous, ruddy nose usually seen only in men.

A wide variety of triggers can cause the red flushing in the facial area. Once these triggers have been identified, however, the skin improves when they are consistently avoided. Those who want to protect

service

Have you ever heard of moonlight yoga? The body lies softly on blankets and pillows. Exercises such as the “butterfly” promote relaxation before bedtime: First sit upright and bring the soles of your feet together. Let your legs fall open while gently lowering your upper body backwards onto the bed.

Place your hands on your stomach, close your eyes and let the entire weight of your body sink into the mattress. Breathe in and out lightly and intuitively. Do not purposefully intensify your breathing. Duration: 5 minutes

Gentle treatment for rosacea Use a diary to keep a record of the products that you tolerate well. This will help you to avoid rosacea flare-ups as a result of incorrect skin care. You should not use creams containing mineral or silicone oils. The skin could become overheated under a layer of rich, fatty cream, making red blood vessels become even more prominent. A supply of sufficient moisture is advisable.

THE POWER OF NATURE DADO SENS DERMACOSMETICS offers three new nourishing products for highly sensitive facial skin: SENSACEA mild cleansing gel, the soothing intensive serum and a facial emulsion.

They can be used to support therapy for couperose or mild cases of rosacea. The main active ingredients in these medicinal care products are licorice extract, aloe vera, purple red algae extract, lesser celandine, oats and hyaluronic acid.

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GABI FENCHEL. Natural cosmetics expert and manager of the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Beauty Oasis in Bad Teinach.

How can I care for dry legs – in particular scaly, itchy shins – during the colder months of the year?

Katharina W., Neumünster This is a common problem – in winter because of socks and in summer because of the sun. The skin on the shins is especially thin and dry. Leaving the problem persistently untreated and itching can even lead to eczema.

Prevention is the best approach. Simply massage the legs with a body lotion each day and make sure they get enough air. My SOS tip for acute cases: exfoliate first, then moisturize. Fluidum Gentle body scrub with sea salt from TAUTROPFEN is well suited as an exfoliant for this purpose. It is especially gentle and regenerates the skin with silica gel and brown algae extract. Then apply a generous amount of ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND

Beauty Balm and massage into the skin. The camellia extract it contains protects against moisture loss and strengthens the skin barrier.

Is it really true that the neck and décolleté require intensive care?

Jana H., via e-mail Yes, that is true. Just like the hands, signs of aging often appear in these areas first. The skin is extremely thin here and has virtually no subcutaneous fat. LL Regeneration Neck and Décolleté Cream from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND is specially designed to meet the needs of these skin areas. It absorbs quickly and does not remain on the surface of the skin. This is why a rich day cream would be inappropriate here. I recommend that women over 30 take extra special care of the skin on their neck and décolleté.

Letters from readers I am searching for aluminum-free skin care products, but see “alumina” or “aluminum hydroxide” in some of your ingredient lists.

Susanne M., Cologne Börlind does not use any soluble aluminum salts (aluminum chlorhydrates) such as those found in conventional deodorants.

The natural, stable compounds “aluminum magnesium silicate” and “alumina” (mineral clays) pose no danger because it is impossible for the aluminum to separate itself from them and penetrate the body. They are used, among other things, as stabilizers. “Aluminum hydroxide stearate” improves the stability of water-in-oil emulsions, for example. All of our raw materials are in accordance with the German Cosmetics Ordinance (Kosmetikverordnung) and do not pose a health risk at the application concentrations used.

Issue 1/2013 GOOD, BETTER, WHITE TRUFFLES

Fantastic – thank you very much!

Greta F., via e-mail I was delighted to win one of the three luxury skin care sets and the beautiful book on truffles. The NatuRoyale skin care series with white truffle is truly amazing. All of the products are highly biocompatible, easy to apply and have a very subtle scent.

The peeling powder is especially gentle. My skin feels like silk after using it.

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care & wellness

relaxation

Beauty Meeting A question for you, Ms Fenchel . . .

Light as a butterfly

Easy does it The stresses of everyday life can cause flareups among rosacea sufferers. Relaxation phases are necessary for soothing both the mind and the skin.

Yoga exercises that do not cause blood to flow towards the head and autogenic training can be highly effective.

Skin care

themselves from hectic-looking patches and visible blood vessels should generally avoid doing anything that strongly stimulates circulation, i.e. not cleaning the skin with exfoliants and gently dabbing it dry using only soft cosmetic cloths. Visits to the sauna are not advisable, nor are sweat-inducing sports, strong spices and hot drinks. A cup of tea can still be enjoyed, but after it has cooled off a little.

Those who want to do something especially good for their skin should visit an experienced natural esthetician: Massages that promote lymphatic drainage often have a positive effect on the course of the disease.

Red patches and swelling on the forehead, nose and cheeks may decrease afterwards. n

EXPERT TI P

áá are the primary cause. If you have family members with couperose or rosacea, you are at increased risked.

The course of the disease varies from person to person, but can be divided into three phases: In the couperose stage, blurry red patches appear with dilated blood vessels. In the second stage, infections may occur on the forehead and cheeks in the form of pustules and papules. The third stage is characterized by inflammatory nodules and a bulbous, ruddy nose usually seen only in men.

A wide variety of triggers can cause the red flushing in the facial area. Once these triggers have been identified, however, the skin improves when they are consistently avoided. Those who want to protect

service

Have you ever heard of moonlight yoga? The body lies softly on blankets and pillows. Exercises such as the “butterfly” promote relaxation before bedtime: First sit upright and bring the soles of your feet together. Let your legs fall open while gently lowering your upper body backwards onto the bed.

Place your hands on your stomach, close your eyes and let the entire weight of your body sink into the mattress. Breathe in and out lightly and intuitively. Do not purposefully intensify your breathing. Duration: 5 minutes

Gentle treatment for rosacea Use a diary to keep a record of the products that you tolerate well. This will help you to avoid rosacea flare-ups as a result of incorrect skin care. You should not use creams containing mineral or silicone oils. The skin could become overheated under a layer of rich, fatty cream, making red blood vessels become even more prominent. A supply of sufficient moisture is advisable.

THE POWER OF NATURE DADO SENS DERMACOSMETICS offers three new nourishing products for highly sensitive facial skin: SENSACEA mild cleansing gel, the soothing intensive serum and a facial emulsion.

They can be used to support therapy for couperose or mild cases of rosacea. The main active ingredients in these medicinal care products are licorice extract, aloe vera, purple red algae extract, lesser celandine, oats and hyaluronic acid.

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GABI FENCHEL. Natural cosmetics expert and manager of the ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Beauty Oasis in Bad Teinach.

How can I care for dry legs – in particular scaly, itchy shins – during the colder months of the year?

Katharina W., Neumünster This is a common problem – in winter because of socks and in summer because of the sun. The skin on the shins is especially thin and dry. Leaving the problem persistently untreated and itching can even lead to eczema.

Prevention is the best approach. Simply massage the legs with a body lotion each day and make sure they get enough air. My SOS tip for acute cases: exfoliate first, then moisturize. Fluidum Gentle body scrub with sea salt from TAUTROPFEN is well suited as an exfoliant for this purpose. It is especially gentle and regenerates the skin with silica gel and brown algae extract. Then apply a generous amount of ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND

Beauty Balm and massage into the skin. The camellia extract it contains protects against moisture loss and strengthens the skin barrier.

Is it really true that the neck and décolleté require intensive care?

Jana H., via e-mail Yes, that is true. Just like the hands, signs of aging often appear in these areas first. The skin is extremely thin here and has virtually no subcutaneous fat. LL Regeneration Neck and Décolleté Cream from ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND is specially designed to meet the needs of these skin areas. It absorbs quickly and does not remain on the surface of the skin. This is why a rich day cream would be inappropriate here. I recommend that women over 30 take extra special care of the skin on their neck and décolleté.

Letters from readers I am searching for aluminum-free skin care products, but see “alumina” or “aluminum hydroxide” in some of your ingredient lists.

Susanne M., Cologne Börlind does not use any soluble aluminum salts (aluminum chlorhydrates) such as those found in conventional deodorants.

The natural, stable compounds “aluminum magnesium silicate” and “alumina” (mineral clays) pose no danger because it is impossible for the aluminum to separate itself from them and penetrate the body. They are used, among other things, as stabilizers. “Aluminum hydroxide stearate” improves the stability of water-in-oil emulsions, for example. All of our raw materials are in accordance with the German Cosmetics Ordinance (Kosmetikverordnung) and do not pose a health risk at the application concentrations used.

Issue 1/2013 GOOD, BETTER, WHITE TRUFFLES

Fantastic – thank you very much!

Greta F., via e-mail I was delighted to win one of the three luxury skin care sets and the beautiful book on truffles. The NatuRoyale skin care series with white truffle is truly amazing. All of the products are highly biocompatible, easy to apply and have a very subtle scent.

The peeling powder is especially gentle. My skin feels like silk after using it.

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