Moving into the winter season and with the recent solstice, we’re going to need more effective skincare to combat the forthcoming harsh winter elements. Sadly this year some of these contributory ‘elements’ won’t be from our usual Christmas pastime of excess drinking, partying and lack of sleep...! Luckily, at The Amazing Blog we recently found a new Australian brand rather aptly called ‘Me in a Minute’ which offers innovative and rejuvenating Coconut Bio-Cellulose Facial Sheet Masks impregnated with a high concentration of hyaluronic acid and adapted NASA technologies in their Facial Massager, all to help us on our mission.
Me in a Minute is founded by Chloe Oh, who after a lifetime of taking care of her skin, wanted to find something that offered a more advanced performance when reaching her 30’s. This is when Chloe returned to her native Korea and discovered their special sheet masks. By using these beauty masks 2-4 times a week she noticed a real difference in her skin tone and texture, best of all she was getting the results that she wanted. Oh said: “There was a noticeable difference in my skin and the signs of ageing I noticed began to slow and reverse.” Wholly convinced, she decided she would invest and share this Korean beauty secret with the rest of the world. Me in a Minute launched in 2019, with their Coconut Bio-Cellulose Facial Sheet Masks. These are environmentally friendly and comprised of natural fibres with a diameter of 20 nanometres (1000 times thinner than a human hair). These sheet masks are cruelty-free and biodegradable, and we’re happy to report that all shipping is free and tracked.
The first product that the brand sent us is Element 1 - LED Micro Vibration Facial Massager. This uses the power of red and blue LED lights to help heal acne or scarring. NASA initially used this technology to help promote wound healing in space, as the healing process is slower than on Earth. This device allows you to efficiently treat blemishes even before they surface, just by using this for only 5 minutes a day. The blue LED light penetrates the upper layers of the epidermis to fight acne-causing bacteria. The red LED light goes deeper into the skin, to treat inflammation and redness. The device also sends micro-vibrations into the dermis toning it and stimulating the oxygen flow, all of which help with cellar renewal. It can be used with your regular cleanser to get a good deep cleanse (they suggest fixing a cotton pad onto the head prior) or for removing makeup in the evening. We also used it on top of our favourite serum to enhance its penetration. It can be used with or without a cotton pad, where the vibration offers a calming spa moment after a stressful day. This Facial Massager is easy to use, charge (USB) and is a good all round multi-tasking facial tool. We even used it over the Hydrating Sheet Mask (below) which we felt enhanced and boosted the collagen production in our skin. We think this is a keeper and will certainly be giving it more regular use over the forthcoming months.
The second product we tried was their amazing Coconut Bio-Cellulose Facial Sheet Mask | Hydrating, 3 Sheet Mask. These were recently awarded Editor’s Choice at 2020 Beauty Shortlist Awards. This biodegradable mask is made out of coconut bio-cellulose, which is obtained from fermented coconut. This natural ultrathin fibre acts as a second skin, letting its hydrating key ingredients sink deeply into the skin with gota kola, royal jelly, aloe, yuzu, lavender, green tea, evening primrose, olive oil, rose and shea butter. There is also a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, water, glycerin, and niacinamide (vitamin B3), the latter of which reduces environmental damage and is known for its ability to improve skin's barrier and repair past damage. This blend of actives really packs a punch when they come to together here helping to calm redness, lock in moisture, decrease enlarged pores, age spots and hyperpigmentation. They recommend keeping the masks on for twenty minutes and to use a separate mask up to three times a week to get the best results. We found this set of masks left our skin super-hydrated and plumped up. They are only single-use masks (alas!) although we did notice a difference in skin hydration after only our first use.
We think that these two products work wonders when used together, and will make a great Christmas present for anyone looking for an efficient, quick and easy anti-ageing routine. The Element 1 - LED Micro Vibration Facial Massager is currently available for a very reasonable $99.90 AUD (approximately £55) here, and the Coconut Bio-Cellulose Mask | Hydrating, 3 Sheet Mask for $32.90 AUD/piece (approximately £19) right here.