1. health and fitness
2. aging

We are putting you first...
For a few minutes a day,
365 days a year.
Let us teach you the
sacred craft of self-nurture.
Unveil the secret...
The Isabella Garcia Ambassador program
captures the hallmark of impeccable attention
to elegance and pleasure for moments of utter
enjoyment of, and contentment with your skin.
IN
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A message from Isabella’s desk:
Wel , here I am... with a
dream to change your stars.
This is how the story begins...
I have a dream to showcase to the world that
South Africa has got what it takes...
Who were the Coco Chanels, the Estée Lauder’s, Helena Rubenstein’s of this world?
They were women just like me with an unrelenting determination to make a difference…
I write to you today as a friend, fellow woman, daughter, mother and businesswoman.
I have realised we as women are lost, confused and forever searching for hope in a jar.
Throughout my life I have always been captivated by the essence of beauty. My parents
imprinted a love for nature and beautiful things in me. They also instilled in me the
importance of treasuring precious moments. My mom would often light a candle in
the morning for breakfast or put a few fresh flowers in my room and my dad would get
really excited when he captured a moment in time with a unique photograph.
After school I decided to focus my studies on Creative Design and found an undiscovered
passion for fine art and the history behind it.
Destiny played an important role in my life and so I started working at a well-known insurance
company in South Africa in the Customer Care Division. I soon took on responsibilities outside my
regular duties. My enthusiasm and the fact that I always wanted to do and learn more, resulted
in me being promoted in a reasonably short time to Manager and later General Manager.
But my passion for beauty and my dream to make a difference to women from all walks of
life was undeniable…and so a new chapter started in my life.
I met Maria on a warm February morning in 2008. My purpose: to find a new supplier that
could provide quality gifts for our beloved insurance clients. Upon my first meeting with
Maria Garcia, she repeatedly mentioned that I looked like a famous Italian actress,
Isabella Rossilini and hence asked me if I would become the face of her cosmetic brand.
At first I had to decline due to my professional career, but ended up spending so many
hours with her as she produced these exclusive products for us. I became an ‘adopted
child’ to Maria - talking, asking questions and enquiring about everything from her life story
to skincare secrets and her skincare range.
Maria’s journey had not always been an easy one and as an adult she had her share of
turmoil. She was a single mom who, out of desperation, started working in a chain store at
a cosmetic counter. She was fortunate however, to have worked for well-known beauty
houses such as Estée Lauder, Dr. Payot, Redken and Jean Gatineau where she was soon
noticed. As she became more involved in the beauty industry, gaining knowledge and
experience, she developed an unexplainable sixth sense and an undeniable passion.
She introduced me to more and more of her products with an unrelenting excitement and
before long I realised that I had no option but to focus her talent into a light that would shine
through anyone that is touched by Isabella Garcia.
Step by step I started performing small tests and found that the simplicity of the program
perfectly suited the harsh South African climate and offered new hope and amazingly
soft skin to people around the country, including myself.
Eventually I became the face of Maria Garcia and our first photo shoot happened in
October 2008. What an exciting day!
After overcoming many challenges and disappointments, Maria and I made a pact…
I promised to follow her dream, to turn it into a reality, to never compromise on quality and
to make sure that I am worthy of the people that I serve and so Isabella Garcia was born.
Isabella garcia international today...
Isabella Garcia inspires thousands of ladies and has ultimately become a loving family, a
lifestyle and a living entity... a legacy in the making. I have a mission to deliver world class
products, unrivalled service along with personal and sincere client care.
Over the past few years I have come to realise that taking care of your skin encapsulates so
much more than a flawless complexion. It creates self-worth, pride, confidence and dignity
and it even blows life into old relationships.
All I ask is 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the evening and I promise you good skin.
It is my life long quest to be of service to you… and to do whatever it takes to protect and
nurture your body and soul. Remember that beauty is not a state of perfection like the glossy
magazines make us believe… beauty is a living process.
Love,
All I ask is 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes
in the evening and I promise you good skin.
Powerful. Professional. Transformational.
PREVENTION
Skincare and the technology available today will make the clock tick slower and
will help you to look younger for longer…
We have utilised years of skincare expertise and advanced clinical research to
create the ultimate skincare collection that caters for all skin types, across every
ethnicity and climate.
PROTECTION
It protects your skin from free radicals, pollution, harmful sunrays and bacterial
and fungal infections. This cannot only cause wrinkles, but it can also damage
your immune system, cause pigmentation and irreparable harm to the elasticity
of the skin.
POTENTIAL
Skincare hydrates your skin and improves your complexion. Looking after your skin
will boost your confidence.
POSITIVITY
If you have particular concerns and problems regarding your skin, good skincare
will help boost your self-confidence.
PREPARATION
There is no better time to start looking after your skin. Isabella Garcia gives you the
hope and courage to start today.
PRO-ACTIVE
Everyday you are exposed to factors that negatively affect your skin. You have to
try and counteract the effects of modern lifestyles on your skin.
Why it’s important
to maintain the
ph balance of your
skin.
With ageing, however, the sebum production of the skin declines. This causes the
skin’s pH to become more and more neutral, and thus more susceptible to
bacterial growth. This reduced acidity dramatically affects the protective ability of
the acid mantle, which leads to dryness and an exaggeration of the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles. As the skin becomes less elastic, it also becomes drier;
the underlying fatty tissue begins to disappear resulting in the skin beginning to
sag. Our skin is less supple, and wrinkles begin to form. At this stage, our skin is more
easily injured, heals more slowly and tends to dry out more quickly.
The first line of defence.
What is the connection between the skin’s pH and acne?
Our skin is our body’s first line of defence against
all elements, including micro-organisms, the wind
and pollution. The outer surface of the skin is
known as the acid mantle. This mantle is a thin layer on the very outside of our skin
and has a slightly acidic pH.
It is vitally important for the skin to maintain a slightly acidic pH of around 5.5. When
the pH value of our skin rises above this number, the skin’s surface becomes more
alkaline. As soon as the skin loses its acidity, it also loses its capability to fight off
micro-organisms and consequently creates conditions that bacteria flourish in.
The acid mantle is important for maintaining the overall health of our skin and also
protects it. Due to its slightly acidic pH, the acid mantle is able to defend and
support the skin. It helps with the continuous renewal and maturation of the
epidermis. It also provides protection against bacteria and fungus and it shelters
the skin against alkaline substances.
What is pH exactly?
pH is basically a measuring system for comparing the strength of acids and
alkalines. A scale of 1 to 14 was created to measure these levels. Water is usually
neutral, meaning it is neither acidic nor alkaline, and is assigned to midway on the
scale: 7. Anything below 7 is classified as an acid and anything above 7 is
categorised as alkaline.
Why is the pH of your skin important?
The pH of normal, healthy human skin is estimated to be between 4.5 and 6 (acidic).
However, this varies with age. Typically, newborns have a pH closer to neutral (pH
7) that turns more acidic with time. In the late teens to early 20’s, our acid mantle is
well developed and provides good protection against potentially harmful, external
environmental factors. During this time, our skin usually looks healthy, heals quickly
when injured and seems to take care of itself. This is also the time at which the pH
of our skin is at the optimal 4.6 - 6.
How does my skincare routine affect my skin’s pH?
Washing your skin with moderately or highly alkaline soaps is one of the major
culprits that affect the Acid Mantle of your skin. Ordinary, commercially available
soaps are highly alkaline (pH range 9-11) and raise the skin’s pH into alkaline levels.
This causes the skin to lose many of its protective capabilities and also causes the
skin to dry out.
The simplest way to restore and maintain your skin’s pH is to neutralise alkaline
bases with an acid. This means that you should ensure that the skincare products
you use have a pH of between 5 and 7. This is what is generally meant with
so-called pH balanced products. Products such as these will neutralise any
alkalinity and maintain a more acidic pH for your skin.
Cleansers that are pH balanced restore the necessary pH of the skin, and helps
keep the skin healthy, elastic and bacteria free. Rehydration of the skin with a
moisturising cream is also helpful; as it combines with the cleanser to help neutralise
alkalinity.
Even minor differences in the pH of your skincare products can have an important
effect on the appearance of your skin. Rather avoid products with high pH levels
and instead focus on products with low pH levels, which will assist your skin in
maintaining its acid mantle keeping your skin healthy, elastic and firm.
*The information contained herein has been extracted from various sources. References are available on
request.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The AHA Exfoliant contains an Alpha Hydroxy Acid. It is NOT meant to be used as a
moisturising cream. Only use once / twice a week.
Precious Testimonials
We would like to share some of our client testimonials with you...
It was two months before my wedding and the product transformed
my skin! Even my fiancé could tell the difference and my beauty
therapist was amazed at the change in my skin texture. Suddenly my
skin felt soft and smooth and it had a natural healthy glow to it.
I love every product in the range, from the Face Wash to the
Moisturisers. I also love the perfumes and was pleasantly surprised
when I received it with my hamper. I used to have a very dry skin with
pigmentation spots, but now my skin is never dry and my spots have
improved tremendously.
Isabella Garcia gives my face its own natural glow. It feels as soft
as ever and my skin is clear from any breakouts, spots or blemishes that
used to be visible. When you look good, you feel good... that’s what
Isabella has taught me!
I cannot express enough how healthy my skin looks, which
leaves me to recommend the best – ISABELLA GARCIA.
Marishia
I have to thank you for getting your product out to the public!
Well done on an absolutely fantastic product range. I can see a
significant change in my skin! My tone is better, I don’t even see
marks anymore, where as before it was only lighter, and very much
still visible through my base.
After many years of trying to find suitable products, I finally found
one that works 100% for my skin. Thank you Isabella Garcia for making
products that really suit my skin.
Naledi
Isabella Garcia has been a life changing moment for me... I am
now so confident about myself and have made a commitment to take
care of my skin forever.
Since I started using the products, within a month my skin had a
healthy glow and all of my friends, co-workers and family noticed it.
Exfoliating Face Scrub - 20 ml 0.67 fl. oz. / 50 ml 1.69 fl. oz.
The kernels in this remarkable exfoliating face scrub help to exfoliate the skin while
leaving your skin feeling intensely fresh and supple. Apply with your fingertips to clean,
damp skin and gently massage for a few seconds taking special care to avoid the eye
area. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Follow with Toner / Refining Mist and Day
Moisturiser / Night Cream (depending on when applying the product).
This purifying mask helps to clarify and soothe problem skin types. It consists of a
distinctive mixture of Hops, Menthol and Aloe Vera, which helps to refine and moisturise
without causing harm to the skin’s acid mantle. Apply to clean, dry skin and leave on
for 10 minutes, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water and
follow with Toner / Refining Mist.
In our quest to bring Isabella Garcia to you, we have created the Isabella Garcia
Hamper - an “All-in-1” skincare solution! Your hamper should last approximately
8 months.
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6.76 fl. oz. Cleansers
6.76 fl. oz. Toners
3.38 fl. oz. Eye Make-up Remover
1.69 fl. oz. Day Moisturisers
1.69 fl. oz. Night Moisturisers
1.69 fl. oz. Mask
1.69 fl. oz. Scrub
1.69 fl. oz. Private Collection Products
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1 x 100 ml
2 x 50 ml
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We have taken the initiative to send you everything that you might need, and
best of all... this hamper will be delivered to your doorstep and is payable over an
8 month period! INTEREST FREE!
ORDER NOW BY E-MAIL OR FAX AND RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY GIFT
Each month, the first 250 ladies to place their order for an Isabella Garcia Hamper
via e-mail or fax, will receive an Isabella Garcia Exclusive Fragrance Collection to
the value of R775.00 as a complimentary gift with their order.
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Complete the entry form and post it to Isabella Garcia Competition, P.O. Box 766,
Parklands, 2121 or e-mail your answers and details to [email protected]
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2015/05/29