Rendezvous with Manuela de Poix

After a few years working for a major luxury group, Manuela de Poix decided to set up her own communications agency to help young designers in the exciting adventure of entreupreneurship. During a visit to India Mahdavi, Manuela shares her beauty tips for taking care of body and mind. 

Hello Manuela! What do you do for a living? 

I work in communications and set up my own agency about five years ago. I take care of young entrepreneurs, which I'm delighted about after spending a number of years in a large luxury group where I learned everything! It was a kind of school for me, and today I'm putting my know-how at the service of all these young entrepreneurs!

Where did you arrange to meet us?

We are at the home of India Mahdavi, a friend, in her Project Rooma place conceived as a laboratory where she exhibits new talent and all her aesthetic research.

How would you describe your skin?

My skin type tends to be dry, so I need to nourish and moisturize it, and I'm careful in the sun because I tend to get a few spots.

What's the first thing you do as soon as you get out of bed?

In the morning, the first step is to moisturize my skin with theFloral Moisturizing Essence Tata Harper which smells delicious and contains hyaluronic acid. I then use the Body Brush Holidermie over my body to improve circulation. In the shower, I use Gentle Shampoo Oh My Cream Skincare which is oat-based, followed by theMoisturizing Conditioner Oh My Cream Skincare. These are two new products that I really like! Once out of the shower, I apply the Rejuvenating Serum Tata Harper which is very creamy and has a delicious fragrance. Then I follow with theRepairing Moisturizer Tata Harper and take two minutes to massage my face and neck.

What about weekends?

When I have a little more time, I use the Moisturizing Floral Mask Tata Harper. I apply it just before showering, and when I get out, I use theMoisturizing Floral Essence Tata Harper with which I remove the mask. My skin is plumped and moisturized, it's my miracle mask!

The extra gesture that makes all the difference?

One of my little tricks, once I've applied the Moisturizing Milk Oh My Cream Skincareis to use the Gua Sha Body Holidermie which I rub under my arms, on my inner thighs and legs. It's really something I love, and it's so effective!

A tip for caring for your skin from the inside out?

I have a ritual every morning, just before breakfast, I take the food supplements HoliMoist Holidermiefood supplements, which are rich in marine collagen, Omega 3 and antioxidants. I particularly like them!

And finally, what is your definition of beauty?

For me, it's a balance, a found harmony, an assurance. It can be found through the treatments we apply, but it's also internal and external. It's about feeling good in your life and finding your place.

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