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British Skincare manufacturer Tibby Olivier's high ambitions for its sustainability program: by 2020, the company intends to manufacture most of its products and packaging using environmentally friendly materials or recycled sources.
In 2019, the company took its first step towards these goals by introducing it's Shrinking Violet Body Wrap Film made of plant-based materials. The company announced the introduction of sustainability. This is a product we have had our eye on since 2006 but found the cost of import far to high to pass on to our therapists, salons & spas, now we have a UK manufacturer we are beyond thrilled.

Tibby Olivier's new Shrinking Violet Body Wrap Film is 98% made from sugar cane.

"At the Tibby Olivier Group we want to make a positive impact on the world around us, and are working hard to make great beauty products for beauty salons, spas & beauty therapists using sustainable materials."

Here at the Tibby Olivier Group we are committed to sustainability. Our bottles are produced using ethanol from the waste of sugarcane as opposed to conventional polymers, which traditionally contain fossil-based raw materials such as oil or natural gas. Some of our new product ranges launching shortly will also see the return of our beautiful biophotonic Violet glass, which is fully recyclable and refillable. #PlasticFree #Sustainability

This is for the whole of the Tibby Olivier Group, encompassing all worldwide brands, Tibby Olivier, Shrinking Violet Body Wrap, Shrinking Inches, Get Shrinking, Faith Lift, Shrinking Tan, Beach Bum Tan, Duchess Wax, Mrs Hippi, Flynn, Shrinking Therapy.

Tibby Olivier

Celebrity Facialist and beauty product inventor Tibby Olivier on beauty anti-ageing and the product that changed her relationship with her eyes.

Having just turned 50 this year yikes! My left eyelid has been a concern to me since my mid twenties, fretting that my left eyelid just doesn't fold as nicely as the right, looks lower, older, I wasted years fretting. Before I realised my main problem is asymmetry. ‘Having asymmetrical brows isn’t uncommon. It’s because we use one side of our face more than the other,’ I'd say. 'I've spent 50 years raising my right brow more than the left.’

Normal facial asymmetry can make one eye appear higher or lower than the other. Sometimes it's not uneven eyes, but uneven eyebrows or the shape of your nose making your eyes appear uneven. Ageing is also a common cause of facial asymmetry. As I hit my late twenties this was my obsession. I stared at that eyelid and brow, had every cream, treatment, facials, nothing seems to perfect that eyelid, I was fixated at honing in on what I thought was a flaw that everyone could see!

All the beauty products that I invent start their life to personally fix an area of concern of mine, that's why I know all of our products do exactly what they say on the tin, and perform as they are to correct and repair a concern of mine, and believe me I am obsessed. This is how Faith Lift Mask was born, I was in the middle of a major depression about my eyelid, whilst tinkering in my lab with wonder ingredient ginseng. The original superfood ginseng is an anti-ageing ingredient because it has so many photo-nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and a source of antioxidants, which helps prevent and repair cellular damage. I knew this was the ingredient I wanted to use to repair my skin. Ginseng is unparalleled for its healing properties.

I also knew no matter what your skin type is or what your complexion maybe, chances are, ginseng can probably assist you. That's because ginseng is a "natural skin balancer". Dull skin revitaliser, hyper-pigmentation is no match for ginseng either, as it helps inhibit melanin production. Balancing oily skin and best of all for me and my sensitive skin ginseng natural anti-inflammatory properties help quell redness and puffiness.

If like me fine lines and wrinkles are your focus, ginseng can help boost the circulation of your skin's smallest blood vessels, in turn ramping up the synthesis of collagen, assisting in firmer skin. Also it's antioxidant properties protect your skin from free radicals and other environmental aggressors that could trigger the formation of fine lines, wrinkles. I was hooked with this herbal extract.

Mixing ginseng with complex polysaccharides and associated glycoproteins gave me the result I wanted to achieve. When applied to the skin it formed an elegant film that will lift, tighten and smooth. This perceivable phenomenon is due to physical changes in the polymer structure of the polysaccharides as they dry on the skin. This gentle sensation of smooth skin will last for hours, in some cases days, without the skin flaking or leaving it overtly tight. Bingo, we had Face Lift! With the ginseng to repair, Faith Lift Mask was born, totally safe and non invasive, I love it! Lifting, tightening and contouring your jawline, since 2006 I have had "The Face Mask" that can aid boosting collagen, assisting in firming the skin and helps delay the onset of wrinkles, truly Faith Lifting.

Used in professional beauty spas & salons world wide, The Faith Lift Mask has always been an instant hit with clients and therapists, it really is a phenomenon and remains to this day our best selling face mask. I personally still use this Mask twice a week and before special occasions I sleep in it! For a truly Face Lifted experience try it today, I guarantee you will love this Little Face Lift in a jar forever, this face mask that I engineered to fix my left eyelid, now helps me lift, tighten and tone my whole face, whilst helping repairing my skin as I age and helping me look ten years younger!


Faith Lift Mask
An instant bioactive face lift, leaving you with immediate firming and lifting effect. Faith Lift visibly reduces wrinkles and sagging to the skin and makes your skin look younger and fresher. Faith lift is a non-surgical faith lift system that gives dramatic results to your clients after just one treatment by physically lifting sagging skin. Containing a herbal extract it leaves the skin feeling smooth and repaired.

"This facial uses clever products, such as the faith lift mask. Which forms a temporary film over the skin to tone, tighten and smooth." Glamour Magazine

Buy yours today for a Face Lift that needs no miracles only results!

Our bodies are incredible powerhouses – made up of complex systems of veins, arteries, nerves and organs, our bodies work hard to maintain the level of nutrition we so desperately need to survive while simultaneously expelling everyday toxins from the body. One of the most important entities responsible for this transaction is the lymphatic system, the network of vessels through which lymph (the fluid that helps push toxins out of your system) drains from the tissues and into the blood. In many countries across the globe, lymphatic drainage massage is a regularly practiced technique used in doctors’ offices and hospitals to combat patients swelling and stress post-surgery or medical procedure. In the UK, however, lymphatic drainage massage is often seen as a luxury – something that is not necessary but can be occasionally useful. We at Shrinking Violet are here to change that mentality!

A healthy, active lymphatic system uses the natural movements of smooth muscle tissue to move the lymph fluid through the body. However, when lymph builds up and thickens (normally after surgery or some other damaging activity), the lymph nodes become enflamed and it becomes increasingly difficult for the lymphatic system to push waste out of the body, leading to noticeable changes in the skin. This is where our latest add-on treatment, Shrinking Sheer Bliss, comes in!

Shrinking Sheer Bliss is 90 minutes of pure inch loss bliss, this spa ritual incorporates body brushing and full body exfoliation to refresh and stimulate, bespoke lymphatic mapping followed by a lymphatic drainage massage tailored to your individual bodies needs using the Clinically Proven Shrinking Violet inch loss oil. This spa ritual will decongest your lymphatic system, whilst our fat bursting formula will start to shrink those inches, an intensive anti-cellulite treatment encouraging the elimination of toxins and excess fluid, boosts circulation and aid in slimming, highly effective inch loss. Not only is this “really amazing and super relaxing” but it’s also great for boosting your immune system, detoxing the body, reducing overall puffiness, and reducing inflammation. The Shrinking Sheer Bliss system is also an excellent tool for speeding up the post-workout or injury recovery process. Add this treatment to any Faith Lift facials for a lymphatic body boost while your face is being pampered, for a complete overall from head to toe.

*Please be advised: while this add-on treatment is good for all ages and skin types, be sure to ask your doctor before use if you’re pregnant or have any chronic illnesses or heart conditions!

Buy your Shrinking Sheer Bliss Kit here:

Before I delve into the world of Shrinking Violet stretch mark prevention and reduction, there’s a couple of things I want to share with you. Firstly, you are certainly not alone. Be it from puberty, hormone changes, pregnancy or rapid weight loss, most women will get stretch marks at some point in their lives.

Secondly, as with most things, prevention is more effective than removal. The earlier you begin your stretch mark prevention routine, the more you will be protected from developing stretch marks, that can also show up on your thighs, bottom and upper arms.

Last but, not least, stretch marks are nothing to be ashamed of. While I may be about to give you the tools to tackle them and many women prefer to hide them, it’s only fair that you get to show them off if you wish. Your body goes through a lot during pregnancy and, for some, stretch marks are a proud sign of that. With that said, here are your top tips for those wishing to reduce the effects on their skin.

Keep your skin feeling soft and supple is essential, with the use of Shrinking Violet Bums & Tums Massage Oil. What better excuse to ask for regular TLC from someone who cares for you! Massaging your skin every day can help to boost circulation and encourage new skin to grow. In addition it is thoroughly relaxing, don’t you agree?

Shrinking Violet slimming solutions have been safely used by post-natal women for over 20 years and keeps skin hydrated when used regularly, helping to prevent the formation of stretchmarks and alleviate itchiness. Shrinking Violet Bums & Tums oil is nourishing and soothing to your skin. The added Lavender Essential Oil helps aid sleep, calming and toning the skin!

Shrinking Violet Bums & Tums contains a luxury blend of fat busting ingredients to also spot treat those stubborn post-natal problem areas!

Considered one of the best healing treatments for skin related issues, so naturally it has been suggested to help reduce stretch marks too. It locks in moisture to hydrate your skin while also containing antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Best of all, it’s clinically proven and available here:

Testimonials

Lisa: I used Shrinking Violet Bums & Tums every day since my baby was born and I am amazed no red stretchmarks, no scarring, wonder oil!

Wendy: Loving all Shrinking Violet products for inch loss, firming, toning and easing my stretch marks to nothing, what’s not to love! I have my pre baby body back!

Pregnancy weight gain can be a hassle to deal with, and it can be stressful to think about losing post-pregnancy fat after you’ve just had a baby.

After all, growing a small human is just about the toughest thing your body can do, and bouncing back from that can be even harder, especially with a beautiful but demanding baby requiring all your time, love and attention.

If you're serious about shifting the pounds post-pregnancy, there are a variety of different things you can do to lose weight in as healthy a manner as possible. 

As the nutritionists say, about 90% of weight loss is diet, so focus on eating well to get your body back in shape as soon as possible.

The additional part is exercise – even light to moderate exercise for 15-20 minutes a day will help you shed those excess pounds quickly.

The important part is to not let it linger, because the longer you take to deal with your pregnancy weight gain, the tougher it can get to get rid of it.

To reap rewards and get back in shape as quickly as possible, a lot of women opt for slimming treatments that help them along the process.

Our most popular post-pregnancy inch loss and body contouring treatment is:

The Shrinking Violet Inch Loss Body Wrap to help accelerate weight loss, and are a good option for busy new mums, a course of treatments are recommended for maximum inch loss and body contouring. Acting on stubborn fat cells in targeted areas, its clinically proven fat busting formula, helps reduces these cells via the body’s natural lymphatic system. 

With pregnancy causing problem areas particularly around the stomach, this treatment is a go-to for those specific areas. Plus, with no needles, no downtime and you can also use the aftercare at home in-between sessions, it’s perfect for a new mother looking to take care of problem areas, one 60 minute treatment is so powerfully fat busting, it can help to reduce you one whole dress size.

Our clinical trial shows 2.5% fat reduction per application, that's immediate results that then carry on working for up to 72 hours.

Shrinking Violet Body Wraps are a relaxing treatment which successfully removes fat in problem areas, such as thighs, buttocks and abdomen, bio-engineered to also work on cellulite, fluid retention, sluggish circulation and detoxification. What have you got to lose but inches? Available at a Spa or Beauty Salon near you!