When it comes to facials, I'm results-driven, rather than seeking relaxation. But having experienced the LYMA facial, I'm wondering if I've found the holy grail and the two don't have to be mutually exclusive. 90 minutes of skin analysis, targeted massage and masks, and treatment with the newest laser in LYMA's arsenal, left me not only floating out of the room but with a jawline that was snatched, cheekbones lifted and eyes like I'd just had a full 12 hours sleep. The magic hands of Yvonne Martin - LYMA's in-house facialist who will visit you at home - are not new to this game. Combining her decades of knowledge and technique with the cutting-edge technology of the LYMA Laser is a master stroke that surely makes this one of the most effective facials in London. We chat to LYMA founder Lucy Goff to get the full story.
What was the motivation behind launching LYMA?
The Supplement is where it all started and came from my battle with severely poor health following the birth of my daughter. The medical world couldn't find a solution but when at random, I met the world leading authority on pharmaconutrition, Professor Paul Clayton, he was confident that the proven nutraceuticals world could. He introduced me to the virtually unknown category of evidence based supplements where every ingredient is peer-reviewed and dosed at the clinically proven level, the same process as a pharmaceutical drug. The initial protocol he gave me not only brought me back to full vitality within weeks, but was also the life changing moment I decided to launch LYMA.
What does wellness mean to you?
I believe in living intentionally and making all efforts towards longevity. I want to stay healthy and vibrant for as long into my life as possible and that’s what LYMA does for so many people. The LYMA Supplement fortifies the body and mind from within, whilst the Laser and Skincare take care of the outside. For me this is wellness; using smart science-based solutions to optimize my health and wellbeing so I can get the most out of life every single day.
"For me, wellness carries far more gravity than women in luxury loungewear eating the latest trendy berry. I think the term has become diluted and trivialized in recent years and yet, with our depleted modern lives, it’s never been more vital."
Lucy Goff
LYMA Laser Pro
@lymalife // Instagram
Do you have any daily rituals that you swear by?
I have a few non-negotiables when it comes to health routines, starting with drinking a litre of hot water and lemon to start my day. That’s also when I take my LYMA Supplement. My golden rule for eating is that I don’t eat anything with an ingredient in it that I wouldn’t have in my kitchen cupboards. It keeps my nutrition on track and well away from processed foods.
I find I can’t meditate in silence, so I make my daily meditation multipurpose and do it in the shower whilst wearing the LYMA Oxygen Glide. It's supercharged with oxygen and formulated in a way that means the skin can fully absorb it as well as simultaneously pulling in moisture from the atmosphere. Wellbeing and beauty are so interconnected, I just see it as facilitating that a bit more. Wear it in the shower for 10-minutes and you will look like you’ve had an oxygen facial and feel amazing.
Finally, no tech after 8pm, aside from the LYMA Laser PRO that is. I wasn't genetically blessed with great skin, so my nighttime skincare routine is incredibly important to me. I use the Laser PRO for 30-minutes while reading, followed by the LYMA Skincare. I’ve read so many studies that say daily routine touches our immunity, sleep, skin, and long-term health, so it’s worth being dedicated.
Tell us about the new LYMA Laser Pro?
The LYMA Laser PRO is remarkable in every sense. It’s the most powerful and biologically effective form of Low-Level Laser Therapy ever engineered, exhibiting 4x the power of the leading clinic-grade “cold” Laser and 12x the power of the leading in-clinic LED.
When we launched the LYMA Laser, it didn’t take long for top facialists and dermatologists across the globe to start using it in their clinics. Suddenly we were seeing them adding the Laser into their top treatments, often using two Lasers at once on their A-list clients. It was incredible. The feedback was that everyone loved it so much, they wanted more. They wanted to turbocharge their transformation with more lasers and more power, in less time. So I took that to the LYMA scientists and they said that although the laser beam in the Laser was already 250x more powerful than any other at-home laser, they thought they could master putting three lasers into one device. I loved the idea and now, here we are with the Laser PRO; the world’s most powerful anti-ageing laser therapy.
This laser technology works on a principle called photobiomodulation. Tiny energy generators within human cells absorb near infrared laser light, converting light energy to the chemical energy used by all living tissue. This high energy state causes genes associated with tissue repair and regeneration to be switched on while at the same time genes associated with tissue breakdown and aging are switched off. Crucially, this process does not rely on heat so just like the LYMA Laser, the Laser PRO offers clinic-grade results with zero pain and zero downtime.
