by lissa | Aug 29, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Who doesn’t love a double dip of their favorite ice cream? But here’s one double dip you don’t want—waxing!
It’s extremely common for salons and spas to do what is commonly called “double dipping.” That means the disposable wooden spatula is dipped back into the wax pot AFTER it has been applied to your skin for hair removal.
It also means it has been double dipped on many other clients as well.
Even though it is a national standard regulation, double dipping is a BIG problem in the beauty industry, and here’s why. Wax is heated to a temperature just above 40 degrees or 4.44 Celsius. That isn’t hot enough to kill viruses or bacteria.
When a salon double dips, it increases your chance of exposure to all kinds of diseases. This is simply not a standard we tolerate!
At Oasis Health & Beauty Spa, we follow the national standard regulation against double dipping. (And even if it wasn’t regulation, it’s just gross!)
That’s why we also reinforce the regulation by intensively training our staff on this issue. You are in caring, capable hands with us. We value your health and ours.
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by lissa | Aug 19, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
It’s frustrating and embarrassing, and it can often feel like oily skin has the upper hand. Don’t let it!
If you’re using potent skincare for oily skin, you already know that oily skin doesn’t have to rule your life.
But what happens when you’re following a treatment protocol and you’re not seeing a big change?
Then it’s time to look a bit deeper. Certainly heredity and hormones play a large part in the over-production of oil. But there are some other “hidden” factors that can definitely contribute to increased oiliness.
And unlike heredity you can control these!
1. Consider your diet. If you’re eating a lot of junk food, processed foods, and soda, your body has nothing to work with! Even the slightest deficiency in vitamin B2 can cause oily skin. Eat proteins, leafy green vegetables and fresh fruits instead.
2. Cosmetics. Use cosmetics specifically designed for oily skin. We can help you there. They must be oil-free. Keep your makeup brushes clean. Dirty brushes are a bacterial breeding ground!
3. Is Your Skin Too Clean? Multiple washings of your face can strip it of its natural oils, leaving it tight and dry. Your skin then rushes in creating even more oil, and the cycle starts all over again. Wash your skin twice a day. Blot when necessary.
4. Moisturize before you apply makeup. This step is often skipped but it’s important! Make sure it’s an oil-free moisturizer. Support your skin’s ability to produce more water, which you need.
5. Don’t smoke. If you smoke, stop! You already know that smoking is horrible for your body. Did you know that it also enlarges pores?
6. Exercise! It boosts circulation, encourages blood flow, detoxifies and nourishes your skin.
Take care of your skin from the inside out. Add regular facials and you’ll be amazed at the difference.
Give your skin a fighting chance with healthy habits!
Sources: www.1stholistic.com, www.lovetoknow.com
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by lissa | Aug 8, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
The Benefits Of Red Light For Your Skin
By using LED light, a burst of energy is delivered to the body’s tissues triggering a response for the body to heal from inside.
Red light therapy has been shown to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin after regular use over time, because when it penetrates into the dermis, it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin: the proteins responsible for keeping our skin plump, firm, and intact.
Listed below are some of the benefits you can get from red light therapy.
- Red light therapy creates a healthy glow about your face
- Smooths overall skin tone
- Builds collagen, reducing wrinkles, including crow’s feet & laugh lines
- Speeds the healing of blemishes, like acne and rosacea
- Repairs sun damage
- Reduces redness, flushing, and broken capillaries
- Fades scars and stretch marks
- Brings more moisture to your skin
Sources: redlighttherapy.lighttherapyoptions.com, www.holisticallyhaute.com
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by lissa | Jul 29, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
If you have dry skin, we’re betting you’re a bit nervous about exfoliating. It’s no wonder. Dry skin does not exfoliate well, which causes it to look flaky, chalky, and just plain dull.
The skin’s “glue” is sebum, or oil, and dry skin definitely doesn’t produce much of it. What little is produced tends to solidify and stick to the skin’s surface longer than it should.
The result is literally patches of glued on skin cells, which you see as dry skin patches. If you do not exfoliate, you’ll find that the surface of your skin hardens and cracks. Over time, these cracks penetrate further into the layers of your skin causing permanent scarring.
If you do exfoliate, the tendency is to do so aggressively with a rough granular scrub to force the removal of dry flakes.
If you’ve ever tried this, you know it doesn’t work. Aggressive home exfoliation only inflames your skin and you still have dry flakes! Instead, choose a gentle exfoliator which has micro beads that also hydrate your skin.
Dry skin is not a condition to be taken lightly! Beneficial and highly effective skincare is the answer! Talk to us about a skincare regimen that works with you to relieve dry skin and make you look instantly younger!
And if you’re looking for even deeper relief with huge anti-aging benefits, consider glycolic acid peels. They, too, work wonders for dry skin.
Source: www.30glycolic.com
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by lissa | Jul 18, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How To Be Free Of Ingrown Hair Forever
They hurt. And they can get inflamed and infected. We’re talking, of course, about nasty ingrown hairs that make your life miserable.
If you suffer from ingrown hair, you most likely have hair shafts that are curved. That makes it tough to shave, wax, or pluck. Want an excellent solution to a very pesky problem?
Just get rid of them FOREVER!
With electrolysis, both the hair and the hair follicle are permanently destroyed because the root is killed. You’ll never have to deal with such a pesky problem ever again.
And if you’re thinking, “But I’ve heard electrolysis is painful,” you should know that modern day electrolysis has come a long way. In most cases, you will feel only a tingling. But for those that do feel discomfort we can add a topical anesthetic crème.
In a few short sessions, you can enjoy smooth skin without the constant hassle of painful ingrown hair.
Can you live with that?
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