by lissa | Apr 19, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Is There A Link Between Diet And Acne?
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Is There A Link Between Diet And Acne? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Acne is considered to be the disease of our Western culture. It is virtually non-existent in non-westernized societies where refined carbohydrates and sugar are rarely eaten. Findings from many studies make a strong case for the major role of environmental factors such as diet in creating acne.
How To Treat The Root Cause Of Your Acne
First of all, diet has EVERYTHING to do with your acne. Commonsense will tell you that if all you eat is junk food, then you’re going to have poor health. Garbage in, garbage out.
If you’re already predisposed to acne and eat a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugar, then you will most likely have acne. Refined carbohydrates and sugar (think burgers, fries and a shake) causes a surge of insulin and insulin-like growth factor called IGF-1 in your body.
This surge can lead to an excessive male hormones, which causes your pores to secrete sebum (oil) that attracts acne-promoting bacteria. IGF-1 also causes skin cells known as keratinocytes to multiply. That, too, is a process associated with acne.
What Can You Do?
Sugar in all its many forms is the problem. Radically reducing ALL foods that cause your body to make insulin is the key. That also means grain carbohydrates because they are converted into sugar in your body.
Even if you are consuming healthy, high quality grains, you must remember, they are still a carbohydrate, converting to sugar and raising insulin levels in your body. The point is to replace carbohydrates with vegetable carbohydrates that metabolize more slowly.
Food culprits for growing acne are: bread, cereal, pasta, rice, potatoes and corn.
Other Factors To Consider When Treating Acne
If you’ve been treating your acne with conventional methods like antibiotics, it’s very important to take a probiotic supplement. Antibiotics are well known for killing off ALL bacteria in the gut, and that’s not good. Re-establish a balance by taking a high quality probiotic.
Optimize vitamin D levels. This may come as a surprise but vitamin D is critical to establishing a healthy immune system. And a healthy immune system means virtually controlling any type of infection.
Getting enough sun to turn your skin a very light pink will produce as much as 20,000 IU’s of vitamin D, more than that causes damage to your skin and does NOT produce any more vitamin D.
Professional skin care products and facials designed to assist with the treatment of acne are a must.
There is no comparison between a drug store brand of skin care and the line carried by your esthetician. These products have more active ingredients than drug store brands or multi-level marketing brands, ie, Mary Kay, BeautiControl, Avon. That means results are quicker and longer lasting.
Pair your skin care with facials designed to clear acne. Or rotate facials with lactic acid soft peels. You’ll be amazed at the results.
Reducing carbohydrates, sugar, refined foods and stepping up the quality of your skin care will lead to clear, beautiful skin.
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by lissa | Apr 9, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
A Wellness Therapy For Rosacea
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A Wellness Therapy For Rosacea By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Rosacea is a constant balancing act. The wrong foods, too much stress, heavy exercise, even weather changes can cause a flare up. No wonder women with rosacea are so careful about anything that touches their skin!
Medications certainly help control this aggravating disease, but rosacea symptoms also respond beautifully to specialized facials. That’s why many dermatologists recommend rosacea facials as part of a prescription for wellness.
Not only do facials calm and soothe irritated, inflamed skin, they allow you the opportunity to relax your whole body and your mind. Can you imagine anything better for you than to feel completely relaxed?
And while you’re enjoying the much needed rejuvenation, your rosacea facial is hard at work emptying out toxins that cause dullness, blemishes, blackheads, and the like.
Plus, a facial makes all of your skincare products work more effectively! There are so many benefits to a facial you simply have to experience it for yourself…and reap the benefits, too!
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by lissa | Mar 29, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
What To Do With Chicken Skin
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What To Do With Chicken Skin By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
You know those hard bumps that appear on the back of your arms, thighs and your bum? Harmless, but irritating, these goose bump-like plugs often resemble acne and appear as dry, rough patches of skin.
Formally called keratosis pilaris, but commonly known as chicken skin, it can even appear as a red rash on your cheeks. The real question is what causes this annoying condition?
That answer is easy, excess build up of keratin in the hair follicles.
What’s not known is why. If you have a family history of atopic dermatitis, you are more likely to develop it.
But what can you do about it? Intensive moisturizing is key, even as much as several times a day initially. Look for moisturizers that contain urea. These tend to be more effective.
Consider topical retinoids to encourage the skin to turn over more quickly. We can help you there. Don’t forget humidifiers to increase moisture in your house, too.
Chicken skin is considered harmless by the medical profession, but we know it can be hard on your self-esteem. So take these simple steps to minimize its appearance and get your confidence soaring!
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by lissa | Mar 19, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How To Know If Lash Tinting Is Right For You
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How To Know If Lash Tinting Is Right For You By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
On the go? Got allergies or sensitivity to makeup? Or maybe you just want to save a few extra minutes in the morning…these are just some of the reasons women choose lash tinting over mascara.
Here are a few more:
• Allergic to mascara
• Avid swimmers, athletes, or outdoorsy
• Mascara runs and it’s embarrassing
• Want to look polished but not really into applying mascara
• Have light lashes and want to enhance eyes without mascara
• Have short lashes and want to define them
And that’s just a partial list! If you don’t wear mascara much but would love to have a more polished well-defined eye without the hassle, tinting is a good choice.
It only takes about 30 minutes and you’re back to enjoying your life. You won’t have to think about your eye “makeup” for 3-4 weeks.
But what exactly is lash tinting?
It’s an all vegetable dye, and that means irritation around your eyes is minimized. That’s why we love it! There are absolutely no harsh chemicals. However, because each person is different, we recommend a patch test 24-48 hours before your appointment, just to be sure.
Women also love the added benefit that lash tinting is waterproof. Unlike waterproof mascara, there isn’t even the slightest chance it will let you down!
There are also many different colors to choose from. So get creative if you like. Relax and enjoy the experience. You’re in good hands with our solid expertise.
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by lissa | Mar 9, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Sensitive Or Sensitized?
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Sensitive Or Sensitized? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
“You don’t have sensitive skin,” the aesthetician said, “but your skin has become sensitized.”
And there’s a big difference between the two. Just like dry, oily, or combination skin, sensitive skin is something you’re born with. It doesn’t just happen.
Usually, sensitive skin people have fair complexions that flush easily or swell a bit to the touch. They may even get red or blotchy for no apparent reason.
That’s why skincare and make-up choices must be treated very carefully. Truly sensitive skin is experienced by a small number of the population.
Sensitized skin, on the other hand, is experienced by almost all of the population. Conditions such as low humidity, drying chlorine, harsh ingredients like benzoyl peroxide for acne, over-exfoliation, medications, and even aging, can cause a sudden reaction in your skin.
Avoiding the irritant, keeping the skin adequately hydrated, and using proper skincare for the season usually corrects the environmentally caused stress to your skin.
For truly sensitive skin, the cause is unknown. Each day is a trial and error strategy to keep skin happy and non-reactive.
Fortunately, we have skincare products designed to meet the challenges of both sensitive and sensitized skin. We can tailor what you need to your specific skin type.
If your skin is giving you attitude, calm it down with the right products and monthly facials to restore balance.
Source: bioelements.com
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