by lissa | Sep 24, 2020 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Is Your Skin The Same Age As You? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
No woman wants to look her age. And certainly no woman wants to look older than her age, but sometimes it happens.
It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Of course genetics is a major influence, but even so, you can combat those pesky genes your ancestors gave you.
How? It all starts with pH. We’re not going to get technical, we promise. So here’s the bottom line. When the pH of your skin is faulty it can create premature aging. That means your face can feel tight and dry, like you never cleaned it, or worse, you develop acne.
Either way, your skin is too alkaline. That means:
• It can be drier and more brittle
• Your skin is more susceptible to sun damage because the barrier has been weakened
• You develop more fine lines and crow’s feet (British Journal of Dermatology)
• Your skin can become oilier
When skin is too alkaline, it takes 14 hours for it to return to normal. Unfortunately, you’ve already re-applied the offending products so the damage never gets repaired.
What can you do? Even if you think your skincare is fine, but you’re not happy with your looks, allow us to give you a professional skin analysis. And no, we’re not talking about the department store kind of “analysis.”
This is the real deal. One of our highly trained aestheticians talks to you about your lifestyle, your current regimen, and any medical conditions you may have. (Some medical conditions and medications can cause skin challenges.)
Then she will look beneath the surface of your skin to get a complete picture, discussing with you what she finds and recommending the right products for your skin type.
And the best part? You’ll feel a difference almost immediately, with visible results appearing within a week. We guarantee it! There’s no need to look your age or older. Schedule your complimentary consult today!
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by lissa | Mar 2, 2020 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
The “Gimmick” That Shocked A Scientist! By Oasis Health & Beauty Spa – Call Us On 01494 865005
Don Verhulst, MD has studied and practiced the use of natural alternatives and the effects of nutrition for over 20 years. His philosophy is to provide nutritionally valuable, concentrated good foods for the skin and body.
When Dr. Don heard about Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy he was highly skeptical of its true abilities. As a scientist, he saw it as a nothing more than a ”gimmick.”
That is, until he tried it himself. In one 60-minute session he lost 2 ¼ inches on the various areas of his body and 1 inch on his abdomen. The doctor was floored!
That’s when he began to research the wrap’s ingredients. Here’s what he found:
• This highly unusual wrap provides the ability to feed your skin nutrients needed for natural skin renewal. (You look younger)
• It allows cell turnover to occur uninterrupted, enhancing and speeding up the process (You look younger and more toned)
• The ingredients keep toxins from entering your body while removing existing toxins (You feel more energetic)
• It targets fat cells of inflamed fatty tissue, breaking them down, decreasing inflammation and increasing detoxification (You slim down and feel healthier)
• You have less cellulite, less fine lines and wrinkles and less saggy skin (You love how you look)
Dr. Don had to admit that his tape measure “didn’t lie.” And yours won’t either! Enjoy renewed confidence in your contoured body as well as more energy with Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy.
The “Gimmick” That Shocked A Scientist! – Call Us On 01494 865005
by lissa | Feb 23, 2020 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
For the last few decades, scientists have been preaching to us to wear sunscreen to look younger.
New studies show: they were wrong! And we were stunned. Here’s what we learned about the latest evidence regarding sun damage.
An SPF isn’t enough to protect you from sun damage. Yes, they block UVA and UVB rays, but those rays only account for 7% of solar energy.
Now for the really interesting part:
New research finds that infrared radiation, which makes up 54% of solar energy, also causes aging AND may be worse than UV rays!
It seems that infrared radiation penetrates deeper than UV rays, producing those nasty free radicals that not only age you but also wreck your skin.
Now What?
So do you give up sunscreen? No way! We’ve always told you how important an antioxidant serum is to your overall skin care.
Now science is backing us up. In fact, wearing an antioxidant serum that has a combination of vitamins C, E, and ferulic acid, a naturally occurring antioxidant and sunscreen, is more important than sunscreen!
This antioxidant cocktail provides the missing link in preventing free radicals from robbing your skin of health and youth.
Wear the antioxidant serum under your sunscreen. Just make sure your sunscreen contains zinc and titanium dioxide, not Avobenzone and Octinoxate, which promote wrinkles!
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by lissa | Dec 30, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
What Your Tension Spots Are Trying To Tell You By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Stress affects each of us differently. For some, it’s high blood pressure, chronic back pain, or migraines. For others, it’s neck and shoulder pain, stiffness, tightness, or adrenal fatigue.
Stress has so many faces that you may not instantly recognize your tension spot as a result of it. But here’s the interesting part. Researchers estimate that 80% of disease is stress-related.
The reason? We work too much and play too little. When we can’t experience a deep sense of contentment in life, the lack of it is going to show up elsewhere, usually as health problems.
That’s why massage is so beneficial. It works on many different levels to heal both physical and emotional pain. And that wobbly-let-me-just-space-out-for-about-an-hour feeling you get after a massage?
Well, that’s the therapy working on your Central Nervous System to re-program your response to stress and pain. In other words, it’s breaking the old cycle of pain and stress.
Massage lets you experience deep contentment—and that’s the one key ingredient for good health and business success. Yet, we experience it so little.
Those tension spots you keep rubbing and wishing would go away are asking for relief. Just like you are.
Massage gives you back your happy face, releases your body from old patterns of stress and pain, and puts more life in your life.
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by lissa | Nov 15, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How To Treat Tight, Dry Facial Skin By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
It feels awful, doesn’t it? Tight, dry facial skin is not only uncomfortable, but it’s actually visible!
Known as dehydrated skin, that tight, dry feeling looks dull. Make-up doesn’t perform nearly as well and can accentuate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
You may think of dehydrated skin as a winter problem, but the sun can wreak just as much havoc.
What can you do? Monthly facials work the lymphatic system to remove toxins, stimulate circulation and allow for deeper product penetration. They are the foundation from which all other products and services work.
For your home care, make sure to add a serum for dehydrated skin.
Because your skin is lacking water, it needs a boost of water-attracting molecules like naturally occurring hyaluronic acid.
We can help you there. For your moisturizer, it’s important to understand that thicker is not necessarily more effective.
Moisturizers laden with petroleum and mineral oil simply clog the skin, promoting more dryness and wrinkles.
If your skin is tight and dry, it’s asking for help! Set up a skin consult and we’ll get you and your skin talking nice to each other in no time.
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by lissa | Oct 9, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How To Give Your Skin Youthful Energy By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Your skin had more energy when you were younger, more elasticity, vibrancy and glow. But as you age, sun damage, smoking and diet all wreak havoc causing you to lose that youthful glow.
Then Mother Nature starts banging on your door telling you it’s time to pay the piper. The nerve! So now you’ve got a double whammy. Does that mean your youthful glow and facial energy are gone forever? Far from it!
With Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL, you can safely and gently bring it back by creating NEW collagen and connective tissue. Yes, even after the first treatment your skin will be smoother!
Say goodbye to:
– Brown spots
– Broken capillaries
– Redness of the skin (erythema)
– Even rosacea!
IPL tackles both the effects of natural aging and the premature aging practices of our youth. What a deal!
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by lissa | Sep 29, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How Abrasive Should An Exfoliant Be To Get Results? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
There are so many different types of exfoliants, but the short answer is this:
Save the intensive exfoliation to us.
A home exfoliant should not be irritating or highly abrasive.
The purpose of home exfoliation is to:
• Soften fine lines and wrinkles
• Speed up the skin renewal process for smoother, healthier skin
• Ease discoloration from sun damage
• Allow your skincare products to work more effectively
• Give you an instant glow!
Gently buffing away the top layer of dead skin cells is tremendously beneficial to you!
What kind is best for your skin type? Talk to us about it. From sensitive skin to oily acneic skin, there’s a home exfoliant that’s perfect for you.
Just ask us. We’re here to help!
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by lissa | Sep 19, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Is Your Skin Feeling Grumpy?
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Is Your Skin Feeling Grumpy? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
It’s that wonderful time of year. The weather is changing and your skin is probably grumbling.
What can you do now to prepare for the colder months ahead? Let’s take a look.
How To Transition Your Skincare Needs
Take a look at what you’re using. Does your skin feel tight and dry after you’ve cleansed and moisturized? Then it’s time to swap out your warm weather cleanser for a more hydrating one.
Cool air robs your skin of its natural oils. Without these oils your complexion will become dry and dull. Step up your moisturizer to one that’s more emollient. This will help reduce water loss on the surface of your skin.
Add a hydrating serum to keep skin from feeling tight and dry, and to plump it up. And don’t forget to exfoliate! So many people think this step can be skipped in colder months.
Not so! Exfoliation clears away old dead skin cells that create a dull complexion. It also enhances the effects of ALL your other products.
Add facials! Facials work deeply to hydrate, regulate the immune system, prevent wrinkles, clarify and tone the skin.
And lastly, this is no time to skimp on sunscreen! Protecting your skin from environmental assault is a yearlong commitment.
If you need some assistance transitioning your skincare, just let us know. We’re here to help!
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by lissa | Aug 29, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Three Sneaky Skin Saboteurs…
And How To Get Rid Of Them!
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Three Sneaky Skin Saboteurs…And How To Get Rid Of Them! By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Before you can say, what happened, these three habits have a way of sneaking up and wreaking havoc on your skin.
Let’s see what they are and what you can do about them.
DIY Facials- It’s so tempting to squeeze that zit or chip away at the edge of a scab. But, if you pick a pimple until it bleeds, you’re injuring your skin! And that can lead to scarring.
If you must squeeze a pimple, do it gently, Better yet, let us do it. We’ll handle that little monster with the greatest of care.
Sleeping with your make-up on. As much as we’ve harped on this, you should know by now that this bad habit not only ages your skin up to four days in one night, but it creates a breeding ground for bacteria. That means blackheads and pimples.
Even if you think you can’t wash your face before hitting the hay, consider a pre-moistened towelette to remove the day’s make-up and grime.
Hanging on to outdated cosmetics- If you can’t remember the last time you used it, it’s probably been longer than three months.
Toss it! Just like sleeping with your make-up on, outdated products are bacteria-breeding farm. Yes, we all love to save money, but a healthy dose of commonsense goes just as far. Mark the date on the container when you buy it. Better to be safe than sorry!
These three skin saboteurs are really more about time and lifestyle choices. They’re easy to slip into, and with a little effort, just as easy to slip out of.
Three Sneaky Skin Saboteurs…And How To Get Rid Of Them! – Call Us On 01494 865005
by lissa | Aug 19, 2019 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How Do I Pick The Right Professional Eye Creme For Me? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
The best way to pick the right eye cream is to ask yourself, “What do I want to achieve with it?” Do you want to minimize dark circles? Puffiness? Do you want to prevent future damage or fight the wrinkles you have?
You must also consider your skin type. If the skin beneath your eyes is oily, puffy or you are acne-prone, you will want a gel. A cream will just be too rich.
Although there are no hard and fast rules about eye cremes, it’s safe to say there are three basic types for you to consider:
Day cremes-These enhance the appearance of your eyes by de-puffing and reducing the dark circles.
Night Cremes-These help the skin repair and prevent damage while you are sleeping. Night cremes often contain retinol or AHA’s (alpha hydroxy acids), which work best at night during the skin renewal process.
Standard Eye Creme-These are very emollient, providing needed moisture. They do not contain intense wrinkle fighting ingredients or de-puffing agents.
All eye cremes must provide some degree of moisture. They should be very mild since this area is so sensitive to irritation and contain no fragrance.
Just remember, any given brand can have at least two types of eye cremes and as many as six! That’s why it’s important to discuss with us your particular concerns and needs.
How Do I Pick The Right Professional Eye Creme For Me? – Call Us On 01494 865005
