by lissa | Mar 10, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Please Just Fade Away!
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Please Just Fade Away! By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
If you’re over 40, you most likely are seeing more and more “age spots” popping up all over your body.
Aptly named, age spots are a consequence of sun damage through the accumulation of the dark pigment, melanin.
Although age spots rarely pose a threat, they are the bane of almost every woman!
Can anything be done about them? Yes! There are many choices for fading this pesky problem.
At home treatments: For light-colored spots, choose products with the vitamin A derivative, or retinoids, that accelerate exfoliation of the skin. Weaker strength glycolic and kojic acid also fade age spots.
Professional Treatments: For darker spots, the treatment may require a professional touch.
Chemical peels burn off the outer layer of skin to enable the growth of new skin.
Intense Pulsed Light also effectively tackles age spots. No matter what your aestheician recommends, the key with age spots is time and persistence.
Don’t expect a quick fix because there isn’t one. Combining treatments, however, is a highly effective way to speed up the process.
Set up a consult with us and we’ll outline a treatment plan tailored just for your skincare needs. Lastly, use sunscreen year round to prevent further damage.
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by lissa | Mar 5, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Why Can’t I Use My Facial Moisturizer Around My Eyes? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
It would seem only logical to use just your facial moisturiser, doesn’t it? But as we discussed last time, this area has the thinnest skin on the body and is also the most sensitive.
If you’ve ever experienced stinging, burning, or watery eyes after applying a facial moisturizer around your eye area, then you already know what we’re talking about. It’s just too irritating!
Only ophthalmologists tested and approved eye cremes should be applied to this delicate area. Just like facial moisturizers, eye cremes were created to tackle specific problems like dark circles, puffiness and to reduce fine eye lines and wrinkles.
But there is another reason to steer clear of heavy facial moisturizers. Have you ever experienced little bumps around your eyes? These are called milia, skin cells that are trapped in small pockets near the surface of the skin.
This happens because the eye area has very few oil glands. If your facial products are too rich, they can greatly contribute to this nasty little problem. Very hard and seed-like, milia are also very difficult to remove.
That’s why using products especially formulated for this sensitive area just makes sense. It’s the key to preventing this unsightly problem.
Got questions? We’re happy to answer them.
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by lissa | Feb 27, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Celebrity Beauty Myths Busted! By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
The next time you’re beating yourself up because you don’t look as gorgeous as your favorite actress, you might want to keep this in mind.
These women have a real investment in perpetuating their flawless image. Here are a few of the myths you’ve heard and believed.
“I’m not wearing any make-up.” Even Lady Gaga owned up on this one. “There’s this idea that it’s all natural, but everything has been staged to look natural,” she said. “Don’t you think that what’s on the cover of a magazine is quite artificial?”
“I was born with thick, fast-growing hair.” Hmmm. Remember when Katie Holmes got tired of her chic bob? Within a matter of weeks, she was sporting longer locks. That’s pretty hard to do since hair grows at the rate of half an inch per month. Most certainly she was wearing hair extensions.
“I was in a bikini six weeks after having a baby.” If you hire a trainer and work out hard for one to three hours daily, you can most certainly achieve this. Otherwise, it takes about eight months to a year.
Not many of us can afford to bend time to suit our wishes. Yet, models and movie stars are paid to create the fantasy of quick results minus the hard work that goes along with achieving those results.
So what’s our point with all this? Good health and beauty are never a free ride. Work with your aesthetician to steadily achieve the results you want.
That’s always the best path to take anyway. Be glad you don’t have the pressure of perfection weighing down on you!
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by lissa | Feb 23, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Hot Water And Skin Moisture
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Hot Water And Skin Moisture By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Everyone loves to take their time soaking up and relaxing in a hot bath. However, those with dry skin should beware. Hot water depletes your body’s moisture, causing dryness and itchiness.
It’s best to use warm water then pat dry when you get out of the shower or tub. Then apply body lotion or oil to seal in moisture. And, of course, don’t forget your facial moisturizer.
For additional all over moisturizing, come in for one of our fabulous body treatments. Think of them as a facial for your whole bod! You won’t believe the long lasting difference in your skin and you’ll never miss the hot water.
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by lissa | Feb 18, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Did You See This In The News?
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Did You See This In The News? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
We once thought that solariums were the “safe” alternative to baking in the sun. Now we know better. Malignant melanoma, the least common but most deadly form of skin cancer, is an established risk factor with tanning beds.But now it seems that this dangerous method for getting an even, bronzed glow also increases the risk of non-melanoma cancers. You can read it about it here.
That’s why we’re glad to see so many of our clients turning away from artificial and sun baking. Our safe, natural spray tan has no:
- Deadly chemicals
- Alcohols
- Perfumes
- Oils
- Nasty parabens
In fact, St. Tropez purifies their own water to ensure only the purest products ever touch your skin!
It’s a lovely, safe way to get just the right amount of golden glow you want without the worry. Sweet!
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by lissa | Feb 13, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
When Skin Redness Isn’t Rosacea
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When Skin Redness Isn’t Rosacea By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Sometimes clients will tell us they think they have rosacea because their skin is red and flushes easily. But when we take a closer look, we find another common culprit, couperose, or broken capillaries.
There are several reasons capillaries may weaken and break. Heredity is one.
Some of us were just born with naturally thin, weak skin, which of course, includes the capillary walls of your face.
Extremes in temperatures can increase the likelihood of developing couperose. With constant exposure, the skin thins, weakening capillary walls.
Another factor is aggressive over exfoliation of the skin. No, you won’t get better results if you scrub harder! You’ll just create a spidery network of broken capillaries across your beautiful face.
What can you do about couperose? We have skincare that targets this exact problem, and complementary hydrating treatments that combat redness and lock in moisture.
If you’re ready to tame your red, irritated skin, we can help get you there.
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by lissa | Feb 9, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Beauty Tips To Take To Bed
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Beauty Tips To Take To Bed By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
You’ve been working hard and you’re just plain tired. Now the comfort of your bed is calling to you. ZZZZZZZZ…
Before you fall into dreamland, please do these four simple, quick steps. You can do them in under 5 minutes!
Get rid of the day’s make-up, pollution, dirt and stress—wash your face. But please use the cleanser that’s right for your skin.
Avoiding this one step grinds make-up into your skin, causing breakouts, stretching pores, and aging you.
Add a Vitamin A product. Over time, collagen production in your skin decreases. If it didn’t, you would never get a wrinkle! Your pores would stay small, you’d never get a scar, and your skin would stay tight.
Just take a quick 10 seconds and apply. It helps to stimulate collagen production and slow down Father Time.
Lastly, dot on our anti-aging eye crème. Your eye area has the thinnest skin on your body. You must protect it! Eye cremes have vitamins that repair skin and lighten dark circles.
Apply moisturizer and hit the hay! All done in under 5 minutes.
Now you’ll sleep better!
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by lissa | Feb 4, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
A Secret Ingredient That Boosts Your Anti-Aging Treatments By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Do you want to get more benefit from your anti-aging treatments? Would you like to get more bang for your buck?
Thought so. The very best way to do that is by including monthly facials as part of your beauty regimen.
Facials and anti-aging treatments like Intense Pulsed Light, and chemical peels go together like shoes and socks, Bogey and McCall, flowers in the spring.
Your anti-aging regimen just isn’t complete without both! Facials are a powerful secret ingredient that makes all your other treatments work better. And that means visible results that last much longer.
Facials also target specific skin conditions like acne, sagging skin, hyperpigmentation, redness…get the picture?
Great! Now make them a part of your essential beauty regimen.
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by lissa | Jan 30, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Instant Skin Rejuvenation: The Beauty Of …Enzymes?
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Instant Skin Rejuvenation: The Beauty Of …Enzymes? By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
We admit that it doesn’t sound very sexy, but once you hear our story, we’re pretty sure you’ll love enzymes, too. Here’s why.
Enzymes are activators of change, loaded with important nutrients and proteins. And because your skin is a natural storage house of enzymes, life simply wouldn’t be possible without them!
That’s why we love Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial. The fruit enzymes in this gentle, effective treatment accelerates young cell renewal by dissolving old dead skin cells, as well as fighting free radical damage, which causes premature aging.
It’s both gentle and effective for all skin types, including sensitive. There is no downtime and the change is immediate. (These guys don’t waste time!)
The beauty of Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial is that it deeply refreshes and rejuvenates your skin by increasing oxygen, which causes skin to look and feel younger.
And it’s perfect for both dry, flaky skin as well as acne because it adapts to what your skin needs. Remember, enzymes are catalysts for change.
That’s their whole purpose.
The results are multiple depending on the needs of your skin:
• Diminishing fine lines and wrinkles
• Deeply cleansing pores causing them to appear smaller
• Diminishing scars and stretch marks
• Age spots and sun discoloration fade
• Reducing acne and oil
• Sweeping away dry, flaky skin
We think that’s incredibly sexy. If you want to look and feel sexier and more confident about your looks, book your appointment for our Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial today!
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by lissa | Jan 26, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Tips & Tricks For Exfoliating Oily Skin
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Tips & Tricks For Exfoliating Oily Skin By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
Oily skin is so frustrating! Not only does your face “shine” quickly, this skin condition often includes large pores and blemishes.
Although you might want to scrub the heck out of your skin, please don’t! This only irritates it and causes flakiness. To really tame oily skin, you simply must use potent products that are made for your skin condition.
We highly recommend you allow us to analyze your skin first and then prescribe a treatment plan. And yes, exfoliation is a big part of it, but gently!
Certainly exfoliating every other day for very oily skin is appropriate, three times a week for less oily skin. This will keep those large pores from clogging up and appearing large, and it will lessen blackheads.
How you exfoliate is very important! Use your fingertips in a gentle circular motion, taking care not to use a lot of pressure. Remember, ninja scrubbing doesn’t work.
If you still cannot get the relief you want, consider getting a chemical peel. This will greatly reduce oiliness and blemishes. You’ll love how your skin looks and feels!
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