by lissa | Sep 18, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Do Your Eyes Betray Your Age
It’s a common notion that eye crèmes aren’t necessary. The skin regimen we do on our face is enough to include the skin around the eyes. Unfortunately, this belief is 100% wrong.
It does make sense that the skin on our face would have the same depth as the skin around our eyes. But that is not the case.
Of all the skin on your body, the thinnest part is the around your eyes. This is why your facial moisturizer stings or burns if you apply it to close to your eyes.
You should use eye crèmes that are tested and approved by ophthalmologists. Just like facial moisturizers, eye crèmes were created to tackle specific problems like:
• Dark circles
• Puffiness
• Fine lines and wrinkles
There is also another way to get younger looking eyes. Professional eye treatments!
Think of them as a facial just for your eyes! Using a patented dermal delivery system, nutrients essential to your eyes melt into this sensitive area, deeply hydrating and nourishing them without irritation.
Just like a facial your eye treatments provide a considerable boost to your at-home eye care.
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by lissa | Sep 8, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Red Carpet Makeup Secret Revealed!
Celebrity makeup artists have a difficult task for red carpet movie stars. They have to keep their makeup in place all day and night—and it has to look flawless!
How do they do it?
Believe it or not, the secret is setting powder. This hardworking product is the reason celebrities look polished and beautiful, even under the harshest lights.
Setting powder works beautifully with concealer, too. It boosts its staying power, while enhancing the look of your foundation. Just make sure that the setting powder is the same shade as your natural skin tone.
Apply setting powder mainly to the center of your face, on the outer corners of your nose, and to your chin and cheeks.
Avoid the outer edges of your face because you want your natural radiance to shine through. You can apply a highlighting product to this area, if you want. It will help to pick up the radiance of your skin.
Setting powders create a natural-looking finish that keeps your makeup performing all day!
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by lissa | Aug 31, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
The Facts Of Cellulite
There are a lot of information regarding cellulite. Some are myths and some do speak the truth. But how can we tell which is which?
Here are some facts that may help in dealing with this condition.
Women get more cellulite than men
Yes, women do tend to carry more fat around their hips and thighs. And we also have less supportive connective tissue to keep it all in place. It is estimated, however, that about 10% of men suffer from cellulite, as well.
Cellulite gets worse with age
Hormones seem to play a role in the appearance of cellulite: As women age, their bodies produce less estrogen—a hormone that helps keep blood vessels flowing smoothly. Less estrogen can mean poorer circulation, which can also mean a decrease in new collagen production and the breakdown of older connective tissue.
Cellulite may be in your genes
It’s true that cellulite runs in families; if your mother and grandmother had cellulite, you have a better chance of also developing it. If you’re not one of the lucky ones with smooth-skinned relatives, take heart: Genetics is only one small part of the cellulite puzzle; factors like diet, exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight also play a role.
Exercise can reduce the appearance of cellulite
A regular exercise practice cannot cure cellulite—but in many cases it can help prevent or reduce its appearance. Cellulite occurs when connective fibers underneath the skin become weak or lose their elasticity, but stretching and strengthening those areas (in addition to burning away excess fat overall) can help.
Skin fillers can even out dimply skin
Injectable dermal fillers like Restylane and Radiesse, used primarily to plump up sagging cheekbones and remove facial wrinkles, have also shown to be beneficial—at least temporarily—for cellulite-plagued sections of skin.
Non-invasive procedures for cellulite really do work
Laser, radio-frequency, and massage techniques have been used for several years to reduce the appearance of cellulite—and while their results are not permanent, they are effective.
Certain foods can help fight cellulite
Your diet alone can’t determine whether you will or will not get cellulite, but eating a well-balanced, plant-heavy diet can reduce inflammation throughout your body and help you maintain a healthy weight. Staying hydrated—both by drinking water and by eating plenty of foods with high water content—will also keep your connective tissue strong and supple, and may even help you slim down. Aim to eat more cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, and bell peppers, which (along with many other fruits and veggies) are all more than 90% water.
Smoking can affect the appearance of cellulite
Cigarette smoke has been shown to reduce blood vessel flow and to weaken and disrupt the formation of collagen, allowing for the connective tissue to become stretched and damaged more easily and for underlying fat to show through. Plus, smoking can make you look bad (literally) in lots of other ways, as well: It causes premature wrinkles and aging, leave skin dry and discolored and can contribute to stretch marks, to name a few.
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by lissa | Aug 21, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Having combination skin is dreadful. You have to deal with both oily and dry skin, very contradicting conditions.
With advances in skincare treatment, it’s not so difficult to treat combination skin nowadays.
First, you need to set up a skin consult. That way, we can easily assess what your skin needs. We can also tailor a home care program for you.
Second, you need to exfoliate regularly. This will reduce oil production, clear pores and remove drier, flaky skin.
Third, use a toner that has real science behind it. Our skincare products are designed for all skin types. We can effectively treat combination skin without a lot of hassle. Our Eminence Organic Skincare line has anti-inflammatory agents, vitamin C and soothing ingredients that nourish and balance combination skin.
Fourth, embrace oils. Since your skin is both oily and dry, using oil-free products encourages your skin to produce more. In turn, this causes breakouts and blemishes. Use a high end oil such as Eminence Organic Skincare, which has vitamin E and essential fatty acids on the drier areas of your skin.
And lastly, when using make-up, make sure it’s from an all natural mineral make-up line. This will keep the dry and oily parts of your skin in harmony.
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by lissa | Aug 10, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
The Weight Of The World Stops Here
It might seem like your boss controls everything you do, but it’s not really true. Actually, that would be your Central Nervous System, your body’s main computer.
Tight work deadlines, family responsibilities, not to mention the pressure you put on yourself, all add up to your body’s version of the caveman’s fight or flight response.
We might not have to worry about a saber tooth tiger, but your boss can sure feel like one. (Or maybe a very bad computer virus!)
The problem is this. The caveman fights the tiger and lives to see another day.
His stress is suddenly gone—poof! And he’s got dinner. Not a bad prize for a hard day’s work.
But today, it’s a different story. The stress never stops. You may think you learn to “live with it,” but your body spends every minute trying to balance out systems that are totally out of whack:
- Sleep—turns into insomnia
- Digestion—Heartburn, indigestion, constipation
- Immunity—More susceptibility to illness
Stress causes your heart to work harder. Breathing becomes more rapid and shallow; digestion slows. In fact, nearly every body process is degraded because of it.
You might not be able to turn off the stress—or run from it—like our ancestors, but you can do something about it. Take control of your health by including massage as part of your self-care plan.
Massage is the one therapy that actually gives you the stress release you need. That “limp as dishrag” feeling you get after a massage is working wonders to repair the damage that every day stress causes.
Massage has been clinically proven to:
• Reduce cortisol, the stress hormone responsible for that tummy you can’t get rid of.
• Reduce blood pressure
• Increase circulation and oxygen, which improves mental clarity
The National Institute Of Health and the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry both published studies demonstrating the positive effects of massage on stress and anxiety.
Get the weight of the world off of your shoulders. Massage feels good and it’s so good for you. Do it for yourself and your family.
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by lissa | Jul 31, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Life can be a bit of a whirlwind at times. Family, work, kids, can take up all 24 hours of your day.
And at the end of the day, when you’re all stressed and utterly exhausted, one of the things greatly affected is your skin.
Stress chokes everything about your life, especially your skin. If you see these signs:
- Deep, dark circles
- Dull, lifeless skin
- Gray or sallow skin
- Blackheads
- Sudden redness to your skin
You need some time to yourself to relax and take care of your skin.
Even though you’ve heard it time and time again, getting eight hours of good rest is important. That’s when your skin rejuvenates.
Use the right skin care and do use it as prescribed. Don’t let anything keep you from this essential wellness habit.
Get a facial regularly. This will ensure that your skin is obtaining the treatment it needs.
Exfoliate regularly to get rid of the dead skin build up; add vitamin C and peptides to combat stress. It will also lift, brighten, and tone your skin.
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by lissa | Jul 19, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Is This Really Twice The Sun Protection?
Quick quiz!
If you wear sunscreen with 30 SPF, are you getting twice the protection than sunscreen with SPF 15?
The answer may surprise you: no.
The general assumption is the higher the SPF, the more protection you have. But that’s not how it works. An SPF of 30 filters out about 97% of UVB rays; SPF 15 filters out 93%.
The number on the sunscreen indicates how long you can safely stay in the sun without burning based on your Maximum Erythema Dose. That’s a scientific way of saying you need to know how long it takes for your unprotected skin to turn pink.
If you’re fair, it may only take 10 minutes. Multiply that by the SPF and you have the number of safe sun minutes.
10 minutes x SPF 30=300 safe sun minutes
But there is a catch. Sunscreen wears off with wind, sweat, (even the “waterproof ones) and towel drying. That means your safe sun minutes get cut in half.
It’s best to re-apply every 2 hours. Don’t forget to wear a hat and lightweight clothing for added protection!
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by lissa | Jul 7, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
The Antioxidant Smoothie Facial You’ll Love!
Blueberries, grapes, cherries…there’s a whole world of beautiful fruits and vegetables that have the essential job of keeping your insides clean!
Loaded with antioxidants, these deliciously hardworking plants scrub away the equivalent of rust in your body, also known as free radicals.
We just call them nasty because they create disease and speed up aging.
But now, you can have “inside-outside” protection from the ravages of free radicals. Just follow mom’s advice and eat fruits and vegetables to keep your internal system humming along.
Outwardly, give your face, neck, and hands the same deeply rejuvenating and life-giving antioxidant treatment as your internal body—and Mother Nature will still lend a hand.
Tri Enzyme Resurfacing Facial is chock full of enzymes that perform the amazing feat of dissolving old, dead skin cells to reveal a supple, moist layer of skin underneath.
It also fights the “rust” or free radicals for deeply refreshed and glowing skin.
There are no harsh chemicals or irritation. It is the gentlest of all exfoliation methods; even sensitive skin types love it.
But what exactly will you see right after your peel? Here are just some of the benefits:
- Diminished age spots and sun damage discoloration
- Purified pores—they appear smaller
- Improved skin texture, elasticity and tone
- Alleviated dryness
- Smoothed out fine lines and wrinkles
- Healthy, glowing skin
This restorative peel even helps with acne and diminishing scars. The secret, of course, is in the power of the enzymes. They contain vitamins and minerals, which speed up young cell renewal.
It truly is the antioxidant smoothie for your face!
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by lissa | Jun 30, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Can Healthy Foods Really Satisfy Those Awful Cravings?
Ugh! They’ve got you in a death grip and won’t let go. Cravings are the worst, aren’t they? Especially when you’ve made the commitment to a healthier lifestyle.
Here are two sweet treats that can help satisfy your craving and still keep you on the healthy path.
Love Reese’s Cups? Opt for a square or two of dark chocolate with a tablespoon of organic peanut butter on top!
Instead of your favorite soda, get seltzer water. Add either fresh fruit or a drop of vanilla to it. You’ll satisfy your carbonation craving without all the empty calories.
Source: www.youbeauty.com
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by lissa | Jun 19, 2017 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How Intense Pulsed Light Gets Rid Of A Rudolph Face
Is there anything more maddening? The slightest bit of exertion, a weather change, or eating spicy foods can cause your skin to light up like Rudolph on Christmas Eve!
It’s embarrassing, down right aggravating and it’s called rosacea. We highly recommend facials to soothe, calm, cool and protect this fickle skin condition.
Rosacea facials are also excellent for strengthening capillaries, reducing redness, and to flush toxins from your system. This will help to lessen rosacea flare ups and keep your skin functioning more effectively.
And if you’re so over the flushing that is the hallmark of this mysterious disease, Intense Pulsed Light can greatly reduce or even eliminate It. Considered the gold standard for treating rosacea, Intense Pulsed Light removes the dilated capillaries and blood vessels that cause flushing.
That means you no longer have to explain the sudden deep redness to your cheeks. Heck, you don’t even have to think about it!
IPL and facials may not be able to solve the mystery of rosacea, but they can play a significant part in eliminating the obvious signs and discomfort. You’ll love what you don’t see in the mirror!
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