by lissa | Sep 30, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
1. How does IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) help my rosacea symptoms? Intense Pulsed light uses a specialized light that closes down the blood vessels and capillaries that cause flushing, dramatically reducing redness.
2. Will the IPL affect normal healthy skin? IPL does not have any affect on surrounding healthy skin. The light energy is absorbed by the dilated vessels and capillaries causing them to shut down.
3. How many treatments do I need? Generally 3-6 sessions are needed. Some tiny areas close during the first treatment. Larger areas as well as skin flushing decrease gradually over 5 weeks. This is a far gentler way to treat rosacea. It’s also the reason IPL has become the preferred method.
4. Why do I need more than one treatment? It’s impossible to equally cover and close all of the affected areas in just one treatment. That’s why sessions are scheduled approximately 5 weeks apart.
5. Is Intense Pulsed Light the same as laser? IPL was developed from laser technology. However, laser uses a solid beam of light. IPL uses hundreds of wavelengths, or colors, in each burst of light, not just one wavelength. Filters are used that can work in a similar manner to laser, but IPL is not a traditional laser treatment.
6. What is an IPL treatment like? They are very quick, simple, and relatively painless. You will wear protective eye shields. Then a gel will be placed on your skin. This is to increase your comfort and improve the effectiveness of the IPL treatment. During the treatment, you will feel a small snap as the flash touches your skin, but it’s tolerable. After the treatment, cold packs will be placed on your skin for comfort. Your face may look pink for an hour or so, but there will be no bruising.
7. How long do treatment sessions last? It all depends on the area to be treated. Generally, speaking 30-90 minutes.
8. Can I return to work? Yes. Your skin may still look a bit pink, but it will return to normal in a few hours.
9. What skincare products are best for rosacea clients? Avoid Retin A. This is too harsh for this skin type. Vitamin C serums are soothing and have anti-inflammatory properties that are extremely helpful. All skincare products must be calming and soothing. Many dermatologists recommend facials to further minimize the symptoms of rosacea. Talk to our aesthetician about your specific needs.
10. Will I ever need more than one round of treatments? Most likely, you will need a touch up treatment once a year to keep the rosacea to a minimum.
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by lissa | Sep 18, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Excuse #2: “My Mom Always Used Soap And She Has Good Skin
Excuse #2: “My Mom Always Used Soap And She Has Good Skin
This is an interesting excuse. So let’s take a close look at it. Because mom always used soap seems, on the surface, to be a strong enough justification to do the same thing, right?
Well, mom also used:
• A rotary phone or push button phone
• Waxy lipstick
• A sink to wash dishes
• The newspaper to catch up on what’s happening
Done any of those things lately?
The truth is times change. And in the case of skin care, they’ve changed for the better. Women no longer have to rely on soap and cold crème, which clogs your pores, to moisturize their skin.
Remember, skin is the largest organ of the body. It houses your insides, protects you from the elements, and gives you form. And most importantly, it’s the only one you have!
No doubt mom may have had good skin, but why settle?
Today, we have the resources for skin that goes beyond “good” to defying your age. And it all starts with professional skin care products designed specifically for your skin type.
Take a hint from mom. Use the resources you have available to get skin that skips a generation from good to fabulous!
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by lissa | Sep 9, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Don’t Look Now But 35 Could Be the New 50!
Did your eyes do a double take? Ours sure did! And yes, it is a whole lot scary. Here’s the scoop. New evidence shows that the younger generation is aging more quickly than previous generations.
Bizarre, isn’t it? But wait until you find out why.
An April 2013 paper from the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology made this stunning discovery. Metabolic health, or, how well your body uses insulin to process sugar in the blood, is not working as well as in previous generations.
The reason? Our high intake of empty carbs and fast foods, which causes high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and even type-2 diabetes. But it also ages you by 15 years!
In fact, today’s 45 year-olds are on par with the aging process of 60 year olds! Twenty and 30 year old age ranges are also aging at the same 15-year rate.
As scary as it is, there is good news. You don’t have to be a victim of Metabolic Syndrome. You can take control of your health.
• Get regular physical exercise-Walk regularly or go to the gym
• Eat smart-Skip the junk food and empty carbs
• Skip the soda-There is absolutely nothing good about a soda
• Relax and renew-Get regular facials or a massage
If this study reinforces anything at all, it’s this: Take care of yourself! No if’s, and’s, or but’s.
From diet and exercise to regular rejuvenation, self-care keeps your body and your mind aging backwards, instead of forward.
And that’s our mission, too!
Source: www.youbeauty.com/health
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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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