by lissa | Mar 16, 2015 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
When Your Get Up And Go Has Gone
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When Your Get Up And Go Has Gone By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
It’s the little things that suddenly make you grit your teeth…you ran out of milk. The kids are fussy. Your spouse is crabby. You’re sure that jerk co-worker is trying to weasel in on your project…
And all you really want to do is take a nap, preferably one about the size that Rip Van Winkle took!
If you’re routinely feeling tired even though you sleep well, but struggle to get out of bed in the morning, feel overwhelmed and exhausted, depend on coffee and soda to get you going, you may have adrenal fatigue.
Perched on top of your kidneys, adrenals have a very tough job in today’s world. As your body’s stress combat soldiers, they release the stress hormone cortisol, as ammunition to fight off the attack.
The consequence of continuously releasing cortisol into your bloodstream causes abdominal weight gain and adrenal fatigue, to name only two health conditions.
In today’s world, your adrenals simply don’t have enough ammunition. They were designed for short periods of stress like running out of a burning building or fighting off a predator.
But in a world where you feel constant pressure with daily demands, the adrenals ability to protect you is limited. It’s like having a handsaw to cut down a tree!
Dealing with adrenal fatigue requires you to reset your lifestyle button. As part of your recovery, include the proven therapy of massage. Massage restores balance to an ailing system, reducing the production of cortisol.
Massage releases chronically tight muscles and lets blood flow normally. It tames mental tensions, frustrations, and insecurities, the most damaging emotions we have, and so often associated with adrenal fatigue.
And that really good feeling you have after a massage? It’s working on a deeper level to re-program how you respond to stress, which in turn gives you a sense of wholeness and balance.
The only side effects of massage are a stronger immune system, more balanced hormones, more energy and clarity, and better health. Ready?
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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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