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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by lissa | Jul 29, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
If you have dry skin, we’re betting you’re a bit nervous about exfoliating. It’s no wonder. Dry skin does not exfoliate well, which causes it to look flaky, chalky, and just plain dull.
The skin’s “glue” is sebum, or oil, and dry skin definitely doesn’t produce much of it. What little is produced tends to solidify and stick to the skin’s surface longer than it should.
The result is literally patches of glued on skin cells, which you see as dry skin patches. If you do not exfoliate, you’ll find that the surface of your skin hardens and cracks. Over time, these cracks penetrate further into the layers of your skin causing permanent scarring.
If you do exfoliate, the tendency is to do so aggressively with a rough granular scrub to force the removal of dry flakes.
If you’ve ever tried this, you know it doesn’t work. Aggressive home exfoliation only inflames your skin and you still have dry flakes! Instead, choose a gentle exfoliator which has micro beads that also hydrate your skin.
Dry skin is not a condition to be taken lightly! Beneficial and highly effective skincare is the answer! Talk to us about a skincare regimen that works with you to relieve dry skin and make you look instantly younger!
And if you’re looking for even deeper relief with huge anti-aging benefits, consider glycolic acid peels. They, too, work wonders for dry skin.
Source: www.30glycolic.com
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by lissa | Jul 18, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
How To Be Free Of Ingrown Hair Forever
They hurt. And they can get inflamed and infected. We’re talking, of course, about nasty ingrown hairs that make your life miserable.
If you suffer from ingrown hair, you most likely have hair shafts that are curved. That makes it tough to shave, wax, or pluck. Want an excellent solution to a very pesky problem?
Just get rid of them FOREVER!
With electrolysis, both the hair and the hair follicle are permanently destroyed because the root is killed. You’ll never have to deal with such a pesky problem ever again.
And if you’re thinking, “But I’ve heard electrolysis is painful,” you should know that modern day electrolysis has come a long way. In most cases, you will feel only a tingling. But for those that do feel discomfort we can add a topical anesthetic crème.
In a few short sessions, you can enjoy smooth skin without the constant hassle of painful ingrown hair.
Can you live with that?
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by lissa | Jul 8, 2016 | Beauty Salon Great Missenden
Tips For Cleansing
Acne Prone Skin
1. Wash Daily. Wash your face twice a day, but avoid soaps. Soaps can eradicate your skin’s protective barrier. Many of them have a pH higher than your skin, which can negatively alter your skin chemistry. Chemicals in some soaps can be very harsh and irritate your face. Instead, it’s best to use a gentle facial wash to clean your skin.
2. Do Not Scrub. Scrubbing is bad for acne-prone skin as it can cause existing ruptures to get even more inflamed. Avoid gritty exfoliant facial washes as well as cleansing tools like scratchy loofahs or scrubbers. Instead, massage in your gentle facial cleanser with your fingertips using lukewarm water. When you’re finished, rinse, then pat — don’t rub — your skin dry.
3. Try a Cleanser Containing Salicylic Acid. Salicylic acid, which is derived from plants, is one of the most effective anti-acne chemicals on the market. It works by entering follicles where it encourages the shedding of dead — and potentially pore-clogging — skin cells. It also helps shrink blackheads and whiteheads.
4. Consider a Cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide. Just like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide works by breaking up dead skin cells that can clog pores. It has the added benefit of killing the bacteria that help contribute to acne. Benzoyl peroxide is the active ingredient in acne-fighting preparations, but it can take a while to be effective, so give it a good four to six weeks to kick in.
5. Don’t Dry Out Your Skin. Many acne preparations have a significant drying effect on the skin. This might seem like a good thing, but overdrying can make things matter worse — oil production might go into overdrive. To avoid this, keep skin moisturized. It’s important to use products that are oil-free or marked “nonacnegenic” or “noncomedogenic,” meaning they won’t wedge roadblocks of gunk in your pores. If you’re treating a breakout with topical acne medication, be sure to apply the moisturizer after the medicine.
Source: howstuffworks.com
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