Archive for the ‘Facial’ Category
A Good Habit for Lent !
Monday, March 21st, 2011Katie here from La Spa…
It is that time of year again where everybody thinks of something to give up for Lent and we usually choose the same thing we failed to give up last year!!!
Instead of giving up something this Lent, why not try to do something easier and make a resolution to be better with our skin care?!
I think its time to look after ourselves and what better way to start than with Lent?
Make a promise to yourself to begin a skincare regime starting each morning with cleansing, moisturising and then protecting your skin with an SPF. This is a great way to start the day and you will feel instantly better and more awake each morning.
Every evening cleanse away your skins stress of the day and again moisturise and treat your skin with a night cream or serum.
If this is a process that is alien to you! Then now is a great time to start and the results will be seen in your complexion. There are great offers out there on skin care products so hit your local spa/beauty salon today to see what they have on offer for you.
Skin & Hair Care Tips When Snowed In!
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010Katie here from La Spa…
With all this bad weather, you may not be able to get to your local day spa, so here are some home tips as to how to look after your hair & skin while you’re snowed in!!!
Hair Care
Hair mask for really dry hair:
Mix 1 mashed banana, 1 full egg, 3 tablespoons of honey, 3 tablespoons of milk and 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Leave for 15-30 mins and wash out with a gentle shampoo.
Hair mask for coloured hair:
Soften a large chunk of coconut cream in your hands and massage into your hair. Wrap your head in a warm towel and leave it on for an hour. Wash out with a gentle shampoo.
Face masks
Natural skin brightener recipe from India:
Mix a tablespoon of turmeric powder in 1 cup of plain yogurt. Leave on for 5-10 minutes, then rinse off.
Natural exfoliate for all skin types:
Mix a tiny amount of brown sugar with olive oil in your palm. Once it turns into a paste, massage into your face. Cure chapped lips by mixing brown sugar with honey and massaging into lips.
I hope this gives you something to do while you are snowed in!!
Please let me know your thoughts in the comments section below, if you have any questions, post them in the comments section and I will reply as quickly as I can.
Reducing Dark Circles Under Eyes – 6 Top Tips
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Rachel here from La Spa with some top tips for getting rid of dark eye circles.
A few tips on how to reduce puffiness or discolouration on the eye area are as follows:
• If suffering from dark under eye circles and puffiness, change your eye cream for any eye gel as it is lighter again than a cream.
• Never use your facial moisturiser in place of your eye cream as moisturisers are made to a thicker consistency and therefore are too heavy for the fatty tissue around the eye to absorb, therefore the cream will be left sitting under the skin of the eye area and will cause the discolouration and bags.
• Use a rice grain amount of eye cream for both eyes and only apply it around the eye socket.
• Light tapping around the socket area and out towards the temples can help to increase circulation and blood flow and encourage movement to help eliminate any blockages.
• Also the old time remedies do help! Such as cucumber and cold tea bags on the eyes.
• As an extra helping hand Dr. Daniello make an eye cream which we use in our day spa which helps reduce dark eyes circles and crows feet, called 24hr eye care.
Please let me know your thoughts in the comments section below, if you have any questions, post them in the comments section and I will reply as quickly as I can.
Acne Treatment – 4 Key Prevention Tips For Acne
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Rachel here from La Spa…..
Starting from the inside first is key in relation to acne treatment. Eat a healthy balanced diet free of as much chemically enhanced food as possible. Things to definitely avoid are micro waved or processed foods and sweets. Instead of fizzy drinks, drink plenty of water or herbal teas and juices. Also include fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet as they are full of anti-oxidants which are essential to combat acne.
There are mineral supplements available from Dr. Daniello (used in our day spa) which replaces certain minerals (one of which being magnesium) in the body which people who suffer from acne have been found to be deficient in. Taking these supplements will help to prevent acne but are also good for general wellbeing and health.
My third tip in relation to acne treatment but definitely not my least important is a good skin care routine daily. Everybody needs to be cleansing their skin twice a day. The morning is just as important as the evening. Use a serum and moisturiser for your skin type and eye cream and SPF (Sun Protection Factor). Also exfoliate twice a week and use a facial deep cleansing mask to keep the skin clear of blockages and dirt. This way there will be no chance for the skin to accumulate oils and debris from day to day living and therefore no acne breakouts/acne scars will occur.
Finally, avoid applying make-up using your fingers or brushes that have not been cleaned as this can harbour bacteria and add excess oil to the skin, causing acne breakouts. Always make sure to wash your brushes and your hands before applying make-up!
Please let me know your thoughts in the comments section below in relation to this piece on acne and acne treatment.
