Product of the Week!
“…a beautiful gift set”
Caudalie Coffret Gourmand – Indulgent Body Set
When you purchase this divine and deeply hydrating body moisturiser you will receive a beautiful hand and nail cream absolutely free. Both products are presented in a beautiful gift box making it an ideal gift or that personal luxury for less…
ONLY £22.00
normal RRP £32.00
Call 01789 299 988 or pop by the salon to purchase.
Free radicals are the main causes of skin ageing. They are generated by light, pollution, smoke… They attack our cells and trigger premature ageing. The same free radicals make our cars go rusty and turn fruits brown. They are responsible for 4 out of 5 wrinkles. After years of Research, Caudalie has succeeded in stabilising anti-oxidant Polyphenols for the very first time, 10,000 times more active than vitamin E*. A technical prowess that makes Pulpe Vitaminée Anti-Wrinkle Serum a real shield to protect against free radicals.
What’s the answer – AN ANTI-OXIDANT SHIELD!
We have a fantastic range of both facial treatments and products. For more information or to experience the Caudalie effect then don’t hesitate to call 01789 299988 or pop by the salon.
We look forward to seeing you.
Thank you for reading.
Wendy x
Dermalogica Active Moist – £41.00
When you purchase a Dermalogica Active Moist receive a Daily Micorfoliant (13g) and Solar Defense booster spf50 (10ml) absolutely free!
This am/pm skin care set helps smooth and balance skin through gentle exfoliation, lightweight, oil-free hydration and customising UVA.UVB defense.
Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance – £51.00
When you purchase a Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance receive a Daily Micorfoliant (13g) and Solar Defense booster spf 50 (10ml) absolutely free!
This am/pm skin care set deeply hydrates, helping skin to recover from dryness through gentle exfoliation, intense moisturising and customisable UVA/UVB defence.
Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream 100ml – £44.00
When you purchase a Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream receive a Daily Micorfoliant (13g) and Solar Defense booster spf 50 (10ml) absolutely free!
This am/pm skin care set delivers smoother, softer skin through gentle, skin-smoothing moisturisation and customisable UVA/UVB defense.
If you’d like to take advantage of these great gift packs then call us on 01789 299988 or pop into the salon. We’ve limited stock and we’re always happy to talk more about the products or ship them to you. (19.09.12)
Thank you for reading!
Wendy x
You’ll outgrow acne! This myth came about as a way to get teenagers to stop worrying about any acne they were experiencing. The truth is, only taking care of your skin and in worse cases, visiting a dermatologist, is going to clear your acne.
Makeup is the largest single cause of acne in women. FALSE. The largest single cause of acne in men and women is the same, and that is too much oil production on the skin. Makeup can make acne worse if not cleaned off at the end of the day or if the makeup is not oil-free, but otherwise it’s fine to use!
Once you get blackheads, you can just scrub them away. This myth is not only untrue, but also dangerous. Scrubbing at your skin can cause long-term damage and even scarring, so be sure to avoid doing so. You CAN use a gentle exfoliating cleanser twice a day though, or a stronger exfoliating scrub up to 3 times a week.
Blackheads are caused by junk food. Yes, a healthy diet can improve the quality of your skin, but it does not directly cause any type of blackheads or acne in general. If you want to see what a good diet can do, try following a well-balanced diet including lots of water, fruits and vegetables, and lean proteins and watch your skin glow!
Blackheads are formed by dirt getting stuck in your pores. False. Blackheads are dark in color due to being trapped in the hair follicles and pores of your skin, not from dirt. Bacteria and oil is in a blackhead, but you cannot simply wash your face harder than normal and think your blackheads will just disappear.
If you have any issues relating to Acne or your skin in general then please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ve years of experience with all skin types and if we cannot help then we’ll know somebody that can!
Thank you for reading!
Wendy x
Acknowledgments: Acne Skin Website
Are you completely frustrated because no matter what you do your weight doesn’t budge? I know I am… Well I found this article and it made sense to me so I’m sharing it with you too! You may already know all this, and in a way I do too, but I felt it was good to be reminded… My walk this morning helped me think this way!
Has your metabolism been running low on cruise control…and you’ve had a real heck of time trying to shift it into high gear to boost your metabolism?
Hopefully, you haven’t resorted to diet pills or some weird one food crash diet…like the Banana diet! Yeah…really, believe it or not it’s the craze in Japan (of all places!). Apparently green tea is out…it’s all about the bananas.
Well, diet pills and crash diets may work for a short time, but it’s temporary at best, super unhealthy and only perpetuates more yo-yo dieting and worst of all, in the end, it slows your metabolism even MORE.
Why?
Because your metabolism is controlled by your hormones, which are super powerful but also very sensitive. Which is what you want, because that’s what allows your hormones to do their job in an efficient manner. BUT, constantly abusing your hormones by going on crash diets and taking harmful diet pills will “burn out” your hormones and make them much less responsive. It’s like having slow, lazy workers, that don’t get anything done. Good luck meeting a deadline!
So how do you “fix” your lazy metabolism so you start burning off calories again?
Here’s 3 simple but very effective tips you can implement to “wake up” your metabolism, by making sure that your hormones work optimally.
(1) Eat a diet low in sugar! That means eliminating all refined carbs like bread, pasta, rice…basically all grains. Whole grains are better than refined grains, but for the sake of optimizing your hormones to boost your metabolism, I recommend completely eliminating grains altogether. Of course, this also means not consuming any (processed) junk foods, like chips, ice cream, candies and soft drinks (these foods are TERRIBLE for your health).
Instead, stick to eating vegetables and some fruits. Even fruits I would consume in moderation since they also have higher sugar (fructose) content. But, you can’t go wrong with vegetables…especially dark leafy green vegetables like spinach and lettuce as well as cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, arugula, cauliflower and bok choy.
Vegetables are super nutrient dense and provide your body with anti-aging, anti-oxidant and anti-cancerous properties. They also optimize your hormonal functions so to effectively help increase your metabolism!
(2) Eat plenty of quality proteins. Most people just don’t eat enough proteins. A major portion of a typical diet comes from refined carbs and as stated above, that completely compromises (slows down) your metabolic functions.
Getting enough protein is essential to building lean muscle and it also increases your satiety level so you get full quicker and for a longer period of time. Eating protein also takes more energy, so you actually burn more calories by eating protein than any other types of food! It’s a win-win situation.
Keep in mind though, that not all proteins are created equal. I highly recommend that you eat quality protein, preferably from animal sources, since they have the highest bioavailability…meaning it gets use by your body the best. Plant proteins are less bioavailable, but if you combine the right plant proteins, you will be able to get the necessary proteins to support your metabolic function as well.
Either way getting enough protein in your diet is key, along with low sugar intake, to maximize your hormonal functions!
(3) Perform short bursts of intense activities!
I know that cardio is king in many people’s opinion when it comes to burning fat. What’s even more effective is doing short bursts of high intensity exercises like sprints or some type of metabolic workouts.
Doing short bursts of high energy activities produces a metabolic deficit that causes your body to continue burning calories for up to 48 hours AFTER your workout is over (also known as the AfterBurn)…this really cranks up your metabolism!
High-intensity workouts are by FAR the most effective way to wake up your dormant metabolism and shift it into high gear to start burning more calories. Why bother doing long mind numbing cardio, when you can get better results by doing less?
These are simple but very effective tips that you can start today and “fix” your metabolism for good. Keep in mind that the most “real” solutions are simple, but not necessary the easiest. Changing your diet and doing the right workouts can seem daunting at first, but the results are well worth the effort.
Be patient, persistent and don’t give up just because you couldn’t do it perfectly the first time around. It’s like riding a bike, you’re going to fall down a few times before you can get up and ride it for good. Give yourself some leeway to fall down…just make sure that you get back up and get on the bike again!
Thank you for reading.
Wendy x
Acknowledgements: Shin Ohtake – Maxworkout.com
Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask is a gentle peel mask designed to clear the complexion, tighten pores and provide an instant appearance of radiance to the skin.
The research team at Caudalie have recognised the full potential of Viniferine, from Grapevine Sap, as a powerful boost to radiance. Research has proved it to be over 60 times more effective than Vitamin C and is now one of their hero ingredients. Titrated at 200ppm, Viniferine brightens and lightens the complexion and provides an anti-dark spot formulation. Natural enzymes from Papaya gently exfoliate the skin to promote cell renewal while Glycolic Acid has a non-irritating peel action.
To give a radiant appearance apply before a night out to prepare the skin for cosmetics. Can be used through out the year – in Summer to balance uneven tan lines and in Winter to brighten a dull complexion.
As with all Caudalie products, Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask contains no paraben, phenoxyethanol, artificial colorings or mineral oils. No animal testing, non-photosensitive, oil free and non-comedogenic.
For all skin types, including the most sensitive.
Twice a week after cleansing.
To get the most out of your Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask use twice weekly on cleansed skin. Apply with fingertips to face and neck, avoiding the sensitive eye contour area. Leave on for 10 minutes and rinse off thoroughly. Apply Vinoperfect Day Cream or Night Cream depending on the time of day.
To buy Vinoperfect Enzymatic Peel Mask simply pop into the Salon or lick the following link to buy on-line.
Normal Price £29.00 Offer Price £25.00. Click here to purchase on-line.
Thank you for reading
Wendy x
We’re nearing the 1st anniversary of our most recent website and we’d like to thank everybody that has gotten involved.
Over the past 12 months we have published over 60 blogs full of useful information covering a wide range of health and beauty matters, along with keeping you up to date on our lasted monthly and weekly special offers.
Our blogs and offers are easily accessible and in many cases linked to further useful information. Some of these are just general informative chit chat, while others are really quite technical skin and well-being related issues.
We intend to continue this theme, so please let us know if there is anything beauty and well-being you’d like us to be talking about and we’ll ensure theses subjects are covered over the coming weeks.
If you’re interested in our weekly subscribers only offers then please subscribe to our site and we’ll include you in on these very generous promotions.
For the next 12 months we have some lovely new treatments, products and events so please keep an eye on what we’re doing via twitter @wendyohare, Facebook or our website.
Once again, thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Lots of love
Olivia, Stephanie, Caroline, Rosie, Francis and Wendy x
Acknowledgement: Picture – conversation by Jason Schultz.
