Addictive Beauty treatments should come with a warning!

Due to extreme popular demand we have introduced Nouveau Eyelash Extensions….for those of you who have not tried them be warned they are highly addictive!!! I have been told that once you’ve eyelash extensions for a month you’re addicted and you’ll never give them up- and I can see why.

I had mine done recently and personally I think I’m addicted already…!!!  Who wouldn’t be…they transform your face…everybody comments on how great they look or if they can’t work out what you’ve had done just how great you look in general. (I am not sure if you get addicted to the lashes or the compliments!) They are so natural looking, completely weightless and you can continue to do what ever you normally due like swimming etc with no problem at all.

Get your skin checked out – it is always changing

Make sure you get your skin checked out and analysed by a qualified skin therapsist from time to time. Remember that as we are going from winter to summer weather your skin condition and needs can change with the changing weather and environmental conditions. Also as we age our hormonal balances change regardless of our age, this in turn has an effect on our skin meaning we may need to modify our skin care regime to rebalance our skin.

Why not get a Visia digital skin analysis facial skin analysis? This state-of-the-art technology is used by top dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons and gives a really amazing insight into what is happening on and beneath your skin – to 2 mm below the surface. At Zen Lifestyle you can get a free Visia digital skin analysis worth £35 when booking any facial lasting .

Amazing Skin

The skin is an amazing part of your body: did you know for example that it is the largest organ in your body. When we are born it is about 1mm by adulthood it is about 2-3mm thick. The skin helps us to regulate temperature and prevent dehydration. It keeps us waterproof, guards us against harmful chemicals and sun damage. In the average adult the skin covers 1.5 to 2 square metres of surface area and it weighs up to about 8 pounds (dependant on size). As we age we begin to lose moisture and the dermis loses its elasticity. Then the skin begins to wrinkle, particularly around the face as we lose the soft suppleness we were born with.

Internal Skincare

For reasons of both health and appearance the skin is really well worth looking after. For best skin health we should treat the skin from the inside as well as looking after the outside. This well help the health of our skin all over not just the face but body as well. Internal skincare is critical and can have a much greater impact than relying on topical solutions alone. The best way to look after your skin is to sleep as much as you can, keep drinking plenty of water and keep out of the sun. (When you want to be bronzed, fake tan is safest and healthiest and these days you can get a really natural result. I strongly recommend the White-To-Brown spray tan at out Teviot Salon.)

Sometimes our skin needs a little extra help. Taking supplements, especially vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants can really help support your skin from the inside out. Often these are lacking in sufficient levels in our daily diet. Here are some ideas from Dr. Murad’s brilliant range of supplements:

Hydration Boost

Wet Suit supplements are for dehydrated skin…works really well to plump put fine lines and rehydrate skin that has had too much sun or air-conditioning over the summer months. Also excellent for those dreaded hangovers to get your body re-hydrated. The cost is £32 for 60 tablets, which is a month’s supply.

Stop blemishes and Breakouts

If your skin is more troublesome we have the Clarifying Supplements (£39 For 120 tablets) which gives amazing results, (pretty quickly too, which helps!) on problem or congested skin it contains a fantastic mix of vitamins and minerals including a high percentage of zinc which is the main mineral to help problematic skin. Take 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening.

Anti-ageing magic!

Now for my personal favourite, this is a must for those of you who are, like myself, obsessed with anti-ageing! We have the wonderful Youth Builder. Well worth the £42 for a jar of 120. Take 2 in the morning and 2 in the evening. The mix in this is fantastic with everything from grape seed extract, flax seed, beetroot, tumeric root, as well as a wide range of all your vitamins and minerals, selenium and glucosamine. Amazing ,amazing…goodies for your skin.

Dr Murad is a renowned US dermatologist, pharmacist and skincare pioneer. Follow this link for information on Dr Murad’s powerful antiageing facials. To purchase these supplements and others online follow this link to our online shop, where you can aslo browse the full Murad skincare range.

Relief for sore muscles

I have been trying to exercise a bit more recently and have recently signed up to do a half marathon. Getting the fresh air and being out doors appeals to me much more than the gym…it also really helps for stress and allows me to enjoy lovely dinner without feeling guilty! However, my muscles do get pretty sore after wards.

I have been using the Elemis Musclease herbal bath sachets which have been great. I have a bath after a long running using the sachets of powder than rub in the Musclease concentrate when I get out the bath. It has been really amazing and has definitely helped my muscles recover much quicker than when I was running a few years ago. I find these products are also great for the aching back and tension in my neck after a long day in the salon. These products can purchased at our online shop or at either of our salons.