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What's in your flight bag ?

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 20:39:27 GMT

long haul, Short haul we've got your bag covered!

In-flight skincare! for Summer or Winter holidays......

Yay! holiday time is here meaning lots of sun, sea and sand, not to mention the 35000 ft sky ride to arrive at my chosen destination!

I don’t know about you, but my skin has as tendency to want age me when i fly. The change in air atmosphere makes my skin dry and tight.

My skin is not the biggest fan of traveling. So, I wanted to share some of my favorite skincare tips while traveling!

Prepping your skin before you travel will improve the skins feel and appearance. Two key: exfoliation and hydration .

So, the night before your flight exfoliate your skin with either an exfoliating wash, I love PAYOT Gelée Gommante Douceur exfoliater After your exfoliation, continue with the rest of your normal skincare routine.

The morning before your flight, make sure to really hydrate your skin, drink plenty of water.

Now onto the actual flying part. My first piece of advice: if you can help it… try not to wear makeup on the airplane . Makeup can clog your pores and cause your skin to retain microorganisms that you don’t want on your skin! Foundations can also be drying which is the last thing you need on a plane. If you have an appointment or if you’re meeting with people immediately after you land, bring a small bag with a cleanser, moisturiser, foundation, and lip color that you can apply in the airplane bathroom before your meeting!

During your flight, it’s important to really seal in your skin’s moisture, and there’s no better way to do that than a good facial.

I recommend using a hydrating mask – the Water Power moisturising & Plumping sheet mask is a favorite of mine. It will nourish and revitalise your skin and leave it really hydrated for your flight!

The Hyrda 24+ face serum will keep your skin from getting dehydrated on the plane. I would suggest applying the serum an hour before the end of the flight, then applying Hyrda 24+ face moisturiser

Facial Steaming Benefits

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 12:11:14 GMT

Facial Steaming for Healthy and Glowing skin

"Facial steaming is a great option for clients with acne prone skin or with stubborn blackheads"

Steaming your face is a relaxing way to treat yourself at the end of a long day. It helps to increase circulation in your face and opens your pores so you can cleanse away impurities.

The steam accomplishes two things:

1) The water vapor itself loosens dirt and contaminants that are clogging pores and

2) The heat induces sweating, which further flushes out pores.

"Freshly cleaned pores are better able to absorb skin creams with active ingredients such as retinol based-products or prescription creams.

However, facial steaming is not well suited for rosacea-prone skin as the heat can cause dilation of blood vessels, contributing to redness. Furthermore, it's not a good idea for people with dry skin or eczema because of the natural oils that are being stripped.

Liquid Gold PRP Facial Skin Rejuvenation, Beauty from within!

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:53:32 GMT

Liquid Gold PRP Facial Skin Rejuvenation

Liquid Gold PRP Facial skin rejuvenation, also known as PRP/Vampire Facial treatment, is a non-surgical procedure that has commonly been used to treat sports injuries, but this method of using a patient’s own platelets to help heal an injury has recently been discovered to have cosmetic benefits as well. If you’re attending your first PRP treatment, have no worries–the treatment isn’t painful, and will benefit your skin without any harsh chemicals. Here’s what you can expect from your Liquid Gold PRP Facial skin rejuvenation:

POST-TREATMENT

Immediately following your Liquid Gold PRP Facial skin rejuvenation, you may experience some swelling, redness and tenderness on the treatment area. The swelling and redness usually last for 12 to 24 hours. Small bruises may also occur but should disappear within two or three days.

After about three weeks that you will start to see noticeable improvements in your skin. The reason for this delay is that the platelets injected into your skin need time to develop and release the special growth factors, which help repair skin tissues. Your skin tone and skin texture will keep improving over the following weeks and months as the treatment helps your skin develop new blood vessels. The cells from the PRP treatment area will regenerate and will be rapidly vascularised, leaving you with a more vibrant and refreshed look!

To achieve the best effects a Liquid Gold Facial PRP treatment is recommended once a month for the first three to four months for optimal results. Then, a treatment every six or 12 months may be recommended depending on your treatment outcome. Don’t let you skin wait! call Pearl today to set up a free consultation and get the rejuvenated look you want!

PLATELET RICH PLASMA COLLECTION

Before the treatment begins, approximately 20 ml of your blood will be drawn. For each 10 ml of blood, approximately 4 - 5 ml are platelets, meaning that 8 - 10 ml of platelets are collected in total.

CENTRIFUGATION

After collecting your blood, the blood samples are ready for centrifugation. This 10 minute process will separate the red blood cells from the platelets, resulting in a platelet rich plasma serum. This is the serum that will be injected or micro-needled into the treatment area.

APPLICATION

Once the Liquid Gold PRP is ready, it is injected into your skin with a small needle. The Plasma is injected or microneedled into the skin, the PRP treatment helps remodel the epidermis, which in-turn enhances the texture and appearance of your skin. After the injections are completed, the plasma serum will be applied on your skin to help it rejuvenate and heal at the small injection sites.

POST-TREATMENT

Microneedling

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 18:11:07 GMT

The Genosys Dermafix Pen

What is the Dermafix pen and How does it work?

The Genosys Dermafix Pen used by Skin Radiance is a market leading micro-needling product. As the name suggests, it is a pen shaped device with a set of fine, short needles at one end. The fine needles move up and down, and when placed upon the skin creates micro channels, tiny holes in the skin. This in turn forces the skin to ‘heal’ itself and thus generates the natural production of collagen and elastin in the treated area. This is how this treatment targets specific areas, forcing the body to heal itself of scares and the like. It also creates absorption rate of active ingredients in skin care products.

Whats's Involved?

The Dermafix pen is moved slowly over the surface of your skin area(s) you wish to target. You may feel slight pricking sensations or slight discomfort during the treatment but nothing severe. The treatment will take around 30 minutes from start to finish, depending on how many areas you want targeting and is virtually risk-free.

How Long does the treatment last?

The treatment usually takes around 3 days settle down, after which point you should be able to notice the benefits in the areas treated. These benefits vary greatly depending on the area and problem treated, which I will discuss at your free skin consultation pre-treatment. If you are happy with my advice, you can expect results to last from 1-3 months, sometimes longer.

What are the side effects of the treatment?

Side effects are not common but may include - redness or tenderness and a feeling of heat in the skin at the treated site. These symptoms should resolve within a few hours or within 1-3 days.

Who shouldn't have microneedling treatment

Dermafix Pen treatments are not suitable for any individual with Myasthenis Gravis, Lambert Eaton Syndrome, patients with swallowing difficulties, pregnant or breastfeeding women, those under 18 years or over 65 years of age and those who have an infection at the proposed injection site.

What to Expect from Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 18:11:05 GMT

How is this different from regular microneedling?

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that’s primarily used to minimise the signs of aging.

During a standard session, the esthetician uses a special roller or device with needles to prick the skin and stimulate new collagen production. Because of this, microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can be added to the session for an additional cost. Microneedling with PRP is said to create more tightness in the skin and speed the healing process along.

What is this procedure used for?

Traditional microneedling is used to treat everything from age spots and wrinkles to scarring and other forms of hyperpigmentation. PRP injections may boost these effects and help you achieve your desired results faster.

Although microneedling can be used to treat scars and stretch marks on other areas of the body, PRP is designed for the face only.

You may have seen online photos of a celebrity or influencer’s face covered with blood after this procedure. This is where the nickname “vampire facial” comes from. However, these pictures show an older method of applying whole blood to the skin while microneedling. With recent advances in treatment, only the PRP from the blood is applied to the face. The result is a milder pinkness or redness on the face.

You may be considered a good candidate for this procedure if you’re in sound health and looking to treat minor signs of aging.

It may not be the best option for you if you:

· are pregnant

· use Accutane for acne

· have certain skin conditions, such as facial eczema or rosacea

· scar easily

· have a history of poor wound healing

· have undergone skin radiation in the last 12 months

Your esthetician will evaluate your medical history to determine if you’re a good candidate for microneedling with PRP.

How much does it cost?

Microneedling with PRP is considered an elective aesthetic procedure.

Some estimates put a microneedling treatment with PRP at around £450 per session. By comparison, a typical microneedling session for the face is about £135 upwards. Keep in mind that the higher cost reflects the base cost of the microneedling with the addition of the PRP treatment.

As with other types of microneedling, you’ll need more than one treatment to see full results. Most people need anywhere from three to six sessions, with one session done every four weeks.

Microneedling with PRP it’s less expensive than more invasive surgeries.

How do you prepare for your appointment?

Your esthetician will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for your treatment. This may include:

· avoiding direct sun exposure or tanning the week before your appointment

· drinking lots of water in the final days before your appointment

· arranging a ride home from your appointment

· arriving with a bare face (you may cleanse that morning, but you should avoid wearing makeup or moisturiser)

What to expect during your appointment

Microneedling with PRP is a quick process compared to other cosmetic procedures.

Before

Arrive at least ten minutes before your appointment. This will give you time to finish up any last-minute paperwork or payments.

When you’re ready, your esthetician may give you a gown to change into. After cleansing your skin, your esthetician will apply a topical anaesthetic, under new regulations the client is required to purchase their topical (numbing Cream) over the counter from their local pharmacy. A patch test is required before treatment commences. This will need to set for at least 30 minutes before microneedling begins.

During the treatment

The actual procedure involves two steps. The microneedling portion lasts about 30 minutes. During this time your esthetician will apply a professional-grade derma roller or CE approved device to your face and move it in sweeping or circular motions.

A syringe of blood will be drawn, usually from your arm, while your face is numbing. The blood is then put into a centrifuge, which separates the PRP from the blood. The PRP solution is then massaged into the treatment area, either during or after microneedling. The microneedling treatment opens channels into your skin, allowing for good penetration of the PRP.

In the past, PRP has been injected into the skin, but it’s becoming more of a common practice to use it along with microneedling.

After

Once the procedure is finished, your esthetician will apply a serum or balm to help soothe any redness and irritation. They may also use a portion of the blood drawn known as platelet-poor plasma. You may also have the option to put on makeup to camouflage any temporary side effects.

Unless an adverse reaction occurs, you’re free to go home at this point. Although many people are comfortable enough to drive home, arranging a ride home in advance can help alleviate any uncertainty.

Potential side effects and complications

Bruises and inflammation are the most common side effects. They typically appear immediately after the procedure and clear within four to five days. You’ll want to avoid sun exposure and harsh skin treatments during this time.

The good news is that PRP contains your own blood, so there’s little chance of cross-contamination or infection. Rare, but serious, complications include infection and scarring.

What to expect during recovery

Recovery for this procedure is relatively minimal. You can go back to work the next day if you wish.

There may still be some redness and other signs of minor irritation, but you’ll want to avoid applying too many products to your skin. Simply cleanse and moisturise your skin twice a day. Follow with a lightweight foundation or powder, as desired, to minimise redness. Your esthetician may also recommend or provide products to help your skin recover.

You’ll want to avoid alcohol-based products and exfoliants during the recovery stage. Sun exposure may also slow down your results.

Until your skin has completely healed, avoid rigorous activities that might cause excessive sweating and heat production. Examples include running, playing tennis, and heavy workouts. Sweating may cause additional irritation and rigorous activities may increase the risk of swelling or bruising. This usually should be avoided for at least 72 hours after your treatment.

When will you see results?

Using PRP alongside traditional microneedling treatments results in smoother, firmer skin. But as with other microneedling procedures, these results won’t last forever.

After you finish your course of treatment, you’ll need to follow up with your esthetician once a year for potential maintenance.

If your esthetician determines that you need a maintenance session, be prepared to spend the same amount per session as you did for your initial treatment.

You may be able to extend the results of your treatment by:

· avoiding direct sun exposure

· wearing sunscreen every day

· cleansing your skin with a gentle cream or gel product only (exfoliants may irritate your skin after receiving this procedure)

· moisturising your skin properly

· avoiding any picking or scratching of your face

What you should do if you’re interested in microneedling with PRP

Your first step is to schedule a free consultation. This will time for any questions you have about the procedure, as well as discuss any associated costs.

Once you start undergoing treatment, you’ll need to follow your esthetician’s instructions for each session. The treatment sessions are usually spaced out a few weeks apart. Skipping sessions will ultimately curtail the anticipated results.

You’ll also want to touch base with your esthetician if any unusual side effects develop post-treatment. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop excessive bleeding, swelling, or other signs of an infection.

Dermaplaning Facial Treatment

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:34:09 GMT

What is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning

Dermaplaning has been practiced by dermatologists and plastic surgeons for over 40 years.

It was originally performed as an alternative to chemical exfoliation and later to prepare the skin for resurfacing treatments and deeper chemical peels.

Dermaplaning has become an extremely popular treatment over the last few years, giving the client super soft skin and prime base for applying makeup.

What is Dermaplaning?

A safe and effective manual exfoliation procedure

It is carried out using a sterile, surgical scalpel to gently shave the skins surface, removing the outer most layer as well as the “peach Fuzz” vellus hair

This leaves the skin visibly smoother with an instant glow

How does it work?

Similar procedure to microdermabrasion, 2- weeks of dead skin cells are removed

Manual exfoliation triggers the cell regeneration process and allows products to better penetrate the skin

Removing the face of vellus hair also improves skin that can often accumulate dirt and oil at a Superficial, epidermal level only.

Popular Questions

Will the vellus hair turn into terminal hair?

No, the only time this happens is during puberty or the years after. These changes are attributed to testosterone production in the body.

Dermaplaning is simply removing the hair at the skin surface, although it may feel thicker initially when it first grows, this is simply due to the blunt tip pf the hair. It will retune to normal vellus hair.

Can I have this treatment if I’m pregnant/Breastfeeding?

Absolutely! As you are not using anything that acts at a cellular level like chemical peels, Dermaplaning is completely safe.

Suitable clients

Highly effective on clients with very dry skin or rough skin texture

Mature skin, which often has a build up of dead skin cells and slower skin cell turnover

Pregnant/lactating clients can have this treatment as they are contraindicated for peels.

Dermaplaning is also non- inflammatory therefore is suitable for those with pigmentation

Unsuitable Clients by skin type

This treatment is extremely safe and most clients are suitable

Only those suffering with severe acne or excessively oily skin wouldn’t be able to have treatment - Oils from sebaceous gland need to travel up to and connect with the vellus hair, if the hair is removed, the oils tend to stay below where they are mixed with bacterial colonies, ultimately making the skin more oily.

Refreshing Sea water Crushed Pearl's Facial

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:33:54 GMT

Pearl Powder Is The Secret To Radiant, Clear Skin.

The Top Ten Pearl Powder Benefits Explained

Pearl powder is a potent antioxidant that enhances the activity of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), one of the body’s strongest antioxidant enzymes. It reduces peroxidation, one of the body’s most destructive aging processes.
Pearl powder contains “signal proteins” that help to maintain youthful skin tone, stimulate new bone growth, and increase existing bone density.
The DNA that creates signal proteins in pearls is similar to the part of our own DNA involved in the body’s calcium regulation.
At age 25, collagen levels start declining at the rate of over 1.5% apx a year. By 40 years, your body dramatically slows the regeneration process of collagen!
Signal proteins stimulate collagen regeneration & new skin growth.
Pearl powder is a treasure that was used by the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Mayans and Ayurvedic practitioners of India.
Pearl powder is the purest & most bio-available source of calcium.
Pearl powder contains proteins, 17 amino acids, polysaccharides & more than 30+ essential trace minerals to help you have optimum body function & youthful skin.
Due to the pearl’s crystalline structure and its connection with human calcium metabolism at DNA level, pearl nutrients are more compatible, beneficial, and absorbable to our human body than calcium from other sources.
The life enhancing nutrients in pearl's are in a crystalline form, which brings harmonising healing effect to body.

Pearl Powder an All Natural Age Defying, Anti Aging Skin Care Product

Pearl Powder and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Pearl powder has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as far back as 320 A.D. The only female empress in Chinese history, Wu Zetian, used pearl powder for its beauty benefits. In traditional Chinese culture, skin health was revered and pearl powder was the top natural medicine to achieve a glowing and youthful appearance.

And they didn’t stop there. Chinese medicine also saw the adaptogenic abilities of pearl powder and used it as a mind (shen) stabilizer to calm mood and disposition. For example, if someone is dealing with stress or anxiety, pearl is the go-to tool in TCM shen tonics.

Pearl Powder and Ayurveda

In traditional Indian medicine, or Ayurveda, pearl powder is also held in high regard for its adaptogenic and anti-aging benefits. Known as Mukta Pishti, pearl powder is used to soothe inflammation, lower heat in the body and cool the digestive system. It is also used in ayurvedic love potions as an aphrodisiac.

Modern Science and Pearl Benefits

There is an increasing amount of modern science to support the validity of the ancient wisdom about pearl's. Pearl powder has at least 30 trace minerals, along with calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, silica, and selenium which are needed for healthy hormones, a strong immune system, and youthful skin.

Women and men using Pearl Powder found this anti-aging product resulted improved complexion, softer skin, and a more youthful appearance. I want smoother more youthful skin too!

Pearl Powder for Beautiful Skin

Why is Pearl Powder used for fighting the signs of damaged and aging skin? Simple really…..because it works!

Pearl powder is a "Secret ingredient" in many of today’s top selling skin care creams and lotions.

As our bodies age, our skin ages. It loses it’s youthful appearance. We develop facial lines, wrinkled skin. What can help reduce the signs of aging skin?

One that is age defying. A natural treatment to give you more elasticity, healthy, youthful skin. Pearl powder is your answer. Yes, I want a Pearl Powder facial!

The EZ CO2 Mask Facial

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 20:35:53 GMT

What Is An EZ Co2 Skin Booster?

"GENOSYS CO2 Mask increases the oxygen level in skin tissue and therefore, it boosts skin’s healing power. Recommended to apply before skin needling or following days after procedures. It also brightens and hydrates the skin".

EZ CO2 Mask Facial

The ultimate facial you can feel working deep into your skin instantly. This treatment is excellent for pigmentation and improving 02 in blood flow and has to be one of faves!

Experience the Bohr effect, similar to the Carboxy therapy.

Benefits of the EZ CO2 Mask

Skin brightening

The skin brightening effects are visible within 10-15 minutes after using the mask.

Skin texture and tone is instantly improved after using the treatment

Vasovagal Reaction

The vasovagal reaction improves blood circulation of the skin by vitalising metabolism of the skin cells for healthy skin.

Anti-inflammatory effects

Inflammation often results in rough skin. The skin condition can be improved by inhibiting inflammation. Although acne cannot be treated directly by CO2. CO2 can inhibit inflammation and help nature of healing with mild acne.

Improving blood Flow

Red blood cells must reach every part of the capillary vessels around the skin and blood must flow well to supply oxygen to each and every cell. CO2 absorbed into the skin works to purify the blood.

What is the Bohr effect?

This process was first noted by Christian Bohr (the father of Nobel Laureate Niels Bohr) in 1904. The effect stems from the fact that the oxygen-binding affinity of hemoglobin is inversely proportional to its pH and concentration of carbon dioxide. In practice, this means that if the carbon dioxide concentration increases somewhere in the body pH decreases, and the hemoglobin molecule will bind to oxygen with lower affinity. Therefore, a larger amount of excess oxygen is released to the area concerned. Conversely, a decrease in carbon dioxide concentration provokes an increase in pH, which results in hemoglobin picking up more oxygen.

This natural mechanism fosters a wide range of physiological effects such as vasodilatation, which allows freer flow of blood and, thus more efficient metabolism. Vasodilatation is also responsible for reduced blood pressure and heart rate.