Q. I have just ended a two week spiral of parties as a result of finishing University and don’t want to arrive home for the summer looking grey, spotty and tired.
Help!
A.
Hmmm lack of sleep, too much alcohol, bad diet and probably a few too many nights of sleeping in your make up will take its toll.
But hey I’m not here to lecture you you’ve had enough of that, so here’s how to get that preppy spring back into your skin.
• Lack of sleep – now this might sound an obvious thing to say but you really need to get a few quality nights of sleep in. That means bed before 10pm, after a warm bath infused with Lavender and Geranium oil, and rising before 9am the next day.
There is scientific evidence to show that a lack of sleep will speed up the ageing process so get those peepers closed.
• Too much alcohol – If you have been over indulging on the celebratory shandies then firstly increase your water intake, secondly give your Liver and skin a helping hand by taking Milk Thistle tincture and thirdly treat the water loss (aka dehydration) that your skin will be suffering from, by applying a thirst quenching mask.
I’m a big fan of MD Formulation Moisture Defense anti oxidant hydrating mask which acts like a sponge attracting and binding moisture into the skin.
• Stop sleeping in your make up – It’s a cardinal sin for the skin.
Not only will you be blocking your follicles (pores) with dyes, mineral oils, waxes and talc’s leading to outbreaks, but you will also be putting your skin through the hell of having chemicals on the surface during the hours when your skin does all its repairing and regenerating.
The result, lines, wrinkles and a grey, sallow, spotty skin.
The only exception to the rule (occasionally) is wearing Bare Escentuals 100% mineral make up.
If you would like to experience the U andyourskin tm facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
Sunday, 11 July 2010
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Could stress be ruining your skin?
Q. Could stress be ruining your skin?
A.
Fast paced lives, social commitments; carving out a career, having a family, marriage and friends gives us all an element of stress in our lives to one degree or another.
Many clients that I see that have a skin issue can recollect a stressful stage in their lives.
The problem comes when we constantly subject our bodies to stress rather than reserving it for when we need it to help us to run away from a scary situation or get us through a job interview.
Ongoing stress leads to these useful chemicals, at times like these, being released all of the time giving rise to stress hormones that start to manifest themselves on the outside.
Part of my philosophy as a skin therapist is treating the skin from the inside out and this doesn’t just mean looking at your diet, it can be helping with stress management too.
So what can we see occurring on the skin when stress is the underlying cause?
One client came to me after a sudden outbreak of spots along her jaw line and neck.
She couldn’t understand why this problem had started as she had never suffered in the past.
After the initial in depth consultation and analysis it became apparent that a relationship breakdown, new job and house move was enough to send Cortisol (a stress hormone) coursing through her body.
This resulted in a rise in oil production and inflammation hence her ‘Stress acne’.
After a course of treatments, which in them selves helped to de stress, some homecare adjustments and some lifestyle advice we started to win the battle and kept things under control. The problem completely subsided as the stress became more manageable.
It’s also this same stress hormone that can cause premature ageing since the inflammation caused as a result will contribute towards lines and wrinkles coupled with the fact we are more likely to reach for a cigarette or G and T to help us to relax. So in fact we increase the stress levels even more by stimulating the release of these hormones.
It’s a vicious circle.
Stress might be difficult to wipe out of your life but it can be wiped from your face.
To help with your stress related skin issues book in with Louise for her ‘U and your skin’ facial. Call 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
A.
Fast paced lives, social commitments; carving out a career, having a family, marriage and friends gives us all an element of stress in our lives to one degree or another.
Many clients that I see that have a skin issue can recollect a stressful stage in their lives.
The problem comes when we constantly subject our bodies to stress rather than reserving it for when we need it to help us to run away from a scary situation or get us through a job interview.
Ongoing stress leads to these useful chemicals, at times like these, being released all of the time giving rise to stress hormones that start to manifest themselves on the outside.
Part of my philosophy as a skin therapist is treating the skin from the inside out and this doesn’t just mean looking at your diet, it can be helping with stress management too.
So what can we see occurring on the skin when stress is the underlying cause?
One client came to me after a sudden outbreak of spots along her jaw line and neck.
She couldn’t understand why this problem had started as she had never suffered in the past.
After the initial in depth consultation and analysis it became apparent that a relationship breakdown, new job and house move was enough to send Cortisol (a stress hormone) coursing through her body.
This resulted in a rise in oil production and inflammation hence her ‘Stress acne’.
After a course of treatments, which in them selves helped to de stress, some homecare adjustments and some lifestyle advice we started to win the battle and kept things under control. The problem completely subsided as the stress became more manageable.
It’s also this same stress hormone that can cause premature ageing since the inflammation caused as a result will contribute towards lines and wrinkles coupled with the fact we are more likely to reach for a cigarette or G and T to help us to relax. So in fact we increase the stress levels even more by stimulating the release of these hormones.
It’s a vicious circle.
Stress might be difficult to wipe out of your life but it can be wiped from your face.
To help with your stress related skin issues book in with Louise for her ‘U and your skin’ facial. Call 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
Sunday, 13 June 2010
Why have a professional facial rather than a DIY one?
Q. I have read about ‘DIY’ facial kits that you can buy. Are they any good and will they replace a facial?
A.
Why have a professional facial rather than a DIY one?
To ensure you gain the correct homecare and skin related lifestyle advice.
Drink water? Don’t drink water, some alcohol good? Avoid alcohol, scrub daily? don’t scrub daily.
We are constantly bombarded with news and opinions about what is good for our skin and sometimes take this advice from people that are not qualified in any aspect of beauty let alone had a treatment themselves.
If you would like a bespoke homecare, treatment and lifestyle plan for your skin
then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
A.
Why have a professional facial rather than a DIY one?
To ensure you gain the correct homecare and skin related lifestyle advice.
Drink water? Don’t drink water, some alcohol good? Avoid alcohol, scrub daily? don’t scrub daily.
We are constantly bombarded with news and opinions about what is good for our skin and sometimes take this advice from people that are not qualified in any aspect of beauty let alone had a treatment themselves.
If you would like a bespoke homecare, treatment and lifestyle plan for your skin
then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
At number 4 of why you should have a regular facial is: to improve your skin condition or eradicate a problem.
Q. I have read about ‘DIY’ facial kits that you can buy. Are they any good and will they replace a facial?
A.
At number 4 of why you should have a regular facial is: to improve your skin condition or eradicate a problem.
I’m no magician nor do I claim to be, however I increasingly have clients coming to me to assist them with a specific skin concern.
My own fascination with and knowledge of the skin grew as a result of my own Acne related battles so I know only too well the limitations of my skills.
I have, however, successfully treated clients with Acne, Rosacea, Sun damage, Pigmentation and Psoriasis and put it down to the holistic bespoke approach of my treatments and the cosmeceutical (grade above a cosmetic) grade of products that I use and recommend.
No two cases of a skin issue are the same so I don’t use a set, for example, Acne protocol but treat the individual case as required.
The skincare market is a multi billion pound industry and is minefields of promises to clear, brighten, anti age, calm and rehydrate our skins.
If you want to dodge the mines then booking a U andyourskin tm facial is the way to clearer, brighter, younger, calmer, hydrated skin.
If you would like to experience the U andyourskin tm facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
A.
At number 4 of why you should have a regular facial is: to improve your skin condition or eradicate a problem.
I’m no magician nor do I claim to be, however I increasingly have clients coming to me to assist them with a specific skin concern.
My own fascination with and knowledge of the skin grew as a result of my own Acne related battles so I know only too well the limitations of my skills.
I have, however, successfully treated clients with Acne, Rosacea, Sun damage, Pigmentation and Psoriasis and put it down to the holistic bespoke approach of my treatments and the cosmeceutical (grade above a cosmetic) grade of products that I use and recommend.
No two cases of a skin issue are the same so I don’t use a set, for example, Acne protocol but treat the individual case as required.
The skincare market is a multi billion pound industry and is minefields of promises to clear, brighten, anti age, calm and rehydrate our skins.
If you want to dodge the mines then booking a U andyourskin tm facial is the way to clearer, brighter, younger, calmer, hydrated skin.
If you would like to experience the U andyourskin tm facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Q. I have read about ‘DIY’ facial kits that you can buy. Are they any good and will they replace a facial?
Q. I have read about ‘DIY’ facial kits that you can buy. Are they any good and will they replace a facial?
A.
1. Mmmm massage....
The feedback that I gain from my clients is that aside from having their ‘blackheads’ squeezed massage is the part of a facial that they find the most worthwhile.
Let’s remind ourselves of the benefits of massage to our skin:
• It increases blood circulation. This aids in the transportation of Oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells to ensure that your skin remains in good health and has what it needs to function efficiently, which is one of the reasons that your diet plays an integral role in maintaining skin health.
• It aids in the elimination of toxins. The skin is an organ of elimination and massage will speed up this process by increasing the flow of Lymph. This fluid carries the waste around our bodies and unlike the blood circulatory system does not have the assistance of a heart to pump it round, so relies on us to move or your therapist to massage it around the body.
• Firming and toning for the skin and muscles of the face and neck. I use a fusion of massage techniques in my bespoke facial treatments one of which can help to life and tone your skin and give you that, as one of my clients said, ‘holiday glow’.
• Relaxation. An opportunity to relax and improve your wellbeing. De stressing the body.
There are no skilled massage hands in your DIY kit.
If you would like to experience the U andyourskin tm facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
A.
1. Mmmm massage....
The feedback that I gain from my clients is that aside from having their ‘blackheads’ squeezed massage is the part of a facial that they find the most worthwhile.
Let’s remind ourselves of the benefits of massage to our skin:
• It increases blood circulation. This aids in the transportation of Oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells to ensure that your skin remains in good health and has what it needs to function efficiently, which is one of the reasons that your diet plays an integral role in maintaining skin health.
• It aids in the elimination of toxins. The skin is an organ of elimination and massage will speed up this process by increasing the flow of Lymph. This fluid carries the waste around our bodies and unlike the blood circulatory system does not have the assistance of a heart to pump it round, so relies on us to move or your therapist to massage it around the body.
• Firming and toning for the skin and muscles of the face and neck. I use a fusion of massage techniques in my bespoke facial treatments one of which can help to life and tone your skin and give you that, as one of my clients said, ‘holiday glow’.
• Relaxation. An opportunity to relax and improve your wellbeing. De stressing the body.
There are no skilled massage hands in your DIY kit.
If you would like to experience the U andyourskin tm facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Q. I have read about ‘DIY’ facial kits that you can buy. Are they any good and will they replace a facial?
Q. I have read about ‘DIY’ facial kits that you can buy. Are they any good and will they replace a facial?
A.
1. To give your skin a deep cleanse.
A good facial treatment should include some method of deep cleansing. It’s the one part of the treatment that gives you that squeaky clean, bright, blocked follicle (pore) blitzing glow as a result.
Some of the remedies you may experience are enzymatic peels, fruit acid washes or stimulating scrubs that gently munch away at dirt, grime, oil and dead cells.
I also, as a skin therapist, like to go back to basics for some clients and use a facial brush to achieve these benefits.
A method of warming the skin can sometimes also be used, such as steam, hot compresses, paraffin wax or infa red lamps since heat will help to soften the skin and open the follicles (pores) thus aiding in the ‘good’ riddance of impurities.
Then there is the holy grail of grime busting….extraction….known to those on the street as the bit when the therapist ‘squeezes any blackheads’. Although I don’t believe in subjecting the skin to too much of this it has to be said that ask any skin therapist and they will tell you the sheer delight we have in performing this task for you.
We are not disgusted by your blocked chins and noses but love nothing more than the satisfaction of seeing those little plugs of grime pop out of the skin.
You won’t find the skilled extraction techniques of a therapist in any box of product.
If you would like to experience the U andyourskin tm facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
A.
1. To give your skin a deep cleanse.
A good facial treatment should include some method of deep cleansing. It’s the one part of the treatment that gives you that squeaky clean, bright, blocked follicle (pore) blitzing glow as a result.
Some of the remedies you may experience are enzymatic peels, fruit acid washes or stimulating scrubs that gently munch away at dirt, grime, oil and dead cells.
I also, as a skin therapist, like to go back to basics for some clients and use a facial brush to achieve these benefits.
A method of warming the skin can sometimes also be used, such as steam, hot compresses, paraffin wax or infa red lamps since heat will help to soften the skin and open the follicles (pores) thus aiding in the ‘good’ riddance of impurities.
Then there is the holy grail of grime busting….extraction….known to those on the street as the bit when the therapist ‘squeezes any blackheads’. Although I don’t believe in subjecting the skin to too much of this it has to be said that ask any skin therapist and they will tell you the sheer delight we have in performing this task for you.
We are not disgusted by your blocked chins and noses but love nothing more than the satisfaction of seeing those little plugs of grime pop out of the skin.
You won’t find the skilled extraction techniques of a therapist in any box of product.
If you would like to experience the U andyourskin tm facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Q. I have read about ‘DIY’ facial kits that you can buy. Are they any good and will they replace a facial?
Q. I have read about ‘DIY’ facial kits that you can buy. Are they any good and will they replace a facial?
A. Even I as a skin therapist, have to remind myself of the virtues of having a professional facial treatment.
I thought, therefore, I would remind you too and over the next 5 weeks give you 5 reasons to have a facial.
I do get quite cross by the suggestions that an over the counter cosmetic range can be a substitute for my, soon to be, 14 years of skin treating experience so reason no 1has to be:
1. To find out your correct skin type and condition.
Any skin therapist worth their weight should always start with a full and detailed consultation. This is to a) determine your medical history and to ensure that you can have the treatment, b) to determine your true skin type and condition and c) to allow a treatment and homecare plan to be devised. These are amongst other important fact finding issues.
For those of you that read my previous blogs, you will know that it is virtually impossible to have your skin type determined without a thorough consult and skin analysis minus your make up.
You certainly won’t get this from buying a DIY facial kit and you maybe using products that could be aggravating your skins condition.
This was one of the reasons I developed the U andyourskin tm facial. This bespoke skin treatment takes a 3 dimensional approach to treating your skin by working with science, nutrition and holistic therapies.
It pulls on all of my ever growing skin related knowledge which you certainly can’t find on the side of a product box.
If you would like to experience the U and your skin facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
A. Even I as a skin therapist, have to remind myself of the virtues of having a professional facial treatment.
I thought, therefore, I would remind you too and over the next 5 weeks give you 5 reasons to have a facial.
I do get quite cross by the suggestions that an over the counter cosmetic range can be a substitute for my, soon to be, 14 years of skin treating experience so reason no 1has to be:
1. To find out your correct skin type and condition.
Any skin therapist worth their weight should always start with a full and detailed consultation. This is to a) determine your medical history and to ensure that you can have the treatment, b) to determine your true skin type and condition and c) to allow a treatment and homecare plan to be devised. These are amongst other important fact finding issues.
For those of you that read my previous blogs, you will know that it is virtually impossible to have your skin type determined without a thorough consult and skin analysis minus your make up.
You certainly won’t get this from buying a DIY facial kit and you maybe using products that could be aggravating your skins condition.
This was one of the reasons I developed the U andyourskin tm facial. This bespoke skin treatment takes a 3 dimensional approach to treating your skin by working with science, nutrition and holistic therapies.
It pulls on all of my ever growing skin related knowledge which you certainly can’t find on the side of a product box.
If you would like to experience the U and your skin facial then call me Louise on 07810 872 633 or email: enquiries@uandyourskin.co.uk
www.uandyourskin.co.uk
Copyright 2009
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