Out & About January 2017

Beauty really is skin deep

Victoria Lee says there are lots of reasons why we should take care of our skin and simple care and attention can help you look, feel and be healthy.

The questions ‘Why should I take care of my skin?’ leaves all skin professionals speechless. Skin is the largest organ of your body. And by far, it is the least appreciated, which is baffling. Much like an expensive car, your skin comes with all the bells and whistles to make your life easier. It protects you from the elements, regulates temperature, and acts as a filter, to name just a few of its jobs. But without regular care and maintenance, even the most luxurious car will wear out before its time and look older than its actual years. Your skin is no different. If it isn’t properly cleansed and exfoliated, it will build up bacteria, sweat, oil and dirt. When that happens, your skin becomes a magnet for microbes, yeast and other flora, which try to eat the debris.

Say hello to blackheads, pustules, deep lines and wrinkles, and even skin cancer. Healthy skin can fight the signs of aging easier, heal much faster, and stave off potential disease better than unhealthy skin. And, of course, it looks younger and healthier because it is! You don’t have to spend hours and hours on your skin to help it do its job better. Simply cleanse your skin with the cleanser that’s right for your skin type, followed by a toner to restore the correct pH level, exfoliate once or twice a week, and moisturise your skin with the correct moisturiser for your skin type. By cleansing and toning, your moisturiser can concentrate on nourishing newer skin cells rather than trying to relieve dry and old crispy cells. Add sunscreen to further protect it from the sun’s damaging rays and protect your collagen that will keep you looking younger for longer. But there’s one more reason to care for your skin, and sometimes, that reason can be a hard one to hear: You probably spend hours every week doing house work of sorts but, have you ever thought about who sees what you have achieved? Yet more people look at your skin day in and day out, so would it not make sense to clean and care for the things people see? I know what my answer would be.

Microcurrent delivers tiny electrical impulses that mirror the body’s own natural bio electrical field. In most cases, treatment is virtually sub-sensory, with just a slight electrical tingling sensation. As an aesthetic treatment micro-current stimulation has been shown to have a number of other cosmetic benefits: • Re-educates muscles • Increases blood and lymph circulation • Enhances the penetration of the active ingredients of skin care formulations • Increases the production of collagen and elastin Microdermabrasion: aids the removal of the dead skin cells and reveals the softer more youthful looking skin cells underneath. As we age, the automatic process of exfoliation and cell renewal slows down. Sometimes the body needs a little help. The superficial abrasion of the skin also triggers the body’s own natural repair mechanism which triggers the production of new collagen. This has a remarkable softening action on surface lines and wrinkles. High frequency: treatments are used to stimulate, sanitize and heal the skin. This type of treatment is designed to provide high frequency currents that generate warmth in the skin and stimulate nerve endings, in turn increasing blood circulation, nourishing the skin and improving product penetration within the skin. Galvanic: Current during a facial treatment works to improve blood flow and lymphatic drainage in the areas it is applied on. This helps the skin cleanse itself naturally. Moreover, if you’re dealing with impurities, the ions used in this treatment neutralize them. The alternation between positively and negatively charged ions makes your muscles contract and expand rhythmically, which helps them keep their elasticity.

Victoria Lee from Diverse Beauty www.diversebeauty.co.uk There are many existing technologies along with new innovative emerging treatments. It’s tricky to know what the difference is so call Diverse Beauty on (01635) 728023 to book in for a free consultation and a free £15 voucher. We want you to understand your skin and get the best from it.

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