Out & About July 2017

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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.
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.
Victoria Lee from Diverse Beauty
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.
Beauty really
is skin deep
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.