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Best Facial Scrubs, Valentines Day & More?

Sonia Archer — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:42:04 +0000

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, have you exfoliated yet?

Flaky, dead skin is a turn-off and since you will likely be nose-to-nose with someone very soon, perhaps you should try one of my favorite facial scrubs? Also, don’t miss Jessica Alba’s new ‘do, which she showed off yesterday at the “Valentine’s Day” premiere. I love it, do you? Lastly, get your guy to makeover his dated look. Find out how….

There’s no better feeling than freshly scrubbed and moisturized skin.

An important part of your weekly skin routine is exfoliation and you can use facial scrubs, microdermabrasion kits or peels. Peels work to brighten skin by removing dead skin cells with lactic (milk) or citric (juice) acids. Scrubs work to manually remove dead skin. I like to use both, switching between the two every few weeks. Always make sure to follow with moisturizer after exfoliation.

Check out my two favourite facial scrubs…

BHA/Enzyme Micropolish

Multi-Enzyme Smoothing Peel

About The Author

Sonia Archer Founder & Managing Director of Blush Day Spa Perth, Western Australia's premier Day Spa, Hair & Beauty Salon. Visit Blush Day Spa Perth for our exclusive range of Salon Spa packages. For 7 Great Reasons why Blush Day Spa Perth should be YOUR #1 choice for a luxurious Day Spa experience, go to Perth Day SpaSimilar Posts:

Skin Hydration Tips for a Healthy Glow…

Sonia Archer — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:58:05 +0000

Does drinking 7 glasses of water a day keep my skin moist?

Apart from my Mum always telling me to drink lots of water, I remember reading this for the first time in Woman’s Day Magazine and being despondent because I found drinking water to be the world’s most boring thing. I preferred Orange juice, Coke and a room temperature Elderton Shiraz.

So is it true that you need seven glasses of water a day to keep skin moist and dewy?

Answer: No. Despite years of having this drummed into our heads, this is not true. It is good to keep your body, including your skin, hydrated, however the outermost layer of skin does not absorb water since it is made up of dead skin cells. Moisture level of skin is not determined by internal factors, but rather external ones, such as cold or hot air, dry heat and by the number of oil-producing glands you have. So if you want to hydrate your skin, exfoliate it weekly with a sea-salt scrub or other exfoliator to remove dead skin then apply a rich moisturizer while skin is still damp. Want to hydrate your insides then by all means, drink your 7 glasses of water a day.

About The Author

Sonia Archer Founder & Managing Director of Blush Day Spa Perth, Western Australia's premier Day Spa, Hair & Beauty Salon. Visit Blush Day Spa Perth for our exclusive range of Salon Spa packages. For 7 Great Reasons why Blush Day Spa Perth should be YOUR #1 choice for a luxurious Day Spa experience, go to Perth Day SpaSimilar Posts:

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No More Wrinkles or Frown Lines…

Sonia Archer — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:25:31 +0000

The Amazing New Product, For Those Who Don’t Want Botox Injections, or Plastic Surgery!”

Frustrated at looking older?

As women we always want to look great and look younger! Are your lines and wrinkles getting you down? Not entirely happy when you look in the mirror? You are not alone and it’s definitely not your fault!

We’ve got just the product to solve this problem!

A NEW ‘B take time’ creamy moisturizing serum, with the latest active ingredients is here to help give you, the ULTIMATE in line smoothing & firming affect. What’s more the results are immediate and will improve with continued use!

Special Offer for first 10 clients only—purchase a Platinum size 30 ml and get a Travel Size valued at $47 absolutely FREE

p.s. Already using botox? That’s great—use the serum to extend the duration of your botox refills and save money!

PEPTIDE LINE SMOOTHING SERUM with Hyaluaronic Filling Spheres – Patinum 30ml

Best Eye Cream’s in Perth…

Sonia Archer — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:01:14 +0000

Do You Suffer From Any of The Following; Extra Bags, Puffy Eyes, Dark Circles, Lines or wrinkles?

If so please let met me explain why you need to use an eye gel/cream…

The skin around the eyes is very delicate, thin, and susceptible to damage. It’s also among the first places we see changes in our appearance. Eye creams specifically combat the environmental conditions that cause our various eye problems. Eye creams assist your wrinkles, they also tone the skin helping reduce there formation.

Why YOU shouldn’t use a normal face creme around my eyes?

The skin under the eye is much different from the rest of your face. It is much more fragile, therefore more prone to the signs of aging caused by dehydration, makeup, sun, pollution. Facial moisturizers are not intended for use around the eyes, because the ingredients are usually too strong for the delicate eye area. It can create a build up, giving you a sagging under the eye effect (Just what you don’t want). Or even little white hard spots (milia) from too much oil build up.

Let me tell you more about how the right Eye Cream can help…

Puffy eyes – can be caused by fluid retention and/or allergies. Fluid retention is caused by fluid that builds up under your eyes as you sleep, and is a temporary condition. It tends to be most severe when you’re struggling with allergies, sinus problems, or premenstrual syndrome. In order to reduce the puffiness before applying any eye creams, try sleeping on your back, elevating your head a bit, or gently tapping across the area underneath your eyes, from the inner corners, working your way out. Eye Mask help as well.
Baggy eyes – are not the same as puffy eyes, and therefore have a different need to help reduce the bags. Baggy eyes result when fat builds up in the delicate eye area. Eventually the septum, which envelops the eyeball socket, becomes weak, resulting in the socket’s surface layer of fat drooping forward in a pouch-like state. In the case of baggy eyes, creams or gels that encourage and enhance elasticity are recommended. Though there are products that can minimize or reduce the appearance of baggy eyes, they are only eliminated with plastic surgery.
Dark circles – may be a result of any number of things: a highly pigmented skin condition, enlarged blood vessels under the delicate eye skin, dehydration, fatigue, overexposure to the sun, or the aging process can bring it on, as well as medical conditions pertaining to thyroid or renal issues. Even menopause can do its share in bringing on dark circles. The skin underneath our eyes becomes even more delicate as we get older, and the veins under the eyes grow more prominent as we age. If the blood vessels are enlarged, a cold compress can restrict the blood vessels, reducing the appearance of dark circles.
Fine lines & Crow’s feet – may be making their appearance under your eyes, and in the corners. Why are wrinkles so common in this area?The skin is thinner because there are a lesser amount of oil glands located around the eyes.

Our everyday facial expressions make use of our eye area, whether we are squinting because of the sun, smiling, or laughing. Smoking can also be a culprit in causing crow’s feet. Wrinkles and fine lines are made more obvious when skin is dry, so keeping the area moisturized will keep it looking supple, and fine lines will be less obvious.

Whatever your eye needs and concerns may be, it is important that you use some sort of eye cream or gel, as this area needs moisture and care as much as the rest of your body.

So let’s recap some of the great results you’ll get from adding an eye cream to your skin care regimen?

Helps firm the skin around the eye area
Helps reduce puffiness and refresh tired eyes
Helps Prevent acne and pores clogging
Helps Soothe and moisturizes the eye area
Helps Protect from the sun and pollution

It is necessary to prevent the appearance of such signs as soon as possible. That’s why at Blush we have developed a line of FOUR superb 15ml eye care creams and gels…these high end products are available to you for only $77 each and are listed below and are available online, just click on the link below:

To find out more about which of our eye creams would be best suited to you, simply, Call 9201 1088 and Kelly or one of our professional staff and they’d be more than happy to give you some expert advise.

To get your FREE Eye Cream, check out the Ultimate skincare package deal, click here…

About The Author

Sonia Archer Founder & Managing Director of Blush Day Spa Perth, Western Australia's premier Day Spa, Hair & Beauty Salon. Visit Blush Day Spa Perth for our exclusive range of Salon Spa packages. For 7 Great Reasons why Blush Day Spa Perth should be YOUR #1 choice for a luxurious Day Spa experience, go to Perth Day SpaSimilar Posts:

Glycolic Acid, How Does It Benefit Your Skin?

Sonia Archer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:24:42 +0000

If you have dry, flaky, sun damaged, coarse or mature skin that needs a good kick up the bum. You could definitely benefit greatly from one of the many fabulous Glycolic Facials available today or by simply using the best prescribed glycolic products, which can give you instant results and make you look years younger.

For starters what is Glycolic Acid?

Just in case you’re interested, let’s get the technical stuff out of the way first. Glycolics are a member of the alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) family, it is the smallest AHA and works not only on the surface of the skin, but also in the layers we cannot see. Glycolic acid has garnered a lot of attention in the beauty industry over the last ten years. Additional products for home use include glycolic lotions, glycolic cleansers, moisturizers, gels, toners and serums.Glycolic acid is the most active and beneficial form of alpha hydroxy acid. A natural derivative of sugar cane, glycolic acid has amazing exfoliating properties and is used extensively in skin care products. Popular sources of glycolic acid include the citric acid of lemon, orange and grapefruit extracts.

Let me explain just a few benefits…

I’ve used glycolic’s for years and my skin has never felt or looked better. The acid acts as a natural exfoliator to the skin and scrapes dead skin cells. Moreover, it eliminates the bacteria within the skin pores and controls acne inflammations and blemishes. It also opens up the skin pores in order to improve the penetrating power of skin care products, which I’m sure you’ll agree is music to any womens ears. In addition to all this, glycolic acid also helps to bring more natural moisture to the surface of the skin, and you won’t here me complaining about that!

But before I get ahead of myself, how does it work???

Glycolic acid does many different things, all of which can be beneficial to the skin. It’s acid is a rapid exfoliant. On the surface of the skin, it dissolves the fatty molecules that keep the dead, dry skin cells on the surface of the skin. When it dissolves these molecules, the dead skin cells are washed away, leaving only the new, radiant skin behind. Your skin will feel smooth and soft, and because the dead skin cells have been removed, your other products, like moisturizers, will better penetrate the skin, making them more effective. I still personally believe that skin resurfacing and exfoliation are the most important part of proper skin care.

And guess what?

Used over time, glycolic acid will start working beneath the skin’s surface to produce more advanced results. It can lighten pigmentation caused by sun damage and it will stimulate collagen production. Loss of collagen and sun damage are both signs of aging skin. Increasing the collagen production makes skin more supple, and fine lines and wrinkles less visible. Lightening the sun spots and other skin discoloration makes the skin appears more youthful as well.

Yes it’s true, glycolic acid skin care is also excellent for acne-prone skin…

Because of its small molecular structure, it is well able to battle acne. Just as the glycolic acid dissolves the dead skin cells, glycolic acid will also work to destroy Propionibacterium, which is the bacterium that causes whiteheads and other acne. People who experience mild to moderate acne will benefit from using glycolic acid products on a semi-regular basis. Those who have moderate to severe acne may find that glycolic peels by a skin care professional, along with regular home maintenance, can control their acne for the long term. The results delivered by glycolic acid skin care products depend on two factors:

Percentage of Glycolic Acid in the product
Your skin type

Let me tell you more tips to use glycolic treatments…

Always do a patch test before starting any glycolic treatments…
Don’t forget to use sunscreen with SPF 30. This is because AHA based skin care products make the skin highly sensitive towards sunlight.
Pregnant women or women with highly sensitive skin should avoid these products.

And that’s not all, here are some brilliant glycolic products, I personally recommend…

Unlike other alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acid works well in a complete skin care regimen. It is used extensively in a variety of skin care products like cleansers, moisturizers and other skin treatments. Glycolic acid rejuvenates the skin and keeps it refreshed and moisturized.

GLYCOLIC CLEANSER 15% – Platinum 200ml

GLYCOLIC TONER 10% – Platinum 200ml

GLYCOLIC SERUM 15% – Platinum 30ml

12% GLYCOLIC BODY SMOOTHER – Platinum 200ml

Sun and UV Protection in Perth…

Sonia Archer — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:49:31 +0000

In Perth, Western Australia, we have the harshest UV rays of anywhere in the world and it’s no wonder, you’ve heard many times, a loved one or a friend telling you to put on some sunscreen!

As it turns out, using sunscreen is important, not only when it’s hot outside, but even if you work in front of a computer all day, and all-year-round. Whether or not you know it, the sun is constantly giving off harmful UV rays. Yes, even in the winter time, you are being exposed to this.

Therefore, it is important that you always protect yourself…

All of us, in our lifetimes, will come across someone we either know personally or through someone else who has skin cancer.

Prevention is better than cure…

The worse thing you could do would be to walk around thinking that it would never happen to you. Today, it is not uncommon to come across someone who has skin cancer, and nine times out of ten if you talk to them, you will find out that they were diagnosed with it after they spent a considerable amount of time in the sun.

What typically happens when someone has skin cancer is that skin is grafted from another part of their body to replace the infected skin.

Anyone can get skin cancer.

Of course, this risk is higher for those who spend a lot of time in the sun and don’t properly protect themselves. For instance, many golfers, footballers and other athletes are at an increased risk. This is why it is so important to purchase a great UV 30+ Sunscreen for those days when you know that you’re going to be out in the sun for extended periods of time.

Tanning beds are also another thing that puts people at risk for developing problems…

Remember Clare Oliver from the TV adverts. Yes, she actually died from Melanoma cancers proven to be from a direct result of tanning in a solarium.

She’s also responsible for single-handedly bringing down the solarium business in Victoria with over 100 Tanning studios already closed .

If anything, tanning beds are worse because you are getting direct concentration of UV light. If used properly, tanning beds aren’t that bad and can be safe. However, as is the case with a lot of other things, many people misuse or abuse this. When you use a tanning bed, you should still apply sunblock or sunscreen. Another thing worth mentioning is the fact that before you go out into the sun or before you use a tanning bed, make sure that you apply your sunscreen at least 30 minutes to an hour prior to exposing yourself to the sun’s harmful UV rays.

Whether you are out in the sun or not…

You’ll also want to make sure that you have plenty of moisturizing cream and/or Aloe Vera around. When your skin is exposed to UV rays or harsh elements such as dry air, it dries your skin out, robbing it of essential moisture that it needs. When your skin dries out, this will often lead to cracking, peeling and the all too familiar sun burn. If you do get a sun burn, make sure that you apply plenty of hydrating lotion every hour.

Remember, it is important to take care for your face & body; you’ve only got one!

Products I personally recommend:

SPF 30+ SHEER MOISTURIZER – Platinum 50ml

HYDRATING SUNBLOCK FOR BODY SPF 30+ – Platinum 168ml

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Why Exfoliating MUST never be ignored…

Sonia Archer — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:27:29 +0000

Lots of ladies (and gents) out there just don’t understand the importance of regular exfoliating…

It’s a MUST, so please let me tell you more…

It’s critical for keeping your face (and body) replenished, especially during the winter months. Moisturisers CAN’T penetrate through layers of dead skin when applied on nonexfoliated skin, they’ll only lead to dry looking patches and flaking makeup. Again just wasting good product and your hard earned cash!

We have many excellent exfoliants at Blush, so please let me tell you about one of my personal favourites…

BHA/Enzyme Micropolish $77, is a fine-grained powder which activates with water to form a creamy, low-foam exfoliant that instantly smoothes, refines and brightens skin. With top of the range acids and enzymes you can be looking years younger immediately.

It Contains the following:

Salicylic acid to encourage healthy cellular renewal & keep pores clear…
Papain, proteolytic enzyme to digest dry, dead skin cells…
Licorice Extract & anti-irritant, to help diminish hyperpigmentation…
Burdock Root to normalize oil production…
Black Walnut. Oat, Rice & Slippery Elm extracts to soothe…

It’s also simple to use, let me explain…

After cleansing skin, pour 1/3 scoop of Micro Polish powder into wet hand. Add a bit more water to activate and rub between palms to create a creamy paste. Apply to skin and gently massage in circular motions, avoiding eye area. Let sit for 1-2 minutes,massage briefly again and rinse thoroughly. Use 1-2 times per week or as needed. Keep powder dry until ready to use.

Please note: Suitable for all skin types (except sensitive) particularly oily, combination, congested, flaky.

If the BHA doesn’t suit , maybe try the exfoliant below…

Multi-Enzyme Smoothing Peel