Feature Friday- top 10 hand creams

Healthy hands don't come naturally, they take a bit of tender loving care. Hands get exposed to detergents, cleaning agents, and the elements on a daily basis. All of these age the hands. By applying hand cream regularly you can help to protect and prevent the signs of ageing. 

Smarties nails using OPI Gel Color and Avoplex handcream 

Marie Claire have researched and composed a list of their top 10 hand creams. 

www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/galleries/28404/11/best-hand-cream.html 

Tan Tuesday- Exfoliate

Winter skin is often dry and can become itchy. Dry areas can cause a tan to become patchy. It's important to exfoliate at least 24 hours before applying fake tan or before going for a spray tan. 

For more information about He Shi Exfoliating Bodywash, check out our blog post:  http://orchidsretreat.blogspot.com/2014/09/tan-tuesday-feature-product.html

Suncare Sunday- Power Bright SPF 50

I've been using the new Power Bright range morning and night for a week. My skin feels smoother and looks brighter already! 

Pure Light is a broad spectrum sunscreen, so it protects the skin from both ultra violet A and B rays. New plant oleosomes give it a sun protection factor 50 without adding more chemicals to the product. This medium weight moisturiser absorbs quickly leaving your skin feeling nourished. It is best when used over the C-12 Pure Bright Serum- awesome!! 

Feature Friday- Dermalogica's Map-15

This is one of Dermalogica's wow products! Magic in a tube!! It can be used to reduce fine lines, pigmentation and boost collagen production. 

Check out our blog about getting results from MAP-15 http://orchidsretreat.blogspot.com/2014/10/skincare-saturday-map-15-results.html

 Results after using MAP-15 for six weeks! 

Treatment Thursday- Skin Scanner

We've got a Skincare event on Wednesday 4 March to educate clients about their skin and to launch Dermalogica's new PowerBright TRx range. 

During the event clients will be able to get a more in depth look at their skin by using the skin scanner which reveals the condition of the skin. An ultra-violet light shows the damage beneath the skin so it can be treated before it becomes a major Skincare concern. 

This picture is an example of the color-coding guide that helps take face mapping to a deeper level. 

Suncare Sunday- Medium Tint SPF20

Skincare isn't only about cleansing & moisturising, it includes what factor sunprotection you use and what type of makeup base. There are so many brands and different types of products on the market, but the main point to remember is to check ingredients and make sure you layer your sun protection factor, so your skin is properly protected. 

Dermalogica's Sheer Tint SPF20 is my favourite everyday tinted moisturiser. It gives my skin a healthy glow, adds sun protection and leaves my skin feeling soft. 

Use a tinted moisturiser after your morning cleansing routine- cleanse, tone, moisturise (with an SPF). If you're going out or want more coverage, apply a primer (preferably with an SPF) and then the tinted moisturiser. If you just want a quick light coverage using a tinted moisturiser will give skin a light weight and even coverage. Then finish the look with your normal makeup application. 

Valentines Day!

Fifty Shades of Grey the movie is launched today! OPI's launched its version of 50 Shades of Grey in January. 

Mixing up the grey with Shine for Me on top of Russian Navy for my date night with the hubby tonight & Mr Grey tomorrow! 

What's your favourite combination? 

Wedding Wednesday- Active Resurface Facial

The Active Resurface 35 Facial is an advanced facial that takes exfoliation to a deeper level.  It is similar to a micro-dermabraison facial without the abrasive crystals.  This facial uses lactic acids and salicylic acids which boost cell renewal and help to smooth and retexture the skin.  

The products in this treatment have active ingredients and vitamins such as A, C and E that help reverse the signs of ageing from sun damage, and help to control the damage caused by free radicals. The synergy of active ingredients, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid improves the skin after just one treatment.  

There are three levels of the Active Resurface 35 Facial to suit all skin conditions: 

• The Power Active is level one and is great as a booster treatment to regular facials and also great for giving skin a deeper seasonal exfoliation.  
• The Intensive Active or level two treatment deepens the exfoliation level which to help combat dehydration, pigmentation and fine lines. 
• The Ultimate Active is the highest level and the exfoliation is similar to a micro-dermabraison facial with four exfoliation techniques used in the treatment. 

Skin after one treatment felt soft and glowing. 

After a course of 6 treatments the skin's barrier function is improved, the skin health is radiant and cell renewal rate is stimulated. 

Treatment Thursday- Coming soon- NEW! PowerBright TRx

Here is a little insight into to the New! PowerBright TRx range

http://youtu.be/Taxpo2ueuVg

This will be replacing the ChromaWhite TRx Range. 

It will consist of 3 Products:

·         C-12 Pure Bright Serum

·         Pure Light SPF50

Glowing complexion after the serum & daycream application!

·         Pure Night

Ingredients such as rice bran, vitamin C & seaweed extracts make up some if the active components to help combat hyperpigmentation. After 30-45 days you can see results! 

For better results this target treatment range is best when combined with a series of facials. The Active Resurface or BioSurface Peel are excellent for helping to exfoliate the deeper layers of the skin. 

Makeup Monday- Feature February blonde brow tint

Thuya have produced a blonde brow tint! This is a fantastic product for those clients with super fair hair. 

Normal lash and brow tints come in brown, black, blue, purple and grey. Mixing the different colours creates different depths of colour, but sometimes on white blonde hair the brown is too dark. 

Tinting brows helps to frame the eyes and enhances makeup and natural complexions. 

Suncare Sunday- Feature February Climate Control

It's winter in the UK and frosty mornings are becoming the norm! Dermalogica's Climate Control is a fantastic barrier to protect your skin from the elements. 

Apply your normal daily moisturiser, hopefully with an SPF 30 or higher!! Then Appy this climate control stick all over the face and neck to protect the skin. 

This compact stick protects the skin from the cold, wind and from getting broken capillaries. Use when outside playing sports, dog walking, or any other activity that exposes the skin for a long period if time.