Waxing Wednesday- Waxpert Andy Rouillard

Treatment Thursday- LOVE BioSurface Peel

'Chemical Peels are one of the most sought after professional services today because they can quickly treat ageing skin, reduce hyperpigmentation and acne, brighten and improve skin radiance.' -International Dermal Institute. 

Many peels on the market are aggressive and require a few days of hibernation after the treatment.  Dermalogica's innovative BioSurface Peel takes about an hour and can carry on with their normal daily routine. The effectiveness of a chemical peel depends on a variety of factors such as application, skin preparation, and ingredients. 

The application is important due to the location of sebaceous glands which help increase product absorption. The BioSurface Peel is applied from the forehead in outward strokes to enable a deeper penetration of the product. 

The skin preparation takes place during two steps of the BioSurface Peel.  A preliminary  step is to ensure the skin is fully primed with a course of treatments or prescribed products, but not all clients will require this skin preparation.  However, skin that has been primed will recover quicker because the skin health is ready for a deeper treatment.  The first two steps of the BioSurface Peel are to thoroughly cleanse the face removing all makeup, dirt and impurities. 

Ingredients are essential to achieving results and optimum skin health. In a chemical peel, the most effective ingredients fall into three categories:

- Keratolytic agents break apart the bonds that hold the dead skin cells together with ingredients like alpha hydroxy acids and salicylic acid. These help to improve the skin's texture and appearance. 

- Keratocoagulant agents coagulate the skin's proteins like egg white when cooked. The main ingredient to contribute to this skin desquamation is trichloroacetic acid, a synthetic chemical used to stimulate cell renewal. 

- Proteolytic agents help to dissolve protein, accelerate cell turnover and resurface the skin whilst protecting the skin's collagen.  These agents are made up of a variety of fruit enzymes that work like little pac men which munch away on the dead skin cells. 

The BioSurface Peel treatment is made of up 4 steps- Skin Prep, Enzyme Active, Acid Active, and Decelerator. 

1. Prep Solution is like a third cleanse to make sure the skin is cleaned thoroughly in preparation of the peel. 

2. Enzyme Active degreases the skin to allow even absorption of the active ingredients. 

3. Acid Active is applied in 3-5 layers of active ingredients with 5-minute intervals to enable product absorption.  The time also allows for the chemical change in the skin and for the product to penetrate into the dermis layer of the skin.

4. De-celerator is foamed and applied for 10 minutes to calm the skin and neutralise the active ingredients with skin soothing botanicals returning the skin to its natural pH.  

Aftercare including a high factor, broad spectrum sunscreen and a course of treatments is essential to obtain the desired results and maximise skin health. 

Skincare Saturday- LOVE Overnight Repair Serum

Skincare Saturday- 30-30-£30

This month we are running a special offer of 30-30-30 which equates to 30 days of skincare, 30 minutes of treatment all for only £30!!! 

January is a great time to give your skin a  boost after all the excess of the festive period. 

The skin takes 4-6 weeks to repair itself so what you're seeing on your skin reflects what you were doing last month- office parties, family functions and nights out with friends. The rich foods, excess alcohol and often stressful time of year starts to show on the skin. Combine that with the cold weather and your skin will be screaming for attention. So book in for an express facial and take home a month supply of cleanser, exfoliant, eye cream & moisturiser all for only £30. 

Makeup Monday- Red Lips for Spring

The amazing celebrity makeup artist that is Nicola Schuller demoed the new HydraBlur primer by Dermalogica. 

Let's get ready to rumble!!! She is a big fan of MAC and the HydraBlur primer because it locks in hydration for hours. 

Neutral eyes and vibrant lips are the trend on the Catwalk for this Spring. So Nicola did a mini masterclass on how to get the perfect red lip. 

She started with the new Dermalogica HydraBlur primer and then mixed the perfect foundation using a combination of Dermalogica Sheer Tint Light and Dark. Schuller says to 'Apply HydraBlur & mix the residue in with sheer tint. These two will get you through holiday so you can mix the two together as your tan develops.' 

Top tip of the day: Use tissue to aid perfect lip liner application. - Nicola Schuller, celebrity MUA 

The colours and steps to this ruby red lip up by Nicola Schuuler, 'Then blend with a MAC 263 using Ruby Woo red liner followed by Ruby Woo matte lipstick then Dare You on outer corners and Cupid's bow to add definition. Then a Smash box nude pencil around exterior to hold colour in place.' 

Ta Da! Ready for a night on the town thanks to the fabulous founder of Beauty School Dropout and celebrity Makeup Artist, Nicola Schuller

Feature Friday- The NEW HydraBlur Pre-Launch

Makeup Monday- weekend getaway

We've just had a lovely weekend down in Cornwall visiting family friends in town from New Zealand. Juggling a successful business, young family and a busy household it didn't give me much time to pack. 

I always pack by colour so all my accessories match and I can pack minimal makeup. The MAC travel sets are brilliant for space saving essentials.

I replace the duo brush with a Technakohl eyeliner, pack a concealer and splash proof mascara so that my makeup will be weather proof- rain or shine! The travel packs have two blushers & lipsticks along with enough eyeshadow choice to create several looks day and night.