Are the extremes of cold weather and dry indoor heat leaving your skin dry, cracked and itchy? Not only can this condition be downright annoying, it can actually cause you to scratch until you have broken skin down to the dermis, where bacteria and infection can enter, making you susceptible to sickness and disease. With the way cold and flu has been spreading like wildflower, we should all be taking personal responsibility for our health and wellness in ways that will help diminish illness of ourselves and loved ones. One very effective way to do this is to take great care of our integumentary system. An area on the body that one commonly experiences.
There is an art to steaming the skin and a way to perform it appropriately, properly and effectively. Not all skin types benefit from steam and it can even actually do more harm than good if you don’t understand the integumentary system. The best approach for you, the client, is to relax and unwind during a professional facial and allow your licensed aesthetician (me) do the brain and intuitive work, for you. ;) Now, you’re probably wondering how facial steaming can be considered an art form. Let me explain. I take stress VERY seriously. I truly understand it is at the root of most disease and health concerns. This includes skin ailments, disorders and imbalances. After I have taken.
You may remember back when I posted a blog titled All About Manuka Honey which shared a very interesting and informative video about the amazing healing properties of Active Manuka Honey. If you have not yet watched it, I highly recommend taking a few minutes to educate yourself on this miraculous gift from our fuzzy little six legged friends – the honeybee – and the lovely Manuka Bush more commonly known as tea tree. An exciting article recently published in February 2013 states “Manuka honey is highly effective in the treatment of chronic wound infections, according to new UTS research into how honey affects the growth of bacteria.” Show the.
Clean oxygen is vital for skin health. Since we are faced daily with environmental pollutants, such as smog, it is important that we do all that we can to increase oxygen levels thus improving skin health by delaying or reversing onset premature aging, that which can make the skin susceptible to disease, thinning and tearing, eczema, and infection – all very uncomfortable skin ailments no one likes to or wants to deal with. One way to increase oxygen levels in the skin is through the use of powerful natural ingredients such as chlorophyll – also known as “liquid sunshine”. “Liquid chlorophyll increases red blood cells and the quality of red.
Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in young adults (ages 25 to 29). Did you know: One reason women began wearing gloves in the 1920’s era during warm seasons – and still do today in some parts of the world – was to protect their hands from “liver spots” caused by the sun’s UV rays? Yep! Protect yourself from sun overexposure and avoid melanoma – the most serious type of skin cancer. To add, a good massage therapist will take note of a mole on a client’s body and may bring it to their attention if they feel it is necessary, by following the A,B,C,D guidelines. Asymmetry, Border,.
Do not underestimate the power of plant extractions/essential oils! Two African students have invented a soap using all natural, local herbs such as lemon grass, African marigold and shea tree, which repel mosquitos that carry the deadly disease malaria. This is a huge deal since every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria, making mosquitoes the most dangerous animal in the world. Take a quick minute to watch this video and learn about FASAOP! I’m really excited about this =)) Much love, Shannon LMT, Licensed Aesthetician
Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Everyday we slather, soak up, and come into contact with many unnatural, harmful toxic substances. Our bodies are constantly trying to keep up at fixing what we keep “breaking”. It causes us a lot of unnecessary stress. Many will try to argue that the synthetic ingredients used in skincare today are not as harmful to us or the environment as health advocates make it out to be, because there is only a small amount of that ingredient in said product. However, since we were born we have used soaps, lotions, shampoos, deodorants, mineral oils and whatever else you can think of,.
SpringNews2013 In this Deep Roots Issue: Body Image Facial Massage for Lymphatic Drainage Good News About Ginger Love and Light, Shannon LMT, Licensed Aesthetician
I’m sad about all the misinformation on skin and skincare floating around on the internet. If anyone has any questions, I’ll be glad to answer them for you. Misconception #1 : An Aesthetician can CURE acne. FACT: Acne cannot be “cured”. An Aesthetician can keep your acne under control as long as you are willing to follow a simple but strict regimen provided by the skin care specialist for the length of time that is recommended WITHOUT CHEATING OR CHANGING THE REGIMEN ON YOUR OWN. It will only take you about 5 mins a night! It is all about balance that can be achieved but only if you stay consistent!.
Get your Award Winning Manuka Honey at Deep Roots Massage! See and feel the difference for yourself! Click on the title or the plus sign (+) of this post to watch a short video.