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Why hot wax? By Laura Frost, therapist at Vita

Hot Waxing at Vita Skin Spa…

Hair removal – The struggle for all women and men (but mainly the women)… these days it’s not only a subject that is brought up between girlfriends over lunch but it’s something that is thought about more often due to fashion, trends, models in magazines with flawless skin, keeping their self-confidence higher with their partners… or just if they are going swimming, or on holiday… or joining a pole fitness class… or going on a spa weekend away… WHATEVER THE REASON – THE STRUGGLE IS REAL!

Regardless of what your taste in pubic style - Hot waxing is growing in popularity worldwide.

At Vita Skin Spa, our aim is to have the highest standard of hair removal specialists working with the highest standard of wax, tailored to suit the clients’ needs.

We all know that hair removal is generally a painful experience and some clients (male or female) can feel self-conscious about coming in and baring all to us therapists… Trust me when I say – we thrive on seeing hair as a challenge and it is the best part of our job, sending someone out of the spa feeling more confident and smooth than they did coming in to see us.

All of the waxing therapists at Vita have been on individual intimate waxing courses with our own waxing guru “The Wax Queen” Kim Lawless…

Kim Lawless has spent quite some time and effort into developing the best techniques for an extremely thorough intimate wax.

We use the best hot wax by Perron Rigot to ensure your waxing experience is second to none.

-        Hot waxing is suitable for all skin types, (including some of the most sensitive skins I’ve come across in recent years);

-        Hot wax is HOT, the reason this works well is that pores are more open for the follicle to be removed and therefore you feel the removal with less pain than you would do with a cooler wax;

-        Hot wax works by not adhering to the skin but the hair follicle itself. This makes it ideal for extra course hairs like Pubic, underarms or male hair. As the wax sets – it is shrinking… it shrink-wraps each hair (even some that are quite short in length) and when removed pulls the hair away without taking skin cells with it – again this makes the wax a less painful experience without irritating the skin too much;

-        Rule of thumb… the more you wax… the less you need to wax. Our bodies are very clever, over time the hairs get used to being pulled out and for the average person it only takes between 4-10 consecutive waxes for you to see patches on the skin where hair no longer grows back! *This is not necessarily the case for everybody as some hairs are just stubborn and will never want to leave you* However in these rare cases I can still say with total confidence that hair still weakens with each wax and will come back finer than before.

-        There are some lifestyle no-no’s if you want to have the best waxing results. So… post treatment avoid anything that is going to bring you out in a sweat. After waxing your pores are very open and are more vulnerable to getting blocked. Avoid exercise, sunbathing, really hot showers, swimming and saunas for at least 24 hours after your waxing treatment.

-        Definitely not on the day of your wax – but a day or two later: It is good to keep skin exfoliated and nourished to try and avoid pesky ingrown hairs. Some people will always suffer with this – but exfoliating between waxes is proven to help reduce this problem. Maybe try one of our beautiful Natural Spa Factory Body Salt Scrubs?

*My favourite is the Lime and Lemongrass scrub because it smells so refreshing and is highly nourishing with their natural oil content. *

One final thought on the waxes – keep them regular!

The average hair growth cycle is 3 weeks, so a 4-weekly appointment to make sure that the hair is indeed 0.5cm above the skin surface (and therefore able to be waxed) is ideal.

Start getting booked in regularly with one of our fully trained Kim Lawless Intimate wax trained therapists today and you will be miles ahead for our summer months!

See you soon!

For details on our waxing visit our website:

http://www.vitaskinspa.co.uk/vita-skin-spa-waxing.htm

To book your appointment with one of our waxing specialists, click here:

http://www.vitaskinspa.co.uk/vita-skin-spa-booking-request.htm

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Sam Cousen, Dermalogica specialist & therapist at Vita, tries the NEW Rapid Reveal Peel.

Here at Vita we have literally been counting down the minutes to get our hands on this brand new product from Dermalogica. Just when you thought Dermalogica couldn’t possibly bring out another product that would blow your mind....bang! They did it again! 

Introducing the new rapid reveal peel, the most amazing and exciting new product launch this year. I have been Lucky enough to get my hands on it and today I would like to show you how it works and all the amazing benefits it has for your skin. A simple skin peel you can do in the comfort of your own home.

My first impressions - First of all the packaging is genius. I love how the packet has a suction cap so it’s handy to pop on a bathroom mirror and just looks super fancy. Also a cheeky reminder to use it, “just incase you forget”. Actually remembering to do things is one of the set backs with skin care, so I definitely appreciate the design of the packaging. 

The pack comes with 10 single tubes, containing the right amount for the entire face, neck and chest if preferred. A handy tip though, I found one tube was too much and I loved how they designed the lid so that once you remove it you can turn the lid upside down and reseal. 

I would say to be extra careful when pouring out the product as it’s very liquid in consistency and I nearly lost half of it in the bath. Thank goodness I had my spare other half from the previous evening. So when pouring just use a little bit at a time and try not to completely empty it into your hands. I recommend using your fingertips for an easier application. 

You should start to feel a slight tingling sensation within minutes of applying onto the skin. You will find certain areas where your skin is more sensitive tingle slightly more. For me, when I used this product, I felt a heat sensation like my cheeks where really warm. It wasn’t uncomfortable but it definitely felt like a professional peel which took me by surprise as this is one to do at home. Remember ladies this is an action sensation from the peel not a reaction! Mostly the heat was coming from my chin and mouth area which is currently congested from stress and just normal woman’s time of the month. I was really happy to see after I had done the course,  just how clear my skin was. So not only is this product great for anti ageing it’s also great for blemishes. 

The advice is to leave this product on the skin for 2-7 mins but straight off I went for the full 7. If you think your skin is sensitive and you’re not used to active ingredients, I would only recommend you leave on for 2-5 mins. Build your tolerance up first before going straight in. I would recommend you remove with a cold cloth as any more heat to the skin can irritate. I made the mistake of using this product in the bath and I definitely noticed a difference after using a cold cloth to remove the next time I used it. 

Use one tube a week for 10 weeks or jump start your skin and use 3 tubes one a day for 3 days then after that back to your one a week. Please be aware, I wouldn’t advise you use any retinal products on your skin while using this product just incase it increases skin sensitivity. Also I wouldn’t recommend using this after a professional peel in a salon unless you wait a few days.

Results - So my results so far has been amazing and I’m super happy with how my skin feels and looks. I have also noticed a difference with how my make up feels smooth on my face and I feel like my skin has a brighter complexion. I have had a lot of comments recently about my skin and it’s all down to this peel. I’m honestly blown away at how good it is and how well it’s worked for me. 

Who is it for? - The rapid reveal peel is for anyone who is suffering with ageing or prematurely ageing skin. Also any acne sufferers or someone like myself - I want to prevent ageing as I hit 30 next year and I am a massive skin lover. I want to make sure I keep my skin fresh and glowing like it was in my early 20s. I also want to keep those blemishes at bay and this has definitely made a difference. I would also say this is a brilliant product for a special occasion like if a bride has her wedding day approaching, this would be ideal to kick start that glowing skin for the big day. But remember it’s a powerful product and contains active ingredients so please be aware and wear a spf 50 at all times while using this product. 

How much is it? - £79 - Contains 10 peels. Rapid reveal peel is available now at Vita so do pop in and see us to ask any questions.

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Watch our most advanced facial - SSR Photorejuvenation. An amazing results driven facial that will improve lines and wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation and remove thread veins. Encourages the skin to produce collagen and elastin, which continues to be produced for 8-12 weeks after the facial.

Course of 6 treatment recommended.

We offer free consultations and a patch test is required before this treatment,

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What wellbeing means to me - By Suzanne Rawle - Therapist at Vita Skin Spa

I have been thinking this week about Wellbeing and what it actually means to me.

I believe that wellbeing encompasses mental health, physical health, and emotional health – Mind, Body and Soul, and that great attention should be paid to these three elements of our life to nourish and maintain our overall wellbeing.

Mind: Complementary therapies such as Reiki, Massage and Reflexology promote relaxation and reduced stress and can be key to maintaining a healthy mind. Maybe try meditation and mindfulness to calm down a “busy” head as a result of a stressful lifestyle, and to become grounded. Set mental challenges such as crossword puzzles or Suduko to maintain healthy brain function, or try learning a new skill that you enjoy.

Body: Our bodies need to be nourished and hydrated well so we should be eating and drinking foods that have as little human intervention as possible i.e. unprocessed and without synthetic additives or added sugar. The body is also made for movement so regular exercise in a blend of aerobic, stretching, and strength routines that you enjoy for overall physical fitness. Regular massage therapy reduces muscular aches and pains in general and is also essential for those sports enthusiasts among us.

Soul: I see this as emotional and social wellbeing. It is important for us to interconnect with others such as friends, family, and colleagues, to make and maintain friendships to enrich our soul. Also to give to others – do something for a stranger or a friend, maybe volunteer your time to help others.

I believe that enjoying a regular Massage, Reiki, or Reflexology treatment play an important role towards our Mind, Body and Soul.

For my own personal wellbeing I find that treasuring the time spent with family and friends, regular exercise such as aerobics, cycling, and yoga has played a key role – more recently dog-walking 3 times a day with my rescue dog, Maisie. I have also recently completed a 28 day fresh fruit and vegetable juice challenge following which I have found I feel calmer and more energetic than before. I enjoy getting to know my clients, helping others to feel well, and to achieve their lifestyle goals. I am also a volunteer Complementary Therapist at Salisbury Hospice which is extremely rewarding.

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Aromatherapy can be defined as a therapy using aromatic essences extracted from plants and incorporating them into your life where they can support you in many many ways.

Aromatherapy is a fantastic way to: • Increase productivity • Ease aches and pains • Relieve stress, depression, anxiety • Relieve Insomnia • Relieve Menopausal, digestive, circulatory and menstrual problems among others • Detox

Not only can it help with all the above but you can use aromatherapy in several ways:

• Air diffusers- can be used in oil burners to fill the air with a wonderful natural scent

• Inhalation- some oils e.g. Eucalyptus oil is very good if blended in a bowl of hot water to inhale the steam and relieve the nasty symptoms of a cold

• Topical applications- Essential oils can also be blended with a carrier oil such as almond or grape seed oil and applied to the skin for use in massage and to help with skin conditions

• Drinks- essential oils have been known to have cleansing effects on the body if a couple of drops are put into a glass of water. However you should refer to your aromatherapist if you want to try this and they can guide you in the right direction of which oil and how much of it you need. ** (NEVER apply a neat essential oil directly to the skin, it can cause severe irritation. NEVER ingest without first heavily diluting and checking with the manufacturer that it is safe for ingestion, some manufacturers add preservative chemicals to the oils which can be very dangerous if swallowed. ALWAYS blend carefully and store your oils in glass bottles)**

So the question is-which oils are best for you??

There are a huge amount of essential oils out there and many books on the market which can serve as a sort of essential oil dictionary, but to break some down for you, I have listed some easy to find and very useful oils below:

Best oils for boosting ur immune system and helping you detox:

• Lemon- is detoxifying by nature, high in vitamin C, it aids your immune system, stimulating white blood cells and improving circulation.

• Peppermint- is great for digestive upset and IBS, it can also relieve headaches and reduce cravings for sugary foods.

Best oils for stress and to help you relax:

• Lavender- can help aid restful sleep which is always beneficial when you're feeling stressed and fatigued. It has calming, sedative effects on the body and is great for PMS.

• Roman chamomile- great for easing anxiety, paranoia and other stressful situations. It is sweet and soothing and great for those suffering insomnia.

Best oils for focus and motivation:

• Grapefruit- is very stimulating on the body and mind, helping to focus the mind and be more motivated as well as stimulating the nervous system resulting in being much more alert. It is also great for promoting correct hormone secretion.

•Juniper berry- is very strengthening and stimulating on the emotions helping to boost self esteem and confidence.

Best for aches and pains:

• Frankincense- is effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis and muscular aches and pains. It can also relieve inflammation.

• Sandalwood- is great for relieving muscle spasms and sedating the nervous system to help relieve nerve pain.

Best oils for depression:

•Bergamot- has a stimulating effect on hormones and therefore emotions, it can help you to feel refreshed and bring a sense of joy and a boost of energy.

•Geranium- has a relaxing effect on the body helping to let go of negativity and lift the spirits.

Now..that's a lot of information and knowing now that there is still so much more in aromatherapy to explore, you may just decide you would rather let the therapist do the thinking while you relax (and who could blame you!) At Vita skin spa we have five of the very best blends for you to choose from. They are all made up by trained professionals such as myself on the premises, so all you have to do is simply let us know what you want to gain from your treatment e.g stress relief and we will help you chose an oil.

Our signature blends:

• Muscle ease • Stress relief • Detox • Relaxation • Energise

Test the scent of the blend suggested then feel yourself sink into one of our comfy heated massage beds and slowly float away while one of our therapists provides the most wonderful massage experience, continue to feel the benefits lasting long after you leave the spa and again when you return.

For appointments simply call us on 01722 346324 or book online at www.vitaskinspa.co.uk, we hope to see you soon!

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