Simply You I BEAUTY
WinterWELLNESS
Don't use winter as an excuse to wind down your beauty regime - if anything now is the timeto ramp up your efforts so you II be benefittingfrom the results once temperatures begin to rise.
Put these treatments at the top of your maintenance checklist this season.
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Hydrating facialSothys Hydra3HA Intensive Hydrating
Facial - $160 (75 mins) at Jouvence
Beauty Institute (jouvence.co.nz).
Cold weather can take a real toll on skin's
moisture levels, so treating yourself to a
facial designed to combat dryness is
essential winter beauty maintenance.
Sothys' Hydra3HA facial is based on an
ultra-hydrating triple helix hyaluronic acid
and exclusive active ingredient, 1055 boletus
extract. The hyaluronic acid restores
hydration deep within the skin's cells, while
1055 boletus extract improves moisture flow
within the epidermis to maintain moisture
reserves. After a blissful 75 minutes, expect
smooth, plump-looking skin.
Hydrating body wrap Light therapyAroma Tonic Body Wrap - $145 (60 mins) Omnilux Revive - $125 or $1,000 for 10
at More Than Skin (morethanskin.co.nz). at The Face Place (thefaceplace.co.nz).
The skin is your body's largest organ, and
although it may not be on show during the
cool winter months, it still deserves your full
attention. The Aroma Tonic Body Wrap works
to slough away dead cells and top up moisture
levels to keep your skin in optimum condition
throughout winter. The treatment starts with
a dry scrub of exfoliating fruit seeds, which is
followed by the optional step of a pore-
opening steam (some spas are not equipped
to offer this). Next up is a stress-busting
massage ritual with aromatic balm, after
which a mask is applied to the skin. A full
body wrap helps the layers of moisturising
products sink in, while the scalp is massaged
with dry oil. Finally, a hot compress is used to
remove excess product - a real treat on a
chilly day - before full body moisturisation.
Expect to leave thoroughly relaxed and with
glowing, beautifully scented skin.
The lack of daylight in winter can trigger the
onset of seasonal affective disorder - often
referred to as the 'winter blues' — in some
people. It's a happy side effect, then, that a
light therapy designed to improve the skin's
appearance, can also help lift a low mood.
Omnilux Revive "tricks the cells into
thinking it's daylight", says Sussanah
Rodriguez, medical skin therapist at Auckland
clinic, The Face Place. The therapy uses
UV-free light to stimulate collagen
production, while upping blood flow and
therefore increasing the nutrients feeding the
skin. This reduces inflammation and improves
healing and the skin's regenerative processes.
"Hydration levels are boosted, which gives the
skin a youthful glow," adds Rodriquez. The
therapy can also be used to reduce swelling
and bruising after injectable treatments and
to help treat bacterial acne.
Skin is cleaned before the 30-minute
session, which feels like you're lying with your
face in the sun wearing eye goggles. The
addition of a neck and should massage helps
disperse any tension. Moisturiser and
sunblock are applied afterwards.
A course of seven to 10 treatments over
three to five weeks is recommended and a
single booster treatment every four to six
weeks can help maintain results.
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Body contouringChillSculpt body shaping treatment -
$450 per treatment or $1,600 for a course
of treatments at Caci Clinics (caci.co.nz).
There's a new tool in town that removes
stubborn pockets of body fat from problem
areas like the stomach, waist, thighs and love
handles, by freezing them. That's right; you
can freeze your fat.
This non-invasive treatment is lauded as
the no-needle, no-scalpel and no-scar
alternative to liposuction and has been
performed worldwide more than a million
times. The advanced technology behind
ChillSculpt is called 'cryolipolysis'. It works by
cooling the fat cells to near freezing point,
which crystallises and destroys them before
they are eliminated through the body's natural
metabolic process.
ChillSculpt can only be performed by a
trained Caci nurse or senior beauty therapist,
who will mark out the target area before
treatment begins and take photos to track
results. Machine applicators are positioned
on the body and a vacuum effect and
controlled cooling occurs. Treatment can
fee! uncomfortable at first, due to slight
pressure and intense cold, however this
subsides within a few minutes. It's
recommended you sit back and relax, as
ChillSculpt sessions generally take about an
hour to complete. Afterwards the applicators
are removed and the area is massaged
thoroughly.
There is usually little or no downtime
following treatment, however temporary
numbness, redness, swelling, bruising,
firmness, tingling or stinging can occur in
some people.
While ChillSculpt is a proven fat-reduction
treatment, it is important to remember that it
is not a weight-loss solution but designed to
treat stubborn pockets of fat that exercise and
diet can't shift. Results vary from person to
person, but you can generally expect to see an
improvement within three weeks of the first
session. For optimum results, however, a
course of treatments is recommended.
Juice cleanseWell+Good juice cleanse - $60-$180
from Well+Good (wellandgoodjuice.co.nz).
Inflamed skin, low energy, bad mood,
digestive complaints and a weakened immune
system all signal a good time for a juice
cleanse, according to nutritionist Annabel
Roydhouse from Auckland-based Well + Good
juice company. "Basically if you're not feeling
your best, it is probably time for a cleanse to
help clear out any stored toxins," she explains.
Ajuice cleanse — which involves substituting
regular meals with fruit and vegetable juices
for a given number of days — allows your body
to detox "while flooding it with a huge
amount of vitamins and minerals that are
important for optimal health".
If you're unable to make your own juices,
many ready-made options are available — but
be careful not to buy juices loaded with
hidden sugars or additives. Cold-pressed
juices are widely accepted as the optimum
choice for a cleanse. This means a hydraulic
press has been used to extract the juice,
which can only be stored for up to four days.
"We never pasteurise, use concentrate, freeze
or water down our juice. We never add
sugars, sweeteners or other preservatives,"
says Roydhouse.
Well+Good offers a three-tier system of
cleanses, catering for first-timers to "hardcore
juicers". Each programme includes a
combination of fruit and vegetable juices,
alkaline water and almond milk and can be
done over one, two or three days. "I would
recommend a one-day juice cleanse once a
week, or alternatively a three-day juice
cleanse once a month," says Roydhouse.
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Pigmentation
Winter is a great time to tacklepigmentation. Skincare expert,Kim Larsen tells Elise Wilsonhow to banish brown spots.
Fine lines, wrinkles and an uneven skintone
are all signs of sun-damage and skin ageing.
But while your anti-ageing skincare products
might improve collagen and elastin
production, giving you plumper, younger-
looking skin, chances are they will not
improve the appearance of pigmentation
— those uneven brown patches, which can
appear on the face, decolletage, and hands.
So what exactly is pigmentation and what
can be done about it? Pigmentation is
caused by the overproduction of melanin,
which results in patches of skin that are
darker than the surrounding area. Although it
only affects the top layers of skin,
pigmentation can have a hefty impact on our
appearance and self-esteem. Hormonal
changes (due to pregnancy or the
contraceptive pill), hereditary conditions and
certain medications are all known causes of
pigmentation, but the main culprit is
overexposure to the sun's UVA rays.
"Unfortunately pigmentation is a problem
in New Zealand due to our lifestyle and love
for the outdoors," says Kim Larsen, skincare
expert from House of Camille. The sun
damage that leads to pigmentation can occur
during childhood and adolescence, but the
characteristic brown patches often do not
appear for 10 or 20 years, she adds.
Treatments for pigmentation range from
the high-tech to the topical, and all aim to
lighten the appearance of the affected area.
"With the latest technologies all skin types
can be treated for pigmentation," says
Larsen. "Skin needling treatments and IPL
(intense pulsed light) are highly effective in
breaking up the existing pigmentation in the
skin's cellular level." These treatments can
both be a little uncomfortable, but thankfully not painful, Larsen assures. "You can
expect a bit of superficial swelling that could last up to a day, but there's generally
no scabbing," she says. The broken down melanin rises to the surface of the skin,
making pigmented patches appear darker for up to a week, before skin cells renew
leaving a clearer, more even complexion.
Alternatively, professional-strength products can be used to treat pigmentation
at home as part of a regular skincare routine. "Products are more advanced in terms
of ingredients, which are now more gentle on the skin and target key concerns like
sun-induced pigmentation, melasma, freckles and post-inflammatory
pigmentation," says Larsen, who advises daily use of broad-spectrum sunscreen
to protect skin from further damage. Pigmentation can be treated at any time of
year, but Larsen recommends having more invasive treatments like peels, laser
and needling in winter for optimum results, as these can all leave skin temporarily
more sensitive to sunlight.
Complexion perfcctors
Susan Posnick Brush on Block SPF30, $42
Resultime Multi-Corrective CC Cream SPF 30, $59. Medik8 White Balance Click, $129
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