Posts tagged SKINCARE
Skin Barrier 101: Keeping It Real with Kim our Skin Therapist and Clinical Naturopath

So, here's the deal – the buzz is cool, but understanding your epidermis is where it's at. Big thanks to Kim for keeping it real with us. Time to give your skin the love it craves, minus the skincare buzzword bingo.

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🚨 Stop the Sugar Saga: How Excess Sugar Ages Your Skin 🚨

Stop the Sugar Saga: How Excess Sugar Ages Your Skin

We all love the occasional sweet treat, but did you know that excess sugar can be a villain for your skin? Let's uncover how those sugar cravings might be contributing to premature skin aging!

Moderation is Key: We're not saying ditch sugar altogether, but cutting back on excessive sweets can do wonders for your skin and overall health.

Let's protect our skin's radiance and youthful charm by taming the sugar monster!

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Experience the Ultimate Organic Skincare Journey with Our Organic Radiance Facial

Facial Impressions presents the ultimate organic skincare experience with our Organic Radiance Facial. Designed to enhance your skin's youthful glow, this transformative treatment offers instant radiance and a deep sense of relaxation. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and teenage skin, our facial incorporates the fresh aromatics of citrus and anise for a truly invigorating experience.

Our Organic Beauty Package goes beyond the facial, providing a comprehensive range of treatments and products to elevate your skincare routine. From the renowned Sothys Organic Radiance Facial to LED Light Therapy, foot massage, and the Sothys Organic "Your Face Kit," we ensure every aspect of your skincare journey is covered.

Discover the power of natural ingredients in our Organic Radiance Facial, including the regenerative honeysuckle, soothing hawthorn floral water, retinol-like alfalfa, and revitalizing birch sap. These potent components work harmoniously to nourish, balance, stimulate collagen synthesis, and restore hydration, revealing a plump, luminous complexion.

With our exclusive Your Face Kit, the complete package is valued at $285 but available to you for only $135, you can continue nurturing your skin at home. The kit includes the Revitalizing Emulsion, Skin Radiance Exfoliant, and Radiance Mask, providing the essential elements for maintaining your glowing, youthful appearance.

Join us on this transformative journey towards healthy, radiant skin. Book your appointment today and experience the ultimate in organic skincare. You deserve to embrace the beauty of healthy skin with us.

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How sugar ages your skin: the process of glycation

What is glycation? Glycation is a reaction that occurs in the body where sugar molecules, such as glucose or fructose, bond with protein molecules to form a new, differently-shaped compound. These new substances are known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and are responsible for many of the negative effects of glycation [1].

Collagen, elastin and skin structure - Glycation's impact on the skin is multi-fold, and the process contributes to numerous signs of skin ageing. It changes structural elements in the skin, including damaging collagen and elastin.

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What is Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment?

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) photorejuvenation is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses a powerful light source to improve the appearance of skin. It is a popular treatment for a variety of skin concerns, such as sun damage, age spots, freckles, and rosacea. The light energy penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the pigmented areas, causing them to break down and fade over time.

IPL stimulates collagen production, which can improve the overall texture and tone of the skin. This treatment can be performed on the face, neck, chest, and hands and other body areas. It is suitable for most skin types.

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Hello 2023! ✨

Naturopathy is a great way to help nourish your skin from the inside out. There are many natural treatments that could be beneficial for your skin, such as dietary and lifestyle changes, herbal medicine, and supplements. The skin and gut axis is a connection between the two systems that is based on the bidirectional flow of information. This connection is important for maintaining the normal functioning of each system and the overall health of the body. The skin and gut axis is regulated by the immune system and hormones, which play a role in controlling skin health, digestion, and metabolism. By understanding the mechanisms of this connection, researchers are able to better understand the relationship between skin and gut health and develop treatments that can improve overall health.

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Let’s talk about Glutathione!

Glutathione is a tri-peptide, which consists of a combination of 3 types of amino acids such as glycine, glutamate, and cystine. Glutathione is a moisturising and brightening component that improves the skins tone by inhibiting formation of eumelainin in the skin.

Glutathione is an effective active ingredient that leads to a brighter skin complexion with reduced pigmentation.

It is effective yet safe ingredient without any free radicals or toxins that are harmful for the skin.

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Blue LED Light Therapy Acne Treatment

LED light therapy works by killing acne-causing bacteria at the source, deep beneath the skin’s surface. As we are always searching for more natural, chemical-free alternatives to traditional medical solutions, light therapy fits in at Facial impressions perfectly. Blue LED light therapy emits specific, clinically-proven wavelengths of light to trigger an all-natural effect in human tissue, killing acne-causing bacteria, decreasing inflammation, and improving skin tone, texture, and clarity from the inside out.

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Are you looking to firm your skin?

It’s the hottest Hollywood face lift!

With HIFU you can look 5 to 10 years younger; a natural facelift with no needles, no knife and no downtime.

HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is the world’s most advanced non-surgical skin tightening and lifting technology; HIFU is safe, fast and effective procedure to erase wrinkles, lift and tightening and tone sagging skin.

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WINTER SKIN CARE TIPS

You may love rugging up inside with heaters on, nice long hot showers but your skin is not a fan of this or winter. With cold temperatures and harsh winds it’s easy for your skin to become a little distressed at this time of year.

But it's ok! We at Facial Impressions have some great tips and amazing product suggestions, which we are certain you'll fall in love with too. With skin that’s not only soft to touch, but is hydrated and radiating a healthy glow.

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