Sun damaged skin

What is sun damaged skin?

Sun damaged skin is the appearance of leathery and older looking skin most commonly associated with prolonged time in the sun or on sun beds. SPF is extremely important at reducing the effects of the suns harmful rays and should be worn daily.

What causes sun damaged skin?

Sun damaged skin is when the skin is subjected to prolonged time in the sun without the correct protection. Skin cells become damaged due to the suns harmful rays which caused them to not function correctly. The physical structure of the skin becomes damaged causing it to look dull and slack.

Treatments for sundamaged skin ?

Advanced vitamin skin treatment – A treatment that uses concentrated doses of vitamins A and C in a serum form. It is placed on the skin and electrical current is used to push the product to the basal layer of the skin when the skin cells grow. It helps to improve the condition of the cells reversing the effects of the suns damage.

Cool peel – Our cool peel facial uses a gentle chemical peel to help smoothen the skin aiding in the appearance sun damaged skin. Vitamin serum is then used and electrical current is used to push this product into the skin to help encourage to renewal of healthy skin cells which in time will help to improve the look and feel of the skin.

Products for Sun damaged skin?

• Focus frown serum – A strong serum used on the brow bone to help plump the skin and reduce frown line, also known as ‘Botox in a bottle’
• Focus Hydrating serum – A very hydrating serum that helps to reduce small lines and wrinkles.
• Ionzyme C-Quence 1 – A strong moisturiser that contains vitamins A and C which help to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
• Intensive colostrum gel – A Hydrating gel that helps to improve the smoothness of the skin and aid in kin renewal.
• RAD – An SPF 15 used to help build a protective layer to protect the skin from antioxidants.

Alchemy nail art

From the simplest design to the most intricate detail we at Alchemy love doing nail art. We offer a range of nail art designs from beautiful flowers to cute cartoons we really can meet anybody's needs. Whether its a lace design for a wedding or sweet bunnies for Easter we are the go to place to ensuring you love your nails!

Designs can be provided using CND shellac lasting an amazing 2 weeks with no chips or our weekly vinylux polish for quick and easy removal. We use a range of nail art methods to create our designs seen below.

Stamping tool

Glitter 

Brushes

Gems

Transfers

Dotting tools

For all these wonderful nail art designs and more just get booked in! Call us on 01908 567766 or press the book now button on our facebook page or website www.alchemytherapycentre.com

Beauty treatments and pregnancy

As pregnant women we know all about the things we can’t do but what about the things we can do!

I’m here to tell you all the lovely treatments you can still have during your pregnancy, the best times to have them and the benefits! It’s not easy for us carrying around all that extra weight every day and with our bodies working like we’re at the gym 24/7 to create a new life we often get tired, sore and aggravated. So it’s important for us to take some time to relax!

Manicures and pedicures

Manicures and pedicures can be performed at any stage of pregnancy! One of the not so great things about growing a little one is the strain it puts on our feet especially during the last trimester! Causing us to have dry skin and swelling! Pedicures help to reduce this and removes tension, helping your feet feel normal again (at least for a little while!). Our nails strengthen so it’s nice to pop some polish on and keep them looking good! CND Shellac is also safe to use at this time but do make sure it is 100% shellac polish as there are a lot of fake brands going around these days!

Pregnancy reflexology

This is a brilliant way to relax during pregnancy but do note you must be passed 12 weeks in order for this treatment to be provided! Reflexology works on pressure points in the feet and especially for pregnancy can help relieve sickness and water retention, reduce back pain and rebalance hormones. Specific areas of the feet are worked on to help you feel rebalanced! It’s one of my personal favourites!

Facials

Facials can be provided after the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, Ensure that none of the products being used contain Vitamin A and avoid harsh facials such as micro-dermabraision or skin peels. This is because the skin is already sensitive. Some ladies skin flourishes and becomes wonderful and soft during pregnancy unless you’re unlucky like me and the hormones have dried out your skin beyond belief and caused spots to appear where you wouldn’t normally get them! If this is the case then a facial is great for you!

Massage

Massages are available for pregnant ladies after the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. However  avoid aromatherapy oils as they are absorbed into the skin and could harm your baby (this goes for when you are breastfeeding also). As your bump gets bigger you will know its more difficult to lie on your front so seated massages such as Indian head can also be a great way to relieve tension and make you feel good!

I know I’ll be trying all of these out during my course of pregnancy and it’s nice to know there are things you can have done rather than things you can’t!

If you have any questions give me a call on 01908 567766

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