Natural Youth Boosters
20.02.12
Beauty
Forget surgery, here are some more natural beauty-boosting therapies!
The Natural Face Lift.
I love Aromatherapy Associates skincare. Their Fine Line Face Oil, being one of my hero products, plumps and instantly hydrates skin.
I was therefore very excited to find out they have just launched a new treatment, Aroma Radiance Lift Facial, that combines micro current technology (to help lift and re-contour facial muscles using a gentle electrical current), galvanic technology (which is used to help penetrate vitamins and natural ingredients much deeper into the skin than by application alone) and hands-on facial massage to relax frown lines, stimulate the lymphatic system and increase circulation.
After one treatment my skin felt tighter and lifted and looked bright and refreshed. This is a perfect pick me up to have for a special occasion or party when you want to look extra special. For longer lasting results, as always, a course of treatments is recommended.
£90 at Armonatherapy Associates
Luscious Locks
As we age our hair can lose its shine and vitality. Factors such as central heating, harsh sunlight, colouring and heat styling can weaken hair, leaving your locks frizzy and lifeless.
There are so many quick fix hair straightening treatments on the market that can actually result in damaged hair due to their harsh chemical content, which is why I was so happy to finally find a natural hair smoothing and strengthening treatment which is chemical free and still produces outstanding results.
The NanoKeratin System treatment infuses natural keratin (a protein found in hair) deep into the hair’s cuticle to rebuild from within. This revolutionary therapy reduces frizz and curl and instantly adds amazing shine, silkiness and strength to the hair.
I was lucky enough to given this treatment by hair expert Helen Timofti at Paul Edmonds Salon Knightsbridge, and I have to say my hair was dramatically improved. Condition, shine and elasticity were all restored in a few hours. Four months on my hair is still shiny and hair growth has accelerated. It has also cut down on blow-drying time and the need for hot styling tools.
From £150, for more information contact the Paul Edmonds Salon
The Manual Muscle Toner
For those of you who prefer a more ‘hands on’ approach to anti-ageing, The New Supreme Anti-Aging Facial by Sisley is one of the best manual muscle lifters I have found!
Our facial muscles contract almost continuously as a result of our expressions, speech and stress. With age our features slacken, the face is pulled downwards and the décolleté and upper back absorb a lot of tension, which is often difficult to relieve. Experts at Sisley have developed a series of very deep facial massage techniques designed to work on a muscle with repetitive movements to help tone and improve the skin’s texture and appearance. Each muscle is worked on in turn along its entire length, first separately and then area by area, massaging several muscles together. In addition to the re-sculpting effect it has on the entire face, it also boosts blood circulation, improves tissue nutrition and promotes detoxification. The face’s centre of gravity is raised.
This massage routine works in synergy with essential oils and plant extracts and left my skin radiant, lifted and relaxed. The best choice for a natural face-lift!
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Body Beautiful
In the colder months it is easy to neglect the skin on our bodies as we are more covered up. Central heating, hot baths and cold weather can dry out our skin. Body scrubs are a great quick fix to softer, smoother and more youthful looking skin and when massaged into its surface can stimulate circulation, greatly improving the clarity and tone of your skin. One of my favourite body treats is Ila’s Body Scrub For A Blissful Experience, using the healing properties of Himalayan Salt Crystals, this Body Scrubbing treatment is ideal to gently rejuvenate skin whilst deeply nourishing skin cells. Wellbeing properties help to restore and relax the nervous system, leaving the skin glowing and the body pampered.
Click here for the list of Ila treatements.
