So
you want to look beautiful? Then take care of your face especially if you live
in an African country like Nigeria where you have repeated exposure to the sun.
Studies show that when we
recognize a face as "beautiful" we are actually making a judgment
about the health and vitality of that individual. We interpret facial symmetry
(the similarity of left and right halves of a face) and the smoothness of the
skin to mean that a person has good genes and has been free from diseases. In
those days of ignorance, it was the body size that Nigerians use to interpret
who is healthy or not. So people on the big side were regarded healthy and
skinny were considered sick. Thank God for the enlightenment of science. Now
most Nigerians know the skin (especially the face region) tells a lot about our
emotional, physical and psychological well being- so pamper it.
A professional facial is way more than a luxury – it is hygiene &
exercise for the skin. A facial treatment does for your skin what a month
of exercise and good nutrition does for your body – noticeably improve its look
and feel. Facial
treatment offers you the opportunity to work with a skincare specialist who
will analyze your skin, help you improve your complexion and show you how to
have proper home care for your skin. Through exfoliation,
deep-cleaning of the pores, stimulating improved circulation, and use of
professional-strength products, your aesthetician can make a lot of progress
towards improving your skin in a single session. Like the personal trainer, she
has experience, techniques, products and equipment that cannot be replicated at
home.
A facial includes deep cleansing,
as well as exfoliation, which helps unclog your pores along with extracting (if
necessary) to help rid skin of any blemishes
A facial helps increase
circulation & stimulate the skin. It can help slow down premature aging by
custom-targeting your skincare. Facials are great preventative treatments to
help you beat wrinkles before they occur. Keeping your skin hydrated will help
keep the skin moist and stop dehydration and more wrinkling.
A professional facial is
recommended every 4-6 weeks, though can be given on a weekly basis – especially
if you are experiencing unusual time of stress or menopause. During these times
your skin can be unpredictable and experience breakouts. To prolong the results
of your facial, it is recommended that you are diligent with your homecare
program, like cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing and protecting.
When received regularly, a professionally
done facial massage can result in noticeable improvements to skin tone, texture
& appearance. A proper facial massage can also restore the skin’s normal
balance of oil and pH. Additionally, temporary results may include heightened skin
softness, increased circulation of blood to the face & an overall soothing
of the spirit. As an added bonus, most people find receiving a professional
facial to be exceptionally relaxing.
If you have health and beauty
issues you would want us to handle in our blog, write me (agelessspa@yahoo.co.uk)
and it might just be the next topic
See you next week
Celine Momoh Sanni
Principal Beautician
7th Heaven Beauty Spa
Ikeja, Lagos. Nigeria
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