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Dry skin or dehydrated skin?

Dry skin is skin that’s lacking in oil. Dehydrated skin is skin lacking in moisture in the outermost layer of the epidermis.

Dry Skin is more common in winter time, it can be itchy, red and scaly and gets worse with ageing. As people get older, the number of sebaceous glands that give out a type of oil in the skin are reduced, this influences the skin’s ability to hold moisture.

One of the biggest consequences of dry skin is an increase in sensitivity, as dry skin is a precursor to sensitized skin. When skin is dry, it’s depleted of its natural protective lipid barrier. This lowers skin’s defenses against environmental assaults that can cause a sensitized response in skin, such as itching and redness.

Over-use of soap and water, a dry, warm indoor climate, excessive sunbathing and other environmental effects such as strong winds have a great influence on how dry the skin can become.

Some Tips for Dry Skin.

• · Dab skin dry – don’t rub.

• Apply a moisturizer such as Dermalogica Intensive Moisture Balance, while skin is still a little damp. Intensive Moisture Balance is an ultra-rich phytonutrient moisturizer designed to combat dry skin and reduce the signs of premature aging. Contains no artificial fragrance or colour. It hydrates, improves elasticity and is an antioxidant defence cream.
• Air your home, and turn down the heating.
• Avoid too much sun, excessive exposure can cause dry skin, premature ageing and skin cancer. It is important to wear an SPF everyday such as Dermalogica Solar Defence Booster. Solar Defence is a sunscreen supplement specifically formulated to add full spectrum protection to your favorite moisturizer or make-up. Contains no artificial fragrance or colour, and is SPF 30.
• It is also important to exfoliate the skin regularly to avoid congestion with dead skin cells. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant can be used on all skin types. This unique Rice-based enzyme powder microfoliates dulling debris and instantly leaves skin noticeably smoother and brighter. Contains no artificial fragrance or colour.

Dermalogica has an extensive range of products to help the conditions of dry and sensitized skin. Speak to your skin professional at Beauty Haven for advice.

Dermalogica’s chromawhite products have been developed to brighten and lighten pigmented skin. The range is free of Hydroquinone, an ingredient used in skin whitening to reduce the colour of the skin – its use is banned in many countries with up to a third of the population allergic to the ingredient.

There are different forms of hyper pigmentation:

Sun damaged skin

Melasma ( the mask of pregnacy)

Post inflammatory inflammation ( scar tissue )

Age Spots or liver spots

Causes of various pigmentation disorders can vary from over exposure to sunlight, hormones triggered by stress, medications that cause photosensitivity, exposure to chemicals ( eg fragrance).

Chromawhite products can vastly improve many of these concerns treating the hyperpigmentation and protecting the skin from future pigmentation problems.

Tri- active cleanse: A unique 3 in 1 cleanser, creamy and conditioning. Will cleanse, exfoliate and brighten the skin.

Powerfoliant: A powerful exfoliant removing dulling debris and pigmented cells. Use once or twice weekly.

C-12 concentrate: A targeted treatment to treat sundamage, chloasma and pigmentation. Very gentle, suitable for a sensitive skin, delivers unbelievable results. Use under moisturiser twice daily.

Extreme C: A Powder to emulsion formula containing the highest concentrate of Vit C on the market. Best used as a spot treatment. Fantastic for speeding up recovery of scar tissue.

Pure Light spf30: A medium weight moisturiser that will hydrate,protect and brighten the skin.

Pure Night: A night time treatment to target pigmentation and reinforce skins barrier.

Chromawhite products now available at Beauty Haven. Prices available upon request. Delivery can be arranged by contacting salon.

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As we gear up for a new year of effective exercise,flat stomach secrets, diet swaps and smart fitness make this year the year your  body goal comes true.The bigger the goals we set ourselves the more motivation is needed to achieve them. Start with initial small steps rather than making huge life changes.

Some tips to get you started:

Fuel your fitness.Eating the right foods can optimise the amount of calories burnt. Try to eat one or two hours before exercising and always immediately after. Low fat yogurts, bananas and nuts are slow release energy foods good prior to exercise. Immediately after even if you aren’t that hungry protein will help with your recovery and prevent you from becoming ravenous later. (eg eggs, chicken)

Leave your desk after eating and have a walk for 5 minutes, sitting hunched over your desk bunches up the digestive organs so they can’t work properly.

Cut back on sugar and fruit in late afternoon as they upset your natural bacteria and ferment in the gut causing bloating.

Try to train three times a week, you will find your energy will increase, your skin and nails will also improve.

Allow yourself a cheat meal once a week and try to keep the rest of your meals to a third protein, salad or vegetables.

Here at Beauty Haven we have a personal trainer who can advise you on nutrition and weight management or to kick start the New Year avail of our inch loss body wrap and receive a free facial (£55 ).

The Christmas party season is well and truly upon us now and with lots of different functions and parties to attend, Beauty Haven Belfast have come up with an ingenious way of helping you save money on perfecting your look!

We’re all trying to save money and be more frugal with our pennies, so how about trying one of our Seasonal Party Packs. You can choose from either Option 1, which is a full body spray tan, file and polish on fingers and toes and express lashes for just £85 (RRP£134) or Option 2, which is a full body tan, gel overlays on either fingers or toes, an eyelash tint and eyebrow shape all for the amazing price of £50 (RRP £73). So not only is this an excellent option for your Christmas party but also for New Years Eve parties.

Don’t forget for all your last minute Christmas shopping we are open until 2.00pm on Christmas Eve.

So we all have that one person that we never quite know what to get for Christmas. This year why not let Beauty Haven Belfast take the pressure off and help you find something that will really be appreciated. From gift vouchers to hand-made gift sets we will be able to help you find that perfect gift.

Gift vouchers are always a great gift to recieve at any time of year and can be made out for a specific treatment or for a monetary amount. At Beauty Haven Belfast we can help you choose the right option and with vouchers valid for six months there’s no excuse for not trying a treatment.

If you prefer to give a present rather than a voucher, then why not try come in and visit us and we will help you make up a gift box full of goodies and treats for that special person. You can choose from the Dermalogica range of skincare products, OPI nailcare range or Vita Liberta Luxury Gift Bags or even some Jane Iredale make up. The choice is endless and the only restriction there is is your budget, so why drop in and let us do the work for you.

With the party season well and truly upon us now, we are all concerned about fitting into that little black dress for our Christmas night out. Everyone has those areas where they would like to slim and trim.

No matter how many times we say we are going to be good and go to the gym and eat a healthier diet sometimes we just run out of time to achieve our goal. Maybe you just keep putting it off for another week and before you know it there’s no time left and a quick fix becomes the only solution.

If this is the case then the Harley Body Wrap is the answer to your problem. Body wraps are not a weight loss process and never will be. With the Aloe Vera and the warmth of the bandages, we are opening the skins pores to enable us to penetrate the skins layers. This is to get to the connective tissues that hold fat cells that have become saturated with water, impurities and toxins. The Aloe Vera and additional ingredients help break down and cleanse the body of these toxins, by flushing them through our natural waste system.

With the removal of toxins, it is now possible for the body’s natural elastin to hold the new sculptured shape that has been made possible with the wrapping process, therefore making that little black dress look like it was made especially for you! The benefits of your Harley Body Wrap treatment can be maximised by having a course of treatments at Beauty Haven Belfast and by also following the home care advice provided by your therapist.

It’s now that time of year again when we all have to start thinking about what to get friends and family for Christmas. Women tend to by easier to buy for than men, so this is where Beauty Haven Belfast can come to the rescue.

The popularity of male grooming has increased over recent years, with more facial products being made available to them but also the stigma of actually having a treatment being greatly reduced.

If the man in your life hasn’t ventured into the realms of beauty treatments before then one of the easiest ways to treat him is to buy a gift voucher for a treatment such as a Back and Tension massage or even a Hot Stone Back Massage. This will allow him to relax and enjoy the treatment without feeling uncomfortable or the need to talk.

If he definately, under no circumstances will ever set foot inside a salon, then why not buy him some of the Dermalogica Shave range. Men will often tend to suffer from skin sensitivity and irritation just as much as women. No matter how often a razor is placed to the skin, shaving is a bit of a hazard. It can cause irritation, sensitivity, redness, razor burn, ingrown hairs and bumps often due to ingredients that either over-dry and strip skin of moisture or clog follicles with heavy formulas. The Dermalogica Shave range has been designed to deliver maximum comfort, a super close shave and an enhanced skin condition through ingredients that benefit skin health. Skin will look and feel better and each subsequent shave is enhanced.

Dermalogica Shave kits can be purchased from Beauty Haven Belfast, along with gift vouchers and gift packages. So if your not sure what to get the man in your life call in to see us and we will do our best to help you.

Indian Head massage has been practised in India for thousands of years as a part of everyday family life but since it has been brought to West, the therapy has begun to include the face,ears,neck and upper arms.

Indian Head Massage works on areas affected by emotional and mental stress,something which most of us will have suffered from at some point in time. It is a deeply relaxing treatment which can also help to calm your mind. Working with a firm and even pressure it helps to relieve muscular discomfort and tension. It also helps to improve circulation around the arms,shoulders,neck and head. With a combination of movements it can help relieve tension build up that may cause headaches or migraines. As there is also a pressure point massage done on the face,this can help with eye strain,sinus problems,insomnia and congestion. It will also improve the mobility in the neck and shoulders.

Everyone should experience an Indian Head Massage at least once,so why not think about rewarding yourself with this fabulous treatment or if you have experienced this treatment before then why not treat a friend by purchasing a gift voucher from Beauty Haven. Don’t forget if you are a client at Beauty Haven to ask about our Loyalty scheme and check your points tally-it could mean a free treatment* for you.

*Terms and Conditions apply

As Hallowe’en approaches the chance for you to step out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary is here. Dressing up and generally getting up mischief is definately allowed at this time of year, no matter what your age.

The vast majority of us like to look our best when going out for the weekend, even if that only means getting our nails reshaped and polished.But what happens when you need a few more treats and all you can think about is the prices getting scarily higher? Fear not as the Beauty Haven Party Package has come to your rescue.

Take the hassle out of your weekend preparation and let us prepare you to party with a full body spray tan, file and polish(fingers and toes) an eyelash tint and an eyebrow wax all for just £50! This package will leave you ready to step into your chosen character of choice and make your way to the Monster’s Ball, whether it be ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ or a ghastly ghoul, I’m sure you will agree that it is definately not a trick and all of a treat!

It’s fast approaching mid-term break and I’m sure all you parents out there are in need of a treat, so have you ever tried an Indonesian massage?

So what is the difference between a Full Body Massage and an Indonesian Massage? Well the first and most obvious is the time taken, an Indonesian massage will last approximately an hour and a half. This powerful massage will leave you uplifted and recharged and is an effective way to release stress.

This massage works on the meridan lines and is not just a muscular skeletal massage and is generally a deeper massage, working on every aspect of the body. It is both a rigorous and luxurious treatment and a great one to choose if you want to experience a variety of massage techniques, relax and feel spiritually renewed at the same time. A relaxation massage with attitude, this treatment will boost your circulation and give you a deep tissue and muscular massage aswell.

Indonesian massage works deeply to soothe damaged tissue and relieve strained muscles and joint pain. The boost to your circulation will help to reduce stress and rebalance your body. It aims to help with a wide range of ailments, including migraine, muscle and joint pain, sleep disorders, stress, anxiety or depression. Your senses will be calmed and a deep state of relaxation and serenity will be induced.

If you really want to make the most of your relaxation time why not think about treating yourself this month to the Beauty Haven special offer of a free express facial with your Indonesian massage.