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Your Somatologist Sharon Honman Btech

Registered with the allied health counsil for theraputic reflexology - A10312-TR

Sunday, July 29, 2007

PEEL & HEAL

Peel and Heal is a natural formulation and is a more conservative alternative to harsher chemical peels such as TCA and Phenol. Peel and Heal is a time dependant peel and not layer dependent and is made up of natural AHA’s

Who can do peels and what can they treat?
All skin types can do peels. It is suitable for white, black and Asian skin
They are especially good for treating
*pigmentation
*Active acne
*Wrinkles
*Sun damage
*Mild scarring
*Removal of solar kertoses
*Sun or aged spots
*Uneven skin tone / texture

What will I experiences in treatment?
One may experiences the following:
· Mild tingling /burning sensation
· Itchiness

Benefits:
Sun damage:

The peel helps to normalize thickness and moisturis deeper layers.

Ageing skin:
Enhances cell renewal, results in improved texture and tone and healthy skin

Dryness and dehydration:
Allows penetration of other active ingredients and promotes internal hydration of the skin

Problem skin:
Reduces blockages of oil glands.


SIDE EFFECTS:
· Reddening of the skin (30min up to a few days, depending on how dry or sun damaged ones skin is)
* Some skins may show superficial flaking

The comparison of NATURAL ACIDS and SYNTHETIC ACIDS
Not all AHA’S are created equal, some are irritating or more moisturizing and some are better for breakouts.

NATURAL ACIDS SYNTHETIC ACIDS
Unbuffered Buffed – chemically stabilized
More skin friendly Less tolerable on skins
Can do all year run Only be done in winter
Works in top layers Works in bottom layers
Can be used on all skin types Can’t be used on all skin types

PEEL & HEAL

Peel and Heal is a natural formulation and is a more conservative alternative to harsher chemical peels such as TCA and Phenol. Peel and Heal is a time dependant peel and not layer dependent and is made up of natural AHA’s

Who can do peels and what can they treat?
All skin types can do peels. It is suitable for white, black and Asian skin
They are especially good for treating
*pigmentation
*Active acne
*Wrinkles
*Sun damage
*Mild scarring
*Removal of solar kertoses
*Sun or aged spots
*Uneven skin tone / texture

What will I experiences in treatment?
One may experiences the following:
· Mild tingling /burning sensation
· Itchiness

Benefits:
Sun damage:

The peel helps to normalize thickness and moisturis deeper layers.

Ageing skin:


Enhances cell renewal, results in improved texture and tone and healthy skin

Dryness and dehydration:
Allows penetration of other active ingredients and promotes internal hydration of the skin

Problem skin:


Reduces blockages of oil glands.


SIDE EFFECTS:
· Reddening of the skin (30min up to a few days, depending on how dry or sun damaged ones skin is)


* Some skins may show superficial flaking





The comparison of NATURAL ACIDS and SYNTHETIC ACIDS
Not all AHA’S are created equal, some are irritating or more moisturizing and some are better for breakouts.


NATURAL ACIDS
Unbuffered
More skin friendly
Can do all year run
Works in top layers
Can be used on all skin types




SYNTHETIC ACIDS
Buffed – chemically stabilized
Less tolerable on skins
Only be done in winter
Works in bottom layers
Can’t be used on all skin types



more info at www.regima.com

aroma oil - aug/sep

Cinnamon – cinnamomum zeylanicum blume

Plant part: bark, leaf and root

The bark and leaves of the plant that are the most used. Cinnamon bark has a sweet,warm and spicy aroma and is used the most. Cinnamon leaf oil is used in perfumes and flavour, due to its harsh odour.

Cinnamon is a a perfect remedy for winter as it helps – poor circulation, colds,coughs,fevers and help energises

Properties:
Anaesthetic,antiseptic,antispasmodic,
aphrodisiac,cardiac,carminative,
emmenagogue,haemostatic,insecticide,
stimulant,stomachic,vermiuge,antimicrobial,
enhances digestion and absorption
Body fighter
A hot cup of sweet and exquisitely aromatic cinnamon tea is a great way to stimulate the circulation and cause sweating. Thus helps to resolve fevers, flu and infections. The tea below also helps to ward off arthrits and gout.

Cinnamon and apple tea
4 apples
600ml water
2tsp honey
1tsp grounded cinnamon

cook apples till they are soft, by placing them in a pan and adding the water. Strain and stir in the honey and cinnamon