HOW TO KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING GREAT
Everyone won’t younger healthy skin, but there are a number of factors that determine this. They included genetic factors, environment, sunlight expose and external factors.
Age is another factor in this processes and ones skin varies from age group to age group. So we put together an action plan for the different age groups on how to maintain ones skin.
40’s
Your oil production starts to plummet, which is great for those who had oily skin, but means that you have to have a great moisturizer.
Your skin also becomes fragile do to the loss of fat in your subcutaneous layers and your skin becomes thicker due to the fact that your dead skin hangs around for longer.
ACTION PLAN:
• Regular exfoliation or in house treatments like mda or skin peels.
• Avoid petroleum based products even if your skin feels better with them. Your skin only gets clogged up.
• Drink plenty of water
• As the wrinkles stat to get deeper you may want to invest in a collagen serum and maybe start Caci
• You could also start using AHA’S to help make your skin look fresher. Regim A night cream not only exfoliates at night but has AHA as well as environs alpha gel for exfoliation.
50’S:
Pigmentation cells often clump together to form brown spots (age sports), Oil shrinks even more and the skin contnuises to get thick and collagen fibrous.
ACTION PLAN:
• Take extra care
• Uses a good moistures
• If not doing non surgical or ant ageing treatment ,start its not to late to help the skin stimulate its plumpness.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Eye Health: A feast for your eyes
As you age, you may be trying to preserve your vision by protecting your eyes from the sun or by avoiding straining your eyes in dim light. You can also promote good eye health by choosing foods with nutrients that are essential for your vision. Remember that many factors influence your vision, and you should talk to your doctor or optometrist if you have concerns.
Orange Vegetables provide vitamin A, which is essential for good eye health. The Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center states that vitamin A is part of the visual cycle that allows your brain to respond and see images when light hits your eyes. A mild vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness, and a severe deficiency can lead to permanent blindness. Plant sources provide carotenoids such as beta-carotene, which is a molecule that your body can turn into the active form of vitamin A. Orange vegetables are especially rich in beta-carotene, and good choices include sweet potatoes, carrots and butternut squash. You can also get beta-carotene from fruit such as cantaloupe and mango, and you can get preformed vitamin A from animal products such as milk, butter and cod liver oil.
Citrus Fruits and their juices, such as oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, orange juice and grapefruit juice, promote good eye health because of their vitamin C.
The Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center states that vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that you need for proper wound healing and cholesterol metabolism, and it is also an antioxidant vitamin. Cataracts can develop in your eyes as you age and lead to poor vision or blindness, but people who have a higher intake of vitamin C tend to have a lower risk for cataracts. Vitamin C is also in strawberries, and vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes and potatoes are also high in vitamin C. Other factors influence your chances of developing cataracts, so consult an expert to help you maintain healthy vision.
Nuts
Nuts provide zinc and vitamin E, two micronutrients that may promote good eye health. According to the Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center, zinc is necessary for transporting and using vitamin A in your body to allow healthy vision. The Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health states that vitamin E is an antioxidant that may help reduce your risk of cataracts. Good nut choices include hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, pecans and walnuts. Peanuts are technically legumes, but they have similar nutrient content as nuts, so you can eat them if you prefer. Meat and beans are other sources of zinc, and you can also get vitamin E from vegetable oils such as canola or sunflower. Even though zinc and vitamin E may promote eye health, you should still consult your optometrist if you are concerned about your vision.
Article courtesy of www.livestrong.com
As you age, you may be trying to preserve your vision by protecting your eyes from the sun or by avoiding straining your eyes in dim light. You can also promote good eye health by choosing foods with nutrients that are essential for your vision. Remember that many factors influence your vision, and you should talk to your doctor or optometrist if you have concerns.
Orange Vegetables provide vitamin A, which is essential for good eye health. The Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center states that vitamin A is part of the visual cycle that allows your brain to respond and see images when light hits your eyes. A mild vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness, and a severe deficiency can lead to permanent blindness. Plant sources provide carotenoids such as beta-carotene, which is a molecule that your body can turn into the active form of vitamin A. Orange vegetables are especially rich in beta-carotene, and good choices include sweet potatoes, carrots and butternut squash. You can also get beta-carotene from fruit such as cantaloupe and mango, and you can get preformed vitamin A from animal products such as milk, butter and cod liver oil.
Citrus Fruits and their juices, such as oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, orange juice and grapefruit juice, promote good eye health because of their vitamin C.
The Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center states that vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that you need for proper wound healing and cholesterol metabolism, and it is also an antioxidant vitamin. Cataracts can develop in your eyes as you age and lead to poor vision or blindness, but people who have a higher intake of vitamin C tend to have a lower risk for cataracts. Vitamin C is also in strawberries, and vegetables such as bell peppers, tomatoes and potatoes are also high in vitamin C. Other factors influence your chances of developing cataracts, so consult an expert to help you maintain healthy vision.
Nuts
Nuts provide zinc and vitamin E, two micronutrients that may promote good eye health. According to the Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center, zinc is necessary for transporting and using vitamin A in your body to allow healthy vision. The Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health states that vitamin E is an antioxidant that may help reduce your risk of cataracts. Good nut choices include hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, pecans and walnuts. Peanuts are technically legumes, but they have similar nutrient content as nuts, so you can eat them if you prefer. Meat and beans are other sources of zinc, and you can also get vitamin E from vegetable oils such as canola or sunflower. Even though zinc and vitamin E may promote eye health, you should still consult your optometrist if you are concerned about your vision.
Article courtesy of www.livestrong.com
Armo oil of the month
Aromatherapy oil of the month
GINGER –Zingiber Officinale
PLANT PART: ripened root
EXTRACTION: steam
Ginger is a medical herb and an essentiaol oil. They both have similar properties. Ginger oil is pale –yellow to light amber colour.Has a fresh-spicy-woody scent.
Its warming and stimulating effects benefit the whole body , enhance general health and vitality and dispelling the cold and lethargy that can permeat us on winter days.
Properties:
Francerheumatism, muscular aches and pains, sprains,broken bones,colds, nausa, vomitting, diarrha, digestive disorders, antiseptic, carmative , laxative , rubefacient, stimulant, decongestant for coughs and chest infections as well as sinus. Helps with headaches and migrains
TIPS:
Ginger buisects or tea are great to help with morning sickness
Ginger tea helps speed infection away, such as sore throat and flus ect
Malaysin ginger and lemon tea
Flu and cold fighter. It also helps stimulate the immune system.
25g Fresh root ginger,peeled and sliced
600ml water
squeeze of lemon juice
honey taste.
Place the root ginger in a pan with water.Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and sweeten with honey to tast.
Drink hot
Serves 2-3
GINGER –Zingiber Officinale
PLANT PART: ripened root
EXTRACTION: steam
Ginger is a medical herb and an essentiaol oil. They both have similar properties. Ginger oil is pale –yellow to light amber colour.Has a fresh-spicy-woody scent.
Its warming and stimulating effects benefit the whole body , enhance general health and vitality and dispelling the cold and lethargy that can permeat us on winter days.
Properties:
Francerheumatism, muscular aches and pains, sprains,broken bones,colds, nausa, vomitting, diarrha, digestive disorders, antiseptic, carmative , laxative , rubefacient, stimulant, decongestant for coughs and chest infections as well as sinus. Helps with headaches and migrains
TIPS:
Ginger buisects or tea are great to help with morning sickness
Ginger tea helps speed infection away, such as sore throat and flus ect
Malaysin ginger and lemon tea
Flu and cold fighter. It also helps stimulate the immune system.
25g Fresh root ginger,peeled and sliced
600ml water
squeeze of lemon juice
honey taste.
Place the root ginger in a pan with water.Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the lemon juice and sweeten with honey to tast.
Drink hot
Serves 2-3
Monday, July 4, 2011
news with Shaz
Academie
Has changed there philosaphy and are focusing more on advanced skincare. So what does this mean to you as the client :
1. There is no longer a scientific system , hydraderm and hypo sensible ranges. These are now all combined under one umbrela – basic skin care
2. Some of the products have been discontinued and others have been bought back into the range.
3. The packaging is different
Academie have there christmas range catalouge out so if you’ll like to have a look just ask Shaz or email us on
bodytique@iafrica.com.
Please note that Bodytique will be closed on the following days:
• 21/07/11
• 22/07/11
Has changed there philosaphy and are focusing more on advanced skincare. So what does this mean to you as the client :
1. There is no longer a scientific system , hydraderm and hypo sensible ranges. These are now all combined under one umbrela – basic skin care
2. Some of the products have been discontinued and others have been bought back into the range.
3. The packaging is different
Academie have there christmas range catalouge out so if you’ll like to have a look just ask Shaz or email us on
bodytique@iafrica.com.
Please note that Bodytique will be closed on the following days:
• 21/07/11
• 22/07/11
Winter is here
During each season your skin behaves difrently and with the onset of winter, its best to safeguard agains the inevitable drying out of your skin. In Summer you can get away with a little attention and still look good, but in the cold weather skin, hair, and body all need winter proofing. So add a little more moisture, no matter what your skin nature.
Winter skin care tips
1. Change your moistures to a rich one
2.Drink lots of water - Increase your body's natural moisture level by staying hydrated throughout the day.
3.Keep wrapped up - Dress for the season and try to limit your skin's exposure to harsh temperatures and damaging winds.
Winter skin care tips
1. Change your moistures to a rich one
2.Drink lots of water - Increase your body's natural moisture level by staying hydrated throughout the day.
3.Keep wrapped up - Dress for the season and try to limit your skin's exposure to harsh temperatures and damaging winds.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR SKIN LOOKING GREAT
Everyone won’t younger healthy skin, but there are a number of factors that determine this. They included genetic factors, environment, sunlight expose and external factors.
Age is another factor in this processes and ones skin varies from age group to age group. So we put together an action plan for the different age groups on how to maintain ones skin.
20’S:
Your skin has a healthy glow. As we age through into our 20’s our dead cells slowly start to renew less and the shedding becomes less as well.
ACTION PLAN:
• Get into the habit of using a cleanser
• Use a moistures with a high SPF in it daily
• Avoid yo-yo diets –as this leads to saggy skin
• Drink plenty of water
• Get into the habit of exfoliating ones skin twice a week
• Going for a good facial at least every 3months.
30’S:
Skin cell renewal decreases more. Ageing signs start showing.
ACTION PLAN:
• By now you should have a skin care plan – if not ask one of our therapist to help.
• Eating a balanced diet –rich in minerals and vitamins
• Water intake
• Getting enough sleep
• Start using a night cream
See next month for ages – 40 -50’s
Age is another factor in this processes and ones skin varies from age group to age group. So we put together an action plan for the different age groups on how to maintain ones skin.
20’S:
Your skin has a healthy glow. As we age through into our 20’s our dead cells slowly start to renew less and the shedding becomes less as well.
ACTION PLAN:
• Get into the habit of using a cleanser
• Use a moistures with a high SPF in it daily
• Avoid yo-yo diets –as this leads to saggy skin
• Drink plenty of water
• Get into the habit of exfoliating ones skin twice a week
• Going for a good facial at least every 3months.
30’S:
Skin cell renewal decreases more. Ageing signs start showing.
ACTION PLAN:
• By now you should have a skin care plan – if not ask one of our therapist to help.
• Eating a balanced diet –rich in minerals and vitamins
• Water intake
• Getting enough sleep
• Start using a night cream
See next month for ages – 40 -50’s
Thursday, May 5, 2011
bODYTIQUES NEW DIABETIC CARE
DIABETIC CARE
Diabetics package in bulk :
Weekly package : Leg massage , foot treatment and reflexology R800 for month (4 treatments month)
DIABETIC CARE: Blood circulation massages on legs , foot treatment, reflexology and acupressure R 300 per treatment (2hrs)
Foot care : foot treatment and reflexology R180
Diabetics package in bulk :
Weekly package : Leg massage , foot treatment and reflexology R800 for month (4 treatments month)
DIABETIC CARE: Blood circulation massages on legs , foot treatment, reflexology and acupressure R 300 per treatment (2hrs)
Foot care : foot treatment and reflexology R180
Whats new
Changes at Bodytique
Due to the new customer protection act which was launched on the 1 APRIL 2011,Bodytique has made a few changes in order to accommodate the new act. Bodytqiue will be changing things for the next few month.
The following changes are effective from 1 April 2011:
Gift vouchers: Bodytqiue will no longer be issuing gift vouchers for certain treatments, BUT will be issuing Bodytique money/point vouchers. What does this mean ? This means the following that when purchasing a gift voucher for someone will issue you vouchers in the form of money vouchers or points. So instead of say value: back massage you’ll get either a vouchers : for R150 or for 50points (the point voucher will have a list attached to it with all the treatments to the value) The two different voucher offers allows you as the customer to choices which route you’ll like to choices.
* Bodytqitue money terms :
The following changes are effective from 1 June 2011:
News letters / adverts / specials:
Please note that will the new act in place Bodytqiue can no longer just send out news letters or specials via sms or email. Bodytique has created on online form that can be filled in or one can see it attached to
our email. Please note that if you haven’t subscribed via our blog or form , you will no longer
receive communication from Bodytique.
Please see form attached to email or at the back of the newsletter or on our blog : www.bodytique.blogspot.com
Terms and conditions forms:
Please not that at the end of May beginning of June new terms and conditions will be sent out. Please not that theses terns and condition will need to signed.
AFFECTIVE BY OCTOBER 2011
Recorded cards: . All clients will now have to sign forms about the contra indications ( side effects) of the treatment that you are having at Bodytique. Please note that this is a once off form that you have to sign. So for example:
Waxing : - can cause the following reactions
* Redding of the skin * Small to Medium sizes bumps
* Itching * Can take away your tan slightly
* Certain medications can cause the skin to pull off. Theses medications are thinks like
cortisone, pigmentation treatment creams.
Please note that Shaz will run through the forms with you so that you are aware of what you are signing,
kids under the age of 18 years will need there parents to sign for them .
Important Dates:
Please note that Bodytique is closed on the following days.
May:
* 13 May—Friday
* 18 May—Wed—voting day
Shaz is tempting to do her Mtech in somatology
Her study is going to be on the following :
Shaz need people to fill in a questioner with regards to how treatments make one feel
so please see her online survey on http:www.surveymonkey.com/s/9SRSHJG or link through it on
the Bodytique blog spot—www.bodytique.blogspot.com. Shaz will also have some in the clinic. Your help will be much appreciated.
Due to the new customer protection act which was launched on the 1 APRIL 2011,Bodytique has made a few changes in order to accommodate the new act. Bodytqiue will be changing things for the next few month.
The following changes are effective from 1 April 2011:
Gift vouchers: Bodytqiue will no longer be issuing gift vouchers for certain treatments, BUT will be issuing Bodytique money/point vouchers. What does this mean ? This means the following that when purchasing a gift voucher for someone will issue you vouchers in the form of money vouchers or points. So instead of say value: back massage you’ll get either a vouchers : for R150 or for 50points (the point voucher will have a list attached to it with all the treatments to the value) The two different voucher offers allows you as the customer to choices which route you’ll like to choices.
* Bodytqitue money terms :
The following changes are effective from 1 June 2011:
News letters / adverts / specials:
Please note that will the new act in place Bodytqiue can no longer just send out news letters or specials via sms or email. Bodytique has created on online form that can be filled in or one can see it attached to
our email. Please note that if you haven’t subscribed via our blog or form , you will no longer
receive communication from Bodytique.
Please see form attached to email or at the back of the newsletter or on our blog : www.bodytique.blogspot.com
Terms and conditions forms:
Please not that at the end of May beginning of June new terms and conditions will be sent out. Please not that theses terns and condition will need to signed.
AFFECTIVE BY OCTOBER 2011
Recorded cards: . All clients will now have to sign forms about the contra indications ( side effects) of the treatment that you are having at Bodytique. Please note that this is a once off form that you have to sign. So for example:
Waxing : - can cause the following reactions
* Redding of the skin * Small to Medium sizes bumps
* Itching * Can take away your tan slightly
* Certain medications can cause the skin to pull off. Theses medications are thinks like
cortisone, pigmentation treatment creams.
Please note that Shaz will run through the forms with you so that you are aware of what you are signing,
kids under the age of 18 years will need there parents to sign for them .
Important Dates:
Please note that Bodytique is closed on the following days.
May:
* 13 May—Friday
* 18 May—Wed—voting day
Shaz is tempting to do her Mtech in somatology
Her study is going to be on the following :
Shaz need people to fill in a questioner with regards to how treatments make one feel
so please see her online survey on http:www.surveymonkey.com/s/9SRSHJG or link through it on
the Bodytique blog spot—www.bodytique.blogspot.com. Shaz will also have some in the clinic. Your help will be much appreciated.
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