According to a survey by Hairtrade.com, the average woman’s makeup bag is worth £231; the most expensive items being foundation (average of £18) and moisturiser (average of £21).
The average skin, when stretched out, is 2 square meters long.
You lose 20-100 hairs a day.
Israel has taken a stand against the pressures of the fashion industry. They passed a law that all models have to have a body mass index of 18.5 or more to be legally hired. Male and female models must have doctor’s consent stating they are not underweight with a BMI of at least 18.5. The law also bans people that are visibly too thin to model and the use of photo manipulation to make models appear thinner. They are working to reinvent the definition and ideals of beauty to something realistic and healthy.
Every minute, your skin sheds over 30,000 dead cells.
1 in 110,000 people have albinism – a lack of melanocytes.
It takes up to 6 months for babies to develop their permanent skin tone.
Ancient Egyptians for both cosmetic and medicinal purposes – the perfume “Kyphi” was also used to cure lung, intestinal and liver ailments!
Those with natural blonde hair have more hair on average. Blondes have about 140,000 hairs on their head, brunettes 110,000, people with black hair 108,000 and red heads come in last with an 80,000 average.
Having a bath in strong black tea can take away the sting and swelling of sunburn.
If you’re prone to frizzy hair, after washing your hair instead of wrapping it in a towel – wrap it in a cotton tshirt instead as it’s much less agitating.
Dabbing flax seed oil along your lash line encourages fuller and longer lashes.
Something a bit different for our blogs – hope you enjoyed!
At the age of 28 women start to worry about losing their looks; according to a survey polled of 4,000 women.
Fine lines and wrinkles are signs of intrinsic or chronological aging; there’s no way to entirely avoid them. As we grow older, our skin becomes thinner and drier. Weakened collagen makes the skin less elastic. Static wrinkles begin to appear. The rate of intrinsic aging occurs at a variable, genetically determined rate; the process is often first noticeable between the ages of 30 and 35.
Did you know that:
We lose 1% of collagen per year after the age of 29.
Collagen is broken down daily by the sun and free-radical damage.
Young skin sheds cells about every 30 days and older skin sheds every 60 days.
AGE Smart by Dermalogica contains scientifically advanced ingredients proven to impact the major biochemical reactions that contribute to skin aging before they start, so your skin is left smoother, firmer and healthier.
Although there are many products within the AGE Smart range, we’ve pulled a few of our favourites to discuss.
Multivitamin Thermafoliant (£43.10) : this is a thermal exfoliator – it heats as it works! This powerful skin polisher combines physical and chemical exfoliants to refine skin texture and enhance vitamin delivery to your skin. Resurfacing microgranules gently polish off dulling skin cells to reveal smoother, fresher skin immediately.
Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 50 (£60.70): helps combat the signs of ageing. Patented Olesome encapulation technology boosts sunscreen effectiveness for critical protection against UV rays, while a unique polypeptide helps encourage collagen-producting activities.
Age Reversal Eye Complex (£58.80): is a retinol treatment to help enhance texture and tone while reversing the multiple signs of ageing around the delicate eye area.
Mid to late twenties is the perfect time to start introducing anti-ageing products into your routine. Prevention is always better than a cure!
Here at Beauty Haven we do an exclusive Anti Ageing Power Treatment using the Dermalogica range. It is ideal for dry, devitalised skin. It helps repair damaged skin and noticeably improves skin elasticity, tone and texture.
For any further information, please contact Beauty Haven on 02890 666628.
Acne is stereotypically thought to be a teenage problem, however more and more it is becoming prevalent in adults.
How does adult acne differ from teen acne?
Adult acne differs markedly from the spots of your teenage years, both in how it appears and how it’s treated.
In teens, you’ll mostly see hundreds or thousands of tiny bumps, blackheads or whiteheads on the skin of the face, especially the forehead, along with occasional cysts on the chest and back, which is because teens’ skin tends to be a little oilier and therefore more likely than adults to get clogged pores.
In adults, acne is more likely to appear on the lower part of the face, especially around the mouth and jawline. It’s usually deeper nodules or red papules in those areas. The fine little bumps of teen acne can still happen in adulthood, but it’s much less common.
What causes acne?
Acne develops when hormonal shifts (like the kind that occur during puberty, and in women, before a menstrual period and sometimes prior to menopause) cause an overproduction of oil and cells inside a skin follicle. Together, they form a kind of biological bottleneck that plugs the opening of the pore and causes the follicle beneath to swell.
This allows for the overgrowth of bacteria normally found on skin, which produce irritating chemical substances that further fuel the inflammation. The end result is acne.
How can you treat it?
The goal of acne treatment is to reduce or clear up the spots through skin care or treatments to inhibit sebum production, limit bacterial growth, encourage shedding of skin cells and unclogging pores.
Here at Beauty Haven we offer a range of treatments to target acne, as well as scarring that can often be left behind from previous blemishes.
The Hydroxy Acid Exfoliation facial (£45) is ideal for acne prone skin. Dermalogica’s revolutionary blend of hydroxy acids, enzymes and vitamins will thoroughly remove dulling surface debris and stimulate cell renewal.
If you do know a teen who is struggling with acne (or just wants an education on skin care), we also offer a Dermalogica Teenage Facial (£25).
The Acne Treatment using our laser Ellipse targets the acne and scar tissue and helps even out the skins complexion (starts from £60).
Finally, we also have the Mesoestetic Facial Peel (£50) which offers quick and very efficient solutions to the skins needs. It can be used to target acne scarring.
*A course of 6 is recommended*
Sometimes, acne can occur on other places on the body such as the back and/or chest. We offer the Dermalogica Perscriptive Body Treatment (£55) which starts with a scrub to prepare the skin for your Sea Mud Pack to purify and detox the skin. While the mask is on, you receive a relaxing scalp massage.
Also, if it is just the back you wish to target, there is the Purifying Back Cleanse (£35) which involves a purifying cleanse, exfoliation and mask treatment on that hard to reach area.
What products should you use?
For adult acne, Dermalogica’s “MediBac” line offers a wide range of products for individuals suffering with blemished and breakout-prone skin, below are listed just a few of their products.
Clearing Mattifier clears breakouts, reduces congestion and controls shine. Silicones melt gently into the skin helping to diminish lines and smooth texture.
*We at Beauty Haven have found that this can double perfectly as a primer for makeup if you tend to have shiny/oil prone skin!*
Overnight Clearing Gel contains salicylic acid to slough off pore-clogging skin cells, as well as antiseptic Tea Tree Oil to soothe while you sleep.
Special Clearing Booster (applied beneath moisturiser) contains 5% Benzoyl Peroxide concentrate, fortified with Zinc Sulphate, Tea Tree and Sage to help control bacteria, reduce inflammation and irritation.
For any further information on treatments or products, please contact Beauty Haven on 02890 666628.
Have you ever wondered if you are using the best products to suit your skin? Spending all that money on your favourite product may actually be doing your skin more harm than good! We always choose the product which smells the best or feels the most luxurious on our skin, but this may not be the product best suited to your skin type.
At Beauty Haven we offer a service called Face mapping. This is an indepth skin care analysis using a skin scanner machine. The machine lets the therapist examine your skin thoroughly whilst you look in a mirror to see for yourself. The face is mapped out into zones which your therapist will prescribe the best treatment/products for allowing the best possible care. The therapist will fill out a face mapping prescription sheet listing the Dermalogica products best suited to your skin and also recommending the best treatment suited to you.
Our Dermalogica Prescriptive facial can be customised to suit any skin type. Face mapping is carried out to ensure your therapist uses the most appropriate products to get the best possible results. If you have a skin concern, we will guide you through how to use your products the best way and recommend a facial regime to enhance the use of your products at home.
We also do facials suited to a certain concern or problem such as the anti aging power treatment and the hydroxy acid exfoliation. The Anti aging power treatment is a facial best suited to a dry, dehydrated skin helping to repair and revitalise damage whilst improving skin elasticity. Hydroxy acid exfoliation is ideal for an acne/oily prone skin, removing dull debris and stimulating cell renewal to brighten and smooth the skins texture. We would normally recommend a Dermalogica facial every 4-6 weeks, depending on the condition of the skin and the client’s concerns.
Dermalogica has such a wide range of products available to suit each individual skin type. There are ranges of products within Dermalogica which treat all different skin conditions such as acne, rosacea and hyper-pigmentation . The Ultracalming range is suitable for a sensitised, high coloured skin providing a calming and soothing effect. Great for Rosacea or after any treatment causing sensitivity. Medibac clearing is ideal for an acne, oily congested skin providing a matte effect to reduce shine and helping to keep the skin clear. Chromawhite TRx provides a brightening effect to a hyper-pigmented skin improving the skin texture. These are just a couple of the ranges within Dermalogica skincare.
If you are interested in trying Dermalogica as your skincare or having a facial with us then please do not hesitate to contact the salon to book a face mapping session to get you started. Call 02890 666628 or visit the website www.beautyhavenbelfast.com
Are you fed up of that dark shadow you get so quickly after shaving, especially during the summer when we are so exposed? Why not try our Ellipse IPL hair removal treatment, which is clinically proven to offer effective results of unwanted hair.
Controlled pulses of light penetrate through the Epidermis to be absorbed by the melanin within the hair allowing the folicle in which the hair grows from to be destroyed. The melanin converts the light into heat, which prevents the folicle from producing hair. Hair grows through different cycles which means hairs that are resting will be treated at a later stage whilst hairs which are growing will be treated there and then.
Ellipse hair removal can treat all areas of the body such as legs, bikini, upper lip and underarms. As the light is absorbed by melanin, the hairs need to be dark for this to be effective. Treatments should be taken 4-6 weeks apart depending on the area. We would recommend 6-8 sessions initially with possible maintenance sessions to follow. At Beauty Haven we have a course payment set up which is 6 sessions for the price of 5 with payment upfront or alternatively you can pay per session.
Throughout the month of August we are doing 25% off courses of hair removal so if you have been thinking about trying it, now is the time to try it as prices are at there lowest!
Not only does Ellipse ipl offer hair removal, it also treats thread veins (broken capillaries) on the face, acne scarring and offers a firming treatment for aging skin. We would usually recommend at least 3 sessions of these treatments initially.
You’ve heard of Dermalogica – but have you heard of their ChromaWhite TRx® range?
ChromaWhite TRx® is the range from Dermalogica which aims to brighten and even the skin tone.
Dermalogica extensively researched the latest ingredient technology, searching for ingredients that would safely go beyond minimizing the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
This research has led to the development of ChromaWhite TRx®, the only system that rapidly delivers visible brightening and improved skin tone while improving skin health. ChromaWhite TRx® ensures you can treat your hyperpigmentation safely, without worrying about suffering from irritation or damage that can lead to premature aging.
ChromaWhite TRx® is perfect for those who are worried about current hyperpigmentation – such as acne scars or age spots – of the skin, those who wish to prevent it, or those looking for a brightening solution before a big event such as a wedding.
For any further information, please call Beauty Haven on 02890 666628.
