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January 2008
“The longer I live the more
beautiful life becomes."
- Frank Lloyd Wright
Happy New Year!
I wish to send my heartfelt Thanks for your business, your friendship,
and for making Mirabella’s first year in business a huge success! It
is my goal in 2008 to provide you with outstanding service and to
continue to expand my knowledge and skills to meet your individual
needs.
The Open House events in December were so much fun, I 'm making them
an annual tradition. It was great to see many familiar faces and meet
some new ones! Thank you for bringing your friends and family to the
events.
I wish all of you much happiness in the coming year!
WINNERS!
The winners in the drawing for 4
European Facials or Therapeutic Massages were:
Barbara Clary, Patti Wickham,
Ruth Offen, Claudette
Houle
CONGRATULATIONS!
Chinese Facial Acupressure
Acupressure has a history dating back thousands of years in China. By
stimulating specific points on the body, it is possible to improve the
flow of Energy (or Chi) to restore balance and harmony to body, mind,
and spirit.
In October I attended a 2-day Chinese Facial Acupressure workshop at
the International Dermal Institute in Seattle. Not only did I learn
how to apply this wonderful technique, I was also fortunate to receive
treatments as part of the practical training. I found the sessions to
be profoundly relaxing and noticed a renewed sense of well-being that
lasted for days. Chinese Facial Acupressure can be added to any Facial
Treatment or Therapeutic Massage, or it can be done as a stand-alone
treatment.
Chinese Facial Acupressure not only promotes deep relaxation, numerous
other benefits can be expected:
- Increases micro-circulation in the blood capillaries
- Improves muscle tone, color, and firmness of the skin
- Stimulates the brain to produce endorphins, the body’s
natural pain killers
- Stimulates the immune system
- Also helps relieve headaches and sinus pain
All skin types can benefit from regular Facial Acupressure treatments
and it can be helpful in the treatment of:
- Acne
- Sensitive and Sensitized Skin
- Aging skin, loose, poorly toned skin
- Sluggish skin and sallow complexion
- Post-operative healing
20 Minute Session $30.
30 Minute Session includes hand, foot, or scalp massage $45.
(included as an option in the 90 minute European Facial Treatment)
Lymph Drainage Therapy
Lymph
Drainage Therapy (LDT) uses very light, gentle, and rhythmic
wave-like movements of the hands to aid the body’s ability to drain
excess fluids, detoxify, regenerate tissue and maintain a healthy
immune system.
After Thanksgiving I attended a 4 day workshop in Vancouver, BC and it
was an exciting opportunity to further my skills and proficiency in
working with this remarkable fluid system of the body.
Many of you have already experienced LDT as part of your European
Facial, or for the specific treatment of Acne, Rosacea, Scar and Tissue
Repair after surgery, sinus pain, or to boost the immune system during
cold and flu season.
But did you know I also offer a full body LDT treatment? Include it as
a part of your Wellness program to promote optimum health.
The following results have been demonstrated in clinical studies:
- Improved immune system function
- Reduction in edemas (swelling)
- Detoxification of the body
- Regeneration of tissue, including burns, wounds and
wrinkles
- Relief of numerous chronic and subacute inflammations,
including sinusitis, bronchitis and otitis
- Relief of chronic pain
- Reduction in the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and
Fibromyalgia
- Antispastic actions to relieve conditions such as muscle
hypertonus and some forms of constipation
- Deep relaxation to aid insomnia, stress, loss of vitality
and loss of memory
- Assists in the alleviation of skin conditions such as
eczema, psoriasis, acne, and Rosacea.
One Hour full body LDT $75.
I am offering an introductory One
Hour full body LDT session for only $50. This is an internet offer
only. Please call for an appointment and mention this special offer.
CLARISONIC
Still One of Oprah’s Favorite Things!
And still a Mirabella
Exclusive!
Discover the secret to Silky Smooth, Radiantly Fresh Skin!
See and Try the Clarisonic MD Professional today!
The Clarisonic Skin Care Brush goes beyond cleansing by using
sonic technology for daily skin restoration.
Increases product absorption by 61%, even into the deeper,
hard-to-reachlayers of the skin
Over twice as effective as manual cleansing
Reduces blemishes, oily areas and dry patches
Reduces the appearance of pore size, fine lines and wrinkles
Waterproof: use twice daily with your favorite cleanser
For more information visit www.clarisonic.com
DRY BRUSHING for health
If you’ve never tried DRY BRUSHING here is some information to get you
started.
Dry Brushing is a daily technique, done at home, that stimulates the
flow of lymph, resulting in improved immune system function, general
detoxification of the body, and a reduction in edemas (as well as the
other benefits listed above under LYMPH DRAINAGE THERAPY).
It also gently exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving skin soft and
smooth! Whether or not you choose to receive professional Therapeutic
LDT treatments, dry brushing is an easy way to promote good health
throughout the year. It takes only a few minutes and can be done once
or twice a day.
Use a soft, natural bristle dry brush on dry skin. Begin at your left
foot and softly brush in circles to cover the entire bottom and top of
the foot. You do not need to use pressure or “scrub”. In fact it is
the light, soft contact with the skin that directly stimulates the
superficial lymphatic system located just beneath the skin. Move up to
your left ankle and using soft, sweeping one-way strokes, begin to
brush up the leg. All lymph pathways eventually lead to the heart so
your brush strokes will follow the direction of lymph…upwards toward
the heart. Repeat this sequence on your right foot and leg. Move to
your left hand and do circular strokes to the back and palm of the
hand, then one-way sweeping strokes up the arm toward the armpit.
Repeat on the right hand and arm. In general, the strokes on the torso
go from the midline of the body toward the armpits.
When you complete your dry brushing, shower or bathe (this cleanses
away toxins eliminated through the skin), and apply a hydrating
moisturizer while skin is still slightly damp.
I recommend that you drink plenty of water throughout the day,
particularly if you are dry brushing (to help flush toxins). How much
water? Half your body weight in ounces. So if you weigh 150 pounds,
drink 75 ounces of pure water daily (approximately 9 – 10 eight-ounce
glasses.
This is a simplified description to get you started. If you would like
more detailed information, a diagram of the lymph pathways, and a
demonstration, please call for an appointment. There is no charge for
this service if you are a Mirabella client.
Natural Bristle brushes are available at Mirabella for $6.
WINTERIZE YOUR SKIN
‘Tis the season for dry, rough, winter skin brought on by cold weather,
indoor heating systems, stress, and those dietary indiscretions we love
to indulge in during the holidays. Any one of those influences can
cause changes in the skin but add them up and the result is a winter
skin emergency! These tips should help:
Drink plenty of water and limit caffeine and alcohol which
are known dehydrators.
Always wash with warm water (never hot).
Avoid soaps and alcohol-based astringents that can be very drying to
your skin.
Gently exfoliate the skin to shed dead skin cells for smoother, softer
skin.
Use a hydrating masque or antioxidant multivitamin masque two to three
times a week.
Apply a moisturizer within 3 minutes of washing to lock in moisture and
provide a barrier against harsh environments.
Remember to apply sun screen throughout the year wherever skin is
exposed to daylight.
Relax! Stress during late fall and winter may actually increase the
number of breakouts, especially on the chest and back areas.
Schedule a Facial Treatment to help restore critical hydration and
bring skin back into balance.
Schedule a Therapeutic Massage or Hot Stone Massage to help relieve
stress and promote deep relaxation.
Try Dermalogica’s Spa Body Products and keep your skin silky smooth
this winter: Samples are available at Mirabella.
Conditioning Body Wash
A rich, skin-conditioning botanical cleanser for the entire body.
Soap-free Quillaja Saponaria extract thoroughly cleanses the skin,
leaving it feeling soft and silky. Essential oils of Tea Tree, Lemon,
Eucalyptus and Rosemary gently purify without stripping the skin's own
natural moisturizers. The soothingly fragrant essential oils of
Sandalwood, Lavender, Orange and Clary Sage moisturize the skin,
leaving it smooth and conditioned.
Body Exfoliating Gloves
Use two to three times a week with Conditioning Body Wash to exfoliate
dead skin cells which allows moisturizers to absorb more effectively
for silkier skin.
Body Hydrating Cream
An advanced body cream formula with hydroxy acids and essential plant
oils to smooth and condition the skin. Hydroxy acids from Sugar Cane
and Apple combined with Lactic Acid, smooth and relieve skin dryness.
The anti-inflammatory properties of Green Tea, Lavender, Tea Tree and
Chamomile oils soothe and soften the skin, while essential oils of
Sandalwood, Orange, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Rosemary help to hydrate
the skin and lock in moisture.
Ultrarich Body Cream
An ultra-rich, long-lasting body cream to help heal and relieve extra
dry skin. This unique liquefying formula is also ideal for all-over,
deeply-moisturizing body massages. Fortified with Dermalogica's
Environmental Protection Complex of Glycolipids and Vitamin E to help
restore and enhance the barrier function of skin, reducing moisture
loss while combating free radical damage. Hyaluronic Acid and Evening
Primrose Oil, a concentrated source of skin-smoothing Linoleic Acid,
quenches and reconditions thirsty skin while Panthenol aids in cellular
repair.
SENSITIVE SKIN or
SENSITIZED SKIN?
Do you suspect you might have Sensitive Skin? Does it seem to react to
everything? Does your skin burn, sting, itch, or become inflamed when
you apply cosmetics or skin care products? Do you flush, or turn red
easily? Perhaps you burn in moderate sunlight? Do you have thinner,
fairer skin, Northern European ancestry? Is there a family history of
hay fever, asthma, or eczema?
If you answered yes to these questions you probably have Sensitive Skin
which is an actual inherited skin type.
Then again you may have environmentally Sensitized Skin – not a type
but a condition brought on by environmental triggers. Sensitized Skin
is in fact the most rapidly growing concern among those seeking advice
from a Skin Care Therapist, It can affect any age or race, and any skin
type, from dry skin to acne. Our skin, quite literally, is under
attack from environmental pollutants and chemicals in the atmosphere,
from irritants found in many cosmetics and skin products, from harsh
scrubs, and from improper cleansing habits at home. With continued
assault the skin’s natural defense barrier (comprised of lipids and
natural moisturizers) begins to break down and skin becomes more
permeable to potential irritants.
Whether sensitive or sensitized, treatment is very much the same. And
in either case the “less is more” principle applies. It is essential
that proper, gentle home care be established. Avoiding certain
irritants and triggers, and habits that damage the skin is critical.
Cosmetic ingredients such as fragrances, D&C color, preservatives,
S.D. alcohol, and formaldehyde cause irritation and are often
potentially harmful to the skin.
Harsh scrubs and over-exfoliating can weaken the skin’s barrier
function. And for men, incorrect shaving can do the same. Be wary of
home dermabrasion kits and nut shell or apricot kernel scrubs; they
have the potential to irritate and damage your facial skin. Enzyme
microfoliants are much gentler, removing dead surface cells while
keeping the barrier in tact.
Hot water and soap are damaging to the skin’s barrier function.
Instead use lukewarm water and a pH balanced, ultra calming cleanser,
with a soft facial chamois to cleanse your skin.
Certain foods can stimulate blood flow, causing the skin to flush or
become red. These include alcohol, caffeine, spicy foods, and
sometimes dairy.
Hormonal changes such a puberty, pregnancy, and menopause may also
trigger sensitivity.
Long periods of stress can disrupt the immune system, impairing the
immune function of the skin.
Outdoor and indoor environmental pollution, including household
chemicals, can cause a free radical cascade. Antioxidant Vitamin E is
naturally found in the skin’s membranes but it is often unable to keep
up with continuous exposure.
So what is a person to do??!!
Always moisturize! Moisturizers help lock in critical
hydration and protect your skin from the environment. Adjust your
moisturizer to changing weather and climatic conditions. During winter
a more emollient moisturizer may be needed. If your skin is sensitized
you may need to use products formulated to rebuild the health of the
skin, or provide an artificial barrier when the skin’s own barrier is
compromised.
Throughout the year, every day, use chemical free sun screens that
block UVA and UVB rays.
Avoid triggers that cause your skin to redden or flush. Stay away from
hot tubs, saunas, and tanning beds.
Consult with a Skin Care professional to help identify the issues,
treat your concerns, and provide education to help you improve your
skin’s health.
Use high quality professional skin care products prescribed for the
unique needs and conditions of YOUR skin.
Regular Facial Treatments also help to repair and heal damaged skin.
During your treatment a highly active, deeply penetrating serum
concentrate reduces redness and inflammation and helps prevent
subsequent irritation. When combined with painless galvanic current
the benefit is even longer lasting and redness is reduced even more.
(Electrotherapies
article from October 2007) Lymph
Drainage Therapy detoxifies and purifies the skin, improving the
overall health of the
skin, as well as the immune system.
Dermalogica has developed these excellent products to be used at home
to help soothe, repair, and protect sensitive and sensitized skin: Ask
for samples at Mirabella.
UltraCalming Cleanser for Face and Eyes
An extremely-gentle cleansing gel-cream that combats environmental
assault with Dermalogica's exclusive Anti-Ozonate Complex. Protects and
soothes skin sensitized by pollution, temperature extremes, irritating
cosmetic products, harsh detergents, chemical exposure, stress, poor
diet or hormonal factors. Also contains Lavender, Echinacea and
Raspberry extracts for their anti-inflammatory, calming and healing
properties. This cleanser is effective enough to remove eye make-up,
and can be either rinsed off or gently removed with cotton. Leaves no
irritating residue and is formulated for even the most hypersensitive
skin that cannot tolerate water.
Daily Microfoliant
This unique, Rice-based enzyme powder activates upon contact with
water, releasing Papain, Salicylic Acid and Rice Enzymes to smooth the
skin and accelerate cell renewal. Our unique Skin Brightening Complex
of Bearberry, Aspergillus, Grapefruit and Licorice helps to balance
uneven skin pigmentation. Active agents derived from Rice Bran and Rice
Extract help to regulate melanin production while micro-exfoliating
dead cells. A super-soothing blend of Green Tea, Ginkgo and Colloidal
Oatmeal calms inflammation, leaving the skin extraordinarily clear and
refreshed. Gentle enough to use on a daily basis.
Soothing Protection Spray
An ultra-calming spray formulated with Dermalogica's exclusive
Anti-Ozonate Complex to protect skin from reactive ozone while
botanicals immediately reduce irritation, redness and inflammation.
Shields skin from further environmental assault caused by temperature
extremes, pollution, irritating cosmetic products, harsh detergents,
chemical exposure, stress, poor diet or hormonal factors. Soothing
Green Tea, Canadian Willow Herb, Cucumber, Licorice and Raspberry
extracts deliver potent anti-itching, healing and antioxidant properties
Barrier Repair
A unique anhydrous (waterless) moisturizer that melts gently into
sensitized skin to soothe and help repair damage caused by
environmental aggressions. Formulated with Dermalogica's exclusive
Anti-Ozonate Complex to protect skin from reactive ozone. Oil of
Evening Primrose and emollient silicones provide a velvety feel, while
strengthening the skin's natural lipid barrier to resist future damage.
Shea Butter, Vitamin C and Bisabolol protect skin from dehydration,
free radicals and inflammation.
Gentle Soothing Booster
A concentrated, oil-free complex of ultra-soothing botanicals to calm
and hydrate irritated or sensitized skin. Soothing Red Raspberry
Extract, healing Honey and calming flower extracts instantly reduce
irritation while restoring natural moisture levels.
MultiVitamin Power Recovery Masque
A powerful masque of concentrated vitamins A, C, E and F to help skin
recover from damage that leads to skin aging while enhancing barrier
properties and promoting healthy tissue regeneration. Vitamin A helps
increase elasticity and moisture content while antioxidant vitamins C
and E help shield skin from Reactive Oxygen Species (free radicals).
Nutrient-rich Algae Extract helps moisturize and soften skin, and
Pro-Vitamin B5 helps promote restoration of damaged skin while
botanical extracts of Licorice, Comfrey and Burdock soothe, calm and
help decrease sensitivity. Use this revitalizing masque as the ultimate
remedy for dulling, dry, dehydrated, lackluster, photodamaged skin and
skin aging.
Ultra Sensitive Faceblock
This tinted and richly emollient moisturizer combines a chemical-free
sunscreen with a light wash of color to defend even the most dry and
sensitive skin conditions from exposure to daylight. Titanium Dioxide
reflects both UVA and UVB rays, while rich conditioning agents and
vitamins A, C and E create a shield against environmental drying and
irritation. Soothing Grape Seed and Green Tea extracts help to further
calm the skin.
Super Sensitive Faceblock
A chemical-free sunscreen and skin treatment designed for skin commonly
irritated by sun protection ingredients. Lavender, Green Tea and
Licorice soothe irritation while mineral UV-blockers Titanium Dioxide
and Zinc Oxide invisibly defend against UVA and UVB rays.
Environmental Control Deodorant
Take control of your personal environment with this natural odor
protection. Ideally suited for even the most sensitive skin, our blend
of Coriander, Parsley, Clove and Hyssop neutralizes odor, while other
plant-derived agents inhibit odor causing bacteria. Free of potentially
irritating Aluminum Chlorohydrate and drying Alcohol. The invisible
formula glides on smoothly and absorbs quickly, leaving no white
residue or stains.
The Sponge Cloth
A super-soft cleansing cloth, gentle enough for even the most
sensitized skin. Use dampened with water to remove all Dermalogica
cleansers. Rinse cloth thoroughly, and allow to air-dry.
Made from biodegradable, bacteria-resistant fabric.
Machine-washable.
Includes convenient travel pouch.
ROSACEA
Rosacea is a surprisingly common medical condition that affects as many
as 14 million Americans. Warning signals include redness on the
cheeks, nose, chin or forehead, small visible blood vessels on the
face, bumps or pimples on the face, and watery or irritated eyes. The
cause is still somewhat of a mystery but there is help for those with
Rosacea.
Look for an in depth discussion of Rosacea in a future article.
If you would like more information about Rosacea visit the National
Rosacea Society, www.rosacea.org
PARKING
Street parking is usually available on Argyle
in front of the entrance. Alternative parking is available in the
Presbyterian Church lot, off Caines St. in the back row that is
directly behind the Fitness Center.
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