2) Free session of G-5 vibratory massage/cellulite reduction with Body Wrap (includes exfoliation)
SAVE £21!

3) Free half hour CACI non-surgical face lift with any one hour facial
SAVE £25!

Offer ends 30th September 2010

The whole range of Environ is available here at Beauty Moments. The Environ treatments we provide are:

Environ – Advanced Ionzyme Vitamin Facial
Environ – Manual Vitamin Facial
Environ – Problem Skin (Acne) Treatment (Lactogel Peel)
Environ – Anti-Ageing Lac-Pamgel Peel
Environ – Masque Crystal Treatment

Home care Environ products are also equally important. Here is a list of our most popular Environ products:

Environ Alpha Hydroxy Range
Environ – Alpha Toner Mild
Environ – Alpha Toner Forte
Environ – Alpha Cream Mild
Environ – Alpha Cream Forte
Environ – Alpha Gel
Environ – Alpha Day Lotion
Environ – Derma-Lac Lotion

Environ Intensive Range
Environ – C-Boost
Environ – Anti-Oxidant Gel
Environ – Colostrum Gel
Environ – Hydrating Oil Capsules
Environ – Retinol 1, 2 & 3
Environ – EssentiA Forte
Environ – Body Profile

Ionzyme Range
Environ – C-Quence Eye Gel
Environ – C-Quence Crème
Environ – C-Quence 1, 2, 3 & 4
Environ – Masque Citrique
Environ – C-Quence Toner
Environ – C-Quence Lip Balm

For best results, come speak to one of our qualified beauty therapists to see how Environ can help improve your skin’s health.

To read our article on how Environ can be used to reduce the negative effect of stress on your skin’s health, see our Resources section.

There is a new approach to skin care – psychodermatology. This is the relationship between the mind and the body.

Stress can have bio-chemical affects on the body resulting in inflammatory conditions e.g. psoriasis, eczema and premature ageing. A large part of this is affecting by fluctuation in hormone levels. Regulating these hormone levels can have a profound affect on our health and the appearance of our skin.

A little stress is good for you

Cortisol is the hormone secreted by the adrenal glands when we feel the need to “fight or flee”. It helps provide urgent energy to handle an apparent threat. Cortisol also controls important body functions and is responsible for ageing effects if its levels are too high or too low. This catabolic hormone is able to break down tissue in all parts of the body, affecting the collagen in the skin more than others.

Testosterone and DHEA are anabolic hormones, meaning they build up tissues.

Deficiencies in reproductive hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone causes formation of wrinkles and fine lines and affect our sleeping pattern making you feel more tired. These hormones thicken and strengthen the epidermis, hydrate and maintain the skin’s elasticity, and strengthen the small muscle fibres in the skin. Tiny vertical lines around the lips are due to a lack of oestrogen.

Sleeplessness, exhaustion, anxiety and fine lines are also due to low levels of growth hormone. A combination of hormone deficiencies results in double chine or wrinkled skin.

Hormone replacement therapy is recommended by Dr. Thierry Hertoghe as a way to correct hormone levels causing premature ageing as a result of stress. Although hormone replacement therapy and psychological counselling therapies are available from medical professionals, we here at Beauty Moments have products and advice on ways you can treat yourself at home.

Beauty Moments strategies

Massage therapy has been found by several studies to be extremely effective in reducing stress both physiologically and psychologically by reducing levels of cortisol and increase molecules of serotonin and dopamine (‘feel-good factor’ molecules). Massage therapies on offer Beauty Moments are:

• Aromatherapy
o Clinical Aromatherapy Massage
o Aromatherapy Massage
• Swedish Massage
o Full Body Massage
o Full Body Massage (including face)
o Back, neck and shoulder massage
o Foot and leg massage
• Hot Stone Massage with Aromatherapy
o Full Body Massage
o Back, neck and shoulder massage
• Indian Head massage
• Reflexology
• Osteopathy

Make-up helps relieve stress

Make-up has also been found to improve mood and reduce stress. Studies have shown reductions in mental stress and anxiety levels occurs in people when they wear make-up. In a study conducted in 2008 showed when a group of participants not wearing make-up were placed in mentally stressful environment, a significant increase in cortisol hormone and reduction is enzyme activity was noted. In another study, a decrease in cortisol and increase in protective enzyme activity was observed when make-up was worn.

Beauty Moments use and recommend Jane Iredale make-up. It is also used by stars such as Nicole Kidman, Victoria Beckham, Madonna and many others. Here is a list of the in-salon treatments available.

• Make-Up
• Make-Up Lesson
• Bridal Make-Up

Environ products here to help

Dr Des Fernande, plastic surgeon and founder of Environ, recommends the use of certain ingredients as being safe and helpful with treatment of inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema. Such conditions often flare up with stress and cause a lot of damaging free radical activity. Therefore nourishing the skin with Vitamin A and major free radical scavengers of the skin, e.g. vitamins C, E and beat-carotene.

Studies have shown skin cells live up to 1.8 times longer when Vitamin A was added to the skin cultures.

Beauty Exercise

Keeping fit has also been shown to reduce stress levels when carried out correctly. Exercise helps in the production of testosterone is related to hormones such as DHEA and DHT, according to Dr David Goldberg (clinical professor at Mt Sinai Medical Centre, New York). Our resident Osteopath Mr Trishul Vadi recommends effective stretching after exercise to maintain a balanced musculo-skeletal system.

Eat your skin healthy

Stress uses up twice as many vitamins, collagen production is reduced, there is a lack of energy to make new skin, the skin is drier and more reactive. B-complex vitamins are required to produce energy to make new skin, Vitamin C helps build collagen, magnesium helps you cope with stress better, aids in hydration and reduction of inflammation of the skin. Calcium is important in the reduction of free radicals, but this is lost when stress occurs in person. Increased adrenal activity caused by mental stress can be inhibited by taking essential fatty acids, which also protect cell membranes (which can be damaged by stress).

By adopting a healthy lifestyle, which includes improved nutrition, using products and treatments provided by highly trained therapists here at Beauty Moments, you can massively reduce the inflammatory effects of stress which can affect your health and skin’s appearance.

2) Deluxe Manicure, Mini Facial, Eyebrow Shape – SAVE £7.50!

(All treatments are to be enjoyed in one appointment.)

3) Free file & varnish with every 1 hour facial booked.

4) Body Beautiful: Purchase 1 x EssentiA Oil and receive FREE OF CHARGE an AVST Hydrating Lotion (worth £19.95).
Want to enjoy the sunshine this summer! Well then this is the one for you. Refine and hydrate dry and rough skin with AVST Hydrating Lotion leaving the body smooth and soft. When used with EssentiA oil, it is particularly effective as a preparation for treating excessive sun damage on the body. Skin appears more youthful and is firmer and tauter when both products are used.

Offer ends 31st July 2010

On hot sunny days like today make sure you wear a good sunscreen to protect your skin. We recommend Environ RAD. To find out more information on how this highly recommended salon only sunscreen can help, please call us on 020-8777-4343

With EVERY 1 hour Facial booked

SAVE UP TO £30!

2) 20% OFF all Thalgo Body Wraps
Or
One FREE G-5

With EVERY Body wrap booked

SAVE UP TO £21

3) 20% OFF St. Tropez Self Tan treatment for full body and face. Include fulls body exfoliantion.

SAVE UP TO £9

Offer ends 30th June 2010

SAVE £15!

2) Free session of G-5 vibratory massage/cellulite reduction with Body Wrap (includes exfoliation)

SAVE £21!

3) Free half hour CACI non-surgical face lift with any one hour facial

SAVE £25!

Click here to view our price list

Offer ends 31st May 2010 & excludes Saturdays

Environ – Advanced Skin Analysis Day

We are pleased to offer our clients the opportunity to have their skin analysed with one of the most technologically advanced systems available today. It will accurately show you areas of sun damage, hyper-pigmentation, capillary damage, wrinkles and blocked pores.

This equipment is so advanced that plastic surgeons and dermatologists use it worldwide. Our expert skin analysis advisor will then be able to prescribe the appropriate salon and homecare products for your skin condition to improve areas of concern.

Jane Iredale – The Skin Care Makeup

The most beautiful cosmetic you can wear is a healthy skin. That’s why everything Jane Iredale develop is a true extension of skin care. Her makeup is not just a refinement of normal makeup, it is a new technology. So effective it is recommended by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and skin care professionals. At last, a makeup that is good for the skin!

Please book a space for expert personalised advice. Limited spaces so hurry!