As if dealing with the emotional uppercut break-up thrusts your way isn’t enough, most of us will also experience changes in our physical appearance, including a decline of our skin health.
The endless nights of sobbing will leave your nose the colour of the sorrow-drowning wine you’ve guzzled. As a result, you can end up with broken capillaries in the nose area from crying.
Let us examine a common skin issue during this period.
REDNESS and BROKEN CAPILLARIES
For those of you that are prone to broken capillaries and Rosacea or Rosacea-like symptoms, your skin may flare up during this stressful period.
Soothing skin masks such as Soothing Gel Mask , are an excellent way to keep your skin calm and prevent further damage. This step will add hydration, calm redness and inflammation.
HOW-TO TIPS:
After a night of water work, try giving your skin a nice thorough cleanse with Gentle Cream Cleanser based cleanser, then follow up with soothing mask, focusing on the cheek and nose area, as these tend to be the most sensitive. You can also try storing your products in the fridge for added calming and cooling effect.
If the symptoms persist even after you broken heart has mended a great option is the ALIVIA IPL Photofacial. Not only will it help reduce the broken capillaries present in the skin from crying at the time of treatment, but it will also help reduce the severity of symptoms in the future. Book your ALIVIA IPL Photofacial .
Does crying contribute to wrinkles? The endless nights of sobbing will leave your eyeballs and under-eyes feeling like a bad rug burn. Your skin feels as tender as the heart that’s been shattered. Now take a moment, dry those tears and listen up!
Think of your skin as a reflection of the emotional storm brewing inside your body, it too is suffering with you and needs a little extra TLC. During times of distress we tend to stray away from our daily self-care routine as this drops down the list of priorities.
Let us examine a common skin issue during this period.
SENSITIVITY OR DRY SKIN AROUND THE EYES
The constant flow of tears, friction, and pressure on your eyes leaves your skin feeling tender and looking tired. This fragile skin is easily irritated and can become puffy or sunken, magnifying fine lines and wrinkles.
It is important to protect and nourish your eye area by using proper eye care products and application.
HOW-TO TIPS:
If you already using eye care, add an extra dab after applying moisturizer for added barrier. When applying, ensure you are only applying on the ocular bone using your ring fingers in a dabbing motion. Use day and night before applying your moisturizer, and possibly once in between if your eyes are feeling really dry.
Keep products in a cool dark cupboard or fridge for added soothing effects. Once products are cool give yourself a gentle eye massage. This should help keep wrinkles away after some heavy crying.
For those of you going through this emotional rollercoaster, you may find tyou may find that sometimes breakups cause acne. Your complexion starts to resemble the pepperoni pizza you’ve been stuffing your face with. We may not be able to mend a broken heart, but we sure can help you mend a broken complexion…
Poor diet, skin hygiene, lack of sleep, constant crying, and nervous habits take control of your skin, so what can you do to help your skin through this time? Let us examine a common skin issue during this period.
ACNE or BLEMISHES
This can be one of the worst things that can happen to your skin during this period. Not only does it take a toll on your self-esteem, but it can leave you scarred for weeks. Diet can play a role in this department, so if you know there are certain foods or food groups that cause you to break out; this is the time to AVOID them.
If your skin has already taken a turn for the worst, you can help reduce and heal the damage by following a regular skin care routine.
HOW-TO TIPS:
Start off with a fresh cleanse using the Purifying Gel Cleanser in the morning, and finish your day with a double cleanse in the evening.
If you normally have a normal or combination skin, use Purifying Gel Cleanser for your evening wash only.
Spot treatment are also great for a quick fix, just be sure to stick only to the areas affected as these products have a higher concentration of active ingredients and can have an extremely drying effect on the skin. Take a small amount of the Daily Polishing Cleanser and rub into a paste, leave on overnight. The salicylic acid will help banish blemish!
A relaxing facial will treat your skin and mind to a much needed “me time”. Your skin will feel refreshed and nurtured after having been purged of the impurities, build-up, and infused with nutrients.
Waxing is great because you get a smooth finish that lasts for weeks. Knowing how to prep for your Brazilian wax will minimize anxiety and discomfort. We have some tips on making your bikini wax as pleasant as can be.
How to prep for your brazilian wax
What to wear? We recommend wearing loose fitted bottoms including pants and underwear. Breathable fabrics, for example, cotton, help sooth after your service. Avoid items like thongs or g-strings, bring on the granny panties.
What to do? Gently exfoliate the area 24 hours prior to your appointment. Exfoliation is important in preventing ingrown hairs, so make sure you are doing so at least twice a week. This is specially great for those prone to ingrown hairs or major irritation.
Does it hurt? Most clients are able to get through their appointment just fine, however, waxing can be painful in sensitive areas. You may take an anti-inflammatory 30 minutes prior to your appointment to reduce discomfort and inflammation following your visit.
Waxing requires 24 hours downtime, therefore, we recommend booking your appointment accordingly- no swimming, sweating, fragranced products, or sun exposure.
Booking your appointment at just the right length
Ensure your pubic hair is at least ¼ inch long prior to your brazilian wax service . Even though waxing is a common esthetics service, it is not without contraindications.
If your hair is longer than ¼ inch , we recommend trimming your hair down to ¼ inch to lessen discomfort during your waxing appointment.
Your esthetician will review your health history prior to starting your service. This will reveal any health conditions, medications, products, or allergies that may present safety concerns with the delivery of the service.
Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers IPL laser hair removal treatments for the legs.
Is phototherapy effective on legs?
Phototherapy, for example IPL and LASER Hair Removal, on the legs is very effective.
In fact, your initial treatment will give you the most noticeable reduction. Clients report an average of 20-60% less hair growth following their initial treatment. Not only do they experience less hair growth, but the texture of the hair also becomes finer and delayed in growth rate.
Each treatment following your initial session will increase the amount of reduction by approximately 10% to maximum of 80-98% overall reduction.
What about legs with light coloured hair?
IPL Hair Removal is effective even on blonde hair!
However, hair colour plays an important role when setting expectations for treatment outcomes. The light energy pulsed by the operating system targets pigment cells found in the hair bulb. As a result, the more pigment cells present, the more energy is absorbed and therefore, producing optimal results.
How long does laser hair removal last legs?
Results vary and can last between 1 – 5 years before a touch-up is required. Although IPL / LASER hair removal are considered methods of “permanent hair removal”, these treatments often require touch-ups. The typical span is 1 to 5 years.
What is the cost of permanent hair removal on the legs?
Please refer to our treatment menu for IPL hair removal cost per session per area, plus a link directing you to contraindications, pre and post treatment instructions.
Diabetes foot care is important to upkeep in order to avoid or reduce symptoms. The biggest concern for diabetic feet is the possibility of neuropathy. Neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbing, tingling, swelling, and weakness. It can worsen overtime leading to a loss of sensation.
Neuropathy in combination with poor circulation can make the feet a lot more prone to infections and ulcers. This is because the person is not fully aware of what is going on with their feet without doing a visual check. For example, a blister from improper fitting shoes can go unnoticed a lot longer than most people due to a lack of sensation on their hands and feet. If the person is left untreated or they don’t manage their diabetes, it can progress and get worse which can lead to amputations.
Poor circulation
Another concern with diabetic feet is poor circulation. When the skin is not getting proper nourishment and circulation it can become swollen. In turn, this can cause poor skin health overtime.
Poor circulation can also cause excessive dryness because you are not getting proper hydration and circulation to that area. Cold feet and hands are commonly felt by individuals that have poor circulation. Having poor circulation can also interfere with the skin’s natural healing time and process. When the skin is not being nourished properly it is not able to restore itself and fight off infections properly.
Recommended Products
Aside from regular professional treatments, there are certain products that you can use to reduce some diabetes foot symptoms. One of the products we recommend and is available at most spas is the DD cream mousse by Footlogix.
This product will help to soften the skin and minimize cracks. It also has anti-fungal and deodorizing properties to it which can all be an issue with diabetic feet because of the poor circulation and possibly lack of care as diabetics can be more susceptible to fungi. This oroducts is a great way to help to reduce the risk of getting fungal infections and also treating fungal infections in combination with proper foot care.
