Tuesday 26 February 2013

Our beautiful skin and bodies

As most of you probably know, our skin is the largest organ in the body.  I have had to do a lot of work in Anatomy and Physiology in my work on the skin, as virtually all of my treatments are to do with the skin. 

Over the past few days I have come across some really lovely pictures and sayings about skin and thought I might share some of them here, along with some of my views.  They may also be splashed over my Facebook page :-)

Skin is a Mirror of your Habits

Oh how very true!  So many things can damage our skin, cigarettes (wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, dry and coarse skin), sunbathing (dry skin, wrinkles, cancer), excessive caffeine, stress, poor cleansing, poor diet or too much dieting, too much salt, the list is endless!!

So we should all (myself included) drink lots of water to rehydrate our skin from the inside, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, have a good skin care regime, get plenty of sleep (I wish! I hear you all cry!) and do our best to minimise the bad habits that can prematurely age us. 

I have loads more information on this, but don't want to weigh my blog down and bore you all. But any questions, just let me know  xxx

We've earned our tiger stripes -  YAY!

As a Mum we should be proud of our bodies, whatever shape or size.  They have done an amazing job of bringing our babies to life, nurturing them and caring for them.  If the magazines have a problem with real women and their bodies and have to airbrush then that is THEIR problem and NOT OURS.  So there :-p

Which brings me nicely on to my last picture for today


We are all beautiful in our own way and we should remember that.

So hope you enjoy my little ramble for today.

Be gorgeous and happy.

Anna xx



 

Thursday 14 February 2013

What a boost!

This afternoon I was booked to do a Shrinking Violet and Faith Lift facial.  A new customer who has found me through the internet.

Shrinking Violet is building a following around the UK mainly through word of mouth and individual therapists advertising.  It is a body wrap that really does help shrink you painlessly.  It is also a relaxing and pampering treatment.

Whilst the client is wrapped up and shrinking a facial is a perfect way to help relax you even further.  Make it a Faith Lift facial for the most relaxing way to smooth out the lines and plump up the skin.

My new customer left SO happy as her jeans belt was 1 hole tighter, her skin was radiant and she felt relaxed and a whole lot happier.  The best bit is I know the jeans will feel even looser tomorrow and the next day.

The best bit about my job is making people feel better about themselves or just better.  

xxx

Monday 11 February 2013

What is your favourite treatment at the moment?

Hi Peeps, 

So many people ask me this question, I thought it could be the subject of this blog.  Really though, it could go on forever - everyone has their own preference!

There is so much happening in the world of beauty at the moment this is a really difficult question to answer!

CND have brought out the amazing Brisa Lite Smoothing Gel, to use with or without Shellac.  Shellac is still growing in popularity with its instantly dry finish that lasts SO much longer than a standard polish manicure, now with this smoothing gel under it will be smoother and even longer lasting - perfect for ladies with soft, bendy, flaky, or weak nails.



The AMAZING Shrinking Violet body wrap is becoming much better known now as well.  This wonderful oil, helps to break down fatty acids inside your fat cells to give a lasting inch loss.  As an added benefit the oil itself leaves your skin satin soft too, and of course you get a mini massage as it is applied so a little extra pampering for yourself.



Faith Lift!!!  Wow Oh Wow!!!  A facial that leaves the skin smoother, more lifted, more glowing and is organic too, a total Win-Win for me.  I have no idea what the secret ingredient is though, the creator of this wonderful mask (Tibby Olivier) is not divulging it any time soon :-(

Then as ever massage is a really favourite treatment as it helps you relax and your body rejuvenate itself, and a pedicure really helps your feet relax so you feel as if you are walking on air, lovely.

I will start uploading photos and videos of treatments soon, for your enjoyment.

Anna xx 

www.calla-beauty.co.uk