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Skin condition is mostly genetic but can be greatly improved with a good skincare routine. Every day we encounter pollution and free radicals that attack the skin. Regular salon facial treatments can provide essential nutrients and vitamins to help delay the signs of ageing.

Hands On Facials

A deep cleansing facial is a treatment anyone can indulge in as all skins can suffer from blocked pores, sluggish circulation, too many late nights and poor nutrition. Using top quality products and a facial massage routine a professional therapist can take years off a tired face.

A basic facial usually consists of a consultation prior to cleansing the skin, toning to refresh, exfoliation to remove dead skin cells, a neck, shoulder and facial massage to release tensions and increase the circulation, and a mask suited to the individual skin type. Sometimes a steam to open the pores and remove impurities will be included.

Anti-Ageing Treatments

The newest ingredients in facial products are oxygen, seaweed and vitamins, all included to tone or nourish the skin.

Free radicals disrupt the production of collagen and elastin, the fibres that plump up the skin, and accelerate the effects of ageing. Vitamin C is a recognised anti-oxidant that counteracts this action. Many facial treatments include electrical units to boost the efficiency of the treatment. Galvanic currents use electricity to push enzymes deep into the skin while other electrical units stimulate muscle tone.
Alphahydroxy acid (AHA) is a mild acid that helps the skin cells renew at an increased rate. As we get older this renewal slows from 14 days to 28 days. Naturally sloughing away the dead cells with mild fruit or milk acids encourages the skin to reproduce cells at a faster rate, creating a more youthful complexion.

Treatment time - 45-80 mins
Approx cost £20-£60
Courses recommended.

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