Archive for the ‘Detox’ Category
Friday, April 27th, 2012
Hello Kimberly Spa go-ers! If you have been feeling like most Omahan’s this spring, you definitely need a boost of Vitamin C to help your immune system fight off the nasty cold and allergy bugs going around! Your body is not the only part that needs vitamin-c…Your skin does too! Kimberly Spa’s Magic C Facial is a great preventative and healing service. It gives you a huge Vitamin-C boost and it is also extremely relaxing because of the fabulous Esthetician’s that give you the extra love that other Spa’s do not!
You don’t know what Vitamin-c does for your skin? Well, here’s the scoop:
It’s not a huge secret that Vitamin C is good for the body but some people don’t know that it is also a very effective antioxidant that helps boost your skin’s defense against free-radicals. Free-radicals are unstable molecules that age the skin. The effect of too much sun, alcohol consumption, high altitudes are all major causes of free-radicals. Vitamin C strengthens the structural support and resiliency of your skin by increasing the production of collagen.
The Magic C Facial begins with your Esthetician cleansing and examining your skin. They will then put the appropriate enzyme mask on your skin under steam for about 10 minutes. Once the enzyme mask is removed with warm water, the magic begins! Your Esthetician will begin the first step to your vitamin c boost (more…)
Tags: Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry, Dry Skin, Dry Skin Facial, Exfoliation, Facials, Moisture, New Clients, New Spa Client, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Vitamin C, Wrinkles
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Men's Services, Skin Care, Spa Packages |
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Water truly is a tool for the body. It helps with hydration, organ health, headaches, hunger, and weight loss to mention just a few of its benefits. A properly hydrated body from water intake will help the kidneys function along with other organs that process the different substances that move throughout the body.
Massage Therapists recommend drinking water before a massage because it will hydrate the muscles which makes them easier to manipulate. A good example would be to think of your muscles as a sponge. A dry sponge is not all that easy to move however once it is moistened with water you are able to squish it and squeeze it as much as you like. When you drink water before a massage in a sense does the same to your muscles as it does to the sponge… making it easier for your therapist to be able to work your body. Your connective tissue/fascia is more elastic when hydrated and allows you full benefit of receiving massage.
Once your massage is over you’ll need to drink water again to rehydrate your muscles. While you receive massage, through the manipulation of the muscles (more…)
Tags: Book Appointment, Gift Certificates, Hydration, Lactic Acid, Massage, Men's Spa Treatments, Moisture, Muscles, New Client, New Spa Client
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Massage, Men's Services, Spa Packages, Uncategorized |
Monday, March 19th, 2012
I was so excited when I saw a segment on TV talking about stopping bacteria via our make-up bag! Guys…you need to listen up too! I’ve always been a big advocate for detoxing our environment, and the practice of freezing your make-up bag & dop kit is one of the most sure fire ways to help kill and stave off bacteria!
First off, make sure your make-up items are in a metal case if at all possible. Bacteria has a difficult time penetrating metal containers vs. plastic ones. Once a week, place your make-up bag or dop kit in the freezer overnight. The cold of the freezer helps to kill any existing bacteria on your make-up and shaving essentials. Make sure to leave yourself a note that reminds you to remove (more…)
Tags: Bacteria, Detox, Make-Up, Men's Spa Treatments, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Sensitive, Skin Care, Youngblood, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
Posted in Cosmetics, Detox, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Friday, January 13th, 2012
Color is everywhere; It’s in the iris of your eyes, the hair on your head, the paint on the wall, and of course in your food. Nobody says it better than Skittles with their slogan “Taste the Rainbow”. Some may think they are only referring to their brightly colored candies, but maybe they had something else in mind! Color plays a large part of an every day life, but did you ever think about the impact those colors actually have on you? In this series of ‘color’ blogs, you’ll learn about all the colors of the rainbow…plus a few extras!
As everyone knows, the first color of the rainbow is red. Red is the brightest color with the longest (more…)
Tags: Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Facials, Healing, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Photo Rejuvenation, Photo Rejuvenation Facial, Skin Care
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Saturday, January 7th, 2012
Ingrown Hairs…We all get them! But, we can also all prevent them!
An ingrown hair is when a hair grows sideways or curls back into the skin. If the pore the hair grows in is clogged or blocked the hair is forced to grow irregularly. They are most common in areas we shave or wax, and in people with curly hair. Some symptoms of an ingrown hair are itching skin, red bumps, small pus filled papules, and sometimes even a rash. Ingrown hairs can sometimes cause discomfort and can even lead to infections or scaring. If you see an ingrown hair, you can use a warm wash cloth on the area and tweeze it out. This may cause a slight discomfort, but you want the ingrown hair out so it won’t lead to infections.
None of us want any of these symptoms, so you may ask…How do we prevent these awful ingrown hairs? (more…)
Tags: Anti-Aging, Body Facials, Book Appointment, Dry, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Ingrown Hair, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Skin Care
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Massage, Skin Care, Spa Packages, Uncategorized, Waxing |
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Ever feel like you are using a BOTTLE of moisturizer a day to help your dry skin? Do you hate unsightly cellulite? Then our Parafango Full Body Wrap is a great way to help tighten, tone and moisturize your skin! (It’s also a great excuse to relax!)
Parafango is a mixture of ‘Fango Mud’ and Paraffin. Fango Mud is from the sea and contains dehydrated ‘mud’. This mud contains healing ingredients, such as minerals & converted plant parts. Some of the benefits of the Parafango Mud alone are: (more…)
Tags: Anti-Aging, Body Facials, Book Appointment, Bridal Package, Detoxification, Dry, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Fango Mud, Full Body Wrap, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Parafango Body Wrap, Reduce Cellulite
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Events, Skin Care, Spa Packages, Uncategorized |
Saturday, December 10th, 2011
Every winter my skin goes through the same cycle…the dreaded “Alligator Cycle”. The skin on my body gets so scaly that it looks and feels like alligator skin! Instead of shrugging my shoulders and just letting it go…I channel my inner Steve Irwin and TACKLE the alligator!
My favorite way to do it is with a Total Body Exfoliation…I just LOVE it! It sluffs off the old, dead skin cells and hydrates my skin at the same time. Plus, regular skin exfoliations speed up the skin renewal process allowing healthier skin cells to take their place. It is a great way to relieve stress, and encourages natural blood flow.
Salt scrubs are perfect for rough, coarse skin that needs a little extra love. Sugar scrubs are best for sensitive skin. Try adding a little aromatherapy oil to your scrub… (more…)
Tags: Aromatherapy, Body Facials, Book Appointment, Dry, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Salt Scrub, Skin Care, Sugar Scrub
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Monday, November 14th, 2011
Feeling stressed?
The holiday season is creeping up on us quick! This time of the year can cause a lot of stress.
While everyone knows that stress can take a toll on a person physically and psychologically, it also can lead to other problems, such as acne, brittle nails or even hair loss. When you become stressed, your cortisol level rises. This in turn causes an increase in oil production, which can lead to oily skin, acne and other related skin problems. Professionals have also found that stress has a negative effect on the barrier function of the skin, resulting in water loss that inhibits the skin’s ability to repair itself after an injury. Scientist’s and Doctor’s have said that skin rejuvenation procedures such as Facials, Pedicures, Massages, (more…)
Tags: Acne, Book Appointment, Dry, Dry Skin, Dry Skin Facial, Exfoliation, Facials, Massage, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Oily, Skin Care, Stressed
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Hand & Foot Spa, Massage, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Saturday, November 12th, 2011
Holidays are so much fun for me! But not everyone feels the same way I do…imagine that! Sometimes the comments from those who feel “Bah-Humbug” around the Holidays can really take the fire out of you when you’re feeling so jolly and happy. Maybe it’s the impending weather, the lack of time and money for gift shopping, or the fact that they’ve been invited to be with family that doesn’t always get along when they’re together. Whatever the reason, most of us have run across a ‘Grinch’ or two during the Holiday season.
I find myself trying to do that little something extra for people, especially around the Holidays. Those I know, some I don’t…even a Grinch! Random acts of kindness can really go far. You may not get to see the result of those acts the moment at the time, but they do make a difference! (more…)
Tags: Air Brush Tan, Bah Humbug, Gift Certificates, Grinch, Holiday, Holiday Shopping, Ion Cleanse Detox Foot Bath, Massage, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client
Posted in Airbrush Tanning, Body Care, Detox, Massage, Uncategorized |
Monday, October 24th, 2011
With the cold and flu season upon us, we will all come in contact with some sort of virus. Ear candling is a way to help relieve sinus pressure, ear infections, sinusitis, headaches, and post nasal drip.
Ear candling is performed with the client lying on his or her side. A long hollow candle is inserted into the ear and then lit. The smoke of the candle is pulled down into the ear causing the ear to warm up and loosen the wax and other debris inside the eardrum. As the ear warms up, the candle will cause suction which creates a vacuum in the ear canal…that is how the toxins are removed from the inner ear and sinus canal. After the candle has burned the appropriate amount of time, it is removed from the ear. When you look inside the hollow candle…you can actually see the wax and toxins that were removed from your ear!
Ear Candling isn’t a treatment meant only for cold weather, best results are when it it’s performed every three months. It is quick, and painless…so why not call today to make your appointment!
Tags: Book Appointment, Ear Candling, Ear Wax, Headache, Men's Spa Treatments, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Sinus Pressure, Toxic, Toxins, Wax Buildup
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Hand & Foot Spa, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
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