Posts Tagged ‘Exfoliation’
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 |
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
If your skin is dull and lifeless…microdermabrasion may be the answer, and it is my favorite service!
Fall is an awesome time to concentrate on reversing any damage that has been done during those harsh summer days. Or maybe you have acne scars that you are self-conscious about…microdermabrasion is a non-invasive treatment that exfoliates the dermis (outer layer of skin) and gets rid of those pesky dead skin cells. Your skin becomes smooth, has more of an even texture, and there is NO down time…and that is after just ONE treatment! Just imagine how fresh, smooth, and luminous your skin will look after the recommended 4-8 weekly treatments!
One of my favorite things about micro’s (for short) is that it stimulates collagen, which is responsible for keeping the skin hydrated and helps prevent fine lines & wrinkles. It also helps to increase cell turnover aiding in the removal of blackheads & acne scarring.
Microdermabrasion is (in my humble opinion) one of the BEST things you can do for your skin without using lasers or botox…or, needless to say, ”going under the knife”!
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Microdermabrasion, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Scar Tissue, Sun Damage, Wrinkles
Posted in Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Monday, September 26th, 2011
Don’t you just love the way your feet feel after a Kimberly Spa Pedicure? Ever wonder how you can keep them feeling great in between your pedicures? With just a couple quick and easy steps you can have soft heels that will last through the colder months to come.
Your first defense against those scratchy, cracked heels is a great foot file such as the Super Pro 3-in-1 Nickel File that you can find right here at Kimberly Spa. It has three different grades to work in all the problem areas and it’s even ergonomical! Take a minute at the very end of your shower or bath each time, when your feet have had time to soften, to scrub just a few times across the bottom of your foot in the problem areas such as the heels, ball of the foot and any callused areas. It only takes a minute or two each time and your feet will thank you.
The second line of defense is the Cucumber Heel Therapy from Creative Nail Design (also available at Kimberly Spa). I like to keep this product next to the bed and smooth a tiny bit on to the heels right before bedtime. This ensures the cream stays on your foot and not on the floor. Do this a couple times a week and you will have happy, soft feet between your pedicures!
Tags: Book Appointment, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Moisture, New Client, New Clients, New Spa Client, Pedicure
Posted in Body Care, Hand & Foot Spa, Skin Care, Spa Packages, Uncategorized |
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Ever get sick of throwing out the “guts” of your pumpkin while carving them? You don’t have to anymore! Pumpkin is great for keeping your skin looking fabulous in between facial appointments here at Kimberly Spa! Pumpkin is rich in essential vitamins and nutrients necessary for healthy and radiant skin.
Pumpkin is good for all skin types, especially the ones born in the ‘baby oil era’ who now suffer from hyperpigmentation. It is rich in vitamin A (retinol), which soothes and softens your skin, and vitamin C (an antioxidant that can help to remedy damage produced by free radicals).
Pumpkin also has a high enzyme content which helps dissolve dead/dry skin, helps remove old surface skin cells and even promotes new cell production. (more…)
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Facials, Moisture, New Client, Oily, Pore Minimizing, Rosacea, Sensitive, Skin Care, Sun Damage, Wrinkles
Posted in Body Care, Detox, Men's Services, Skin Care, Uncategorized |
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
I used to think I was alone in the world with the dreaded mustache! Thank goodness I eventually found out I was not alone. You see, growing up as a tomboy I never indulged in
pampering and everything that went along with it, until I graduated high school. Then it was about looking good and feeling good about myself. One day looking in the mirror, I realized that maybe the years of being a tomboy, well, gave me some unwanted features. There was, what seemed to be, a Tom Selleck going on above my
lip and that had me quite concerned.
I went to a dear friend for advice and she told me it was completely normal and suggested waxing. I was nervous, knowing how sensitive the lip area is, and didn’t want the pain, redness, or bumps that are sometimes associated with it.
After thinking about it, I realized the old saying “beauty is pain” and went for it. I made my friend come with me and got the job done. I have to say it wasn’t bad at all and made me more confident. The area was cleaned before waxing to help prevent bumps and the redness didn’t last as long as I had originally thought it would. It was taken care of with the hel
p of Kalo lotion and the bumps (if I even had any) were gone with a little exfoliation.
Years later, I am still waxing that lip so I don’t have to have the worry of Tom Selleck on my mind.
Tags: Book Appointment, Exfoliation, Sensitive, Waxing
Posted in Body Care, Waxing |
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Now I know why they call menopause “the change of life”. Mood swings, anxiety and night sweats, oh my! But now pimples too??? I already cry when they send a Biggest Loser contestant home! Far beyond my freshman year, I’ve packed on the freshman 15….ok 20, but who’s counting…. Please stop counting! But now Mother Hormone has given me the skin of a 13 year old girl entering puberty?
How interesting that all of the women that have crossed over “the change” tell you all the wonders of menopause – no cramps, no bloating, no monthly visit from Aunt Flow…sounds great, right? But what about the ACNE??? No one mentioned this to me! Will my little pink estrogen pill help with that too? Sadly …no.
At least 10% of women suffer from menopausal acne. Hormonal changes during menopause, are a lot like the ones we experience during puberty. And I don’t know about you, but please put that at the top of my list of times I do not want to revisit. Our skin has glands that produce oil, known as Sebum. Although our skin cells die and regenerate, during hormone changes this becomes exasperated. Therefore, we end up with more oil and dead skin cells than we want or need. Hair follicles will be more likely to become clogged with dead skin cells and Sebum during our hormone rages, thus causing pimples. So what do we do to end these frustrating little bumps? (more…)
Tags: Acne, Aging, Anti-Aging, Book Appointment, Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Facials, Microdermabrasion, Skin Care, Visual Changes
Posted in Skin Care |
Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Wow! Can you believe we are entering the holiday season already? Where did the year go! Have you ever woke up and wondered when Rudolph decided to possess your body? I think we have all had our days where our skin is so dry, red and chapped that it hurts to even smile or looked surprised! Have you ever accidentally offended someone at the store or work because any slight movement such as a smile or laugh will cause excruciating pain? Nebraska has been known to give you a little of each season in each week, especially around this time of the year. Later in the blog are 7 tips to keep yourself looking gorgeous!
It’s no doubt Nebraska’s weather can be rough on everybody and everything! I see a lot of dry skin on my clients during this time of the season. I’ve had facial clients that got a chance to experience my luscious foot and leg scrub and after applying a good hydrating moisturizer, they have said…”I feel so refreshed”…”I actually slept better that night! I didn’t feel like I was snagging my sheets!” LOL! Dry skin is a very common skin problem and is often worse during the winter when environmental humidity is low…(ex. ‘winter itch’). Even though I may have oily, acne prone skin, I still suffer from extreme dry skin in the fall and winter. Even my 5 year old son’s skin gets extremely dry and chapped after the first 32 degree day of the year and it seems to usually stick around until we hit the mid 60’s again. Your skin needs moisture to stay smooth and supple, and retaining moisture becomes difficult as we age. Try changing one little thing per week and it will make an amazing difference! (more…)
Tags: Dry Skin, Exfoliation, Facials, Microdermabrasion, Moisture
Posted in Body Care, Skin Care |
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