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Simply You I BEAUTY

WinterWELLNESS

Don't use winter as an excuse to wind down your beauty regime - if anything now is the timeto ramp up your efforts so you II be benefittingfrom the results once temperatures begin to rise.

Put these treatments at the top of your maintenance checklist this season.

WORDS: SIMPLY YOU STAFF I) RITERS

Hydrating facialSothys Hydra3HA Intensive Hydrating

Facial - $160 (75 mins) at Jouvence

Beauty Institute (jouvence.co.nz).

Cold weather can take a real toll on skin's

moisture levels, so treating yourself to a

facial designed to combat dryness is

essential winter beauty maintenance.

Sothys' Hydra3HA facial is based on an

ultra-hydrating triple helix hyaluronic acid

and exclusive active ingredient, 1055 boletus

extract. The hyaluronic acid restores

hydration deep within the skin's cells, while

1055 boletus extract improves moisture flow

within the epidermis to maintain moisture

reserves. After a blissful 75 minutes, expect

smooth, plump-looking skin.

Hydrating body wrap Light therapyAroma Tonic Body Wrap - $145 (60 mins) Omnilux Revive - $125 or $1,000 for 10

at More Than Skin (morethanskin.co.nz). at The Face Place (thefaceplace.co.nz).

The skin is your body's largest organ, and

although it may not be on show during the

cool winter months, it still deserves your full

attention. The Aroma Tonic Body Wrap works

to slough away dead cells and top up moisture

levels to keep your skin in optimum condition

throughout winter. The treatment starts with

a dry scrub of exfoliating fruit seeds, which is

followed by the optional step of a pore-

opening steam (some spas are not equipped

to offer this). Next up is a stress-busting

massage ritual with aromatic balm, after

which a mask is applied to the skin. A full

body wrap helps the layers of moisturising

products sink in, while the scalp is massaged

with dry oil. Finally, a hot compress is used to

remove excess product - a real treat on a

chilly day - before full body moisturisation.

Expect to leave thoroughly relaxed and with

glowing, beautifully scented skin.

The lack of daylight in winter can trigger the

onset of seasonal affective disorder - often

referred to as the 'winter blues' — in some

people. It's a happy side effect, then, that a

light therapy designed to improve the skin's

appearance, can also help lift a low mood.

Omnilux Revive "tricks the cells into

thinking it's daylight", says Sussanah

Rodriguez, medical skin therapist at Auckland

clinic, The Face Place. The therapy uses

UV-free light to stimulate collagen

production, while upping blood flow and

therefore increasing the nutrients feeding the

skin. This reduces inflammation and improves

healing and the skin's regenerative processes.

"Hydration levels are boosted, which gives the

skin a youthful glow," adds Rodriquez. The

therapy can also be used to reduce swelling

and bruising after injectable treatments and

to help treat bacterial acne.

Skin is cleaned before the 30-minute

session, which feels like you're lying with your

face in the sun wearing eye goggles. The

addition of a neck and should massage helps

disperse any tension. Moisturiser and

sunblock are applied afterwards.

A course of seven to 10 treatments over

three to five weeks is recommended and a

single booster treatment every four to six

weeks can help maintain results.

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Body contouringChillSculpt body shaping treatment -

$450 per treatment or $1,600 for a course

of treatments at Caci Clinics (caci.co.nz).

There's a new tool in town that removes

stubborn pockets of body fat from problem

areas like the stomach, waist, thighs and love

handles, by freezing them. That's right; you

can freeze your fat.

This non-invasive treatment is lauded as

the no-needle, no-scalpel and no-scar

alternative to liposuction and has been

performed worldwide more than a million

times. The advanced technology behind

ChillSculpt is called 'cryolipolysis'. It works by

cooling the fat cells to near freezing point,

which crystallises and destroys them before

they are eliminated through the body's natural

metabolic process.

ChillSculpt can only be performed by a

trained Caci nurse or senior beauty therapist,

who will mark out the target area before

treatment begins and take photos to track

results. Machine applicators are positioned

on the body and a vacuum effect and

controlled cooling occurs. Treatment can

fee! uncomfortable at first, due to slight

pressure and intense cold, however this

subsides within a few minutes. It's

recommended you sit back and relax, as

ChillSculpt sessions generally take about an

hour to complete. Afterwards the applicators

are removed and the area is massaged

thoroughly.

There is usually little or no downtime

following treatment, however temporary

numbness, redness, swelling, bruising,

firmness, tingling or stinging can occur in

some people.

While ChillSculpt is a proven fat-reduction

treatment, it is important to remember that it

is not a weight-loss solution but designed to

treat stubborn pockets of fat that exercise and

diet can't shift. Results vary from person to

person, but you can generally expect to see an

improvement within three weeks of the first

session. For optimum results, however, a

course of treatments is recommended.

Juice cleanseWell+Good juice cleanse - $60-$180

from Well+Good (wellandgoodjuice.co.nz).

Inflamed skin, low energy, bad mood,

digestive complaints and a weakened immune

system all signal a good time for a juice

cleanse, according to nutritionist Annabel

Roydhouse from Auckland-based Well + Good

juice company. "Basically if you're not feeling

your best, it is probably time for a cleanse to

help clear out any stored toxins," she explains.

Ajuice cleanse — which involves substituting

regular meals with fruit and vegetable juices

for a given number of days — allows your body

to detox "while flooding it with a huge

amount of vitamins and minerals that are

important for optimal health".

If you're unable to make your own juices,

many ready-made options are available — but

be careful not to buy juices loaded with

hidden sugars or additives. Cold-pressed

juices are widely accepted as the optimum

choice for a cleanse. This means a hydraulic

press has been used to extract the juice,

which can only be stored for up to four days.

"We never pasteurise, use concentrate, freeze

or water down our juice. We never add

sugars, sweeteners or other preservatives,"

says Roydhouse.

Well+Good offers a three-tier system of

cleanses, catering for first-timers to "hardcore

juicers". Each programme includes a

combination of fruit and vegetable juices,

alkaline water and almond milk and can be

done over one, two or three days. "I would

recommend a one-day juice cleanse once a

week, or alternatively a three-day juice

cleanse once a month," says Roydhouse.





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Pigmentation

Winter is a great time to tacklepigmentation. Skincare expert,Kim Larsen tells Elise Wilsonhow to banish brown spots.

Fine lines, wrinkles and an uneven skintone

are all signs of sun-damage and skin ageing.

But while your anti-ageing skincare products

might improve collagen and elastin

production, giving you plumper, younger-

looking skin, chances are they will not

improve the appearance of pigmentation

— those uneven brown patches, which can

appear on the face, decolletage, and hands.

So what exactly is pigmentation and what

can be done about it? Pigmentation is

caused by the overproduction of melanin,

which results in patches of skin that are

darker than the surrounding area. Although it

only affects the top layers of skin,

pigmentation can have a hefty impact on our

appearance and self-esteem. Hormonal

changes (due to pregnancy or the

contraceptive pill), hereditary conditions and

certain medications are all known causes of

pigmentation, but the main culprit is

overexposure to the sun's UVA rays.

"Unfortunately pigmentation is a problem

in New Zealand due to our lifestyle and love

for the outdoors," says Kim Larsen, skincare

expert from House of Camille. The sun

damage that leads to pigmentation can occur

during childhood and adolescence, but the

characteristic brown patches often do not

appear for 10 or 20 years, she adds.

Treatments for pigmentation range from

the high-tech to the topical, and all aim to

lighten the appearance of the affected area.

"With the latest technologies all skin types

can be treated for pigmentation," says

Larsen. "Skin needling treatments and IPL

(intense pulsed light) are highly effective in

breaking up the existing pigmentation in the

skin's cellular level." These treatments can

both be a little uncomfortable, but thankfully not painful, Larsen assures. "You can

expect a bit of superficial swelling that could last up to a day, but there's generally

no scabbing," she says. The broken down melanin rises to the surface of the skin,

making pigmented patches appear darker for up to a week, before skin cells renew

leaving a clearer, more even complexion.

Alternatively, professional-strength products can be used to treat pigmentation

at home as part of a regular skincare routine. "Products are more advanced in terms

of ingredients, which are now more gentle on the skin and target key concerns like

sun-induced pigmentation, melasma, freckles and post-inflammatory

pigmentation," says Larsen, who advises daily use of broad-spectrum sunscreen

to protect skin from further damage. Pigmentation can be treated at any time of

year, but Larsen recommends having more invasive treatments like peels, laser

and needling in winter for optimum results, as these can all leave skin temporarily

more sensitive to sunlight.

Complexion perfcctors

Susan Posnick Brush on Block SPF30, $42

Resultime Multi-Corrective CC Cream SPF 30, $59. Medik8 White Balance Click, $129





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