Infrared sauna glow

I am great believer in everything in moderation when I first started blogging it was more on skincare and make up which I still love but the lifestyle and Health is something I seem to be doing more of.

So when Alison approached about this health and wellness treatment Infra-Glow an infra red sauna which works inside out and helps release harmful toxins as part of the modern lifestyle I just had to try.

The difference with this treatment it about health and wellness and you are in you own individual dome see above.

Alison didn't leave me throughout as your first one you are unsure and it is reassurance and I wanted as much information to share with my followers.

Infra-Glow which is so popular in LA with a big celebrity following and they are the ones who represent health and wellness and image which works along with their lifestyles in fact Kanye West bought his wife her own as she loves it so much.

So before the treatment refrain from alcohol and caffeine and eat a clean diet be sensible the day before drink plenty of fluid and afterwards too drink plenty of water.

Also bring with you water and swim suit or bikini and towel for afterwards as be prepared to sweat.

You are under the Infra-Red glow sauna for 45 minutes and you will gradually get hotter and sweat more I found my feet starting to tingle and legs which is circulation increasing but different for everyone but it is good tingle.

Allison was with me explaining the benefits and also monitoring how I was doing and when I got really hot placed a fan directly over my face which helps you feel cool as your face isn't covered this was gorgeous.

 The infra-red glow sauna works seven times more than normal Swedish sauna it detoxifies 20% of toxins out of your body from cosmetics, food  which are held in fat cells and releases them inside out.

See more benefits 

The effect after this treatment I felt on top of the world and would definitely include this in my lifestyle great to get beach ready and having more than one would definitely be more beneficial but even just as one off is so good I felt so relaxed later on in the evening and had best night sleep website below contact Alison 07506740979 The Amara centre, 25 Totteridge lane, Whetstone, London N20 OEX

www.infraglowuk.com

Tibby Olivier

This has been my first Blog in a while been busy with life but I have missed it.

I don't get paid to Blog I do it because my job as Beauty Therapist is not only my job but my hobby I am more hands off now to anyone who is a Beauty Therapist would know it is physically demanding and I often have to go to chiropractor or Acupunturist both different mediums but work for me as well as Yoga and PT were I can.

Anyway back to this product by Tibby Olivier who has sent me this Angel healing cream is perfect solution for dry heals and cuticles it is rich balm consistency so use sparingly good as protection if doing spray tanning on fingernails and toenails to prevent staining or as overnight treatment for soles of the feet.

Tibby Olivier professional 

Tibby Olivier Shrinking Violet Wrap

I have been wanted to find out more about this treatment for a while by Tibby Olivier The Shrinking Violet wrap.

As a whole in Britain especially we are always concerned about our face and hair but sometimes forget Beauty doesn't just start at the neck and finish on the face.

I am continental in my approach I have always been like this it is from the feet all way up to the head.

So when I was approached to try I was really excited even though I am not concerned with weight loss this wrap is about losing inches I lost 5 and 3 quarters evenly after one everyone is different but it is much more than this and that's why I am now a fan whether you want a confidence boost, special occasion one off, a course depending on your personal goals it is also for Men and Women enhance your figure or six pack or haven't got one kicks start your exercise routine all year round Maintence Christmas, Summer, New Year I could go on.

I was sent to one of the best in London  Katy Stack at DollyBirdsof London all details information at the end who looked after me.

I had too read a list of requirements before hand and medical questions unfortunately if you have diabetes 1 like my Mum can't have as speeds up your metabolism and would mess with her insulin.

Another benefit to this wrap is the detox and drinking at least 2 litres for 24 hours before throughout the day and No Caffine       for a London girl like me on the go I did miss this but well worth it and not for life.

Everyone is different and individual the detox did give me headaches and muscles fatigue and constipation but this is normal and as I say not everyone will be the same.

"The things we do for Beauty and Health"

I must point out you must not skip

meals and eat more heathy but when I come to my conclusion this Tibby Olivier Shrinking Violet is so worth it.

I wanted to wait before I jumped in with the Blog to really test and also the time to write up this blog well over 72 hours so my results are fact.

Katy was so professional gave me a thorough consultation before I started and explained to me what she was going to do she told me to empty my bladder 

beforehand as you are wrapped up for an hour another point not cling film but specially made not like some wraps I tried years ago and felt like a sweaty cheese sandwich also you don't sweat in this treatment you might experience a slight tingle.

Kate measured me so could compare before and after and the oil is measured out and applied while standing a nice little massage of upward movements and you are also wrapped in sections standing up and then helped into the bed   Katy never left me because as Therapists we were chatting as we both love the industry and her enthusiasm should be bottled and was telling me how it is so popular the Tibby Olivier shrinking violet wrap with all shapes and sizes and how she has seen it boost clients that are self conscious.

Katy mixed 25ml of the Shrinking Violet solution and shrinking extreme used as a pre treatment to spot treatment problem areas.

The wrap used is not used in food industry another interesting fact used by vets on horses and sports professionals.

My conclusion used by professionals ONLY trained Beauty Therapists or sport professionals and vets.

You cannot buy on EBay or Amazon have to go on a training course.

I had one off wrap would I have it again YES YES.

A to Z of Normal by Helen Barbour

This  is first book I have reviewed and I hope it is start of many more as you know my Blogs have been mostly Beauty but I  want to do more health and lifestyle products.

Helen Barbour got in touch with me to read her book which is a perfect holiday read and as it so happens I was on holiday when she sent me the copy.

I must admit I don't read as much as I would like due to time but that isn't excuse so hear we go I would describe this book as lifestyle with romance mixed in and tackles obsessive compulsive disorder which a lot of people live with this mental disorder.

It's main character Clare loves her boyfriend Tom but takes courage to admit that she has a secret eventually she lets him know thinking she isn't good enough all the way through you really want her to work through this. Her relationship with her other family members is like any other family we all have issues or arguments but at the end of the day they are family.

She lost her Mother when she was young and her sister brought her up and her father went into himself.

Sound abit depressing but the way Helen writes it has moments of humour and gives you a greater understanding of OCD.

This book is available on Amazon here are the links amazon.co.uk/Z-Normal-Helen

Order through all good book shops ISBN number 978-78132-3816

Worth picking up and reading and I would read it again as it is escapism and you never know what secrets people have behind closed doors and that's what makes a good story.

 

Phil Smith Hot Air Brush

I cannot tell you how much I love this new way of styling my hair it gives you great volume body and shine and you finish your hair style off with a shine shot.

How did I find out about this my Mum went to her hairdresser she asked her how do you style your hair?

My Mothers hair is fine a lot of it like mine and she has a double crown like me that is genetics for you.

My Mother routine is sprays some volume spray at the roots on towel dried hair then she places rollers in her hair looks like wordy a character from my childhood then she takes rollers out and this gives her hair a lift at the roots but to be honest this is my Mothers words two days if she is lucky but when it is Winter hat hair forget it I do the same procedure but no rollers semi damp hair volume spray then when hair is semi dry tip head upside down brush job done it has been alright with this procedure but as a beauty therapist I then tie up my hair a lot but I have since gone for the chop.

So my Mothers hairdresser said have you thought of Hot Air Brush which is a like a hairdryer and brush in one.

To professionally  blow dry your hair yourself is a skill and a workout and takes time.

I have been using the one above since christmas this is sold in Sainsburys for £11.99 reduced from £20 when my Mother bought hers bargain their are other brands but I didn't know if I would like it or could use it so tried my Mums then I had to have one and if it didn't work say it quick not a big amount of money wasted.

It is so easy and has transformed how i style my hair also I have used it and put on hat and still my hair falls into shape haven't touched my hair dryer since 

This would work on any hair type and I look like I have had a professional blow dry. 

SEAMS Hand Cream

This is my first Blog for 2015 and for Christmas I took home SEAMS Hand Cream to use as freelance Beauty Therapist christmas is a hectic time as I Blog as a hobby I am often time short so hear we go.

This Hand cream was developed by Karen J Gerrard who I have met and is truly lovely.

What I like about this hand cream it is perfect for busy people on the go as you don't have to wipe your hands after using it as it is not greasy and it is not hand cream you just use at night which is part of theory behind this hand cream as it was originally created for fashion designers where their hands needed to be protected due to nature of their work and can't be leaving grease on expensive items of clothing  and time consuming work.  

SEAMS has the finest ingredients and it is totally luxurious Fragonia oi, Shea Butter,

Macadamia Nut Oil, Garden Cress, Keratin, Glycerine.

It is great for Fading age spots among many others benefits like conditioning cuticles and strengthen nails I would use this on my clients.

SEAMS is made in the UK.

SEAMS contact 0844 8094229 sales@seamsbeauty.co.uk www.seamsbeauty.co.uk

I also love the stylish packaging it came in pure white linen bag and pure white packaging.

You can also buy at Fenwick Brent Cross and used at the Dorchester Hotel London.

Retail price for 50ml £9.50

MEDER Facial

This Result driven non invasive MEDER  facial see Blog before at Mandalula Spa starts from £115 telephone 02072292255

MEDER Facial

I was lucky enough to be asked to try this facial I have been Blogging for about two years and I get asked to try skin care and other Beauty products but this is the first I have been asked to try out a facial so really excited as a Beauty Therapist it is always good to try new things and experience it yourself.

The facial I had was a non invasive facial by MEDER a professionals beauty and skin care range made in Switzerland.

Founded in 2009 by Dr Tina Orasmae-MEDER, dermatologist and cosmetic expert.

I must admit I hadn't heard of this range before it has a good reputation and well know in Sweden, Germany and most Scandinavian and Eastern European countries.

What I know about the Scandinavian's is they want result driven facials and if they want a relaxing facial with relaxing music they will book that we are still catching up with our European cousins unless your well travelled or dare I say affluent which is a shame but they are luxury but I consider them important.

My facial took part in a discreet room in Nottinghilll west london within a hairdressers links and details to follow at the end did some research you can have this treatment in Harrods which is great for European and international clients but  they have a waiting list so this hidden oasis is perfect find and it is central London stones throw away from portabella  market.

The non invasive facial I had was Lipo-Oval which couldn't come at better time as just had my birthday so was a treat to myself so hear goes the Lipo-Oval is the first non invasive facial liposculpture treatment providing fat spitting effect and simultaneous lifting and restoration of skin tone.

My therapist decided this was best one for me as they specialise in Bespoke facials with consultation before and asked my expectations and needs and medical questions which is a good start.

The lipo-Oval has active lipolytic ingredients and biologically synthesised peptides deep into the skins layers to reduce fat deposits the face and neck and the second chin not a good look and great alternative if you don't fancy surgery and did I forget to mention these products are Not Tested on Animals and Organic I am already in love and haven't had the facial yet and also all the products are sealed for you and fresh ones for every client.

My therapist also advised some Galvanic too to really push the products in.

The mask that was applied was tucked right onto my skin and attached to my ears like a support bandage this felt like a lift before I had even looked at my face or finished the facial.

The skin is manually scrubbed and as my therapist explained really scrubbed to remove fine lines and dry skin which causes fine lines developing it felt like a scrub you would use on your body but don't let this put you off really satisfying and relaxing with a firm pressure but gentle pressure as I have said before if you want relaxing have that type of facial but this was relaxing but just to give you heads up and the knowledge when choosing a facial.

It had been a week now and my skin keeps getting better due to the active stimulation of collagen and elastin synthesis.

I cannot tell you how much I love this range and the facial I am having another one soon here again so will give you my finding again.

This is the place to go too

The address

Mandalula Spa

At Bladerunners 

158 Nottinghilll gate

London

W11 3QE

Telephone 02072292255

They also do Environ, CACI, Guinot, LED Red Light Therapy.

This MEDER Facials and their is a few choose from 5 in total depending on your needs and suitability is a perfect alternative to injections or putting that off but if you look after your skin now you might never need to go down that route love love love this facial one of the best result driven facials I have experienced.

Please give this salon a look.

 

Organic Health

I love trying new products and I regularly mix it up.

I have often mentioned in other blogs my sensitive eyes and my allergy flare ups due to season changes.

At the moment I am mascara free as I need to let my eyes rest and also really removing mascara that why I have to use quality eye make up remover my favourite is the one below a little bit more expensive but effective and gentle by Bobbi Brown.

I currently have a treatment room on a Saturday at Neals yard Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk doing Beauty treatments.

It is great meeting practitioners from Reflexologist to what I am about to talk about next I was chatting to my colleague Lorraine Smillie who is a classical Homeopath and told her about my itchy sensitive eyes and she suggested using some homeopathic medicine so she prescribed pulsatilla 30c to take once under the tongue and I was really impressed I am not an expert on this but I definitely would recommend to my clients as I believe you should have alternative in life to conventional medicine.

Check out Lorraine who is based at Neals yard Bury St Edmunds suffolk also all the other therapists and myself.

Contact details for Neals yard Bury

www.nealsyardburystedmunds.co.uk

Lorraine Smillie contact 07708214778

01206760167

Neals yard Organic skin care

My online shop has 20% off today finishes 8am tomorrow UK time.

www.uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/janeterrett 

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Neals yard organic remedies

This weekend from 12 noon till early hours of Tuesday free post and delivery go to my online shop www.uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/janeterrett

The sponge market

For all your sponges needs see previous blog go to www.thespongemarket.co.uk 

Natural Sponges

This is something new to me I am ashamed to admit as i usually use a flannel or synthetic sponge and saw nothing wrong with this.

Until I was contacted by Trevor Maurer from the The Sponge Market a supplier to the trade.

He gave me a brief on an article of interest the use of triciosan which is anti bacterial and used in synthetic sponges and other personal care products.

The FDA in the USA are concerned with Triciosan with links to cancer.

Natural sponges are naturally anti bacterial and do not contain Triciosan.

I found these sponges not only look good on the eye and compliment a bathroom  it is nice to know they are a health benefit.

Natural sponges can be documented as early as 8th century BC.

Trevor Maurer is passionate about these sponges and has told me they are sustainly  grown and harvested in the sea bed in Greece and Florida a luxurious bathing product kind to sensitive skin hyper allergic super absorbent and long lasting.

I am currently using the Honeycomb natural sponge size 5.5.

I love using this sponge you do get a lather more with shower gel than soap but when you use soap you feel your getting the soap really onto the skin and your skin feels silky soft so much so I skipped my body moisturiser so perfect for days when you don't have time to.

You also feel your not losing your soap to loads of lather a bit like shampoo with sodium laureth which is artificial lather I don't use shampoos with this,in fact for years and prefer it.

I can't wait to try the others and the baby sponge I am going to use on my 18 month old niece.

The Sponge Market

You can see what the sponges look like that was kindly sent to me and the web details for anyone in the trade who would like them.

Neals yard Organic Remedies

I am pleased to be selling Neals yard Organic Remedies check out my website 

Which takes you straight to my shop.

www.uk.nyrorganic.com/shop/janeterrett

 

Cleansing cloths

What do I think of cleansing cloths as a Beauty Therapist.

Cleansing cloths have been around for sometime now and they are handy to have around when your tired or travelling of just haven't got the time.

I wouldn't use them all the time except for the Ole Henrikson ones if you have too their is other commercial brands and other companies but these ones I know more about them so that is why I am only blogging about these as they are high quality  their is different ones depending on your skin concern in the range.

What I like about Ole Henrikson ones see the one below their is a rough side for exfoliation and a smooth for polishing they are bit more expensive at £12 from memory but your paying for the research and the ingredients and the man behind them who I have met Ole Henrikson who knows his stuff.

I took mine to my brothers to try out and he now loves them you can buy from look fantastic,feel unique,Harvey Nichols and amazon if google ole Henrikson comes up straight away to his website.

Perfect for men as quick and easy.

Mane and Tail shampoo

I love this shampoo comes with a conditioner I got mine from Amazon for £15.

If it is good enough for Horses it is good enough for me.

I like how it gives good lather and brings out the shine the natural colour of your hair I won't have to use a semi permanent for couple more weeks as it has restored my hair back.

Anne Semonin Emulsion Marine

I came across this cream as a sample a couple of years ago and I loved the luxurious feel of it it has ultra light feel and absorbs immediately with no trace of oiliness great for combination to oily skin or used by men after shaving.

Contains extract of sea fennel and Shea butter which is soothing and moisturising and revitalising.

This product is really popular with men.

Have looks at the website www.annesemonin.com

You can buy at Liberty's online and in store.

Nuflex warming gel

These samples were kindly sent to me a while back and the warming gel is really essential for muscular strains as a beauty therapist my job can be physical with doing massage or even leaning over to do a wax even if I when I put the bed up so I tried the warming ones haven't used the cooling ones  yet but what I like about this product it comes out as cream soaks in well has mild smell but this doesn't last all you get is warming effect which relaxes the muscles everyone should have this product in their bathroom cabinet.

YASOU Cell Renewal Night Cream

I have been using this night cream since beginning of January every night so I have tested it well and a small sample pot lasted nearly two months only just finished it last night and will miss using it I love this night cream and the texture is beautiful also economical retails in the states for $80 and well worth the money you can buy online and also will give you details of stockist www.yasouskincare.com

It boosts your natural collagen and skins elasticity.

It fades age spots naturally

92.2% natural ingredients with certified olive oil

Seals in moisture

The effects are immediate

Contains Hydroxytyrosol is potent antioxidant found in extra virgin oil great for breakouts as has inflammatory properties also helps with eczema and rosacea.

Cannot wait to try the other products coming soon hand cream, eye cream, after shave serum and body scrub.

Would I buy this yes love it. 

Astonish cleaning products

I am such a big fan of these cruelty free products I am cleaning my way through them the oxy powder is amazing in my laundry wash and the astonish stain bar for the odd stain loving the chocolate and orange hand wash.