Cosmetic Surgery and Beauty Magazine #65

eauty & spa
Buff your body
DOES DRY AND FLAKY SKIN SOUND ALL TOO FAMILIAR?
NICOLE’S BEAUTY SALON HAS THE ANSWER TO YOUR
WINTERTIME WOES. TARA CASEY REPORTS.
Winter has no doubt already left its mark – in the form of dry,
dehydrated skin in need of some tender loving care in time for
the body-bearing summer ahead. So how best to rehydrate and
reclaim your radiance?
According to beauty expert Nicole Gruodiene from Nicole’s Beauty Salon
in Sydney’s Double Bay, now is the optimal time to reclaim your radiance.
Gruodiene believes a pre-summer treatment to combat dullness and
skin dehydration will remove the signs of mid-winter hot showers and airconditioned
offi ces. ‘You may notice dry or fl aking skin, dull skin tone, and
more prominent wrinkles have appeared,’ she says.
Nicole recommends using the next few months to restore your body’s
moisture balance and treat it to some rejuvenating salon visits. ‘You should
have an exfoliating and moisturising routine in place at home but a salon
treatment can really boost your results,’ she says.
‘Using a sea salt scrub to exfoliate the whole body will brighten tone, while
stimulating blood fl ow and circulation,’ she adds. Indeed, exfoliation will help
your skin rid itself of dead or damaged cells and help it absorb moisture and
nutrients more effectively. Exfoliation of the top layer has also been shown to
stimulate the production of new collagen.
Massage is a great way to stimulate lymphatic drainage and circulation
in your body. ‘A Swedish massage uses a variety of techniques specifi cally
tailored to promote muscle relaxation and ease tension by applying pressure
against deeper muscles and bones,’ Gruodiene explains. ‘Even a simple,
relaxing back massage helps reduce stress and anxiety, relieves muscle
tension and increases circulation.’
If the festive season took its toll on you, it’s likely your body will also benefi t
from a little detox. ‘A full body wrap is an ideal treatment to detoxify, hydrate
and slim the body,’ Gruodiene says. ‘Body wraps are perfect either as a one
off treatment or as a course to gain optimum results.’ Gruodiene favours
the International Body Wrap, which not only hydrates the body but also
guarantees a circumference loss of at least 15cm. ‘People use it to squeeze
into a “special occasion” dress or to kick start a weight loss program,’
she says.
For a fi nal boost and a little extra TLC, Gruodiene recommends a hangover
rehab treatment, which uses medical-grade oxygen to stimulate red blood
cells and help the body eliminate waste products.
Whichever treatment you choose, for the best results ensure you visit a
highly trained, qualifi ed aesthetician and you can look forward to a speedy
return to radiance. csbm
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