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Which leads us to our next point- What does she do around here?

Well, she quite possibly is the most important member in our skincare salon. She can help us to see what's really going on with your skin below the surface.

She emits invisible UV light, and projects these rays onto your skin. These rays are able to travel through all the layers of your skin, deep down into the dermis.

These rays don't stay invisible however. Once they hit the skin, different cells have the ability to turn these rays into different illumination patterns and different colours. But don't worry- these colours are only visible while your skin is directly exposed to the UV light, so you won't be walking around all day with different coloured spots on your face!

What this means is that skin impairments and conditions which aren't usually visible to the naked eye can now be seen.

From looking at the patterns and colours, it makes it easy to identify specific skin problems. Just to give an example, here's what some of the colours indicate:

Blue/white: normal healthy skin
White spots: dead cells, dryness
Purple: skin lacking moisture
Light purple: dehydration
Brown: sun damage
Orange: oily skin
Yellow: blackheads
Green: fungal infections
Red: bacterial infections

And the last, and most important stage is what we do with this information: we recommend, and tailor skincare products just for you!

When it comes to skincare, one size does not fit all. We all have different skin types, and conditions, and our skin can even change with the seasons.

We know it can be confusing with so many products out there with different claims as to what works, so we really want people going away with the confidence that they have the best beauty regimen for them that is going to work and produce results.

So come into our Tawa store to say hi to the newest member of our team...if you dare!

With Winter usually comes running noses and sore throats. Try these blends for some possible relief:

      Aromatherapy blend for congestion
Ingredients: 3 drops of Eucalyptus essential oil, 3 drops of Ravensara essential, 1 drops of Peppermint essential oil.
Directions:  Apply  drops to the cotton ball. Raise the cotton ball to your nose occasionally and inhale. Or add drops to a bowl of steaming hot water, cover head with a towel for and breathe deeply for a gentle steam inhalation

       Make your own soothing throat syrup
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Manuka honey, 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (we use Kokonati), half a Lemon or Orange
Directions:  Melt gently together first two ingredients, add the juice of a lemon or orange, When cool enough to use take 5-10 mls for a sore throat as required. May require gently heating to reuse.  A great remedy for littlies who are not able to take cough medicine.

    
       Make your own throat gargle
Mix 1/2 teaspoon salt into half a glass warm water, gargle for 30 seconds and spit out. Use 3 times daily for sore or itchy throats until cleared.

 

Handy hints for the Winter: we have a range of essential oils that can be blended to fight against the winter blues.
3 Drops of Orange sweet to 2 drops of Grapefruit ,or 2 drops of
Ginger, or 1 drop of Ylang Ylang
3 Drops Grapefruit to 2 drops of Cypress                                                              
3 Drops Bergamot  to 2 drops of Clary Sage, or a luxurious blend try 1 drop of Neroli and 1 drop of Jasmine to 3 drops Bergamot

KD One uses the highest grade of Vitamin E Natural Source 1300IU  (it is so rich and looks like Golden Syrup).  The primary function of vitamin E is as an antioxidant, which is very important,  in our present-day society with widespread pollution, processed food diets, and chemical exposure. Vitamin E is protective because it helps reduce oxidation of lipid membranes and the unsaturated fatty acids and prevents the breakdown of other nutrients by oxygen. This protective, nutritional antioxidant function is also performed and enhanced by other antioxidants, such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, glutathione (L-cysteine), and the mineral selenium.

Vitamin E, as its various tocopherol forms, is found in both plant and animal foods. In general, the animal sources of E are fairly poor, with some being found in butter, egg yolk, milk fat, and liver. The best sources of vitamin E are the vegetable and seed or nut oils. It was first isolated from wheat germ oil, which is still a commonly used, rich source of vitamin E.

The antioxidant function gives vitamin E a variety of uses. The protection of cells and tissues against oxidation and injury from unstable molecules, pollution, and fats may also be the basis for the prevention of aging and many chronic diseases. Claims about vitamin E's role in preventing premature aging and promoting longevity are big areas of investigation for vitamin E researchers. These claims are often made and with some good reason. Aging, tissue degeneration, and skin changes may be brought about by the damage that free radicals cause to cells unprotected by antioxidant nutrients in the body.

 

Watch this recent interview to really learn how Kareen went from a professional makeup artist to manufacturer of natural skincare and makeup. And how the products are created, their ingredients and how she puts them all together.