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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

A Bit of Hot and Cold

We all love to treat ourselves to a nice facial every now and again.  But from time to time we need to call in the big guns.  The usual run of the mill mini facial is not going to cut it after 9 months of pregnancy and 4 months of night feeds.

Although my complexion has seen better days, I think just for now I can escape the surgeons knife if I can just find a treatment with the edge over others, to reverse some of the damage of the sleepless nights and exhaustion.  

When I heard mention of a brand new facial doing the rounds in Hollywood, with the power to re-surface and brighten skin without the need for anything invasive, my eyes lit up.  (above the dark circles)

Well if it's good enough for Gwyneth Paltrow and Halle Berry you can bet your bottom dollar it's good enough for the citizens of Bray and the surrounding areas, as luck has it the Fire and Ice treatment is available at Dermaglo Bray.  

After an in depth skin consultation at the salon, it was decided the treatment was perfect for my needs.   This is a medi-facial, which means that pharmaceutical grade products are used on the skin.   This facial safely re-surfaces, improves problematic skin and encourages cell renewal.   In other words it's going to make you look brighter, clearer and younger.

The facial comprises of two different masques, and as the name indicates you can enjoy the comfort of intense heat, and the soothing calm of cool afterwards.  Some of the ingredients include Retinol, Green Tea and Aloe Vera.  Retinol is probably one of the most innovative components of skincare at the moment, Green Tea is an old reliable used for centuries, and Aloe Vera
is a particular favorite of mine which I recommend at length, to drink daily to treat skin problems from the inside out.  


The experience of this facial itself was nothing short of heavenly.  The consultation was thorough, the room was luxurious.  Lying on the comfortable bed with the cosy blanket, surrounded by candle light and soothing music was enough of a treat before it even began.  

The fire part of the treatment was intense, but not unbearable.  You could really feel it working, and it only made the ice part more enjoyable.  A massage with ice cold glass balls was the icing on the cake.  

After spending a few moments relaxing post-treatment, I hopped up to have a look into the mirror, and I was pleasantly surprised.  You know that usual blotchy, red, battered look after a facial?   The one where you pull up your hood, throw on the sunglasses and run back to the car before anyone sees you?   I didn't have that, I looked positively fresh faced, and if anything my skin appeared more even already.

Over the following days people remarked how well rested I was looking.  Weeks later I still feel I am reaping the benefits of this facial, as my skin is still clearer and plumper.  I needed a treatment with immediate results, and fire and ice delivered.  
after

before
Treatment performed by Annie at Dermaglo Beauty Salon Bray, for more information or to make an appointment call 01-2768858