Thursday 24 July 2014

PreCleanse Love


I swear by pre cleansers. I love them. The look, the feel, and the way the make up melts off with minimal work. They're fabulous. The first dermalogica product I purchased was the PreCleanse, and this ones a game changer. It's double duty, use it as oil cleansing, and by adding water PreCleanse turns into a milky emulsion.

Some benefits to precleansing:
-helps with oily skin conditions by balancing out the sebum (oil) that your skin naturally produces.
-by balancing the sebum production, your skin will be able to maintain its optimum oil levels.
-Gives a deeper clean than using cleanser alone, allowing your skin to get all of the benefits of your cleanser.


The dermalogica pre cleanse is double duty. It gives an even deeper clean when you add some water to the mix. Because pre cleanse is hydrophilic (water loving), it lathers into a creamy lotion type consistency.


How do You Precleanse?!

1. Dispense a pea size amount into dry hands.
2. Massage over face and eyes. Concentrate on areas of congestion.
3. Add some water. Continue massaging. Pre Cleanse will turn into a milky emulsion.
4. Rinse it off with some lukewarm water.
5. Follow up with your nightly skin care routine and voila! Beautiful glowing skin will be yours in no time!


Thank you & best regards your,
Skincare Specialist
Kelly Wotherspoon @ Avantika Spa

Tuesday 22 July 2014

How can I desensitize my skin?!


Everyday I love cleansing my face with Dermalogica’s ultra calming cleansing gel and after using barrier repair as my moisturizer to help calm and soothe my sensitive skin. What I really love about barrier repair is that when you apply a pea size amount to your skin, it actually makes your skin look matte, which is a great base for applying your foundation too.

Dermalogica’s Barrier Repair is a water-less, silicone-based moisturizer that melts gently into sensitized skin to soothe and help repair damage from environmental aggression's. The anti-ozonate complex, including evening primrose oil and emollient silicone's, strengthens the skin's natural lipid barrier to prevent future attacks. Also formulated with Dermalogica Ultra Calming complex, it is especially ideal for sensitive skin types.
Even great for men to reduce irritation after shaving. Ideal for all environmentally aggravated skin conditions
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Building our barrier with Barrier Repair!
Medical Skin Care Specialist,
Stacey Hepworth @ Avantika Spa 

Got Questions about your Glow - Airbrush Tan Q & A from Avantika Spa

Goddess Glow Airbrush tanning - Questions & Answers!


Frequently Asked Questionnaire taken directly from our supplier and brought straight to our clients!


WILL IT STAIN MY CLOTHING OR OTHER ITEMS?
No!  Since organic color pigment is not a stain or a dye, it will not permanently stain and will wash out of any synthetic material.  Many focus testing groups found that the color could be removed more easily than make-up on collars.  No pre-laundering treatments were required.

HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
This is one of our favorite questions!  We boast that our product needs to be applied on the average of only once or twice a week.  Of course, you will determine your own maintenance schedule.   Remember, you are in control, you can deepen your tan simply by applying more of the product.

DOES IT WASH OFF?
NO! Remember that the organic color is for application.  The unique Dihydroxy (DHA) is what creates your tan.   Just like a tan from the sun, the tan from this product will not wash off because of its new breakthrough formulation!  Note: DHA is not permanent, so it will fade just as any suntan does, which is why a weekly application is recommended to maintain your tan.

CAN I USE IT IN THE SUN OR WITH SUNBEDS?
In our marketing research we discovered that the use of our product with the sun or with a sun bed actually accelerates the tanning process.  Stimulating the dark pigment of the skin, known as Melanin, accelerates any form of sun tanning.  Those who wish to combine our product with an additional sun tanning regimen will see quicker and more satisfying results than ever before.  For this reason, many Suntan Salons carry our products to use with sun beds as a Melanin Accelerator to promote tanning.  Our product is also ideal for those who cover their face during tanning or who have trouble tanning the sides of their bodies or other problem areas.  NOTE: We do recommend the use of SPF or sun block when engaging in any form of sun tanning.

DOES YOUR PRODUCT HAVE ANY SUNSCREEN OR SPF?
Our Chemist recommended that we not add any of the above to our product.  So many of our customers want different degrees of sunscreens or sun blocks that it would be impossible to satisfy all of them.

WHAT ABOUT SWIMMING WITH THE PRODUCT?
Again, we emphasize that this product fades but does not wash off.  For the very best results, follow our instructions and apply the product at night and rinse the next morning.  Do not swim immediately after application of the product; this would result in waste.  Instead, swim after your morning rinse.

ARE THERE ANY HARMFUL EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT?
Dermatologists will enthusiastically agree that tanning with a dihydroxy formulation is much safer than tanning for prolonged hours in the sun.  Our company members are very conscientious about safety, health, and environmental issues.  For this reason, we have created an organically based product to ensure a safe tan and to promote healthy skin.  We used no animal testing because our product contains no harmful ingredients that would have required extensive animal testing.

CAN I USE THIS PRODUCT ON MY FACE?
YES! Our formula was designed for the entire body, including the face.  Often separate tanning products are sold for the face simply as a marketing strategy.  Our product is a delicate blend of quality ingredients.  We recommend using the tri-pak system to achieve optimum tanning results on face and body.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DRY?
Because the level of moisture in each skin type varies, drying time will also vary slightly.  In general, we have found that 20 minutes is sufficient time for the product to dry.  Many choose to apply the product several hours before going to bed to ensure that the product has dried completely.