Skin Peels have been around for a long time, and they have come a long way due to the advances in technology, ingredients and techniques. Peels are not a one size fits all, they are very much a personalised process to ensure we make them work best for your individual needs.

There is no single peel that works for every person.

HA’s and Glycolic are mainly used to remove dead skin cells from the surface. They are designed to smooth texture and they can start cellular rebuilding of collagen and elastin. The level of this will depend greatly on the pH and concentration %.

Lactic Acid peels are designed to change the behaviour of the Stratum Corneum. The outmost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead skin cells. This layer is composed of 15-20 layers of fattened cells.

Lactic Acid Peels - Set up an enhanced barrier function, which may yield a more hydrated surface for some time after the peel.

BHA’s Salicylic Acid - works in different ways depending on dose and pH. It can work as an anti inflammatory; an exfoliant and for oil balance.

ICA Peels - (Techloroacetic Acid) can smooth skin, fine lines and wrinkles and slowly start to depigment skin.

Retinol and Retinoic Acid - Peel additives and can help to normalise epidermal; skin turnover and lighten skin as it decreases Melanin

Personalising Peels is not a ‘Slap Together Process’ it is definitely not for an Amateur and should not be administered by those untrained.

It involves an understanding of skin anatomy.

Facial, neck and décolleté skin varies in thickness and sensitivity to peels.

The roughest part of the skin is usually the forehead. Thinner more sensitive parts of the face, eye area, neck and parts of the décolleté.

Most oil is produced in Sebaceous glands which are in the chin, sides of nose and glabellas area between the brows.

Pigmentation mainly found on the bridge if the nose and across the cheeks and the upper forehead on both sides. With this insight you can see how Peels must be chose depending on your individual needs.

Time to do some Peeling!

A consultation is important to ensure your expectations are discussed, we have covered any contraindications and we need to constantly sure that there is no change for the future treatments.

Duty of Care is extremely important and something we don’t take lightly.

When we are deciding what is the last peel for you we take into consideration what you, the client, wants to manage i.e. -

**Sunscreen **Sunscreen **Sunscreen

We call you after every treatment to ensure the highest level of care, however if you have any questions please never hesitate to call us!

The Peels we use come from:

Remedial massage when administered by a qualified and certified therapist can solve many chronic and acute pain issues. 

It is important to remember most remedial therapists will recommend 4-6 treatments in 4-6 weeks depending on your individual requirements for your best long lasting results with maintenance on 1 per month.

Here are 7 facts you might not know about the clinical massage techniques.

1. Its Targeted- remedial massage is not a relaxation massage, it focuses on the mechanical aspects of the body to encourage the healing of injured soft tissue such as muscles tendons and ligaments. A deep massage performed by a trained massage therapist , remedial massage works to retain to body normal health after injury or chronic muscular skeletal issues.
   
2. Its clinical/ rebates from health funds at le beau- recognized by health funds at remedial massage is a therapeutic clinical treatment designed to work alongside medical health professionals to get individual case specific results
   
3. It can multi task- remedial massage is ideal for most injuries where the skin is left intact this might include sprains, strains shin splints, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, chronic pain, tight muscles, repetitive strain injury and back pain.
   
4. It’s not always blood going- because you are often dealing with injury , remedial massage can sometimes be uncomfortable but studies have shown that most people will notice great benefits after just one session.
   
5. It gets the blood going –designed to increase the blood and lymph in the injured areas of the body, this deep tissue massage can help to remove blockages in the body repair damaged cells and heal scar and adhesions post injury it speeds up the recovery and encourages total healing.
   
6. Sports people love it (but it’s not just for them) sports people have remedial therapists on their vip contracts to make sure small (even unnoticeable) injuries are treated before they reduce performance and become a problem debilitating but you should let your non-sporting clients know what they will gain from a remedial massage too. In junes can happen from sitting at a desk uncommonly all day so it’s important you know that pain sign of an internal injury that hasn’t been effectively treated.
   
7. Pain reduction isn’t the only benefit- remedial massage isn’t designed to relax your body but is more than just pain reduction you also get the benefit of boost in vitality increased performance levels and better mobility.

Le beau offers memberships and packages plus infrared sauna treatments to enhance the results. Please talk with your therapist or reception for more information or questions you may have about this treatment.

Optimising our diets by avoiding substances like gluten, which might have adverse reactions on our gut and nervous system, and instead supplementing them with pro-biotic strains of bacteria. There are other nutrient approaches which might help to counter anxiety and depression.

There are a large number of minerals shown to assist with the control of anxiety and depression. The most popular are magnesium and zinc.

Zinc is a nutrient critical for the formation of DNA and RNA which allows cells to replicate in a healthy and productive way. Brain chemicals that elevate our mood rely on zinc for their production. Antioxidants that neutralize free radicals depend on zinc to be activated. So in other words to maintain emotional well being, the presence of optimal amounts of zinc is necessary!

Magnesium has a central role in sustaining brain energy and manufacturing the proteins that preserve the architecture of the nervous system.

Zinc deficiencies are widespread and magnesium insufficiency has been associated with anxiety. A lack of iodine, selenium and chromium also contributes to depression. As the incidence of anxiety and depression escalates world wide, addressing the root cause of these debilitating disorders might do more to assuage our emotional distress than psychiatric band aid.

Collagen is the protein that plumps our skin it is the anti- aging keystone. A face full of collagen does not need Botox and because no matter how much the skin is moving it will remain smooth and have volume. Unfortunately collagen naturally starts to decrease from our mid 20’s so it is obvious that the cosmetic and cosmesceutical industries are always looking for better ways to answer the question “how do I replenish the collagen on my skin” it has been found through collagen supplements and ingesting the molecules, the elastin and hydration in the skin can be improved by 7% in eight weeks.

The reason digesting the molecule rather than topical is because the molecule is too large to be passed through the skins barrier, A popular topical treatment to replenish collagen is needling, while this does work very effectively, it should be used moderately, as over use and constant inflammation will counteract the positive effects. Too much can damage and from there lead to sagging and wrinkling of the skin.

In salon other ways to topically treat the skin is peels with the conjunction of products to use at home, we recommend Dr Aspect and M-cuetic. There is strong evidence that it stimulates fibro blast activity to produce new collagen and regenerate the outer skin.

The m-cuetic $89 for a 7 day course or the dr aspect (Australian Made) $119 for a 4-6 week supply.

Another proven way to boost collagen is with Led Light Treatment, the red Led Light energises the cells in much the same way a plant uses the suns to grow. Dr Daniel Barolet author of a study published in the journal of investigative dermatology that found pulomg Led light increases collagen and decreases collagen degrading enzymes. The patterns of pulses communicate with the skin sending messages to improve, tone reduce pore size and improve collagen, it has been documented in a test participants experienced a 50% increase in collagen after 3 treatments per week over a 4 week period. We use light stim in salon but to help constant results we have the light stim for home use. 

This LED system will be your best anti ageing friend, we promise you won’t be disappointed at only $289 with a two year warrantee- how can you go wrong!

Many people are becoming increasingly aware that if your gut is not healthy, many other problems can arise. The best way to combat many health conditions starts with the gut. This also extends to what we see at the surface – on our skin. It has been known and believed in Eastern culture that many diseases start in the gut. It has taken Western medicine a long time to catch up with this way of thinking and it is only now we are beginning to acknowledge the association between gut health, mental health, allergies and skin disorders – all of which are a result of what is occurring in the gut!

From bloating, to constipation, indigestion to food intolerances, our gut issues have become unfortunately the norm. Research has shown the link of an unhealthy gut to medical concerns, such as IBD, IBS, Crohns disease, Coeliac disease, Thyroid problems and diabetes.

Lee Holmes, a holistic health guru, explains this well. “Think of your gut as a garden that can only thrive when the soil is healthy”.

“Healthy soil requires healthy foods and nutrients that will allow the ‘good guys’ to flourish. By feeding our bodies all ntural, easily digestable foods, we can help our gut to function optimally, without the need to resort to dietary supplements”.

Lee Holmes has written a book entirely looking at how to restore inner gut health. His latest book, ‘Heal your gut’ includes an easy to follow treatment program, supported by 90 delicious anti-inflammatory receipes to heal and nourish the gut. This is not about fasting to recalibrate the gut, but more about warm drinks, teas, juices and tisanes; broths, stock, soups and desserts.

A weak gut barrier does not always show itself in digestive signs but can appear in the form of food intolerances, celiac disease, allergies and chronic silent internal inflammation.

Possible signs of a weak gut can include food intolerances, arthritis, allergies, skin disorders, skin reactions and sensitivity, autoimmune, neurotransmitter and neurological diseases, unexplained fatigue, depression and ridged finger nails – however, it is always best to seek professional advice and not self diagnose.

At Le Beau, we will always help you with healthy lifestyle tips and advice to compliment your home skin regime. However, when it comes to actual diagnosis’, we encourage you to visit a naturopath or medical practitioner for your safety.

Here are a few top tips from Fiona’s book ‘To maintain and restore a healthy gut’.

1. Remove toxins from your diet such as processed foods, artificial chemicals and environmental toxins, such as BPA plastics, plastic food wrappings, house hold chemicals and non filtered drinking water.
2. Maximise your digestion by taking a tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar in warm water every morning.
3. Manage stress levels by looking at stress reducing techniques, such as your deep breathing and meditation.
4. Increase prebiotic fiber in your diet. This will help to nourish the good bacteria already present in the colon. Prebiotics are not to be confused with probiotics that introduce good bacteria into your gut.

Prebiotics act as a fertilizer for the good bacteria that is already in your gut, thereby helping to build a healthy protective microbiome.

Topical probiotics for the skin health

Thanks to such amazing research in the benefit of probiotics and prebiotics, they now have a prominent place in the way we care for our bodies.

New research has shown that probiotics play more than just a role in gut function and health. It has been found that signals from our gut flora are conveyed throughout the body and interact with flora in our skin and mucosa. We often forget that our skin is covered in a delicate balance of commensal bacteria, so we need to respect this flora to prevent an imbalance which can cause everything from body odour, breakdown of skin immunity and vulnerability to external pathogenic attach, to exacerbated acne and rosacea conditions.

Firstly we must remember the skin has an acid mantle, not alkaline mantle, so it helps that skin care is created to support the proper pH of the skin. A probiotic is also acid by nature.

A study performed by the Journal of Dermatological Science suggests that applying probiotics could reduce the levels of acne-causing bacteria without harming the good bacteria on the skin.

The skin, like the gut, is a complex system of bacteria’s that are usually in harmonious balance. Incorrect products, hormones and environmental processes can disrupt the delicate good/bad bacteria balance.

Probiotics are designed to assist the good bacteria to be dominant and hence, help the skin to fight break outs and heal more rapidly.

As we age, the skin gets thinner and studies have shown that AHA’s such as Lactic Acid help increase the skin’s thickness, while helping to reverse skin damage caused by long term UV exposure.

Research has shown that skin health is more than just good creams. We need to look after both inside and out.

At Le Beau we carry the ‘Miss Vitality’ range for inner health which has been passed through the TGA. It is a clinical supplement not just a food supplement which is often the case with many supplements sold.

For more information on these supplements please do not hesitate to call us on (08) 93311122 or you can visit www.miss-vitality.com or email info@miss-vitality.com

Membership Club - Save 10 to 25% on all skin care and treatments for a whole year. 

Le Beau acknowledges how important you, our guests are and without you we would not be here today after 17 years. We have put together an amazing privilege membership club last year to say thank-you and to welcome new and regular guests to our spa.

These packages have been very popular giving our guest not only because of the free unrestricted $$ to use on spa services in the spa but also the ability to get the health benefits from relaxing in the spa and detox benefits from the infra red sauna absolutely Free!

We hope you see the great value in these packages and let us help you take care of your beauty and wellbeing this Year.

Platinum

Receive $2,000 worth of services and
Pay Only $1,500.

That is $500 worth of free services-giving you 25% off services. Plus 15% off your skincare and makeup and 15 passes for the spa and infra read sauna valued at $600

Gold

Receive $1,000 worth of services and
Pay Only $750.

That is $250 worth of free services-giving you 25% off services Plus 10% off all your skin care and makeup plus 10 passes for the spa and infra red sauna. Valued at $400

Silver

Pay $199 and receive:

10% off all your services for 12 months
plus 10 free passes to alfresco spa or infra red sauna valued at $400

What does your skin need at every age?!

Our skin changes with every decade-depressing, yes! I know now at 42 myself I am all too familiar with the changes. Our skin needs different ingredients and there is so much more now to help prevent the signs of aging.

It is more important now than ever before to ensure you are getting the right advice not only for your skin type but also your age.

What are the right advanced treatments you should be having?

20’s-Protect and repair

Prevention is the best cure and well your twenties is the right time for this. It is imperative that a moisturizer and sunscreen is a part of your daily routine. Sun exposure and all the partying are not great for our skins. It is a party for free radicals- Free radical damage from the sun exposure, smoking, alcohol consumption can seriously damage the skin. When you have free radical damage it accelerates the aging process.

The perfect skin care is

• Cleanse
• Tone
• moisturize with sunscreen or apply it separately
• Antioxidants > Vitamin C

30’s- Exfoliate and Rejuvenate

This is when most of us especially Aussie’s see that first line appear. Skin regeneration slows down leading to a dull uneven skin tone. Our production of collagen and elastin begins to slow down.

Product Ingredients: You are looking for in your skin care routine are peptides and retinols. Peptides are found in Dr Aspect Cellablation, they help support the production of collagen and elastin

Treatments: Regular chemical peels or enzyme peels are also the key

If you have developed pigmentation from over exposure to the sun, lightening ingredients will also help and vitamin C will help prevent further damage-Dr Aspect have the highest form of vitamin C and a product called Pigment Punch to help lighten the pigmentation by changing cellular structure, infect produce less melanin.

Products that are a must in your bathroom

• Cleanser
• Toner
• Exfoliate (can have AHA’s)
• Mask
• Sunscreen
• Amazing extras- Vit A, B, C

40’s Plump and Smooth

Many women at this stage start to look at fillers and injectables- This is not for everyone but for those who do like to use these as a part of their skin care routine find it helps to prevent the deepening the wrinkles .

Unfortunately you will find your skin begins to thin > Hylaronic acid is a perfect ingredient to plump up the skin and leave it silky and hydrated.

Thalgo Anti-Aging range contains Hyaluronic acid, Skin Medic TNS contains Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin c .The eyelift from Dr Aspect is perfect for the eyes

Facts: Hyaluronic acid can hold 1000 times its own weight in water and it’s naturally present in our bodies-strength retinols and alpha hydroxyl acids.

50’s Hydrate and Nurture

This is hormonal change time! Many women experience extreme dryness.

Hydrate + Hydrate + Nurture + nurture + nurture. The skin requires ultra hydrating ingredients to stay smooth and supple AND don’t forget the neck-it is a forgotten area and the first area that gives away you real age. Collagen producing products are your best friend, Retinols, stem cells, peptides and glycolic acid all working together to help the skin stay dewy and luminous .

So as you can see if you are still using that old favourite for the past ten years, then you need to ask yourself ‘is it still working. Your skin has changed and so should you skin care routine.

LED light is fast becoming the anti age skin therapy a must to be added to any facial to treat wrinkles. Light Stem System used at Le Beau offers a hand held for home in between clinic treatments.

Celebrity facialist Joanna Vargan religiously used it in her spa on Fifth Avenue.

The main benefits of this treatment are:

• Speeds the healing of the body by 300% (perfect for invasive treatments).
• Build collagen in quantifiable percentages.
• Erases damage to the surface of the skin.
• Gets rid if the fine lines.
• Corrects sun damage.

In a word full of treatments that leave you plucked pulled and raw, I like that this has no pain involved, does not cost the earth and it works!

As an introduction we are offering: 20 minutes will cost you $60 per treatment, or, $40 added to a facial service. You need 1-2 per week for 4-8 weeks only $480- Not bad for fantastic results.

This treatment is perfect for the people who want to look after their skin at home and are too time poor or financial find the cost of other in salon treatments out if reach.

After one treatment you will notice your pours have become more refined. Any blemishes will heal faster than normal-> imagine the results after 8 weeks.

How does it work?

While plants can safely absorb light from the sun, the sun emits harmful UV rays that can do more damage to our skin than good.

Light Stem Therapy used LED light therapy to deliver energy in a similar way plants absorb the light energy from the sun. Light Stem use UV free beneficial light rays that energies cells and stimulate the body’s natural process to build new proteins and regenerate cells.

Each take home light stem product uses different wave lengths or colours of light. When this beneficial light is applied to the skin it helps to increase collagen and elastin production reducing inflammation, speeds healing, increase circulation and destroys bacteria.

We were impressed you will be too!

You need to try it if you can! 

This article is going to look at the 5 causes of ageing. Let’s understand what actually causes us to age, It’s important to understand the causes before we can make the necessary changes.

1. Collagen Breakdown

Represents 75% of the skins dry weight. The quality and quantity plays a big part in the appearance of the skin. If we want to slow down aging it is imperative we slow down the breakdown and degradation of collagen fibers

2. Inflammation

This is how skin defends itself against foreign invades, such as bacteria and viruses. Inflammation also initiates the tissue healing process and limits the damage to skin cells caused by every day, pollution and chemicals. Inflammation is important in the short term – Long term excessive chronic inflammation is one of the most common attributes in early onset skin ageing, signs to looks for: Skin sensitivity, redness and irritation.

3.Oxidation

This involves free radicals which are highly reactive small molecules that can damage virtually any molecule is the body, including the important cellular structure found in the body’s target organ, the skin.

This kind of free radical damage creates havoc in every layer of the skin hypodermis/dermis and epidermis.

Our bodies have been built with internal antioxidants, but they are not enough to protect our skins from irreversible breakdown.

4.Photo defense

Repeated exposure to UVC (ultra violet light) - The sun is responsible for 90% of premature aging, skin damage and skin.

The sun is carcinogenic and harmful to the skin, it only takes a few hours a day over the years of skin exposure to cause noticeable changes to the skin with every bit of exposure the skin loses its ability to repair itself and so the damage begins.

Sun exposure breaks down the collagen and impairs the synthesis of new collagen.

The exposure to the sun also damages the skin‘s ability to spring back, this damaging the elastin. This damage causes the skin to appear loose, wrinkled and leathery.

5.Glycation

This is as a result of a high sugar intake, Glycation causes the skins proteins (like collagen and elastin) to lose their ability to function normally and accelerates skin ageing.

Glycation occurs when excess bodily glucose molecules link to the skins collagen and elastin fibers; this cross link can form chemical bridges between proteins. Glycation fiber’s can become rigid, less elastic and have reduced regenerative ability which can lead to damage such as laxity, cracking and thinning skin

Cellulite is caused by muscular atrophy, this occurs when the layers of muscles becomes weak and undefined and separates from the skin making the unattractive fatty deposits visible.

So the first thing you need to know is that when we treat cellulite it has nothing to do with the skin and everything to do with the muscle underneath the skin, plus you must note that the removal of cellulite has nothing to do with weight loss, that is why even the slimmest of girls can suffer from cellulite.

The good news is we can reverse muscular atrophy and eliminate cellulite. No matter how old you are or no matter how much you weigh.

False beliefs about cellulite!

Cellulite is genetic: ignore what you have heard, cellulite is not a genetic problem and you don’t have to be stuck with it forever. Believing these false hoods will prevent you from taking the steps you need to get rid of your cellulite.

Too old to get rid of cellulite? You can get rid of cellulite no matter how old you are because cellulite is a muscle issue; you can always fix it by strengthening your muscles. With our accent treatment that target specific muscles in the cellulite affected. It is not vigorous or overly strenuous and can be used by women of off fitness levels.

The treatment is unique and directly targets the muscles in the cellulite areas. It focuses on lifting, toning and shaping the muscle layers, pushing them towards the skin and help get rid of the dimpling appearance.

The accent cellulite treatments will give you the result you never would thought would be possible-The cellulite need stimulation to get rid of it.

What is the accent treatment and how does it work-Radio frequency and ultra sound.

Accent works by gradually heating the dermal and sub dermal tissue to tighten and re-contour both superficially and volumetrically

Collagen fibers contract and multiply which forms and improves elasticity

Connective tissue contracts to improve the skin contour texture and architecture

Circulation improves and retained fluid drained from subcutaneous adipose tissue to reduce edema, erythema and overall volume.