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Why Medik8’s Ultimate Recovery Intense is Essential this Winter

Why Medik8’s Ultimate Recovery Intense is Essential this Winter It’s no surprise that dehydrated skin is a widespread problem that seems to come hand in hand with the cold winter months. Lower temperatures and levels of humidity mean the barrier our skin relies on is more at risk of drying out, leading to compromised and uncomfortable skin. This dryness is activated by a process called Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), where colder temperatures rob your skin barrier of the moisture it so badly needs to maintain soft and supple skin. This process sounds intimidating but can actually be fought … Continue reading

Winter Dos and Don’ts

Winter Dos and Don’ts Winter temperatures not only impact upon our warmth but also the radiance of our skin. Many typical habits from Summer can actually cause detriment to the health of your skin which is a big problem many aren’t aware of. We give you 3 Dos and Don’ts for your skin this Winter. DOS Use a humidifier The best investment for Winter is a humidifier, not only will it keep your throat and nose feeling more comfortable if you’re suffering from a cold but also aids in preventing your skin from drying out. Moisturise If you’re still experiencing … Continue reading “Winter Dos and Don’ts”

Indulge in a Body Wrap

Indulge in a Body Wrap For those wondering what body wraps are, it’s exactly as the name suggests… the covering of your body with certain beneficial products! Your body wrap session would begin with a full body scrub to ensure any topical products applied later on during the treatment can receive ultimate absorption by your skin. Our therapists would then wrap you in your choice of a seaweed, clay or plant mask. Don’t worry you’ll feel nice and cosy in the wrap! Just relax, rewind and forget about your worries. As you are dreaming of zero bills and no … Continue reading “Indulge in a Body Wrap”

4 Benefits of Cosmetic Tattoo

4 Benefits of Cosmetic Tattoo Cosmetic tattoo is a form of tattooing that results in permanent makeup that won’t disappear if you shower, swim or even bawl your eyes out. With makeup routines getting longer with all these new product releases every SINGLE DAY, condense your regime a little by trying out cosmetic tattooing. 1- More Shut Eye Why drag yourself out of bed at 6:30am and sleepily do your makeup routine when you can get in another 20 minutes of sleep in the morning all thanks to your brows and eyes already looking on point. Permanent eyeliner, eyebrows or … Continue reading “4 Benefits of Cosmetic Tattoo”

Kiss Goodbye to Flakiness this Winter

Kiss Goodbye to Flakiness this Winter Winter is often associated with dry flaky skin HOWEVER it doesn’t always have to be that way with a good skincare regime. Winter is the perfect season to start doing those heavy-duty facial treatments and applying those thicker skincare products, which means byeeeeee lightweight products (for now). The blasting of heaters sure does keep you nice and toasty but it isn’t a great friend to your skin, remember to keep hydrated from the inside out with that good ol’ h2o for that dewy smooth skin. Exfoliate Exfoliate EXFOLIATE To get that beautiful baby … Continue reading

Skincare: For Men!

Calling all men! Are you guilty of paying more attention to your car or home than you do to your skincare regime? You’re not alone. Men’s skincare and skin treatments can help improve your skin complexion and sustain its youthful appearance. How good would it be to actually look 30 when you’re in your 50s?? Take care of your skin whilst you’re young, it’s worth it in the long run. Skin appearance is important in making you feel more confident and positive, after all you’ll be wearing it every day for the rest of your life! La Peau’s … Continue reading “Skincare: For Men!”

Top 4 Reasons to fall in love with Microdermabrasion

Top 4 Reasons to fall in love with Microdermabrasion In this day and age, we are surrounded by Social Media, following the latest tips & trends to keep our skin in tip top condition! We’re seeing video after video of a new ‘break through’ that will give you that glowing, youthful complexion we all long for. I know what you’re thinking, there must be an easier way to maintain a youthful glow? Answer: Microdermabrasion! Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive, gentle process of using corundum crystals accelerated onto the skin’s surface to buff away any layers of dead skin cells and impurities. … Continue reading

5 REASONS WHY GETTING A MASSAGE IS IMPORTANT (as if you need a reason)

When was the last time you got a massage? Honestly? We’re not talking about the type of massage you get from your significant other, but the type of massage you receive from an experienced therapist. The kind of massage that melts away all your built-up stress and muscle tension from everyday life. A professional remedial massage truly is a natural form of therapy. In today’s modern world there seems to be more stress around than ever before however, massage offers more than just stress relief, it can also help with certain medical conditions too! Everyone deserves a little TLC in … Continue reading

Advanced Skin care with Medik8

At La Peau Skin Rejuvenation, we stock only the best for your skin and in amongst our exclusive range of products we have for you lies this outstanding cosmeceutical range… The Medik8 range! A skin care range designed to fit easily into everyday life that will bring effective, lasting results. Similar to ourselves, Medik8 believe that everyone deserves beautiful skin for life & it’s really simple with this amazing range of products. Every product is a combination of great texture, glorious fragrance & powerful ingredients mixed in with science! As the experts in Vitamin A (aka retinol), Medik8 … Continue reading “Advanced Skin care with Medik8”

All you need to know about IPL Hair Removal

Unwanted facial and body hair can be a very frustrating situation to deal with but don’t worry! At La Peau Skin Rejuvenation we have the ideal treatment to get your skin feeling smoother & softer for longer. …. IPL Hair Removal! You’ll tend to find that IPL Hair Removal is more expensive than a DIY razor job at home however, it’s more cost effective in the long run! Now, let’s get down to the main points here. How does IPL Hair Removal work? The innovative IPL – Laser technology is based on the principle of selective photo … Continue reading