Posts in Health & Beauty
WHAT IS A SKIN ANALYSIS CONSULTATION?

Introducing our brand new Skin Analysis Machine. The Observ 520X.

Are you ready to find out about your skin in greater detail? At Pure Emporium, we have introduced a skin analysis machine which will allow our skin experts to see your skin and any concerns that you may want to treat at both, epidermal and dermal layer. This clever machine was scientifically developed on the principle of skin fluorescence. Allowing us to examine your skin’s health at a deeper level.

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HOW LONG DOES SKINCARE TAKE TO WORK?

Are you wanting to see results yesterday?!

Shouting out to all my impatient humans out there!

Are you the type of person that tries something, doesn't see results within a week, and then shoves the bottle of whatever you’re using in the drawer and start searching for an alternative? If so, this information is definitely for you!

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IS ENVIRON GOOD FOR SENSITIVE SKIN?

Sensitive skin or Reactive skin is something that we come across frequently.

When our skin is working at it’s best, it has the protective layer that locks in moisture and prevents anything penetrating through it and causing issues. When this layer gets damaged, which can be caused by a number of factors, your skin becomes sensitive or reactive to things in the environment or what you use on it topically.

The best way to think of this is ‘irritated.’ If your skin is irritated it will feel like one, some or all of the below:

  • Itchy and tight

  • Red

  • Blotchy

Sensitive skin is more delicate, and more susceptible to reactions caused by external factors - weather, pollution, chemicals, makeup, household cleaning products and general cosmetics.

Let’s look at the best way of treating it…

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WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID?

Oooooo where do we start! We LOVE Hyaluronic Acid!

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in skin known for its incredible capacity to attract and hold onto 1000x its weight in water / moisture. It assists in replenishing skin to enhance a healthy, supple look and feel.

It works like a sponge, to help retain the moisture and plump the skin.

As we age our skin loses the ability to retain the water, and the amount of Hyaluronic Acid that our body naturally creates depletes. (Yet another downside to ageing, sorry folks!) Over time, wrinkles and lines will form and our skin will lose it’s ‘bounce’.

It works alongside Vitamin A incredibly well. It attracts and holds onto moisture in the skin cells and gives the skin more of a plumped and smooth appearance! When you’re using products containing Vitamin A alongside Hyaluronic Acid, your skin is set for a breath of fresh air….

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SKIN NEEDLING / MICRO NEEDLING AT HOME

Needling the skin is something that is SUPER effective… when it's done in the correct way, with the correct tools, following on with the correct products!

What's the purpose of micro-needling? It's designed to push your active topical skincare deeper into your skin. The needles create tiny little channels where the products saturate to lower layers of the skin, and we always hit home about getting the products to the lowest layers will create more change - FACT.

Environ launched the world's FIRST cosmetic roller and pioneered the concept of Micro-Needling more than 20 years ago.

The truth is, when you move up the scale with your Vitamin A levels, your skin becomes more protected, which is exactly what we want, but it also means we need to do more to get what we want to where it needs it - which is where the needling comes in.

Microneedling / at home skin rollers / Skin Needling all mean the same thing and is something that we highly recommend…

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HOW TO HELP GET RID OF BLACKHEADS

Blackheads look like little dark dots, usually flat to the skin’s surface within the pore.

These can be caused by a build up of oil mixed with dead skin cells, blocking the hair follicles meaning the oil that would normally flow through becomes trapped and clogs up.

When the pore becomes blocked and congested in this way, and when it gets to the skin’s surface and oxygen hits it, it causes it to turn black / dark in colour - (where the name ‘blackhead’ comes from.)

A blackhead commonly gets mistaken for dirt being stuck in the pores - untrue!

We know that exfoliating in the right way will help clear skin. I repeat, THE RIGHT WAY. This is not by using harsh granular scrubs that will strip the skin of it’s natural oils. We need those oils for the skin to work at it’s best, as well as looking great.

We've been talking with Environ about the best way to help you get rid of them at home, with their incredible products!

Here's the best way of fighting them off at home whilst giving your skin a gorgeous glow:

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WHAT ARE PEPTIDES IN SKINCARE?

Peptides! We love them!

They definitely aren't a new thing to the industry of skincare, and they certainly aren’t going anywhere!

Peptides are needed and very necessary when it comes to anti-aging skincare.

If you’re looking for younger looking skin, peptides within the formulation are a must.

In a nutshell, peptides are Cell Communicators - telling the skin to do something specific. When applied topically to the skin, they act as little messengers, triggering skin cells to perform specific functions such as building collagen and elastin, along with encouraging skin to look and act younger.

Let’s look at peptides in more detail…

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WEDDING PREP - SKIN READY

CONGRATULATIONS!! You’re Engaged and your big day awaits!

You've booked the venue. You've chosen your bridesmaids and groomsmen. You've found your dream dress.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR SKIN?

You deserve to look and feel your best on your wedding day, and your skin is the biggest feature on you.

Regardless of how far in advance your wedding is, we can help assist you with hints, tips and support prior to your big day, to get the gorgeous bridal glow.

No matter how you choose to celebrate, it's all about you. This means you want your skin to reflect your inner glow and happiness from the big day, to your honeymoon and beyond.

From skincare to self-care - looking after yourself during the lead up is imperative.

Here’s a generic guide to how we would support you towards your big day…

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WHEN SHOULD I START USING ANTI-AGEING PRODUCTS?

Have you ever wondered when the best time is to start using anti-ageing skincare?
We hear the statement: 'my mum's skin was amazing so mine will be too!’ frequently as well.
I don’t want to be the fun police or anything but this isn’t necessarily the case…

We control 80-90% of the way our skin will age. It’s a fact that 80-90% of the way we age is determined by what we do to the skin. Sun exposure, stress, alcohol, smoking, diet, digestion - all of these things will hugely impact the ageing process long-term.

This means that only 10-20% of the way we age will be down to genetics. So if you’re solely basing how you think you will age on those further up in your family tree… you may well be disappointed.

Maybe you think you should start using anti ageing skincare when you turn 30? 40? Perhaps when you hit the big 5-0?
It's a question we're asked frequently, and if you're not already using specific anti-ageing skincare, you need to keep on reading...

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THE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RETINOL

Retinol is a true buzz word when it comes to skincare, but there's a lot of confusion that surrounds it. Let's dig deep into what it actually is.

Fact - Retinol IS VITAMIN A. Yep. It's the same thing.

Vitamin A comes in many different forms. And Retinol is simply one of them.

The many forms derived from Vitamin A ultimately, all of these forms do the exact same thing. Inside the skin, they change to Retinoic Acid.

All of these forms of Vitamin A transform in the skin to Retinoic Acid at different speeds, and it's this that the skin recognises and thrives from to become healthy and helps to repair skin cells as well as a whole host of benefits- It will strengthen the skin, boost immunity, balance oil production and has HUGE anti-ageing benefits.

It’s the way the skin will cope with them that differentiates between them. Let’s dig deeper…

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HOW TO GET RID OF ACNE

Acne. This word means something different to a lot of people.

We always think of teenage skin when we think of acne, but adult acne is on the rise and it's important we know exactly what we can do to treat it.

Let's start by understanding it, because once we’ve done that, we can then know how to treat it!

Here we explain exactly why acne happens, how we can treat it, along with recommendations and advice to you for moving forwards.

Let’s treat acne and enjoy clearer skin!

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MEDICAL GRADE SKINCARE VS HIGH STREET PRODUCTS

You may go to the high street for your shopping, and you might see skincare in the aisles at the supermarket… but what is the true difference between the quality of these products versus what you can purchase at the beauty / aesthetic salon?

If you’re a big fan of skincare, or visit a salon regularly, you have more than likely seen that the brands a salon will provide are different to those you see on the high street or supermarket shelves. At Pure Emporium we do exactly this.

But what really is ‘medical grade skincare’? Why does it differ to high street brands, and why should you consider spending your hard-earned cash on it, when you can get products cheaper in town?

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THE BENEFITS OF MASSAGE

It’s so important to take time out of your daily life to purely rest, recharge and give your brain time to switch off whilst rebalancing the mind.

We LOVE delivering your relaxing treatments here at Pure Emporium.

We know that massage plays a huge role in relaxation, but what are the other benefits?!

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Maskne. Skin issues from wearing masks?

The face masks we are wearing on a daily basis are causing havoc for our skin. We aren’t used to it, our skin isn’t used to it and it’s creating skin concerns such as dryness, breakouts and congestion around the mouth, nose and cheek area. Does this sound familiar?

Read our Top Tips to overcoming ‘Maskne’ and the skin concerns created by wearing masks on a regular basis to get your skin back on track regarding it’s healthy, feeling good and looking gorgeous.

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FALL INTO THE SALON - LIMITED EDITION TREATMENTS AND OFFERS

The crunchy leaves are falling, the gorgeous orange and brown tones are in sight, the nights are drawing in, the conkers can be found, the heating is being turned on, the warm coats are making an appearance, and the winter boots are climbing back out of their summer hiding places.

We know you need two things. Relaxation, and Skincare.

Read our tailored Limited Edition Treatments of the month to assist you target these concerns and offer you the solution you need to transition into Autumn with wellbeing in toe.

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The Best Anti-Ageing Skincare Treatments

Ageing is something we are all trying to avoid.

Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself, or caught yourself in the mirror and thought, oh my god, where did those lines come from?! When did I start looking old?!

Now, my motto is that prevention is always better than cure - however if you’ve got to the stage of not knowing what to do next to reverse the signs of ageing, it’s important you know which way to turn, and what options you have available to you.

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Back To School Soothing Limited Edition Treatments

The children are now back to school, after what feel like the longest time off in forever and at long last some sort of routine may resume.

It's a fresh start for the children.

How much time have you taken out just for yourself over the last 6 months?

This is the perfect time for a fresh start for you too.

Put yourself first.

Give yourself something back.

Our September Limited Edition treatments have been created with total relaxation in mind and are based on giving yourself some time back.

We believe you deserve it, and you should too.

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“No Holiday, No Cry” Limited Edition Treatments

‘No Holiday, No Cry’ are our Limited Edition Holiday Style Treatments - relaxation with a holiday twist!

Did you have your summer holiday cancelled this year? If so, you aren’t on your own! We have something to offer you…

Available through to Saturday 5th September 2020, have a read of what treatments we are delivering to ensure total relaxation this summer.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANING YOUR MAKEUP BRUSHES

The importance of cleaning makeup brushes is sometimes rather overlooked. What would you say if you were told there could be more bacteria lying in between the bristles of your makeup brsh than on your toilet seat? I can see your face grimacing right now!

Here’ the truth about why you should clean your makeup brushes and how to clean your brushes in the future..

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MEGAN’S FAVOURITE ENVIRON PRODUCT 'COSMETIC ROLL-CIT.'

Since training with Environ, 2 years ago, my knowledge regarding products expanded profusely and I began using their products at home. I started off using the Environ Starter Kit. This comes with a full-size AVST 1 Moisturizer, a full-size Vita Peptide Eye Gel, as well as a few other sample products. I found the Environ products so easy to use.

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