Fractional Resurfacing Laser Facial Diary

Have you ever heard of a Fractional Resurfacing Laser Facial? Or maybe just a Laser Resurfacing Facial?

Yep, they’re the same thing!

Perhaps you’ve never heard of this treatment and are intrigued as to what it is.

Maybe you’ve heard of it but want to know what it’s like.

It might be that you have an upcoming treatment and want to know what to expect.

You’re in the right place! I’m Amy, Owner of Pure Emporium, and I received a Fractional Resurfacing Laser Facial Treatment during our Laser Training back in June and wanted to share my experience with you!

You’ll also read my results and why I’m loving my treatment journey…

MOTHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDE

Mum’s the word!

Mother's Day is just around the corner (Sunday 27th March).
With less than 2 weeks to go, we want to make sure you're ready with a gorgeous gift for a deserving Mum this year.

What to buy?!

We’re here to help.

The art of gifting something that cannot be replicated at home pays dividends in the form of relaxation and time out. Following years of salon experience, and knowing what people love to be gifted, here’s 3 different things that we would recommend for Mother’s Day:

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.

WHY SHOULD I USE A FACE MASK?

An Environ face mask should be a staple in your at-home skincare routine. Not only will it add luxury and a feel of “pamper” to your routine, but it will also be VERY beneficial for your skin. They are used to target specific skin concerns. They can promote hydration, remove excess oils, and refine your pores. Some are even SUPER anti-ageing.

Give your skin the treatment it deserves. Think of it as a mini-facial in the comfort of your own home. Whether your using them for a quick fix, or even as a more intense treatment, a face mask will do wonders for your skin!

WILL STRESS AGE ME?

Stress is something that our body naturally reacts to.

When the body is put in a position of stress, the hormone 'cortisol' gets released.

Unfortunately our skin, is an immediate stress target when life's 'overload' triggers the brain and skin cells to release the hormone called cortisol.

When we think of stress, we think of being bogged down with a million things and life getting overwhelming.

Let’s look at stress a little deeper…

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!

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…

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….

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…

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:

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…

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…

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…

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.

WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE YOUR MAKEUP OFF AT NIGHT?

It's been said that by leaving your makeup on at night it will age you by 24 hours.
That's adding an extra day onto your looks! We don't want that!

Throughout the day, dirt, grime, excess oils and pollution sit on the surface of your skin or makeup. Without washing this off, it will stay there when you go to bed.

The thought of this transferring to our pillow is pretty grim.

Apart from not wanting to be a dirty dolly, why else is taking your makeup off at night so important?!

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