Facial Reflexologywhy is it so good for you

Chinese Reflexology for Your Face: Hydrate Your Skin from the Inside Out with Traditional Chinese Medicine.

So here’s the secret to looking younger and having really good skin… Be healthy and harmonious on the inside.

Yin and Yang

To understand the ancient Chinese Medicine theory behind this approach to feeling & looking younger?

We should look at yin and yang. They’re an essential cornerstone of Chinese philosophy and Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

Yin is the black shape, and it represents female, night, rest, internal, and water. 

Yang is the white shape, and it represents male, daytime, external, action, and fire.

These two elements depend on each other and when operating at their best, they will be balanced. 

Day and night follow each other and rest and action go together. 

If either one gets unbalanced you create dis-ease in the body and this leads to I’ll health. 

When I see really dry skin and wrinkles I see an imbalance in Yin ( Yin is water 💦 , Yang is fire 🔥  ) 

And just like everything in life, as we age our Yin & Yang become depleted. 

Yin is feminine so woman are naturally a bit more Yin than the males, so when Yin starts to wane woman are going to see the aging skin more. 

Smokers usually have premature wrinkling, and from the Chinese Medicine perspective, it’s because the smoker is introducing the fire element—the cigarette into their bodies. The health of the lungs is reflected in the skin, so introducing fire into the lungs results in a yin deficiency, and that’s going to lead to the wrinkles.  

So what can we do about it?

Try and keep yourself balanced. Replenish your Yin, the inner body will become balanced and this will reflect on your appearance. 

Then you can work on the surface appearance with the specific creams and serums that suit your skin. But remember without addressing any underlying imbalances we are not addressing the root causes and any change win our appearance will be temporary. 

So the good news is, that you can strengthen your body’s internal organs and boost your energy meridians by balancing your Yin and Yang. When that starts to happen I can see a noticeable difference in the skin, you can actually see the inner glow. 

This little blog got written after a FaceTime conversation with my sister Christina Forte, a fabulous acupuncturist based in the Uk. She was asking me how I developed from a Reflexologist ( BA Hons ) into a Dermal therapist specialising in the skin. For me it was a natural progression. As I performed reflexology and facial reflexology I found more and more people seeking me out. They wanted to an alternative to fillers and Botox and I had the knowledge, the training and the desire to deliver exceptional treatments that could erase the signs of aging and reverse the damage. 

To this day my favourite treatments are the anti aging ones. We can take it slow and steady or be more active and use various hi tech options to get the results. I find it very exciting and extremely rewarding. 

These days I’m generally booked our 4-6 weeks in advance and I have to be very mindful of taking time off and keeping myself in balance. 

It’s never to late to start. One of my favourite bookings was a hothouse grandmother who was going to be attending her grandsons wedding and all she wanted was a facial that would make her look less sad. ( when your skin drops, you do kinda look a bit sad) so we performed a non-surgical facelift, using the power of radio frequency to tighten and lift her face. The results were fabulous, even if I do say so myself. It’s still one of my favourite pics. 

You can find me working away in my home based clinic in Winthrop, Wednesday to Saturday ( Tuesdays an admin day, so a good time to call 📞 me) 

I’ve made life as easy as possible for you by putting all my info, prices and appointment system online. You can even reschedule your own appointments if need to. 

Any questions feel free to pm me, I’m always happy to help if I can. 

www.solerevivalperth.com

How to get younger looking eyes

To get younger looking eyes consider Dermapen microneedling, it is highly effective in improving the appearance of the skin around your eyes. The non-invasive procedure kickstarts a natural boost in collagen and elastin production which plumps the skin, improves the texture, and reduces pigmentation. The results of Dermapen microneedling eye bags are diminished pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles. As a bonus, thicker skin also helps disguise any tiny blood vessels, reducing the appearance of dark circles under your eyes. We’re based in Perth and can help all of our local customers with microneedling.

Looking for younger looking eyes?

Solving Your Eye-Specific Skin Concerns

Microneedling Eye Bags

Microneedling eyes

We don’t recommend microneedling delicate skin near your eyes yourself. If you want to experience Dermapen microneedling eyes, book a treatment at Sole Revival Skin & Body Clinic, a Dermapen Authorised Treatment Provider.

*If you want to continue to keep your eyes looking young, you need to invest in a good sunscreen. Look for one that contains the physical barriers Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide for superior protection without irritation. Investing in a tinted sunscreen helps conceal any dark circles under eyes.

Featured in our SPF & COVER RECOVER products.

Proven Ways to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

Deep purple, blue or brown patches to the inside or under your eyes make you look more tired and older than you are.

The good news is that no genies or spells are required to lighten and brighten your eyes.

What Causes Dark Circles Under Eyes?

The skin under your eyes is different from the rest of your face as it contains less collagen and oil glands. Paying attention to this area before you notice any darkness or wrinkles will pay dividends later on.

That’s because, over time, your skin loses the ability to produce collagen, resulting in thinner, more transparent skin. In this case, your skin isn’t changing colour, but the blood vessels under your eyes stand out more prominently. Doing what you can to boost collagen and plump the skin keeps dark circles at bay.

However, dark patches can also be the result of hyperpigmentation. In which case, regulating the production of pigment is your aim.

Some of the causes of dark circles include:

Allergies

Hay fever

Eczema

Contact dermatitis

Fatigue

Smoking and drinking alcohol

Frequent rubbing of the eyes

Sunlight exposure

Darker skin tone or a family history increases your chances of developing dark circles.

Dermapen Treatments™ for Dark Circles

If you want your under-eye bags to disappear and stay gone, try microneedling with Dermapen. The incredibly fine needles create flawless micro-injuries to boost the production of collagen for months to come.

If the thought of needles near your eyes alarms you, you can relax—the needle depth and speed are adjusted for delicate areas. And while your Authorised Treatment Provider will safely microneedle around the outer eye area, the entire region benefits from the collagen-boosting effect. As a bonus, you can expect a significant reduction in fine lines too. Bye-bye crow’s feet! 👏👏👏

Book in Jules at Sole Revival Skin & Body Clinic who is a DermapenWorld Authorised Treatment Provider at www.solerevivalperth.com

Dermapen skin needling for younger looking eyes at Sole Revival Skin & Body Clinic based in Winthrop, Perth

Calm and Clear Your Rosacea

ROSACEA DERMAPEN TREATMENT

Rosacea flare-ups often start at your nose and butterfly out to your cheeks and even forehead or chin. Rosacea Dermapen Treatments™ can minimise the appearance of common symptoms and help you achieve a more even complexion.

Calm Redness – Feel Confident

There are 3 main types of rosacea that vary in symptoms from red erythema to papules and pustules and even a thickening of the skin.

While there’s no known cure for rosacea, Dermapen skin needling can successfully minimise the appearance of common symptoms by normalising the creation of blood vessels (known as angiogenesis) and releasing regulatory growth factors.

skin Needling also increase the integrity of the 2 layers of your skin (dermis and epidermis) to increase density and resiliency. Redness becomes visibly reduced and the complexion feels more balanced and less reactive.

Rosacea Dermapen Treatments

Clinical Procedure 

Your first stop is a clinical consultation, where your practitioner will determine how many procedures and at what intervals you require to reduce your rosacea symptoms. The Dermapen 4 device creates flawless, virtually pain-free, micro-channels which activate the skin’s self-rejuvenation function. As your skin heals, it promotes the production of collagen to re-densify and fortify the tissue. Capillaries are strengthened and their networks more regulated for a visibly clearer and rejuvenated effect, with the appearance of redness rapidly decreasing.

To maximise your treatment results there are a few products that are recommended.

TRI-PHASE CLEANSER

Revolutionary transformation technology locks moisture into your skin while removing makeup and impurities. As water is added, it transforms on your face from balm to gel to milk. Suitable for use on normal, combination and dry skin, our gentle face cleanser reduces the visible signs of aging, pigmentation and dehydration.

ANTIOXIDANT COCKTAIL

This superb blend of antioxidants works like an environmental shield, guarding against free radical attacks resulting from both natural and environmental factors. Dp Dermaceuticals ANTIOXIDANT COCKTAIL™ is your must-have serum to reverse the signs of ageing, brighten skin tone and tighten loose skin.

TIGHTENS & BRIGHTENS

PROTECTS AGAINST FREE RADICALS

ENVIRONMENTAL SHIELD

• SKIN VENEER

  Lock in moisture and shield your skin from environmental impurities with SKIN VENEER™. This carefully balanced moisturiser contains a blend of peptides, proteins, botanicals, and cholesterol which replicate your skin’s natural barrier function for superior protection. It offers a welcome boost of hydration to skin affected by age, sensitivity, xerosis, dermatitis, or eczema.

  • LUXURIOUS HYDRATING MOISTURISER

  • LOCKS IN CORRECTIVES

  • PROTECTS AGAINST FREE RADICALS

Product information

Products for rosacea

About Botox

1. Botox doesn’t actually erase wrinkles 

Since Botox is, of course, a treatment for wrinkles and fine lines, you would think that the injections would erase those unwanted imperfections. 

But as it turns out, for most patients, Botox is more preventative than restorative. Its active ingredient “freezes” facial muscles to keep you from contracting them in ways that deepen lines and wrinkles. 

“Any line that is present at rest, whether it is an etched in frown line, or a deep wrinkle, is not going to disappear with Botox. Botox is not an iron,” says medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatologist Dr. Estee Williams, MD.

2. It’s temporary (more temporary than I thought) 

Some people think that Botox is going to be a one off treatment. But this simply isn’t true. 

“The average duration for Botox for glabella [the lines between the brows], forehead, and lateral crows’ feet is approximately three to four months. And there are certain factors that may make Botox fade faster. 

“Patients who exercise a lot or who are very expressive may feel that the Botox lasts closer to three months,”

3. It does hurt (for a little while, at least) 

While experiences vary, most peopl find that the multiple injections are significantly more intense than the “mosquito bite” pinprick they are led to believe.  Most peopl felt pain for at least half an hour after the injections. 

They were also unprepared for the sound the syringe made as it plugged its contents into their skin: like crunching boots on snow or the signature crack of bending a glow stick. (Not a sound you normally want applied to your head.) Thankfully, however, this disturbing auditory aspect lasted just a few seconds.

4. There are certain things you can’t do afterward 

Your doctor will instruct you that, for the next six hours, do not to exercise, lie down, or take Ibuprofen (or any other blood-thinning medications), which could increase bruising at the injection sites. Also, Immediately after your Botox injections, keep your head level and do not bend your head forward for two hours. No heavy exercise until the next day.”

Is Botox Poisonous?

Here’s What You Need to Know

Medically reviewed by Catherine Hannan, M.D. — Written by Emily Cronkleton — Updated on May 1, 2018

• Safety

• Use

• Side effects

• Long-term effects

• Takeaway

What is Botox?

Botox is an injectable drug made from botulinum toxin type A. This toxin is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Although this is the same toxin that causes botulism — a life-threatening form of food poisoning — its effects vary according to the amount and type of exposure. For example, Botox is only injected in small, targeted doses.

When injected, Botox blocks signals from your nerves to your muscles. This prevents the targeted muscles from contracting, which can ease certain muscular conditions and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What are the side effects to watch for?

Although Botox injections are relatively safe, minor side effects are possible. These include:

• pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site

• headache

• fever

• chills

Some side effects are tied to the area of injection. For example, if you receive injections in the eye area, you may experience:

• drooping eyelids

• uneven eyebrows

• dry eyes

• excessive tearing

Injections around the mouth may result in a “crooked” smile or drooling.

Most side effects are usually temporary and should fade within a few days.

However, drooping eyelids, drooling, and asymmetry are all caused by the unintentional effects of the toxin on muscles surrounding the target areas of the drug, and these side effects may take several weeks to improve as the toxin wears off.

In rare cases, you may develop botulism-like symptoms. Seek immediate medical attention if you begin experiencing:

• difficulty speaking

• difficulty swallowing

• difficulty breathing

• vision problems

• loss of bladder control

• general weakness

• The results of a 2015 review suggest that adverse effects may appear after the 10th or 11th injection.

• For example, researchers in one included studyTrusted  observed 45 participants over the course of 12 years. The participants regularly received Botox injections. 

  During this time, 20 cases of adverse side effects were reported. These included:

  • difficulty swallowing

  • drooping eyelid

  • neck weakness

  • nausea

  • vomiting

  • blurred vision

  • general or marked weakness

  • difficulty chewing

  • hoarseness

  • edema

  • difficulty speaking

  • heart palpitations

  More research is needed to understand the potential long-term effects.

personally I think that there are better options available, such as the non surgical facelift, using radio frequency technology to improve your skins elasticity.
Skin needling is also a great alternative to Botox and can not only increase your collagen production but improve your skins overall appearance, eliminating lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, acne and enlarged pores.

How to get glowing skin

How to get GLOWING SKIN

To achieve naturally beautiful glowing skin follow a few steps and do them consistently.

Create a regular daily skincare routine using good quality products. ( your skin therapist will guide you in what products will benefit your skin the most)

Here’s my 5 fundamental skincare steps.

Step 1: Cleanse

Cleansing leaves your skin feeling clarified and refreshed, creating the perfect canvas for the rest of the skincare routine.

Step 2: Penetrate

Serums penetrate the deeper layers of the skin to promote regeneration and balancing of the skin.

Step 3: Correct

Incorporating a corrector into the skincare routine after the serum can help tackle specific skin concerns, such as wrinkles, acne, sun damage, rosacea.

Step 4: Moisturise

A good moisturiser replenishes the skin’s hydration levels and serves to protect the skin barrier

Step 5: Protect

The last step is to protect the skin from environmental agents that can cause premature ageing, such as the sun. Remember even in winter you need to wear an SPF

While there are five fundamental steps to a skincare routine, the products that we recommend you to use at each stage will differ according to your unique skin. So get yourself a daily routine and once a month get a professional treatment done with a trusted and qualified skin expert.

Not sure what treatment to book in for? Book a customised facial at Sole Revival Skin & Body Clinic, and we will create a treatment that will be perfect for your skin

Is there a magic bullet for your skin?

Look at this great pic. It has males, females, a mix of ages and they are all unique in their diet and lifestyles. So can you honestly say that the same facial and the same products will give them all good results? No they will not. This is the number 1 reason every facial here at Sole Revival is created specifically for you. Great skin happens when its tailored for YOU. Your skin is unique and had its very own special requirements. With Jules at Sole Revival to guide you, you will find that your facial treatments and your skincare products will knock your wee cotton socks off. Using the exact ingredients that YOUR skin needs is a game changer. No more wasting money on the latest fad, the must have product or the one that your best friend/sister/social influencer tells you had worked wonders on them. Get back to the basics: Cleanse, hydrate, protect. With the right product for you.

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