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Summer is here at last! After many months kept under wraps, most bodies need some extra love and attention to get them ready to face the world this time of year. For even the most low-maintenance ladies, there are certain beauty treatments that are absolutely essential.

1. Eyebrow Wax and Eyelash Tint

Get your brows in shape with a wax. My advice would be to never try this yourself. Leave the initial treatment to the professionals, and you should find it easy to maintain yourself at home with tweezers. An eyelash tint will transform your eyes and eliminate the need for mascara. Try the blue/black tint for the darkest shade (never fear – it is not bright blue!). Both treatments are great value. They are inexpensive, can be carried out in your lunch break, and last for weeks.

2. Hair Removal

There are tons of easy and effective hair removal devices and products available. You can wax, shave, use a hair removal cream, epilator device, or even try laser hair removal for a more permanent solution. Whatever your method, in my opinion this exercise is simply non-negotiable. Try to incorporate hair removal into your regular beauty routine and it need not be a chore.

3. Pedicure

Give your tootsies a treat with a pedicure. Months in boots do our poor little feet no favours, and the reality is that hard skin removal may be required to transform our hooves before we dare venture out in sandals. Paint your toenails with a bright polish and you are hot to trot. Hope you have fun in the sun!

Let us consider in more depth some of the beauty treatments that are currently available.

Skincare treatments

When it comes to selecting a beauty treatment, facials are always a popular choice. Regular facials can help to improve circulation, encourage cellular regeneration, promote lymph drainage and soften skin. The beauty therapist will cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize your skin, using products tailored according to your skin type. A soothing massage, using a variety of different techniques is usually incorporated into the treatment and masks may also be used to tighten, hydrate or firm the skin. A treatment session may also include aftercare advice on how best to look after your skin

Eyebrow and Eyelash treatments

Whether removal of stray hairs or a complete reshaping is required, beauty therapists can shape the eyebrows using tweezers, wax or threading techniques. The goal is to ensure that the eyebrows are shaped to suit an individual’s face shape. An alternative treatment option is eyebrow and eyelash tinting. It is worth considering if you have changed your hair colour, have very fair eyebrows and eyelashes or prefer not to wear makeup. It can add depth and definition to your eyes. Eyelash perming can also add definition to the eyes. This treatment is particularly suitable for individuals who have short or straight lashes and the curl will last for several weeks.

Manicure & Pedicure

Poorly maintained hands and nails can let down an otherwise perfectly groomed individual. A professional manicure will ensure that your nails look neat and tidy and ultimately help to improve the condition of your nails. A manicure usually involves moisturising of the hands and nails, shaping and buffing of the nails, tidying the cuticles and application of nail enamel. In addition to working on the toenails, a pedicure includes a foot soak and removal of hard skin. Manicures and pedicures may also include a massage.

Body treatments

Body masks and wraps are another popular treatment option and can help to improve the texture of the skin, help to eliminate toxins and encourage lymphatic drainage. Clay, mud and sea salts are just some of the numerous products available for application to the body after exfoliation has taken place. By wrapping the body in cotton bandages for example, removal of impurities from the skin is encouraged. Other treatments are available that can encourage weight loss, firming of the skin and reduction of the appearance of cellulite.

Beauty therapists may also offer more specialised treatments for specific problems.

Regardless of the treatment you choose, by discussing with your therapist what you hope to achieve the best possible outcomes can be reached.

Caring for our skin is something men and women both worry about. It’s never enjoyable to deal with dry or oily skin that can cause conditions such as acne and overall itchiness. If you really care about what you use on your skin, you should follow the rule of thumb that anything your put on your face or skin should be safe enough to eat. With different perfumes, synthetics and other ingredients present store manufactured products, making our own beauty products might just be the best alternative. Here we offer you a few ideas for skin masques that are made from natural ingredients that can be found in your own home and that will not cause your skin any problems. These are skin care beauty treatment you should try on a regular basis.

Let’s start with excessively oily skin. Most of the time manufactured products are too harsh on the skin and don’t absorb the oil like it should. If you do find a product that works, you could be left with extremely dry skin. Trying to find a happy medium with store bought products can be difficult. Make a masque of honey and one egg white and apply it to the problem areas. Leave it on for 10 minutes than wash off with a mild cleanser. Papaya pulp with lemon juice, fruit juice with vitamin C and cooked carrots with honey can also be used to make a masque that will soak up the excessive oils.

We all know that cucumber slices are great to lighten dark circles from your eyes and make them feel cool. You can also use grated raw potato wrapped in a piece of cheesecloth. By applying both of them to your eyes for about 15 to 20 minutes at a time, you’ll notice that the dark circles have faded. This technique also reduces eye puffiness and can be a pleasant and relaxing experience. Apply a restorative eye gel that contains COQ10, brown algae, vitamin E, and other ingredients that will nourish the eyes.

Dry skin can be handled with a masque made of 1 tablespoon of olive oil mixed with 2 tablespoons of fresh cream. Apply it to your face and leave it on for ten minutes to hydrate and nourish your skin. You should make sure that the two ingredients are as fresh as possible and do not have any flavoring or preservatives in them. To control dry skin, you should use this masque once a week for the best results possible.

Finally, honey makes a great facial masque for any type of skin. If you can get your hands on active manuka honey, then you will have the most effective skin care product nature can provide. Before smearing the honey all over your face, open your pores up by applying a very warm and damp towel to your face. Apply the honey and leave it on your face for twenty minutes for the best results. Rinse the honey off with warm water and then splash cold water over your face to make sure your pores are closed before gently patting your face dry. You can add plain, natural yogurt to the honey for a more nourishing masque. Apply this once a week to your face and you’ll notice your skin is smoother and softer than before.

Natural skin care products – either ones that are 100% natural from a manufacturer or ones that you make yourself – are the best items to use on your skin. Try to stay away from harsh chemicals and ingredients. They will do more damage to your skin than you can imagine. By taking care of your skin now, you will be thankful in the future.