For many, a new year signifies renewal and resolutions. From exercise to sleep to diet, many new year to-do lists focus on health and vitality. So as you stand in the queue to sip from the fountain of youth, you may want to consider facials as a non-invasive feel-good therapy for a fresh-faced complexion and improved skin health. Although when it comes to skincare, there’s no such thing as a quick fix. That’s why many people include facials as part of their holistic long-term skincare regime.
Where better to start looking after your body than with your largest organ – your skin. If your eyes are the windows to your soul, your skin is a reflection of your wellbeing -- because skin is often an indicator of general health. Skin is also a protective organ against germs and infection. This means proper skincare is crucial to maintain the health of your skin. Skin also literally keeps us together as a waterproof wrapping and serves to keep us cool -- we regulate our body temperature by sweating through our skin. Skin is also sensory, enabling us to feel touch, temperature, pain and pleasure. All this means that your skin is super-important so it’s worth looking after.
In our 20s, skin cells replenish about every 28 days compared to around every 50 days by our 40s. Because skin changes as we age, skincare needs also change. But irrespective of your age, a youthful complexion rarely happens by itself, and less so as we age. Besides ageing, there are other factors that negatively impact our skin’s appearance and health, which includes pollutants, stress, sleep, sun and lifestyle. All this takes its toll on our skin. The good news is there are a few things you can do to look after your skin, especially through a hot, humid and sunny summer.
• Cleanse your skin daily, or twice daily.Over and above good daily skincare habits, regular facials can further bring out the best in your skin and keep your skin looking youthful and healthy for the long term. There are different types of facials depending on your specific needs and skin goals. Ayurvedic facials use only pure and 100% natural ingredients as a holistic approach to healing, known to moisturise and hydrate, calm and cleanse, tone and rehydrate. Suited to all skin types, Ayurvedic facials are based on an ancient Indian philosophy of whole-body healing while respecting nature.
Benefits of regular facials include: • Enhances mood and relaxesSkincare is a way of life, from the outside in and the inside out. For healthy skin 365, lifestyle choices include a balanced healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and whole foods. Try to reduce your intake of highly processed foods and sugary snacks (which cause inflammation), and quit smoking and limit alcohol (which dehydrates). Exercising regularly increases blood flow to the skin, nourishing skin cells and keeping them vital. Also drink enough water to stay hydrated, but not excessively -- about 13 cups for men and 9 cups for women is a daily general rule. And sleep more!
While we may not manage to stick to a long list of new year’s resolutions, some resolutions may be easier to follow through on than others, and bring pleasure as we tick the list. Facials, as a non-invasive, relaxing and natural feel-good skincare routine is an easy one to keep with clear benefits of glowing skin and a greater sense of wellbeing for the long term.
Bondi Junction Massage & Float Centre is a restorative and remedial oasis of calm and wellbeing in the heart of Sydney’s eastern suburbs, treating thousands of clients since 1985. Our centre is OPEN, adhering to a COVID Safety Plan. To find out more about our facials and any of our other treatments, please make contact or book now.
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