Make Your Skin Glow

Do you know how to improve your skin? It’s pretty simple really. And don’t feel that just because you have neglected your skin’s well being for years that you can’t begin to take charge today.

Print out the face mapping drawing (below), sit in front of a mirror and review each step, including the questions listed here. Once complete, you will know what products best fit your skin needs. But remember, consistency is vital. Without an ongoing skin care regimen, your efforts today are wasted. Stick with it and before you know it, your skin will be glowing!

QUESTION:
Look at Zone 1and 3. Is your skin congested? Is there a break out?

ANSWER:
Your shampoo is likely wrong for your skin type. It probably includes too much moisture. Make sure that you always rinse hair thoroughly at the hair line.

QUESTION:
Is it your skin dehydrated? Do you see horizontal lines?

ANSWER:
There are two ways to respond to this dilemma. First, you need to make sure that you properly remove makeup and cleansers. Secondly, there are very likely internal issues that cause this dehydration. Poor digestion and an obvious lack of water intake are major players. For those with a history of bladder problems skin dehydration is common.

QUESTION:
Look at Zone 2. Is it your skin congested? Do you see any redness, flakiness or vertical lines?

ANSWER:
Excess oil production and poor hygiene when removing eyebrow hair can cause these issues. It is imperative that you take care of your waxing or plucking in a clean area with sterile equipment. Wine, and a heavy intake of rich foods, possible lactose intolerance and late night eating can also be the cause.

QUESTIONS:
Look at Zones 4 and 10. Does your skin Does your skin appear to be congested or burned? Do you have comedones (black heads)?

ANSWER:
Your shampoo includes too much moisture and not thoroughly rinsed from hair line. Telephone or cellular head sets can also lead to comedones. Nickel or metal allergies have also been known to cause this condition. You may also want to focus on the intake of caffeine and salt. In addition, possible kidney stress and dehydration can present with these symptoms.

QUESTIONS:
Look at Zones 5 and 9. Is your skin sensitive to the environment? Do you see hot spots, broken capillaries, break outs, milia (white balls under the skin), vertical lines or hyperpigmentation?

ANSWER:
Allergies and sinus issues commonly affect this part of your skin. Comedogenic ingredients in makeup and improper telephone hygiene are also factors. Internally, lung stress from pollution, smoking or asthma, gum or other dental problems and long-term lung stress result in vertical lines.

QUESTIONS:
Look at Zones 6 and 8. Does your skin have milia, fine lines, dark circles, puffiness, sensitivity or irritation to the eyelids?

ANSWER:
Comedogenic ingredients in makeup and makeup removers, inherited allergies, poor lymph flow and insufficient sun protection cause these issues. Kidney stress, poor elimination, poor water intake and vitamin deficiencies are also potential factors.

QUESTIONS:
Look at Zone 7. Do you see congestion, comedones, broken capillaries, pigmentation on top lip or increased hair growth on the top lip?

ANSWER:
Your Mother warned you about this one! Touching your skin excessively is bad! Comedogenic ingredients in makeup, excess oil production, pigmentation and hair growth from oral contraceptives or smoking can also be factors. If you also have a red, slightly bulbous nose this may also be an indicator of high blood pressure. Hair or pigmentation on the top lip may also indicate a hormonal imbalance.

QUESTIONS:
Look at Zones 11 and 13. Does your skin have undersurface congestion, comedones, breakouts or cystic lesions?

ANSWER:
Improper removal of makeup or cleanser, ingredients in makeup and excessive touching in the area are very likely the causes. Hormonal increase, especially prior to menstruation, is a possible indication of over activity or imbalance.

QUESTIONS:
Look at Zone 12. Does your skin have undersurface congestion, breakout?

ANSWER:
An improper cleansing technique, comedogenic ingredients in makeup and, yes, leaning your head on your hands are all causes for this Zone 12 breakout. In addition, focus on improving your diet and look into possible food allergies, history of digestive problems if breakouts occur on center of chin.

QUESTIONS:
Look at Zone 14. Do you spot a breakout, pigmentation variations, signs of aging, and/or sensitivity/redness/allergies?

ANSWER:
Check your fragrance. You will also need to focus on sufficient sun protection, especially if you are going through menopause. Adrenal issues due to high stress can also affect this part of your skin.


At this point you should have a good idea of what types of skin issues are unique to you. If this little test has raised any serious concerns, please speak you’re your Doctor. Take care of the medical issues and purchase the products that you’re your unique concerns. DERMALOGICA is an excellent choice. Their line covers a wide variety of skin issues.

If you have additional questions or concerns, or if you would like a custom skin regimen plan from our line of products we would be happy to help. Simply email your questions or concerns to info@ultrabeautydayspa.com.

As always, check out the terrific products and special offers at www.ultrabeautydayspa.com/store.

GOOD LUCK! BE HEALTHY and TAKE CARE YOURSELF!

Ultrabeauty Day Spa: Who We Are

Ultrabeauty Day Spa & Salon opened its doors to the public in 1985 as a small neighborhood day spa. At that time the space was 1000 sq. feet and services included tanning, full service nails, pedicures, facials, massages, waxing and later, body wrapping. In 2001 Ultrabeauty expanded to become a full service Salon and Day Spa with 4000 sq. feet of space. The facility now has 16 treatment rooms and a wide variety of spa services including facials, massages, body scrubs under a Vichy shower, sauna, steam room, dining room and separate men and women’s locker rooms. The full service salon offers additional services including hair, nails, pedicures, waxing and makeup.

In the spirit of expansion Ultrabeauty also started a wellness program. This has brought recognition from the public and several national awards from Spa Wish, membership in the prestigious Day Spa Association, several awards from “People’s Choice” and more.

The goal of the Ultrabeauty spa and salon team is to do their best in providing top of the line professional services for their customers and to educate them on their continuing health and well-being at home. A large retail area provides a variety of the best lines of hair, skin and body products. The recent addition of our blog offers up tips on hair, skin and body care at home, along with product reviews and how to best incorporate them within your lifestyle.

If you are in the Philadelphia area and interested in checking out the spa, come on in for a tour and meet the warm and friendly staff. Ultrabeauty Day Spa & Salon will always welcome their customers to relax and recharge.

Ultrabeauty Day Spa & Salon
http://www.ultrabeautydayspa.com/
Phone: 215-969-0299
Email: info@UltraBeautyDaySpa.com


Ultrabeauty Salon & Day Spa is located at:
10767 - 10769 Bustelton Avenue
Bustelton Somerton Shopping Center
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(Between Red Lion Road and Tomlinson Road. Our SPA is the second store the shopping center.)

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ACNE!

Acne is a common skin condition which happens mostly during the teenage years. However, this affliction of the pores is by NO means restricted to teenagers. It has to be estimated that 40-50% of women in their 20s-40s suffer from low grade, persistent acne. Although genetics is the underlying cause of acne there are a variety of interrelated factors that are associated with the condition. Some of the factors include hormones, diet and stress but the THREE main components of the acne lesions are SEBUM, BACTERIA and CORNEOCYTES.


Hormone fluctuations in women are the most prevalent in the teen years. As a result sebaceous glands are enlarged and increased activity along with higher levels of the androgen hormones creates a greater production of sebum and more severe acne. CORNEOCYTES are keratinocyte cells that have proliferated into the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum of healthy skin consists of 20-30 layers of corneocytes which extend down to the follicle wall in approximately 6-10 layers. Cells normally shed and get flushed away. Acne skin accumulates layer after layer of cells, forming several hundred cell-layers thick. In addition to the cell compaction millions of BACTERIUM get trapped in congested pores. Sebum feeds bacteria and the higher production of sebum, the more severe the case of acne.


When treating acne it is important to remember the three main components of the acne lesion in order to bring it under control:

1. Bacteria: Can be treated with Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Salicylic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Sulfur, and Resorcinol
   
2. Sebum: Can be treated with Resorcinol, Salicylic Acid, Kaolin, Bentonite.
   
3. Corneocytes: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Salicylic Acid, Enzymes, Benzoyl Peroxide, Resorcinol.

GlyMed Plus, one of the most successful acne lines, really works. Here are some suggestions for different acne skin types. I’ve included the product names and how to use these great products. Check your skin and make a decision as to what type of acne you have.

Oily/Inflammatory Skin

CLEANSING: Serious Action Sal-X Purifying Cleanser (Primary ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2 % helps to minimizes pores). Begin to remove makeup with the Purifying Cleanser. Apply into the palm of dry hands and massage product directly on face. Once product has sufficiently been applied, remove with warm water and cotton pads. Repeat cleansing using Sal-X Purifying Cleanser.
TREATING: Clarifying Masque (Primary ingredients: Papain, Bromelain, Hawaiian Seaweed, helps to promote healing for acne and oily prone skin). Apply over the face avoiding eye area. Keep on for 15 min., remove with room temperature water.
BALANCING: Spray with Skin Recovery Mist (Primary ingredients: Aloe Vera, Hawaiian Seaweed, helps rebuild the natural moisturizing factor). Massage in Ultra Hydro Gel (Primary ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid 10 %, helps to promote wound healing).
PROTECTING: Photo-age Environmental Protective Gel SPF 15 (Primary ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Echinacea) Apply to all areas of face, neck and ears. Massage until completely absorbed.
Tip from our Esthetician: To accommodate clients on a tight budget, GlyMed Plus has created skin essential kit that provides an approximate 6-8 weeks supply of a complete skin care regiment to use at home. If you will run out of products one or two at time you can purchase the larger size. For oily/inflammatory skin, Serious Action Pacs Grade 3 is an excellent choice.


Oily/ Non-inflamed Skin

CLEANSING: Purifying Cleanser, Serious Action Sal-X Exfoliation cleanser (Primary ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2 % helps to minimizes pores). Begin by removing makeup with the Purifying Cleanser. Apply into the palm of dry hands and massage product directly on face. Once product has sufficiently been applied, remove with warm water cotton pads. Repeat cleansing using Sal-X Exfoliating Cleanser.
TREATING: Serious Action Sulfur Masque (Primary ingredients: sulfur 10 %, kaolin, bentonite, helps for absorption of sweat and sebum on the skin). Apply over the face avoid eye area, keep on for 15 min. and then remove with room temperature water.
BALANCING: Spray with Skin Recovery Mist (Primary ingredients: Aloe Vera, Hawaiian Seaweed, helps rebuild the natural moisturizing factor). Massage in Cell Science Repair Cream (Primary ingredients: Ester Vitamin C, Shea Butter, Ceramides).
PROTECTING: Photo-age Environmental Protective Gel SPF 15 (Titanium Dioxide, Echinacea) apply to all areas of face, neck and ears. Massage till completely absorbed.
Tip from our Esthetician: To accommodate clients on a tight budget, GlyMed Plus has created skin essential kit that provides an approximate 6-8 weeks supply of a complete skin care regiment to use at home. If you will run out of products one or two at time you can purchase the larger size. For oily/non-inflammatory skin, Serious Action Pacs Grade 3 is an excellent choice.

Inflamed Skin

CLEANSING: Purifying Cleanser, Serious Action Skin Wash (Primary ingredient: Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5 % liberates a reactive form of oxygen, killing bacteria). Begin to remove make up with Purifying Cleanser. Apply into the palm of hand and remove with warm water and cotton pads. Repeat cleansing using Serious Action Skin Wash.
TREATING: Serious Action Skin Medication #5 (Primary ingredients: Tea Tree Oil, Aloe Vera, helps to reduce inflammation for faster healing).Apply over the face, avoid eyes area.
BALANCING: Spray with Skin Recovery Mist (Primary ingredients: Aloe Vera, Hawaiian Seaweed, helps rebuild the natural moisturizing factor), massage in Ultra Hydro Gel (Primary ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid 10 %, helps to promote wound healing).
PROTECTING: Photo-age Environmental Protective Gel SPF 15 (Primary ingredient: Titanium Dioxide, Echinacea). Apply to all areas of face, neck and ears. Massage until completely absorbed.
Tip from our Esthetician: To accommodate clients on a tight budget, GlyMedPlus has created skin essential kit that provides an approximate 6-8 weeks supply of a complete skin care regiment to use at home. If you will run out of products one or two at time you can purchase the larger size. For inflamed skin, Serious Action Pacs Grade 2 is an excellent choice.

Aging Skin

CLEANSING: Purifying Cleanser, Serious Action Sal-X Exfoliating Cleanser (Primary ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2 % helps to minimizes pores). Begin by removing makeup with the Purifying Cleanser. Apply into the palm of dry hands and massage product directly on face. Once product has sufficiently been applied, remove with warm water cotton pads. Repeat cleansing using Sal-X Exfoliating Cleanser.
TREATING: Serious Action Skin Gel (Primary ingredients: Glycolic Acid 10 %, Lactic Acid 10 %, Salicylic Acid 5 %, Tea Tree Oil ),helps to reduce inflammation peels and loosens impact pores.
BALANCING: Spray with Skin Recovery Mist (Primary ingredients: Aloe Vera, Hawaiian Seaweed, helps rebuild the natural moisturizing factor), massage in Cell Science Repair Cream (Primary ingredients: Ester Vitamin C, Shea Butter, Ceramides), powerful antioxidant, wound healing, potent anti-inflammatory.
PROTECTING: Photo-age Environmental Protective Gel SPF 15 (Primary ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Echinacea). Apply to all areas of face, neck and ears. Massage until completely absorbed.
Tip from our Esthetician: To accommodate clients on a tight budget, GlyMed Plus has created skin essential kit that provides an approximate 6-8 weeks supply of a complete skin care regiment to use at home. If you will run out of products one or two at time you can purchase the larger size. For inflamed skin, Serious Action Pacs Grade 1 is an excellent choice.

Oily Skin

CLEANSING: Purifying Cleanser, Serious Action Sal-X Exfoliation Cleanser (Primary ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2 % helps to minimizes pores). Begin by removing makeup with the Purifying Cleanser. Apply into the palm of dry hands and massage product directly on face. Once product has sufficiently been applied, remove with warm water and cotton pads. Repeat cleansing using Sal-X Exfoliating Cleanser.
TREATING: Serious Action Astringent # 2 (Primary ingredients: Salicylic Acid 2 %, Tea Tree Oil , helps to reduce the inflammation of active acne lesions, cleansing and antibacterial control). Apply over the face , avoid eyes area.
BALANCING: Spray with Skin Recovery Mist (Primary ingredients: Aloe Vera, Hawaiian Seaweed, helps rebuild the natural moisturizing factor), massage in Cell Science Repair Cream (Primary ingredients: Ester Vitamin C, Shea Butter, Ceramides), powerful antioxidant, wound healing, potent anti-inflammatory.
PROTECTING: Photo-age Environmental Protection Gel SPF 15 (Primary ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Echinacea). Apply to all areas of face, neck and ears. Massage until completely absorbed.
Tip from our Esthetician: To accommodate clients on a tight budget, GlyMed Plus has created skin essential kit that provides an approximate 6-8 weeks supply of a complete skin care regiment to use at home. If you will run out of products one or two at time you can purchase the larger size. For inflamed skin, Serious Action Pacs Grade 1 is an excellent choice.

Dehydrated Skin

CLEANSING: Purifying Cleanser, Serious Action Sal-X Exfoliation Cleanser (Primary ingredient: Salicylic Acid 2 % helps to minimizes pores). Begin by removing makeup with the Purifying Cleanser. Apply into the palm of dry hands and massage product directly on face. Once product has sufficiently been applied, Purifying remove with warm water cotton pads. Repeat cleansing using Sal-X Exfoliating Cleanser.
TREATING: Age Management Skin Care AHA Exfoliation Masque (Primary ingredients: Glycolic Acid 7%, Lactic Acid 7%, Salicylic Acid 7 %). Apply over the face, avoid eyes area, keep on for 15 min. and remove with room temperature water. This product contains fennel, for lightening, calming and detoxifying.
BALANCING: Spray with Skin Recovery Mist (Primary ingredients: Aloe Vera, Hawaiian Seaweed, helps rebuild the natural moisturizing factor). Massage in Cell Science Ultra Hydro Gel (Primary ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid 10) It is a powerful antioxidant that helps with wound healing and increased elasticity.
PROTECTING: Photo-age Environmental Protective Gel SPF 30 (Titanium Dioxide, Green Tea Extract, a powerful antioxidant and enhances UV blockers)apply to all areas of face, neck and ears. Massage till completely absorbed. Good for snow and extreme environmental conditions.
Tip from our Esthetician: To accommodate clients on a tight budget, GlyMed Plus has created skin essential kit that provides an approximate 6-8 weeks supply of a complete skin care regiment to use at home. If you will run out of products one or two at time you can purchase the larger size. For inflamed skin, Serious Action Pacs Grade 1 is an excellent choice.

Irritated Skin

CLEANSING: Purifying Cleanser, Age Management Skin Care Gentle Facial Wash (Primary ingredient: Glycolic Acid 2 %). Begin by removing makeup with the Purifying Cleanser. Apply into the palm of dry hands and massage product directly on face. Once product has sufficiently been applied, Purifying remove with warm water cotton pads. Repeat cleansing using Gentle Facial Wash.
TREATING: Cell Science Hydrating Masque (Primary ingredients: Papain, Bromelain, and Hawaiian Seaweed). Apply over the face, avoid eyes area, keep for 15 min., and remove with room temperature water. For best results mix ½ Hydrating Masque with ½ Ultra Hydro Gel for soothing finish masque, calming and detoxifying. .
BALANCING: Spray with Skin Recovery Mist (Primary ingredients: Aloe Vera, Hawaiian Seaweed, helps rebuild the natural moisturizing factor),massage in Cell Science Cell Serum(Primary ingredients: Ester Vitamin C, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid ), only Cell Serum embodies the inclusion of Ceramides, a major component of stratum corneum’s inter cellular lipids providing the necessary assistance in the construction of the lipid barrier.
PROTECTING: Photo-age Environmental Protection Gel SPF 30 (Primary ingredients: Titanium Dioxide, Green Tea Extract, a powerful antioxidant and enhances UV blockers) Apply to all areas of face, neck and ears. Massage until completely absorbed. Good for snow and extreme environmental conditions.
Tip from our Esthetician: To accommodate clients on a tight budget, GlyMed Plus has created skin essential kit that provides an approximate 6-8 weeks supply of a complete skin care regiment to use at home. If you will run out of products one or two at time you can purchase the larger size. For inflamed skin, Serious Action Pacs Grade 1 is an excellent choice.

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