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cool beauty tips for those who like to look their best, as the weather heats up. Q: My skin feels dry and flaky after winter. What can I do to prepare it for showing off in springtime? A: Skin always becomes drier in winter. The effects of heating and staying indoors, along with a harsher, colder climate and winds all contribute. We recommend a truly invigorating Body Polish at Belladonna. Spa specialists use thick natural bristled brushes which move over your entire body and awaken your skin, which has been hibernating under jeans and woolen sweaters in the winter months. The body brush technique, in conjunction with marine sea pumice, removes dead skin cells, stimulates circulation and helps prepare your skin to 'drink' in the moisturizers applied during the treatment. Inquire at our spa counter for prices. Q: I like to experiment with my makeup but don't know what the new Spring colors are, can you help? A: Forget dark kohl around the eyes and dramatic slashes of red for winter lips, Spring's make-up is far more subtle and fresh. Belladonna's in-house make-up artists, Jessica de Ben and LeDiedra Richard-Baldwin, say a sheer, nude face with a dash of bronzing stick on the cheeks, liquid eyeliner to accentuate the eyes along with pastel eye shadows and a soft coral lipstick is Spring's winning look. Try Belladonna's own Coradorable lip color or the popular bronze shades of New Penny, Gold Leaf or Micro Quartz. Q: My feet are a mess! How can I get them into shape for lovely summer sandals? A: There's no better treat for your poor battle-scarred tootsies than our Cinderella pedicure, a deluxe pedicure that includes several steps to purify, soften and moisturize the foot. It uses Alpha Hydroxy acids and other intense moisturizing agents to help slough away dry patches and heal cracked skin. Q: I feel sluggish and tired after winter and would like to give myself a boost. What do you recommend? A: Belladonna's resident certified natural health professional, Anita De Monte, is an expert at pulling people out of the winter doldrums and into the sunny days of Spring. Try her seasonal recharge treatment involving a herbal cleansing every 3 months. The cleansing will reduce fats and toxins in your body, leaving you feeling healthier and more vibrant. Q: I've heard a lot about a new cellulite treatment called Endermologie© but can you tell me exactly what it is? A: Endermologie© has been developed by a French company, LPG, and is a one-of-a-kind technique applied to the entire body by an LPG certified-technician to fight cellulite. The treatment, which runs over a course of 14 to 20 sessions and then requires monthly maintenance after that, uses a patented method which works various layers of your skin to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Suction and motorized rollers massage your skin which then increases oxygen to the cells. Endermologie©- what is it all about? In the last issue of "BE," we promised to expand further on this new and exciting service being offered at Belladonna. Annie Whitson, a certified Endermologie technician at Belladonna, helps clear up some questions about the treatment. Q: Annie, first and foremost, what IS Endermologie©? A: Endermologie© is a comprehensive, non-surgical approach, patented in France, which, through the use of suction plus dual active rollers, helps reduce the appearance of cellulite in the skin. It temporarily improves local circulation, restores collagen function and expels toxins and abnormal water build up. Q: Is it a quick fix for cellulite? A: No! No one can expect to have a firm cellulite-free body after just one or two sessions. This program takes time as with all successful treatments. It's also important to note that not every client experiences the same results. It really depends on the effort the individual makes with respect to diet, water intake and general exercise. Q: How many initial sessions do I need? A: Before you start this treatment there is a full consultation with an Endermologie© consultant. He or she then determines the individual's needs based on many factors such as one's age, any hereditary conditions and lifestyle. This thorough evaluation helps clarify what kind of results a person can expect. Generally, we recommend at least 14 (35 minute) sessions spread over 14 weeks before you need to start monthly maintenance. You will receive one maintenance session free if you take a package of 14 or two sessions free if you choose a package of 20. Q: Does this treatment replace diet and exercise? A: No. Cellulite builds up in your body over time and that means it takes time to reduce its effects. As with all body changes, the more you put into a program, the more you get out of it. Here at Belladonna we don't just start the machine and leave it at that. We offer the customer nutritional counseling sessions to complement the program. We know that in order to gain the desired results, the client must drink enough water, maintain a healthy diet, exercise regularly, initiate lifestyle changes and perhaps take herbal supplements if appropriate, to help reduce weight or cleanse and heal the body. Anita de Monte, our Natural Health professional, closely monitors all these activities. Products that can be used in conjunction with this treatment are available through Belladonna's skincare line. They are: Firming Body Contour Gel, a delicious product enriched with seaweed, grape seed, green tea and licorice extract and blended with essential oils to help firm and tone the skin; and Stimulating Contour Creme, a product that combines ginger, black pepper and cinnamon among other key ingredients which promotes, nourishes and supports skin showing the effects of stress and hormone fluctuation. If you would like further information regarding Endermologie©, including costs, please call Belladonna or schedule an appointment with one of our technicians. (to top)
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