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facials AuroraThe hustle and bustle of Christmas is over and now we are starting to prepare ourselves for the New Year. What has the New Year got in store for us? What changes can we make in our lives to make it better? Some of us start to think about our New Year’s resolutions. One of the things that many people make as a resolution is to take better care of themselves.

The top 3 things that fall into this category are diet, exercise and personal grooming. When we are eating better and exercising, it also shows in our personal grooming. Our whole body looks better; our nails, our hair and our skin. Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? Our diet will affect the appearance of our skin as it is a reflection of our total body health. Read more

facials AuroraFacials not only refresh and balance our skin, they rejuvenate our soul. Our usual routine for skin care at home is generally cleanse, tone and moisturize. At the spa it is all that and more.

The first step is to cleanse away make-up and environmental dirt. By doing this we are able to determine your skin’s needs. It is very important to start the treatment without any contaminants on the skin surface. Read more

Skin products AuroraNow that we are entering the fall and winter months, we need to start thinking about changing our daily skin care products. Here are 3 tips on what products to switch up and why:

1. Cleansers

A foam cleanser is generally more drying of the skin. Many summer cleansers are of this variety since heat and humidity may increase oil production. A winter cleanser needs to be milder since we don’t want our skin to dry out. Switching to a gentle cream cleanser for the colder months is ideal. Cream cleansers help promote intensive moisturizing and aid in locking in that moisture. Cleanse twice a day; morning and night, regardless of the season. Read more

sun protectionThe sun gives us warmth, life, and a fabulous tan.  The only problem with the fabulous tan part is that it can create other problems. Although we love the feel of the sun on our skin and it is important for vitamin D absorption, it can cause skin cancer so it’s important to incorporate these 3 tips for sun safety into our everyday lives.

1. Sunscreen

It is important to use sunscreen every day even in the winter if you are exposing yourself to the sun’s rays.  If you plan to be in the sun for an extended period of time, then reapplication is a must.  In fact, reapplying every 90 minutes is recommended for your skin’s health.  Skin cancer does not happen right away; It takes years of sun damage before it is detected but the effects can be devastating.

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