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beach vacationsGoing on a beach vacation? It’s always a good choice to get our services done before we go south so that we can hit the beach ready to go. Below are 3 things you may want to consider if having any aesthetic services done in another country as well as these 5 helpful tips to make your beach holiday an enjoyable one.

1. Pedicures

Pedicures are a must before slipping your feet into those fabulous sandals but make sure when you are receiving your pedicure before leaving on vacation, that you tell the aesthetician where you are going and what you will be doing. Sand is a natural exfoliate so the aesthetician should take caution when removing dead skin on the bottom of your feet. If too much skin is removed and you will be walking in the sand, it may make your feet very sensitive and dry. A little bit of callous should be left on the bottom of your feet to allow for that natural exfoliation to take place. The sand, sun and the salt water will really dry out the skin on your feet so make sure to moisturize daily and avoid dry discomfort. Read more

anti aging skin treatments AuroraThe natural skin aging process is a continuous one that normally begins in our mid 20s. Within our skin collagen production slows down and elastin the substance that allows our skin to snap back into place has a bit less spring. Dead skin cells do not shed as quickly and new skin cells do not multiply as often. While the process starts to happen in our mid 20’s the signs may not be visible for years to come. Here are the different types and causes of skin aging as well as some preventative measures.

There are 2 distinct types of aging: Read more

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