Spotlight Magazines Spotlight Magazine Mansfield South October 2015 | Page 12

Spotlight Magazine Double Face Cleanses Do you really need to wash your face twice? Multiple steps in a woman’s nightly cleansing regime have long been a part of our beauty ritual, yet nowadays there is an additional step – the ‘double cleanse’. Experts believe that because you cake your face with daily sun protection and foundation (both of which are designed to ‘cling’ to the skin), it is important to remove these layers before being able to get to the skin underneath to clean it. Make-up is now formulated for its staying power, so it often needs a double cleanse to remove it thoroughly. The first cleanse removes most of the make-up, bacteria and grime and the second can do a deeper clean and remove the make-up remover. An additional benefit is to soften the skin to make sure that anything that is subsequently used is properly absorbed, and especially when using anti-ageing THE MIND Gift Certificates Elemis Dermalogica Elemis Biotec Orly Gel FX St.Tropez Nailtiques Mii Calgel products, in order to get the best from them, clean skin is a must. Research shows that skin which isn’t properly cleaned not only looks dull, thanks to a build-up of dirt and dead skin, but that this surface layer can prevent active ingredients getting to where they need to be. Don’t take my word for it – pop into the salon to grab a sample of the ‘Dermalogica Pre-Cleanse Wipe’ – and feel the benefits for yourself! Jenny Dunville THE BODY THE SOUL Beyond beauty... At Alexsa Beauty and Holistic studio we embrace the holistic approach to well being & beauty. alexsa is built on a simple philosophy of care, consistency, style and passion, and genuine commitment to high standards to get your skin & body healthy and keep it that way forever. In peacefully lit, private rooms you will receive the alexsa experience which leads you into deep relaxation as your chosen treatment begins by our expert therapists. We trust you will find our style refreshing T: 01623 43 93 94 | W: alexsa.co.uk | E: [email protected] alexsa beauty nottinghamshire 61, Southridge Drive, Berry Hill, Notts NG18 4RJ Alexsa 8x10 2014-12.indd 1 12 www.spotlightlocal.co.uk • 01623 706570 • [email protected] 25/11/2014 11:57:33