You may have heard of it, and you’ve definitely seen it (it’s the one with the needles): acupuncture is a treatment derived from Chinese medicine. The main goal of the treatment is to relieve physical and mental tension, through balancing qi (pronounced ‘chee’) in the body. It’s an oldie, but a goodie, as the ancient technique has been practiced over the centuries, and is still … [Read more...] about A straight-up answer to the question: is acupuncture effective?
Can I get a natural tan through a spray tan? We’ve got the answers
If Ross from Friends has taught us anything, it’s that you should always do your research before heading for a spray tan (and leather pants are a bad idea, as a general rule). There’s hair nets, there’s posing, there’s strange sticky feet involved, but most importantly, there’s a golden tan awaiting that’ll stay put on your skin for up to a week. Rejoice. To prep you for some … [Read more...] about Can I get a natural tan through a spray tan? We’ve got the answers
I tried a CACI facial and it was not at all what I expected
It's a modern process Turns out, CACI facials use some serious tech (I’d envisioned old-school equipment, for some reason). CACI synergy (the latest version) stimulated my facial muscles with metal prongs to deliver micro-currents beneath the skin. As it hit my skin I felt a twitching, tingling sensation, that was a little itchy after. Not just to lift and tone At … [Read more...] about I tried a CACI facial and it was not at all what I expected
I tried an oxygen facial and my skin is *seriously* glowing
There's nothing not to like It doesn’t hurt, it’s pretty relaxing and it ticks every skin box possible; deep-cleansing, hydrating and glow-giving. I don’t usually go for an ‘all-rounder’, but this felt like it did but more than just give my skin a temporary glow. It made me feel squeaky clean A good deep cleanse is an important part of any oxygen facial, which is … [Read more...] about I tried an oxygen facial and my skin is *seriously* glowing
Microdermabrasion’s a mighty match for these 5 skin imperfections
Like a supercharged version of your favourite facial, microdermabrasion sends dead skin cells packing, leaving you practically glowing. It does this by gently blasting your face with fine crystals or a diamond tip. Then, it sucks away the debris. On top of giving you a quick beauty boost, it can treat a range of skin imperfections. Ready? … [Read more...] about Microdermabrasion’s a mighty match for these 5 skin imperfections