Skinsational: What We Are All About

Skinsational Day Spa offers a unique, relaxing environment in which to escape from life's daily stresses and demands.Established in 1988, Skinsational Day Spa has distinguished itself as one of Barrie's premier day spas offering the finest in traditional and contemporary spa treatments and products. Skinsational is proud to have been voted the "Best Day Spa in Barrie".Owned and operated by Darlene Price, Skinsational's reputation has been established by her philosophy of bringing her clients the highest quality services offered in a restorative setting. Darlene's team of highly trained professional estheticians, massage therapists, skin specialists, and nail technicians strive to provide a friendly, stress free atmosphere so you feel relaxed, refreshed, and very, very special.

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3 Tips for Natural Skin Care

3 Tips for Natural Skin Care This Summer...

Tip 1: Give Yourself a Dry Brush Exfoliation

A dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower. It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is the largest organ of elimination). Dry brush exfoliation also improves lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit is that the gentle pressure is calming to the nervous system. To give yourself a dry brush exfoliation, you'll need a soft, natural bristle brush.

Tip 2 : Avoid Excess Sugar

Most people do not realize this but excess sugar is considered one of the main causes of premature aging. The more sugar we eat, the more sugar we have entering our bloodstream. Over time, this can result in a process known as glycation, which is when a glucose (sugar) molecule damages a protein molecule by sticking to it. The new molecules formed are called advanced glycation end-products, or AGEs. AGEs damage collagen in skin, cartilage, and ligaments and promote a loss of elasticity. Wrinkles form and skin begins to sag.

• Try This - It may seem impossible to reduce your sugar intake, but it can be done! A gradual approach works best. In the next week, choose one thing you're going to do to decrease the amount of sugar you consume. For example, start by cutting the amount of sugar in your daily coffee or tea by half. Every week, find another way you can decrease your sugar intake. Pretty soon, you'll be surprised at how far you've come!

Tip 3: Eat Some Good Fats

Essential fatty acids are simply fats your body cannot live without. They are needed to make cell membranes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Essential fats are thought to keep your heart healthy, fight inflammation, and possibly prevent cancer. They are also particularly important to people with inflammatory conditions such as eczema and acne, and also for people with dry skin. People with essential fat deficiency sometimes notice bumps on the backs of their arms. Here are my suggestions on getting more essential fats:

• Flax-seed and walnut oil - Use flax-seed oil or walnut oil with balsamic vinegar as a salad dressing. Be sure to keep these oils refrigerated. They should not be heated or used for cooking.
  
• Cold water fish - Sardines are a good source of essential fats. Salmon is another good source, however these salmon accumulate toxic poly-chlorinated biphenyls (otherwise known as PCBs) in their body fat during the 95 percent of their lives they spend at sea.
  
• Supplements - Consider fish oil supplements. 

Sourced by: Cathy Wong, About.com Guide

Special Meetings, Honored Greetings.

Darlene Price owner of Skinsational got the chance to meet Arlene Dickenson today at Georgian College. Arlene is the CEO and owner of Venture Communications, one of Canada’s top independent marketing communications firms. She became one of the “Dragons” on the award-winning CBC series Dragons’ Den. Arlene was added to Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 Hall of Fame and PROFIT and Chatelaine Magazine’s TOP 100 Business Owners. She was awarded the Pinnacle Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Ad Rodeo’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and McGill University’s Management Achievement Award. And she was even recognized as Global Television’s Woman of Vision.