Extractions of black heads

I’ve frequently had clients come in and tell me they hate facials, that they don’t find them relaxing, and that they are painful! This always surprises me as I pride myself on providing a relaxing facial.

What’s the culprit? Extractions!

Granted there are some people that are very sensitive and the lightest of pressure can be irritating to them. But for the most part extractions should not be painful! Sure there may be some mild discomfort but it should not be severe! With proper steaming and enzymes extractions can be made so much easier. Sure there are some extractions that can be difficult, extractions should not be forced! If you are in a great amount of pain it is likely your skin is being damaged!

Extractions are not for everyone and are an option in a facial. I do recommend extractions as pores (especially pores in the nose) can become full of blackheads and this can give the skin a dirty appearance and also prevent product from penetrating.

Listen to what your skin is telling you, if it’s too much let your Esthetician know!

I want your facial to be enjoyable, relaxing and for you to leave with glowing beautiful skin!

Zen Body & Skin is located in Henderson NV 89052 and offers Massage and Skin Care Services.

For Valentine’s Day Zen Body is Skin is offering a 1 HR Raspberry Truffle Facial! This decadent facial includes a raspberry peach enzyme mask and a dark chocolate mint mask.

Make it extra indulgent by adding a 20 minute hot stone back massage! Make sure to sign up for my Newsletter to receive a special offer on these Valentine’s Spa Specials!

Don’t forget Massage and facial gift certificates make a wonderful Valentines Day Gift!

Zen Body & Skin is located in Henderson, NV 89074

I’m excited to introduce my new line Dermaquest to Zen Body & Skin. Dermaquest has a variety of options in treating different a variety of skin issues. Right now I’m focusing on brightening treatments. Getting rid of those brown spots (sometimes we call them sun spots or age spots) These brown spots are typically acquired through the damaging affects of the suns rays and can be very difficult to get rid of.

Introducing the first step in treating these brown spots! Mango Bright Peel with lactic acid and Kojic acid. These peel focuses on resurfacing the skin and lightening. There is very little discomfort with this peel and NO down time. It has also been referred to as the Lunchtime peel. It will leave your face looking and feeling refreshed and brightened.

For more stubborn spots the next step would be the Skin Bright Peel. This peel is much more aggressive and you can expect to peel for 7-10 days. Results have been dramatic! Up to 50% lightening in the very first peel! The Skin Bright Peel has been compared to the VI Peel which is known for its dramatic results.

As with most peels a series of peels is typically required, your esthetician will guide you towards what  treatment(s) are best for you. There also may be home care required and it’s very important to remember protect yourself in the sun after your treatment!

For more information contact Heidi @ 702-553-8233 or email: heidi@vegasmassagetherapist.com

Heidi is a licensed Massage Therapist and esthetician and has owned her own business since 2010.

Zen Body & Skin is located in Henderson NV 89052 and offers Massage and Skin Care services.

Zen Body & Skin offers a 75 minute acne facial that uses several techniques to help clear acne and blackheads.

The facial includes enzymes to gently exfoliate the skin and soften blackheads for easier removal. Ultrasonic Exfoliation continues  the gentle exfoliation as well as having a sanitizing effect on the skin. Blue LED Light Therapy kills acne causing bacteria and the Red LED Light assists in healing the skin and diminishing redness, irritation and inflammation.

Just as important is home care. Try Le Mieux‘s exfoliating cleanser, a sulfate free cleanser that contains salicylic acid and lactic acid to help keep pores clean and skin exfoliated. Le Mieux‘s  Iso Cell Recovering solution can work as a healing toner. Complete your skin care routine with Le Mieux’s 02 calming gel with healing and soothing aloe. All are available at Zen Body & Skin. Please call 702-553-8233 or email heidi@vegasmassagetherapist.com for pricing.

You may also enjoy the Cherry Clay Mask, Eucalyptus Cleanser, Green Tea Toner, and Grapefruit Moisturizer from Shira’s organic line.

A few more tips! Try not to pick at your acne. I know it’s hard. But picking can prolong healing time and cause scarring. Make sure you keep your makeup brushes clean and frequently change out your pillow case. Hair products can also get on your skin and clog pores. Diet may also be important. Studies suggest that eating a clean low glycemic diet of fruits, vegetables, brown rice and nuts can contribute to clearer skin. There is also strong evidence that dairy consumption can aggravate acne due to presence of hormones and bioactive molecules.

Read more about diet and acne.

Zen Body & Skin is located in Henderson NV 89052 and offers numerous skin care and facial options including  acne treatments.

Top Reason to Exfoliate your Skin!

1) Even out skin tecture

2) Diminish fine lines and wrinkles

3) Diminish blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts

4) Diminish dark spots.

Ways you can Exfoliate your skin:

1) At home! Usually once a week is all you need. Try Shira’s Organic AHA Scrub or Le Mieux‘s Vitamin C Skin Clearing pads. Both available at Zen Body & Skin!

2) Schedule a Facial! Every facial with Zen Body & Skin includes some type of exfoliation. Usually it includes Ultrasonic Exfoliation with a gentle fruit enzyme.

3) Try Dermafile Diamond Exfoliation. This exfoliation method is an alternative to microdermabrasion and can range from very light to more aggressive.

4) Try a Facial Peel. Zen Body & Skin offers a range of facial peels. Some fruit acids are great to mix with the Dermafile Diamond Exfoliation. Watch for more facial peel options available this fall.

Aggressive exfoliation is not recommended during the summer as sunlight and heat can more easily damage the skin. Also too much of good thing can be true of exfoliation. With the more aggressive treatments  its usually recommended to wait 4 weeks between treatments. Your skin needs time to heal and regenerate. Even at home exfoliation can be over done. (Once to twice a week is usually sufficient)

Read New Beauty’s Article on Why to Exfoliate your Skin!

So I’m very excited to say I just ordered my first BioBliss kits. One for the eye area and one for the forehead. I’ll be able to include these as an upgrade to any facial or even to a massage!

Ok, so you’re wondering…what is BioBliss?

BioBliss is basically a patch with tiny batteries that you place on your forehead or around the eye area that uses microcurrent technology to gently infuse product into your skin. Estheticians love this concept! Why? Because we understand that a great majority of products we put on our skin (no matter how beneficial the ingredients) simply to do not absorb into the skin. So that means that awesome skin care product (and often times expensive product) that is chocked full of beneficial ingredients like antioxidants, vitamins and peptides is going to waste!

Prepping the skin by washing and exfoliating can  help with product absorption, but mircorcurrent is far superior. (On a side note, I also love ultrasonic facials to help penetrate product as well) This patch is left on the area you want to treat for at least 30 minutes. You can also wear the patch through the night!

Each patch comes pre-filled with a specially formulated hydrogel containing: skin hydrating hyaluronan , collagen stimulating peptides, Moroccan Argan fruit for skin tightening, and antioxidant protecting B5. Combined these ingredients will improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

And one more super plus is BioBliss is free of all the junk including synthetic dyes, petrochemicals, parabens and GMOs.

Look for BioBliss on Zen Body & Skin’s menu coming soon!

Learn more about BioBoliss

Recently I had a client say they didn’t understand the benefit of a 90 minute facial.  So I thought I’d take a minute to write why I thought trying out a 90 minute facial is so beneficial.

First off you automatically get more time with Ultrasonic Cleansing. The ultrasonic cleansing part of the facial is one of the most beneficial parts of the facial. Ultrasonic does so many things and really is good for all skin types ranging from acne to anti-aging. Ultrasonic exfoliation provides a gentle exfoliation. It uses a sound frequency to gently lift dead skin and debris from the pores. It can also perform some extractions and is anti-bacterial. I have many clients tell me their skin is very clear weeks after a facial with ultrasonic. The ultrasonic can also stimulate collagen and elastin production and allows products to penetrate deeper into the skin. With my 1 hour facials you usually get just a few minutes of ultrasonic, but with 90 minutes you get between 10 and 15 minutes.

Another benefit is more pamper time! Most of this time is spent on one of my favorite parts of the facial. The facial massage. Facial massage is excellent for detoxifying the skin, moving lymph, de-puffing eyes and increasing circulation. There’s also more time spend on neck and shoulder massage.

And of course if there’s any special skin concern the client has, I get to spend more time on that problem. Such as if a client has need of extra extractions. I have more time to really clean up their pores!

So this is why I’d recommend trying out the 90 minute facial. It really is of benefit to your skin!

Zen Body & Skin is located in Henderson, NV 89052 and offers massage and skin care services including ultrasonic facials. 

Release tension, increase circulation and reduce cellulite with dynamic cupping massage at Zen Body & Skin in Henderson, NV. 

What Is Cupping Massage?

Cupping massage uses soft silicone cups that are placed on the body and squeezed creating a vacuum effect on the skin and fascia (the connective tissue that surrounds muscle). The cups have a pulling effect (instead of the pushing effect that’s associated with a typical massage).

How Does It Work?

The cups are glided across the body on oiled skin. This helps release tissues that get stuck together and are causing pain and blockages. The negative pressure of the cups pulls stagnant blood from the capillaries into the veins to be disposed of by the lymphatic system. 

Dynamic Cupping can feel like a deep tissue massage. However, the intensity can be adjusted to your comfort level. A light touch will work on the superficial layers stimulating and clearing away stagnant lymph. 

 

Benefits Of Cupping Massage

Cupping massage has numerous benefits including anti-aging, reduction in pain, and providing an overall feeling of well-being. 

• Helps To Strengthen & Repair Skin Tissue
• Stimulate Cell Rejuvenation & Boost Skin Elasticity
• Helps To Smooth Tissue & Reduce The Look Of Cellulite
• Reduce Pain & Discomfort From Fibromyalgia
• Boosts Circulation & Lymphatic Drainage
• Increase Vibrancy & Energy
• Calms Nervous System Reducing Stress & Tension
• Abdominal Cupping Helps With Digestive Health
• Facial Cupping Reduces Pain From TMJ Disorder

What’s The Difference Between Dynamic Cupping Massage & Glass Fire Cupping?

Cupping massage is a natural therapy inspired from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique of fire cupping.  Fire cupping uses glass heated cups placed on specific areas of the body. The cups remain stagnant where they are placed and are removed after several minutes.  

After fire cupping “bruise” like circles may appear, remaining a few hours or up to several days after treatment. The marks are not true bruises instead they are stagnant fluids (blood, lymph, and toxins) that are brought to the surface and will be carried away by the lymph system.  

Dynamic cupping massage uses soft silicone cups instead of glass, and they are glided across the skin instead of remaining stagnant. You usually won’t have red marks after a dynamic cupping massage. 

A Holistic Treatment For Cellulite

Poor blood circulation, stagnant lymph flow, and fascial adhesions can all contribute to cellulite. Cupping helps to bring blood into the massaged area, releases areas of tension, and improves lymphatic flow. The result is smoother-looking skin. 

Cupping massage is included in the cellulite smooth & tone treatment along with lypossage, wood therapy, dry brushing, and a green coffee and botanical toning oil. 

Cupping Therapy For The Face

Smaller cups are used for the face and are often used to compliment holistic facials,  facial gua sha, or buccal massage.  Facial cupping helps relieve tension in the jaw and face, smooth out wrinkles, improve circulation and increase the skin’s metabolic rate. Cupping provides an immediate healthy glow to the skin. 

• Smooths Out Fine Lines & Wrinkles
• Increases Skin’s Metabolic Rate
• Increases Production Of Collagen & Elastin
• Increases Lymph Flow & Circulation
• Immediate Glowing Skin

Cupping Massage In Henderson, NV

Cupping therapy has been used for healing body, mind, and spirit for thousands of years. If you would like to experience the benefits of cupping massage for yourself contact Zen Body & Skin in Henderson, NV today. 

Experience all the blissful benefits of a warm bamboo massage at Zen Body & Skin in Henderson, NV. If you are looking for a truly unique spa treatment, bamboo massage might be exactly what you’re looking for. 

What Is Bamboo Massage?

Bamboo massage is a natural therapy that incorporates bamboo stalks of various lengths. Think of it almost like a rolling pin, gradually coaxing your muscles to relax and lengthen. The heated bamboo sticks are glided and rolled across the body releasing tension and encouraging a deep sense of relaxation. 

Bamboo massage is versatile in that it can provide a luxurious relaxation experience, or provide deep tissue work. 

Sustainably Sourced & Rich In Healing Properties 

Bamboo is sustainably sourced. It is one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet. 

In China, bamboo symbolizes strength, prosperity, peace, and eternal youth. Bamboo was believed to have powerful healing properties in ancient China, Japan, and Indonesia and was used as medicine. Bamboo is often used in Eastern cultures to create sacred spaces. 

What Are The Benefits?

The heat from the bamboo sticks provides a muscle-melting sensation, relieving tension and knots. Clients often feel a sense of relaxation while also feeling energized. 

• Relieve Muscle Tension
• Reduce Aches & Pains
• Improve Joint Mobility
• Increase Circulation
• Improve Quality Of Sleep
• Increases Circulation & Lymphatic Flow
• Improves Posture 
• Provides A Unique Massage Experience. 

Melt Away Tension With A Sticks & Stones Massage

The sticks and stones massage at Zen Body & Skin incorporates bamboo, therapeutic bodywork, and the healing benefits of warm Himalayan stones. Sticks & stones is truly a blissful, muscle-melting experience. 

Experience A Blissful Bamboo Massage In Henderson, NV

Let your tension and stresses of the day melt away with a warm bamboo massage. If you would like to experience this unique spa treatment for yourself contact Zen Body & Skin in Henderson, NV.