People have been manicuring their nails for more then 4,000 years. In southern Babylonia, noblemen used solid gold tools to give themselves manicures and pedicures. The use of fingernail polish can be traced back even further. Originating in China in 3,000 BC, nail color indicated one's social status - according to a Ming dynasty manuscript, royal fingernails were painted black and red. The Egyptians also colored their nails, using red to show the highest social class. It is said that Cleopatra's nails were painted deep red, whereas Queen Nefertiti went with flashier ruby shade. In Egypt and Rome, military commanders also painted their nails to match their lips before they went of to battle. Beauty comes from within. Boost your inner feelings about yourself by giving yourself the outward attention you deserve. When you look in the mirror and love what you see your natural beauty blossoms. What does Microdermabrasion do? What is Light Thearapy? Why is Vitamin C so important for the skin? What is Ultrasound? What are the effects of using Ultrasound in skin care? How do nutrition & lifestyle effect the condition of my skin? Is the use of professional skin care products important? How much time can I spend in the sun? FAQ about Laser Hair Removal FAQ about PhotoFacial & Skin Rejuvenation What does Microdermabrasion do? Microdermabrasion is a mechanical way of controlled skin abrasion (deep exfoliation). It is a perfect peeling process It stimulates formation of new cells It enhances cell division and migration (speeds up cell production) It increases effectiveness of active ingredients for treating the following skin conditions: aging skin, wrinkles, hyperceratosis, sun damage, acne scars and other scars back to top What is Light Thearapy? Light is one of the human body's vital elements beside air, water and food. If light is vital for creating and preserving life, insufficient or incomplete lighting will necessarily affect every area of human life. The human body is composed of nothing but cells, (approximately 60 to 80 trillion). There is a huge amount of chemical, physical and mental processes taking place within this enormous aggregation. In order to remain a functional complex, the system needs a constant supply of well processed energy. Not only light, water and air, but also food and positive electromagnetic waves. The system we use is Bioptron Polarized Light. The light that comes from the lamp performs a favorable influence on weakened blood and tissue cells. Polarized electromagnetic waves such as these act by adjusting cell functions, optimizing the cellular metabolism. It has favorable influence on impurities of the skin, wrinkles and other cosmetic problems. It causes the skin to receive a more deep-reaching and nourishing supply of active cosmetic ingredients (like Vitamin C). It will support the body's own power of self-healing. There are no ultra-violet rays in Bioptron light. back to top Why is Vitamin C so important for the skin? Humans do not produce Vitamin C internally, therefore require outside or supplemental sources of this vitamin. Environmental influences in everyday life - sunlight, harmful substances - create free oxygen radicals. Vitamin C acts immediately on the skin as an anti-aging factor (collects unwanted free oxygen radical molecules). It stimulates collagen formation and helps to promote newer skin cell regeneration, improves moisturizing efficiency. Vitamin C increases skin vitality and youthfulness when used daily. Applying Vitamin C combined with Light Therapy, enhances the therapeutic effect on the damaged area of the skin. back to top What is Ultrasound? Ultrasound is sound waves, which are no longer noticed by the human ear. The vibration of these waves are over 20.000 per second. This technique has been successfully used for many years for both diagnosis and therapy. Practically unnoticeable, yet full of power and energy! The treatment has three major effects: Thermal through absorption (feeling of heat) Mechanical as micro massage Biological through physiochemical processes: Vessel dilation (increased oxygen supply to the cells) Improved blood circulation Sonophoresis Improvement of lymph flow rate Relaxes tensed muscles Reduce inflamation Pain relief back to top What are the effects of using Ultrasound in skin care? Deep Moisturizing: By increasing lymph flow rate, skin metabolism is activated, waste products are removed more effectively. As Waste products extract moisture from the skin, after each treatment the skin can absorb and store more moisture again. Improved Skin Texture: The deep tissue micromassage improves tone and achieves a much younger looking skin texture. Increased Absorption of Nourishing Products: Sonophoresis and increased blood circulation helps to penetrate nourishing products further into he skin. back to top How do nutrition & lifestyle effect the condition of my skin? Nutrition and lifestyle play a major role in our health: the skin can be an indicator of our health condition. a lack of dietary protein can manifest as unhealthy skin, hair and nails an iron deficiency may cause very pale skin red, blotchy skin can be an early indicator a of circulatory disorder. a vitamin B deficiency may lead to skin lesions lack of vitamin B or A may lead to rough skin broken capillaries on the facial skin may mean lack of vitamins C, P or K fatty acid or water deficiency leads to dry, wrinkled skin the best way to prevent photo-aging is to use sunscreen skin in poor condition can reflect lifestyle choices - such as drinking or smoking stress causes the release of free radicals - which are directly linked to cell damage the best anti-oxidants contain Vitamin A, C and E. Nutritional awareness, a balanced diet and an exercise plan enhances skin treatments, leading to a more radiant you - the kind of reflection you want! back to top Is the use of professional skin care products important? Every year scientists learn more about how our skin works. Perhaps the most important recent discovery is that of growth factors are naturally occurring proteins that control the generation of new skin cells, among other vital roles. These growth factors regulate cell function and vitality as well. As we age, we produce less of these important proteins... leading to the natural process of aging. Products that help deliver and replace these missing growth factors should play a major role your self care. Using professional products, will result in collagen and elastin renewal. Your skin will be softer, less lined and metabolically charged. back to top How much time can I spend in the sun? Even spending as little as two minutes in the sun can trigger skin damage. Scientific studies have shown that two minutes of direct sun-exposure triggers protein that breaks down collagen and elastin, the skin's major structural supports. Continuous skin-protection is the key to avoiding photo-aging. Preventing sun damage is the best decision you can make for the health and appearance of your skin. back to top We'll be pleased to answer all your skin care related questions. Please send as your email to inquiry@ashgrovespa.com.