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Pre order your Environ new gift set

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Pre Order your Environ Gift Set ideal for a present or for personal use
Now that Autumn is upon us, Christmas is just round the corner! With this in mind, we’ve launched our fabulous Environ® Gift Box, which makes a perfect present for someone special. It contains some of our most popular products

The Christmas box contains: AVST (any level), AVST Cleansing Lotion, AVST Moisturising Toner, C-Quence Eye Gel, FREE full size C-Boost, FREE mini Colostrum Gel and FREE Hydrating Oil Capsules (10)Pre order you gift set for the AVST level 1-3 £137.95
AVST level 4-5 £144

P&P is available for an extra £5.00
or you can collect them from my London base in Knightsbridge
To order products or have any questions about the Environ range please contact me either on
07984351859
or Email monique.1uk@gmail.com

Summer Blues

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Here are a few of my favourite products which will help you combat the post summer blues…

CIATE Velvet manicure in blue suede

Watch out for this amazing new look on nails.

The finished effect is unlike any other, giving an indulgent velvety coat to your manicure

All you have to do is apply the polish, tap on the powder then brush off the excess. The effect is a velvet textured nail with a sophisticated velvety matt finish.

This home kit has been created by CIATE.

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Laura Mercier Tightline cake Deep teal eyeliner

Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eye Liner is really easy to apply as it glides on smoothly

It is a fantastic colour and lasts all day without fading.

It is dermatologically and allergy tested to minimize the risk of allergy and irritation.

£18.50

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Becca Jewel Dust

This playful powder colour can be used on its own or layered over neutral eye shadows,  giving your eyes a sparkly look.

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Nicole by OPI

Nicole by OPI joins the Kardashian/Jenner family in announcing the launch of Kardashian Kolors, Ok I know OPI aren’t an organic company but from my expericence as a nail technician of 10 years I am a big fan of the OPI colours and how well the varnish lasts & this is my current favourite colour

The New Approach to Peeling

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Environ has now launched The LACM Home Peel Kit which empowers you to continue getting the benefits of the new Environ® Cool Peel treatment at home.
Maintains the results of the in-salon treatment Addresses rosacea, problem skin and photo damage

Protects the epidermis
Gentle yet powerful formulation
Promotes the release of growth factors
Aids in the production of collagen for smoother skin
Achieves incredible results with no redness or recovery time

Effects of LACM peel

  • Thicken epidermis
  • Smooth wrinkles and lines
  • Improve natural moisturising factors of the skin
  • Improve skins radiance
  • Reduce and prevent breakouts
  • Lighten superficial pigmentation
  • Reduce redness
  • Reduce scarring
£79.95 P&P can be arranged with an extra £4
For more information you can contact Monique at
info@moniqueh.com
07984 351859
The Lacm cool peel treatments will be available in the salon soon

Experts Recommend Vitamin D

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EXPERTS RECOMMEND VITAMIN D
Research revealed today recommends that “Fair-skinned people who are prone to sunburn may need to take supplements to ensure they get enough vitamin D.”
Supplements are already recommended for groups at higher risk of deficiency. This includes people with dark skin, such as people of African-Caribbean and South Asian origin, and people who wear full-body coverings, as well as the elderly, young children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and people who avoid the sun.
Based on the latest findings, it appears that pale-skinned people should be added to this list.
Vitamin D ‘The Sunshine Vitamin’
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin best known for its roles in preventing rickets and maintaining proper levels of calcium in the blood.  The ‘Sunshine Vitamin’ is generally acquired by the body in two ways – exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays and dietary intake.
Vitamin is an important factor in the maintenance of good health, furthermore Vitamin D helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth, and the absorption and use of calcium & phosphorus.
Studies also suggest that Vitamin D may play a part in slowing the ageing process and the onset of age-related diseases. Anti-Ageing Researchers theorise that inflammation and oxidative stress play roles in the ageing process, and that Vitamin D decreases the levels of compounds that may cause inflammation in the body.
Findings from a study published in 2007 suggest that Vitamin D may play a part in slowing the ageing process and the onset of age-related diseases
High Demand For Winter Months
Nature’s Sunshine’s Vitamin D is an ideal supplement for the autumn and winter months when many of us often don’t see the sun on a daily basis.
In fact, last November Nature’s Sunshine experienced such a high demand for our Vitamin D product that our stocks were totally depleted and extra supplies had to shipped in on a special delivery to meet distributor orders.
Prepare now for the cold dark days of winter order your Vitamin D now £9.95

A Few of My Favourite Homemade Hair Recipes

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After having a really busy month I finally had a spare evening and really wanted to treat myself. I thought about having a relaxing bath, a nice face mask and a hair treatment but I hadn’t had the time to think about buying any nice products. Then I realized –  I could simply make my own! You can find some of the best natural treatments in your cupboards at home.

I know there are many people in the same situation, those working long hours, busy mums, or those of us who just don’t have time to research or decide what type of product to choose from the thousands out there.

Here is a guide to some quick, easy and effective recipes which you can find already sitting in your cupboards and growing in the garden.

Today I’m going to give you a couple of tips for beautiful hair. If you haven’t already, make sure you subscribe to my blog to keep updated with more beauty tips and tricks.

Hair treatments

Hair & Scalp conditioning oil

This treatment is great for all hair types and for both men & women. A lot of our ordinary shampoos contain a lot of harsh ingredients which strip your hair of it’s natural oils. Colouring and using heat on the hair also damages and drys the hair.

This treatment is especially good for those of you who..

  • suffer from dry/ flakey scalp
  • have Dry/ brittle hair
  • Hair loss ( use rosemary)
  • Coloured hair
  • those who just want extra hydration

This is such a simple recipe to follow all you need is:

1. Favourite base oil. Such as Olive oil, sunflower oil, Almond oil,  Safflower oil, Jojoba oil

2. Flower or herb. Rosemary & Sage (great for dark hair) or Chamomile (great for blonde hair)

Instructions.

All you need to do is find a glass/ kilner jar with a lid, place the chosen herb or plant crush lightly so you break the herb then pour the oil make sure it covers all the herb or plant. Leave for two weeks to get best results

* Note if you want to use the treatment that day – you can place the ingredients in a glass bowl, cover it and place it  over a pan of boiling water.  Do this for 30 minutes – 1 hr

Top tips

While the oil is in the hair give yourself a nice 5/10 minute massage this will get the circulation and blood flowing. This is fantastic for those who are suffering from hair loss and would like their hair to grow quicker.

To get extra benefits soak, a towel in hot water and wrap it over the hair. This feels lovely and the heat will open the pores and penetrate the oils better into the hair

For very dry hair if you can do this once a week, ideally sleep with the oil in the hair ( use an old pillow case)

You may need to wash the hair twice to get rid of all the oil. Make sure you use a sodium lauryl sulfate free shampoo

 Vinegar Hair Rinse

Vinegar rinse is used just after you wash your hair and gives it a really great shine. It helps restore the natural acid balance of the scalp and helps with dry flakey scalps.

Instructions are exactly the same as the hair oil treatment so you can do these both at the same.

Use either White wine Vinegar or Cider Vinegar

You can also play around with different flowers such as

  • Rose for dry scalp,
  • Lavender, jasmine for a lovely scent
  • Chamomile for fair and irritated scalp

Avocado Hair Mask

This treatment is perfect to use in the summer months to boost hydration back into dry/ dehydrated hair. The treatment is rich with proteins and vitamins which help hair regain its nutrition, elasticity, shine and body.  Avocados contain more than 25 essential nutrients and vitamins, such as B-vitamins – along with benefits from the other ingredients (egg yolk and Olive oil) – the treatment is perfect for conditioning the hair.

Ingredients  1 avocado, 1 egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of  Olive oil.

 Wet the hair with warm water then use the fingertips to massage the scalp.

  1. Mix (a) one mashed  Avocado, (b) the yolk of an egg and (c) a tablespoon of olive oil in a bowl.  Make sure you mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

Apply the mixture to the scalp first and then down towards the ends of the hair. Separate hair into sections and then massage sections.

Leave on for 15- 20 minuts

Top tips

Only use the mask half-way through hair for oily hair.  For normal hair, once the treatment is applied, it should be separated into sections and massaged into the scalp.

A few of my favourite beautifully British products

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Here are a few of my favourite beautifully British home made products

With a big hype on the Queen’s Jubilee I have put together a few of my favourite British Products. I also think with current financial climate we should support our own country’s small businesses who make such wonderful products. The products I am going to reveal to you are made with care and will be much better for your skin than products from big companies that produce to the mass market pumped with loads of chemicals rather than actually caring for the consumers’ needs.

Laughing Bird

Tucked away in a converted stable situated in the village of Sling, North Wales, business partners Mark Thistlethwaite and Helen Lowe have developed their dream of using the very best of local and home-grown ingredients alongside fairly traded produce to create a sumptuous, wholesome and affordable range of body care products.

I have tried and love all their products but this Shea & Coca butter body cream with Moringa oil smells amazings and reasonalbe priced

£9.49

Laughingbird-bodycare with Moringa Oil

Ruby Red

I have been waiting to advertise this product as it is one of my favourite

foot creams and this is the best time of year to use it. It is great for those who love sports and it’s great to use after a run or after a long walk also for those who are in late pregnancy it has a nice cooling effect and also very mositurising

£15

Peppermint Foot and  Leg Cream

Oskia  Get up and Glow

This one of Oskia’s best selling product.

 A soothing water-based gel/serum that feels smoothing and soothing on application. It feels amazing on the skin and packed clincially proven nutrients such as MSM, Ribose, Butterbur, Swiss Apple Stem Cells, Hyaluronic Acid to leave your skin looking younger, healthier and brighter skin. Great to use before applying make up to give you that extra glow.

Oskia has been voted Best British Brand

£64.50
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 Inlight

Organic face cleanser

This is a very nourishing face cleanser and can work on all skin types from dry sensitive to acne prone skins. It is made with Coconut oil and shea butter which are both rich with vitamin E and have great moisturizing properties.
£29.50http://inlight-online.co.uk/products/organic-facial-cleanser
Natural Empathy

Natural Empathy is another British award winning product range which is proud to celebrate the british countryside. They have combined their two highly acclaimed beautifully British products, the lotion and top to toe wash, in this fabulous patriotic gift set. This light, silky smooth and non-greasy lotion is wonderfully moisturising and the sls free top to toe wash with a natural Cedarwood, English lavender and the hint of patchouli fragrance is gentle and kind to skin and hair. A welcome slice of British loveliness for discerning Ladies and Gentlemen.

£25

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A Few Of My Favorite Spring Products

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Spring Clean

It’s that time of year again for that Spring clean

As Spring has sprung its a good chance to prep your skin and remove all that dry/ dull winter skin and get a nice glowing complexion for spring/ summer

Here are some great products to do that

Diamonds are a girls best friend so you should defiantly should try this luxurious  diamond peel & reveal treatment which leaves your skin glowing, reduces wrinkles and leaves your skin super soft &  hydrated

Dimond Peel & Reveal

This Diamond Peel & Reveal is a 2-step treatment which is like having a professional Microdermabrasion treatment without leaving your house. The Exfoliator contains Papain (papaya enzyme) to  lift & remove dead skin cells to reveal a rejuvenated complexion, while the Activator stimulates cell turnover with a ‘micro-vibration’ motion creates momentum to renew the skin’s surface. Advanced ‘micro-sponges’ swell to absorb minute impurities. Micronized diamonds are at the heart of the Diamond Peel & Reveal and leave skin radiant and glowing with youth. NuBo’s luxurious products are cleanly formulated and completely free of Parabens, SLS, irritating Petro-chemicals, synthetic colours and fragrances.

Dimond Peel & Reveal

£65

Home made Spring cleaner facial

This is a once in a while facial best to use after the winter or after you have been ill when your face looks dull and sallow it is very easy to do and doesn’t take much of your time with great results

All you need is a Favourite vegetable or nut oil ie Wheatgerm, avocado oil or Almond oil, Water and a Lemon

  • Start by massaging the chosen vegetable or nut oil to the entire face and neck
  • Immediately pat on gently warm water ( only a small amount)
  • For the third layer straight away pat on pure lemon juice. Wait for a minute but not long enough for the oil or lemon to dry
  • With your index & middle finger start rubbing the emulsion in a circular motion until it forms into little balls. Do this until your face looks fresh and peeled.
  • Best to do this at night-time or when you wont be in direct sunlight after
  • Not ideal for sensitive skins

Trilogy Vital moisturizer

As the weather becomes warmer its always best to change to more of a lighter moisturizer I am a big fan of some of the trilogy products which i may have mentioned in my past blogs, this vital moisturizer will keep the skin hydrated but without feeling to rich on the skin

£21.00

Elemental herbology deep cleanse summer body wash

This is a lovely amazing zesty smelling body wash which also comes with an exfoliating body mitt which best to use dry

before having a shower which helps remove dry skin improves circulation and helps with cellulite

The shower gel includes Water Lily Flower helps calm irritated skin. Aloe Vera and Bisabolol for anti-inflammatory and soothing effects Essential oils of Grapefruit and Mandarin to purify the skin and balance sebum production. Green Tea helps to protect the skin and soothe redness

£20
http://elementalherbology.com/product/deep-cleanse-summer-body-wash/

Exfoliating foot Mousse by Margeret Dabbs

Margaret Dabbs is a Renowned foot expert with a huge celebrity following 

With having so much experience with feet and running her own clinics for over 10 years She has designed and developed her own organic Emu product range. One of top selling products includes this beautifully scented foot scrub. This Exfoliating foot moose contains Ground Tea Tree Leaf and Pumice Feel the scrub work to remove the dead layers of skin and replenish using Emu Oil,leaving your feet silky soft .

Exfoliating foot mousse

£15

https://www.margaretdabbs.co.uk/products/products.php?ID=8

Tan Organic

What a flawless natural looking tan but without loading your body with those nasty unwanted chemicals? Try Tan Organic which is an 100% natural product

Get your body ready for summer with this natural golden glow its great for all skin tones and skin types so ideal for those who have sensitive skin or suffer from eczema and psoriasis as it contains no synthetic ingredients and no perfumes which is the main culprit for causing allergies

Tan Organic

£21

I hope you enjoy some of these products as much as I did!

Indulgence Day For the Anne Frank Charity

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The Anne Frank Trust are a wonderful UK charity that take workshops into schools to teach positive attitudes, respect for others and encourage young people to challenge prejudice and hatred.  Last year they organised the most wonderful fundraising Ladies Day Out , and for the second one on May 17th I am taking part with a whole load of other first rate therapists .  Whether you can make the whole day or just 2 or 3 hours, do come along as its going to be spectacular !!!
     

The magnificent private country house, in Bushey Heath, is beautiful in a relaxed way and set in the most exquiste grounds with an outdoor/indoor pool, tennis courts, a lake,  a small farm with shetland ponies and vast amounts of lawn with various eating areas . We make the indoor pool area and games room into treatment suites (one quiet , one for “talking” therapies) , the cinema is used for seminars , and the reception rooms used for Pilates and Yoga !!!  Although last year the weather was so fabulous so it all ended up in the garden !!  The kitchen is filled with delicious food all day for everyone (therapists and guests) to help themselves . New this year we have some exclusive shopping stalls in a marquee and Daniel Hersheson will be setting up a blow dry bar. Feedback from guests last year ranged from “spectacular” to “a great way to find some amazing therapists”
The list of what’s on offer regarding treatments is amazing , whether you like holisitic massage , lymph drainage, aromatherapy, reiki, or want to try out the latest “10 years younger” machine technology, have your metabollism tested , you can try anything and everything! There is also the chance on the day’s raffle to win a weeks holiday for 6 people in a Morroccan Riad or a weekend house party for 10 in The Cotswolds  
I hope you will support me and the Anne Frank Trust and buy your tickets (amazing value at £65) from their office , tel 0207 284 5858

Secret tips to have younger looking eyes!

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As a Facialist a common area of concern for aging are the eyes, whether its to remove dark circles, reduce puffiness or prevent wrinkles.  Below you find some top tips and advice that you may not have heard of to give yourself brighter and younger looking eyes.

 Serums/ or gels rather than eye creams.

Try using either eye gels or eye serums as Eye creams tend to be thick in texture and heavy on ingredients ( ie mineral oil).   As they only sit on the surface of the skin this can be a common cause of milia, which are the white lumps under the skin and they are hard to remove. This also applies to a lot of face creams so only apply the face cream up to the top of the cheek bone.  Note: the removal of milia should be done by a professional therapist.

For more information about mila removal you can contaact me monique.1uk@gmail.com 07984351859

 Less is more

A lot of women think if they apply layer upon layers of creams or serum that it will make more of a difference but you would be wrong, the skin around the eye area is only a couple of layers, so it will only soak up what it needs then the rest will just sit there.  It can also be the cause of dark circles as well as a waste.  Many surgeons are now scooping out excess eye cream from inside the skin while doing eye surgery. So next time you apply your eye gel remember less is more.

Tip: When applying eye gels or serum apply above the eyelids too or where your sunglasses would cover

Environ C quence eye gel

An effective topical alternative to Botox that is safer, milder and injection-free…at a fraction of the cost! In comparison it lasts longer, is less expensive, non-toxic and there are no needles involved!

It effectively reduces the depth of wrinkles on the face and helps prevent the formation of new lines.  The Ionzyme® C-Quence Eye Gel employs the latest cosmetic technology by using a unique combination of three super-powerful peptides, Matrixyl®, DermaxylTM and Argireline®, for use on the delicate and sensitive eye area, particularly where “crow’s-feet” and deep lines are visible

Focus Frown Serum

How can you reduce those dreaded lines caused by repeated facial expressions? Today’s stress is enough to make anyone frown – but all this frowning can only result in premature frown lines on the forehead and around the eye area.

Environ’s new Ionzyme Focus Frown Serum is a scientifically proven formula, that when applied to the targeted area, assists to smooth and soften frown lines. Frown lines become lighter, muscle tension reduces in the forehead area and deep lines become less prominent. Skin is healthier and more elastic resulting in younger, smoother looking skin.

Only the very best raw materials are used in the formula. These ingredients are individually very expensive putting them out of reach of many other cosmetic houses. It has always been Environ’s philosophy to invest in only the best ingredients that really work, rather than expensive packaging and marketing.

For more information or to buy any of  these products contact Monique 07984351859 monique.1uk@gmail.com

Drink plenty of water

Darks circles can be related to the kidneys so try to drink plenty of water. Lemon and warm water is the best way to start of your morning, but can also be taken at any time during the day.  Try to avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine. You may also want to consider doing a colon cleanse. I have just finished the 10 day course and I was amazed how my dark circles went away and how revitalised I feel. I have mentioned it before in my winter blog. (Healthy starter pack)

 Cold teaspoon

Forget about cucumbers or tea bags the best tried and tested method to invigorate the eyes is the back of a cold teaspoon.  Just leave them over night in the fridge and as soon as you wake up place the back of the teaspoons onto the eyes. The cold increases the blood lymph circulation this will also help aid removal of waste & toxins

Jade rollers are also great for the getting the circulation going.

Lypmhatic drainage Massage

                                                                                                                                   This is probably one of the best methods to remove any puffiness under the eyes (puffiness is caused by excess fluid waste and toxins) it will also help plump up the muscles. Start by using your ring fingers at the temples, apply firm pressure (as long as it’s not too uncomfortable).  Draw the finger under the eyes into the socket up and around to the temples repeatedly. Do this at least 5 minutes every night when applying your eye product

Pinch around the brow area (hold each pinch for 20 secs) you can be very firm whilst doing this.  This will help relax the muscles and give it a natural lift especially around the frown area as this is a muscle that is used frequently.

Protect your eyes from the sun

We all know how bad the sun ages our skin and as the eye area is a lot thinner we have to make sure we take extra care. Make sure the serums or gels you use contain an Spf ingredients such as Zinc Dioxide or Titanium Dioxide as they are best ones to look out for both eye, face and body. It should also contain anti oxidants to protect your eyes from the environment.  This should be used all year around.  We may have cold winters but UVA rays are still present which leads to premature ageing. You should also wear appropriate sunglasses in the summer.

Prevention is better than cure

Also remember prevention is better than cure so best start as young as you can especially from the age of 21 use a good SPF or strong in antioxidents eye serum around the area and also the face. Also by massaging the eye area on a daily basis this may take up a little time now but it may save you money or even surgery in the long term.

Parents it may have been too late for you but you can help your children make sure they use good sunglasses in the summer months.


Count down to Valentines Day

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Valentines day is just around the corner

Here are some ideas to relax, unwind, look and feel great

Whether you want to give yourself some tender loving care or do something nice and romantic for you partner.

Set the Mood                                    

Regardless of whether you are single or not, setting the scene is important, so put away the washing and paperwork, and float away with an evening dedicated to yourself or your partner

Body shop – Jasmine & White Frangipani Reed Diffuser

This beautifully scented Jasmine and White Frangifani Diffuser smells lovely  it last for 8 weeks and there is no risk of burning the house down. The body shop has 7 different smells but this on is my favourite

£15 – Jasmine & White Frangipani Reed diffuser

Oskia Massage candle

Designed using the purest natural ingredients including beeswax, soybean and coconut oil, this luxurious massage candle, packed full of skin smoothing vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, is the ultimate way to smooth and soothe both body and soul.

Each of the ingredients has been specially chosen due to its incredible skin healing properties,  which nourish, soften and hydrate. The candle comes with a beautifully scented heavenly Rose de Mai perfume which engages the senses.
Once melted you can pour the body oil straight onto the skin (no cooling is needed). It is the perfect temperature. The oil is light and silky which you can massage in and absorbs into the skin very well.
£34

Relax

Try adding some of these lovely oils to the bath

Mother earth raindrops & roses bath & massage oil

This Heavenly rose bath oil is Emotionally Restoring it helps Smooth the spirit and help find a sense of peacefulness & love

You can use this either as a bath oil or you can massage this onto the shoulders, feet or body

Lovely to use when feeling low, tired or plain fed up!

£12.50

Motherearth Raindrops & Roses bath oil

Ren Moroccan Bath Oil

I’m a big fan of all Ren products and this is one of my favourite you can relax in the bath to the lovely Rose exquisite sensual scent.  It is stress relieving and has soothing properties. Skin is left soft, supple and lightly scented with roses

Moroccan Rose Bath Oil

£30

Unwind

Massage is a great way to unwind and relax whether you are massaging your partner or receiving one.

There are many Salons that offer different types of massage

At my Salon I offer Swedish and deep tissue massage. http://www.moniqueh.com

Other Salons offer couple massage where you can have them done together.

Here is a guide if you choose to stay at home

Massage guide for your partner

Mixing the perfect blend: First you have to choose a nice carrier oil. Almond oil & olive oil are quite a popular to go for and they are easily to get hold.  (Alternatively you can use the oil from the Oskia massage candle).

Suitable essential oils: Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Rose (It’s best to have the right blend of essential oils.)

Method: Start at the base of the spine with each hand either side of the spine apply a little pressure (always ask the partner if the pressure is ok if it’s too firm it maybe uncomfortable or if it’s too light it may tickle) massage up towards the neck and smooth out towards the shoulders

Lighten the pressure when coming back to the base, You can alternate the moves and add in some lighter strokes, keep the movement continuous.

You can incorporate massaging the pressure points by just using the thumbs.  Again start at the base applying pressure either side of the spine then release, work your way up by half an inch until you get to the neck.

Look Good

If you look good you will also feel good, whether you are going out for a romantic meal with your partner, or snuggling up with a hot chocolate and a classic rom com, here are a couple of my favorites for Valentines day.
Give yourself a fresh look!
Bare minerals Make up doesn’t block the pores so its great for all skins types and great for those who don’t usually where make up they have a range of all different colours but peachy/ Coral colours are in and great for the Spring/ Summer.
luscious lips
Here are a few organic brands to give yourself luscious lips but with out drying them out.