Happy New Year!

Summer time means hot weather, new fashions, and a time to change the way you look after your skin, especially now that the sun is in full force.  Now is the perfect time to ask our team for a skin analysis to ascertain your exact skin care requirements.  A great way to renew your skin is to try our Microdermabrasion Facial designed to provide extreme hydration and radiance to your skin.

It is not just your skin that needs some extra attention.  Pedicures, Spray on Tans and IPL hair removal treatments are all popular treatments this time of year.  Find out what is hot in our January Enews Now!

Merry Christmas from Simply Elegant

What an exciting time of year, with so many parties, holidays and endless Christmas shopping to do! Simply Elegant is here to make this time of year a little less stressful. Start preparing now and you'll look glamorous through the festive season.

The best way to look good this Festive Season is to take advantage of our fantastic deals, and value packed packages.  Click here to find out more.  Simply Elegant Christmas News

Simply Elegant November Enews...out now!

Find out about our Christmas Party, Specials and Packages, and discover how to get the PERFECT TAN...download our November Enews Edition now.

Simply Elegant's October News is out now

There is a buzz at the moment at Simply Elegant with Cherie returning from training at the Dermalogica Headquarters in LA. Bringing back new technology, amazing new treatments & new products you will love. 

Download our October Enews with loads of special offers including a fantastic IPL Package, Hydro Microdermabrasion, our Lift and Firm package, Skin Perfect Primer, and Lumafirm Eye Contour Lift & Glow.   

Spring Special Offers by Simply Elegant

Spring is in the air with our sensational September Enewsletter.  With Make Up Workshops, our fantastic Sexy Sandal Foot Package, you can find out How to Look 10 Years Younger, get a great deal on our Dermalogica Exfoliation Pack, and don't miss our tips on the secret to sexy tanning, plus exfoliation advice.

Download your copy now: Simply Elegant Setember Enews.

August Enews is out now

Our August Enewsletter is JAM Packed with special offers, workshops and great tips on looking after your skin in the winter.  Click here to download our August Enewsletter

July Promotions and News

This Enews is full to the brim with treatments to help you look and feel your very best. Always remember to take some time out to relax, refresh and most of all de-stress. Thank you for choosing Simply Elegant as your Beauty salon and we look forward to seeing you in the salon soon.

Click to download the

Simply Elegant July Enews

How to achieve youthful beautiful eye contours

Youthful Eye Contours

One of the things you may not know about Pevonia products is that they are based on dermatological science and are all dermatologically tested. Which means they not only feel and smell great but are formulated to achieve visible results.

How do they do that? Well, simply put, the ingredients are selected based on the innate self healing properties ie: the Ginkgo Biloba in the Evolutive Eye Gel increases the circulation around the eye area helping to reduce fluid stagnation and iron build up that leads to dark circles. So it's not just a "cooling" eye gel, it actually treats the condition.

When you use the Pevonia Eye Care line you are treating the problem, which is why these products have a cult following. This line effectively treats a range of eye conditions because it is based on science. Furthermore, all of the Pevonia Eye Care Products are opthalmically tested so even the most sensitive eyes will find them gentle and effective. Even contact lens wearers rave about these products.

In this article we explain the cause of the most common eye contour problems and how Pevonia Eye Care line can help alleviate these conditions.

A little Eye Care Education...

Wrinkles and Crepiness - Many muscles of the eye have to move in order to achieve the opening and closing of the eye lids and the facial expressions. The skin around the eye area responds to every little movement resulting in the formation of wrinkles and crows feet. As the elastic fibers are very sparse this leads to crepiness of the eye lids. Did you realise the Elastin you are born with around the eye area is all you'll ever have? Your body won't continue to produce elastin in this area of the face so we recommend protecting this area with gentle TLC to help maintain it! Decrease in muscle tone causes heavy gravity resulting in the eye lids drooping which in turn contribute to even more aging signs and wrinkles.

The major factor contributing to the breakdown of elastin and collagen around the eye area apart from expression is free radical damage from the sun.

Pevonia Solution:

Evolutive Eye Line - Ligne Yeux Eyes and Lips
This rich, non-greasy triphase homogenized formula firms and tighten the area around your eyes helping to protect and maintain your own elastin. Rich in squalane oil from olives and very similar to our skin's own oils and anti-oxidant Vitamins A, E and Chitosan Ascorbate this treatment cream protects and repairs the delicate eye contours while firming.

Puffiness or Bagginess - A puffy look of the lids is due to fluid stagnation or edema, the extra-cellular spaces will be filled with excess fluids. These excess fluids in normal conditions are automatically re-absorbed by the lymphatic capillaries easing the puffy look. When this natural phenomenon slows down due to health, aging, diet or lack of care the lids will look puffy and stay puffy. When eye lid puffiness persists it could lead to cellular nutritional deficiency of the cells in the eye area. The quicker the stagnation is dealt with, the better it is for the condition of the eye lids.

Dark Circles - Because of the thinness of the skin all colours are exaggerated and more visible. A lot of factors contribute to dark circles; melanin pigment, blood colour, sluggish circulation, proliferation of blood vessels, edemas, allergies, chronic swelling causing the tissue to become darker, chronic exposure to sunlight, stress, lack of sleep and fatigue, chronic illness and disease and most of all an insoluble storage from iron called Hemosiderin that lingers and tints the blood a purplish colour.

Pevonia Solution:

Pevonia Evolutive Eye Gel. This wonder product contains high-tech time-release sphérulites which deliver decongesting benefits to your delicate eye zone throughout the day. Rich in anti-oxidant Vitamin C, moisture binding Hyaluronic Acid, and Ginkgo Biloba a superior circulatory aid this gel reduces dark circles and puffiness.

So you see that not only do these products condition and smooth the skin around the eye area, they treat and repair as well effectively "halting" the skin ageing process.

 Another area that suffers much abuse due to constant movement is the lip contour, fine lines begin to develop as the support structures break down, skin cells become mature and less healthy leading to fine lines and atrophy. Maintaining the skin around the lip area is as important as the eye contours if you want to stay youthful!

Pevonia Solution:

Youthful Lip Cream combines the repairing effects of Retinol which helps to rejuvenate skin cells with regenerating Collagen and Elastin, to smooth lines, hydrate, prevent wrinkles, and even coloring. Your lips are rendered smoothly toned and lusciously rejuvenated.

June News and Promotions out now

Click here to download the latest news and promotions in our June Enewsletter.

Skin Tips for Winter & Mothers Day Specials

Get great skin advice for winter and click to download our fabulous Mother's Day Specials.  The Simply Elegant May Enews is out now.  Click to download...May Enews.

Winterizing your Skin

With colder weather here what steps can you take to upgrade your skincare routine in order to avoid dryness, sensitivity, and irritation? Here are 6 helpful tips to protect our skin from the changing seasons.

1. Buy a creamier cleanser. Though foaming cleansers are great in the summer to remove sweat, oil residues, and skin debris, creamier cleansers have more nourishing agents that remove less of the essential lipids (oils) in your skin. I suggest Pevonia’s Hydrating Cleanser and Hydrating Lotion for the winter, regardless of your skin type, because it has Collagen, Elastin, and Hyaluronic Acid that plump up your cells with moisture.

2. Exfoliate twice a week, followed by a cream mask. Dead skin cells tend to stick together a lot more as skin gets drier in the autumn and winter. Exfoliate using a gentle enzyme cream (Pevonia’s Enzymo-Spherides Peeling Cream), rather than an exfoliating (granular) cleanser if you are starting to get sensitive. Follow with a generous amount of a Mask.

3. Add an Aromatherapy Face Oil once a week at night to nourish your depleted, tired skin. Hazelnut oil and Vitamin E are 2 beautiful lipids (oils) that are great for nourishing cell membranes, regardless of your skin type. Pevonia has 3 different Aromatherapy Face Oil Blends with a Hazelnut and Vitamin E base. It is like nutrition for your skin. Your skin will thank you for it and you will sleep better, too!

4. Cream. Cream. Cream. You can apply a little more product than normal. Most people are unaware of the dehydration that occurs to skin when taking anti-histamines and allergy medications so common during this time of year

5. Avoid prolonged, hot showers. I know it feels so good, but hot water can increase pruritis (itching) and dry your skin out as well. Also, be sure to avoid rubbing your face with your bath towel. Pat drying works best. Leave some moisture on your skin before applying product.

6. Bundle up with clothes. Lower the heat. Heating elements and units cranked up in the cooler nights can rob the environment and your skin of moisture. Use these in moderation.

Skin & Body Care - the questions everyone wants to know

SKINCARE:

Why do I need a different moisturiser for day and night?

"The skin has different needs in the day to those of the evening when you are sleeping. During the day your skin is exposed to pollution, UV rays and the elements. You may wear makeup, be in air conditioning all day, all these things affect the skin. So during the day your moisturiser might have a higher level of anti-oxidants to help quench free radicals, sun protection to deflect UV damage and moisture binding ingredients to keep the skin well hydrated. In the evening however, your basal cell regeneration is higher so rejuvenating and repairing ingredients work more effectively, ingredients such as Retinol from Vitamin A will be more effective in the evening when you are resting. Some ingredients may make your skin sun sensitive; acne preparations, lightening ingredients and even botanical bases with essential oils, these should be used in the evening too. In a nutshell the rule of thumb is in the day; protect in the evening; correct and repair."

We recommend: For daytime: "C" Evolutive Eye Gel & Hydrating Sunscreen with Anti-oxidants for face and body and for the Evening: Evolutive Eye Cream and Power Repair Line

What’s the difference between a face mist and toner?

"A mist is generally a hydrating spritz that contains moisture binding ingredients such as hyaluronic whereas a toner or lotion is wiped on the skin to aid in the removal of water soluble pollutants and complete the cleansing process."

We recommend: Phyto-Aromatic Mist

How can you temporarily zap pimples?

"Most pimple preparations contain ingredients such as peroxides which oxygenate the skin, ideal as bacteria cannot survive in oxygen, however many are drying so organic peroxides are now the preferred choice. Anything which helps to reduce inflammation is helpful; the quickest way to reduce a red and angry pimple is by rubbing ice over the area and keeping the skin clean."

We recommend: Clarifyl Spot Treatment

Why does my skin feel taut after cleansing?

"If your skin feels tight and taut after cleansing then your skin's pH is too alkaline, in other words your skin is dehydrated. There are a number of factors that contribute; excessive sweating, medications, low fat diet to name a few, but the most common is dryness associated with cosmetic products that are too harsh or aggressive for your skin. Sometimes using a lotion can help to restore the pH of the skin however it is better to switch to a mild cleanser and use it sparingly."

We recommend: Hydrating Cleanser and Hydrating Lotion

How do you get rid of open pores?

"Open pores are a manifestation of an oily skin and the best way to treat them is to address the oiliness first. Skin care preparations that contain oil gland sedating essential oils such as grapefruit can help and the addition of tiny micro-sponges in products helps to absorb the oil before it builds up in the pores. Regular gentle exfoliation and maintaining a healthy moisture level in the skin will also help refine the texture. One of the most beneficial ingredients for refining open pored skin is a marine DNA ingredient that helps to swell the opening making it appear much smaller. "

We recommend: Pevonia Power Repair Line DNA

BODY CARE:

What products should I use to get rid of dry elbows and knees?

"The skin on your elbows and knees becomes course and dry due to friction; the constant pressure on these areas stimulates a build up dry dead skin cells. We are often told to Loofah these areas but unfortunately too much of this can exacerbate the problem as it creates additional friction. It’s the skin's protective mechanism to thicken on these areas. The best ingredients for softening these areas are alpha and beta hydroxy acids which gently exfoliate on a daily basis."

We recommend: Preserve Body Moisturiser with AHA's

I have dry skin, but find body butters to thick, what’s the alternative?

"Regular exfoliation followed by more hydrating formulas tends to work more effectively as they penetrate the skin more easily."

We recommend: Silky Skin Body Scrub followed by Dry Oil Body Moisturiser

How do I prevent ingrown hairs?

"Regular use of alpha and beta hydroxy acids to reduce the cell build up around and over the hair is the best method. Be careful not to "over loofah" the area as it will actually toughen and thicken the skin exacerbating the problem."

How often should I exfoliate my body?

"A good exfoliation once a week is ample paying close attention to trouble areas such as the knees, elbows and feet."

What’s best for my skin, soap or shower gel?

"Shower gels are generally more hydrating but some "over counter" preparations may have drying ingredients. The best products for cleansing the body are those free of sodium lauryl sulphate, alcohol and artificial perfume. A shower gel that uses natural lathering ingredients such as soapwort or saponaria will always be the best option for keeping skin supple and soft; these can even be used on baby skin."

We recommend: Anti-Stress Bath and Shower Gel

Welcome to March Enews...

Congratulations to Linda Waldon.  Linda was the lucky winner from our New
Anti - Ageing Launch.  We hope you enjoy your prize.

This month at Simply Elegant we have 2 events - a skin work shop & a launch of our brand new skin care line Skinstitut.   Please read on to find out all the details.

This Enews is full to the brim with treatments to help you look and feel your very best.  Thank you for choosing Simply Elegant as your Beauty salon and we look forward to seeing you in the salon soon.

Click here to download our March Enewsletter.

Best Wishes,
Cherie & all the team at Simply Elegant

Happy Valentines Day!!

Our menu of specialised treatments has been designed to spoil your Valentine. Click here to see our Valentines Day Packages.  Our team of therapists will provide all the pampering they need to make them feel and look great.  Choose from one of our packages or treat them with our range of essential beauty services including facials, massage and more.  Gift Vouchers can be purchased online, over the phone 3881 3102 or drop in to pick up your special Valentines Day Gift Voucher.

Upcoming Simply Elegant Event - Launching 2 New treatments.  Boost collagen production. Improve skin radiance. Soften fine lines.

Click here for our Event Information, Bookings and our Latest Special Offers.

Thank you for choosing Simply Elegant as your Beauty salon and we look forward to seeing you in the salon soon.

Best wishes,
Cherie & all the team at Simply Elegant

Happy New Year - Happy New You

Happy New Year!

Summer time means hot weather, new fashions, and a time to change the way you look after your skin, especially now that the sun is in full force. Now is the perfect time to ask our team for a skin analysis to ascertain your exact skin care requirements. A great way to renew your skin is to try our new Total Rejuvenation Facial designed to provide extreme hydration and radiance to your skin.

It is not just your skin that needs some extra attention. Pedicures, Spray on Tans and IPL hair removal treatments are all popular treatments this time of year.

This Enews is full to the brim with treatments to help you look and feel your very best. Always remember to take some time out to relax, refresh and most of all de-stress. Thank you for choosing Simply Elegant as your Beauty Salon and we look forward to seeing you in the salon soon.

Best Wishes,

Cherie & all the team at Simply Elegant

Total Rejuvenation Facial

Special Offer
Total Rejuvenation Facial

• Restore Radiance
• Firming & super hydrating
• Promotes a luminous complexion

Book Now $89

Promotion ends 29th February

Special Event

Simply Elegant Event

Boost collagen production. Improve skin radiance. Soften fine lines.

RejuvaLight

RejuvaLight works quickly and deeply, delivering immediate and highly visible results. Remarkably tightens the skin, improves skin texture and softens lines. An instantly brightened glow and a visibly lighter skin tone are just a few of the proven results.

RejuvaLight therapy is a facial treatment using light energy to restore youthful radiance and firmness to your skin. The treatment is gentle and relaxing. After one treatment your skin will be more hydrated with a natural radiant sheen.

Proven results from RejuvaLight include:

• Anti ageing & moisture restoring
• Increased cellular renewal
• Boosts Collagen and Elastin
• Promotes smoother and firmer skin
• Brightens by increasing oxygen supply to the skin
• Promoting a luminous, radiant and even complexion

RejuvaLight is $200 per treatment and this technology is available for a limited time only.

Elasto-firm Facial

After Collagen, Elastin is the skin’s secondary most important protein.

It forms the skin’s support with its web patterned elastic network. Elastin is the most recognised and appraised protein for skin strengthening. Applied in a Facial treatment it promotes a radiant, youthful skin.

Elasto-Firm results include:

• Smoothing wrinkles
• Restoring lack of elasticity
• Increases skin’s suppleness
• Deeply hydrating
• Promotes smoother and firmer skin

Book now as appointments are strictly limited

Place Simply Elegant

3/326 Gympie Road Strathpine

Date: 21st February 2012

Time: By appointment only

RSVP: 15th February 2012 - Spaces are strictly limited

Ph: 3881 3102

Elasto-Firm Facial is $200 per treatment

Cost: $50 booking fee - 100% redeemable

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Special Skin Insight

Skin Care through the ages - 30's, 40's, 50's & 60's...

With so many "anti-aging" products on the market it can become very confusing when searching for the best products for your skin. Ceramides, Liposome’s, Anti-Oxidants...does your skin need all of these things?

In this article we attempt to de-mystify the abundance of information by addressing what is MOST IMPORTANT for your skin depending on your age.

Thirties

It's sad but true; skin ageing really begins at 30. Particularly when you've exposed yourself to the sun. Fine lines develop as Collagen and Elastin start to break down, and our delicate skin under the eyes begins to thin. Skin generally becomes drier, quicker. Broken veins may start to show up as tiny red dots, and towards the end of this decade, age spots and brown pigmentation marks, or 'sun spots', may appear. Under-eye puffiness may become a problem, taking longer to subside after you wake. Arrghhh! You may say, but don't panic, there is a lot you can do to halt the ageing process...

What you need:

• Moisturisers with sun protection.
• Hydrating moisturizer such as Pevonia Collagen Cream
• SPF 30+ day protection such as Pevonia Hydrating Sunscreen
• Eye cream or cream/gel such as Pevonia Evolutive Eye Gel

In salon treatments - Photorejuvenation for removal of broken veins & brown spots. Advanced Facials/Microdermabrasion with eye treatment to improve skin hydration & radiance. Introduce the derma roller at home for increased product penetration and collagen production.

Forties

Deeper lines begin to etch around the mouth and eyes, furrows appear on the forehead and circles under the eyes may grow into pouches. Most women's skin becomes noticeably drier. In the run-up to the menopause, and during this phase, skin may also become more sensitive. What's more, skin loses its resilience due to a breakdown of Elastin and Collagen.

What you need: Your daily regime should embrace products that offer specific benefits to counteract skin problems such as: sensitivity, hyper-pigmentation, anti-aging

• Lip and eye care products such as Pevonia Youthful Lip Cream and Evolutive Eye Cream
• Hydrating moisturizer with Elastin such as Pevonia Marine Elastin Cream
• Soothing serum to protect capillaries such as Pevonia Soothing Propolis Concentrate

In salon treatments - Photorejuvenation for removal of redness, brown spots & to stimulate collagen production. High Performance Facials/Peels to improve skin hydration & tone. Introduce the derma roller with home care to stimulate collagen production.

Fifties

By now, skin starts to acquire true 'character' in the form of fine wrinkles, and the lines you develop in your fifties and sixties may deepen into folds. This is because, post-menopausal, there's much less estrogen being produced and without estrogen, skin becomes thinner and more fragile. It is also less able to retain moisture and the production of collagen and elastin slows down significantly. In the fifties, skin tone is also likely to become more uneven, with an increasing number of 'sun spots'

What you need: Products that minimize the appearance of lines contain Phyto-estrogens and protect the skin from the sun or even fade sunspots.

• De-aging products such as Pevonia Caviar Line or Lumafirm Line
• Products with phyto-estrogens such as Pevonia RS2 Line
• Products rich in collagen and elastin such as Pevonia Power Repair Line
• Sun protection and pigment fading products such as Pevonia Hydrating Sunscreen and Pevonia Lightening Gel

In salon treatments - Photorejuvenation for removal of sun spots/redness and to increase collagen production. Peels/Microdermabrasion to improve skin hydration. Advanced Facials with eye & lip treatments to improve skin radiance & tone. Introduce the derma roller with home care to stimulate collagen production and increase hydration.

Sixties

Dryness. Your skin has a hard time retaining moisture and natural oil production slows down. Dullness. Cell turnover continues to slow - a process that started in your forties. Dark spots. Between the lack of oil, the loss of collagen and elastin, and the dryness, dark spots can really start to stand out. Actinic Keratosis. Areas of scaly roughness often seen on fair-skinned women that can be a precursor to skin cancer.

What you need: Products that minimize the appearance of lines with a stronger emphasis on exfoliation.

• De-aging products such as Pevonia Caviar Line or Lumafirm Line
• Exfoliating products with aha’s such as Pevonia Glycocides Cream
• Products rich in collagen and elastin such as Pevonia Power Repair Line
• Sun protection and pigment fading products such as Pevonia Hydrating Sunscreen and Pevonia Lightening Gel

In salon treatments - Photorejuvenation for removal of dark spots & increase collagen production. Peels/Microdermabrasion to deeply exfoliate the skin. High performance facials to improve skin hydration & radiance. Introduce the derma roller with home care to stimulate collagen production, increase hydration and slough off dry skin.

It is time to have your skin assessed by an expert

With changes in the weather, it is important to have a professional skin assessment. This way you can be assured that your salon treatments and home care regime are perfect for your skin’s individual needs.

To book your complimentary skin consultation please phone 3881 3102.

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