We are changing the way we massage you – BABOR massage oils will be replaced with our very own blends of deeply nourishing aromatherapy balms!
A small range of high quality organic aromatherapy balms will be introduced this February to compliment the current range of massage treatments – here are the new aromatherapy blends:
Calming and Balancing – Rose, Jasmine and Pachouli
A powerful sweet and spicy ‘heady’ aromatherapy blend useful for restoring energy, calming nerves, relieving anxiety and providing a feeling of confidence.
Calming and Relaxing – Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Sandalwood
A sweet floral aromatherapy blend with deep notes that induce a better quality of sleep and the feeling of inner peace. Helps to alleviate nervous exhaustion, headaches, stress, shock, depression and emotionally fatigue.
Warming and Stimulating – Basil, Camphor, Clove and Petitgrain
A powerful uplifting fresh woody aromatherapy blend that eases congestion and mental fatigue, relieves aches and pains, and clears the mind of worries and clutter aiding concentration for a better sense of freedom.
Why a Balm instead of Oil?
A balm is a solid anhydrous (no water) formulation of fragrant oils, herbs, waxes or butters used to heal, soothe or treat minor skin conditions.
The thick consistency of balms make them excellent travel companions – this is why they are most notably used as baby nappy soothers and for dry and chapped lip therapy. Balms protect the skin’s natural barrier providing strength to thin sensitive skin types.
My passion and love for all things skin-related led me to introduce a select range of multitasking and vegan-friendly balms that work exceptionally well on all skin types. I have handmade these aromatherapy balms to work as massage mediums, as well as dry and sensitive skin soothers for the skin, nails and cuticles – here are some of the other benefits of using the balms:
Provide long-lasting nourishment for skin without clogging pores.
Conditions and softens body hair without making it matt.
Treats and heals a plethora of skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
Intensely nourishes skin without leaving a greasy feeling.
Skin instantly feels softer with improved elasticity.
Why use Shea butter, Macadamia and Jojoba Oil?
Shea Butter
Contains Vitamins A and E which are particularly helpful for repairing and healing sun damaged skin pollution.
High quantities of Vitamin F uniquely found in Shea which acts as a rejuvenator on peeling skin.
Contains mild sunscreen protection to help with overall sun protection and photo damage prevention.
Softens and heals cracked dry skin conditions.
Macadamia Oil
Exceptionally high in Palmitoleic acid and Phytosterols which help stimulate and mantain skin collagen production.
Balances sebum levels of the skin.
Powerful natural anti-inflammatory properties makes it ideal for use with sunburn.
Helps reduce trans-epidermal water-loss which helps retain skin moisture.
Jojoba Oil
Mimics human sebum which makes it supremely nourishing.
Jojoba also has a natural SPF of 5 which further enhances its skin caring benefits.
Has anti-fungal properties that treat and prevent infections that often arise from athlete’s foot, warts, eczema and psoriasis rashes.
Naturally has a long shelf life of 2-3 years.
Grab your hands on 1 or 2 of our gorgeously scented aromatherapy balms in 15ml trial sizes for only £5.00 whilst stocks last! Order yours today over the phone, or simply pick them up on your next visit. Stock available from Tuesday 6th February, 2018.
Movement is a natural animalistic skill practiced by all of us during the course of our lives. For this reason, stretching exercises play a big part in improving and maintaining our overall health and wellness. Exercise in general is performed for various reasons, including increasing muscles strength and stamina, muscle toning and conditioning, maintaining healthy joint mobility and muscle flexibility, preventing the signs of aging, maintaining a healthy cardiovascular system, weight loss or maintenance, managing stress and depression, and also for enjoyment. Stretching your body frequently and regularly also acts to boost the immune system and aids in the prevention of joint restriction and “diseases of affluence” such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, carpal tunnel and obesity.
Simple upper body stretches to do at home or in the workplace.
To understand why this is, it is importance to take a look at the development of exercise through history. Since the dawn of humankind, physical development has followed a natural path that was determined by the practical demands of life in a wild like avoiding threats to survive. Primeval times presented harsher environments full of natural and human obstacles which meant that early man had to know not only how to run, but also walk, balance, jump, crawl, climb, lift, carry, throw, catch, and fight. Between 4,000 BC and 476 AD, civilizations rose and fell through war and conquest imposing physical training on boys and young men in preparing for battle. Later, civilized populations valued the physical culture for sports – seeing the birth of the first Olympic games created by the ancient Greeks. These early sports were all based on practical, natural movement skills and were fundamentally related to the preparedness needed for war. Later, the Romans celebrated the body’s beauty and strength embracing physical training as a philosophical ideal, and an essential part of a complete education; they celebrated the idea of having a sound mind in a sound body. Physical culture started to rise beyond practical necessities to become a means to an end — an “art de vivre”!
During the dark ages (5th – 15th century), education was centered around the Church, focusing on cultivating the mind rather than training the body. It is in this period that the body was seen as sinful and unimportant, spreading the belief that the primary concern of one’s lifetime was preparing for the afterlife. In 1553, the first book to exclusively address the benefits of physical exercise was published classifying, analyzing, and describing exercises, games, and sports from a medical standpoint. Advice was also offered on how to prevent and recover from injuries resulting from these physical pursuits. Over the years, the more civilized populations saw the introduction of modern gyms and workout programs.
The advancements in technology over the course of the last century has majorly impacted the modern lifestyle, making fitness an accessory to the modern man and woman through a luck of motivation; it is up to each of us to exercise or not! Generally most people don’t, and being out of shape has become both ubiquitous and commonly accepted. Despite the plethora of health and fitness methods, programs, and resources we have today, the general population has never been so physically sedentary and out-of-shape resulting in a decline in health today.
“A pattern that had been familiar throughout history is that after a war is fought and won, the tendency is for society to relax, enjoy life, and exercise less. … It appears that as societies become too enamored with wealth, prosperity and self-entertainment, fitness levels drop. In addition, as technology has advanced with man, the levels of physical fitness have decreased.” –Lance C. Dalleck and Len Kravitz
With today’s modern working lifestyles and demands, we find ourselves glued to our desks more frequently, spending longer hours at our desks and in the workplace with a luck of a wide range of movement. This also relates to the cultural changes we have seen and experienced through the advancements in technology where some of us may find ourselves spending long periods of time using mobile phones, watching television or driving for long hours at a time. Our luck of movement generally creates stresses on certain muscles groups that should be stretched and exercised more frequently. Below is a video I found that I feel explains different types of movement and training programs that help us increase our range of movement for a more resilient and balanced body.
As a holistic therapist, I have had the opportunity to experience and treat some common ailments that many of us live with on a daily basis such as neck ache, backache, headaches, shoulder pain and fatigue through the lifestyle choices we all make. Today, stretching and exercising comes in many forms as we have seen in the video above. Through physical exercises like Pilates, Yoga, Ballet and Martial Arts, we can rip some of the many benefits to be experienced from these activities to gradually improve our physical postures for an improved mental and spiritual well being. Practicing these exercises for at least 15 minutes a day may also help increase quality of sleep and act as a non-pharmaceutical sleep aid to treat diseases such as insomnia, help promote or maintain positive self-esteem, improve mental health, maintain steady digestion and treat constipation and gas, regulate fertility health, and augment an individual’s sex appeal or body image, which has been found to be linked with higher levels of self-esteem.
A stretch for hamstrings, posterior obliques, teres muscles and lats – great for toning the upper and lower body.
I have demonstrated some stretching exercises above that I feel work quite well in keeping the upper body flexible and well-balanced. These exercises relieve tension pains caused by being stationery and using the hands when typing at a computer desk or using mobile phones for long periods of time. I recommend practicing these particular exercises for at least 3 minutes every 2 hours to keep neck ache, shoulder pain and backache at bay. Massages are also a great way to stretch and elongate the muscles to prevent and relieve the body from aches and pains that arise from lifestyle and injuries. For further advice on safe stretching exercises that can help improve your flexibility and general physical condition, please feel free to get in touch. If you are considering taking up an activity like Pilates, Yoga or Ballet, simply get in touch with Cherry’s Fitness Suite for more information on individual or group classes.
BABOR SPECIAL EDITION Easter Egg – the highest concentration of nature for immediately visible effects.
Sweet-tooth or not…there’s only one egg that will withstand the heat this Easter! Extend the benefits of your BABOR facial treatments at home of revitalising skin therapy with fluids that provide instant effects.
BABOR ampoule concentrates are extremely well tolerated and comprise a range of high-dose active ingredients that work to balance, hydrate, lift and redefine your facial contours providing instant radiance and vitality for instant visibly beautiful skin. Discover the unique effects of BABOR ampoules this April for 14 days of intensive revolutionary active ampoules. Within seconds, a high dose of natural active ingredients ensure immediately visible results and provide skincare tailored to the needs of every skin type.
Applying FLUIDS
The first step to healthy skin is good cleansing. BABOR cleansers don’t strip the skin of natural moisture and lipids, leaving it at its optimal pH. After cleansing, simply apply your fluid of choice to your face, neck and decollete.
Using a cosmetic tissue or an ampoule opener, snap open the glass ampoule at the ring.
Use the flat of your hands to gently press the fluid into your skin and let it absord fully before applying a moisturising cream on top.
Use an entire ampoule a day, morning or evening
Visit us to purchase your very own BABOR SPECIAL EDITION Easter Egg in time for Easter, or call us on 07561007327 to place your order for collection. Available while stocks last. 20% OFF until 30/04/17. RRP £45.00.
We are delighted to announce we have expanded our services to cater towards the growing population of young adults in West Sussex, in the light of providing a professional and discrete service that is safe enough for even the younger generation to receive.
Book a Prom Perfect package for you and your BFF and you will both receive a further 10% reduction on your final bill. With our Prom Perfect packages, you can swap any treatment(s) of your choice around to create your very own bespoke package. Please note there may be a change in total pricing were treatments have been swapped. Call us to book or create your Prom Perfect Package.
May is all about the big summer Spring clean…and by that we mean what lies on the surface – your skin of course! Our aim this May is to get you looking your very best this summer, and all year round.
If you haven’t been fortunate enough to experience our Skinovage PX Dermabrasion…what are you waiting for?? This May, pay only £30.00 for a 30 minute Skinovage PX Dermabrasion Facial and rediscover skin so soft, refined and evenly toned you thought would never see the break of daylight!
We use a diamond probe with this treatment to buff the skin under a controlled pressure suction that not only cleanses and removes dead skin cells, but also acts to reduce pore size and clear your skin of blackheads, fine lines, mild puffiness and hyper-pigmentation – revealing a more refined evenly toned skin to name a few benefits.
Please note that this treatment is not advisable to receive if you have open wounds from cuts or severe acne, and recent injectable cosmetics like Botox or Dermafillers, however speak to us about suitable alternative treatments. This offer is valid until Spring Bank holiday, 30/05/16 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other treatment or product offer.
We love Urban Decay’s Naked 3 Eyeshadow Palette for spring and summer. The shades are beautiful and long lasting in the warmer months no matter your skin tone. Brighten up your eyes with the lighter shades for a subtle smokey eye daytime makeup and intensify your look by adding depth to your eye contours with the darker shades for a glamorous evening look.
PS… always remember to use a quality eyeshadow primer for a crease-free longer lasting wear like Urban Decay’s Eyeshadow Primer Portions to suit your skin type. The nude matte finish of Eden offers full coverage while hiding ALL redness (and gives you a gorgeously subtle look when worn alone). And Minor Sin, a champagne shimmer, is a sheerer version of Sin that adds a subtle shimmer to your finished look. We love Urban Decay’s Anti-Aging Eyeshadow Primer Portion as it glides on smoothly with space-age polymer technology to fill in any imperfections on the skin’s surface, prepping your lids for all-day shadow.
Try these tips out this summer for a warm and natural finish that will surely get you noticed for all the right reasons! We always love to see and hear your reviews so remember to post and share your experiences with us.