Archive for 2012

• VI PEEL South Africa – Frequently Asked Questions

  Date: 2012.04.25 | Category: Body And Beauty Treatment Tips | Response: 0

  The Vi Peel Skincare treatments will:

  • Improve the tone, texture and clarity of your skin
  • Reduce or eliminate age spots, freckles, and hyper-pigmentation, including melasma
  • Soften lines and wrinkles
  • Clear acne skin conditions, reduce or eliminate acne scars
  • Stimulate the production of collagen, for firmer, more youthful skin

  Why wait weeks or months for results when you can enjoy beautiful, radiant skin in about a week?

  Frequently Asked Questions about Vi peel Skincare Treatments – 011 327 4490
  

  Q. Why is the peel better than laser treatments?
  A. Any laser or IPL requires multiple sessions to achieve what the Vi Peel achieves in one session, with much less discomfort and expense.

  Q. How would the VI Peel compare to the Obagi Blue Peel or a TCA Peel?
  A. The VI peel is almost painless, and requires none of the skin pre conditioning required by those peels when used on skin types 4 to 6.
  In addition, the VI peel has very few of the complications and hazards that usually come with those peels.

  Q. How many peels can you do and how far apart should they be done?
  A. For most patients, peels should be done three to four times a year starting at puberty to repair sun damage that is already present, and to avoid permanent scarring for those affected by acne.
  The frequency of the peel depends on various factors, and will be determined by your doctor. For extremely damaged skin, the VI Peel can initially be done once a month to get quicker desired results.

  Q. How is the Vi Peel different from other peels?
  A. Without exception, obsolete peels of the past epitomize the “No pain, no gain” approach to skin care. Before the Vi Peel the deeper the peel, the more painful, the more downtime, the better the results. The VI Peel is the first peel to combine the strongest and most effective acids, yet it’s virtually painless with little downtime.

  Q. How many treatments are required to show an improved look?
  A. A single Vi Peel will achieve significant repair and add a healthy glow to the skin. Some conditions like acne scars, pore enlargement and hyper pigmentation might require multiple applications. It is a restorative and painless repair of damaged skin, including sun damage and acne. Best of all, it is a true aging preventative for younger skin with no visible damage.

  Q. Will results be long lasting?
  A. Like everything else in life, skin needs maintenance. The Vi Peel’s results will last as long as skin is maintained with the Vi Derm Skin Care Line. The VI Peel should be performed three to four times per year.

  Q. What types of skin respond well to the Vi Peel?
  A. The many innovations that created the Vi Peel combine to allow ALL skin types to enjoy the benefits of the peel. For the first time, African and darker skin types such as Asian and Latin patients can experience anti-aging and restorative skin repair previously unavailable.

  Q. How much preconditioning of the skin is required?
  A. The Vi Peel requires no preconditioning of the skin associated with older generation peels that can take three to five months.

  Q. Does it burn?
  A. Not really. You will feel a slight stinging sensation for a few seconds which subsides almost immediately. The peel is applied topically, and numbing of the skin takes place after the first pass. Some patients may feel more comfortable using a fan or cold air breeze.

  Q. How badly will I peel?
  A. The skin peeling associated with the Vi Peel is a light, fluffy peel that will start on day three and generally be finished by the end of day four. The peeling is easily hidden by moisturizer. In some cases, the peel is virtually invisible. Patients using Retin A may experience heavier peeling. The peel can be modulated by your skin care provider to produce a deeper, more aggressive peel, if necessary, depending on your skin condition.

  Q. What will I look like right after the Vi Peel and during the next few days?
  A. The skin will look slightly tan, yellow or red immediately after the peel. On days one and two the skin will feel slightly tighter, with no visible signs of having had a peel. Any pigmented areas might appear slightly darker. On approximately day three, you will begin to peel. The first signs of peeling usually begin around the mouth area and continue for a day or two. With the use of the Vi Derm™ moisturizer, you may go about your usual daily routine. By day six or day seven you will be done peeling and the results are dramatic! If a more aggressive peel was performed, a secondary peel might occur around day seven.

  Q. What about normal activities after the Vi Peel?
  A. There are no restrictions. We recommend avoiding heavy sweating for the first few days after the peel. Normal activities can be resumed immediately after the peel.

  Q. What will the Vi Peel do for my skin?
  A. It tackles skin problems at the cellular level rather than just burning skin off. Thanks to the concerted actions of its many acids and vitamins, it will help erase fine lines and wrinkles, shrink enlarged pores and build collagen and elastin which tighten skin. It is extremely effective in reducing or eliminating hyper pigmentation including melasma, the most difficult pigmentation issue to correct. The Vi Peel also provides excellent results for acne.

  Q. How many peels are needed?
  A. The peel may be repeated as often as every two weeks initially, if necessary, for damaged skin and problematic skin. Our recommendation for maintenance of average skin would be once every three months to prevent damage and aging of the skin. Your doctor or skin care professional will evaluate your skin, as well as your goals and expectations and make an appropriate recommendation for ongoing skin care.

  Q. Can I wear makeup after the Vi Peel?
  A. While the long term goal is to eliminate the need for makeup, it may be worn at any time after the peel solution has dried completely (two hours or more post peel).

  Q. What about the hands or chest?
  A. The Vi Peel is incredibly effective in removing sunspots from the hands, arms and chest and eliminating the wrinkles associated with sun damage on the décolletage. The peeling process is different and longer than for the face. Please ask your provider for more information.

  Q. How long will the Vi Peel take?
  A. Your appointment will take only about 20 minutes or less.

  Q.What kind of final results will I see after a single Vi Peel?
  A. It takes about four days after you finish peeling for the skin to return to its normal PH and to see the final effects. The skin will look luminous and glowing. Hyper-pigmentation will be improved or eliminated, depending on the amount of damage. Tone and texture will be improved for a more youthful, radiant appearance..

  Q. What should be used on the skin in conjunction with the Vi Peel?
  A. The Vi Derm™ Skin Care System should be used on a daily basis to maintain the results of the Vi Peel.

  Q. Does the Vi Peel make the skin thinner?
  A. No. By sloughing off the old skin and forcing the body to recreate new skin at a faster rate in a sequence faster than its own rate, the skin actually thickens, stimulating the underlying structure to make more collagen and elastin.

  Q. Will my skin be more sensitive after the Vi Peel?
  A. The skin will be more sensitive during the peeling process itself. You may experience up to four days of sensitivity until PH of the skin is replenished.

  Q. Will the Vi Peel tighten neck skin?
  A. The skin on the neck responds well. The Vi Peel has proven to help improve texture and quality with gradual softening of the lines and some tightening effects. The peeling process and results are different from the face.

  Q. What other areas can the Vi Peel be performed on?
  A. The neck, arms, hands and chest all respond well to a Vi Peel.

  Q. Can I go in the sun after the Vi Peel?
  A. Sun exposure should be limited and VI Derm SPF 30 with CLA should be used liberally. However, the Vi Peel was created to be practical. The only days where exposure to the sun should be seriously avoided are days three and four, when the skin is peeling, to avoid uneven exposure. After that, you can enjoy moderate sun exposure, continuing regular skin care maintenance and daily sun protection.

  Q. What about exercise after the Vi Peel?
  A. Again, the Vi Peel was created to be practical. The solution must be left on the skin for two hours prior to exercising, washing it off immediately before commencing exercise. Please avoid heavy sweating for the first few days after the peel.

  Q. Can cold sore sufferers have a Vi Peel?
  A. Of course. In some cases, the physician may recommend pre-medication prior to the peel. If you break out with a sudden cold sore the day of the peel, often the Vi Peel will eliminate the sore and medication may be started concomitantly.

  Q. Are teenage acne sufferers too young for the Vi Peel and would it help their acne?
  A. Dr. Kalil originally formulated the Vi Peel for his fifteen year old daughter, an acne sufferer. The peel is excellent for both adult and adolescent acne. We have effectively peeled acne patients as young as twelve years old. Results are quick and very impressive. Combined with a daily skin regimen, almost all acne cases can be successfully managed. Your provider has access to advanced protocols. Please note that treating acne scars will require a series of peels.

  Q. Does the Vi Peel help with precancerous cells?
  A. Yes, the Vi Peel, like many other peels, helps to remove precancerous cells. Of course, those with a history of skin cancer should always see their dermatologist or surgeon on a regular basis. The VI Peel is not designed to treat cancer but offers a comprehensive way to prevent it.

  Q. Who will perform the Vi Peel?
  A. Doctors can perform the Vi Peel, as well as a licensed nurse or certified esthetician.

  To book your beauty treatment please contact Soma Body Therapy on:

  Address: No 3 Quinn street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg

  Tel: 011 327 4490
  Fax: 086 560 1224
  Cell: 079 047 5173
  Email: info@somabodytherapy.co.za
  Web: http://www.somabodytherapy.co.za

  
  

• Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish – a chip-free manicure

  Date: 2012.03.27 | Category: Body And Beauty Treatment Tips | Response: 0

  Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish – a longer lasting chip-free manicure

  Soma Body Therapy is excited and proud to be one of the few Beauty salons to offer Gelish Manicures in Parkhust, Johannesburg

  The first-brush-in-a-bottle-gel-polish ever invented and the most trusted Gel Polish system worldwide.

  New from Soma Body Therapy comes Gelish Colour Gels. The gels come in an array of colours, apply like polish, with twist cap and applicator, but are cured in a LED lamp in 30 seconds or in two minutes in traditional UV lamps, just like gels. Gelish stays on nails for three weeks with no chipping or peeling, and soak completely off in only 15 minutes.

  The 2011 Nail Industry Trend Watch, by Nails Magazine, identified Brush-On Gel Polish as both the no 1 and no 2 trend: The new crop of brush-on Gel-Polish lines is the single biggest trend we have seen in several years.  At least 64% of nail techs added this service in the USA and know it’s available in South Africa at Soma Body Therapy in Parkhurst – 011.327.4490

  

  QUESTION and ANSWERS about Gelish

  QUESTION: Do you use a Top Coat?

  ANSWER:  GELISH TOP IT OFF, is a soak off gel top coat that seals the GELISH Gel Polish.  TOP IT OFF cures under UV or LED Lights and has a long lasting high shine.

  QUESTION: Is it used with a Base Coat?

  ANSWER:  GELISH FOUNDATION GEL is new technology for gel adhesion.  It is designed to create the bond between the Structure Gel or the GELISH COLORS to the natural nail plate.  There is no primer necessary in this system.

  QUESTION: Do we need to cleanse the Top It Off?

  ANSWER: YES, this product does require cleansing after curing.

  QUESTION: How long does it last?

  ANSWER:  GELISH will last until you soak it off.  GELISH does not peel, chip or fade, it performs like a GEL.

  QUESTION: How do you remove it?

  ANSWER:  This product will soak off in 10 – 15 minutes.  Lightly file over the top  of the surface with a 180 grit file, apply GELISH SOAK OFF GEL REMOVER to a cotton ball and place on the nail. Wrap the nail with foil and allow the nail to soak for 10 – 15 minutes. Then rub off the nail. If you have used the structure gel to build the nail, this might take additional time.

  QUESTION: Does GELISH cause any chemical damage to the natural nail?

  ANSWER:  This system uses only a pH-balancing agent to stabilize the moisture level of the nail.  Then the FOUNDATION Gel has adhesive properties that attract to the keratin in the natural nail, not causing any depletion, only acting as a 2 sided tape to adhere the STRUCTURE or the GELISH Gel Polish to the nail itself.

  QUESTION: Can Gelish Gel Polish be used over traditional gel or acrylic?

  ANSWER:  Yes, it can be put over traditional gel or acrylic as long as it is being  applied to a rough surface filed with a 100 grit Harmony buffer or a 180 grit file.  REMEMBER, you cannot soak this off acrylic without removing the nail itself.

  QUESTION: How many applications per bottle?

  ANSWER:  Most Gel Polish applications include a 2 coat application. The 15ml bottles will do    approximately 50 – 60 full sets.

  To book your Gelish manicure please contact Soma Body Therapy on:

  Address: No 3 Quinn street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg

  Tel: 011 327 4490
  Fax: 086 560 1224
  Cell: 079 047 5173
  Email: info@somabodytherapy.co.za
  Web: http://www.somabodytherapy.co.za