Category: Beauty

Ever dreamt of long, luscious eyelashes?

Dear friend, We hope you had a wonderful summer and enjoyed this week’s near tropical temperatures! To welcome you back in style, this issue focuses on making YOU feeling renewed from head to toe. We’re starting off with a special eyelash extensions offer that will leave you feeling glamorous and confident! Read on for details. We also tell you why ASPA ballet classes are not only ideal for achieving for a graceful yet strong figure, but also perfect for mother-daughter bonding! Wishing you a sunny weekend, Azra

{:en}Unhappy feet? Time for pedicure at ASPA Den Haag{:}{:nl}Niet blije voeten? Hier is de oplossing!{:}

{:en} Telling the difference between athlete’s foot and eczema is difficult because both conditions can trigger identical symptoms. With either condition, the client may complain of symptoms ranging from thickened, scaly skin with mild redness to red, blistered, and cracked skin that may itch and burn. Even the location of the outbreak doesn’t provide many clues; Eczema is commonly found on the hands and feet; athletes foot most commonly affects the feet, but similar fungal infections can also be found on the hands. How do you tell eczema and athlete’s foot apart? Both conditions can be acute. In the acute stages, the skin is often blistered, cracked, and red. The skin may ooze, and most sufferers complain of burning and itching. In the chronic forms, the skin may just remain thickened and scaly, with minimal redness and itching. Affected skin between the toes, especially the fourth and fifth toes, usually indicates athlete’s foot, while cracked and red skin on top of the foot or on top of the toes indicates eczema. The skin acts as a natural protective barrier between the body and outside elements. If this barrier is broken by cracks in the skin, the individual is more susceptible to irritation and infection. We  advise clients to keep their feet cool and dry and to wear cotton socks to help keep their feet clear of either condition. For the patients who suffer from hand eczema, we recommend they wear moisturizing creams lo keep the skin softened. Clients with hand eczema should also wear gloves to do housework or at any time their hands will be in contact with chemicals or other irritants. Eczema for example, is treated  by the doctors with topical cortisone creams: athlete’s foot is treated with topical antifungal creams. If you apply a cortisone cream to athlete’s foot, the fungal infection will worsen and spread. A hygiene cream by Margaret Dabbs is designed to help relieve symptoms of sore, dry, blistered skin and discoloured nails. It is a perfect hygiene measure for sports and sweat prone feet and eczema. Key Ingredients: Rich in Emu Oil to promote skin renewal, Pure Tea Tree for its natural antifungal and antibacterial qualities and Benzoic & Salicylic acid to treat many common foot ailments Directions Warm a small amount of cream in the hand and apply all over the feet and nails. Use daily for a two week period and as necessary thereafter to help combat any further flare-ups. Results Eradicates symptoms of sore, scaly, dry, cracked, blistered skin and discoloured nails. Eliminates symptoms of eczema and odour. Who is it best for Ideal for those who are sporty. Those who suffer from sweat prone feet and odour. Sufferers of eczema. Sufferers of Verrucas. Those who wish to maintain good healthy, hygienic feet. Very low in irritability and is therefore suitable for all skin types. Suitable for diabetics. Suitable for use during pregnancy. Suitable for men and women. {:}{:nl} Eczeem en voetschimmel zijn twee veel voorkomende huidaandoeningen die nagelstylisten regelmatig zien bij verschillende cliënten. Terwijl voetschimmel en eczeem identieke symptomen kunnen hebben, zijn ze het gevolg van verschillende oorzaken. Eczeem is een niet infectieuze, niet besmettelijke, aandoening aan de ontstoken huid die verband houdt met allergieën, irritaties en emotionele stress. Voetschimmel is daarentegen een infectieuze, besmettelijke aandoening die veroorzaakt wordt door een schimmelinfectie aan de huid. Voeten zijn vatbaar voor schimmelinfecties omdat schoenen en sokken een warme, vochtige en donkere omgeving creëren die voor schimmels ideaal is om te kunnen groeien. De verschillen herkennen tussen eczeem en voetschimmel is erg lastig omdat beide aandoeningen gepaard kunnen gaan met dezelfde symptomen. Bij beide aandoeningen kan de cliënt last hebben van symptomen variërend van verdikte schilferige huid met lichte roodheid tot een rode huid met blaren en barsten die erg kan jeuken of branderig kan aanvoelen. Zelfs de locatie waar de klachten ontstaan geven niet veel aanknopingspunten; Eczeem komt vaker voor op de handen en voetschimmel komt, zoals het woord al verklapt, vaker voor op de voeten, maar vergelijkbare schimmelinfecties kunnen ook op de handen voorkomen. Hoe kunnen we de aandoeningen dan wel uit elkaar houden? Beide aandoeningen kunnen acuut zijn. In de acute fase treden vaak blaren op en is de huid rood en gebarsten. De huid kan ‘lekken’, en de meeste patiënten klagen over een branderige en jeukende huid. In de chronische gevallen kan de huid dik en schilferig blijven gepaard gaande met minimale roodheid en jeuk. Aangetaste huid tussen de tenen, veelal tussen de vierde en de vijfde teen, wijst meestal op voetschimmel, terwijl gebarsten en rode huid boven op de voet of boven op de tenen wijst op eczeem. De huid fungeert als natuurlijke bescherming voor het lichaam tegen schadelijke invloeden van buitenaf. Zodra deze beschermingslaag kapot is zoals dat het geval is als de huid gebarsten is, is het lichaam vatbaarder voor infecties en irritaties. Wij adviseren onze cliënten om de voeten koel en droog te houden e n om katoenen sokken te dragen. Patiënten die last hebben van eczeem op de handen adviseren wij om hydraterende crème te gebruiken om huid zacht te houden. Cliënten met hand eczeem zouden ook altijd huishoudhandschoenen moeten dragen bij huishoudelijk werk waarbij de handen in contact kunnen komen met chemische middelen of andere irriterende substanties. Eczeem wordt door dermatologen behandeld met behulp van topical cortisone zalf (topicorte). Voetschimmel wordt behandeld met antifungale crème. Als u cortisone zalf op voetschimmel aanbrengt, zal de infectie erger worden en zich verspreiden. De hygiëne crème van Margaret Dabbs is ontworpen om verlichting te bieden aan de pijnlijke droge beblaarde huid en om verkleurde nagels tegen te gaan. Het is een perfecte hygiënische maatregel voor het sporten en voor zweet gevoelige voeten en eczeem. Hoofdbestanddelen: Rijke Emu olie om huidvernieuwing te bevorderen, Pure Tea Tree voor haar natuurlijke antifungale en antibacteriële eigenschappen en Benzoëzuur & Salicylzuur tegen veel voorkomende voetkwalen. Aanwijzingen voor gebruik: Warm een beetje crème op tussen de handen en breng het aan op de gehele voet en nagels. Gebruik het twee weken lang

Waxing, shaving or other? ASPA Den Haag helps you choose!

Waxing, shaving or another method? Chemical Depilatories Veet and Nair are popular examples of chemical depilatories that melt the hair away. And, just like with shaving, the roots aren’t removed, meaning that new hair will quickly resurface. Please remember that these lotions can irritate your skin because hair-removal chemicals frequently penetrate the skin. Tweezing Another staple of our your beauty routine, tweezing is most commonly used for shaping eyebrows or removing those annoying stray hairs. Tweezing is really great for the latter, such as keeping things tidy between waxes. However, it’s extremely time-consuming and completely unrealistic for the removal of a large amount of hair. Sugaring Sugaring (or Persian waxing) is a very old hair removal technique that is often considered to be a more natural alternative. A sugar paste made with water, lemon juice and sugar as the main ingredients is applied with a spatula and removed with a strip of cloth or paper. Some claim it’s less painful than waxing, but the results vary wildly, depending on the composition of the paste and the skill level of beauty practitioners. Threading Threading is an ancient technique that uses a strand of knotted cotton thread that tie around individual hairs and pull them out. Threading doesn’t usually traumatise your skin, but it can irritate those with sensitive skin. It’s regarded as a safe method for those who can’t or don’t want to wax. Waxing Arguably the most durable and efficient method, waxing usually means applying different types of warm wax to remove hair from the body with precise, quick movements. The most popular types of wax are: Hard wax, which is allowed to cool and harden after application. If you’re planning on a bikini wax, this should be your go-to choice. Good quality hard wax doesn’t stick to your skin, but only to the unwanted hair. Great news for those of you with sensitive skin! We highly recommend Lycon wax, which we use at ASPA Den Haag. We have several Lycon options available, depending on the area that needs to be tidied up. Soft wax, also known as strip wax, is mostly used for waxing large areas (such as legs, arms and backs), where hair removal with hard wax would take forever. This wax has a honey-like consistency when hot and is spread thinly across the skin before being covered with a muslin or non-woven strip. However, ingrown hairs can be a problem with soft wax, so consult with your beautician on how to avoid this problem. An ASPA special tip: If you are using retinoids or alpha-hydroxy acids on your face, please mention this to your beautysalon. We generally recommend that your stop using these products in the area getting waxed for at least 3 days before your appointment, and a minimum of 3-4 days post-waxing. Brazilian waxing Ok, so this is not a separate method, but a very popular treatment we feel deserves attention. Most beauty therapists perform bikini waxes, but not everyone offers Brazilian waxing. The reason is that during a Brazilian beauticians work with sensitive skin tissue, which increases the risk of tears and burns. Make sure that your beautysalon of choice is using Lycon wax for delicate treatments, such Brazilian waxing or face hair removal. And read client reviews on multiple websites to confirm a salon’s excellent track record. If you have any questions about waxing at ASPA Den Haag, please contact us on 070 345 0215 and check out our treatment list.

Summer’s coming! Get ready with our facial + mani + pedi special offer!

Get ready for the summer with our newest special offer: an ASPA summer holidays pampering package of facial, mani & pedi for just 95 euro! You’ve worked hard all year, braving the wind and rain in Den Haag and waiting for summer to finally make an appearance. And we think you deserve a special treat! Read on for details and terms & conditions. In this issue we’re also giving you a few tips on how to keep your skin healthy while working on your tan.

It’s almost Father’s Day – check out our gift ideas!

Dear friends, Welcome to our special Father’s Day edition! As the big day is less than two weeks away – on June 19 – we thought we’d make the present search easier! Read on for details on our special gift voucher offer and some of the terrific ASPA treatments for men your favourite dad can enjoy! Three cheers for fabulous fathers, Azra

Perfect affordable waxing is here!

Dear friends, Dealing with the moody Dutch weather ain’t always easy and waxing not the top priority. But that shouldn’t stop you from being your most beautiful self, so put on a big smile and shine bright! Our newest ASPA special offer is a wonderful waxing discount, so hurry and claim it below! We also are telling you more about fluttery Misencil eyelash extensions to frame your beautiful faces. And to put big smiles on our faces, you can help us win the Beauty Salon Top 100 contest. Find out below how you can vote for us! Wishing for sunshine in your hearts, Azra

Getting married this summer? Wedding in Den Haag?

Dear friends, The summer wedding season is upon us! And at ASPA we have the perfect package for you to look amazing from head to toe: luxurious Margaret Dabbs manis & pedis, deeply relaxing Aromatherapy massages, body-honing Pilates classes, muscle-stimulating Miha Bodytec sessions and much more! In this issue we focus on wedding hair & make-up. As you’re the star of your wedding, we’ll make sure you look the part. Don’t miss our very special partner intro discount that will make you both and your special someone happy! Enjoy this summer of love, Azra

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift in Den Haag?

Dear friends, With Mother’s Day just 4 short days away, we might just have the perfect present combination for both you and the awesome moms out there! Read on for details. And as sunny spring is finally here, we also talk about how you can get your best face on, complete with glowing skin and slick eyebrows. Love & light to all the marvellous mothers, Azra