FATHER’S DAY
At ASPA we believe that we should celebrate every day, but especially days like Father’s Day. We are offering the full selection of treatments and products for men as well as online gift vouchers and products. If you are looking for the advice, please contact us via info@aspadirect.com. Whatever you decide to do, make it the special one!
OFFER: Microneedling with SkinPen
To celebrate our 2 Dutch Beauty Awards we would like to present you our SPECIAL OFFER: Microneedling Facial with SkinPen. Firstly we would like to share with you more information about the treatment itself. Microneedling is stimulating the regrowth of the skin by creating tiny controlled wounds in the skin. It results in the growth of new collagen which makes skin firmer, and improves skin hydration and reduces pigmentation and sun damage. It’s good for the face, the hands, and also for the neck and décolletage area. It’s also great for pigmentation, sun damage, even skin tone, it’s great for tightening open pores, it’s great for surgical scars, stretch marks. We can do hair treatments, too, to thicken the hair and also help retain the hair. What are the advantages of the SkinPen as a device? Safety and hygiene is paramount. The SkinPen has a constant repetition rate, combined with the constant glide we are going to get 98,000 channels per minute. The pen is absolutely 100% safe, you’re not at any risk of cross contamination from patient to patient. Other models of pens have found traces of blood being passed from patient to patient. Even though pens were having a clean sterile needle put on them, the clean sterile needle was going onto a dirty pen so we’ve taken the device itself out of the pen and put it in a disposable element so each treatment is technically a brand-new pen every time. What we used to call the pen is now just the motor and no blood can pass through the chambers into that motor which means the treatment is completely safe. There is no risk of any hepatitis, HIV or blood borne bacteria. You would normally expect that you would have this redness for up to 24 hours. So, 20 minutes after the treatment you will be in the recovery phase and all your redness will start to calm down so typically within 24 hours you are virtually fully recovered. What you can’t see is that after 24 hours you are starting to make this new granulation tissue so the body has recognised these tiny little wounds and it responds by flooding the area with blood which is very rich in white blood cells. Our white blood cells carry all what is called golden nuggets, all the goodies, all our stem cells, everything that is going to help make more collagen develop and then that immature collagen will mature and you will get your collagen remodelling from within a week. Peaking at about day 30, one treatment on its own will benefit your skin for 300 days. It is suitable for the lightest of skin types all the way through to the darkest of skin types. AFTERCARE After the treatment you are going to have this erythema [redness] and with that, oedema [swelling], so it is going to feel hot and you might feel like you have a slight sunburn. With this treatment, you only peel if your skin feel sit needs to peel. Avoid anything that is heat inducing, because your body is already trying to get rid of some trapped heat. So that would mean saunas, hot baths, hot showers, any form of heat treatment. And then the area of treatment in particular no exposure to any chemicals or products, so no shower gels, body lotions. We recommend you to have 1 SkinPen facial per month. Our OFFER is for 6 SkinPen facial treatments to pre-pay 900 euro instead of regular price of 1200 euro. This treatment can be done the whole year round, but as always it is important to wear sun protection daily. If you would like to take this offer, please email us on info@aspadirect.com
FABULOUS AFTER FIFTY! EPISODE 58
Here is the interview given by the owner of ASPA, Azra Secerbegovic to Julie Kennedy from The Kennedy Connection about her business journey. If you are interested to hear it on the podcast, here is the link: https://thekennedyconnection.com/2022/05/25/fabulous-after-fifty-episode-58-azra-secerbegovic-a-journey-to-success/ It is now live her site, and on Spotify, Itunes and Stitcher!
DUTCH BEAUTY AWARD WINNERS
We would like to share with you some great news! Dutch Beauty Award 2022 event was last night in Amsterdam. We won 2 awards. In the category of Salon Treatments our ASPA Signature Facial won SILVER. In the category of Cosmeceuticals our brand AZRA Botanical Simplicity won BRONZE. Dutch Beauty Award is the most coveted Beauty Award in the Netherlands. This award is organized every year by the Experts of Beauty association and the jury of 10 independent beauty journalists and experts make the final decision. Participants included all big and famous brands such as Lancome, Gucci, but also niche brands such as ours. To celebrate this achievement we will be making donation to our own Stichting Emina Foundation which work is largely supported by the sales of our products from AZRA Botanical Simplicity. We truly believe that going forward in business should be in socially and environmentally responsible way. This is our mission.
What is LED red light therapy?
Very often at the end of your facial at ASPA we like to use LED light therapy. This time we would like to inform you a bit more what is the main purpose of this treatment. LED red light therapy is a treatment for improving skin texture and softening lines and wrinkles using light from LED bulbs. Treatment with red light involves nothing more than relaxing for around 20 minutes in the gentle glow from a face mask studded with small LED bulbs. LED red light therapy is one of several forms of LED therapy, including LED blue light therapy for clearing bacteria, yellow light for improving the communication between skin cells, and near infra-red light for boosting collagen production. How does LED red light therapy feel? It feels like nothing is happening. It might even be a touch boring. The first time I tried it, years ago, I thought I was having my leg pulled. Seriously, how could this be good for my skin? But that was before I learned about the remarkable body of research that has piled up in favour of ‘photobiomodulation’, as light therapy is more properly called. What does LED red light therapy do? The red light has a healing effect on the skin and promotes the growth of collagen. This is one of the gentlest ways of persuading your fibroblasts to produce more collagen, which makes it understandably popular. What red light therapy does is trick the body into thinking that there has been a wound in the skin. Then the skin releases growth factors and stimulates collagen growth, which is what the body does when it needs to repair the skin, so you get younger-looking skin. What makes it so good for improving skin texture is that, when you have newer, healthier skin cells being produced, they can do their job more efficiently. They absorb fluid and hold onto it better than old, damaged cells, so they are fuller, which plumps up the skin, makes it feel smoother and reflect light better. That’s why periorbital rhytids (aka crow’s feet wrinkles around the eye) improve dramatically with red light therapy. Are there any side effects to LED red light therapy? Not really – LED red light therapy is considered not only safe but also painless. LED red light therapy can be used all year round without any side effects. If you need any further information, please contact us via info@aspadirect.com or book your facial treatment at ASPA.
De leukste HUIDTHERAPEUT/ schoonheidsspecialiste vacature in Den Haag!
Bent je een HUIDTHERAPEUT/ schoonheidsspecialiste op zoek naar werk? Dan ben je hier aan het juiste adres. ASPA Den Haag is een schoonheidssalon die staat voor kennis van planten, gepersonaliseerde behandelingen en tevreden klanten. Ons kleine team in Den Haag is toegewijd en gepassioneerd. Wij horen graag van je! We zijn altijd op zoek naar like-minded, ambitieuze specialisten om ons team te versterken. Als je opleiding hebt afgerond en je voldoet aan de volgende behoeften, dan deze HUIDTHERAPEUT/ schoonheidsspecialiste vacature is voor jou! VACATURE HUIDTHERAPEUT Voor onze vestiging in Den Haag zijn we op zoek naar een collega, die net zoveel passie voor de huid heeft als wij, die alles in zich heeft om onze cliënten vriendelijk, professioneel en deskundig te begeleiden tijdens hun behandeltraject. Jouw rol Als een collega heb je een belangrijke, verantwoordelijke en zelfstandige rol binnen ASPA. Je stelt behandelplannen op en begeleid de cliënt door hun reis binnen ASPA. Je behandelt de cliënten zelf. Onze organisatie Bij ASPA leveren wij zorg van aantoonbare medische kwaliteit met de beste persoonlijke service. Vanwege ons succes blijft de kliniek groeien en daarom zijn wij op zoek naar jou. Bij ASPA staat de cliënt centraal. Dagelijks staat ons ervaren team klaar om de cliënt te voorzien van een persoonlijk behandelplan op maat. Alle specialisten binnen ASPA worden continue bijgeschoold, hanteren de modernste technieken en maken uitsluitend gebruik van veilige, kwalitatief hoogwaardige producten en apparatuur. Wat vragen we van jou? Wij zoeken iemand met een echte hands-on mentaliteit. Iemand die positief ingesteld is en kritisch te werk gaat. Iemand die de cliënt laat voelen hoe belangrijk zij zijn voor onze kliniek. Wat vragen wij van jou: Goede beheersing van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal In het bezit van een diploma of bijna afgestudeerd. Vlotte en open persoonlijkheid met representatieve uitstraling Commerciële en communicatieve kwaliteiten Hoog verantwoordelijkheidsgevoel Wat biedt ASPA jou: Een uitdagende en afwisselende functie in een enthousiast team met veel eigen verantwoordelijkheid De mogelijkheid om jezelf te ontwikkelen binnen een groeiende en ambitieuze onderneming Dagelijks werken met mooie producten en de nieuwste apparatuur Uren: minimaal 3 dagen – 24 uur contract (Eventuele weekend / avond diensten mogen geen probleem zijn) Reiskostenvergoeding Word jij onze nieuwe collega? Solliciteer dan nu op deze vacature door je CV en motivatiebrief te mailen naar info@aspadirect.com. ASPA Den Haag schoonheidsspecialisten: Een schoonheidsspecialiste en / of manicure en pedicure specialist diploma Sterke bestuurlijke, organisatorische en administratieve vaardigheden Uitstekende commerciële en communicatieve vaardigheden Een servicegerichte instelling en nette uitstraling Gevoel van persoonlijke verantwoordelijkheid en leergierigheid Team spirit, maar ook capaciteit om zelfstandig te werken Bent jij een HUIDTHERAPEUT/ schoonheidsspecialiste dat het profiel voldoet? Stuur dan je CV met een goede sollicitatiebrief waarin wordt uitgelegd waarom je denkt dat je zou geschikt zijn voor de ASPA Den Haag team bij info@aspadirect.com.
The Top 5 Professional Skin Facial Treatments
How do you choose which skin treatment is best for you? This post should give you more information. Our idea is to help you understand each of the treatments better to be able to make your decision. Whether your skin concern is ageing, hyperpigmentation, acne, or rosacea, to achieve results it is important to consider professional skin treatments in conjunction with home care. ASPA Signiture Facial This is a clinical-strength facial treatments that correct, strengthen, and restore the skin. This experience is completely customisable and usually combinesone or more facial peels suitable for the skin type, facial massage and extractions for maximum ingredient absorption for advanced rejuvenation results. ASPA Signiture Facial is a great option for those looking for a more relaxing treatment. They are ideal for all skin types, including dull skin in need of a boost of hydration, sun-damage control, reducing the severity of acne breakouts, rejuvenating fine lines, or correcting pigmentation. Medical Peels Medical peels can be formulated with many different resurfacing ingredients, but broadly speaking they are designed to revitalise texture by causing the skin to shed cells, promoting firmness and fewer fine lines. This shedding reveals fresh, bright skin and indirectly stimulates collagen production in the dermis. Medical peels are a great option for those wanting to improve skin texture and fine lines, address acne and congested pores, and reduce sun damage and pigmentation. Peels are not one-off treatments and usually require a commitment to a series of at least 3 fortnightly treatments for the best skin results. Regular clinical peels will clear stubborn and problematic skin, and leave your complexion refined, firm, smooth, and bright. Stick with it, the results are phenomenal. What are the best ingredients for peels? Enzyme peels offer many benefits for the skin and are often an entry level peel for someone new to chemical peeling treatments. Enzymes are naturally derived from fruits and plant resources. The best plant-based proteolytic enzymes are papain from papaya and bromelain from pineapple. In terms of AHAs, we offer professional peel treatments that are formulated with lactic, malic and mandelic acid over glycolic acid. This is because lactic, malic and mandelic acids have larger molecules than glycolic acid and are therefore less likely to penetrate the epidermis and cause skin irritation. In addition, these AHA peel agents offer an array of skin benefits, such as lactic acid, as it is a natural skin hydrator and is less likely to cause surface dryness. Salicylic acid, a BHA, is a great peel agent due to its ability to penetrate the pore and reduce inflammation, making it ideal for treating acne. Even sensitive skin will benefit from a low-level salicylic acid peel (5% or less). Kojic acid is known best for its pigment fighting properties and lightening effects, it is used to treat skin conditions such as sun damage, scars and age spots. IPL treatment (photo facial) Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a type of light therapy used to treat the skin in several ways, including skin tightening, hyperpigmentation and sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles, visible skin redness due to damaged capillaries, and reducing acne breakouts on the skin. The light is attracted to specific target (chromophores) in the skin. A chromophore provides colour to the skin, whether that be red from blood vessels, brown from melanin (skin pigment), or yellow from collagen. IPL can target these areas by penetrating the deeper layers of the skin. Prior to treatment we will recommend you avoid exposure to sunlight in the weeks leading up to your treatment as this can lead to epidermal damage and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) when you have the IPL treatment. To prepare your skin, we will also advise specific skincare products be used 2-4 weeks leading up to your treatment to assist in the best possible treatment result and reduce the risk of PIH. IPL is not advised for darker skin types. Depending on your skin concerns and the area being treated, 4-6 treatments would be recommended for the face and neck. Following the treatment, we will also advise post-care products such, as AZRA Botanical Simplicity Intensive Serum to cool and soothe your skin while supporting the healing process. Depending on the intensity of treatment, the skin will feel warm and even swollen for a few hours post-treatment, and can be sensitive for a couple of days. Ultimately, these light therapy treatments provide noticeable results and have minimal skin recovery time. Skin microneedling – Meta Therapy & SkinPen Skin microneedling, which is often referred to as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment. A skin needling device creates a controlled injury to the deeper dermis, and though only a fraction of the skin is injured, a significant healing response is triggered to instigate cellular regeneration and collagen production. We offer two different types of microneedling treatments. Meta Therapy is excellent for the overall face, but also can be used for reducing fine lines around the eyes and mouth. SkinPen offers deeper treatments that can produce significant results for acne scarring and Melasma. Depending on the intensity of treatment, downtime can vary but generally a few days of redness and inflammation with minimal side effects can be expected. It is recommended to have a series of 8-10 fortnightly to monthly treatments for optimal results depending on the skin issues. How to prepare skin before a clinical treatment The results of clinical skin rejuvenation treatments, such as chemical peels and laser treatments, can be accelerated and enhanced when used in conjunction with the correct home skincare. This multifaceted approach not only equates to optimum outcomes, but it is also the safest method to adopt. Preparing the skin prior to a peel or laser treatment can reduce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, optimise cellular function and communication to allow the skin to recover faster and more effectively post-treatment. Before commencing any skin treatments, a detailed consultation is essential. Contact us via info@aspadirect.com Hope to see you at ASPA soon. ASPA Team
What is the best way to remove blackheads?
What are blackheads? Blackheads are immediately recognizable by the small black dots on your nose and/or chin. Many people have them, but what are they really? And more importantly how can you remove blackheads? In this blog I will tell you all about it! Blackheads, also called comedones, are actually blocked pores. When your pores become clogged by dead skin cells, sebum or dirt, the white or black dots that we call blackheads arise. Also known as blackheads. Most people have blackheads on their forehead, nose and chin. Make no mistake, the little black dots are not the same as pimples. With a pimple there is always an inflammatory reaction and redness is visible. Nevertheless, blackheads can become an inflammation. If the blackhead remains on your skin for too long, the blackheads can still become inflamed and become a pimple. What is the difference between white and black blackheads? Many people think that blackheads are by definition black. However, that is not the case! Blackheads can be either black or white in color. The difference lies in the depth they are found in the skin. Black blackheads are more on the surface of your skin. The black color is not caused by dirt in the pore, but by the reaction of sebum to oxygen. As soon as the blackheads come out more and come into contact with oxygen, you will see a black dot. White blackheads lie deeper in your pore. This is the reason what makes them more difficult to remove than black blackheads. Because white blackheads have not (yet) come into contact with the air, they have a different color. You can often recognize them because they are small white balls under the skin. What is the difference between a blackhead and a pimple? Both blackheads and pimples are clogged pores filled with dead skin cells, sebum and bacteria. The big difference is only that a pimple has become inflamed and completely closed off. Because the sebum and dead skin cells cannot get out, your pimples get bigger and bigger and grow. The inflammatory reaction causes redness and a white head. So keep in mind that blackheads can easily turn into pimples. Do not squeeze blackheads yourself, because when they come into contact with bacteria, they can become inflamed and grow larger. I How do blackheads arise? How blackheads arise is simple. Your pore has become clogged with sweat, dead skin cells, traces of make up, foundation and an excess of sebum. Because this dirt has accumulated, the passage becomes clogged and blackheads arise. This applies to both white blackheads (closed comedones) and black blackheads (open comedones). The cause for the development of blackheads can differ per person. Below you will find the various factors that influence the development of blackheads: 1. Fluctuations in hormones, for example during puberty or pregnancy (increased sebum production) 2. (Bad) nutrition 3. Makeup, especially foundation 4. Aggressive ingredients in skin care products 5. Medicines 6. Medical condition 7. Dry skin (this prevents the sebum from leaving your skin) 8. Stress (increased sebum production) Unfortunately, your skin can also have a predisposition to blackheads, luckily that doesn’t mean that nothing can be done about it. How do I remove blackheads? It can be very tempting to squeeze blackheads yourself, but be careful with this. As with pimples, scars can easily be left behind. In addition, a blackhead can also become irritated or inflamed even worse. That only makes the problem worse. We advise to have the blackheads removed by a skin therapist, so that you can get started with clean skin to prevent those blackheads. OUR TIPS 1. Cleanse your skin with 2 different cleansers- DOUBLE CLEANSING Just cleaning your skin with water is not enough to reduce blackheads. Throughout the day, your skin collects all kinds of dirt. This dirt is a combination of air pollution, makeup, sebum and dead skin cells. This dirt is not only superficial, but also deeper in your skin. By cleaning your skin twice, you first remove the superficial dirt and you already clear the way for your second cleanser. In this way, you ensure that dirt in your pores is loosened and cleaned up every day. In addition, a good cleaning ensures that your pores will clog less quickly and new blackheads arise. We recommend you to use our Double Cleanse by AZRA Botanical Simplicity which we offer for the very special price! 2. Exfoliate your skin regularly Exfoliating is the most effective way to remove skin cells from the top layer of skin. If you quickly suffer from clogged pores, it is important that you regularly exfoliate your skin. Exfoliating your skin removes dead skin cells and accumulations of sebum. This reduces blackheads and prevents new blackheads from developing. Large pores are also less noticeable when your pores are clean. Contact us to recommend you the best exfoliating option for your skin. Are you used to using face scrub on your skin? Then stop that immediately! Scrubs contain hard, coarse particles that damage and irritate your skin. This can actually increase your sebum production and cause (extra) pimples and blackheads. In addition, blackheads are deep in your skin, making scrubbing pointless. Using a peel replaces the use of a scrub, however, the peel don’t do any damage like the scrub does. 3. Get your balance back Blackheads are an indication that your skin is out of balance. Due to an imbalance in your skin, your skin barrier function is also less strong, which increases the chance of skin problems. Whatever skin problem you have, there is no single miracle product that can solve it for you. It is important to have a skin care routine that consists of ingredients that complement and work together. If your skin is well balanced, you prevent an accumulation of dead skin cells and an overproduction of sebum. The first step is to improve the hydration level. 4. Hydration Even though you may think you have hydrated skin, don’t be
Underarm Hair Laser Removal Offer
Our Underarm Hair Laser Removal Offer gives you the chance to book a singe treatment for €50 and a package of 6 treatments for €300. Separate treatment normally €75 now €50 Package of 6 treatments normally €450 now €300 This offer is valid to book till 30 April 2022. We are working with the most advanced 808nm diode laser by FormaTK yet, delivering outstanding results at unmatched comfort for all skin types. The laser is clinically tested and approved and also by FDA. No more unwanted hair growth Unwanted hair growth on the body or face, who doesn’t have it? Both men and women shave, wax or epilate these unwanted hairs. Whatever you do, it takes time, effort and it hurts. And the worst part is that the hair keeps coming back. Laser hair removal offers a definitive solution. You should keep in mind that not all unwanted hair can be destroyed at once. The hair must be in the growth phase in order to be destroyed permanently. Because not all hairs are in the growth phase at the same time, multiple treatments are needed to achieve optimal results. In general, this requires an average of 6 to 10 laser treatments. Between these treatments there is an average period of 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the area to be treated. If you would like to book this offer, please contact us via info@aspadirect.com We hope to see you at ASPA soon.
Why Did We Make Our Own Skincare Brand?
Luxury, natural and science-backed brand made by the skin expert It was my mission to use my experience from the practice in ASPA mixed with my study of plant science and chemistry to make effective plant-based skincare for the real skin needs of the modern woman and man. Products made with all the know-how of the skin expert are really something! Because not all cosmetics are made by experts, although it often seems that way. When I was 25, I got very bad skin overnight. I was living in London at the time and war had just broken out in my native country … I had terrible acne that took me to the doctor. I received medication from him, the complaints disappeared, but my skin became terribly dry. And as soon as I stopped taking the medication, my complaints came back. From that moment on I started to study skincare and nutrition even more. That is where my passion arose and when I was 40, I retrained as a skin therapist. Skincare made in practice To find the best and most effective botanical ingredients for effective skincare, you need to know your business. And that’s what you get if you, as a skin therapist, treat women and men day in day out and provide the right solutions for their skin needs. My philosophy is simple: I formulate products that I personally use, that I am confident will achieve the result I want, with ingredients I know, trust, love, and am deeply proud to share with you. Why is AZRA Botanical Simplicity Different? Our products combine high-potency, scientific, cosmeceutical active ingredients with refined botanical plant extracts for outstanding long term results. AZRA Botanical Simplicity products are made to simplify skincare routine without sacrificing results, multi-functional skincare! Our mission is to create products unbound by gender, age or time; effective formulas that respect the integrity of skin and provide real results. I studied plant science and worked for many years as the skin therapist, therefore I understand exactly which ingredients function well and work together in skincare routine of different skin types. It became my mission to create a truly effective skincare brand in which high-tech and natural ingredients are combined with not too many ingredients, so that the simple but powerful formulas minimize the chance of irritation. We offer two different types of face cleansers Soothing Cleansing Gel and ALL CLEAN BALM. INTENSIVE SERUM can be used in the morning and evening routine, but our SUPER GLOW SERUM is really only for the morning use. NO RINSE HAND CLEANSER is effective yet mild on-the-go hand gel from Azra Botanical Simplicity that smells nice thanks to a little bit of peppermint essential oil which has an invigorating aromatherapy function. It will clean your hands, but not dry your hands out. Why not? It contains an extract of White Water Lily and glycerin which ensure that your hands do not dry out. Comfrey extract, a medicinal herb, protects and conditions. This quick-drying, non-greasy hand gel for in your bag cleans and cares for your hands at the same time.