Let’s talk about sweaty feet!
Let’s talk about sweaty feet! Although it’s something that most of us experience, having sweaty feet is still a worry and source of embarrassment for many. This needn’t be the case for such a common complaint that can be taken care of so easily with the right products and know how… What are the health implications of sweaty feet? Aside from being uncomfortable, sweaty feet that aren’t looked after properly can mean an increased risk of developing infections such as Athlete’s Foot and fungal nails. Dampness can also lead to blistering of the skin which can be painful and take time to heal. Those with health issues such as Diabetes need to take extra special care as the risk of developing more serious infections becomes higher. Athlete’s FootAthlete’s How does our footwear affect how much we sweat? The shoes you wear have a huge impact on the health of your feet! Shoes made from synthetic, close fitting materials don’t allow moisture to evaporate efficiently. Sweat that remains on the skin for an extended length of time can also begin to smell and this scent can stick to your footwear. Who is most affected by sweaty feet? Most of us suffer from sweaty feet or foot odour at some point, however, it is more common in gym and fitness enthusiasts, those going through hormonal changes for instance during pregnancy, sufferers of stress and anxiety and certain medications can also exacerbate the issue. A small percentage of people will suffer from abnormally sweaty feet. This is a condition known as Hyperhidrosis and is caused by overly responsive sweat glands. Are the symptoms of sweaty feet contagious? Having sweaty feet isn’t contagious, however the skin conditions that can develop as a result of having them are. The best way to prevent sweaty feet and the symptoms associated is to adopt good foot hygiene habits and follow these dos and don’ts… – Do wash feet daily and dry thoroughly, especially between the toes. Follow with the Margaret Dabbs London Soothing Foot Powder to calm the skin and control perspiration. Lemon Myrtle gives it an invigorating, fresh scent that will also help to banish unpleasant odour. – Do wear clean socks every day and ensure they are made of a breathable fabric. If you are rushing to work following a heavy gym session be sure to keep a spare pair in your bag. Soggy socks will macerate the skin of the feet, and encourage the build-up of bacteria. – Don’t allow nails to become over-grown. Keep them short and clean and cut straight across to prevent fungal infections from developing. Nourishing Nail & Cuticle Serum with antibacterial and antifungal Tea Tree Oil is great to massage in to and around the nails. – Do remove the hard skin from the soles of the feet with a good quality foot file such as the Margaret Dabbs London Professional Foot File. These areas become an ideal home for bacteria when they become soggy and damp. Remember to always use the file on dry skin! – Don’t be tempted to wear shoes without socks as the sweat from your feet goes straight into the fabric of the shoe ruining them, and drying out your skin at the same time. It may be trendy but cheat a little and wear trainer socks that can’t be seen – it is so much healthier. – Do swab the feet with Clinisoothe if you notice any odour. Bacterial infections are normally the cause of this but the smell can by neutralised with the use of alcohol. – Don’t wear footwear made of synthetic materials as this will trap sweat and moisture. Also, try and swap shoes daily to give them a chance to air. Last but definitely not least, do invest in bestselling Foot Hygiene Cream. A multi-tasking balm developed with active ingredients to combat the symptoms of athlete’s foot, relieve itchy, sore, dry, blistered skin and discoloured nails. Emu Oil nourishes and promotes skin renewal and Tea Tree Oil provides anti-fungal and anti-bacterial benefits, keeping infections at bay. At the end, do not forget to book your monthly pedicure appointment at ASPA. Your feet will thank you for it! Hope to see you at ASPA soon.
HOLIDAY TIME & SKINCARE
Dear ASPA friends & clients, The summer is finally here! We hope you are enjoying the weather. After the past few years, we’ve never felt more in need of a relaxing summer holiday. The chance to unwind and rejuvenate is certainly something our mind and bodies need, but if you’re not careful then holidays can be less kind to your skin. From sun damage to holiday break-outs, there are plenty of pitfalls to avoid! Pre-holiday prep Prevention is better than cure, and there are a couple of changes you may want to make to your skincare regime before you go away in order to benefit your skin. ‘We always advise our clients to use a consistent skin care routine, but the week before travel we recommend they stop using products that contain retinol as this can make the skin more sensitive to the sun’s rays. During your holiday While none of us would consider lying in the sun without applying sun protection product, it’s still incredible how many of us get it wrong, over exposing the skin and even burning. And while you might not be able to see the damage you are causing, changes will be occurring within the dermis. Sun protection products can be very difficult for the skin as well, so it is very immportant to find the right type that suits your skin. At ASPA we have the selection of sun protection products that suit every skin type. If you’re prone to hyperpigmentation, just one hour in the sun, unprotected, can undo months of hard work you’ve put in looking after your skin. This is why it’s extremely important to use an antioxidant serum followed by sunscreen every day to maximise your skin’s defence and help stabilise the pigment producing cells. You should opt for a minimum SPF 50 and reapply every couple of hours. After a relaxing day in the sun your skin will be in need of a thorough cleanse. If you don’t do this you expose yourself to the risk of the dreaded holiday break-out. Constant application of sunscreen can equal congestions and breakouts, so when you’re back at the hotel, de-clog those pores and refresh skin with a double cleanse, ideally followed by a cleanising clay mask . You also want to ensure the skin doesn’t dry out, as this can leave pores open to bacteria and further holiday break-outs. Post sun exposure, it’s important to replenish the moisture skin may have lost during the day. A hyaluronic acid & vitamin B3 rich serum or gel is the perfect choice as they are light but effective at deeply hydrating the skin. MORNING HOLIDAY ROUTINE 1. Single cleanse 2. Serum 3. Sun protection EVENING HOLIDAY ROUTINE 1. Double cleanse 2. Cleansing Clay Mask 3. Serum If you have any questions about your holiday skincare routine, please contact us via info@aspadirect.com Kind Regards, ASPA Team
SUMMER SALE AT ASPA
We are ready to start our SUMMER SALE! Buy 1 treatment and get 10% discount. Buy 2 treatments and get 15% discount on both treatments. Buy 3 treatments and get 20% discount on all three treatments. It is possible to mix and match treatments as you wish. The offer is valid for the following treatments: – Deep Hydrating Facial – Meta Therapy Facial Face + Neck/Decollete – SkinPen Facial – PRX-T33 & microneedling face – IPL Complete face skin rejuvenation – All Body & Face Laser Treatment All purchase of the treatments needs to be done between 13 July till and including 23 July 2022. Treatments will be carried out from 20 August till 31 December 2022. This offer is not valid in combination to any other offer. How to purchase? You can either call us on 0651137656 or emails us via info@aspadirect.com. Kind Regards, ASPA Team
Can You Have A Facial In The Summer?
Last week I was asked whether you can actually undergo a facial treatment in the summer. You regularly see beauty salons that literally close their doors in the summer. Personally, I think it’s a shame not to treat in the summer months, because then you’re a few months behind in improving your skin! Of course it depends a bit on which treatment you want to undergo, but the majority of treatments can continue with some extra care for good sun protection. It is logical that you do not have violent peels or laser facial treatments performed, because these treatments make you more sensitive to sunlight, but a mild peeling such as PRX-T33 or microneedling such as Meta Therapy or SkinPen are very nice to use in the summer! Why? You can read that below! Why is it good to treat your skin in the summer too We notice that every season brings change in your skin. What we see a lot in the summer months is that the skin becomes drier (due to the sun). The sun has a drying effect. In addition, your skin not only loses some moisture, but also extra nutrition. It is therefore important to make your skin barrier as strong as possible in the summer, so that you can retain moisture well and regain this hydration and nutrition. You can do this by adjusting your skincare routine and we always will give you our advice for your skincare and by booking a Meta Therapy treatment, for example. This treatment restores your barrier, adds all the hydration and vitamins and exfoliates (removes dead skin cells) in a mild way. The antioxidants in this treatment also provide a nice natural protection against the sun! In short… the result is an even, soft, radiant skin. It is also smart to inhibit pigmentation and to create collagen. Because to be honest, the sun ensures that pigment is stimulated (because you want a brown color), but you do not want these to become annoying spots. In addition, the sun breaks down your collagen, so it is certainly important to stimulate this again in time (and this is allowed in the summer). An ideal treatment for this is microneedling such as Meta Therapy. We also carry out this treatment during the entire summer months, on the condition that the customer continues to apply the SPF well (as you should normally do). The treatment leaves a large part of the skin completely intact, so there is no reason to worry. We were regularly asked whether we also wanted to treat the neck and décolleté, which is why these options are now also available in the online agenda. Book your Meta Therapy appointment here Are you in doubt? Feel free to send us an email at info@aspadirect.com, so we can answer your questions and discuss with you all your skincare issues.
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
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.
How do you adapt your skincare to the beautiful weather?
Do you need to adjust your skincare to the different seasons? We get this question asked very often. Our answer is: Absolute!! The weather is getting warmer and sunnier again. It’s time to update your skincare! You will be exposing your skin more to the sun in the near future, so that your skin needs other ingredients. And yes, it’s fun to change your routine. It gives you the opportunity to discover new fantastic products. From cold temperatures to sun You may have noticed that your skin feels very different in the winter than in the summer, but did you also know that you can notice a difference in the transition from winter to spring? Consider, for example, the fact that the heating has been on a lot recently (this gives you dry air in the house). This dry air can really affect your skin by pulling a lot of moisture from your skin. Result? Tight and dry skin. Fortunately, we are now leaving that time behind us. The heating is less necessary, the shower is less hot and we spend more time outside. Does my skin need more moisture in spring/summer? Yes absolutely! We have to replenish the moisture reservoir in your skin to restore your skin and make it resilient for the summer. More on this later, but first I would like to talk about why you should replenish the moisture reservoir of your skin. Where many skin types often needed a little more oiliness in the winter, you can now switch to lighter products based on water (hyaluronic acid). Let’s talk about TEWL (transepidermal water loss). TEWL is the evaporation of moisture from your skin. The degree of evaporation can differ per season, temperature or environmental factors (heating, etc.). We see a big increase in moisture loss in summer and winter. So now is the ideal time to properly replenish your skin’s moisture reservoir. It is important to compensate for this loss of moisture and to attract new moisture from your deeper skin layers. Are you not doing this? Then your skin barrier can be damaged and skin problems (such as acne, dull skin, but also wrinkles) can arise. Our bestseller product for replenishing and restoring the hydration of your skin An important ingredient that can attract moisture is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance and strengthens the skin barrier (the outer layers of the skin), making your skin feel less dry. In addition, hyaluronic acid is able to bind with moisture. (1000x its own body weight, wow) and that makes your skin feel hydrated. That is why we recommend adding a product with hyaluronic acid in your routine. We recommend INTENSIVE SERUM to many customers, because this has a fine gel-like structure that you can use as a day or night serum -> extra buffer layer between your cleaning care and day / night cream. In addition, it is important to look at how you can actually retain that newly attracted moisture. Because if your outer skin layer is broken, this moisture is lost immediately. As a result, you will still suffer from dry and tight skin. You can do this, among other things, by using a serum with vitamin B. This was the reason why we combined in our INTENSIVE SERUM both hyaluronic acid and vitamin B, so that you need to use one product which has multiple fuction for your skin. Our bestseller treatment for replenishing and restoring the hydration of your skin The PRX-T33 Skin-Booster is a new treatment method intended to improve skin structure and condition quickly and long-term. The most important active components are hydrogen peroxide, TCA and kojic acid. The unique composition of TCA with hydrogen peroxide allows to cross the skin barrier at different speeds at different depths. The aging process is delayed and the skin is revitalized without damaging it. The booster stimulates the skin to renew, allowing us to achieve long-lasting results and restores the complexion and elasticity of the skin. Immediately after the treatment you see an improved complexion and a healthy glow. The booster also stimulates the formation of fibroblasts and growth factors that help to delay the aging process. The skin will tighten and wrinkles and skin folds will be considerably reduced and is more hydrated.
Our Best Tips for the Glowing Skin!
Our Best Tips for the Glowing Skin! Many people think that drinking water helps to hydrate your skin, but often this is not enough to reduce dry skin. The water you drink will pass through your skin too quickly, so that your skin will experience little or no benefits from it. Food, on the other hand, does a lot!These foods help reduce dry skin: – avocado – Strawberries – Pineapple – Fatty fish (herring, salmon, mackerel, eel) – Oil (hemp seed oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, linseed oil) – Nuts (walnuts) Some other tips we want to give you to reduce dry skin: 1. Stop exfoliating your skin immediately: the grain of a scrub damages your skin. Instead, opt for a fruit acid-based exfoliant. We recommend glycolic acid or lactic acid for dry skin.Both lactic and glycolic acid have a moisture-attracting properties. A mild peeling is suitable for every skin type and should be done 2-3 times per week. At ASPA we have the selection of different peels for each skin type, just ask us. 2. Schedule an intensive home treatment every week: In addition to your regular skin care, we recommend that you do an intensive home treatment every week to hydrate and protect your skin. That way you get rid of your dry skin faster. A real hydration bomb is our Intensive Serum which you can use as a mask and mix it with a few drops of Olixia facial oil. 3. Or opt for our favorite treatment for a glow: microneedling! Have you ever scheduled a microneedling treatment for yourself? If not, highly recommended! The treatments are not relaxation treatments, but really effective facial treatments to give your skin that well-deserved glow again. Microneedling is a proven effective cosmetic treatment method, which is extremely popular! It ensures a radiant, even and younger-looking skin. After the age of 25, the production of collagen, a protein that ensures a radiant and plump skin, decreases. Microneedling stimulates the production of collagen, among other things, and thus prevents skin aging. It is therefore not surprising that everyone wants a microneedling treatment. Here you will find more information about our microneedling treatments: Meta Therapy SkinPen Do you want to purchase one of the above products, but are you unsure whether this will help you? You can always email us on info@aspadirect.com . We really only sell products that we stand behind 100%. The products have proven themselves time and again and have been extensively tested. Your skin can also glow again. And we are happy to help you with that!