Enjoy a winter now and you’ll
WINTER. A time for snuggling on the sofa, sipping hot chocolate and… having laser hair removal? It may come as a surprise but there are many beauty treatments that are best done when it’s cold and dark outside.
A de-fuzzing laser course, for example, is ideally done in winter as it takes up to 12 weeks to complete.
A chemical peel should be done at a time when your skin won’t be exposed to sun afterwards.
So from body contouring to thread vein removal, we’ve put together a guide to the best winter beauty boosts that will get you ready for spring.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
WHY NOW: This treatment works best on pale skin with no signs of tan – including fake tan – as it targets and destroys the dark hair follicle, which is easier to pinpoint when skin is lighter. Treated areas should be kept out of the sun after each session too.
What is more, treatment can be time-consuming and you may need multiple sessions over a period of several weeks.
WHAT HAPPENS: The treatment uses strong pulses of light to damage or kill the cells that cause hairs to grow.
It is suitable for most skin types, although darker skin and thicker hair types are harder to treat. The process only works on actively growing hairs, which is
QMY skin feels itchy all over and it’s driving me mad. What can I do?
ADRY air is the most common cause of itchiness as it draws moisture right out of the skin, especially with the central heating turned up.
A humidifier in your home can help by infusing the air with moisture. Or try placing a metal bowl of water on your radiators.
Every time the heating comes
around 15 to 25 per cent of hairs at a time, and it is because of this growth cycle that multiple sessions are required. A session lasts up to one hour and costs from £60 depending on location.
TOP TIP: Let the hair grow slightly (1-2mm) for best results.
BODY CONTOURING
WHY NOW: Body-contouring treatments often need multiple on the water will evaporate and add moisture to the air. Keep showers and baths short and lukewarm. Add half a cup of oatmeal to your bathwater as oats contain anti-inflammatory properties to soothe dry and rough skin.
To lock in moisture post-shower, apply Eucerin Intensive Lotion 10% w/w Urea Cutaneous Emulsion, £10.50 (lookfantastic.com), which is clinically proven to treat dry skin and reduce itching.
sessions before you see final results. It can also take time for swelling to subside. Plus, during recovery you’ll need to wear a thick compression garment for up to three months.
WHAT HAPPENS: The Onda is a new non-invasive procedure that uses microwave energy to target bulges. Four treatments
was done by hand or gun. You may need up to six sessions, with four weeks between each treatment to allow the body to eliminate the damaged pigment.
Make sure you see an expert to prevent scarring. A patch test should be carried out at least 24 hours prior to your first treatment.