Staying tan and lovely

One of the hardest parts of heading back to work after enjoying fun in the sun is watching our glowing tans fade away so I have a few tips on how to maintain a fresh, healthy sunkissed glow. Self tanning lotions are always easy but using a good quality product is key. I'm going to make my usual plug for the importance of exfoliation in getting the best effect from your self tanner. Have a warm shower or bath and exfoliate and then apply the tanner while your skin is warm. Apply in long even strokes and I recommend a tinted tanner so you can see where you're applying it, being careful around elbows, knees, hairline and eyebrows. Most importantly remember to wash your hands thoroughly. If you it hard to apply self tanner evenly we can always do this treatment for you at the spa.

Long dry days of summer

As summer draws to a close it's time to take stock of the state of your skin. We've enjoyed a lot of long sunny days this year but they take a toll. To rehydrate and remineralize your skin try an epsom salt bath which will improve your skin's hydration and tone. I've written about the importance of exfoliating in this blog before and again this is the time to use a dry body brush before your bath or good exfoliant in the shower. As always use a good moisturizing lotion to replenish lost lipids. Don't forget to drink lots of water which is good for your body as well as your skin.

From our guest book:

Thank you Lesley! I had believed there was no treatment for all the "bumps"
around my eyes. Thanks to your treatments, they are now on the decline and I can
see my face looking younger. Thank you for making my first spa visit so
positive!

Getting away to get in touch

The funny thing about summer holidays is how little time it takes to lose that wonderful feeling we get from getting away. I was lucky enough to enjoy a lovely holiday traipsing all over the English countryside a few weeks ago and find myself already nostalgic for that carefree and relaxed time. It's important to do everything we can to recapture those feelings if only for a little while. For me that means walking my dog Charlie on the beach or letting my stresses melt away on the massage table. Whatever it is that gives you that "getting away from it all" feeling don't forget to indulge today!