The Health and Beauty Edition

The sun is out and everybody’s trying to be a little healthier and rediscover their beach body. It being December and all, we have created this newsletter to share with you what we’ve found to be some of the best health and beauty tips and tricks courtesy of the SA Weddings Service Providers.

Have you ever been interested in whitening your teeth for your wedding day but never knew when to start or where to go? Or perhaps you would like to shape up before the big day – Madeleen Health and Beauty Studio tells you about some great Health products! Does pole dancing seem like a fun sport but you feel it’s a bit over the top? Donata Fell from Body Mind Studio explains the health benefits of this popular activity.

Brightening your Smile
(Click here to visit Opalescence Teeth Whitening)


Did you know: Your smile says more about you then any other physical feature?

A beautiful, white smile is one of the fastest ways to make a great impression and thankfully, whitening your teeth is affordable and non-invasive.

Certain medicines, tooth trauma, root fillings, foods and beverages can cause tooth staining and discoloration over time. Professional whitening procedures can treat these stains safely and effectively, whether they are on the tooth’s surface or internal.

Note that Whitening treatments should only occur under dental supervision! Today’s tooth whitening treatments are effective and safe if procedures include an initial diagnosis, professional teeth cleaning, briefing on the selected whitening process and monitoring during the treatment phase.


Self-treatment with over-the-counter products poses risks for the teeth and gums and often does not provide the desired results. Therefore all products of the Opalescence system are medical products and are dispensed or released ONLY by dentists and hygienists.

How does bleaching work?

Tooth whitening is a chemical process. The peroxide in the whitening agent breaks down and moves inside structure, eroding any molecules that cause discoloration.

Because of this process, even if the entire tooth is not covered with bleach, the tooth will be lightened. Bleaching does not alter the structure of the tooth; however, it simply lightens the internal tooth colour. Enamel, dentin, current fillings and cements are not affected or harmed by the peroxide.

Will bleaching cause tooth sensitivity?

Tooth sensitivity is common side effect of bleaching. This is temporary and should disappear after the bleaching is completed. Even so, Opalescence products contain PF (potassium nitrate and fluoride) desensitizing agents to ease discomfort.

We suggest you have a professional cleaning done before you start your bleaching process and if you are a bride or groom, we suggest you start the bleaching process at least 2weeks before your big day, due the risk of sensitivity and for colour stability.

Opalescence offers tooth whitening treatments that fits your lifestyle and budget.

PREFILLED TRAYS:

Opalescence Treswhite Supreme comes in disposable, preloaded, easy-to-use trays. At home, you’ll place the tray in your mouth, adjust the inner tray, and wear for 60min, once a day.

COST: R800*/ per box (material for 5 days)

CUSTOMIZED TRAYS:

The Opalescence PF Take-Home System works well because everything about it is customized. That means it’s tailor-made for you – your smile and your lifestyle.

First, we take impressions of your teeth and create a customized tray that perfectly fits your mouth. In addition to these trays, we will send you home with syringes of Opalescence gel that contain prescription strength formulations to help whiten your smile

COST: R1800*

TIME: It takes 15min to make the impressions, after 2 days you come and pick-up your kit.

IN CHAIR:

Opalescence Boost is a powerful whitening solution that whitens your smile ---FAST> The gel is chemically activated rather than light activated, meaning that it begins working on its own time when it is placed on your teeth. No light also means less whitening rebound and less sensitivity.

COST: R3000* (incl cleaning and customized trays for top-up bleaching)

TIME: 2hours and then you come and pick-up kit 2 days later.
*prices are subject to vary from practice to practice

TAKE NOTE:

Crowns, fillings and veneers DO NOT whiten during the bleaching process.

If they are in the back of your mouth, or lighter than your natural teeth, or need to be replaced, bleaching can be done.

Teeth whitening is not suitable for pregnant or lactating women and children under the age of 14 years.

Body wraps for the bride to be
(Click here to visit Carla's School of Beauty and Therapy Salon)

Below, Therapists Martha Stevens and Tarryn May from the Carla‘s School of Beauty and Therapy Salon answers some question regarding one of the most luxurious treatments available, the Body Wrap:

Do you offer body wraps, are there different options and what product range does your salon use?

Yes, we offer a selection of body wraps; ranging from slimming wraps to detoxifying wraps, anti-ageing wraps, bust firming wraps and chocolate wraps. We use a range called SPA SOLUTIONS.

What does the preparation entail?

Firstly a therapist will start off with a full body scrub using 2 tablespoons of spa solutions Atlantic sea salt, mixed with the detox, slimming or relaxing oil from our range. It also depends on the choice of wrap the bride chooses.

This is for the removal of dead skin and the unwanted impurities to enable better penetration of the ingredients in the wrap that has been applied directly after the scrub has been done.

What are the Benefits of these different body wraps?

Detox wrap

-Improves overall health and well being
-Slows down ageing process

Slimming wrap

-Inch-loss through lipolysis (the breakdown or destruction of fat)
-Faster burning of calories through thermogenesis
-Soft and supple skin

Anti-ageing, Anti oxidant wrap

-Powerful free radical scavengers
-Delays the onset of ageing
-Provide amino acids (the building blocks for the protein) thereby ensuring strong, healthy tissue and strong collagen reserves

Bust firming wrap

-Soft, smoother skin on the breast
-Increases in collagen and elastin leads to firmness
-Cold effects of menthol tones

The bride just got engaged, when can she start her treatments?

It depends on the result that she wants, for example:

- Inch loss – she would need to come in for the slimming wrap and she would need a session once a week or once every two weeks for between 8-10 sessions.
- If her skin is in need of hydration and improvement of dryness on the skin, the chocolate body wrap would be ideal for the bride to be as it is has moisturizing properties.
- If the bride wants removal of toxins and waste in the body, the detox body wrap would be the perfect choice. She would also need to visit the salon and have a session once a week or once every two weeks for between 6-10 sessions.
- If the bride to be is in need of rejuvenation of the skin then the anti-ageing body wrap would be a superb choice for her. She would then have a session once a week or once every two weeks for between 5-10 sessions.
- If the bride to be feels she is in need of a slight lift in the bust area, the bust firming wrap would be the perfect choice for her. She would have a course of 4 bust firming treatments every 6 months.

With Regards to healthcare/maintenance, what does a bride need to do?

- She would have to follow a healthy diet plan, it works in conjunction with the wrap and it will help her achieve an even better result.
-Regular exercise would contribute to an even greater result.
-The bride to be has to stay hydrated and drink lots of water in aid of removing the waste and toxins from her body.
-She could purchase Spa solutions’ body shape and tone to help refine body contours and to help firm and tone.
What are the costs involved?
The cost of the body wraps mentioned above range between R250-R500.

Trends for Health and Beauty 2011

Madeleen Health And Beauty Studio
(Click here to visit Madeleen)

Health

Healthy fast food, e.g. Nutritional Shake Mix is the trend for 2011. Nobody has time to plan or prepare their food in advance let alone healthy food. To make sure you stay in tip top shape and have constant energy the best option is the Nutritional shake Mix. Fair Lady Magazine rated the HERBALIFE FORMULA 1 meal replacement nutritional shake as number 1 on the market (October issue pg 89). Best balanced nutrition value for money.

Beauty

Mineral makeup that combines the most up to date colours with skin care benefits are definitely the way to go. Preservative-free with a SPF (sun-protective-factor). Why spend money on good skin care products if you counteract the effect with makeup that clogs your pores and causes ageing. Look out for Jane-Iredale skin care makeup. Recommended by plastic surgeons, dermatologists and skin care specialists.

Lash enhancers/extensions are wanted by every girl at the moment. Lash extensions are time consuming and needs a fill every 3rd week to maintain. The trend is a product you can use at home. New MD Lash Factor Lash Conditioner will improve the appearance of your lashes. You can expect longer lashes within 4-8 weeks. Condition and treat your lash follicles daily by applying a small amount to the base of the upper lashes nightly. Clinically tested.

Getting in to the swing of things!

Body Mind Studio
(Click here to visit Body Mind Studio)

Pole dancing has for a long time only been associated with the world of stripping. However, this perception is changing rapidly and ladies of all ages, sizes and fitness levels are now choosing pole dancing lessons over Pilates, yoga and the gym.

After just 1 lesson, most ladies are hooked! But it can be quite embarrassing for some to take the first step of booking a class. What people should know is that most students come to their first class feeling a bit timid and unsure. However, these feelings quickly subside, as our pole classes are offered in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

An introductory class is given to all new students to ease them into the basics of pole dancing. This is done before joining in the normal classes, which means that everyone in the first class is in the same boat and trying pole dancing for the first time!

Are you worried about your weight? Scared you are too old? …NEVER!! Every woman should love her body and pole dancing is guaranteed to leave you feeling sexy, feminine and full of confidence and charm.

Our students continue coming back because of the fun that they have in class, and this element of pole dancing almost immediately defeats any fears, shyness or embarrassment one may feel when thinking about starting lessons.

In addition to fun, pole dancing has an extremely positive effect on one’s health, both physically and emotionally. It is a great way to lose weight and to improve flexibility and co-ordination. It targets abdominals, shoulders, arms and back, and helps build lean muscle.

Although pole dancing may look easy, it takes time to build the strength needed for certain moves. The good news is that this strength increases quickly and, unlike other exercise forms, can be monitored from week to week. This is because you are using your own body weight, and ladies experience a great sense of achievement when they finally execute a spin or pole trick that’s taken some time to grasp.

Pole dancing is much more fun than going to the gym and more creative and expressive than Pilates. This is because of the dance aspect which allows people to put their own personalities and emotions into their moves.

Dance has always been celebrated as freedom of movement, self expression and as an entertaining art form. So why not celebrate your freedom to be female with pole dancing…the hottest new way to work out!

These are just some of our Health and Beauty Experts, for more information about these Service Providers, please don’t hesitate to contact them directly or myself at Jana@saweddings.co.za, alternatively visit www.saweddings.co.za to assist you in your planning process.

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