ISSN: 1391 - 0531
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Vol. 41 - No 22
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Heat comes on, hair goes off

By Esther Williams

To feel beautiful all over - wouldn’t we all like that? With the latest sophisticated technology, you can remove unwanted hair from all parts of your body in minutes, and say goodbye to shaving and other hair removing products.

“Currently, the Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) System is the only one of its kind in the country,” explains the Estheti Centre’s General Manager / Senior Esthetician Soraya De Zoysa explaining the modern gadget used for permanent hair reduction, skin rejuvenation and treatment of acne.

General Manager / Senior Esthetician Soraya De Zoysa

Here’s how it works: Hair contains the pigment (melanin) that absorbs the light (IPL) and converts it into heat. The hair transmits this heat into the hair follicle, which is then destroyed, preventing it from producing new hair.

Prior to transmission of light, a thin layer of gel similar to that used in ultrasound examinations is applied to the skin. The operator then moves the applicator over the entire treatment area, the procedure lasting 10-20 minutes during each of the 5-6 sittings depending on the area being treated.

Soraya claims that IPL hair removal is painless in comparison to other methods such as laser used locally. “Laser can cause burns on Asian skin types,” she says, adding “We put safety before anything else.”

A Danish technology, IPL can be used not only for permanent hair reduction, but also for skin rejuvenation, thread vein treatment, pigmentation and acne treatments.

Being able to have beauty treatments is an important part of life for many people, because looking good can help you to feel good about yourself and improve your sense of well being, Soraya adds.

Diploma in beauty therapy
Come January 2007, the Estheti Institute will offer the CIBTAC (The Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) UK Diploma in Beauty Therapy, a six-month programme that would cover all the basics of beauty treatments such as facials, make-up, eyebrow and eyelash tinting, manicure, pedicure and waxing. Course lecturer, Shereen Nooramith explains that the intensive course to be conducted during weekdays and weekends is meant for school leavers and others who wish to begin a career in the beauty industry.

 

PROSPA: Quick fix to stress

International Trainer of the Paris-based Sothys Institute Deveze Fany was in Sri Lanka recently to train local beauticians on a new concept they’ve introduced called PROSPA, which offers special massage techniques for the whole body.

“It is a refuge for stressed urbanites who want a quick solution,” Fany says as the Body Digi-Esthetique therapy meets the demands of the body on account of stress, pollution, bad eating habits, lack of exercise and other aesthetic needs. The techniques patented by Sothys apparently draws inspiration from both the East and the West: the Asian method of balancing the chakras to rebalance energy, Thai massages with use of aromatherapy and heated stones, Belgian spa water, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage, Californian, Swedish and Moroccan methods as well as the Japanese Shiatsu massage.

“It is very manual as there are no machines used,” Fany says. Exfoliation, peeling, wraps, percussions on the back are also used in the various steps of the procedure to enhance the feeling of well-being and serenity in an ambience of scented fragrances and soothing music.

 
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