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Be a Sun Superhero: Complete Guide to Sun Safety and SPF Explained
The sunshine can do wonders for our mood, but it can also take a toll on our skin if we're not protected. Whether you're spending the day in the garden, walking the dog, heading to the beach, driving with the sun streaming through the window or running errands, protecting your skin should be part of your daily routine—not just something you remember on holiday. At Oak & Glow, we believe sun protection should be simple, effective and easy to understand. Here's everything you n
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Introducing The Glow Skin Club
I'm so excited to finally share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes... After years of helping clients transform their skin, one thing is clear: consistency is what creates lasting results. That’s why I created The Glow Skin Club—an exclusive membership designed to help you enjoy healthy, glowing skin all year round, with regular treatments, ongoing support, and a personalised approach to your unique skin journey. With just 15 membership spaces available, this is
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Cell Story Has Arrived at Oak & Glow
Discover a next-level rejuvenating facial that leaves your skin looking fresh, radiant, and renewed—completely needle-free. What is Cell Story? CELLSTORY is the new generation of Microneedling. It's a liquid needling system that drives visible results by pairing Microspear®️ spicule technology ( Liquid Needles) with advanced ingredients. Where do the needles come from? They are derived from fresh water grown sponge ( in the sea) so thats where they get their term ' na
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Mediterranean Midnight Garden & the Magical Taxi Tour
Hello, Let me introduce myself, I'm Catherine, your Temple Spa Consultant. I’m excited to share that 10% of all sales from the Mediterranean Midnight Garden placed through my website will be donated towards the Children’s Magical Taxi Tour, a cause that is very close to my heart. My family have personally benefited from their kindness, and I am eager to support them in any way I can. www.templespa.com/catherinedorfman If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t
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S sun P protection F factor
We know that by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen is important, however I would like to share with you a holistic approach to your sun protection plan to include oral supplements as we know that some of the ingredients found in specific supplements are effective in targeting and repairing existing damage and therefore an essential part of treating pigmentation too. Daylight protection Many of us reach for sunscreen when it’s sunny, but did you know that UVA, visible light a
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Introducing SKIN Facial Treatments, created by Catherine, all SKIN facial treatments at homeSPA are carefully tailored to each client.
Coming soon ......... from 1st March 2024 SKIN: Reset | 60 mins | £97 Within SKIN: Reset you will experience a thorough three-step cleanse using creams, oil & an enzyme mask & a skin assessment before serums are selected. An intense hydrating & relaxing treatment using soundwaves to penetrate active ingredients of vitamins deep into your skin. Then you will be ready for the alginate mask with galvanic stimulation whilst relaxing with a neck & shoulder massage. It will leave y
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The Importance of SPF
Understanding the Importance of Wearing SPF Sun protection is a crucial aspect of any skin care routine. Weaving year-round sun protection into your routine helps minimise UV induced ageing and is vital for reducing the risk of skin cancer. MYTH– higher the SPF = better the protection. Leading studies maintain that an SPF of 15-20 is all that should be used. Higher SPF creams have minimal added protection, but mean greater concentrations of the chemical sunscreen agents, whic
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Chapter 1
What we all already know February is a beautiful month and has always been a favourite of mine, not only because of all the snowdrops but also my birthday month. Winter is coming to an end and new life is beginning to appear. Whether you choose to join in or not there is no escaping from the month we have had, a month of ‘new’ everywhere, new goals, new lifestyle, new outlook. I think there can be a lot of pressure in January to make lots of changes. As the years pass I am su
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New Treatment - Mesotherapy
What is Mesotherapy? Mesotherapy is a non-surgical, highly effective rejuvenating treatment. The treatment involves tiny superficial injections of a cocktail of vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants and amino acids. This is an effective treatment for softening the signs of ageing, by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as giving the skin a healthy glow. How does it work? Mesotherapy injections can treat an array of skin conditions such as ageing skin, superficial lines and
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New Treatment Announcement
Introducing Mesotherapy to homeSPA With so many different treatments available there is a lot of research and consideration when taking on a new treatment ensuring it will not only complement you treatment programme but also align with what I am working towards at homeSPA, Skin Health. I first looked at introducing Mesotherapy about 4 years ago. Ever since I have been watching different product houses and have chosen to partner with Fillmed who have revolutionised the deliver
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A Sun Protection Cocktail
SPF = SUN PROTECTION FACTOR This month’s blog is all about hydration on face and body and protecting you from the rays from the sun, whether that’s in a hot country, at home, going on a stay -cation or also protecting when working at a screen from the damaging blue light. MYTH– higher the SPF = better the protection. Leading studies maintain that an SPF of 15-20 is all that should be used. Higher SPF creams have minimal added protection, but mean greater concentrations of th
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Skin Serenity
Environ Hero launch of the year. WHO SHOULD USE THIS? Life is fast and stress is inevitable. Advances in neuroscience and skincare research prove that the skin shows what the mind and body feels. This serum can be used by anyone who is concerned about the negative effects of stress on their skin and anyone who wants to reverse the signs of stress-induced ageing. It's time to experience skin serenity with Environ's newest innovation. Protect. Reset. Relax. Reconnect from with
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New Focus on Filler Facial Treatment
I am excited to introduce a NEW treatment to the menu. Environ has been working hard creating the new Dual Effect Filler Serum. This smoothing, plumping, volumizing effect gives a natural looking enhancement for eyes and cheeks. Contains the extraordinary ingredient OPTIM-HYAL which is in the Award winning and best seller Vita Peptide Eye Gel. Also introducing 2 new powerhouse ingredients to work deep into the dermis for volumizing and assist skin cells. This treatment can be
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Dear Body, I Love You
Now is the time of year when people start thinking about preparing to bare for the warmer months ahead. Over the past 10 months, through pregnancy and recovery, I have been reminded of how incredible the human body is, so I felt this was a good opportunity to offer a gentle reminder to look after yours. There is a very high percentage of people who are religious with the skin regime for their face but don’t give the skin anywhere else a second thought. A little skin fact is t
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November Skin Needs
Do you know what we should all be using in the morning 365 days a year? Points to everyone who answered, an SPF. The importance of daily protection from UV rays should not be underestimated. Protecting our skin every day by replacing the vitamins that are damaged by light is vital to our skins health. The focus is not to ‘block out’ the light but to use a weaker SPF with stronger vitamin replenishments with antioxidant supplementation. Environ have created two SPF 15 which pr
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365 Reflect, Absorb, Defend
I have recently completed a course focusing on early detection and skin health in the sun. I wanted to share a snippet for you and also share the importance of choosing the right sun protection. We may be staying at home and have had any holiday plans postponed, however this does not mean you will not need your SPF. A product that should be applied every day of the year is often only applied when we leave the country and are laying by a pool or on the beach. Protection agains
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Making Changes
I have spoken with many of you this month about New Years resolutions. There was a common theme in the answer “ I don’t do them because I never stick to them”. Resolutions, or I like to say 'little changes', can be implemented at any time of the year and any day if the week (not just a Monday) ! One of my personal challenges for 2020 was to read more of my books. I have realised that reading at night makes me fall asleep so I have made my goal more realistic - reading just on
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