August/September 2017 www.womanthismonth.com FEATURE | beauty 40 Beauty in the Spotlight Keeping up with new products, fads and technologies hitting the market can be challenging, so WTM has rounded the latest innovative services that are changing the beauty sphere. Would you try any of these? Microneedling Microneedling involves using a handheld device to poke microscopic holes in the skin. Before you gasp in utter shock at the thought of giving your face dozens of tiny wounds, there are benefits to the process. The pinpricks stimulate your skin’s natural ability to heal itself and in the process produce collagen and elastin. It also increases the absorption of products you apply, and is known to reduce scarring and stretch marks of any kind. Joz Salon has this treatment. Dermaplaning This is a form of exfoliation that removes dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin and peachfuzz using a small, sterile blade while holding the skin taut, swiping the blade in gentle motions. The scrapes stimulate collagen production and have mild anti-ageing benefits. Laser Tattoo Removal Giving new purpose to technology that has been around for years, tattooremoval lasers are now being used to treat hyper-pigmentation. It can reduce sun spots and discoloration purging your skin in a few sittings. Microblading If you're ready to throw out all of your brow gels, powders and pencils, microblading may be the semi-permanent solution for you. This technique creates the appearance of fuller brows by depositing pigment under the skin, taking away the need to fill in the brows daily by adding ink that looks just like hair. It last for about a year. Ingestible Concoctions People around the world are starting to realise that proper diet and great skin are directly related and beauty comes from the inside out. Several products on the market claim to have the necessary antioxidants, collagen and enzymes needed for glowing skin, and are enjoying plenty of fame for quick and easy results. Probiotic creams Friendly bacteria aren’t just great for your insides - they’re a huge trend in skincare this year too. Just as they strengthen your gut lining, probiotics also strengthen your skin barrier and help calm inflammation and increase the good flora in your dermis. Neck Lift Plastic and cosmetic surgery to tuck loose skin around the neck can add years of youthfulness to your face, not to mention the boost in selfesteem. American Mission and Bahrain Specialist Hospital have a repertoire of expert surgeons to aid with all kinds of beauty procedures.
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