< PreviousNaturalbeauty...60 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHAIR & BEAUTYSkincare is a number one prioritywhatever your age. From your youthright through to your golden years,looking after your skin is highlyimportant and that means avoiding thesun’s harmful rays, establishing aregular beauty regime and avoidingvices such as excess alcohol andsmoking!Diet also plays a major role in ourappearance and our wellbeing. Freshfruit and vegetables will provide us withessential vitamins and nutrients to helpus feel good and improve theappearance of our skin.Realistically though, however muchwe look after our skin, many of us arestill prone to blemishes from time totime. For most adults the embarrassinggrowing pains of adolescents are wellbehind them. However, for more than50% of women aged over 25 there isstill a lingering reminder - problemskin! In fact there are more adultssuffering from blemishes than everbefore and a staggering 14% of womenare still affected in their thirties andforties!According to the skincare experts atNelsons, the key contributing factors toblemish ‘break outs’ are…High stress levels– when we’restressed our adrenal gland releases malehormones which are said to contributeto problem skin.Environmental– every day we aresubjected to a range of factors that canall have a negative effect on our skinincluding city pollution, smog, airconditioning and winter winds.Menstrual cycle– many womenwill find they have more spots beforetheir period. Dr David Harris, Dermatologist at theLondon Clinic of Dermatology explains,“Unfortunately women suffer morethan men with blemish ‘break outs’,due to the rise in the androgenhormone levels that occur prior to theirperiod.” Essential skincareWrongly many people associatespotty, blemished skin with poorhygiene and there is a societal stigmaattached to sufferers, who mayexperience social anxiety anddepression about it, similar to in theirteenage years. So how do we tackleproblem skin in adults?Dr Harris says, “As we get older, ourskin can become more sensitive andchemical treatments may be moreirritating. A gentle skincare regime isessential for maintaining clear skin. Tohelp prevent blemishes in adults, lookat your lifestyle - make sure that you aregetting enough sleep, drinking plenty ofwater and eating a healthy balanceddiet. Cutting out dairy products canalso prove beneficial in some people. Itis also vitally important to follow aregular skincare routine involvingcleansing, to clear impurities from theskin, and moisturising day and night.”Many products available to us todayare dermatologically tested and freefrom chemicals, so make sure you readthe packaging before you try or buy! Forexample, Nelsons Pure & Clear’sspecially selected combination ofnatural plant extracts can help breakthe blemish cycle. Using the naturalproperties of tea tree oil along with thecalming, soothing properties fromArnica and Hypericum and skinconditioning from Calendula, all basesare covered.Working with leading dermatologists,brands such as Nelsons are paving theway in the skincare revolution.Consumers are hungry for informationand tend to seek out products which areNaturalbeauty...PHOTOS COURTESY OF NELSONSThe key to looking good comesfrom within and is all aboutpositive mental attitude and livinga healthy lifestyle. Looking afteryour skin is also vitally important...060-061:Layout 1 11/5/12 12:35 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY61HAIR & BEAUTYnatural, free from chemicals and will beof benefit to their skin in the longterm.A good skincare regime begins withcleansing and Nelsons recommendusing a purifying daily wash in theshower to remove the night’s grime.Start the day with cleansed andinvigorated skin. If you are also proneto ‘break outs’ on your chest, neck orback, then extend your cleanse to theseareas.Next use a balancing moisturiser tohelp control shine, leaving skin smoothand hydrated without blocking pores.According to the skincare specialistsat Nelsons, no matter how unsightly aspot is, do not squeeze it! Squeezingspots aggravates them and spreadsbacteria, as well as contributing topermanent scarring. Instead use ablemish gel to target redness and calmthe problem area.Healthy lifestyleA regular skincare routine – cleansing, toning andmoisturising daily – will really help if you have problem skinand if you want to preserve your skin’s natural beauty.Complement this with facials from your local beautytherapist, who will discuss your needs and advise on the mostappropriate treatments to benefit you. There are specialisttreatments for oily, combination and dry skin types and alsoa range of therapies for different age groups. Lincolnshire hassome wonderfully relaxing salons and spas where you canchill out, indulge and afterwards feel revitalised and trulyinvigorated!To complement your skincare routine, it is vital to lead ahealthy and active lifestyle and aim for a well balanced diet.The best way to understand it is to think of foods in groups.According to the British Heart Foundation, we need morefood from some groups and less from others. Fruit andvegetables should make up around a third of the food youeat. About another third should come from starchy foods likebread, rice, potatoes and pasta. Choose wholegrain varietieswherever possible - they contain more nutrients and fibrethan white versions, and are more filling.The final third should come mainly from sources ofprotein. Have some low-fat milk and dairy foods and somelean meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources ofprotein. Only a small amount of the food you eat should befrom food and drink high in fat or sugar. Finally, eat at leastfive portions of fruit and veg a day - there’s good evidencethat they help to lower the risk of coronary heart disease andenhance your skin’s natural beauty.boothandlawDentalSurgeons 410 Hainton Avenue, Grimsby, N.E. 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Mr Kevin Sherman, consultant orthopedic surgeon, was the firstconsultant to operate at the hospital and remains one of the most highly regarded in the region.Last year the hospital treated over nine thousand patients and a growing percentage of these were patients without any privatemedical insurance scheme, taking advantage of fixed price care which the hospital offers. The fixed price care package offersreassurance by agreeing the price in advance and offering complete cover throughout a thirty day post-discharge period. Thereassurance of being treated by the same consultant, the high standard of nursing care, and with the comfort and privacy of an en-suite room has proven to be very popular with patients.Spire Hull & East Riding Hospital offer regular open evenings for cosmetic surgery, weight loss surgery, eye surgery and varicose veintreatments and these are free to attend. This year, they have introduced a nurse-led clinic, free of charge to patients wanting moreinformation about cosmetic surgery treatments.Kim Meredith has worked at the hospital for 25 years and says, “There have been many changes over the years but what hasn’tchanged is the friendly faces and quality of care we give to patients. It’s still a great place to work..”To find out more visit www.spirehealthcare.com/hull.Gorgeous hair additions and beauty fromFace FactsSituated on Steep Hill, the most famous street in Lincoln, the dedicated team at Face Facts can pamper you to perfection and ensureyou get the look you want. They offer the very latest hair additions and beauty techniques, and all their professionals are experts inhair extensions, direct cosmetics and skincare.Face Facts’ makeup products include natural eyelash extensions with LVL lashes, eyelash extensions with nouveau lashes,permanent cosmetics, mineral makeup and blinc eye mascara. 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Registered with the Care Quality Commission and theBritish Medical Laser Association, they have two registered specialist Nurse Practitioners who have undertaken further training in thefield of medical aesthetics and lasers and a medical doctor who specialises in the use of injectable procedures. The receptionist, aqualified beautician, has trained in the area of mineral make-up.They are able to treat a wide variety of skin concerns , and investment in state-of-the-art equipment means they can offer a numberof options to improve skin tone, skin health and skin texture.Julian Kessler RGN says, “Recent procedures that have seen a significant rise in popularity have been laser tattoo removal and radio-frequency skin tightening. People are keen to improve their skins elasticity and firmness and look good for their age, and for thosethat would rather avoid plastic surgery then radio-frequency skin tightening is the next best thing. As medical professionals we prideourselves on the service and care we provide to our patients.”Deborah Crafts RGN adds, “We strive to achieve the results that will make a difference, and education plays a big role in what wedo. It has been an exciting few years for us at the clinic and the future looks positive.”After five years of hard work, the passion and service of the staff certainly seems to be paying dividends at the clinic. They havenever been busier.For news, reviews, offers and events follow Lincoln Laser Skincare on Facebook, call 01522 575756 or visitwww.lincolnlaserskincare.co.uk.062-063:Layout 1 11/5/12 12:37 Page 264 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYHEALTH & FITNESSThere are many weird andwonderful products out there withlabels promising to burn up fat fast,bulk up and build muscle, creatinepowders and capsules, one a dayvitamins, protein powders, mealreplacement bars and that is just ahandful of what is available toconsumers. All this choice leads tofurther confusion, people wanting tosupport their ongoing health, andphysical goal are bombarded and oftendo not know which is best. If your goal is for weight loss thenunless under the supervision of aqualified practitioner who can adviseyou on the most beneficial additionalsupplements. That said, I would urgeyou to stick with the basics. There isno need to be on every pill availablebecause often these products areineffective. Unlike the medical industry thesupplement industry is vastlyunregulated. A company does not haveto prove what is in their capsules orpowders and depending on the moralsof that organisation can pretty muchput anything into a supplement and sellit as a ‘fat burner’ or ‘muscle gainer’.Many supplements contain additionalingredients such as fillers, preservatives,colouring and anti-caking agents, all ofwhich have to be eliminated by thebody. When you are trying very hard toput all the right nutrients into yourbody the last thing you need is to addto the toxic, chemical load and give itmore work to do.Fish Oil.Many people think of fat as evil andto be avoided, it has got a really badreputation following years of mediahype telling us so. In actual fact, fatperforms many vital functions in thebody and we could not survive withoutit. Did you know your brain is 60% fat,and we need it everyday to make newcells? It supports immune function,manufactures hormones, enablescertain vitamins to be transported inour bodies, helps us burn more fat andmuch more. However you need toconsume the right fat in the rightamounts as consuming too much inthe absence of regular exercise will seeyour weight creeping up.There is much research showing thebenefits of taking daily Omega-3.Omega-3 fatty acids have been shownto help joint suppleness, skin andblood vessel elasticity. Many of myclients notice better skin complexionwithin a few weeks of regularsupplementation of fish oil and someresearchers have seen improvements inirregular heartbeats and hypertension.Many physicians today would agreethat a large proportion of people aredeficient in Omega-3’s due to ourThe supplement industry is massive business these days. But are they beneficialto you? Fat loss specialist Marti Wycherley gives her expert adviceAn excellentAn excellentADDITION?064-065:Layout 1 11/5/12 12:38 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY65HEALTH & FITNESShighly processed convenient foodslifestyle. If we consumed as much organicfish as our ancestors in years gone bythen there would be no need tosupplement. However we don’t, soadding a high quality supplementis beneficial. Look for onewith a high amount ofEPA:DHA contained in it andbuy from a specialist seller.Multi-Vitamin andGreens PowderMost people today will have somenutrient deficiencies based on eithergenetic make-up, lifestyle or both.Nutritional deficiencies can hinder fatloss because they place a burden onour bodies. In addition the soil ourfood is grown in today is far morenutrient deficient than in the past.The food our grandparents ate wouldhave been much more nutrient densethan todays crop. We live in a fast-paced world where we want all foodsin abundance and its grown,sold and eaten all yearround. Taking a goodquality multi-Vit willprovide you with some bodyinsurance against brain andmetabolic problems and willtop up your dailyvitamin/mineral intake. Packed with antioxidantspowdered greens are great if youdo not get enough fruit and veg.The addition of Greens will furtherassist the body to function,providing nutrients to tackle the dailyjob of detoxification, cellular repairand support energy release. Protein PowderWhen you think of protein shakesmany people think of bodybuilders. Itis true that bodybuilders are bigadvocates when it comes to post-workout nutrition but they are a tasty,nutritious meal that can be enjoyed byanyone. Supporting fat loss andmuscle development with correctmuscle because you do not fuel yourbody sufficiently then you’ll slow yourmetabolism and the weight loss willinevitably slow. Look for a brand thathas minimal carbohydrates less than3g per serving. This keeps the sugarcontent on the lower side and willsupport fat loss. For more information on supplementsor health related questions, email Martion fatloss4life@gmail.com.nutrition is imperative. After training,within the first hour our bodies arelike a sponge and will soak up thenutrients from your post workoutdrink fast. Taking nutrients on boardfollowing exercise will support weightloss and promote muscledevelopment. Many people don’tthink of supporting muscle whenwanting to lose weight but it isincredibly important. If you lose064-065:Layout 1 11/5/12 12:38 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY67SOCIAL SCENEPHOTOS BY ANGIE COOPERFASHION SHOWin the pinkGuests at Grimsby’s HumberRoyal Hotel were able to check outwhat’s new on the catwalk andraise cash for a good cause byattending a spectacular charityfashion show. The fourth event ofits kind, the show, which wasorganised by Denise Rudd, raisedmoney for the Pink Rose Fundwhich is helping to improve stillfurther the standards of breastcancer care at the Diana, Princessof Wales Hospital. 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