Waxing has always been a sticky and painful subject. From the burn of putting the wax on to the pain of tearing the wax off to the throbbing feeling afterward, getting our who-HAs waxed has generally been quite literally a pain in the butt. Fortunately, one aesthetician has developed a system for making waxing a little more bearable.
“There are three essential things that people need to do between waxes to keep their skin looking and feeling good and bump-free,” said seasoned aesthetician and A-List Skin President and Creator Shala Dveirin. “There was not a product out there that offered all three of things in one; that’s when I decided to put together a kit and see how my clients liked it - They quickly fell in love and REHAB was born.”
A-list Skins’s REHAB is a complete skincare system for post hair removal. The three piece kit, that provides a combination of healing and treating, includes:
• Calming gel - calms and sooths irritated skin.
• Gentle Exfoliant - helps unclog pores and remove dead skin cells that lead to ingrown hairs.
• Bump Prevent - cools, heals and hydrates while eliminating ingrown hairs, rashes and irritation associated with hair removal.
“I worked very hard to create products that have very effective and natural properties, said Shala. “REHAB contains very little alcohol and essential herbs and extracts that make the product unique and efficient.”
REHAB contains such natural ingredients as Aloe vera, St. Johns blossom extract, Arnica and calendula blossom, jojoba and clove oil, coca butter, mint, vitamin E and several other soothing herbs and extracts.
“I worked very closely with a chemist to formulate products that had the right and best working ingredients,” said Shala.
REHAB retails for $40. To find a REHAB retailer or to purchase the kit, visit alistskin.com, call 602-330-8114 or email shala@alistskin.com.
About Shala Dveirin:
Shala’s resume includes the title of master waxer and eyebrow designer. She is also an educator and training director for Grace Albert Aesthetics, a published author and a PCA skin care expert. In addition to being certified in chemical peels, microdermabrasion and advanced skin care treatments, Shala was named the best person to get a Brazilian from by the Arizona Republic.
Contact Shala at 602.296.5594 at Scissors Rox Paper Salon located at 4727 E. Cactus Rd., Ste 121, Phoenix Arizona, 85032.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Massage Mania
While the Arizona sun can give us that perfect golden glow, it can also leave us feeling sweaty, sticky and hot. It’s no secret that the Arizona heat can be daunting. Thus, the need to get out of the heat, cold down and relax is essential. And, there’s no better way to beat the heat and distress than with a massage.
I’ve had my fair share of massages, from Swedish to deep tissue; each having its own special touch on soothing the body. As part of my mission to beat the heat, I decided to tour the valley’s offering of massages. I explored everything from hot stone to cranial sacral to reflexology.
I began my massage mission at Massage Envy in phoenix. Specializing in massage, Massage Envy offers almost every type of massage out there including trigger point, Swedish, deep tissue, sports, reflexology, cranial sacral, hot stone, chair, prenatal and geriatric.
As an avid suffer of neck and joint pain, I opted to try Massage Envy’s cranial sacral massage, as cranial therapy is designed to realign bones and eliminate the effects of stress. Cranial sacral therapy is also said to relieve migraine headaches as well as joint pain and inflammation.
According to Massage Envy, “cranial sacral therapy (also known as craniosacral therapy) is a gentle, noninvasive form of alternative medicine that deals with the movement of the fluid surrounding the skull and spine.”
For about $80 with tip, I enjoyed a massage that was both relaxing and beneficial to relieving my neck and back pain. I’d highly recommend cranial sacral for anyone with neck, back and head problems.
My next massage venture took me Queen Creek Reflexology in Gilbert. A newbie to the world of reflexology, I was a little nervous. However, I felt a little relief having heard great things about reflexology including that it can ease discomfort associated with arthritis, chronic pain, diabetes, fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), headaches, heel pain (Planter Fasciitis), insomnia and lymphedema, according to azreflexologycare.com.
My session combined relaxation with the work of reflexology. The reflexologist worked on my hands and feet using soft touch and pushing certain areas, which I later learned correspond to other part of the body. According to Queen Creek Reflexology, “the physical act of applying specific pressures using thumb, finger and hand techniques result in stress reduction, which causes a physiological change in the body.”
For $45, I received a unique experience that helped ease some of my pain. I would recommend reflexology for suffers of the above conditions. However, if you’re looking for more of a relaxing, feel-good experience, my next massage sampling may be right for you.
Voted "best massage” 2008 & 2009, I decided to get my next massage at Elements Therapeutic Massage in Scottsdale. I opted for pure relaxation with their hot stone massage. Hot stone massage “combines Swedish or Deep Tissue Massage with smooth basalt stones heated to 125 degrees,” according to Elements.
My treatment combined the traditional elements of massage while utilizing hot stones. The therapist used the stones throughout the treatment for both massaging as well as by placing them on specific parts of my body. The stones are said to release energy in the body. In addition, according to Elements, the stones’ heat allows muscles relax quicker, release more toxins and provide “a deeper sense of relaxation.”
For around $90, this 55-minute treatment is well-worth it. I’d recommend hot stone massage for anyone looking for the ultimate relaxing massage.
My massage sampling proved successful as I found treatments that provided both relaxation as well as stress and pain relief. Each massage was unique in its own way. For massage enthusiast, determine what you’re looking for in a massage and then do your homework to decide what type of massage is right for you.
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