S |
Scrub |
Skin peeling (otherwise known as skin exfoliation) using fine-grained substances
such as salts, ground fruit seeds, fine sand and others, which are often combined
with a cream to ensure that you are comfortable whilst this is used on your skin.
Highly effective in sloughing off the old skin cells to reveal newer, softer and
younger looking skin. |
Self-Tan |
Application of self-tanning products applied to face and body usually following
a full body exfoliation to slough off old skin to reveal the newer, fresher skin
beneath - this ensures that the tanned effect lasts longer and is not patchy! |
Spa |
Derived from "Sanus Per Aquam" (health through water!). Used to describe the facilities
offered at venues with not just swimming pool, but usually sauna, steam, Jacuzzi
etc.
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Spa Day |
A full or half day which would normally include lunch & full use of facilities
such as sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, pool etc. Packages are chosen depending on how
many treatments & how much pampering you want.
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SPF (Sun Protection Factor) |
Is a scale used to rate the level of protection sunscreens afford from UVB rays. |
Stratum Corneum |
The uppermost outer layer of the epidermis. |
Swedish Massage |
Similar to the connective tissue massage, combining long stroking movements with
circular ones. Complemented by kneading to loosen the deep muscle structure.
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T |
Titanium Dioxide |
A chemical used primarily in sunscreen products as a physical barrier to the suns
rays, used alone or with other substances. |
Thai Massage |
Classic Thai massage uses no oil. Stretching movements are predominant and the client
remains dressed. Elements of Chinese reflexology and Ayurveda are used in the meditation
part of the treatment.
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U |
UVA |
Long wavelengths emitted by the sun penetrating deeply into the skin to cause sun
damage. |
UVB |
Short wavelengths emitted by the sun known to cause premature ageing and skin cancers. |
V |
Varicose Veins |
Enlarged, swollen and dilated veins below the surface of the skin most commonly
the legs caused by the weakened valves within the veins, or weakened vein walls
becoming engorged with blood. |
Vitamin A
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Can help prevent and reverse sun damage and have an exfoliating and strengthening
effect on the skin. |
Vitamin B |
A group of vitamins that are water soluble, and are linked together in several chemical
ways. They are formed either from bacteria, yeasts, fungi, or moulds. They are responsible
for providing energy to the body during the conversion of glucose, from carbohydrates.
They are also critically required for the metabolism of both fats and proteins,
as well as the health and maintenance of the body's nervous system. If B2 is used
topically, it is to afford a chemical reaction accelerator, enhancing the performance
of tyrosine derivatives in suntan accelerating preparations |
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) |
Is a water-soluble nutrient and essential for life and for maintaining optimal health.
It is also known as ascorbic acid. It is used by the body for many purposes and
can be used in skin preparations to slow down hyper pigmentation whilst providing
some UV protection. |
Vitamin D |
Is a fat-soluble vitamin needed for healthy tooth and bone production |
Vitamin K |
Is used in blood coagulation and therefore may aid in alleviating the appearance
of dark under eye circles or spider veins. |
Z
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Zinc Oxide |
A chemical ingredient added to preparations used as sun block filtering out ultraviolet
rays. |