We may be past mid-winter, but there are still several weeks before we welcome spring. So with that in mind, we thought we’d share our winter beauty must-haves! Read on to discover what products and treatments are on our lists to help get you through the rest of winter.

Our winter beauty must-haves:

Delene:

My go-to treatment for winter is dermaplaning. This treatment exfoliates your skin over the winter months and removes all the vellus hairs in one treatment. This provides a beautiful canvas for flawless makeup application and gives your skin a dewy glow.

Maddison:

In winter, I love the Hydrodermabrasion facial with LED included. This treatment gives deeper exfoliation, and the LED helps to plump fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment offers fantastic skin rejuvenation and kickstarts any skin care treatment plan.

Terressa:

My go-to winter beauty must-have is the Diamond Microdermabrasion with Hydrodermabrasion facial. You can’t beat it for the fresh and vibrant look over the drying winter months. My top product would have to be the Ultra SPF30+ Tint (moisturiser, spf, and makeup tint all in one).

Danita:

In winter, my go-to product for a feel-good lift is the Sunescape instant self-tanning mousse. This product lets you keep a summertime glow in winter as well.

Litiana:

I would always choose any treatment that includes a body scrub. My favourites include Pure Fiji’s Tropical Paradise Ritual, Island Wrap, or Sothys Sensations Orientales. The exfoliation removes rough skin cells that have built up on the body, revealing fresh, clean, super smooth skin.

Samantha:

My go-to treatment in the winter is microdermabrasion as it not only exfoliates my skin leaving it feeling fresh, but there is also less sun exposure during the winter, so there is less chance of hyperpigmentation following the treatment.

Ready to find your winter beauty must-have? Shop gift vouchers online and products in-spa. Contact us to book your appointment.

All good things must end, and summer is no exception. We’ll be putting together our Autumn newsletter with some exciting new specials in the coming weeks. But until then, if you’re keen to make your summer last longer, read on. Because we’re sharing some of our favourite treatments to make your summer last longer.

Three Treatments to make your summer last longer!

A Spray Tan:

Nothing says summer like an all-over glow! Our Sunescape spray tans offer a beautiful, natural-looking tan without harmful chemicals. You can choose the shade that is right for you, light, medium or dark. At this time of year, a half-body tan can be a good option. You might have moved into longer sleeve tops, but don’t want to grab your tights from the back of the closet just yet!

A Pure Fiji Pedi:

If you’re still going bare-legged, you might not have put your jandals away just yet. And even if you have, a perfect pedicure in a vibrant colour will give you a little summer happiness every time you slip off your shoes!

A pedicure is also a perfect autumn treatment if you’ve spent the summer scuffing around in jandals or bare feet. Cracked heels and hard rough skin are often the results of summer footwear (or lack of). It just doesn’t seem fair to cram your summer-weary feet into closed toes until you’ve given them a little TLC. Enjoy a foot soak and sugar scrub, heel and foot buff with the added indulgence of a luxury massage of the lower leg and foot, nail tidying and cuticle work. Finally, choose a summery coloured polish of your choice.

A Late Summer Holiday:

Escape to the Islands for some late summer sun without even leaving Nelson. We have a range of Pure Fiji Body Rituals and Facials, making you feel like you’ve been lounging in Fiji! If you’re short on time, The Island Retreat is perfect, sixty minutes of late summer relaxation! Buy yours HERE.

It’s almost here… Later this month, we’ll officially welcome Spring! One of our favourite seasons and a time of year synonymous with a fresh start. We spring clean our closets and cupboards, but have you ever thought about your complexion? If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How can I spring clean my skin?” then read on because we have some answers for you in this article.

How Can I Spring Clean My Skin?

Nothing says spring skin like a fresh, dewy glow. So, in this article, we’ll share our top three tips to help you achieve that look.

First Things First – Get Busy in the Bathroom Cabinet:

A change of season means a change of routine. Cleaning out the bathroom cabinet is the first step to spring cleaning your skin. If you’ve been using a thick winter moisturising cream, you may want to consider a lighter-weight lotion for the warmer months ahead. Spring is also the perfect time to clean out old and expired products which will no longer be effective. We’re looking at you, sunscreen!

Seasonal Produce Products:

We don’t know about you, but the warmer months always make us want to swap our weekly menu. We say goodbye to soups and comfort food and head to the Farmer’s Market for a bunch of seasonal produce to make giant healthy salads. Well, your skin needs that change too. So why not invest in seasonal products as well as seasonal produce?

Ultraceuticals Ultra Granule-C Microfoliant (RRP $99) is the perfect choice for Spring. Its innovative formula features micro-fine absorbable pure Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) granules to exfoliate and significantly, smooth refine and brighten the complexion. The formula transforms from a cream to serum as it melts into the skin upon massaging, imparting the maximum benefits of pure Vitamin C. Vitamin E (Tocopherol) works in synergy with Vitamin C to keep skin in good condition. This product leaves the skin looking visibly polished and glowing.

You can buy yours in the Spa from this month.

Face up to the New Season with a Facial:

Nothing revives dull, tired skin like a professional facial. That’s why we’ve included not one but two facials in our Seasonal Specials for Spring 2022.

• The Revive Me LED Facial – A customised treatment facial combined with our medical grade Omnilux to plump and tighten the skin, minimising fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment is designed to improve the appearance and texture of your skin and help with your overall mood.
• And our NEW! Phyto Facial from Juvenate – Our first ever plant-based facial! Combining the power of lymphatic drainage and high-powered cosmedical actives, this facial has been designed to leave you with glowing, healthy skin with its omega-rich and cell-reinforcing formulation. The perfect Spring pick-me-up for dull, dehydrated skin and the ideal addition to your skincare routine.

So, if you’ve been asking yourself, “How can I spring clean my skin?” it’s time to book your facial. Book online HERE.

29th July celebrates Lipstick Day! So, to mark the occasion, we thought we would share our top tips for perfecting your pout. Read on for all the details!

Lipstick Day – Perfecting your Pout!

1: Pout Preparation:

Preparation is key when it comes to lipstick application. You likely wouldn’t put on your foundation and blush in the morning without first going through your skincare routine. Similarly, your lips should have a mini routine of their own to prepare the perfect base. So, always exfoliate your lips before applying lipstick and follow this up with a lip balm or lip primer, letting the second product settle and soak in.

For exfoliation, we recommend Pure Fiji’s Coconut Sugar Lip Polish. It’s available in four infusions – Mango, Coconut Lime, Coconut & Honey and Coconut. Take a fingertip of the product and work into the lips in circular motions, then remove any residue.

After this, quench your lips with the hydrating protection of Jane Iredale’s LipDrink^® Lip Balm SPF 15; the translucent ‘Sheer’ shade is perfect if you’re wearing this under lipstick.

2: The Line-Up:

A freshly sharpened lip pencil is an essential step in lippie application; it will enhance the natural shape of your lips and will ensure a longer-lasting finish.

If you have thin lips, you’ll want to overdraw, but only slightly! To avoid looking like you’ve just stepped out of the 90s, choose a lip liner that’s similar to your natual lip colour. And to avoid looking like Coco the Clown, never overdraw at the corners; overdraw slightly higher than your Cupid’s Bow and slightly lower than the fullest part of your bottom lip. Less is more here!

If you have full lips, choose a darker colour than your natural lip colour; this creates the optical illusion of making your lips appear slightly smaller. Simply match your natural lip line on application, don’t overdraw or underdraw!

3: Brushing Up:

Never underestimate the power of a lip brush for perfectly precise application. It helps to blend your lip liner and lipstick together for a more seamless look. You can also layer your lipstick if you’re using a lip brush for a longer-lasting application.

4: Blot Before You Go:

After applying your favourite lipstick, blot with a clean tissue. Then take a second tissue and separate the two sheets, so you have a single-ply tissue. Hold this gently to your lips, then, using a brush, dust a little translucent loose powder across your lips over the tissue. We love Jane Iredale’s Amazing Matte^™ Loose Finish Powder.

If you’d like to celebrate Lipstick Day, we have all the products you need at our Nelson Day Spa. Call in and see us!

What a fantastic Nelson summer we’re having; as much as we all love holidays and beach days, it’s easy for both to play havoc with your skin. It’s no secret that exposure to the elements can lead to dehydrated skin. But there are other reasons your skin may feel a little dry at the moment… If you’ve been more social than usual or out of your routine, it’s easy to let good habits slip. So, as we all return to work, it’s time to think about how you can rehydrate your skin. Read on for three tips to help you get your glow on again.

Rehydrate your skin – Our top three tips:

Rehydrate from the inside out:

While having your water bottle with you throughout the day is a bonus, don’t forget that there are other ways you can get a hydration boost! Start the day off well with a super hydrating breakfast smoothie.

Combine the following in your blender and blitz until smooth for a refreshing green smoothie packed full of antioxidants.

Happy New Year to all our clients; we hope that you’re enjoying this fabulous Nelson summer! Our team is still taking a well-deserved break until January 10th. But, just to let you know that we’re thinking of you still, we thought we’d share some New Year’s resolutions to help you find perfect skin in ’22! Read on for our three top tips.

Perfect skin for 2022 – New Year’s Resolutions

1: Hit the refresh button:

The start of a new year means it’s time to hit refresh! Sometimes we forget that the most straightforward steps in skincare can have brilliant results. Hydrating from the inside out is a key to glowing skin. So, remember to up your water intake. If you’re looking for a tech tool to help you do that? The Hidrate Spark 3 smart water bottle tracks your water intake and lights up to remind you to drink through the FREE Hidrate App. Genius! And don’t forget that water isn’t the only way to feed your face, so you get a healthy glow. Check out this article from the archives that we wrote during nutrition month… It contains a whole list of healthy foods to help you in your quest for perfect skin!

2: Simplify your skincare:

The most effective skincare routine is a simple one that you’ll stick to! It’s easy to splash out $$$ on every mask, peel and serum that promises the elixir of youth! But all too often, those very same products end up buried at the back of your bathroom cabinet, unused because you don’t have the time to incorporate them into your routine, or they weren’t suitable for you. Above all, the most important thing you can do when you’re reviewing your skincare regime is ensure that you select the right products for your skin type; we can help with that. At Woman, we offer a complimentary skincare analysis so you invest wisely in skincare products that will be the most beneficial for you, and that you’ll actually use!

3: Find time for facials:

Streamlining your skincare routine with the right products for you is an excellent start on your journey to perfect skin. But, your skin changes from season to season; you might need a little extra help to really get your glow on! At Woman, we believe regular facials can help you look and feel your best all year round, whether it’s a relaxing Spa Facial, a quick monthly Ultra Express Facial or an advanced facial therapy. Our team can help you find the best maintenance facial for your needs. It’s also a good opportunity to reassess how your skincare products are working, and whether you need to incorporate anything else into your routine. We will give you honest advice and outstanding service with successful results.

Check out our full range of facials HERE.

If you’re ready to find perfect skin in 2022, we’re here to help. Talk to our therapists about the products and treatments that can help you find healthy, flawless skin.