Inside this issue:

Gelish long lasting instant drying

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The word “hydration” 3

Give the gift of

GREAT skin

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Melasma / Uneven Skin

Tone

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Monthly Special 6

February must-haves 7

Memberships 8

August 2011

IPSP News February 2013 28th ed i t i on

Whether your skin has been affected by

trauma, micro or major medical procedure such as surgery,

skin conditions or you just want to achieve

optimum skin health – Give us a call today on

3849 4111.

“I just want a facial,” the woman said with irritation. “I don’t know why you need to know that.”

And there you have it. The universal challenge of every therapist on planet Earth: helping clients understand that facials are much more than a “feel good, look good” treatment.

Facials work with the largest organ of your body: the skin. Every medication you take as well as your lifestyle choices—even your emo-tions—are filtered through your skin.

That’s why therapists ask those “pesky” questions. The better she understands you, the better she understands your skin and how to treat it.

That means the results from your facial will be far more beneficial because it was tailored to meet the specific needs of your skin. Results, too, will last longer, as long as you continue your pre-scribed home care routine.

Here are 7 questions that signal you’re working with a professional:

What’s your at-home skin care routine?

What prescription medica-tions are you taking? Any topicals like Retin A?

Any health problems?

Any adverse reactions to products or ingredients?

Your lifestyle: Do you smoke? If so, how much? Do you eat a lot of processed foods?

When was the last time you had a facial?

Are you currently seeing a dermatologist?

There you have it. Seven questions that signal you’re working with a professional.

And remember, even if your therapist has been working with you for a long time, she will still want to be up-dated on any changes to your health.

So reap the benefits of working with a pro. And just let your face do the talking!

Take me home with our compliments

“Why Do You Need To Know That?”

7 Secrets That Are Okay To Tell Your Therapist

Purchase a personalised gift voucher for someone you

love this Valentines day and they will also receive

A skin health assessment and full treatment plan valued at $85

for FREE! PLUS, any vouchers over $100 will have their

vouchers provided beautifully gift wrapped to make it even

more special. See page 4 for your AMAZING gift !

Call Us On 3849 4111 and organise yours Today

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Gelish long lasting instant drying

Our skin practitioners are

fully licensed and our

practices comply with all

of our

professional association’s

strict codes of ethics.

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Add Gelish gel polish on to your next manicure

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Our driving passion is to provide our clients with the most efficacious

natural remedies available.

You will discover Panaxea, revolutionary World Medicines, uniquely

formulated from the highest quality Chinese, Ayurveda and Western

herbs along with single molecule extracts.

IPSP stock Practitioner formulas for;

Digestive health

Skin function

Stress management

Did You Know?Did You Know?

Get Your BABY Feet

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February 2013

The word “hydration” or “hydrating” has been a buzzword in both

the cosmetic and aesthetic field for decades. We have had

hydrating creams, serums and treatments for as long as I can

remember.

Before we define the actual meaning of “hydrate,” let’s look at a

similar word that is a complete misnomer: moisturiser.

Technically, there is no such thing as a moisturiser, especially in

cream form.

For dry skin sufferers, creams do provide temporary relief for at least a few hours. That awful tight feeling

eases up and skin feels moist and supple, but not for long.

So why doesn’t that wonderful feeling last? Think of it this way. Those dead skin cells on your face are like

the little dried up sponges you find under your kitchen sink. You can rub the most expensive “moisturisers”

on your face all day long and nothing will really happen except those dried up sponges become greasy.

Soak those same sponges in water and they puff up nice and soft, then let them dry out for a while and it

returns to its dry, wrinkled state again. That’s exactly what happens to your skin. New living cells beneath

the surface are larger than the dead cells sitting on your skin.

When the skin is cleansed and nothing is applied, those dead cells shrink and feel tight. The urge to apply a

cream to break this tension—and it does—makes your skin feel moisturized. Unfortunately, it’s only greased

or lubricated.

Skincare No-No’s! We know we’re not your mum and we certainly wouldn’t try to tell you to eat your peas! But, when it comes to skincare, we so get on a soapbox about helping you to look younger.

Over-Exfoliation

Yes, please do exfoliate! Just don’t overdo it. Aggressive exfoliation leads to dry, rough skin. Fragile capillaries can get damaged causing a flushed look to your face.

The Right Skincare

This is a biggie! Did you know that almost 50% of women misdiagnose their skin type? Get the right products and see faster results!

Skin Below Your Chin

While your whole body needs moisturising, don’t forget your throat and chest area. The skin here is thin and needs lots of moisturising!

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February 2013

Give the gift of GREAT skin or something pampering this

Valentines Day with our

2 4 1 voucher offer

You buy one for a loved one and we give you one with

the same value FREE to use yourself or give away!

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February 2013

“Why Do My Nails Turn Yellow?”

Nail polish was never meant to touch your nails.

Always use a basecoat to keep nails from yellowing!

The Essential Step For Perfect Eye Make-Up Application

What’s the point of a flawless eye make-up application if your brows aren’t?

Brows frame your face, open up your eyes and finish your entire look.

Your facial features AND your eye shape determine your best brow shape.

Great brows are a beauty essential. Start with a professional brow consult to get the right look for you!

Melasma / Uneven Skin Tone

Melasma is a very common skin condition that appears as large blotches—tan or dark

skin discoloration on the face—an uneven skin tone.

Melasma may be caused by sun exposure, pregnancy, and oral contraceptives. Sun

exposure is also a strong risk factor for melasma.

Melasma treatments are performed daily at our Upper Mt Gravatt clinic. All Integrity

treatments are safe and TGA approved.

Non-surgical Medical Aesthetic Treatments for Treating

MELASMA or UNEVEN SKIN TONE

Laser Genesis, skin needling and enzyme therapies are treatments that can help

correct melasma and other areas.

For more information on our lasers and treatments and correcting melasma, please contact our skin practitioners today.

Understanding skin

Your skin is your largest organ. In fact, the average Australian adult has two

square metres of it.

It is also your first line of defence against damaging sunlight, unsafe

chemicals, harsh temperatures, harmful bacteria and other organisms you

encounter every minute of every day.

However, because your skin is an external organ, it can be easily damaged and

disfigured.

Learning more about your skin will help you take better care of it, so it can

function as well as possible, and age as it should, not before its time.

Curious to know more? Call us for your free personal skin evaluation now.

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ary

must-

haves

The SPF ("sun protection factor") listed on a bottle of

sunscreen is a measure of how well the product protects your

skin from the sun's shorter-wave ultraviolet B (UVB)

radiation. Technically, it is the ratio of how long you could spend

in the sun before burning when you're protected by sunscreen,

compared to when you don't have that protection.

GERMAINE DE CAPUCCINI has created a new bath ritual within its SPERIENCE range. Including a precious bath oil, a subtle ambiance candle and a silky body milk, come in two versions:

Vitality (mandarin, nutmeg, lime and lemon)

Relax (lavender, sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, violet).

Be My Valentine

Beautiful BABOR

Lip Ultra Shine 7ml

Rp 44

Perfect Forms

Shower Gel

A soft formula for the most

delicate of skin, our scrumptious

shower gel gently cleanses in

depth, without aggression.

Stimulating the senses with its

wonderful aroma and its silky

smooth texture.

Helping to balance the body’s pH, reinforcing the acid

mantle, regenerating and nourishing the skin.

200ml Rp38

Hydrates, nourishes, softens and

protects your beautiful

hands. Its non-greasy texture is

rapidly absorbed leaving you

SILKY soft!

100ml Rp 51

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3849 4111

clientservices@integrityskin.com.au

www.integrityskin.com.au

Clinic Hours Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10am-5pm

Wednesday, Thursday 10am-8pm

Saturday 9am-4pm

Sunday Closed

The Village 15/1932 Logan Road

Upper Mt Gravatt, QLD 4122

3849 4111

Claire Mason

Director

February 2013

You'll be amazed at what you can achieve with advanced skin treatments tailored just for your skin.

Book for your free consultation today!

If your planning to look after

your skin this year Integrity Skin

Clinic offers

Memberships

to suit every budget that are

excellent value for money!

Did You Know This About Valentine's Day...?

According to legend, there were 3 Saint Valentines. One was a

priest, one a bishop and we know very little about the third. We do

know that all were martyrs. According to one legend, St. Valentine

(take your pick), was executed by a Roman emperor because of

his beliefs. Supposedly, before he died, he left a note for a loved

one signed, "From Your Valentine."