ReMixx your wardrobe and put some 

Spaaaaaah into your life!

Gallery Spa of Historic Roswell is partnering with ReMixx Luxe Boutique for a fabulous summer event!

Wednesday, July 27

Noon - 4 pm

at

ReMixx Luxe Boutique

1145 Woodstock Road #605

Roswell, Georgia  370075

Come out and join us for complimentary fashion makeovers, beauty tip & tricks, chair massages, mini mani's / polish changes, Lite Bites, Sinless Margaritas and Le Sin Cocktails.

R.S.V.P. 770-645-7888

How to heal dry, cracked feet

Dry, cracked feet. We've all been there ... and it's not a fun place to be. Not only does it make you not want to wear those really cute strapy sandals that you love, but excessively dry feet can lead to painful cracks in the heal.  This is a conditioned that is worsened by the summer heat and the skimpy foot wear we parade around in because of the warmer temps.


So, what can we do to fix this uncomfortable problem?


If you follow these easy tips, you will have soft, beautiful feet year round!


1. About an hour before bedtime, soak your feet in warm water for 15 minutes. After soaking, pat feet dry.  Soaking in warm water will help soften some of the dry skin that has built up and will assist in the following steps.


2.  Gently exfoliate feet with a foot paddle. Try to avoid using a pumice stone as it is easy to cut the foot when to much pressure is applied. Don't SCRUB your foot with the paddle. Simply use gentle back and forth motions in order to remove a light layer of the dry skin. I would suggest placing a paper towel or hand towel down before this step in order to catch any skin that is removed with the paddle.


3.  Apply a moderate layer of Heel-tastic (which we proudly carry here at Gallery Spa of Historic Roswell) to the foot, paying special attention to the dry and/or cracked areas gently massaging foot to help with absorption. Then slip on a clean, dry pair of socks. Not everyone is a fan of sleeping with their socks on (including myself) however, this is an important part of the process and can not be skipped. 


4.  Go to bed.


5.  When you get up in the morning, remove your socks and your feet should feel instantly softer. Repeat these steps nightly (for about a week) until your feet are soft and crack free. 


Once your feet have healed, repeat these steps once a week (or more if needed) in order to maintain your soft, smooth, beautiful feet.

Summer Skin Care

Summer Skincare Solutions by Dermalogica Skin Treatment Items

We all know the potential risks and would like to safeguard our skin the top we can, but several of us don’t would like to have to sacrifice our skincare regime in the summer months by clogging our pores with weighty SPF sun lotions. That’s where Dermalogica actions in to save the day, with its superb “Daylight defense” variety offered.

There are actually a lot of aspects to consider when attempting to get the most beautiful body you can, and it’s far additional than just diet plan and exercise. In case your skincare regime is concentrated around the experience, as well as your physique care regime is made of small more than slapping on inexpensive lotion when in a blue moon, then you are lacking a trick. Just such as the face, the body requirements a little bit of regular T.L.C. to look its ideal. Fortunately, adding yet more steps for your attractiveness regime require not take up as well considerably of the time or income, supplying you acquire body treatment items which really supply what they declare. Dermalogica has applied its science to its full variety of physique items which has resulted in a variety that could do wonders for your body’s hydration, elasticity, radiance and firmness.

Dermalogica have created a choice of summer skincare solutions that safeguard your skin from your sun’s dangerous rays even though delivering skincare results general: Daylight Defense. This is often a range of sunscreen, sun block and after-sun skincare items in a variety of programs, from lotions and sticks to wipes and balms. All are united in delivering the quite very best protection versus harmful UVA and UVB rays without having clogging pores, resulting in spots or being washed or sweated away.

As you would expect from a skincare brand that actually does treatment for the skin, the SPF factors within the Dermalogica Daylight Defense are all sufficiently large, ranging from SPF15 to SPF30. 

Faceblock, as the name suggests, offers specifically created for your experience – great sufficient in SPF to maintain the skin from aging and but sophisticated in its skin solutions as the rest from the Dermalogica Goods. There’s an Additional Wealthy Faceblock (SPF30) for skin that requirements to get moisturized and nourished also as secured in the sun; Super Delicate Faceblock (SPF30) for skin that is typically irrated by SPF lotions; plus a tinted Ultra Delicate Faceblock (SPF25) that offers a little protection even though shielding delicate from the sun.

The Dermalogica Daylight Defense array for your physique consists of Oil No cost Matte Block (SPF20) in a beautifully lightweight lotion; a MultiVitamin Body Block (SPF20) which contains UV Intelligent Booster technologies, “an encapsulated complex of antioxidant viatmins C and E that helps enhance UV defense anytime skin is exposed to daylight”; and even handy Solar Defense Wipes which are pre-moistened with sunscreen and could be utilized on the confront too because the physique – perfect for on the go protection.

We have the full line of Dermalogica Daylight Defense products. Jo Ann's favorite is the Extra Rich Faceblock SPF 30 because of how light weight it feels and how moisturizing it is to her sensitive, dry skin.  Dermalogica also has a great line of Tinted Moisturizers that are great time savers - they are a moisturizer, SPF and foundation alternative all rolled into one product!

The most important thing is to protect your skin! It's the biggest organ in the body and the best defense we have!

Tanning vs. Spray Tanning??

Did you know that up to 80% of Americans under the age of 25 think they look better with a tan? We all want to be tan this time of year.  A beautiful tan makes us look thinner, makes our muscles look more toned and shows off how much fun we've been having this summer! Unfortunately for to many people, getting that summer glow means hanging pool side for hours baking.  

There are only so many options out there when it comes to getting that perfect summer tan. But before you go out to the tanning booth or bake yourself in the sun, make sure to educate yourself on the effects of sun damage.

The sun contains two types of ultraviolet radiation to the skin. UVB rays and UVA rays.  UVB rays are the ones that cause sunburn. UVA rays are what tans the skin. UVA rays actually penetrate the epidermis and causes the melanocytes cells in your skin to produce melanin. Melanin is the pigment in skin caused from sun exposure and is actually the skins way of trying to protect itself from burning. 

Not only do UVA rays leave your skin looking bronzed, they also cause major, long lasting skin damage. This is because the UVA rays penetrate down into the dermis whereas UVB rays only affect the epidermis (which is why a tan lasts longer than a burn). The dermis contains the blood vessels and nerves and as a result to over exposure to UVA rays, damage can be caused to the immune system which leads to melanoma and other extremely dangerous forms of skin cancer.

Over 1 million new cases of skin cancer were diagnosed in the USA in 2010 alone ... many of which were found in individuals in their 20s!!! This is a major epidemic that is easily cured.

Cancer is not the only issue that goes along with sun exposure. The damaging rays of the sun will also prematurely age the skin and even eye problems such as cataracts.

Spray on tans have become a way for people to get that sun-kissed glow without the risks of UV rays and sun damage. They are perfect for getting a little color before a trip or a special event. Since the main ingredient, dihydroxyacetone or DHA, reacts with the keratin protein on the top layer of skin, the results are temporary and the chemical is never absorbed into the skin. This is why spray tans fade after a few days, because the darkened skin is naturally sloughed off. This is great compared to the alternative of tanning beds and natural sun, because the damage effects your skin long after you've been exposed to the harsh rays.

We want to keep you looking and actually being healthy ... both inside and out! 

Get that beautiful sun-kissed look without all the skin damage. Come in for a custom air brush spray tan here at Gallery Spa of Historic Roswell! Buy a package of 3 or more and receive 15% off!!

Call for scheduling 770-649-9555.

Summer Is All About COLOR!

This season fashion is all about COLOR, COLOR, COLOR!! Not everyone can or even wants to go out and by a whole new wardrobe for each season. The easiest and most cost effective way to add a pop of color is with your manicure and pedicure. We've got the IT colors for the season! 

Massage luxury or maintenance for good health?

Many people still consider massage a luxury and actually feel guilty for indulging in such a luxury.  However it is so much more, it is an investment in your health.  Massage is packed full of benefits.

• Alleviate low-back pain and improve range of motion.
• Assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers.
• Ease medication dependence by relieving pain.
• Enhance immunity by stimulating lymph flow—the body’s natural defense system.
• Exercise and stretch weak, tight, or atrophied muscles.
• Help athletes of any level prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts.
• Improve the condition of the body’s largest organ—the skin.
• Increase joint flexibility.
• Lessen depression and anxiety.
• Promote tissue regeneration, reducing scar tissue and stretch marks.
• Pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs, improving circulation.
• Reduce post surgery adhesion and swelling.
• Reduce spasms and cramping.
• Relax and soften injured, tired, and overused muscles.
• Release endorphins—amino acids that work as the body’s natural painkiller.
• Relieve migraine pain.
• Relieves jet lag
• Assist in relieving the pain  and tight muscles associated with scoliosis.

It is believed that many disease and illnesses begin with stress and lack of sleep.  Many people say after a massage they sleep better, have better digestive habits, and overall more relaxed.
Most HSA and FSA will reimburse you for your massage with a doctor's letter recommending massage.  Most doctor's will be glad to provide you with a Rx for massage. 
So invest in your health and schedule regular monthly massages without guilt. 

Gallery Spa of Historic Roswell
770-649-9555
Jo Ann Taylor, CMT, LMT
Kimberly Clarke, Esthetician
Tiffany Linton, Nail Specialist
Jennifer Lezontier, Hair Stylist

The Top Extrinisic causes of Dry Skin

Extrinsic refers to external factors that impact skin health, such as our environment and lifestyle. Below are some of the major extrinsic causes of dry skin.

Weather / Environmental elements Cold winds and low temperatures can dry out skin, depriving it of balanced levels of oils, and contributing to premature aging. Prolonged exposure to the sun causes water to evaporate from skin. Forced air heating also dries out skin: warm, dry air acts like a sponge, soaking up moisture from everything it touches.

Lifestyle The trend of low-fat or fat-free diets can deprive our bodies of skin-friendly Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) critical to all parts of a healthy functioning body. They help protect against water loss within cells and throughout skin, helping to prevent dryness, keeping skin supple and hydrated. An EFA deficiency can result in chronic itching, dryness, scaling, and thinning.

Smoking can have a drying effect on skin: it drains skin and body of vitamins A and C and constricts blood vessels (which equates to less blood flow) – meaning smoking is somewhat like suffocating skin from the inside.

Excess intake of alcoholic beverages and certain medications (such as nasal decongestants) can also contribute to dry skin.

Caring for your skin on a daily basis is very important. Preventative is the key. Take care of your skin regularly and it will stay looking good through out your life. Keep your self hydrated on the inside and outside. Your skin is your first defense against disease, keep it healthy so it can continue to protect you. Regular exfoliation is a must as well as moisturizer. Without exfoliating your skin moisturize is being absorbed by excess dry skin cells. It is very important that you use a good quality exfoliant on your face. If the product is to rough it can cause damage to the sensitive more thin layer on your face. Also treat your neck and chest area as part of your face. It is also has more delicate skin than the rest of your body and is one of the tale tell signs of aging.

So remember:

1. Your skin is your first defense against disease.
2. It is easier to maintain healthy skin than to try to repair it.
3. Hydrate inside and out. Drink plenty water and use moisturizer regularly.
4. Exfoliate Don't use the same exfoliant on your face that you use on your body.
5. Don't forget to treat your neck & chest the same as you do your face.