Protecting your Hands

With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, there was one important thing that all medical experts seemed to agree upon. This was that one of the best ways to protect ourselves from contracting the Coronavirus, is to wash our hands frequently with soap and water. If soap and water is not available, then alcohol-based hand sanitiser is the next best option to rid our hands of unwanted germs. It was also suggested that we could wear disposable gloves to further protect ourselves.

Like the wearing of face masks, frequent hand washing, using hand sanitisers and the wearing of gloves, will also result in a few reactions that we would possibly expect to see on our hands.

These include the following:-
▪ Excessive dryness
▪ Inflamed skin
▪ Cracking and peeling of skin
▪ Itchiness
▪ Allergic contact Dermatitis (in extreme cases)

Nimue recommendations:

As we will continue to wash our hands frequently and use hand sanitisers, it is important that we protect the skin and treat the hands even more specifically with hydration and nourishment. If you choose to wear gloves but are allergic to latex, there are alternative gloves which are hyper allergenic such as vinyl gloves.

• Exfoliate the hands 2-3 times a week using Exfoliating Enzyme
• Treat the hands with a mask by either choosing Super Hydrating Mask or Anti-Ageing Leave On Mask
• Remember to use Anti-Ageing Hand Cream continuously, particularly each time after washing your hands

The Sweet Success of Sugar Epilation

Sugaring is an ancient technique passed down through the ages from the old civilisations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece, with Cleopatra as probably its most famous fan.

Sugar Epilation hasn’t lost its popularity since those times; on the contrary, it is the favourite method in the Orient and is spreading steadily to the rest of the world. In France, it is already the number one preferred method for hair removal, and it’s
booming in many other countries like Germany and the USA.

Continuous Sugar epilation reduces hair growth each time. The hair gradually grows back thinner and finer. Re-growth depends on several factors; however, sparser regrowth already appears after the very first sugaring treatment. The average time between treatments is 4-6 weeks.

The Benefits of Sugaring:

• Using only 100% natural ingredients, it’s technique works the paste right into the hair follicle openings to wrap around the hair deep down.
• Removes the hair from the root, leaving the silky skin smooth.
• Gentlest type of hair removal.
• The level of discomfort is by far less than other hair removal methods.
• Therefore ideal for facial and bikini areas where one needs to be mindful not to stretch the skin.
• Ideal for clients with strong hair growth.
• Mist Sugar Paste is 100% natural, vegan friendly and biodegradable.

Evo Oxygenating Gel is a Lifestyle

How it works
EVO Oxygenating Gel was designed from the base up, to provide the best combination of performance and safety. EVO2 is ideal for those who care about their nail health and are tired of the damage experienced by some brush-on gel brands. While the curing steps remain the same, it’s the formula that is the game-changer.

Why use Evo Gel Polish

1. The EVO2 Last for weeks, and the product soaks off quickly without any damage to the natural nail.
2. EVO2 is infused with VITAMIN A & E that will migrate to the nail plate, even after curing, and does not contain any organic solvents or dehydrating primers or bonders.
3. The EVO2 overlay is gas permeable, allowing OXYGEN and WATER VAPOR to move freely to and from the nail plate. Which means Evo nail polish is Halal friendly and ideal for Muslim clients.
4. Free of Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, DBP or Camphor, is strictly animal cruelty-FREE and 100% VEGAN.

The Magic of Airbrush Make-up

Every bride knows how important and tricky it can be to find the right make-up artist that not only makes her look gorgeous but also makes her feel fabulous on her wedding day. Here an expert gives some insider tips on airbrush make-up for your big day.

We all have a different idea of what beauty means to us. When we look in the mirror, each of us sees something different. How we represent this view of ourselves is a true expression of individuality. Personally I feel that it is crucial that your make-up artist understands this and how to push your boundary a little further, while at the same time honouring your idea of beauty. This is what sets a good bridal make-up artist apart from a fashion make-up artist.

The second challenge is to enable the make-up to last for hours but without getting that ‘over-layered’ look. With cameras constantly improving in ‘high definition’, we end up seeing more and more detail in the actual image than we do with the naked eye.

I believe that make-up should be like a ‘mist’ that settles over the skin, creating a soft, even skin tone that lasts for hours without any touch-ups needed. This is exactly what Temtu silicone-based airbrush make-up can give you. Airbrush make-up is much finer and thinner when compared to a traditional application. The silicone-based product is applied by way of compressed air through an airbrush stylus onto the skin. This fine mist of colour covers the skin evenly, giving the appearance of a flawless complexion. Foundation colours are mixed for a perfect blend to beautifully match your skin tone and then sprayed from the décolletage to the face, seamlessly blending from the jawline to the décolletage.

Another plus is that airbrush make-up will not transfer onto clothing, which not only keeps the wedding dress clean but also the groom’s collar! Also, since silicone is water-resistant, the effects of pesky perspiration and those tears of joy are no longer something that you need
to worry about. The product contains no chalk or oil, which eliminates the problem of it mixing with the skin’s natural oils, leaving shiny spots which are seen on the photos. In short, this make-up won’t go anywhere until you are ready to wash it off!

Another big benefit of airbrush make-up is the way it looks in photos. High-definition cameras have really made make-up artists more aware of their application methods. Every line from a brush or sponge, if not blended well, can be seen in detail through an HD lens. With airbrush make-up you don’t ever have to worry about streaks or brushstrokes. The fine mist mirrors the structure of pixels in a digital image, making it flawless and requiring minimal edits.