July 2021 blog
Don't forget to take Time Out
Even if you don't manage to get away for your summer break, don't forget to take some time out for yourself. I'm going to try to listen to my own advice here and have a couple of days away from the salon to recharge this month. I might try to rediscover Southport - I can't remember the last time I walked along the beach or walked in the pinewoods.
We're finally getting back into the swing of things at the salon and it now feels like we've never been away ~ We're loving it!
Thanks if you've given a review recently. I've had multiple new clients this month who have said they chose Fusion because of online reviews. It's really impacting our little business.
Thanks also to those clients that have kept us safe by letting us know when there's been a risk of their being in contact with a covid-infected person. We know it's difficult to stay away from the salon, especially when you're not testing positive yourself, but we sincerely thank you for your vigilance in self-isolating. We are very aware that it could just take one infected person to shut us down again.
This month's newsletter brings you info' about our newly launched online shop and some new products and services that will hopefully keep you body beautiful for these summer months. Learn how to dry brush your skin and discover facts about SPF products.
Enjoy and I hope to see you soon
Lisa x
Massage / Skin therapy /
Facial muscle lifting /
Hair loss treatment /
Nail strengthening /
Blemish removal /
Pedicure / Waxing /
Lash & Brow lifting & tinting / Microneedling / Skin peels
New!
Fusion's online store
There's no need to wait until you can get into the salon to buy your favourite Fusion products. You can now order online. The online store will grow over the months and any new products (such as our July dry skin brushes) will be available for you to order from home.
Introducing Carboxy
Face & Eye treatment
The Carboxy face and eye treatment is a non-invasive treatment during which carbon dioxide gas is infused into the skin to encourage an increased flow of oxygen. This minimally invasive treatment can offer long lasting skin improvements such as:
-
Reduction of dark under-eye circles
-
Tissue tightening
-
Skin brightening
-
Elastin stimulation
-
Skin regeneration
-
Improvement in circulation
-
Improved lymphoid drainage
Click the pic to read more...
Massage Corner -
Dry Brushing at Home
With its multiple benefits, dry brushing is making a big comeback
Your skin is your largest organ, so it deserves to be tended to properly. In our quest for optimum skin health we often focus on the face alone without giving much of a second thought for what we put on and do to the skin of our body.
What is Dry Skin Brushing?
It’s pretty much how it sounds. Using special hand-held brushes on dry skin to bring about a range of benefits. The brushes are made with bristles that are rigid enough to bring about benefits without causing micro-tears in your skin or causing damage.
So, what’s the big deal?
It’s easy and affordable to get started with. You just need to follow a couple of instructions for treatment to not only improve the appearance and feel of your skin, but have benefits on the deeper structures and systems of your body.
Depending on where you apply Dry Skin Brushing you can expect the following…
-
Exfoliation
-
Pore cleansing
-
Improved skin condition and appearance
-
Detox
-
Cellulite reducing
-
Improved blood circulation
-
Reduced water retention
-
Mood lifting
Click the pic to read on and order yours...
Skin Focus
- SPF facts & myths
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and relates the level of protection against the effects of UV (ultra violet) light: skin damage, pigmentation, ageing. Here are some facts and myths about SPFs.
FACT - There are two types of sunscreen: chemical and physical.
Chemical SPFs are easier to apply, don't tend to leave a residue on the skin and contain ingredients which absorb harmful radiation and dissipate it.
Physical SPFs work like a shield by sitting on the surface of the skin and, with help from ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, deflect the sun’s harmful rays.
You wont tan if you wear sunscreen
MYTH - Even if you apply sunscreen repeatedly while being in the sun, you will still get tan. If you don’t want to tan, using physical UV protection by covering up is more effective than sunscreen.
FACT - SPF products should be thrown out as soon as they pass their use by date because the chemicals in SPF products that block the sun decompose, making it ineffective.
The higher the SPF number the less often you need to reapply
MYTH - The SPF number relates to the level of protection but even SPF50 products need to be reapplied every couple of hours to ensure good sun protection.
If you are looking for a high quality SPF that is fine enough for your face, wont block your pores or irritate your skin and offers high SPF50 protection, Epionce Ultra Shield is a great choice. Available online or you can order through Fusion-Southport for a lower cost.
Click the pic to order Epionce SPF50...
July Offers
-
Chocolate lime body exfoliation (available for a limited time)
-
Carboxy face & eye treatment £7 off your first treatment
-
Introduce a friend and get a £10 voucher off your next health/beauty
-
Dry skin brushes - big savings on a quality at home treatment
Click the pic to book online now...
July 2021 blog
Don't forget to take Time Out
Even if you don't manage to get away for your summer break, don't forget to take some time out for yourself. I'm going to try to listen to my own advice here and have a couple of days away from the salon to recharge this month. I might try to rediscover Southport - I can't remember the last time I walked along the beach or walked in the pinewoods.
We're finally getting back into the swing of things at the salon and it now feels like we've never been away ~ We're loving it!
Thanks if you've given a review recently. I've had multiple new clients this month who have said they chose Fusion because of online reviews. It's really impacting our little business.
Thanks also to those clients that have kept us safe by letting us know when there's been a risk of their being in contact with a covid-infected person. We know it's difficult to stay away from the salon, especially when you're not testing positive yourself, but we sincerely thank you for your vigilance in self-isolating. We are very aware that it could just take one infected person to shut us down again.
This month's newsletter brings you info' about our newly launched online shop and some new products and services that will hopefully keep you body beautiful for these summer months. Learn how to dry brush your skin and discover facts about SPF products.
Enjoy and I hope to see you soon
Lisa x
Massage / Skin therapy /
Facial muscle lifting /
Hair loss treatment /
Nail strengthening /
Blemish removal /
Pedicure / Waxing /
Lash & Brow lifting & tinting / Microneedling / Skin peels
New!
Fusion's online store
There's no need to wait until you can get into the salon to buy your favourite Fusion products. You can now order online. The online store will grow over the months and any new products (such as our July dry skin brushes) will be available for you to order from home.
Introducing Carboxy
Face & Eye treatment
The Carboxy face and eye treatment is a non-invasive treatment during which carbon dioxide gas is infused into the skin to encourage an increased flow of oxygen. This minimally invasive treatment can offer long lasting skin improvements such as:
-
Reduction of dark under-eye circles
-
Tissue tightening
-
Skin brightening
-
Elastin stimulation
-
Skin regeneration
-
Improvement in circulation
-
Improved lymphoid drainage
Click the pic to read more...
Massage Corner -
Dry Brushing at Home
With its multiple benefits, dry brushing is making a big comeback
Your skin is your largest organ, so it deserves to be tended to properly. In our quest for optimum skin health we often focus on the face alone without giving much of a second thought for what we put on and do to the skin of our body.
What is Dry Skin Brushing?
It’s pretty much how it sounds. Using special hand-held brushes on dry skin to bring about a range of benefits. The brushes are made with bristles that are rigid enough to bring about benefits without causing micro-tears in your skin or causing damage.
So, what’s the big deal?
It’s easy and affordable to get started with. You just need to follow a couple of instructions for treatment to not only improve the appearance and feel of your skin, but have benefits on the deeper structures and systems of your body.
Depending on where you apply Dry Skin Brushing you can expect the following…
-
Exfoliation
-
Pore cleansing
-
Improved skin condition and appearance
-
Detox
-
Cellulite reducing
-
Improved blood circulation
-
Reduced water retention
-
Mood lifting
Click the pic to read on and order yours...
Skin Focus
- SPF facts & myths
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and relates the level of protection against the effects of UV (ultra violet) light: skin damage, pigmentation, ageing. Here are some facts and myths about SPFs.
FACT - There are two types of sunscreen: chemical and physical.
Chemical SPFs are easier to apply, don't tend to leave a residue on the skin and contain ingredients which absorb harmful radiation and dissipate it.
Physical SPFs work like a shield by sitting on the surface of the skin and, with help from ingredients such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, deflect the sun’s harmful rays.
You wont tan if you wear sunscreen
MYTH - Even if you apply sunscreen repeatedly while being in the sun, you will still get tan. If you don’t want to tan, using physical UV protection by covering up is more effective than sunscreen.
FACT - SPF products should be thrown out as soon as they pass their use by date because the chemicals in SPF products that block the sun decompose, making it ineffective.
The higher the SPF number the less often you need to reapply
MYTH - The SPF number relates to the level of protection but even SPF50 products need to be reapplied every couple of hours to ensure good sun protection.
If you are looking for a high quality SPF that is fine enough for your face, wont block your pores or irritate your skin and offers high SPF50 protection, Epionce Ultra Shield is a great choice. Available online or you can order through Fusion-Southport for a lower cost.
Click the pic to order Epionce SPF50...
July Offers
-
Chocolate lime body exfoliation (available for a limited time)
-
Carboxy face & eye treatment £7 off your first treatment
-
Introduce a friend and get a £10 voucher off your next health/beauty
-
Dry skin brushes - big savings on a quality at home treatment
Click the pic to book online now...
Benefits
A relaxing treatment, promoting the body to heal itself and assisting in rebuilding the physical and emotional self. Auricular Acupuncture has been shown to help with the following:
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Reduction of craving
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A 'clearer mind' which promotes receptive rational thinking and therefore enhances the benefits of counselling
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Reduction of physical withdrawal symptoms
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Improved sleep patterns
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Improvement of health problems which often accompany long term alcohol and drug misuse
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Marked relaxation and a feeling of well being
The treatment is even more effective when used in combination with other therapies and support approaches. Regular treatments can help to stabilise you physically and emotionally, increasing mental clarity and the ability to focus.
History & Background
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical procedure consisting of inserting fine, solid needles into specific points on the body in order to stimulate the body's natural tendency to resist or overcome ailments.
Fusion’s auricular acupuncture follows a protocol that was developed in the 1970’s at the Lincoln Recovery Centre, New York. It was originally used to help addicts with their recovery - dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, irritability and cravings. Since then the protocol has been found effective for a wide range of conditions.
Auricular Acupuncture is a simple, safe and effective approach to healthcare. The treatment involves placing up to five fine disposable acupuncture needles (pins) in specific energetic points in the outer ear. The outer ear acts like a switchboard – sending messages to the brain, which in turn stimulates the release of endorphins, lowers stress and induces relaxation.
The five ear points:
(1) Sympathetic – calms the nervous system and helps with overall relaxation
(2) Shen Men ‘Spirit Gate’ – reduces anxiety and nervousness
(3) Kidney Point – for calming fears and healing internal organs
(4) Liver Point – for detoxification, blood purification, and to quell aggression
(5) Lung Point – promotes aeration and helps clients let go of grief
The pins are sterile, stainless steel and disposable.
What you can expect
Your appointment will be 45 to 60 min’s.
You will be asked some questions to establish that auricular acupuncture is best suited to your treatment requirements. The treatment protocol will be explained and your questions answered. You will be invited to sit or lay down so that you are comfortable and able to relax. The pins are applied as you take some slow, deep breathes then you are left to relax in private. During this time you may fall asleep, experience a meditative state or just feel calm and relaxed. The pins may be stimulated a couple of times during the appointment, before being removed.
Clients often report an improved sense of well-being, feeling energised, lighter and more relaxed after treatment.
If you have opted to have tacks or seeds to continue treatment at home, you will be given some techniques to follow to get maximum benefits.
Fusion-Southport offers an impressive range of specialist holistic therapies.
Lisa has been qualified and practicing auricular acupuncture since training with the renown John Tindle and the NADA protocol, in 1997. Lisa is also qualified in western acupuncture, completing her training at Royal Bolton Hospital in 1998.
In addition to acupuncture Lisa also other energetic therapies including foot and hand reflexology, indian head massage, shiatsu massage / meridian therapy including acupressure.
Lisa is available for appointments through our online booking system... just click the button above.