May 17, 2016 | Beauty News
What a night we had last Friday! The champagne was flowing, the hors d’oevres were circulating and the conversation was buzzing. It was a fabulous atmosphere for the Alpine Beginnings Open Night, and it was definitely the gorgeous guests who made it so.
I was very touched and gratified by the number of clients who came along. We had 35 in all! It really shows how much you all care about your skin, and I’m very touched by the trust you place in me.
We kicked off the night with bubbles (of course), and some amazing nibblies (thankyou – you know who you are). Then before getting down to business I drew the winner of the first lucky door prize; Georgia, congratulations! I really hope you enjoy your La Clinica Micellar Cleansing Water. The second lucky door prize winner, Sue, took home the new Vitamin C Radiance Skin Oil. It’s so fantastic to see clients excited about the new products introduced by La Clinica.
Fun aside, my aim for the evening was to help you all understand the science of skincare, why I do what I do, and set you up to combat the unique dehydrating effects our Alpine winter environment can have. Remember, here in the Snowy Mountains we suffer from 25-35% higher UV exposure than those at the coast, and snow reflects 80% of UV radiation back up at us from below (compared with water, which only reflects around 30%). It’s cold, it’s dry and there’s a lot of UV. Skincare is essential!
Introducing…. My new surprise!
To better understand your skin individually, and how it reacts to the environment and your lifestyle, I’ve brought in a new addition to the Alpine Beginnings armoury. Revealed to those lucky few at the Open Night, I can now perform diagnostic skin analyses on a client’s face using a state of the art Visia skin analysis machine! This not only shows me (and you) the areas of greatest skin damage, it helps me to understand specific issues you may experience, such as wrinkles, pigmentation, rosacea, eczema, skin spots, UV damage, acne and many more. I can therefore tailor a specific skin plan that suits your needs and skin type, addressing key issues and areas of greatest damage.
The Skin Gym Program
Another announcement for the evening follows one of my favourite mottos: skincare is just like going to the gym; it’s never too late to start! And so…. Introducing the Alpine Beginnings Beauty “Skin Gym Program”! This is an ideal program to prepare your skin for winter, and also provides a platform for home maintenance, to support and maintain your skin between visits to the salon.
The key components to the Skin Gym program are the Rejuvenation Skin Peels. This requires 2 appointments to the salon, and promotes skin rejuvenation and increases skin cell turnover. The Peels are followed by a home treatment plan aimed at boosting moisture levels and optimising skin health. Just like the gym for our bodies, our skin needs continued support and stimulation to maintain fitness.
To demonstrate some of the in-salon treatment, I performed a mini Rejuvenation Peel on the gorgeous Rachel. This was greeted by much interest from my guests, some jealousy, and lots of discussion. Everyone wanted to participate! The Rejuvenation Peel does generate some flushing (Rachel described a warm tingly sensation), but everyone was able to see how quickly that abated. Afterwards, many guests commented on Rachel’s radiant glow, and the freshness of her skin.
There were exclusive offers for all guests who attended, with most people leaping at the chance to sign up to the Skin Gym program. The line up to make appointments was halfway around the room! I feel so grateful to be able to treat each and every one of you.
Thankyou to everyone who attended the 4th Alpine Beginnings Open Night. I am honoured by the support you have shown, and your interest in the skincare and services I provide. Thankyou also to those who helped make the evening possible. I couldn’t have done it without you.
We finished, of course, with more bubbles and some divine desserts!
Happy Winter to all of you, and remember – sunscreen and hydration!
Much love,
Elisa xx
Some comments from the evening were:
Lynn: An enlightening evening! I have a much better understanding of all the products now.
Tracy: A classy and well organised event. And fabulous food!
Lil: Thank goodness it’s not too late – I’ll definitely start taking my skin to the gym!
Regina: I’m so impressed by Elisa’s knowledge and passion. I feel safe as a client entrusting my skincare to her.
Apr 26, 2016 | Beauty News
Mother’s Day will be here soon – that first Sunday in May when all mothers get to be spoilt for a change, and can celebrate the wonderful path they’re on and the most important job they’ll ever do. Unfortunately, this year I won’t be able to spend Mother’s Day with my mum. It’s a special day, and she’s a very special lady, but of course we all lead busy lives. She’s in Sydney, I’m in Jindabyne, but she knows I’ll be thinking of her and how much I love her. I suppose that since we won’t be together this year, I wanted to share some of the reasons why Mother’s Day is special in my home, and what this day, and my mother, mean to me.
Normally, Mother’s Day is a day when I get to sleep in, my gorgeous husband and son make me breakfast and bring me flowers and maybe a gift. Sometimes we’ll go out for a nice lunch, sometimes we’ll be in Sydney visiting my mother. But once that morning ritual has finished, life returns to normal. I go back to organising, preparing, tidying, cooking, comforting, scolding, listening…. In other words, being a mother. We never switch off, not really, no matter how old our children are. My son is 12 now. He started high school this year, and I’m so proud of all his achievements.
Every now and then, watching my son as he moves relentlessly (and so fast!) towards adulthood, I think of my mother. I hope she feels as proud of me as I do of my child. She’s always been there of course, offering support and advice. She has shown me how to move through the world with elegance and strength. We lived all over the world, growing up, and my mother was effectively on her own for much of that time. I always felt that no matter how many obstacles were put in her path, she navigated them with poise and calm and (it seemed to me) a clear head and a steady heart.
So on that first Sunday in May I will celebrate being a mother with my son, but I will also celebrate being a daughter, with a pretty amazing mother of my own.
I hope you all are able to share Mother’s Day with your mothers and your family, in whichever way is meaningful to you. Please feel free to share your Mother’s Day stories in the comments below. And remember, all mothers deserve to be pampered, especially on that one special day. Gift cards are available from Alpine Beginnings Beauty. This year, your gift cards comes with a handmade card, created right here in the Snowy Mountains by another very special lady I know.
Much love to you all on Mother’s Day,
Elisa xxx
Apr 26, 2016 | Beauty News, Events
Do you ever wonder why your skin feels so different living in this Alpine region?
Does your face feel dehydrated or become congested?
These and many other questions will be answered during this EXCLUSIVE event…
You are invited to the
Alpine Beginnings Beauty Open Night
on Friday 13th May at 6.30pm
12 Acacia Pl, East Jindabyne
Please feel free to bring a friend
Click on this link to RSVP by Tues 10th May.
Let me prepare your skin for this winter season!
On the night…
- Checkout my latest skincare program “Skin Gym”
- Learn more about your skin
- Watch demonstrations
- Checkout my amazing product range
AND
Be the first to see my new skincare SECRET!
Apr 26, 2016 | Beauty News
Purchase an Alpine Beginnings Beauty Gift Card of any value
and receive a handmade Mothers Day Card FREE!
*Redeemable on beauty treatments and La Clinica Organic skincare range.
**Offer valid until 5th May 2016.
Purchase a gift voucher online
Oct 2, 2015 | Beauty News
As many of you know, I’ve been searching for a truly effective, organic, cosmeceutical range for quite some time now. I finally found what I’ve been looking for in La Clinica, and I’m so excited to be able to introduce these beautiful new products to you!
La Clinica is an Australian owned product line, using certified organic ingredients, made in their own certified organic manufacturing facility in Melbourne. The products are Cosmeceuticals, which means they are cosmetic products with medical or pharmaceutical properties. This makes them significantly more powerful and effective than regular moisturisers and off-the-shelf skin products. La Clinica uses the highest recommended doses of Biomimetic Peptide Complexes, Antioxidants, Plant Derived Stem Cells, AHAs/BHAs/PHAs, Vitamins and Essential Oils in their formulations, to make them as effective as possible.
These gorgeous products can be used to treat a range of skin concerns, such acne, rosacea, pigmentation and the signs of ageing. And they smell and feel divine! The La Clinica “Enhanced Penetration Technology” system increases the bioavailability of all vitamins, minerals, coenzymes and nutraceutical herbal extracts contained within the products.
The products are active whilst also being natural, using Certified Organic ingredients wherever possible. They contain NO parabens, SLS’s, PEGS, synthetic fragrances or synthetic colouring, and they even use their own silica-rich mineral water sourced from their Certified Organic farm in Victoria.
To take full advantage of these amazing new products, I’m introducing a new range of facials and skin peels.
Marine Radiance Facial – Restores radiance, softness and hydration to the skin. Oxygenating, nourishing, strengthening and toning. 60 Min for $105 or 40 Min MiniFacial for $70. Treatment pack available, with 4 x 60 Min Treatments for $365*
Anti-Ageing Hydra Restore Treatment – A beautiful hot oil infusion mask treatment to rejuvenate, nourish & fortify skin. Leaves skin looking younger, healthier, and more radiant, while feeling soft and smooth. 60 Min for $105 or 40 Min MiniFacial for $70. Treatment pack available, with 4 x 60 Min Treatments for $365*
*Facial Treatment Packages – $200 paid on first visit, $165 paid on third visit. Treatments must be completed within 3 months of first facial.
Gly C Refine Skin Peel Treatments – These treatments minimise the visible signs of ageing, balance skin tone and pigmentation, soften dry skin, reduce blemishes, reduce the effects of acne and the appearance of sun damage. 5 x weekly treatments are recommended initially, followed by a long term maintenance plan tailored to your needs.
Rejuvenation Peel – Perfect for your first peel. 20 Min for $80.
Gly C Micro Dermabrasion Facial – Skin refining, minimise pores, pigmentation, wrinkles and blemishes. 45 Min for $95.
Acne Treatment Facial – Designed especially for teenagers, effective yet gentle on youthful skin. Initial consultation $55 and take-home treatments are available.
Book in now to pamper yourself and see what a difference these truly potent products can make to your skin. Call the salon on 0411 355 897 or email elisa@alpinebeginningsbeauty.com.au to make your appointment.
Elisa xx
Sep 14, 2015 | Beauty News
LightStim has landed at Alpine Beginnings! LED light therapy for wrinkles, acne and pain relief.
I have a series of announcements to make in the coming month, and the first is now ready to unveil….. LED light therapy is now available at Alpine Beginnings! I believe this is a first for Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains, so I’m especially excited to offer such innovative and healing technology at the salon.
You may recall that I recently attended the Beauty Expo in Sydney, which was FANTASTIC. One of the new product lines I discovered there (having had an on-going interest for some time) is LED light therapy from LightStim. LED light therapy works by emitting therapeutic (not harmful) wavelengths of light onto the skin. The skin is then able to use this light (in the form of photons) to stimulate cellular regeneration, producing collagen and elastin, reducing inflammation and accelerating healing processes.
Different wavelengths of light have specific applications in LED light therapy, as shown below.
Popular uses of LED light therapy are anti-ageing (visible reduction of wrinkles and fine lines with repeated, regular use, through stimulation of collagen production and cellular regeneration), treatment of acne (without the use of harsh and dangerous chemicals) and pain relief (through stimulation of cellular regeneration). At Alpine Beginnings, I have chosen to focus on the anti-ageing applications. LightStim have not yet released the blue light unit for acne treatment in Australia, though it is available in the US (watch this space!).
Here are some of the before-and-after photos produced from the LightStim for Wrinkles clinical trials. 100% of participants in the clinical trial showed significant, lasting improvements after 8 weeks of using the Light unit for 3 minutes per area, 5-7 days per week.
Alpine Beginnings Beauty is proud to offer a range of different facials and treatments incorporating LightStim’s LED light therapy, focusing on anti-ageing applications.
LED Light Therapy: in-salon treatment focusing on LED Light therapy as a stand-alone treatment. Multiple sessions are required to obtain visible results. Treatment takes 20 minutes, for only $40. Book in for 5 weekly treatments and get the 6th one free!
Customise Your Own Treatment: Add LightStim LED Light Therapy to any facial (9 minutes duration of Light Therapy) for only $25. Multiple sessions are required to obtain visible results.
At-Home Treatments: Purchase your very own LightStim for Wrinkles, and perform treatments at least 5 times/week. Units available at Alpine Beginnings Beauty for only $250.
Call the salon on 0411 355 897 or email elisa@alpinebeginningsbeauty.com.au to book your appointment or find out more about owning your very own LightStim for Wrinkles.
I look forward to introducing you all to this remarkable new technology!
Elisa xx
