Getting Summer Body Ready: Moisturising Body Oils

Left to Right: Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil, Elemis Destress Massage Oil, Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil, Moroccan Rose Otto Body Oil.

We’re all about preparing your body for Summer this May at PURE Spa and no body regime is complete without a body oil. These multi purpose wonders are an easy way to deeply nourish the skin while providing various added benefits and we all know that nourished skin= beautiful skin (which is exactly what you want when the sun comes out!) Here are a few of our favourite body oils, all available at PURE Spa.

1. Elemis Japanese Camellia Oil
This oil from Elemis was famously championed by Victoria Beckham who used it throughout all of her pregnancies to prevent stretch marks and keep skin nourished. The oil is rich in Japanese Camellia Oil which has been used for centuries in the care of nails, hair, scalp and combination skin as an ancient remedy. We think this is best used warmed between palms and applied to the body after a warm bath. If you’re prone to stretch marks, concentrate on fatty areas.

2. Elemis Destress Massage Oil
This calming massage oil is full of relaxing and soothing ingredients Rosewood, Melissa, Chamomile, Marjoram, Geranium, Rosemary and Lavender to relax body and mind while soothing skin and moisturising skin. We love this as a sleep aid, simply apply to skin after a bath, concentrating on the chest area for a soothed, restful night’s sleep and wake up with both mind and body refreshed!

3. Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil
A firm favourite among the PURE Spa staff, this oil exudes beautiful and relaxing scents. The oil comes as a solid but is easily softened to an oil by heating in warm water. Try taking this in the bath with you and once softened add a few drops to the water to nourish skin and apply to the body after your bath for beautifully nourished and sweet smelling skin! And if that wasn’t enough, the oil also makes a great cuticle treatment, simply rubbed into try and cracked cuticles it can work wonders! We also love using it as a hair treatment, simply rubbing it into the lengths of our hair and covering in a warm towel to do its magic. We really could go on about it forever!

4. REN Moroccan Rose Otto Body Oil
This rose infused oil has been specifically developed to intensely hydrate dry skin and lock in moisture for a youthful, healthy skin glow. It’s a huge hit among celebs such as Alexa Chung and lets face it- we all want that natural glow that celebs seem to be blessed with!

 Can’t wait to get your hands on some body oil? Check out these and others on PURE Spa Shop.

Eat Healthy: Salmon & Cous Cous Parcels with Omega 3 to Make Your Skin Glow!

This month at PURE is all about getting your body looking great for the warmer weather. That may involve a little bit of weight loss, toning up, making sure your skin is looking great or even just giving your mind a boost so your confidence shows. While our May special offers, the Summer Slim and Summer Skin Detox packages have got all of that covered, we also want to make sure we’re giving you even more tips and tricks with great recipes, product recommendations and general beauty tips throughout May, all aimed and giving you perfect body confidence when Summer arrives.

Today, we have one of our favourite recipes from BBC Good Food which is low in calories and fat and packed full of goodness, making it great if you’re watching what you eat. Even more than that, the reason we love it is that it’s packed full of ingredients that are great for the ‘glow’ of your skin, the perfect accompaniment to one of our fab May body treatments. Salmon is a great source of Essential Fatty Acids, Omega 3 and Omega 6 which are the magical oils that have a great effect on your skin condition, making it healthy and glowing, just as you want from your skin when you shed the layers for the warmer weather (it’s also pretty great for hair condition, too!) Your body can’t produce EFAs itself which is why it’s key to include it in your diet. The recipe also includes tomatoes which are rich in beta-carotene (the plant form of vitamin e) which not only protects against free radical damage but also helps skin retain moisture, which is naturally key to the overall look and condition of the skin!

Have we convinced you? Wait until you see how good the recipe looks and how easy it is to prepare, too!

Ingredients
110g pack lemon and garliccouscous
200ml hot vegetable stock
1 tbsp olive oil
handful chopped fresh herbs (parsley, plus thyme, tarragon or rosemary is good)
4 spring onions , thinly sliced
4 Sun-blush or sundried tomatoes , chopped
2 salmon fillets , approx 140g/5oz each

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Method
1.Put the couscous into a bowl and stir in the stock and oil. Cover with cling film and leave to stand 10 mins, then uncover and fluff up with a fork. Keeping back some herbs, add the rest of the ingredients, except the salmon. Season to taste.

2.Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Cut two large sheets of non-stick baking paper, then divide the couscous between them. Sit each fillet on the couscous, top with the remaining herbs and season. Fold the paper over, then twist the edges to seal – like a Cornish pasty. Pop the parcels onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 mins or until the fish feels firm through the paper. Serve in the bag.

What do you think? Will you be rushing out to prepare this for your hit of EFAs and beta-carotene or do you have your own way of giving your skin a boost? We’d love to hear your ideas!

Tried & Tested: Summer Slim Package

Heather, PURE’s Sales and Marketing Executive tried and tested our new Summer Slim Package.
Therapist: Karla
Location: Ocean Terminal

Sauna
I have always been warned that staying in an infra red sauna for 30minutes can be quite a challenge. With a copy of Elle magazine it made my experience in the infra red sauna very relaxing whilst knowing that I am burning up to 800 calories sitting reading about the latest fashion trends! My tip is to keep well hydrated in order to get the most out of your sauna, It also helps flush out your toxins.

Wrap
When in the spa room my therapist, Karla, spoke through the treatment while giving me the PURE Spa foot ritual. My main concerns, like many others, are that I want to look more toned for my beach holiday in a month’s time. I just don’t have time for a daily gym session! She then made sure that the wrap was placed on areas of concern on my body so i could see the most beneficial results.

My treatment started with dry body brushing on the treatment bed from top to toe to remove dead skin cells and increase circulation.

Next, while standing up the slimming wrap bandages were applied to my legs and hip area, the areas that I was most concerned with.

Detox Massage
Back on the bed, my therapist gave me a Detox back massage to stimulate my muscles at the top of my body making sure that I many toxins as possible were release during my treatment. During my massage I could feel the wrap on my lower body getting warmer. Karla insisted that this was normal and meant that the wrap was stimulating my body to works its magic! A warm feeling, but was great combined with the relaxing Detox massage.

After the massage, the sliming wrap bandages were removed and Elemis Sculpting Firming Serum and Cream were applied to my body to prolong the results.  I would definitely recommend getting the Elemis Sculpting Duo Set if you want your results last throughout the summer.

Did you see any results from the treatment?
Therapists do advise that you may not see dramatic results from your first treatment but I did. My skin felt smoother and more toned. My leg and hip area felt more sculpted which is the desired results I was wanting. One positive is that after the Summer Slim treatment you don’t want to eat any naughty foods! It instantly puts you in a healthy mood to continue your goal of the summer body.

Overall?
The treatments in the summer slim package really complement each other and leave you feeling detoxed and refreshed, exactly what you want at this time of year. I have taken my therapists advice and have already booked in for another Summer Slim Package before my holiday in June!

PURE Spa Gets Short-listed for 3 Awards in 3 Days!

 It feels like only yesterday that we were celebrating being crowned ‘Day Spa of the Year 2012’ at the Pro Beauty Awards and here we are again with some more amazing awards news. We’re delighted to let you all know that we’ve been short listed for the Aberdeen Trend Life & Style Awards as well as both our Union Square and Ocean Terminal Spas reaching the final of Spa of the Year at the Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards!

A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards and well done to all the staff at PURE for making us so fab! Fingers crossed we’re crowned the winners again! You know you’ll all be the first to know…

 

Exclusive May Offer at PURE Lothian Road: Summer Skin Detox Package!

More expert help in getting yourself ready for the warmer months? Oh ok then! As an exclusive at our Edinburgh City Centre location, PURE Lothian Road, we’re offering this amazing Skin Detox Package alongside our Summer Slim Package that’s already proving hugely popular with you lovely lot! Designed especially by our team of therapists, this package aims to smooth, detox and renew the skin as well as invigorating the body and mind so you’re ready to peel back the layers when the sun (eventually) arrives.

Your indulgent treatment will start with a full body brush. A favourite among the PURE staff, body brushing stimulates blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, exfoliates surface skin and leaves skin ready to make the most of any products and nourishment! You’ll then be treated to a body exfoliation with our gorgeous REN Skincare exfoliator which gently removes dead skin cells while nourishing new skin to leave you with a natural glow and beautifully soft, smooth skin. Then, to make sure your newly soft skin lasts, your therapist will apply a body oil and body lotion and leave it to sink in and nourish your skin while you’re treated to a relaxing scalp massage. You’ll be left entirely relaxed, invigorated and ready for the Summer!

This great package is just £30 and is available to book or buy as a gift voucher exclusively at PURE Lothian Road throughout May. Book or Buy Now!