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While we all love a good facial, sometimes you just need a quick fix at home to give your skin an instant boost!

These face mask recipes are not only super simple to make at home, but are also packed with a bunch of natural beauty benefits to help revitalize your skin.

We’ve handpicked our favorites below, so grab your ingredients, give them a try, and get ready for glowing skin!

Honey & Lemon

Both honey and lemon work as natural bleachers that give your skin a radiant glow. To make this mask, you need to mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply the mask on your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Wash your face thoroughly with cold water.

Rose Petals and Milk Pack

Rose petals improve complexion and add lift dull skin. To make this mask, take some rose petals and 2 teaspoons of thick milk – grind them to make a fine paste. Leave the paste in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes so that it becomes thicker. Gently apply it onto your face and neck, let it stay for 30 minutes and then wash your face with water.

Papaya and Banana Fruit Mask

This fruity pack gives an instant boost to your skin, making it and makes your skin smooth and tight. Mash one ripe banana and the pulp of a ripe papaya to make a smooth paste. Apply it on your face and leave it on for 20 minutes.

White Clay, Milk and Olive Oil Face Mask

Apart from giving you an instant glow, this mask also tightens the pores, cleans blackheads, and moisturizes your skin. To make this mask, mix 2 teaspoons of white clay powder, 1 teaspoon of milk and 1 teaspoon of olive oil to form a thick paste. Apply it on your face and let it stay for 20 minutes. Once it gets completely dry, gently wash your face with warm water.

Strawberry and Soft Butter Face Pack

Alpha hydroxy acid in strawberries enhances skin tone and adds instant radiance. To make the mask, grind 2 medium sized strawberries and unsalted soft butter. Apply the pack to a clean face, leave it on for 15 minutes and then wipe your face with warm wet towels.

These all-natural face masks are great mini pick me ups for the middle of the week. For a longer lasting and more instant boost, we also recommend our Nimue Active Glow facial.

For appointment bookings at Ivory Aesthetics, call us on 04 451 5554.

In the quest to slow down the process of aging and restore smoother, younger-looking skin, women often find themselves having a pool of questions about the importance of skincare.

Shohreh Bagherian, UAE’s go-to facialist and the owner of Ivory Aesthetics answers some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about anti-aging skincare.

At what age should anti-aging become a concern?

The aging process differs according to skin type, which means you can’t really specify a one-size-fits-all age for everyone. Usually, it is after the age bracket of 26-27 that the skin’s collagen production slows down, which then causes aging signs to surface.

Should I wait for my skin to show signs of aging before I start considering anti-aging treatments?

It is always better to start anti-aging treatments before your skin starts showing any signs of aging. Starting treatments early can prolong the time before aging signs appear, and in some cases can also prevent severe ageing signs.

What’s the best way to prevent aging signs?

The first step is to take care of your skin. The healthier your skin, the less likely it is to age prematurely. It’s also extremely important to use skincare products that are suited to your specific skin needs. And of course, a healthy and balanced diet.

What (anti-aging) skincare routine should I follow?  

There are three important steps that should be a part of everyone’s anti-aging skincare regimen:

1. Sun protection – the harsh rays from the sun cause 80 to 90 percent of skin aging. It is extremely important to protect your skin from these harsh rays and use good strength sun protection.

2. Proper cleansing – apart from keeping your skin clean, it also ensures that your skincare products can penetrate your skin in order to show effective results. Using products on congested skin often shows dramatically less results

3. Hydration – dehydrated skin not only lacks luster and natural radiance, it is also prone to age much faster than properly hydrated skin. (And FYI: you can have oily skin and still be dehydrated!). Make sure you are drinking enough water.

How much do facials really help with anti-aging?

Anti-aging facials are highly effective when done on a regular basis. You will get incredible results after few months of regular facials, and they leave a lasting long-term effect on the overall health of your skin.

How often should anti-aging treatments be performed?

For effective and enduring results, anti-aging treatments should be performed at least once a month. However, this depends on the treatment being recommended and its intensity.

How long do results last?

Once again, this depends on the treatment, but most results can last between 2 – 10 weeks.

Are there particular facials or treatments that one should look at specifically when concerned about aging?

The best anti-aging treatments include the RF treatment, collagen oxygen facial, and microneedling.

What are some other important factors to take into consideration to help aging skin?

To combat aging skin, you should essentially follow a balanced diet, indulge in regular exercise, compulsorily use sun block, get good sleep, and use the right products for your skin.

What is your #1 tip to keep skin looking young?

Get a monthly facial! Our skin is put through so much on a daily basis – making it a point to get a facial once a month helps completely revive the skin, and does wonders to keep it looking young and supple as we age.

Have an unanswered question?

Leave it in the comment section below, and we’ll have Shohreh answer it in one of the upcoming blogs.

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For most of us, losing weight specifically from certain problem areas (and not others) has been a battle we’ve been fighting since time immemorial.

Now, however, with the Shrinking Violet Body Wrap, we can finally claim victory over spot reduction.

This pain free, revolutionary body wrap treatment works like a charm in losing stubborn inches from areas such as the stomach, waist, buttocks, thighs and upper arms.

Shrinking Violet is considered revolutionary because it is a pioneer in slimming wraps that does not rely on dehydration or water loss for its amazing results.

How does Shrinking Violet work?

Shrinking Violet Body Wrap uses Lipolysis – which calls for breaking down fat cells using heat. The process uses a specially designed heat wrap made of active ingredient Phospholipid (Hydrolysed Lecithin), and pre-blended essential oils which aid in cellulite reduction.

The heat generated from the wrap allows the ingredients to penetrate the skin and work on the fatty layers of the skin. Once the fat cells are broken down, they are naturally eliminated from the body as tissue fluid.

The Results

The solution continues to work for nearly 72 hours, and only after this, is when you get to see the complete results. Nearly 93% of people that have tried this treatment, claim to have lost 2 inches within 60 minutes. Post the treatment you feel hydrated and are fragranced with the aroma of essential oils used during the wrap.

Shrinking Violet Body Wrap treatment has no side effects. It is recommended that you drink plenty of water for 3-4 days after the wrap, as this will help you flush out more toxins through your lymphatic system.

At the IVORY Aesthetics, you get to experience this revolutionary treatment under trained supervision. We have a team comprising of internationally certified aestheticians from renowned institutes such as ITEC and CIDESCO, with more than 20 years of total experience in the industry.

All our clients enjoy VIP service and are guaranteed maximum privacy. Our team also ensures that all body, skin and hair treatments are customized for clients, based on their individual requirements.

Redefine your body shape with Shrinking Violet Body Wrap – book a session by calling us on 04 275 3196.

Dying to get rid of those excess fat found in your hips and thigh areas? Well then, it is time that you gear up yourself with your researching skills and begin checking out numerous slimming centers available within your location.
Most of the time, you tend to skip being cautious with your health and physical appearance due to having a hectic schedule. You have so much to do in a day that you no longer have the time to see if something is off with your appearances which, as a result, leads to losing the discipline and motivation to take care of your body’s health and form. This is where a reliable slimming center plays a very important role not only in opening your eyes to more effective techniques on how to be self-conscious again but serves as a good step towards a healthier lifestyle for you as well.
However, in huge cities like Dubai, finding a good and reliable slimming center can be quite tough. Since they have grown in number over the years, only a few clinics can be considered as trustworthy. Therefore, it is your responsibility to cautiously look for a slimming center that is well-reputed in the aesthetic industry so that, you are assured that you will be handled only by experienced and certified slimming specialists.
For you to be able to find the best slimming center in Dubai, the following are some helpful tips you can jot down to make the search easier and more convenient. Better get your pen and paper now and start writing notes!

Licensed and Certified
For sure, you will stumble upon hundreds of slimming centers especially if you start researching using the Internet. But, as said earlier, not all of them are proven trustworthy. So, to help ease your stress whether you are eyeing on a good slimming center or not, the first two vital factors to look into are license and certification.
A reputable slimming center should possess the license and proper certification to operate since it is offering different services that involves matters pertaining to human health – most specifically physical well-being and appearance. See to it that you do a double check on these factors so that, any liability that may occur during your treatment will be shouldered by the clinic or center.

Experienced and Professional Team
Every slimming center has a team of health professionals and aesthetic specialists who should also be licensed, well-educated, and highly-experienced in executing each and every treatment and service the center offers to its customers. Keep in mind, the success of your goals will be mutually dependent on yourself and the slimming center’s experienced team as they will be by your side every step of the treatment. That’s why, it is also essential that you inspect the team’s credentials to guarantee that you will be advised, managed, and guided by the best people in the field.

Services and Pricing Packages
Personally visiting the slimming center is also another helpful way to determine whether it will be a good option for you. By seeing the clinic yourself, you get the opportunity to see how hygienic the place is and what top-of-the-line equipment they use inside. Additionally, you will be given the chance to inquire more about its other offered services and pricing packages. Bear in mind, you need to always be smart with your choices when it comes to the treatments and how much they will cost you so that, you get to prepare not only physically but financially as well.
Therefore, take your time touring the center and inquiring about the services being presented to you. This way, you get fully aware how beneficial its offered treatments are and you get the opportunity to prepare yourself for them too.

Ivory Aesthetics is an established slimming center in Dubai. Check out our website to get more information about numerous treatments and different cosmetic products.