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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs 

A cosmeceutical is scientifically developed by a cosmetic chemist, the molecules are so tiny that they penetrate into the dermal layers of the skin, rebuilding, restructuring and regenerating the actual skin cells. They work on a cellular level and have the ability to change the DNA structure of a cell. Unlike, cosmetic brands like Nivea or QV where the molecules are so large the sit on the surface of the skin and offer temporary relief from things like dehydration but don’t offer long term results.

IPL used light therapy to remove the reds and browns from the skin, so pigmentation and capillaries, it also stimulates collagen at a rapid rate, reducing wrinkles and making you nice and plump and firm. The pigment is treated in 2 ways- it rises to the surface and goes darker, like a coffee granule effect and sloths off over a week or so. Or it breaks down in the skin and gets removed as waste through your lymphatic system- in this case you’ll get minimal downtime. The capillaries turn black and break down in the skin getting removed as waste through the lymphatic system. We recommend a minimum of 4 treatments 4 weeks apart for optimal results. This is because we target multiple layers in the skin as don’t know where the pigment lies. Downtime can be anywhere from mild erythema like a sunburn sensation for a few hours to heavy downtime like erythema, oedema and a gravel rash effect on the skin where the pigmentation turns dark and the tissue surrounding the pigment turns red. This is a noral reaction, the more downtime the better the results.

Cell turnover occurs every 4 weeks so generally a facial every 4 weeks is ideal for optimal skin health. However each treatment is different, our peels and laser treatments can be preformed every 2 weeks for a course of treatments. Your highly trained therapist will prescribe you a treatment plan suitable to your skin skin concerns and desired results.

Our infrared sauna is in it’s own private room so you can wear swimmers/ sports wear or what ever you feel comfortable in. We have everything you need, shower, water, towels, makeup removals, gowns so just bring a change of under wear for after your shower. We set the sauna for 45 minutes but anywhere from a 20 minute sauna is a good session. You should be in a relaxed state, if you get to a point where you start to pant and need to get out, then it’s time to jump out. Your body will go into fight and flight mode and be under stress. The temperature is set to 55 dgrees which is the optimal temperature to reap all the benefits including sleep, weightloss, detoxification, releasing endorphins, muscle recovery and pain relief. Again, if the sauna is too hot your body will go into fight and flight more and start to release cortisone instead pf endorhines. You should feel energised and rejuvenated after a sauna not tired and exhausted so drink plenty of water during and after your sauna.

Our salt booth contains highly concentrated medical grade salt particles. The salt will spray out of the filter every minute for 5 seconds filling the booth with salt. The more salt you breath in through your nose and mouth, the better results you’ll get. The salt kills bad bacteria in your lungs, airways and sinus passages. It breaks down mucus on your chest and in your sinus passages so it’s normal to cough, sneeze and blow your nose. If you have any skin conditions it is great to expose your skin to the salt as it also kills bad bacteria on the skin and reduces inflammation. It can help alleviate eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and prevent future flare ups. If you are using the salt booth for cold and flu or respiratory conditions you can be fully clothed in what you feel comfortable wearing. The salt booth is completely safe for children and babies and is big enough to fit 2 people or 3 kids.

A cold shower after your sauna leaves you energised and invigorated. A cold shower restricts blood vessels which reduce inflammation, activated heat shock proteins which aid in cardiovascular health and muscle recovery, boosts your immune system, activated brown adipose tissue which burns fat and helps with stress relief. Although there are many benefits to a cold shower they are not necessary.

 

You must have a skin consult before booking in your appointment to make sure you’re a candidate.

How it works

  • IPL removes hair by sending out high intensity light pulses into the hair follicle, loosening the hair and disabling the cell responsible for new hair growth
  • IPL works best at removing hair when it’s in the active growth phase. But not all hair is in this stage at the same time. So, we spread out our treatments over a minimum of 6 sessions (1/month) to ensure that hair that isn’t treated in one session is affecting in one of the following treatments.
  • Treatments are quick and basically painless

How to prep

  • Do not wax or pluck 1 month prior to treatment as a hair must be present to absorb the treatment light.
  • For your consult appointment it is fine to have some hair growth so that we can assess it
  • You must be fully shaved the day of your treatment appointment
  • You can’t be wearing faux tan 2 weeks prior to treatment

Will I have downtime?

  • You will be able to return to normal activities immediately

Does it work on blonde hair? 

  •  Not very well, this is because there isn’t enough pigment in the blonde hair to absorb the light from the IPL device
  • Group bookings are held for 6 + people, $150 per head.
  • Within your booking you get the entire spa to yourselves to move through our self-sufficient treatments – Infrared Sauna, Massage Lounge, Salt Therapy, and LED Therapy. We provide a grazing platter, collagen shots and herbal tea. BYO alcohol.
  • If you want cocktails for your booking contact Wonderland Cocktails on Instagram, Esther will take your order and deliver to us, we will shake and make for you!
  • Within your booking we will ask you to pair up, and you will move through the treatments with your pair. After each treatment, coming back to the lounge to enjoy the platter and drinks while we reset the rooms!
  • All you need to bring is a change of underwear/swimmers for the sauna
  • We LOVE if you take selfies/videos and tag us on social media!

Booking Information:

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We appreciate your appointment with Haús of Vitality and look forward to providing you with a transformative and rejuvenating experience.”