What is your favourite winter remedy?

Which winter remedy do you rely on most of all?
My children know to gargle salt water before complaining of a sore throat, becuase they know that is the answer they will get.
Do you rely on something "special" to get your through the winter months? Share it so we can all give it a go or try something from the list below and overcome the winter sniffles.

• Chicken soups (do you have a brillant receipe?)
• Fresh lemon & Manuka honey in a cup of boiling water
• Freshly ground root ginger added to all your meals
• Nip of scotch to kill any bugs!
• Visit Elysium for some time out!

Looking forward to hearing what else you can add.
Kizanne

Must haves for Winter

One of the most important things to do in Winter is to keep your skin gently stimulated and maintain a healthy circulation. The face has millions of tiny nerve endings, which react to extremes in temperature. By keeping skin stimulated you'll encourage the elimination of toxins, ensure a healthy turnover of cells and stimulate muscle tone. This will combat the drying effects of the cold and central heating.
Constant changes in temperature can cause the skin to over-compensate, making an imbalance in the production of sebum. Keeping the skin stimualted is a delicate balancing act. Too much can be as bad as too little.
Never use anything that leaves your skin thirsty. If it feels sore of taught after using a product, stop using it. What the skin misses in winter is emollinecy to help stop is losing moisture and keep it soft.
Winter is the time to get back to basics and balance oil and moisture levels.

Which mascara is right for you?

We love our mascara's but how do you choose the best one for you?
Our favourite at the moment is blinc mascara.
blinc mascara is the original mascara invented to form tiny water-resistant "tubes" around your lashes rather than painting them like conventional mascaras. Once applied, the tubes bind to your lashes and cannot run smudge, clump or flake, even if you cry or rub your eyes.
blinc mascara will add both volume & length to give you a radiant natural look that lasts all day.
The best thing about blinc mascara is the HEATED LASH CURLER.
No more skin-pinching curlers that clamp and dent your lashes leaving you with watering eyes and damaged lashes. This curler is so gentle and delivers the precise amount of heat while making it easy to reach even the tiniest lashes. It is sleek and compact and easy to carry even in the smallest purse.
Kizanne’s verdict:

I love this easy to use mascara. Sometimes I can find it a bit drying on the lashes but if I use the lash primer I don’t tend to find a problem. My absolute favourite part is the heated lash curler. It is amazing! Drop into Elysium so I can introduce you to the complete blinc range.

Always popular are the natural mascaras.

Once you hear what is in conventional mascaras it makes you never wear them again!

At Elysium Day Spa we sell and recommend Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup. Their mascaras are mild and conditioning formulas with no lacquers, sellac or petroleum based products.

Purelash mascara

Water resistant, with algae extracts which condition and protect lashes to reduce splitting & breakage.

Purelash lengthening mascara

Packed full of wheat protein to curl lashes and help the lashes lengthen & thicken.

Longest lash mascara

Fabulous colours, bursting with sea minerals that encourage lashes to grow to their fullest potential. The added cellulose fibers coat the lashes for a rich & full lash. An absolute must for someone with thin lashes or lashes that have been destroyed by conventional mascaras. A very gentle, nurturing mascara.

Kizanne’s verdict:

I had the sparest, thinnest lashes that were in need of TLC. So I started with the Longest Lash mascara to nurse them back to good health. Now I swap between the Longest Lash and Purelash depending on time constraints, lash colour & how I am feeling on a particular day!

Mother's Day - When Flowers just won't cut it!

This Mother's Day, Sunday May 8th, show how much you love her.

Treat mum to some time out with a Gift Voucher from Elysium Day Spa to leave her looking and feeling fantastic.

All our Mother's Day Gift Vouchers are personalised on Mother's Day paper & are valid for 12 months.

Our most popular packages for Mum are our "Elysium Tranquillity Package" and "Elysium Harmony Package". These are great flexible packages that Mum can tailor to exactly what she wants.

Visit our website to find out more (www.elysiumdayspa.com.au) or ring 5332 9772 so we can organise everything. No more fighting the crowds & still end up with something special for Mum.

Autumn "Must Have" Treatments

Finally a season we can relate to. No Spring, hardly a Summer but what a glorious Autumn! Post Summer skin problems are often the most frustrating, sun-damage leaves its mark in the form of dark pigment patches, excess sweating in Summer leaves the skin dry and dehydrated in Autumn and sensitivity and breakouts come and go because the skin's pH fluctuates between acid and alkaline. This means Autumn skin care needs to be "super-hydrating". So if you are suffering the Autumn skin care woes then visit Elysium Day Spa for one of the following treatments: * ANTI-FREE RADICAL LIFT OFF MASK TREATMENT An instant "pick-me-up" that leaves the skin deeply moisturised and refreshed. * LUMINOUS C & SEA FACIAL MASK Super-hydrating & rejuvenating - ideal for sun-damaged skin. *UPGRADE YOUR NEXT FACIAL TREATMENT Are your eyes looking a little tired? Collagen Cryo Eye Treatment can be added to your next facial to dramatically smooth & rejuvenate eye contours. Is your body feeling tired & run-down? A Rassoul Wrap is the perfect solution, high in energising potassium. This treatment helps to revive fatigued limbs and deeply replenishes your skin. Another great body treatment is our Aromatherapy Cocoon which helps to soothe & moisturise parched skin. Not sure what you need call us on 03 5332 9772 and we can assist you with all your Autumn skin care needs. Kizanne