As with many citrus oils, lemon stimulates the body and mind and helps to revive the senses.  Lemon is a common ingredient in many spa treatments and lemons possess a variety of therapeutic and beautifying properties for the skin.  Lemon is rich in Vitamin C which gives it natural toning properties when used on the skin.

Aside from relieving mental stress, when used in massage lemon can also help reduce physical aliments such as muscle aches, tension and pain.  Lemon when applied topically to the skin helps to breakup lactic acid to overexerted muscles.  Lemon is also good for stimulating the body’s own immune system by balancing acidity levels in the body.

An article recently appeared in a national spa magazine “Day Spa” featuring an article about Alegra Skin Care & Day’s well-known Turn Back the Clock Ultimate Anti-Aging Facial.  Thought we’d share it with you here.

Fall Savings Special:

PUMPKIN TREAT FALL FACIAL: Pumpkin has so many incredible antioxidants. (Antioxidants play the housekeeper’s role of “mopping up” free radicals before they get a chance to do harm). Now experience the October/November Pumpkin Treat Fall Facial

FOR MEN AND WOMEN: This yummy facial includes a pumpkin cleansing, toner, and a powerful exfoliating pumpkin mask to dissolve dead skin cells. You will be so delighted with the special smells of pumpkin pie that will feel like you’re at a Thanksgiving feast! So let’s be thankful for pumpkin!

Special price $80 for the month of October & November. 1.5 HR. MASSAGE: When you receive a 1.5 hour aromatherapy massage, you will be given a 20% discount voucher to be used for any one spa treatment within 60 days from the date of massage. This offer good through November 30th.

ALL PCA SKIN CARE PRODUCTS reduced by 15%. Offer good through November 30th.

Retinol is, by far, one of the most multifunctional ingredients in skin care.  Scientifically-proven to promote healthy cell turnover, increase collagen and elastin production, reduce follicular keratinization and inhibit dark spots on the skin, retinol benefits all skin types and conditions.  Perhaps one of its greatest properties is its ability to enhance in-office treatment outcomes.  These excellent additions are some of the most versatile professional treatments offered by PCA Skin (R), as they can be used alone or as boosters to any office procedures.  These excellent additions allow the technician to safely and effectively increase the benefits and visible flaking of their treatment without creating undue inflammation.  Ultra Peel II is good for dry or dehydrated skin and Esthetique Peel is good when treating acne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea or oily skin.

From PCA SKIN Skin Smart Resource Bulletin of PCA SKIN September/October 2009