What Is.. Reviv IV Therapy

November 28, 2019Life 02Rebecca O'ByrneComment

Traditional oral supplements are something of a mystery. Some say they’re crucial to obtaining optimum wellness yet three’s a a whole other school of though that considers the taking of supplements a farce and we should be getting the nutrients from the foods we eat. It’s wildly debated as to how much goodness we actually absorb in our daily search for ultimate health via supplements, not to mention how many dollah bills we in fact may perhaps be wasting in the hundreds we spend on vitamins and supplements.

What if though.. just what if, there’s a way of getting the immediate boost we seek in the form of something just as conventional yet much more effective. Ok step in and let me introduce you to Reviv IV Therapy. Tried and tested, it’s one of the only ways in which we get immediate results that instantly allows the body reap the benefits of 100% absorption. Yes 100%. I mean, whaaaaat!!! Imagine all those electrolytes, antioxidants, good fluids, vitamins and nutrients going straight to work, doing exactly what they’re meant to do. Benefits of IV Therapy with Reviv are endless, from the restoration of your general vitamin and nutrient balance, major upgrades in terms of your skins ability to let take what it needs to glow and shine as it’s meant to and not forgetting the overall advantage of a very empowering energy boost.

Reviv is the real deal. Founded by four emergency room doctors who saw the need for general health boosters, such as IV therapies, to be more widely available to people and at a more affordable price point, it’s something you have to experience to believe. While understanding the underlying need and knowing it needed to be in a beautiful spa like setting instead of the miserable vibes we tent to associate with needles and drips around us, they began with an initial opening in Miami Beach in 2011 and have sine grown to a global level with spas in over 30 countries. Reviv also do genetic testing via understanding your DNA to help measure your genetic risk of serious illnesses and how to best avoid such onsets. Sports and nutrition testing alongside beauty and anti-ageing tests are also available as part of their DNA investigations. We spend so much on frivolous things in life yet what if investing in your mood, health, energy and the potential longevity of our lifespan is as easy as a trip to Reviv..

To book your IV Therapy session, visit revivme.com

What Is.. Gua Sha

November 22, 2019WellbeingRebecca O'ByrneComment

WARNING: you might want to avoid Google-ing ‘gua sha’ without the word facial, for the practice of Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese medicine in existence since before the age-old methods of acupuncture + more scarily perhaps, it translates directly to “scraping” - not something you might consider helpful when you’re looking for your next facial try-out. The therapy originates as a body massage + the results leave beetroot red marks on your back or the specific area worked on. However teleporting ourselves from Gua Sha’s ancient Chinese roots to 2019 + the era of self-care enthusiasts who know the importance of personal attention, not to mention a love of anything that’s truly anti-ageing + a general boost to our wellness - we come to the ‘Gua Sha’ (pronounced gwa sha) in a whole new category, the Gua Sha Facial.

Conducted very differently when used on the face, Gua Sha can be worked into your daily skincare routine at home. Simply apply facial oil all over the face + use a flat stone of your choice (not the infamous rollers seen all over IG right now, the Gua Sha tool is much more powerful than rollers), in upward motions, very gently gliding in minute strokes. It’s a massage technique that was originally designed to relieve any tension in the muscles of the face + works very well to promote the body’s natural lymphatic drainage system while also boosting blood circulation, resulting in something we all love: the banishment of bloat. Taking stock of the day-to-day stresses of modern day life that inevitably take their toll via our facial expressions + consequently the fine lines that find themselves making their permanent mark, the stimulation that occurs as a result of the Gua Sha practice, either in your daily skincare routine or as part of a professional facial with a qualified therapist, you can be sure it works to reduce all stresses life in 2019 can play on our skin.

Also known as coining, spooning or scraping, benefits include stimulation of the immune system, reduction of pain like headaches + jaw discomfort, it’s anti-inflammatory, it decreases puffiness under the eyes + works to plump the skin as a result of collagen rejuvenation. Unlike the more traditional Gua Sha massage, it does not leave any markings when done as a facial - unless, in choosing to do a DIY job at home + you go too intensely. It is highly recommended you watch tutorials (the best ones are linked below) to see how best to practice the method by yourself.

So although it may be only just taking over IG in recent years ( wrote this piece in 2019 so it’s even more prominent now), this practice has been around for thousands of years + if you’re willing to put in the research + wish to add Gua Sha into your at home skin-care routine, I suggest following Rachel of Relax with Rach - the treatment designer + trainer at one of my favourite skincare brands GROUND. Rachel has a quick but brilliant tutorial on her IG. Find the video here.

Another amazing follow is Britta Plug @britta_beauty, one of NYC’s top Gua Sha experts, Queen of holistic self-care + the founder of Studio Britta.

Oh + another of my go-to oils for self Gua Sha is Organic Cold pressed Jojoba Oil by Irish brand The Nature of Things which you can find here..

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What Is.. Cryotherapy

November 6, 2019WellbeingRebecca O'ByrneComment

Cryotherapy has been around for decades as an, albeit quite controversial, source of mental and physical stress relief. Benefits are said to include reduction in arthritic pain and migraine symptoms, depletion of atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions, the numbing of nerve irritation, alleviation of low mood disorders and it is said to aid weight loss and the reduction of disease-causing inflammation. That’s a hell of a lot of benefits in one treatment right? As popular as the treatment has become in the past two years though there is yet to be any formal scientific proof of all the possible advantages. Yet, despite it’s lack of FDA approval just yet, it has undoubtedly joined the ranks of high-tech skincare with many high-profile doctors and dermatologists, medical aestheticians and facialists getting behind it as a major player in anti-ageing skincare and overall health. The therapy style treatment for your skin comes in a facial form or as a whole body remedy .

A shortcut to brighter, tighter skin, the treatment has amassed a serious cult following, boosting cell rejuvenation and collagen while also stimulating the immune system; so there’s something good for the inside and the out and what’s not to love about that! Using it as a whole body treatment is often practiced by top athletes to rehab muscles and increase circulation. In the full-body treatment, users strip nude and are encased in a cryogenic chamber (similar to a tanning booth) where you are exposed to extremely cold temperatures - like say negative-225-degrees-Fahrenheit kinda cold - created by liquid nitrogen for a period of 3-5 minutes. Perhaps more popular in the beauty world though is the cryotherapy facial which has gained immense popularity in recent times among the beauty world’s elite and celebrities alike.

A cryogenic facial is similar to that of a full body treatment and can be either an in-and-out treatment with just the cryogenic element or can consist of a myriad of steps, only one of which is the cryotherapy itself. Options around the main event include thorough cleansing, microdermabrasion to give a deep exfoliation after which the freezing, ice-cold air is blown across each area of the face, neck and chin, followed by LED light therapy. Avid followers of the trend claim to see benefits of glowing skin and anti-ageing elements bringing them back for more.

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12 of the Best Red Lipsticks

October 21, 2019Style 02Rebecca O'ByrneComment

Whether you’re more into something silky and smooth or mate and moody, a good red lipstick can change everything.. and I mean everything. It’s a statement of confidence and one of the most instant attainments of an" “ok world, I’m ready for you” kind of mood, of course not forgetting the tiny detail that takes many an outfit from day to night in the simple swipe of an application. High-pigment is vital for a power play while slightly more subtle options that can be worn during the day are also a good addition to your lipstick wardrobe. Here we look at 12 of the best on the beauty market, from MAC’s cult favourite Ruby Roo to Tom Ford’s ever classic take on the world of red in Armie 33 from the Boys & Girls II collection and of course one of my all time favourites, Modern Matte Powder Lipstick in Flame 509 from Shiseido.