CSpa Blog
The Carlton Hotel Group have six luxury spa hotels across Ireland, all of which offer the ultimate C Spa experience unique to the Carlton Group. Through our new C Spa blog we hope to offer advice and help on treatments, skin care and general well being with advice from our trained therapists and staff in all of our luxury spa hotels.
Posted: 2011-08-03 15:00:00
We are always on the lookout for some time stopping skin care products! Peat has hit the headlines recently for its outstanding preserving qualities which can help combat ageing and enhance wellness. Yes moor peat from Irish bogs has not only been shown to have powerful anti-ageing effects on the skin but it also has excellent moisture retaining properties which enhance skins elasticity. Moor peat has anti-bacterial, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and has antioxidant benefits. When peat is applied to the skin, it is absorbed by the epidermis cells of your skin. This causes an exchange of ions where the harmful positive ions in the skins tissues are exchanged for rejuvenating negative ions in the moor peat. These particles are then captured in the circulatory system an ...
Posted: 2011-07-21 12:30:00
Protection from the sun is the single most effective means to maintaining young and healthy looking skin. One of the most common skin concerns is premature ageing caused by over-exposure to the suns rays. Sun damage is caused when there is no protection from the sun, just a few minutes each day over the years can cause noticeable changes in the skin. Over time age spots, freckles, leathery skin, fine wrinkles, and a blotchy complexion are all traced to sun exposure. Sunscreen plays a major part at reducing sun damage. Look for a sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays, and a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or more. Be sure to apply it about 15-30 minutes before exposure. Stay protected even on cloudy days and during the winter months. It is recommended to wear face & ne ...
Posted: 2011-07-07 15:00:00
Soften your soles and prepare for a summer of flip-flops with this latest new beauty craze!The Garra Ruffa are incredible little fish. They love nothing more than to gently nibble and remove dead skin from your hands & feet. Each fish will release a healing enzyme and very gently exfoliate the dead skin cells from your feet whilst leaving healthy skin untouched. The clever little guys will stimulate acupuncture points which will stimulate blood supply, assist the nervous system and release tension and fatigue. The Doctor fish are unique freshwater fish that live to serve you! Work that might take you half an hour with a pumice stone takes just minutes with a small army of fish working on it!As well as removing dead skin, the fish are said to be beneficial in battling sk ...
Posted: 2011-06-02 15:00:00
Summer is in full swing and more and more, seasonal fruit is all around us. What a perfect addition to the hot weather! Sweet & juicy, it certainly adds a lighter and fresher touch to summer. There is no better time to take advantage, summer is blessed with the best tasting variety of fruits to quench your thirst and keep you cool. So rush to the organic fruit shop and collect the best of the season but remember to get there early as you want to get the best that is on offer. How about a rainbow a day for the kids, get different colored fruits & vegetables to include in the diet and make it more enjoyable. Berries and cherries are full of anti oxidants with the least calorie value. Throw them into the freshly prepared yogurt or bowl of cereal to make it sweet and crunchy. ...
Posted: 2011-05-25 00:00:00
Skin is the largest organ in the body and protects against external dust, wind, cold, pressure, stroke, chemicals, micro organisms, water loss and radiation. If the skin is not cared for, you will have to pay the consequences especially in the summer months due to the amount of heat, dust and radiation the skin has to handle. Simple and effective Ayurvedic home remedies can help you to maintain healthy skin not only in the summer but through out the year. Apart from the regular precautions we take in summer like high factor sun block, moisturiser’s with added SPF, and drinking plenty of water here are some interesting things you could follow in the summer season. A word about moisturizing though; putting moisturisers and sun block on the skin only provides a temporary ...
Posted: 2011-05-16 11:00:00
The change of season.....The summer is here again. The sun shine, longer days, holidays, beaches……the expectations are high during these months. Summer season according to Ayurveda is the season of heat or the Grishma ritu, which is characterised by the bright sun shine. This reduces the kapha dosha and increases the vata dosha in the body which means the body can suffer from extreme dehydration if it is not carefully monitored. The summer months can bring qualities like heat and dryness, yes even in Ireland! Which can be very harsh on the body, these characteristics correspond to the attributes of pitta dosha as well. Which means in the summer pitta will also be increased in the body, and the routine for summer should focus on decreasing pitta or the heat of ...
Posted: 2011-03-30 11:00:00
Turmeric is a wonderful herb that’s medicinal and culinary benefits were well known for centuries. Scientific research shows that it has been used in India as medicine, a beauty enhancer, a dyeing agent, and as a spice for cooking for thousands of years. Turmeric was introduced to Europe by the world traveller Marco Polo and has been a favourite spice of the Western world ever since. It is also used as a potent anti poison in Latin American countries. In Ayurveda, turmeric is considered as a very effective remedy for skin, lungs, intestinal and liver disorders and toxins. Some of the properties of turmeric include antiseptic, anti allergic, anti inflammatory, antibacterial, appetizer, cardio vascular, carminative, diuretic, and stimulant. To give skin a fresh look and glow, ...
