Skin Pigmentation: EVERYTHING You Need To Know

Skin Pigmentation: EVERYTHING You Need To Know

What is skin ‘pigmentation’ and how do you treat it? There are multiple types of skin pigmentation but in this article, we focus on Pigmentation, Hyper-Pigmentation and Melasma. All 3 skin conditions can be very successfully treated with laser therapy. Here’s how...

Should It Stay Or Should It Go? Living With Vascular Lesions...

Should It Stay Or Should It Go? Living With Vascular Lesions...

Vascular lesions are blood vessels that are visible through the skin. They are often referred to as spider veins, port wine stains, and birthmarks. They can occur on almost any part of the body, but are especially common on the face or legs.

Face It! The Truth About Acne...And How To Get Rid Of It For Good!

Face It! The Truth About Acne...And How To Get Rid Of It For Good!

With 95% of people experiencing acne at some point in their lives, it stands to reason that this is a big issue for many. And acne isn’t biased. It doesn’t stick to one skin type, age range or condition. It likes to mix things up and appear in unexpected areas too. Keeping acne under control can be an expensive and depressing battle for many.

The True Cost of Shaving & Waxing vs. Laser Hair Removal

The True Cost of Shaving & Waxing vs. Laser Hair Removal

The idea of NEVER having to shave or wax again is incredibly attractive to many people. It not only saves a lot of time and daily hassle, it is economically attractive as well. Many people are now turning to laser hair removal instead. So what are the true time and cost savings when you opt for laser hair removal?

Laser Therapy - Everything You Need To Know

Laser Therapy - Everything You Need To Know

Laser therapy for a variety of skin conditions such as acne, pigmentation, rosacea, vascular lesions and more is fast becoming the go-to treatment offering long-lasting and reliable results. Laser therapy is also being used to permanently remove unwanted hair.

So if you are thinking about asking your Skin Technician for laser therapy, read this article first so you get yourself completely clued up.

Top 3 anti-aging treatments for darker skin

Top 3 anti-aging treatments for darker skin

While dark skin is slower to show typical signs of aging like fine lines, deep forehead wrinkles, and crow's feet around the eyes, it is prone to uneven tone, dark spots, hyper-pigmentation, and sagging, all of which rob the skin of its youthful glow and makes us appear older than we really are.

What's your Brazilian Wax style?

What's your Brazilian Wax style?

For those who weren’t born and raised with Carnival, tiny bikinis and samba dancing, understanding the Brazilian Wax can sometimes feel like trying to find a needle in the Amazon rain-forest. But fear no more! Not only have we put together our essential top tips for (almost) pain-free waxing, here below you can see all the different styles available.

A skin analysis that goes more than skin deep

A skin analysis that goes more than skin deep

The Observ 520 is a safe and incredibly clever piece of facial analysis technology. Using skin fluorescence and polarized light illumination technology, it can expose deep layered conditions so that your Bem Estar aesthetician can more accurately and instantly reveal to you the true condition of your skin.  

HIFU Lab Treatment Explained…

HIFU Lab Treatment Explained…

HIFU stands for High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound, it’s clinically proven technology lifts and tightens the face and neck. The non-surgical treatmentworks by naturally stimulating the production of collagen, resulting in a natural, younger and firmer looking appearance. By using the latest ultrasound technology our clients have improved problem areas like sagging jowls, deep nose to mouth lines and heavy brows.

Chemical Peeling or Diamond Peeling…What’s the difference?

Chemical Peeling or Diamond Peeling…What’s the difference?

Soft, smooth and clear skin appeals to everyone, irrelevant of age or gender. Here at Bem Estar, we have excellent treatments to produce refreshed and rejuvenated skin. Peeling is ever-growing in its popularity as a facial treatment, largely because the results are quick and very visible. But which type of peel is right for you? Below, we briefly outline both Chemical and Diamond Peeling, we hope this provides you with more insights into our treatments.

To Laser or Wax? That is the question…

To Laser or Wax? That is the question…

Body hair has three stages of growth; Anagen, Catagen & Telogen. During the anagen stage, laser hair removal is the most effective since at this stage, the fully pigmented hair is still attached to the blood supply. Typically 20% of the body’s hairs are in the anagen stage at any one time, therefore you will need a series of laser hair removal sessions for the best results. Bem Estar offers discounts when you buy a package of sessions.