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5 Beauty Trends for 2015

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Be sure to keep an eye out for these 5 beauty trends in 2015: Big Bold Brows This year, the bolder the brow, the better! Even if you’ve over plucked your brows over the years, with a few tips and the right product(s), you’re on your way to creating the illusion of perfectly shaped, natural looking bold brows. Eyebrows not only frame your facial features, but they can give away your age. Thicker brows tend to give you a more youthful appearance. Supermodel Cara Delevingne is famous for rocking her uniquely bold brows on the runway. If you have droopy eyebrows and want a new and refreshed look, a Botox Brow Lift may be the solution! We are now offering 20 units of BOTOX® Cosmetic for just $75, so don’t miss out! Polished Ponytails What’s not to love about a polished ponytail? They’re classic, sophisticated and simple! A polished ponytail … Continued

New Year, New You With Body Contouring

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A New Year is a new beginning. Whether your resolution is to become more active, seek out more adventurous experiences or start taking better care of yourself, everyone wants to make the year ahead even better than the year before. While we hope you enjoyed the holidays with your friends and family indulging in the most satisfying food and drink of the year, you may now be feeling the effects. Luckily, we provide two non-surgical solutions that will allow you to shave off the holiday excess without the work! Body Contouring – Mesotherapy This year get the body you’ve always wanted with Mesotherapy! Mesotherapy is the safe, effective alternative for targeted fat reduction. Everyone has at least one area where they can never seem to reduce that excess fat, regardless of how much they diet and exercise. If you (like many) are tired of hitting the gym and still not … Continued

Bense Rewards: Our Gift To You This Holiday Season

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The holiday season is a time to treat yourself to the luxurious treatments offered by the one and only Bense SurgiSpa. There is no better time than now to start looking and feeling good both inside and out! Bense Rewards is our way of saying thank you for your loyalty. Your continued use of our services is not only a wise and beneficial choice, but it earns you special deals and discounts through our Bense Rewards program. From your head down to your toes, your body deserves the best. We provide a range of surgical and non-surgical solutions dedicated to ensuring that you are able to benefit from the most advanced technology and aesthetic treatments in the world. Feel truly amazing and receive rewards for your much-appreciated business! Students Discount Being a student is difficult. We understand that all that studying can leave you feeling stressed which is why we … Continued

Winter Skincare Essentials

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It’s that time of year again and unfortunately we have admit that although Canadian winters can be beautiful, they can also be brutal on our skin! In the wintertime, our skin tends to get drier which can lead to cracked, moisture-craving, itchy skin. For this reason it is especially important that you give your skin the extra care it needs to stay nourished and survive the winter, especially here in Newfoundland. Prepare your skin for the cold with these 6 winter beauty essentials: Moisturizer A hydrating moisturizer is a must! A moisturizer with SPF is preferred all year round because the secret to beautiful skin is skin health. It’s important to look for a cream and not a lotion because a cream is both thicker and heavier and is what our skin needs to retain moisture throughout the day. The right type of moisturizer will depend on your skin type. … Continued

5 Foods For Glowing Skin

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When it comes to beautiful skin that glows, what you put into your body may be just as important as what you put on your skin. The secret to a more youthful appearance starts with eating the right things. Here are 5 foods that give you healthy, glowing skin: Tomatoes Eating tomatoes may help to clear up acne due to lycopene, which not only makes tomatoes red but it is an anti-aging antioxidant. Lycopene may also protect the skin from the damaging effects of harmful UV rays. Although tomatoes are the best source of lycopene, other fruits containing lycopene include guavas, watermelon and grapefruit. Surprisingly, it is better absorbed through the body when it is cooked or processed. Try this recipe: Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup Green Tea There are many reasons to drink green tea and healthier, younger looking skin is one of them! Packed with antioxidants, green tea … Continued

5 Ways to Defy Your Age

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Aging is a natural part of life. Unfortunately signs of aging can show up on your face in the form of wrinkles, frown lines, and age spots, not to mention your hair. You may have a friend who seems to bathe in the fountain of youth, never aging and always glowing. Unfortunately, not everyone is this fortunate! However for those who wish to slow the aging process down, there is hope in maintaining a youthful appearance! Not only is aging inevitable, but it’s something we all have to face eventually. Here are 5 ways to defy your age: Treat Yourself Whether you treat yourself to a spa day or a little BOTOX, it all starts with taking care of yourself! Like the saying goes, when you look good, you feel good! A day at the spa is a great way to look and feel young again. Get a stress-relieving massage, … Continued

Botox vs. Juvederm – Which is Right for You?

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When it comes to anti-aging treatments, injection fillers are sweeping the nation and gaining popularity, even in Canada. With so many options available from Botox to Juvederm that rejuvenate the appearance of aging skin, how do you which one is right for you? Here we outline the main difference of Botox and Juvederm to hopefully help you narrow it down as there are minor but important differences.   Botox vs. Juvederm: Below we highlight the main differences between Botox and Juvederm, two effective injectable fillers. Botox Botox temporarily weakens the muscle which essentially reduces your ability to squint or frown It is most commonly used to smooth frown lines between the eyebrows and crow’s feet around the eyes Botox lasts anywhere from 3-4 months before it gradually begins to wear off It is more popular for those seeking preventive treatment Botox uses a refined solution of botulinum toxin type A … Continued

Botox 101

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Aging is a natural part of life, but not everybody likes the look of fine lines and wrinkles that come along with it. Fortunately, there are ways to slow the aging process so you look and feel young. It is no surprise that Botox and other injectable fillers are among the most popular non-surgical anti-aging treatments in Canada. Botox is quick, effective and has little to no downtime. The pain is minimal (like a little pinch) and the results set in within 1-2 days. Below are some questions that people commonly have about Botox. If you’re thinking about getting Botox, you want to do your research before taking the plunge. How do you know if you need Botox? If fine lines and wrinkles are bothering you, Botox is definitely something to consider. Over time facial expressions begin to become more permanent which is why some people take the preventive approach … Continued

Why Can’t I Lose Weight?

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You eat healthy and you exercise regularly, but still, you can’t seem to shake off those extra pounds. Sometimes there are genetic reasons why you can’t seem to lose that extra weight, which is why you may be having a harder time with weight loss even when exercising regularly and eating healthy. Low Resting Metabolic Rate, High Metabolic Efficiency What this means is that your body is more efficient at burning calories. Your body needs to burn less calories to maintain your energy, whether at rest or in motion, making weight loss difficult. Female Women genetically have a higher percentage of body fat, while men have a greater muscle mass. As muscle burns calories more efficiently than fat, it’s easier for women to put on the extra pounds. You’re More Weight Conscious than Health Conscious If your exercise regime and diet are targeted to get you to the perfect size … Continued

Microdermabrasion Myths

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You love your youthful, glowing skin and you want to keep it that way? We’ve got just the thing for you. Microdermabrasion is a procedure designed to gently exfoliate the skin and encourage the production of new skin cells and collagen. Its results are immediate and safe, making Microdermabrasion the fastest growing alternative to chemical and laser peels. As a smart and curious person, you’re not going to get Microdermabrasion for the first time without asking around about it, so let’s take a look at what other people are saying. Microdermabrasion is painful This statement is false. It is comfortable and most patients even find it pleasant! The Microdermabrasion piece passes over the skin, gently exfoliating the skin and massaging it. It’s unsafe It’s a common, non-surgical procedure that’s minimally invasive so there’s no need to worry. It’s also safer than chemical and laser peels. If you’re still worried, remember … Continued

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