By Catherine Roberts
Special Features Writer
Let’s face it – most Canadians think nothing of the damage sun worshipping does to our skin. We spend countless hours basking in it or frequent tanning beds throughout the year to ensure that well bronzed look. But eventually, we pay the price; our flesh succumbs to lines, wrinkles, and that leathery texture that makes us stand back and scream – oh no!
Before we know it, we look older than our years. Take heart. Brand new to Metro is a place where you can go to start repairing your facial skin now and then maintain its health naturally.
Native to South Korea, Yeon Kim is here to help every face attain and maintain a natural, healthy complexion. “Even as a child, I had a strong interest in cosmetics and in beauty. I always looked for ways to keep the appearance of my skin younger and brighter,” says Kim. “I looked for ways to achieve and maintain facial health without the use of surgery or other invasive techniques.”
Her quest culminated in the opening of Y Facial Bar & Beauty on April 1st. As a testament to her service and product line, Kim’s complexion truly does glow.
And, unlike most spa treatments that can eat up hours of your busy day, a full Y-Facial takes just 40 minutes. You can drop in on your lunch break without making an appointment, or book an alternative spa treatment or a private party for you and your friends.
The Y-Facial begins with the ultrasonic wave machine. Inaudible to the human ear, the ‘wave’ produces heat which penetrates deep into the outer, inner and fat layer of the skin. Then, through ion deduction – similar to magnetic attraction – contaminants and waste inside the skin are pulled from your pores, completely removing impurities. Next ion induction repairs the skin where there is existing damage. And finally, the infra-red ray penetrates deep to accelerate circulation and boost your skin’s metabolism.
The procedure is self administered and takes just 20 minutes, followed by a collagen mask, herbal cream finish and mini-massage, applied by Yeon or one of her assistants. Along with breathing new life into all skin types, this process helps erase age spots in older women and its preventative effects are strongly recommended for teens and younger women. If you find makeup applications tiresome and time consuming, try micro pigmentation, a semi-permanent makeup developed in Germany. This safe and natural looking makeup is very popular in Europe, the US, Korea and Vancouver. It is medically approved, non allergic and lasts one to five years.
Kim now holds license to offer Long-Time-Liner® Conture ® Makeup in Halifax. Go to www.longtimeliner.com for more information on this treatment. Imagine waking up with your eyebrows perfectly arched, eyes lined and/or your lips lined and filled with the perfect colour shade that lasts and lasts. You’ll save time and money
Kim is offering a grand-opening introductory special until the end of May. Treat yourself to a Y-Facial for just $29.99 – a $70 value – and take advantage of her spa packages that save you even more. Face it – your skin will love you for it! Visit the Web site www.yfacialbar.com or call 446-4046 for more information. Y Facial Bar is conveniently located at 6172 Quinpool Road, across from the Atlantic SuperStore.
