Who doesn't know everything these days? From the internet to reality shows of every sort, knowledge is inescapable! But do you think that you are a Spa expert? Do you know all there is to know about the Pure lifestyle? Then take this short quiz to see if you know your stuff!
1. True or False: You can’t use moisturizer if you have oily skin.
2. True or False: If you wax, your hair will grow back thicker, faster & darker.
3. True or False: You have to be naked to get a massage.
4. True or False: Artificial nails are the best solution for problem nails.
5. True or False: Pregnant women cannot be massaged.
6. True or False: Popping pimples will make them disappear.
7. True or False: It’s got to hurt to be effective.
8. True or False: The higher the SPF, the better the protection.
9. Spa trips are a luxury and are only for special occasions.
Answer key:
1. FALSE! Most moisturizers are non-comedogenic, which means they won’t clog your pores. In fact, what most people don’t realize is that if you have oily skin, it is most often the result of DRY SKIN! Basically when your skin is dry, it sends a signal to your sebaceous glands telling it to produce oil in the hopes of trying to balance out your skin. But the result is just globs of oil on your face! (Normally the only exception to this is anyone around the age of puberty in which it is hormones, not dry skin causing the oil.) So moisturizer is just what oily skin really needs!
2. FALSE! Waxing gets hair from the root, which means you will stay smooth longer, but has no effect on the composition of your hair!
3. FALSE! You can undress to your comfort level and still leave feeling relaxed and refreshed!
4. FALSE! Covering up nail problems will not make them go away and may even make them worse. Artificial nails can trap moisture, providing an excellent environment for bacteria and fungus to grow
5. FALSE! Massage is perfectly safe in all trimesters of normal pregnancies and actually can be beneficial. Pure Spa does recommend that you get your physicians approval.
6. TRUE & FALSE! While popping may make the pimple itself go away, you may find yourself with a permanent SCAR! You may have heard the saying, “there is a time and a place for everything.” Well this is true when it comes to ridding yourself of those zits! Popping them at the wrong time will leave you with a face full of scars, and those are ten times harder to get rid of then the original problem! And believe it or not, but there is a science to pimple popping, one that only a licensed esthecian knows! So please for the sake of that beautiful face, go to the professionals!
7. FALSE! While it's not for everyone, many people benefit greatly from deep tissue massage as it releases tightness deep in the muscles, tendons, fascia, relieving discomfort in the body and allowing more freedom of movement. There may be some discomfort as the tightness is being released, which should stop as soon as the therapist releases pressure. There should never be true pain during the massage. It's not about "no pain, no gain". The key is to communicate with the massage therapist so the depth of the massage is right for you!
8. FALSE! In actuality, any SPF that is higher than 50 is giving you no added protection! In fact the FDA is currently in the process of enforcing harsher provisions on all SPF’s over 50, because they are simply nothing but an advertising gimmick. But make sure you are lathering up with at least SPF 30 to stay safe! Additionally, if you’re not using a broadband spectrum SPF, (which is the kind that protects you against UVA, the rays that cause cancer and signs of aging, and UVB rays, the kind that burn your skin,) you’re not getting the proper protection you really need!
9. FALSE! Do you exercise only on special occasions? Massage is not a luxury, but a necessity! Massage has proven health benefits. Stress reduction, lower blood pressure and increased flexibility are just a few. Is it really a “luxury” to take one hour a week to do something good for you? We don’t think so.
So how did you do? Are you a spa savvy or do you need a little refresher course? No matter what your spa knowledge level, Pure Spa is always here to answer any and all your questions! Just head to our Facebook page and click on our “Ask a Therapist” (Welcome) link! There you can submit your questions, anonymously if you so choose, and you will receive an answer soon after!
