LAWSUITS ON THE HORIZON 13. BAD PRODUCTS
Rub garlic on your feet and soon you can smell it on your breath – such is the amazing absorptive power of the skin. With such a mainline
into the circulatory and lymphatic systems, the skin is a miracle – and its role in good health cannot be underestimated. Skin can’t discriminate
between benefi cial and harmful substances and it will absorb everything it’s exposed to – for good or ill – creams, oils, treatments and potions included. As global product
houses fi ght for market share, they produce endless streams of new and ever more ‘effi cacious’ product lines which claim to reverse ageing and variously fi rm, lighten and rejuvenate the skin.
Where these products
are ineff ective, there’s less cause for concern, because this limits the potential for damage. However, where they have active ingredients, their use – especially when randomly combined – amounts to a giant experiment at the expense of the consumer and no one can accurately predict the outcome. Ethical suppliers factor
this into their R&D and ensure products are harm- less, but some compromise for commercial gain and we expect health-related issues triggered by these products to lead to a backlash from consumers. We may even see lawsuits being brought by consum- ers as compensation for conditions related to product use.
Supplements are big business, but too many can be harmful
TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING 14. OVER NOURISHMENT
Millions of people the world over take vitamin supplements for any number of reasons – to boost their health, give them better skin or even raise their sex drive. While some people may benefi t from specifi c supplementation, scientists are warning that taking extra vitamins without supervision could be a waste of money and may even be harmful. High doses of vitamin A, for example, can be linked to osteoporosis.
SETTING THE RHYTHM 15. CIRCADIAN AWARE
Organising schedules around the body’s natural clocks – our circadian rhythms – can improve mental alertness and enhance the immune system. Yet when these rhythms are disrupted by work patterns or even artifi cial light, our inner clocks are thrown. We see spas creating circadian friendly
Our inner body clock – or circadian rhythm – is in-synch with natural patterns of daylight
environments by installing ‘healthy lights’ which mimic the wavelengths and natural patterns of daylight that our biological rhythms are in-synch with. We also see spas becoming more mind- ful of the timing of treatments. Is there an optimum time to off er a more relaxing or energising massage? Many skin functions are circadian rhythmic – oil production is twice as high at noon and its temperature is higher in the evening. Of course, everyone has their own natural rhythm, but these guidelines could be used as a starting point to tailor facials.
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