Welcome to Arieswilson's Facial Room

Announcement! The Facial Room is now on Facebook!

2011-04-05T22:30:00.005+08:00

That's right, folks!

It's my pleasure to announce that The Facial Room is now on Facebook.

So, let's get connected now on http://facebook.com/facialroom for the latest updates and let me know what you think. Any feedback is welcome.

See you there, folks!

Cheers! :D

Wilson Lim

The Facial Room
Hp : 9225 9058
Email : facialroom.sg@gmail.com
Web : http://facialroom.webs.com
Blog : http://arieswilson.blogspot.com
Facebook : http://facebook.com/facialroom *** NEW!***

New Website and Email Addresses

2010-09-30T21:42:00.002+08:00

Dear friends and valued clients,

Thank you for your support all this while.

Please be informed that my updated website and email addresses are as follows.

Web : http://facialroom.webs.com

Email : facialroom.sg@gmail.com

Thank you once again.

cheers! :D

Wilson Lim

The Facial Room
Business Registration No. : 53176693D
H/p : 92259058
Email : facialroom.sg@gmail.com
Web : http://facialroom.webs.com
Blog : http://arieswilson.blogspot.com

Announcement! New "Refer-A-Friend" Promotion!

2008-07-17T22:29:00.005+08:00

That's right, my dear friends and valued clients!

Now, you can enjoy :

1) FREE Professional Eyebrow Trimming worth S$8, when your friend does any single professional facial treatment ( not referring to Professional Eyebrow Trimming and/or Eye Revitalising Treatment),

or,

2) FREE Eye Revitalising Treatment worth S$22, when your friend signs up for any facial packages / programs.

Terms and Conditions :

a) The referrer must be an existing client of The Facial Room to enjoy the above promotion.

b) The complimentary service is only redeemable at The Facial Room. Prior notice of service redemption by the referrer is required.

c) The validity period for redemption of complimentary service is 2 months from the date the referred individual purchases a service or program..

d) This promotion can only be used once for each new referral.

e) Complimentary services are not exchangeable for cash.

f) The Facial Room reserves the right to amend, withdraw or terminate this promotion, without prior notice.

The more friends you bring, the more freebies you get to enjoy.

It's that simple!

All the best, and see ye soon! :D

wilson lim

The Facial Room
web : www.freewebs.com/facialroom

Announcement! On Reservist Training from 14 July '08 ( Mon) till 17 July '08 ( Thur).

2008-06-22T17:28:00.006+08:00

Dear valued friends and clients,

Please be informed that I will not be available from 14 July 2008 ( Monday) till 17 July 2008 ( Thursday), as I will be on reservist training during this period.

Do fix your appointments with me outside this period ya.

Thank you, bros and sisses!

All the best in your endeavours! ;)

wilson lim

The Facial Room
web : www.freewebs.com/facialroom

Announcement! My New, Better and More User-friendly website is Up! Log On Today.

2008-05-23T19:41:00.007+08:00

Dear friends and clients,

Thanks for your kind support and invaluable feedback.

I've been working on a new website lately to either replace this blog, or act as an extension to it. And i'm delighted to announce that it's finally up now.

The new website at http://www.freewebs.com/facialroom is better structured and more user-friendly with multiple pages for easy browsing, as opposed to this blog in which all the information i'd wished to display were jam-packed into one page. For this reason, I offer my sincere apologies for unintentionally causing confusion to some of my readers of this blog.

Do log on to my new website now at http://www.freewebs.com/facialroom. Feel free to comment and let me know what you think of it ya. I will continually improve on it from time to time, so as to make your surfing experience a most pleasurable one.

Looking forward to your continued support and invaluable feedback.

Thank you, guys and gals!

Cheers!

Wilson Lim

New Announcement! House Call Services Now Available!

2008-05-06T16:42:00.030+08:00

Yes, that's right, my dear friends and clients!

Due to popular demand, I've now made my professional facial and skin care services ( as listed below) available right at your doorstep.... anywhere in Singapore.

1) Professional Eyebrow Trimming - S$40
2) Mole/Spot Removal - 1st spot : S$45 ; Subsequent spot : S$10 each
3) Quick-Fix Treatment - S$60
4) Purifying Treatment - S$70
5) Rejuvenating Treatment - S$80
6) Chest/Back Acne treatment - S$90

Package Promotions ( applicable to nos. 3 to 6)
a) 7 sessions + 1 FOC, or
b) 10 sessions + 2 FOC

Terms and conditions
i) You should provide and get ready your own facial couch/bed and at least 1 power point, by the appointed time.

ii) Advanced notice of at least 3 days is required for booking via call / SMS. Any cancellation/reschedule of appointment should be notified through call or SMS in not less than 24 hours prior to actual appointment.

iii) In the unfortunate event if a client decides not to receive any service upon my arrival, there will be a penalty charge of S$30 for transport and time incurred.

iv) All fees paid are non-refundable.

Please abide strictly by my simple terms and conditions.

Thank you.

Call / SMS 9225 9058 now to fix a skincare appointment at the comfort of your own home. For serious clients only.

See ye!

Cheers! ;)

Wilson Lim

* Note : Above pricings are applicable for house call services only. For clients who use my in-house services, please scroll down and refer to the respective pricings under " Treatments Available" to the right. Thank you.

The Importance of Pure, Energised Water

2008-05-03T19:36:00.007+08:00

Right.... Today, I'm going to share with you the importance of clean, energised water to our skin and body health.

We all know that man cannot survive without water for more than 3 days. But do you also know that the quality of the water we drink and use on our skin has a direct effect on the quality of our skin and body health?

Water is more than just one of our basic needs. It is also a natural detoxifier and moisturiser. The purer the water is, the more toxins and other impurities it is able to remove from the skin and from within the body. While the more energised the water is, the quicker it is to be absorbed by our cells for better cell metabolism. ( Energised water is water whose molecules contain higher energy levels and are in much smaller clusters, than ordinary water).

And the benefits of good skin care products can only be optimised with the accompanying use of purer and better water. It would indeed make little sense if one invests much in good quality facial products and treatments, but does not invest in better water.

Some of the benefits as shared by those who use pure and energised water include :
1)better complexion with reduced sensitivity and dryness, when they use it to cleanse their skin.
2)healthier hair with reduced hair falls and breakages, when they rinse or spray their hair with it.
3)better overall health, when they drink it.

Not only that, purer and more energised water tastes better and quenches thirst faster too, than ordinary water.

And this is precisely why at Arieswilson's Little Skin Care Oasis, I only use Reverse Osmosis Water in all your skin care therapies. It is a highly purified form of energised water, yielded from Reverse Osmosis technology. For I believe that with good products and technology, there must be good water to accompany them in order to bring out the full benefits of the treatments.

This is another reason why Arieswilson's Little Skin Care Oasis is your preferred choice for your skin care needs. Simply because the services I offer is truly value for money.

Now, that is not enough. If you think you can afford it, you should invest in better water at your home too, not just for yourself, but also for your family.

Before I end, please be reminded to drink lots of water, to prevent dehydration. The weather in the past several days has been insanely hot here in Singapore, as if the earth is openly displaying hostility and contempt toward mankind. My dad felt, however, that the earth is falling sick, because of mankind's overwhelming acts of pollutions.

No matter what, please take good care of your health by drinking up more water, my dear friends and clients. And let's work together to reduce pollutions too.

Cheers, everyone!

Wilson Lim

( Note: This material is educational, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical concern, please consult your physician.)

Frequently Asked Questions

2008-03-19T16:22:00.015+08:00

Hi again, my valued friends and clients!

My sincere apologies for the long lapse in my contribution of new articles, due to work commitment. At the same time, I also wish to express my heartfelt appreciation to all my readers for your time in reading my posts.

Right, today, I'd like to share with you some of the more frequently asked questions posed by my clients. I hope through this sharing of knowledge, it would benefit those who are genuinely concerned about their complexions and skins.

1) How to remove scars and How many treatment sessions do I need?

Ans : It is important to note that scars are damages caused to the skin over a prolonged period of time. Therefore, undoing the damage is definitely not an overnight affair. It takes time to see improvement. Moreover, even with the most advanced technology available currently, it might still not be possible to remove scars, especially the deep pitted ones, 100%. If there is any establishment that claims to be able to do that, they are probably not being truthful enough. Most certainly, their claims are more hype than facts.

However, that alone is no cause for despair. Hope still abounds in the reduction or improvement of scars to one's satisfaction, as long as his/her expectation is managed properly.

There are many different kinds of scar treatments available in various salons, spas, clinics and hospitals. Some of these treatments include : Laser Treatments, Intense Pulsed Light ( IPL), Light and Heat Energy ( LHE), Radio Frequency ( RF), Diamond Peel, Chemical/Acid Peel and Fillers Injection ( of either Collagen, Hyaluronic acid, fat or silicone), etc.

Chemical/ Acid Peels work on the principle of exfoliating the skin, through chemical reaction with it. Although it's a good treatment for scars, the level of acidity is difficult to control, even in the most experienced hands. Therefore, it can sometimes be rather unstable and run relatively higher risks of over-exfoliation or “burns” than other more advanced treatments. Moreover, the downtime after each session is long ( about 3 days to a week). Prolonged exposure to chemical/acid peels may also increase photo-sensitivity of the skin. Therefore, this form of treatment is losing in popularity, fast becoming obsolete and replaced by more advanced technologies and methods.

IPL and LHE are just a few of the many light-based treatments available in the market. They work on the principle of light and heat effects on the skin's pigment cells, to induce external exfoliation and internal collagen growth. Although the technologies employed are advanced, their stability is still questionable, and is highly dependent on the colour of one's skin. As a general rule of thumb, the darker the skin, the higher the risk involved.

RF technology is an old technology applied in a new way. Originally used several years ago to treat joint inflammation such as arthritis, it was soon discovered that the skin on the treated area also became smoother and firmer, which makes it ideal for skin rejuvenation as well. RF works on the principle of “ cooking” the dermis layer of the skin at a temperature of about 50 degrees Celsius. It is at this temperature that is most ideal for production of collagen at its peak, within the skin. With more collagen ( which are the basic building blocks of our skin), the dented areas of our skin can become denser and fuller, thus reducing the appearance of scars, fine lines and wrinkles.

Injection of fillers introduces a foreign substance ( eg bovine collagen) into targeted areas ( such as indented scars and wrinkles) of the skin to “puff” them up. Although the result is almost instant, it appears to be temporary. Because foreign collagen is not retained in the skin for long, due to our body's natural detoxification process. A “re-filling/top-up” session is required once every few months for continual maintenance.

I offer advanced Diamond Peel or Microdermabrasion treatment for scar revision. Because it works on the principle of mechanical abrasion on the skin for increased exfoliation and promotion of collagen growth, without the involvement of any chemical reaction, it is deemed as one of the safest and most stable treatments for scars. Moreover, it is my treatment of choice for scar revision, because it is affordable for most people and there have been no documentary proofs to say that other more advanced technologies such as IPL, LHE or even RF outperform it in terms of the degree of improvement and duration offered for scar revision. Results are also much more lasting than injections, as long as there are no occurrences of new or fresh scars.

More likely, when it comes to the different kinds of scar treatments available, I feel it is only a matter of different approaches used, preferences of the consumers ( amid all the hypes generated), and how well each consumer's skin responds to a particular kind of treatment.

Right, coming back to scars, they can be classified into 3 main categories : shallow, moderate and severe. Generally, it may take as short as just 8 sessions of Diamond Peel treatments for shallow scars, 12 sessions for moderate ones, and probably 20 sessions or even more for severe cases, in order for the improvements to be significant enough or noticeable. Fortnightly visits are recommended.

Shallow scars and faint marks may be able to recover almost fully, if not fully. However, much larger and deeper ones may only improve by up to 30%, although a higher degree of improvement is still possible with more sessions.

Therefore, it is of paramount importance for the client to ask himself/herself, “ How much improvement in my scars is good enough?”. By being more realistic in our expectations of our own skin, we will be less prone to disappointment. That's why I'm here to help you manage your expectations.

Feel free to call 9225 9058 to make an appointment with me at your earliest convenience. I am confident that I will be able to help address your concerns and skin care needs.

2) Why do i always seem to have pimples or acne breakouts around my mouth and chin?

Ans : The occurrence of pimple or acne breakouts on an area of skin usually signifies that the hygiene level of that skin region has been compromised.

And if the breakouts occur around the mouth region, it probably means that the area is not sufficiently clean, especially after a meal.

Know that wiping the mouth alone after meals is not enough to remove food stains and oil completely. Even minor food stains and oil can form an invisible layer on the skin surface, clogging up the pores. This, in turn, provides acne-causing bacteria with nourishment and a conducive environment for them to proliferate.

After every meal, it is important to rinse the mouth and chin regions thoroughly, before dabbing dry with a clean piece of tissue or kerchief. I'm certain that with consistent practice of this habit, you will see tremendous improvement in the localised acne breakouts within a short time.

3) After my acne gets better from the treatments I've received, is there any guarantee that it will not come back?

Ans : After your doctor treats you of a cold or fever, will you still fall sick again? A good doctor may be able to treat many ailments, but even he cannot vouch that you won't fall sick again. It all depends on how well you take care of your own body.

Similarly, the treatments you've received here are definitely helpful. However, undergoing treatments alone is not enough to keep acne at bay.

You will also need to adhere to a strict skin care regimen at home, through the use of the right facial or skincare products, in accompaniment with a well-balanced diet, a healthy lifestyle and the right habits.

Then and only then, will you be able to really say “ Sayonara” to acne. Or, at least, you won't need to face it so often. Haha!

Right, that's all from me for now. I truly hope my sharing here proves helpful.

Thank you for reading.

Until next time.....

Cheers! ;)

Wilson Lim

( Note: This material is educational, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical concern, please consult your physician.)

Going Back for Reservist Training from 18 Feb '08 to 29 Feb '08

2008-02-12T15:39:00.000+08:00

hihi, everybody!

please note the following temporary changes in my business hours.

for the period of 18 Feb '08 ( Mon) to 29 Feb '08 ( Fri), i'll most probably only be available on 23 Feb '08 ( Sat) and 24 Feb '08 ( Sun), from 12 noon to 8pm. because i will be on reservist training during this period.

do SMS me to book your appointment for the above 2 days ( subject to availability of time slots) at your earliest convenience, if i'm unable to answer your call.

sorry for any inconvenience caused.

take care ya, friends!

cheers!

wilson lim

Happy Lunar New Year to all my valued friends and clients!

2008-02-06T22:38:00.000+08:00

Wishing you and your families a most prosperous and fruitful Lunar New Year!

Happy Lunar New Year, everyone!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Cheers! ;)

wilson lim

Basic Facial Grooming Tips : Looking Younger and More Presentable

2008-01-28T17:38:00.000+08:00

Right, we all know that taking care of our complexion is of paramount importance, simply because having a better complexion helps open doors to more opportunities in life.

Aside from consistently improving and/or maintaining our skin health, we should also not neglect 3 other important ( but often overlooked) aspects of our facial skin, namely : our eyebrows, nostril hair and blemishes.

1) Our Eyebrows

If our eyes are the windows to our soul, then our eyebrows must most certainly be the curtains that adorn them. If such were the case, shouldn't we take good care of our eyebrows as well?

For anyone, having neat and tidy eyebrows of appropriate thickness not only makes him/her look younger, but also more presentable at the same time. It is, therefore, significant to have our eyebrows trimmed on a regular basis ( eg. fortnightly or monthly), especially if our eyebrows are bushy and unkempt.

I offer professional eyebrow trimming ( with FOC facial cleansing and toning) @ only S$8. Remember to look for me, for a neater and more presentable pair of eyebrows ya. ( Please call 9225 9058 to make an appointment. Thank you.)

2) Nostril Hair

As we progress with age, these little hair tend to creep out of our nostrils and make their unpleasant appearance. Yes, that is also one of the many signs of aging, aside from pigmentary disorders, wrinkles, fine lines and sagging skin, etc.

It is, therefore, imperative to keep them in their places by trimming them regularly.

I also offer professional nostril hair trimming ( with FOC facial cleansing and toning) @ only S$8. Satisfaction guaranteed. ( Please call 9225 9058 to make an appointment. Thank you.)

3) Blemishes

Blemishes appear as unsightly pigmentary stains on the skin. Often, they are left behind after an acne heals.

These can be covered up quite easily with oil-free and skin-coloured concealers or foundations, which are available at most local pharmacies.

Alright, I hope my sharing today proves helpful. Onward to a younger YOU!

Do stay tuned for my next newsletter on skin care.... coming to you soon.

Thank you for reading.

Gong Xi Fa Cai, everyone!.... Until next time! ;)

( Note: This material is educational, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical concern, please consult your physician.)

Basic Face Care Tips, Part 1 - Becoming Acne-Free

2008-01-19T16:47:00.000+08:00

Do you know that our skin is our body's largest organ?

Do you also know that the state of our skin's health often reflects the state of our inner health, or the level of hygiene in our body's internal system as well?

For example, when a person is suffering from severe acne breakout, there are often more than one factor contributing to this skin disorder.

It is, therefore, essential to adopt a holistic approach to treat the root of the disorder, through both external care and internal care.

Below are some helpful tips on how we can really have an acne-free complexion.

A - External Care

The "Dos"

1) Wash the face at least 2 times a day with a suitable facial wash, such as my Purifying Cleanser, to remove impurities. Spend at least 5 minutes on each cleansing session. When washing the face, it is better to apply firm pressure with whole palms in upward circular motion on the entire facial skin, with at least 2 times more repetitions on the acne-prone regions. Also, clean behind the ears.

2) Exfoliate skin to remove excessive keratin ( dead skin cells) at least 2 times a week with a suitable facial scrub. A good recommendation is my Revitalising Scrub. The direction of use is similar to washing the face. However, care should be taken to be more gentle on acne to avoid popping them accidentally.

3) Apply a deep-cleansing clay-based mask, such as my Purifying Mask enhanced with Pure American Green Clay, to further draw out stubborn impurities and nourish the skin at the same time. Use it at least 2 times a week, preferably before bed-time. Leave it on the skin for about 30 minutes each time, before rinsing off with water.

4) Soothe the skin with a soothing toner, such as my Desensitising Toner, everytime after masking and washing the face.

5) Use cleaner and more energised water for your skin for better results.

6) Visit your professional skin care therapist weekly for treatment of severe acne, or at least monthly, for maintenance.

7) Have an early and sufficient night's rest, and follow an orderly sleeping pattern. This allows our body's internal "filters" ( such as the kidneys and liver) to more effectively carry out detoxification process within the body.

The "Don'ts"

1) Do not scratch, pop or squeeze your own pimples or acne, as doing so will most certainly increase the risk of further infections and thereby, worsening your existing condition, and causing unnecessary scarring.

2) Do not allow your facial hygiene to be compromised by touching your face with unwashed hands, or any objects with questionable level of hygiene.

B - Internal Care

The "Dos"

1) Consume more alkaline foods, such as fruits and vegetables in your daily diet.

2) Improve your colon hygiene with a good colon cleansing product ( especially those which are also enhanced with good Bifidus bacteria to maintain a healthy pH value of our colon environment) at least once a month.

3) Drink ample clean and energised water to promote healthy metabolism of skin cells.

4) Where there's input, there must be output. A healthy discharge of waste matters is also vital for good skin health.

The "Don'ts"

1) Cut down on or avoid acidic foods, such as barbequed food, deep-fried oily meat, etc, as these will accumulate more toxins in our body.

2) Cut down on or avoid smoking and drinking, as these will also accumulate more toxins in our body.

3)Don't mistreat your body, by introducing more toxins to it and causing your body's important "filters", such as the kidneys, colon and liver, to overload. The maltreatment of our body will often show through our skin and complexion, when excessive toxins leak into our bloodstreams and wreak havoc from within.

I hope the above information proves useful in helping you achieve optimum skin health.

Do check back again for my next newsletter on skin care!

Cheers!

....and Gong Xi Fa Cai, everyone! woho!

( Note: This material is educational, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical concern, please consult your physician.)

A Tinge of My New Venue

2008-01-14T16:49:00.000+08:00

Hi,

please take a look at some snapshots of my new venue.... Sorry, the resolution was miserably low, though.... I hope you won't mind.

Take care ya.... and see you soon! ;)

cheers!

Announcement! New Venue and Price List!

2008-01-14T16:28:00.002+08:00

To all my dearest friends and valued clients,

Thank you for your trust in and patience with me these past several days, as I moved my skincare salon operation from Joo Chiat to my residence at Bishan.

I truly appreciate your understanding and encouragement during this brief difficult time.

Although the decision to move may not have been easy, it is with great delight that I announce today that my new venue is now ready for business.

Please do note the new address as follows.

BLOCK 154 BISHAN STREET 13 #07-02 SINGAPORE 570154

It's only 15 minutes' walk from Bishan MRT, or 5 minutes' bus ride from Bishan Bus Interchange, via Bus Service No. : 410 ( Green plate only).

My new business hours are :

3pm to 9pm, Mondays to Fridays.
5pm to 9pm on Saturdays, and
11am to 8pm on Sundays.

Treatments available
1) Eyebrow Trimming ( with FOC cleansing and toning) - S$8 ( approx. 15 mins)
2) Mole/Spot Removal - 1st spot : S$15; subsequent spot : S$10 per spot ( avg 3 to 5 mins per spot)
3) Eye Revitalising Treatment - S$20 ( approx. 20 mins)
4) Quick-Fix Treatment ( FOC eye massage, no extraction) - S$25 ( approx. 30 mins)
5) Guasa Facial Treatment ( FOC eye massage, no extraction) - S$30 ( approx. 45 mins)
6) Purifying Treatment ( FOC eye massage) - S$36 ( approx. 60 mins)
7) Exfoliative Treatment ( FOC eye massage) - S$45 ( approx. 65 mins)
8) Deep Moisturising Treatment ( FOC full facial massage) - S$50 ( approx. 70 mins)
9) Ultra-whitening Treatment ( FOC full facial massage) - S$60 ( approx. 80 mins)
10) Microdermabrasion/diamond peel ( FOC full facial massage) - S$88 ( approx. 90 mins)

Add-on Treatments
a) Vitamin C Eye Mask - S$8
b) Facial Ampoule ( Purifying/Collagen/Whitening/Vitamin C/Soothing)- S$8
c) Eye Pouch Ampoule - S$10

Package promotions
1) 7 sessions + 1 FOC, or
2) 10 sessions + 2 FOC.

Feel free to call/sms me @ 9225 9058 to make an appointment.

Looking forward to seeing you wonderful people again!

Thank you once again for your support and patience.

Cheers!

Wilson Lim
your professional skin care therapist
ITEC-UK certified