Philosophy...how it all began
When I studied Beauty Therapy, I was disappointed in the lack of beauty products and services that were totally natural and chemical-free. It seemed to be “hype in a very expensive bottle”. Already a qualified naturopath, medical herbalist and aromatherapist, I set about creating my own, home based natural beauty clinic.

My vision of a natural beauty clinic started from the ground up:
· Grow it. Extract it. Distill it. Make it effective. Use only natural ingredients. Include the healing properties of our NZ native plants. And so Careem Natural Skincare was born.
· Pay attention to my clients' health and emotional wellbeing. Use healing touch to restore balance. Massage, Reiki, Bach Flowers, suppplements...whatever it took.
· Teach clients that healthy skin starts on the inside. Eat fresh, home grown, healthy whole foods. A
garden must be useful: grow plants that heal us, feed us or contribute to our well being. Naturopathic advice is simply part of the service.

Then I set some in-clinic guidelines:
· Reduce the chemical load. Use chemical-free wax & less toxic nail polish. Do not apply extra chemicals to the body in our already chemical-laden lifestyle.
· Select in-clinic Beauty equipment that is non-invasive. It must enhance the natural process of the skin to repair and renew itself.
· Gentle suction and galvanic treatments give rapid results that are visible straight away.
· Bella Vi Natural mineral makeup gives excellent coverage, feels and looks light  and leaves a healthy glow.
 
If this resonates with you, check out my facial options, healing touch through massage,  plus the range of beauty treatments. For best results I recommend one of the package deals.
 

Our natural mineral makeup range from Tauranga, NZ - Bella Vi- just keeps getting better. If you already use Bella Vi's powder foundation, you will know how easy it is to apply with a brush. Just fluff and go! To avoid too much powder cramming onto your brush,  Bella Vi recently introduced a filter that limits how much comes out of the container- it is now far easier to work with.
Not satisfied with that, Melissa and her team have gone on to develop more products - ones we have all been waiting for:

•  SPF15 moisturiser - to get the base right first so that your makeup sits "quietly" on the skin
  
• concealer - so quick & easy to apply with the special dual brush (dark circles, pigmentation, red veins, pimples etc)
  
• liquid foundations - for a full coverage. Needs very little- applied with a soft brush for best results
  
• pressed compacts - for travel and touch ups when you are on the go, also best appplied with a brush
  

 I have seen these products just this week, at a training for beauty therapists. We learned how different skin types require different combinations of product. Formulated with natural and organic ingredients, in an Italian laboratory exclusively for Bella Vi, I am very impressed at their quality and the results they give. Yes, we were all allowed to practice - imagine the excitement - a room full of beauty therapists, all keen to try the new stuff!

Outcome:
Natural, light, organic, beautiful makeup for all ages and all skin types - including the most sensitive skins- easily achieved without all that "faffing around". When you have the right tools, the right solution for your skin and learn the right methods, you will never look better. And because Bella Vi are the manufacturers, there is no "middle man", so it doesn't cost the earth.

Coming soon: Careem Client Event
Want to come along and learn more?
If you would like an invitation to a demonstration of the new Bella Vi product range, click here to email me and I will be in touch.