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3 Letter from Roseanne Roseanne welcomes the community to the latest issue of SERENE Magazine

Product Spotlight jane ireland’s Tantasia Self Tanner is profiled.

Protection your Skin from Sun Rays! SERENE tip toward protecting you skin from those harmful sun rays.

SERENE News Latest news and offers from The Body Serene Day Spa

Questions & Answers with Dr. Jennifer Dupré SERENE Magazine sits down with Dr. Jennifer Dupré, Chief Physician of The Welcare Center, to discuss sunscreens and protecting yourself from the sun.

Team Spotlight Sharon Gulick & Christine Klementisz are profiled by SERENE Magazine.

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EDITOR/WRITERRoseanne KlementiszDESIGNERJoshua SeasholtzCONTRIBUTORSThe Welcare Center The Body Serene Day Spa jane iredaleADDRESSSERENE Magazine The Body Serene Day Spa 4007 Skippack Pike Skippack, PA 19474TEL610.584.7284FAX610.584.8098EMAILrelax@thebodyserene.com

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The prospect of springtime creates a feeling of excitement and possibility completely unique to any other season. I visited the “Paris in Spring” flower show yesterday and those familiar urges to plant and create beauty came right to the surface!

We seem to have a universal desire to go through rituals of renewal at this time of year and it is such a welcome shift after a particularly cold and snowy winter!

At The Body Serene, we have already begun our focus on the “freshening” of our space and offerings. We have found new treasures for our boutique so our customers will have delightful and affordable accessories and notions to enhance their spring look.

Each of our service teams have been spending time on education to expand their talents and knowledge base to best serve our community and we have decorated the spa so that everyone who walks through our doors is reminded of the lovely seasons ahead!

We are also thrilled to announce the launch of our new Body Serene Website! This updated version is designed to be easy and fun to connect with all things Body Serene! Check it out and tell us what you think!

So, if a little springtime renewal is what you or someone you love may need, come spend a little time with us. We are so excited to help you uncover the beauty and wellness just waiting to awaken!

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Roseanne Klementisz is the owner of The Body Serene.

Located in the heart of Skippack Village, The Body Serene is one of area’s finest day spas.

TIP PROTECTING FROM THOSE SUN RAYS! As you venture out into the sunshine this spring, don’t forget to protect your face from the aging rays! It is easy to multi-purpose your daily regimen with the amazing Glymed and jane iredale products that contain SPF protection!

What to do: After cleansing and treating your face, moisturize with Glymed’s Photo-Age Environmental Protection Gel. This lightweight, non-oily gel provides physical sun blockers, moisture and green tea to provide antioxidant defense against future sun damage.

Next: Brush over face, eyelids and neck with any jane iredale mineral foundation to even skin tone and add further protection.

You’ll be walking out the door with a total of 35 SPF and a youthful, radiant glow!

The new natural self tanner from jane iredale – THE SKIN CARE MAKEUP

You know the signs of a self-tan gone wrong. Orange streaks on elbows, stained pillows and towels, ugly palms and the unpleasant after-smell that lingers all day. And yet we’ll put ourselves through this because we all think we look better with a tan and we don’t want the guilt attached to a real one. It’s all over now! jane iredale has come up with an entirely new approach to self-tanning. A whole new world in fact: Tantasia.

Three days to a perfect tan.Over three days, Tantasia builds to a perfect color that lasts much longer than most self-tanners because, believe it or not, it’s your own tan. Apply once a day and watch the color develop. When you have enough tan (does that ever happen?), just touch up when you see the color fading.

What makes Tantasia different from all the other self-tanners out there?• Its unique ingredients work with

your own melanin to produce a tan that is yours alone. Never looks orange.

• It’s streak-free. Your tan builds evenly and gradually with daily use.

• It has an invigorating fresh citrus fragrance with no after-smell.

• Of course, it’s sensitivity-tested for multipurpose use on body and face.

Unique ingredients, unparalleled results. Like all jane iredale products, Tantasia uses safety and sensitivity-tested ingredients that you’d find in the best skin care!

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Product SPOTLIGHT

A NEW WORLD IN SELF TANNING: TANTASIA

SKIN CARETalk about Refreshment and Renewal!

Schedule any of our amazing Facial Peels and we will add a Jane Iredale Cosmetic Applica-tion and Consultation to update your look for the new season!

This 90 minute service gives us time to exfoliate away the winter dryness and irritation for your skin before we help you choose the best new colors and techniques to let your true beauty shine!

Only $105 (a savings of $70!)

NAIL CAREFor April and May we treat you to the Sonoma Lavender Spa Pedicure experience! Based in the most exquisite lavender grown in the USA, our newest spa pedicure promises to relax and refresh even the most fatigued and dry feet! You will leave with beautiful toes and a complimentary lavender sachet to bring the relaxation home!

It’s time to Mango in June! Our vitamin and antioxidant rich Mango Spa Pedicures are designed to nourish your feet and legs for the summer season! We also help you cool off by serving Mango water ice while you and your friends luxuriate in this wonderful treatment! Yum!

MASSAGE THERAPY30 Minutes to Renewal and Relief! Our Massage Team has developed these new services to address your specific body care needs:

“Stress Relief Scalp and Neck Massage”The perfect solution for chronic tensions headaches (especially around tax time!)

“Hot Stone Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage”This massage is a must for gardeners and weekend warriors!

“Leg and Foot Massage” It’s amazing how this half our can help you be more grounded and as a special treat we apply cucumber heel therapy to your feet to soothe and relax!

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With the spring season arriving, we have asked Dr. Jennifer Dupré to explain the in’s and out’s of

sunscreen and how to protect your skin this season:

SM: Welcome back Jennifer. Our clients have really enjoyed reading about options to keep their skin healthy and youthful in appearance?

JD: Thank you for inviting me back Roseanne. It is always a pleasure to talk with you..

SM: With the summer months quickly approaching, I would like to focus on ways to protect your skin from sun damage and reverse some of the changes that have already occurred?

JD: All of us are going to have sun exposure as the weather gets warmer, this is to be expected. The goal of sun exposure is to prevent sun damage – this includes sunburn, signs of aging (ie. wrinkles and changes in pigmentation) and skin cancer.

SM: What are some ways that our clients can prevent skin damage?

JD: This is a good question. There are a number of effective ways to prevent sunburn:

1. Stay out of the sun during peak hours when the rays are strongest – 10 AM to 4 PM. It is important to understand that you can still get a sunburn on cloudy days because the sun’s rays can pass through the clouds and reflect off the sand.

2. Seek shade during periods of prolonged sun exposure. This includes using an umbrella.

3. Wear appropriate clothing outside. This includes a wide brimmed hat made of tightly woven material, such as canvas, to protect the face, ears and back of neck.

4. Use sunglasses that provide 100% UV ray protection. This can reduce your risk of cataracts.

SM: How does sunscreen work?

JD: Sunscreen protects the skin by reflecting or absorbing the UV radiation emitted from the sun. The Sun Protection Factor, SPF, is an indicator of how much protection the sunscreen offers against UVB (sunburn) rays. Sunscreen does expire. Many companies put the expiration date on the bottle. If there is no expiration date then you should throw it away after three years.

.SM: What are some basic rules of applying sunscreen?JD: 1. Purchase only broad-spectrum sunscreen. It should

protect against both UVA and UVB rays. 2. Use SPF 30 or greater on exposed skin. 3. Apply at least two tablespoons of sunscreen to cover an

adult’s arms, legs, neck and face. 4. Reapply every two to three hours. 5. Reapply after sweating, drying off with a towel or

swimming. 6. Protect lips with a lip balm with a SPF over 30.

.SM: Are sunless tanning products safe?JD: Sunless tanning lotions and sprays are safe. Most provide a

natural appearing tan by temporarily staining the skin and making it darker. Effects last less than one week and then need to be reapplied. Tanning pills are banned in the United States.

SM: Are tanning beds safe?JD: Tanning beds use a mixture of UV rays. They can cause a

sunburn and have been linked to an increased risk of melanoma. They should not be used by anyone under the age of 18.

SM: What are some of the visible signs of skin damage cause by sun exposure?

JD: Sun damage can cause wide areas of increased pigmentation on the face, neck, chest and other areas. Sunspots are

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Team SPOTLIGHT

Sharon Gulick

We are thrilled to have welcomed Sharon back to The Body Serene after she left us years ago to move to Florida! She has been back with us for a year and has brought her professionalism and perfectionism to our team along with her 15 years of experience in skin and nail care.

In addition to being a skilled therapist, Sharon is an extremely active mother and grandmother who takes her greatest joy playing baseball and kickball with her kids! She also loves reading and doing research on the computer and has recently reunited with a friend after forty years!

When asked about her favorite part of her work she says, “I love the customers and the people that I work with. I love to treat people the way I want to be treated.” We love her sparkling eyes and warm smile. You can see why Florida’s loss was our gain!

pigmented lesions, also known as age spots. Signs of aging, such as wrinkles, are also the results of sun exposure.

SM: Are there ways to reverse the damage caused by the sun?

JD: Yes. There are several different methods, that used in combination can successfully reverse some of the signs of sun damage.

1. Photorejuvenation – This intense pulsed light system removes pigmentation, sun spots and superficial blood vessels. Our medical office and highly trained skin care team uses specialized handpieces that emits pulses of light into the skin. The light is then absorbed by the pigment in sunspots and veins and they fade within 2 weeks. A few visits will be necessary to treat the sunspots and vessels. There is little to no downtime and you can return to work after the treatment.

2. Chemical Peels – Chemical peels are composed of different acid strengths designed to produce various degrees of exfoliation based on each person’s individual needs. A peel can be applied in about 20 minutes. Results include increased skin glow and radiance, tightening of the skin, and improved skin color, clarity and texture. They are well tolerated with minimal irritation. The stronger peels will cause deeper exfoliation and sloughing of the skin over several days. Peels are commonly alternated with the photorejuvenation process.

3. Skin Lightening Systems – Sun exposure causes hyperpigmentation. This is the results of excess melanin in the outer and middle layers of the skin causing it to appear uneven and dull. This includes melasma. Hydroquinone products prevent the overproduction of melanin from occurring and lightens age spots of the skin. They also prevent new age spots from occurring. These products can only be provided by a physician.

Dr. Jennifer Dupré, is the founder of the Welcare Center and serves as its chief physician.

Dr. Dupré graduated magna cum laude from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA. After earning her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey–School of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Dupré completed a rotating internship at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, NY, and a residency in family medicine at the Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network in Allentown.

Dr. Dupré and her husband, Jayson, an internist at the Welcare Center, reside in Skippack with their four daughters and their yellow Labrador retriever, Maggie.

The Welcare Center and Welcare MedSpa 1108 N. Bethlehem Pike • Spring House PA, 19477

Office: 215.793.9999 • Web: www.welcarecenter.com

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Christine Klementisz

Chrissy also worked at Body Serene many years ago and has returned after she and her husband had three wonderful children! She brings 19 years of experience in the skin and nail industry and is passionate about taking care of our customers’ needs.

In her precious spare time, Chrissy is an avid reader and because of her very busy home life, she considers the work she does at the spa her personal outlet.

“I love to meet new people and I like making people feel good!” Her bubbly personality and genuine interest in others and their needs, makes Chrissy fun to be around and wonderful asset to our team!

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