Health & Beauty: ELEMIS THE HERO COLLECTION

EVERYDAY HEROES 
FOR EVERY WOMAN

There are so many ways to help someone or a cause that you believe in. Yesterday, I visited Mandara Spa to support the Breast Cancer Care (www.breastcancercare.org.uk) by ELEMIS. 

ELEMIS has launched their Limited Edition: THE HERO COLLECTION in effort to raise awareness for the Breast Cancer Care. Every women is beautiful and deserve to feel good, no matter what she is going through. This is why ELEMIS has pledged to donate £10,000 to the Breast Cancer Care from the sales of its Limited Edition, the HERO COLLECTION for total face and body nourishment.

Give your body and mind time to unwind with harmonising massage oil, firming balms, bliss inducing capsules and anti-ageing moisturisers. Richly blended with powerful natural extracts to effortlessly melt tension and leave you content and relaxed.

Product Description:
*Independent Clinical Trials

THE HERO COLLECTION CONTAINS

NEW Pro-Collagen Neck and Decollete Balm 

- Pink Edition (40ml)

Firm and smooth the delicate skin of the neck and decollete with this powerful balm. In just 28 days this area will appear smoother, softer and more youthful*. Apply morning and evening to neck, decollete and bust area. Massage with light upward strokes and leave for few minutes before dressing.

Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 
- Pink Edition (15ml)

Clinically proven*, the powerful anti-ageing ingredients have been shown to reduce the dept wrinkles, improve skin firmness, tone and hydration in 15 days. The unique Mediterranean algae, Padina Pavonica, has been shown to dramatically help skin moisturisation, improving suppleness, firmness and elasticity.

Frangipani Monoi Body Oil
-Pink Edition (35ml)

This truly exotic oil is rapidly absorbed providing superior moisturisation for dry, parched or mature skin. This product solidifies at cooler temperatures. Place the bottle in a bowl of warm water to return it to a silkly liquid. After bathing, apply to damp skin, massage over the entire body.

Cellular Recovery Skin Bliss Capsule
-Pink Edition 14 x 0.21ml

Formulated with optimum levels of anti-oxidant power to improve the visible signs of ageing and counteract the damaging effects of everyday pollution. Apply the contents of one pink Rose capsule in the morning and one green Lavender capsule at night. 

"Breast cancer changes everything. Breast Cancer Care understands the emotions, challenges and decisions people face everyday and that's why they're there to offer support and information, and campaign for better care.

Every 10 minutes someone in the UK gets the devastating news that they have breast cancer. The diagnosis not only changes their lives forever, but also the lives of their family and friends.

If you have questions about breast cancer or breast health visit breastcancercare.org.uk" -Breast Cancer Care

You will also get this traveling bag to keep your HERO COLLECTION, with a little extra space for your other beauty kit too! 

Support your skin and support each other. You can get your HERO COLLECTION at Mandara Spa, The Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort for only RM383 (actual worth RM661). This promotion will end on 31st September 2016. 

Join ELEMIS in supporting the Everyday Heroes for Every Woman. For more information, you can also contact Mandara Spa 088-318 888.

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By Stella Matilda | Editor
WE SUPPORT BREAST CANCER CARE!

Caring for Breast Cancer Victims & Survivors

“Just because you’ve got (breast) cancer doesn’t mean you lose your femininity.”

By Dessirae Foo | WD Unique, Cancare Sabah

Most women who have just undergone a mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast) are forced to deal with a body image that is completely different from their previous one. Feelings of inadequacy and loss of feminity are the most common underlying issues that constantly prey on a breast cancer patient mentally, emotionally and physically.

WD Unique was one of the first of its kind in Sabah, offering pre and post-operative ladies the opportunity to come to a specialist shop, where all the products and services are designed specifically for use after mastectomy.

Our mission is to provide a safe, comfortable and tranquil environment with a social conscience.

I wanted to be able to provide these products as I know it is currently not easy to find them in Sabah. My biggest goal is to create a place where women with cancer can also seek professional advice and personalized service in a friendly caring manner.

The products available at WD Unique include breast prostheses, mastectomy bras, post-operative surgical bras, compression sleeves, mastectomy swim wear, lingerie, aromatherapy products, chemical-free hair products, soaps and shower gels, non-metallic deodorants.

For women undergoing chemotherapy, we also stock cotton hats, scarves and synthetic wigs, real hair wigs and bra accessories as well as books on nutrition and women’s health issues. We cater services and items to ease the journey from pre-surgery to post surgery, during chemotherapy, during radiotherapy and empowerment for Life after Breast Cancer.

WD Unique is a place with high priority on privacy, women will be glad to know. We have large private changing rooms where customers can take their time to try on different products. As a qualified fitter I am able to identify different breast shapes and sizes and then suggest a prosthesis that closely matches the remaining breast. 

If both breasts have been removed, we would recommend a pair of prostheses, which is more flattering to the individual’s dimensions. If someone’s had a mastectomy two weeks before, I wouldn’t encourage a prosthesis fitting. This is because the surgical wound may not have fully healed. It would take at least six to eight weeks before they can be fitted to prevent further inflammation.

After that, we will be measuring the bra size to make sure both sides are even and measurements are taken from the middle of the rib cage to the middle of the chest wall. The common breast shapes are triangle, round and teardrop. The bras are then adapted to suit individual needs. For example, younger women prefer firmer breasts,” she explains.

My mother (diagnosed with breast cancer) and I went through the trouble to look for the things that WD Unique is now offering. Therefore, we are so specialized that we know exactly what the women need when they visit our store.

With WD Unique, we hope to ensure that their journey to recovery will be less frightening, full of hope and support so that they are able to make a difference and can get back to their daily routine as fast as possible after the treatment. 

Getting diagnosed with breast cancer, is not a death sentence. “Just because you’ve got (breast) cancer doesn’t mean you lose your femininity and with products like prosthesis, you almost feel normal again.”

Benefits of Wearing Breast Prosthesis 

A fitted prothesis restores body’s natural balance by avoiding side effects after mastectomy surgery. The side effects are caused by uneven weight distribution after surgical removal of the breast such as curved back spine, looped shoulder, shoulder pain or frozen shoulder and lower back pain.

*FREE Application Service
*Open for Female Breast Cancer Patients
*JPA Applications for Government Staff

For more information, please contact: 088-281 774 or 017-832 7774

Address:
WD Unique | Cancare Sabah
Wisma Wanita, Lot M-09, Mezzanin Floor,
Jalan Tuaran, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday from 9.00am to 6.30pm
Saturday and Sunday (Call for Appointment)

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