Beauty resolutions we should all take note of
1. Love my skin
A Bio-Oil survey of 7000 women across the UK reveals that one in 5 worry about their skin every single day, 37% are striving just to feel comfortable in their own skin and a quarter of women would like to feel more beautiful.
Built into a daily skin care routine, Bio-Oil can be applied all over the body, including the face. For best results Bio-Oil should be applied twice daily for a minimum of 3 months.
2. Clean my make-up brushes regularly
Insider secret from Clarins counters nationwide, they are using the Australian Bodycare Skin Wash to clean make-up brushes! Rich in Tea Tree Oil, the Australian Bodycare Skin Wash removes impurities, combats bacteria that may be on the brushes and the foams to remove oil-based make-up traces with ease.
Australian Bodycare Skin Wash (£12.50, 250ml), is a hard-working, all-over skin wash for a deep clean that won’t dry out the skin. The anti-septic wash kills acne-causing bacteria to leave skin feeling fresh and clean. The neutral pH balance is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. Lather the gel to create a clean and hygienic foam to cleanse away skin impurities.
3. Seek professional advice and resist self-diagnosing
Research commissioned by sensitive skin experts Eau Thermale Avène has shown that nearly one in two women surveyed think only they know what is best for their skin, preferring to self-treat than seek advice from a GP or pharmacist. If you are concerned about your skin health – whether you’re troubled by symptoms such as acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, your GP or Pharmacist will be able to advise.
4. Resist the temptation of face wipes
Face wipes are a convenient means of removing make-up quickly and easily, but the downside is that they are full of preservatives. To ‘build-your-own’ preservative free face wipe, apply a micellar cleansing water such as the Eau Thermale Avène Micellar Lotion to a cotton pad or tissue.
The refreshing formula will tackle your make-up removal just as a face wipe would and leaves your complexion feeling refreshed.
5. Not wash my hair everyday
KLORANE Gentle Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk (£7.50, 150ml/ £3.10, 50ml) is a gentle dry shampoo that harnesses the power of Oat Milk, which is obtained from the whole grain and then concentrated for maximum softness. To revive hair without the need for water, simply hold the can roughly 30cm away and spray onto the roots. Leave for 2 minutes and brush out thoroughly to create textured tresses that feel fresh and more manageable for constructing an up-do.
6. Must resist the temptation to squeeze my spots
TriAcnéal cream uses the latest advances in the treatment of acne to form a unique combination of three active ingredients: Efectiose®, Retinaldehyde and Glycolic Acid, combined with Avène Thermal Spring Water to encourage the elimination of blemishes and prevent scarring. The TriAcnéal formulation offers a non-comedogenic texture that allows the skin to breathe as well as a moisturising base which gives the skin continuous moisture and acts as a vector for the other active ingredients, so it won’t make skin feel tight or dry and has a satiny feel to the touch. Triacneal also benefits from an excellent tolerance: 98% patients agreed. Apply TriAcnéal in the evening to affected areas on the face and body after cleansing.
7. Make time to pamper myself and relax
Manuka Doctor Rejuvenating Face Mask (£49.99, 50ml) is a deep penetrating skin renewal treatment containing a unique combination of Purified Bee Venom, moisturising UMF 18+ Manuka Honey, Avocado Oil and Vitamin E. This unique formulation deeply nourishes the skin, stimulating collagen growth and renewing damaged skin cells, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Manuka Doctor ApiNourish Rejuvenating Face Mask is available from www.manukadr.co.uk
8. Must give my hair some TLC
Organic Moroccan Argan Oil Restorative Treatment Conditioner(£7.99, 200ml) A bioactive hair and scalp treatment that instantly envelopes the hairs keratin fibres, with nourishing phospholipids and essential fatty acids. Dramatically moisturising and repairing, this treatment increases core strength to protect against breakage and helps to seal in vital moisture for damaged hair, dull hair, dry hair, fly away hair.
Available from Holland & Barrett
9. Be Ethical
Trilogy Helping Hand Wash (£13.50, 300ml) Make your beauty purchases count in 2013, what better than a gorgeous, limited edition hand wash which also raises funds for charity?
All Trilogy’s profits from the sale of Helping Hand Wash are donated to Child’s I Foundation, a small charity making a huge difference to the lives of abandoned babies and vulnerable mothers in Uganda.
10. Spend less
Try the new Dr Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Monoi Moisture Melt Body Oil (90g, £8.99) for the ultimate luxurious pamper.
This tropical treatment combines coconut with Gardenia Flowers, Papaya Seed Oil, Mango Butter,
Coca Butter, Lemon Peel Oil and Vitamin E to provide intensive hydration for the whole body.
Slip the bottle into the bath whilst you are soaking to heat the oil to melting point and then apply to skin.
Available from Holland and Barrett
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