Rid yourself of blemishes with these products
Fifteen, 25 or 45 – it doesn’t matter how old we are, you can almost guarantee that blemishes will choose the most inopportune moment to appear.
It might be the night before the school disco, a couple of days before you’re due to climb into the big white dress or the morning of the biggest presentation of your career.
Here are our top five recommendations to help avoid pesky adult blemishes ruining the big days in life.
NEW Trilogy Blemish Control Gel
Whatever stage of life you’re at, you want something which works and works fast.
Don’t call emergency services – what you need is NEW Trilogy Blemish Control Gel, 20ml of speedy spot remedy.
This certified natural gel formulation is a powerful and concentrated treatment for sebaceous follicle blockages (otherwise known as spots, pimples or zits). Whatever the cause, Trilogy Blemish Control Gel is a highly effective botanical blemish blaster.
Salicylic acid, an extract of willow bark, helps to clear congestion and debris, while the natural antibacterial properties of lemongrass and mandarin help control breakouts and aid healing. With the addition of cucumber to cool and soothe, ginger to help reduce inflammation and certified organic rosehip oil to help repair skin, Trilogy Blemish Control Gel is a veritable cocktail of goodness to help deal with the badness.
NEW Trilogy Blemish Control Gel (20ml) RRP £12.50. Available from trilogyproducts.com and leading pharmacy, health stores and selected department stores nationwide. For further information, visit trilogyproducts.com.
Sun Chlorella
Sun Chlorella ‘A’ is being dubbed the new Creme De La Mer but without the celebrity price-tag. It’s an entirely natural and balanced, single-celled, green algae, which contains a staggering range of nutrients including the essential amino acids, vitamins A, B12, B6 and D as well as folic acid and iron, which boost complexions and strengthen the hair, working from the inside out. Researchers from the University of Stirling have found that the fatty acids in algae could prevent the growth of Propionibacterium acnes - a bacteria which causes acne.
This new beauty craze has gone global and the likes of Jennifer Anniston, Sadie Frost and Victoria Beckham admitting they take the green stuff on a daily basis. Victoria Secret Model, Miranda Kerr says “To keep my skin in check I always eat lots of greens and take Chlorella supplements and drink lots of water”
The powerful combination of key nutrients in chlorella also help to detox and cleanse the skin and body, and also improve energy, sleep, hair and prevent nail ridges and splitting. Sun Chlorella ‘A’ is comprised of a whopping 60% pure plant protein, containing a unique component called Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), which encourages growth and repair of cells and tissues in our bodies, working alongside antioxidant Vitamin A to bring anti-ageing benefits to your complexion.
Sun Chlorella is priced £21.95 for 300 tablets (a 20-30 day supply) and is available from www.SunChlorella.co.uk, free phone 0800 008 6166, www.victoriahealth.com, www.NutriCentre.com, www.bodykind.com, Revital stores, www.revital.co.uk and good health stores.
The beauty expert says...
“The right balance and blend of natural oils in your skincare is not only beneficial, but essential for a healthy, beautiful complexion. People with oily skin often use too harsh a cleanser which strips away oil while also destroying the skin’s protective mantle. This leads to a vicious cycle of oil overproduction and uncomfortable surface tautness.
Exfoliate gently! Stay away from harsh facial scrubs and anything which has rough abrasives in it. Look for natural AHA, kaolin clay and jojoba microspheres which gently polish away any debris.”
Bio-Oil
Those with spot-prone skin can feel assured that Bio-Oil does not cause or aggravate acne, as the results found that it’s safe to use on spot-prone skin, which will come as great news to the 1 in 5 (22%) of us who suffer from acne scarring.
Once spots have healed, Bio-Oil should be massaged in a circular motion into the acne scarring and surrounding skin, twice daily, for a minimum of 3 months.
Bio-Oil (60ml) RRP £8.95. Bio-Oil is preservative-free and is not tested on animals. Available from Boots, Superdrug, Tesco, Asda, Lloyds Pharmacy and independent pharmacies nationwide. Find out more at www.facebook.com/biooiluk
ApiRefine CC Cream SPF20
Need coverage but don’t want to clog up pores with a heavy foundation, try a CC Cream. ApiRefine CC Creamis an award winning, colour correcting cream that works to brighten and smoothe the skins appearance. This hydrating formula combines Organic Cactus Extract to firm and hydrate the skin with a complex mixture of Vitamin C, Zinc and Oleuopein to minimise the appearance of dark spots and even skin tone: Sorhum plant provides an immediate tightening and lifting effect, with proven wrinkle reduction within one hour of application. Available in nude, the Manuka Doctor CC Cream will instantly leave your skin looking nourished, smoothe and rejuvenated.
Manuka Doctor ApiRefine is available from Superdrug. For further information, please visit www.manukadoctor.co.uk.
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