Daily Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin

Achieving glowing skin isn’t just about genetics—it’s about consistency, care, and using the right products for your skin type. 

A well-structured daily skincare routine can help maintain a healthy complexion, prevent premature ageing, and enhance your natural radiance. 

Here’s a step-by-step guide to the perfect daily skincare routine for glowing skin.

Morning Skincare Routine

1. Cleanser

Start your day with a gentle cleanser that removes overnight sweat, excess oil, and any lingering skincare products from the previous night. Choose a cleanser suited to your skin type—gel-based for oily skin, cream-based for dry skin, and micellar water for sensitive skin.

2. Toner

A good toner helps balance your skin’s pH levels, tighten pores, and prepare your skin for the next steps. Look for toners with hydrating ingredients like rose water or hyaluronic acid for a fresh start to your day.

3. Serum

Serums are concentrated treatments packed with active ingredients. In the morning, opt for a vitamin C serum to brighten your complexion and protect against free radicals. It can also help fade dark spots and boost collagen production.

4. Moisturiser

Hydration is key to a glowing complexion. Use a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturiser to lock in moisture without clogging pores. If you have dry skin, go for a richer formula.

5. Sunscreen

Never skip sunscreen! UV rays are one of the main causes of premature ageing and dull skin. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to protect your skin from sun damage, even on cloudy days.

Evening Skincare Routine

1. Makeup Removal & Cleansing

Double cleansing is essential if you wear makeup or sunscreen. Start with an oil-based cleanser or micellar water to dissolve makeup, followed by a gentle face wash to remove any remaining impurities.

2. Exfoliation (2-3 times a week)

Exfoliating helps remove dead skin cells, revealing a fresher and brighter complexion. Use a chemical exfoliant like glycolic acid for a gentle yet effective glow boost. Avoid over-exfoliating, as this can cause irritation.

3. Treatment Serum

Nighttime is the best time to use targeted treatments. Retinol, for example, helps with cell turnover and reduces fine lines, while niacinamide works to reduce redness and even out skin tone.

4. Eye Cream

The delicate skin around your eyes needs extra care. A good eye cream can help reduce puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines.

5. Night Cream or Sleeping Mask

Finish with a nourishing night cream or sleeping mask to deeply hydrate and repair your skin while you sleep.

Bonus Tips for Glowing Skin

Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from within.

Eat a Balanced Diet: Foods rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and vitamins (like omega-3s, vitamin E, and C) contribute to a radiant complexion.

Get Enough Sleep: Your skin regenerates while you sleep, so aim for at least 7-8 hours per night.

Manage Stress: High stress levels can lead to breakouts and dull skin. Try yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises to keep your skin happy.

By following this daily skincare routine consistently, you can achieve a healthy, glowing complexion that radiates from within. Remember, skincare is a journey, not an overnight miracle—so be patient and enjoy the process!

Will Planet Skincare put the bite on you?

Whilst putting snake venom on your face may seem bizarre, Planet Skincare lives up to its reputation for 'state of the art' anti-aging technology in developing a product that "snake-like", strikes at the very core of anti-aging.

Hiding its true colours under its innocuous name, Wrinkle Defence doubles as a unique anti-aging cream with fantastic, wrinkle freezing, Botox-like properties.

One of the key ingredients of Wrinkle Defence is Synake, an ingredient that mimics a protein found in the venom of the Temple Viper snake. Synake inhibits neuromuscular communication, blocking the message that the brain sends to the facial muscles and reducing mobility so that wrinkles do not continue to form.

"It visibly reduces wrinkles by 52% and has an up 82% smoothing effect on the skin"

Unlike Botox which takes affect almost immediately, Planet Skincare Wrinkle Defence has an accumulative effect with results seen after 10-15 days. Wrinkles are visibly reduced, and the skin is also left healthy and glowing with renewed hydration.

Syn-ake: Synthetic substance mimics snake venom activity...

In the form of a "wrinkle-killer" it is being used to help boost the self-confidence of both men and women. Syn-ake is a synthetic substance, which mimics part of a polypeptide found in the venom of the Temple Viper. It has beneficial effects for the skin - perhaps "Love at first bite? Snake venom can be deadly - but similar substances can also heal!!

Lines caused by facial expressions are always visible. We use about 60 facial muscles whilst communicating both through speech and with facial expressions, frowning, the lifting of eyebrows laughing and pulling a face are some typical facial expressions that we use to communicate. As time passes and with frequent use of these facial movements, these wrinkles persist and become permanent deep wrinkles on the forehead, laughter lines and crow's feet. Those who no longer want to live with these can now spare themselves the danger and discomfort of cosmetic surgery or the use of expensive botox injections...

A True Alternative to Botox™
Like Botox™, certain Planet Skincare ingredients blocks neuro-transmuscular contractions which cause facial tension.
Visibly reduce Lines & Wrinkles in just 28 days!
Powerful antioxidants that help skin cells remain healthy and protect against ageing
52% Wrinkle Reduction
82% Smoothing Effect
Rejuvenates collagen in the skin
Provides essential skin nutrients
Free of parabens that can dry or irritate skin
Not tested on Animals
Allergy Tested
Planet Skincare is one of the only anti-ageing products currently available on the market with a 52% reduction in lines and wrinkles. It is also currently one of the only brands to use maximum levels of Syn-ake in its product range.

FACTFILE:
Planet Skincare Wrinkle Defence 50ml RRP £65.00
stockists available to view www.planetskincare.co.uk

Essential Summer Beauty Takeaways from Primavera Aromatherapy Skincare

The natural benefits of aromatherapy bring huge benefits, not only to the skin, but also to the mind, body, mood and soul. 

 

For summer exam stress or when travelling gets on top of you, Primavera Anti Stress Organic Aroma Roll On, £11.90,  is the perfect on the go instant treatment which fits nicely in your handbag.  Containing Lavender to help relax the mind and body, Anti Stress Aroma Roll On also soothes itchiness caused by mosquito bites.

 

Primavera Energising Ginger and Lime Hand and Nail Cream, £17, with its zesty citrus aroma is the perfect pick me up.   Tangy, fruity citrus oils of lemon, orange and litsea oils moisturise tired hands while the revitalising scent refreshes the mind and boosts your mood. 

 

A magic wand to keep blemishes at bay is Primavera’s Sage and Grape Seed Anti-Blemish Treatment Gel, £22 – a must in summer as bright daylight highlights spots.

 

And the ‘cherry on the icing’ product for stunning summer skin is Primavera’s moisturising Bronzing Seed Oil Capsules,  £39, containing natural bronzers which leaves a subtle, sun-kissed glow to the complexion.  Primavera supports fair trade and sustainable organic cultivation and is committed to high environmental standards in line with the Company’s deep understanding of nature.

Stockists and prices

Primavera Organic Anti Stress Aroma Roll On - 10ml, £11.90

Sage and Grape Seed Anti Blemish Treatment Gel - 10ml, £22.00

Energising Ginger and Lime Hand and Nail Cream - 100ml, £17.00

Bronzing Seed Oil Capsules - 30 capsules, £39.00

 

Available from www.primaveralife.co.uk and good online and on the high street independent health and beauty stores nationwide.

 

I&K International announces rise in sales of male grooming products

I&K International has announced a 'significant' increase in sales of products from its men's range. The surge in sales is believed to have been a direct result of the addition of new men's products over the last few years, as well as a general increase in the amount of attention men are paying to grooming.

In fact the firm saw an impressive 60% rise in the number of men buying these products when compared to the same time last year. These figures seem to indicate men are paying more attention to their physical appearance and grooming than ever before, and Kevin Kou, managing director at I&K International, believes it is down to a combination of more brands being available, as well as the influence of well-groomed celebrities.

Mr Kou said: "We recently launched some new brands into our men's product range and we're already seeing great results. Since the introduction of products such as The Bluebeards Revenge, men-u and Mitch we've had a large rise in male customers as well as a general rise in the sales of products for men.

"The rise in male grooming is possibly due to the influence of well-groomed male celebrities like David Beckham, Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper. Men are spending more time and money on shopping for their appearance than ever before and we are now starting to see this trend at Hairtrade."

Hairtrade will be adding further products to the men's range as well as new brands throughout the site over the coming months including new hair care, make-up and skin care products.

FACTFILE:
I&K International Limited was established in 2005 and is now one of the leading online hair care, hair extensions and beauty products distributor and retailer across the UK and Europe. Hairtrade provides a wide range of hair extension products, hair care and hair electrical brands.

Hairtrade provide a wide range of 100% human hair extensions mainly, human hair weaves, I&K clip in Hair Extensions and pre-bonded hair and European hair extensions. Among its top brands are I&K 100% Human Hair and Remy Hair, Top Model and Jessica Simpson hair. In addition to its 100% human hair extensions the company also provides synthetic hair extensions, wigs, hairpieces, hair extensions accessories and tools, as well as an extensive range of hair care products from brands such as Tigi, Loreal, Schwarzkopf, Goldwell, Matrix, Fudge, Keune, Sexy Hair and many more.

GlossyBox. Changes the way you buy beauty products for the better

GlossyBox.co.uk is changing the way women shop for cosmetics and is fulfilling their quest to be fashionably groomed.

GlossyBox is a monthly subscription to receive a luxurious box filled with a surprise mix of five carefully selected, high-end miniature beauty samples. For £12.95 per month, GlossyBox delivers niche and on-trend beauty products, beautifully wrapped and packaged providing each customer with a selection of what’s hot in hair, beauty, scent and body care.

This allows women and girls to avoid the confusion of navigating the overcrowded marketplace and instead try out carefully selected products in the comfort of their own home. Another benefit is discovering new types of products that they wouldn’t normally pick up and try or hear about. GlossyBox aims to introduce its subscribers to that one product that they will re-purchase again and again.

And it ends the problem of buying an expensive product and finding it's either not right for you, or that you have an allergic reaction to it.

And the even better news? You can sign up for it right now at http://thatsbeautyandliving.blogspot.com!

Just look for the GlossyBox link at the top right hand part of That's Beauty and Living, click on it and start saving money from your first GlossyBox onward!

And there's a GlossyBox for men, too!

A GlossyBox subscription makes an ideal Birthday or Christmas present, too.

Korres Skincare Resolutions Limited Edition Skincare Kits

KORRES has put together Three Limited Edition face regiment kits: Each a complete skincare proposal catering for different skin types and specific needs - an ideal introduction to the Greek skincare brand's philosophy.

In tune with the KORRES 'skincare by ingredient' approach, each set is based on an all-time classic KORRES ingredient and contains mini-size products, all packed up in a tin, travel-friendly 'wallet', perfect for those new year getaways.

The collection includes: Wild Rose for Hydration & Brightness [normal to dry skin]; Pomegranate for Cleansing & Hydration [oily to combination skin]; Quercetin & Oak for Anti-Ageing Protection based on a NOBEL Awarded discovery [normal to combination]

Pomegranate Skincare Set - Hydration/ Oily To Combination Skin RRP: £19.50

Contains: Moisturising Cream-Gel -Cleansing Scrub -Cleansing Mask -White Tea/ Fluid Gel Cleanser

Wild Rose Skincare Set - Hydration & Brightness/ Normal To Dry Skin RRP: £19.50

Contains : 24-Hour Moisturising And Brightening Cream - Brightening & Line-Smoothing Serum - Instant Brightening Mask - Milk Proteins/ 3in1 Cleansing Emulsion

Quercetin & Oak Skincare Set - Antiageing & Antiwrinkle Normal To Combination Skin RRP: £19.50

Contains: Day Cream Spf10-Night Cream -Eye Cream -Face Serum

Korres natural products is a Greek company with roots in the first Homeopathic Pharmacy of Athens. The first Korres product was an aromatic herbal syrup with honey and aniseed, a recipe inspired by "rakomelon", a warming spirit-with-honey concoction, which George Korres' grandfather used to favour in his hometown on the island of Naxos. Set up in 1996 with the aim to utilise its extensive scientific resources for the creation of beneficial and safe products, the company today offers a complete skin and hair care range, sun care products and herbal preparations.

www.NivenandJoshua.com, www.HarveyNichols.com, www.LookFantastic.com

Introducing Keep Immaculate Thermal Therapy™ Personal Body & Skincare Products

Exclusive Two-Week Launch At Fenwicks Dept. Store, Brent Cross: Friday The 24th February – Friday 8th March 2012.

-Offering Personal Pampering Taster Session On Saturday 25th February 2:00pm – 7:00pm at Fenwicks, Brent Cross.

Introducing Thermal Therapy™ a new benchmark beauty method by pioneering Body and Skin Personal Care brand Keep Immaculate™ brings, the ‘just left the spa’ feeling straight to the home for the busy woman. A professional treatment used in Mayfair Salons, is for the first time, being made available on the high street.

From the 24th of February – 8th March 2012 Keep Immaculate will be doing a whole 2-week launch in Fenwicks, Brent Cross and in-line with a special Mothers Day Promotion will be offering exclusive 25% discounts off products. Also, one for the diary, on Saturday 25th February between 2:00pm – 7:00pm the Keep Immaculate team will be offering free personal pampering taster sessions to the public at Fenwick, Brent Cross.

Keep Immaculate Thermal Therapy™ is a revolutionary method from the Keep Immaculate brand developed by award winner and entrepreneur Lydia Montoute. Keep Immaculate Thermal Therapy™ identifies heat and essential oils as the two core elements for a body that is pampered, cared for and feels good.

The brand has given us three exciting Impact Heat Release Technology™ must-have products, Glamhot Hand Exfoliator™, Sauna Radiance Mask™ and Grooming Pedicure Feet™. These ingenious products perform amazing facial, pedicure and body exfoliation results in conjunction with the All Over Essential™ new formulation oils extracted from natural plants, vegetables and flower combinations.

The Keep Immaculate philosophy aims to pare down the beauty regime as much as possible for the woman whose appearance, wellness and convenience is number one priority. As a new day dawns, your 5 minutes of 'me-shower time' is more pleasurable, whether you need energising, nourishing, or pure indulgence.

Impact Heat Release Technology™ opens the pores to enhance the therapeutic beauty benefits of the nourishing All Over Essential™ Oils that boost tone, radiance and sooth away stresses. The portable devices work by a molecular reaction that activates and heats up in seconds, staying warm for 20 minutes and can be used time and time again.

For those seeking perfect skin or want to give a gorgeous present for a loved one; Glamhot Hand Exfoliator, Sauna Radiance Mask and Grooming Pedicure Feet™ come in three starter packs. These starter packs are great to indulge in the full Keep Immaculate Thermal Therapy™ experience, allowing you to explore the other beneficial essential oils and washes in the range.

Glamhot Hand Exfoliator™ - STARTER KIT
This portable, hand device is perfect to smooth out imperfections, the heat factor is particularly beneficial for targeting dimpled areas, invigorating circulation, smoothing out rough patches and nourishing skin. It gives a radiant sheen to the body and is perfect for creating soft and sensual skin.

The Glamhot starter kit comes with a 25ml Olive & Jasmine Oil and 25ml wash that has a sensual, uplifting aroma designed to carefully cleanse whilst the soothing moisture works to nourish the skin for the day or night ahead. The Glamhot starter pack retails at £19.99 from Fenwicks and Bentalls.

Sauna Radiance Mask™ - STARTER KIT
Be at the forefront of facial treatments with this new revolutionary, portable mask. This will encourage a youthful, fresh glow and make skin feel soft and supple, use working on the computer at home, on the plane, in the bath and definitely before a night out!

The Sauna Radiance Mask™ starter kit comes with a 25ml Clary Sage & Evening Primrose Oil and a 25ml wash that carries a clean herbaceous, sweet roasted scent that will encourage a clear complexion and advance fresh, young looking skin. The kit retails at £24.99 from Fenwicks and Bentalls.

Grooming Pedicure Feet™ - STARTER PACK
This relaxing treatment is perfect for stressed, dry, or tired feet. Even if your feet are in tip-top condition this treatment will aid in de-stressing and grooming and is the perfect way to indulge if you’ve been on the go all-day.

The Grooming Pedicure Feet™ kit comes with a 25ml Apricot & Peppermint Oil and a 25ml wash that has a fresh, cool scent. It is rich in vitamin A and is effective in softening dry, cracked skin. The kit retails at £24.99 from Fenwicks and Bentalls.

All Over Essential™ Oils & CLEANSER WASHES
The Keep Immaculate All Over Essential™ Oils and cleanser wash range is an example of the increasingly popular move to products containing pure ingredients that have a real holistic effect. The range attends to the intimate connection between healing aromas, a contemporary lifestyle and feeling good.

These products can be used from hair to toe and carry their own unique sensation and benefits. They are formulated and extracted from natural plant, vegetable and flower combinations and include a unique alliance of ingredients new to the market. The combinations include: Avocado & Carrot Seed, Olive & Jasmine, Clary Sage & Evening Primrose and Apricot & Peppermint. The benefits include anti-ageing, balancing, detoxifying and beauty.


Lydia Montoute – Inventor & Entrepreneur - CEO of Keep Immaculate Body & Skin Personal Care Products.

Lydia Montoute has won the British Female Inventors and Innovators Network‘ Special Recognition’ award for her convenient and innovative products. Lydia has also won the ‘Young Entrepreneur Award’ from the European Federation of Black Women Business Owners for her creative and entrepreneurial business approach.

She is frequently asked to take part in BBC TV and radio programmes and join panels and speak to varied audiences at prominent events for example; the platform of the Mayor of London’s Development Agency’s ‘ Living Innovation’ events and various business seminars. Lydia is proud of her working relationships, be it through sponsorship or associates such as the former LDA, London College of Fashion, Connect London and The Zing Group.

Working as an inventor and entrepreneur has lead Lydia to work with a carefully selected team of scientists, biochemists and designers on her Keep Immaculate Body and Skin Care Products range.

Men have skin, too! Try the Australian Botanics Company - Men's Range

Company founder and pharmacist, Mr Suresh Mistry created the range specially for men taking into account men’s needs and their increasing interest in self-grooming.

For a perfectly smooth face after shaving, the men’s shave oil is a 100% natural product for a really close shave minimising shaving cuts. The oil contains the Australian Mint Bush oil which has antibacterial and antifungal properties.

The plant is also rich in different oils, including menthol and cineole, leaving the skin feeling refreshed, cool and alive! Followed by the tea tree face scrub to exfoliate and cleanse the skin, and finally the hemp seed oil based face moisturiser with natural extracts of Iceland moss, rice bran, cucumber and marine kelp, to naturally hydrate the skin with nourishing oils, vitamins and anti-oxidants.

“These are the basic three items no man should be without, to look their best!!” says Suresh.

Other items in the men’s range include a low gloss lip balm and a zesty Australian desert lime soap bar.

To see the full range of products in more detail go to http://www.australianbotanics.com/products/mens-range/

The Australian Botanics Company also has a large range of other natural and exciting feel-good products for the hair, face, hands, body and feet, including indulgence products such as bath salts – ALL freshly made!! A percentage of the profits will support and benefit the aboriginal community of Australia

The Australian Botanics Company – supports the Aboriginal Children’s Advancement Society (ACAS) of Australia who assist Aboriginal children wherever and whenever the need is apparent. To initiate and support proposals designed to advance the health, housing, education, cultural, moral and social well-being of young Aboriginals. ACAS also provides and maintains hostels and accommodation for students or young Aboriginal workers in necessitous circumstances.

Asase Spa Introduces Fabulous New Range Of Facial Treatments

Is your skin suffering from the winter blues? The cold weather making you feel less desirable? Here at Asase spa Brighton we have the perfect solution! Introducing our new fabulous range of facial treatments, designed to perfection just for you! And using only the best range of facial care around - Dermalogica!

After extensive training and plenty of experience in making skin look wonderful our therapists are primed and ready to offer you a treatment tailor made to suit your skin type, life style and most of all we work to achieve the finishing look you desire!

Using Dermalogica's trademark skin mapping technology the therapist's here at Asase will map out all of your imperfections and find the perfect range of products to expel them and leave you feeling fresh faced, relaxed and indulged. Not only will they create a treatment plan just for you, but they will offer you the best advice and guidance on which products will work best for you at home, taking great care and consideration of your work life, home life and any other factors.

Why not treat yourself this winter, with a wide range of other treatments? At Asase you can tailor make a gorgeous afternoon just for yourself, or with a friend. The staff are more than happy to prim you face to tootsies and even work on your innermost self with their array of deeply tranquil massages.

Sinead, one of the managers said: "The staff here at Asase works their hardest to ensure you have a treatment worth remembering! Our new facial treatments are to die for! And achieve results you could only dream of!"

With an interesting assortment of magazines to read and hot beverages to warm the cockles with, you will be spoilt rotten!

www.asasespa.co.uk/Brighton

Prepare To Bare Suncare

With thoughts turning to Summer and holidays in the sun, prepare to bare with a little help from organic skincare experts, Green People, and look forward to enjoying the Summer with confidence.

Simply follow these four easy steps to unveil a gorgeous, glowing body that couldn't possibly be kept under wraps.

Step 1 - Revive and renew dull, tired skin...

For ultimate sexy, summer skin, smooth and soothe your body with Green People's exfoliating body scrub to boost circulation, revive dull, lacklustre skin and reveal a radiant silhouette.

Sensuous Sugar Scrub - £19.95 - 245g

A luxury exfoliating scrub for all skin types.

This certified organic scrub contains luxuriously blended pure cane sugar crystals, fairly traded Shea Butter and other precious skin-softening plant oils. A deluxe body exfoliator that gently cushions the skin whilst it polishes to remove dead skin cells leaving it super soft and glowing. Skin is drenched in the beautifully scent of uplifting, fairly traded Lemongrass and Rosemary oil. 96.5% organic.

Step. 2 - For a sun kissed glow.....

A healthy glow can do wonders for your confidence, try Green People's quick drying, non streaking Self Tan Lotion for the ultimate sun kissed glow.

Self Tan Lotion - £17.95 - 200ml

A quick drying, non-streaky lotion.

Non-streaky, sweet-smelling and quite possibly the best Self Tan Ever! It's fast (absorbs within minutes, tans within hours), flexible (face, body and all skin types), and fragrant (rosehip, sandalwood and geranium). When applied DHA, derived from sugar, reacts with Amino Acids in the outer layer of the skin to form brown pigments that give the appearance of a natural suntan. It is quick drying and non greasy with a natural looking tan appearing within 2-3 hours. Certified Organic. 89.58% organic.

Step. 3 - The protection factor....

Stay safe in the sun with Green People's range of natural and organic sun lotions. With 84% organic ingredients, Green People sun lotions contain effective natural broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, as well as natural antioxidants and skin vitamins A, C and E to help supprt the skin's immune system and prevent premature aging. All lotions are free from harsh pore clogging ingredients making them suitable for even the most sensitive skins, including those who suffer from prickly heat or other skin irritations.

Sun Lotion SPF15 with natural sun tan accelerator - £17.95 - 200ml
Faster Tan - Faster Protection - Longer Lasting Tan

This Organic SPF15 sun lotion has a naturally derived ingredient which works to speed up your body's ability to tan. The key active ingredient Inositol is a naturally occurring nutrient derived from the fruits of the Carob tree which acts as a stimulant for the formation of melanin. Trials have shown that the speed of tanning increases by over 24% compared to placebo, the intensity or depth of suntan increases by over 28%, and when used after obtaining a tan, reduces the tan-fading rate by almost 50%. 82.25% organic.

No Scent Sun Lotion SPF25 - £17.95 - 200ml

Fragrance free sun protection for sensitive skin.

This water resistant organic sun lotion offers broad spectrum UVA & UVB protection with antioxidants and skin vitamins A, C & E (Green tea, Olive, Avocado and Rosemary extract) to help support the skin's immune system and protect against cell damage. Made without essential oils this sun lotion is perfect for those with sensitive skin and who are prone to prickly heat. 82.22% organic.

No Scent Soft Lips SPF8 - £3.95 - 10ml

Protects and softens dry, chapped lips.

A nourishing lip balm with UV protection. Get super soft lips and a natural sheen from berry wax and fairly traded Cupuaca butter. This mild no-scent formulation (no essential oils) is ideal for dry, sore and chapped lips and perfect over our lipsticks for a subtle gloss effect! 70.0% organic.

Step. 4 - Smooth and Soothe

After Sun Lotion - £11.95 - 200ml

Cools skin and prolongs your tan

A cooling and moisture binding after sun lotion to smooth, soothe and pamper the skin, helping to maintain your tan and minimize peeling. Light, yet nourishing After Sun Lotion is also a great refreshing everyday body lotion. Freshly scented with fairly traded Mint Oil. Certified Organic. 94.49% organic.

So now you can be ready to step out and enjoy a beautiful Summer with confidence!

For stockist details please call 01403 740 350 or visit www.greenpeople.co.uk

The Australian Botanics Company Dry Skin Face Cream

The Australian Botanics Company launches a new face cream for dry skin, freshly made with Australian ingredients such as the essence from the Australian Banksia flower.

The essence is extracted from the nectar of the nutrient-rich flower of the woody Banksia Tree found growing wild on the coastal regions of southern Australia. The essence contains vitamins, proteins and sugars as well as amino acids, and anti-oxidants A, C and E, the benefits of which work synergistically to improve skin firmness and vitality. This helps to smooth and soften the skin. The cream also contains nutrient rich hemp seed oil, carrot seed oil, aloe vera and shea butter.

Company founder and pharmacist, Suresh Mistry created the exciting range of Australian natural products using his pharmacy training, his keen interest in manufacturing and an upbringing where natural remedies were used to treat common aliments.

“The Australian Banksia Flower essence is rich in natural anti-oxidants such as vitamins C, A and E, these mop up the free radicals created by the sun that damage skin collagen and hence cause pre-mature ageing and wrinkles. The natural oils used in making the cream also nourish the skin with essential fatty acids and whilst the nutrient rich aloe vera soothes and hydrates the skin.”

“I think customers will love this product as it’s genuinely natural, freshly made and a great products for normal to dry skin!”

Australian Botanics Dry skin face cream is now available in boutique shops, spas and other natural store outlets, or online at www.australianbotanics.com The Australian Botanics Company also has a large range of other natural and exciting feel-good products for the hair, face, hands, body and feet, including indulgence products such as bath salts – ALL freshly made!! A percentage of the profits will support and benefit the aboriginal community of Australia.

Skin feeling dry and unpleasant? This can help

Dry, itchy and flaky skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis can affect people of all ages, including babies and children. The symptoms, which can be mild or severe, have been around for centuries yet there is still no complete cure. Treating these conditions is tricky and for sufferers can be a case of trial and error when searching for the right skincare to soothe and help heal their sore, irritated and often cracked skin.

Now that the NHS has diminishing funds, research into alternative therapies for skin problems may be left on the back burner, making it harder to find a treatment that doesn’t include steroid creams. Parents often despair when their little ones develop eczema, with the itch-scratch-itch cycle leaving them both distraught and desperate for a natural solution.

The power of Dead Sea minerals is unrivalled with their calming and healing properties well known. Malki’s 100% natural Dead Sea minerals skin and bodycare harnesses all of this skin-soothing goodness while leaving out the aggravating chemicals often hidden in other skincare products.

Many eczema sufferers claim that various detergents cause their delicate skin to flare up but have found the pure vegetable oil and mineral-rich Malki skincare products to help ease and relieve symptoms.

The gentle soaps, bath salts, washes and lotions contain nothing more than natural olive, coconut and palm oils blended together with minerals including potassium, magnesium and sulphur. They’re free from sodium lauryl sulphate, an irritating foaming agent, paraben preservatives and lanolin, a wax extracted from sheep’s glands. They also contain no synthetic fragrances or colourings.

Malki Dead Sea products are not a miracle cure but they have gained a cult following from eczema, psoriasis and acne sufferers over the past 20 years who’ve found relief in their soothing mineral ingredients.

What are their Malki favourites? Genuine Bath Salts, Natural Sulphur Soap, Black Mud Mask Soap, Natural Mineral Shower Cream and Natural Mineral Shampoo. Check the website to see what they say at deadseabathcare.co.uk.

Also in the range: Dead Sea Aromatherapy Bath Salts with Frankincense, Dead Sea Bath Scrub with Frankincense Oil, Natural Mineral Body Lotion, Natural Mineral Facial Wash, Natural Mineral Soap and Natural Mineral Conditioner. From £3.39 at Boots stores and boots.com.

www.deadseabathcare.co.uk

Menopausal skincare essentials

Your skin is a good indicator of your overall health and wellbeing. Fluctuating hormone levels at the menopause can play havoc with your skin, leaving it dry, dull and wrinkly. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to help your skin look its best, whatever your stage in life.

In the Summer 2011 issue of The Menopause Exchange newsletter, dermatologist and anti-ageing expert Dr Sam Bunting has some advice on keeping your skin looking good during and after the menopause. She covers how the menopause affects the different layers of your skin, ways to improve your skincare routine (with product examples), the benefits of trying out different procedures (e.g. dermal fillers) and how to make positive changes to your lifestyle.

“Skin is one of the first parts of the body to show signs of ageing and can leave women feeling self-conscious and lower their self-esteem,” says Norma Goldman, founder and director of The Menopause Exchange. “There’s no single way to combat these changes, but a combination approach can help. In her article, Dr Bunting has useful practical advice for women seeking to improve the appearance of their skin around the menopause.”

The Menopause Exchange is completely independent – it’s not sponsored by any companies and is funded purely by subscriptions from individuals and healthcare professionals. Other articles in the Summer 2011 issue include continuous combined HRT, herbs at the menopause and alcohol and smoking in relation to the menopause.

Visit The Menopause Exchange website at www.menopause-exchange.co.uk.

For more information on The Menopause Exchange, write to The Menopause Exchange at PO Box 205, Bushey, Herts WD23 1ZS, call 020 8420 7245, fax 020 8954 2783 or send an e-mail to norma@menopause-exchange.co.uk

Superdrug launches 'doctor brand' skincare range to rival top names, but at high street prices

The next big thing in skincare hits the high street this week with the launch of the first budget "doctor brand" skincare range.

Naked Truth created by Harley St cosmetic doctor Dr Darren McKeown, will be available exclusively at Superdrug and will be the first time the UK retailer has brought a so-called cosmeceutical range to the high street, and importantly, at high street prices.

There are a number of doctor brands on the market such as Dr Sebagh, Dr Brandt and Dr Perricone although they usually retail from glitzy, high end department stores with prices typically ranging from between £50 - £200. Well outside the range of many of us.

But The Naked Truth range is different. It makes the promise of delivering the same level of quality as the more expensive doctor brands, but on a budget with prices ranging from between £16.99 - £28.99.

Dr Darren McKeown points out: "Active ingredients are not cheap and if you want to use the best ingredients at the top end concentrations, you can't do it for bargain basement prices. But at the same time it doesn't need to cost the earth either. By working with Superdrug, we have been able to get the prices down to a level which I hope is within reach of most women.”

Active ingredients in the range include the latest peptides, retinoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, copper and zinc.

The range was called Naked Truth because Dr McKeown wanted to deliver the latest in anti-ageing ingredients, but without the exaggerated claims and hype that usually plagues the beauty industry.

Dr McKeown says: "I get so fed up seeing new creams being promoted as 'botox in a bottle'. The truth is that no cream can do what botox does. Good skin care products are an incredibly important part of looking after your skin, but they work at the surface of the skin whereas Botox works on the muscles underneath. The two are not the same and one will never replace the other."

Jo Hutton, Superdrug buyer, says "At Superdrug we strive to provide our customers with affordable beauty. We are very excited to be launching the Naked Truth range which brings together some of the most advanced anti-ageing ingredients, but at prices which appeal to our customers. Since launching on-line last month it has become one of our most popular anti-ageing skincare ranges with great customer feedback and we are confident it will get the same response in store."

Naked Truth Dr Darren McKeown is available exclusively from Superdrug stores and online at www.superdrug.com.

Debenhams spots spike in fake tan sales after Royal Wedding

Debenhams Beauty Hall has revealed the 'glowing' example of the Middletons at the Royal Wedding has caused a sales spike of fake tan with British women aiming to look just as bronzed during this year's wedding season.

The afternoon of the Royal Wedding Day saw fake tan flying off the shelves with sales up 219 per cent compared to the same day last year. The following day was almost as successful as shoppers, inspired by the wedding highlights on TV, boosted sales by 200 per cent.

Rumours are abound as to how the Middletons achieved their sun-kissed looks, from Kate's natural glow to Pippa's golden tone, with professionally applied artificial self tan thought to be the most likely solution.

Sara Stern, beauty director at Debenhams said: "You simply can't underestimate the impact that Kate and Pippa will have on the beauty industry.

"Already streams of wannabe princesses have been flooding into our stores looking to achieve their healthy, groomed look.

"In particular, Kate's more subtle shade of tan is perfect for big occasions like weddings. A light tan to complement your skin tone is more appropriate than the deeper, more noticeable shades used on a night out".

Debenhams' in-store tanning experts have been inundated with phone calls and in store queries about tan-etiquette - how to look your very best at a wedding without over-shadowing the bride or scaring off the best man.

Stern advised: "Skin prep is vital to avoiding those tell-tale tide marks. Exfoliate and moisturise well in advance and apply slowly and steadily. Choose a shade that is not too distant from your skintone and use different products for face and body.

"Take inspiration from the new Duchess of Cambridge and embrace bronzing powder and highlighters to create definition and enhancement - a look that will dazzle from Westminster Abbey to Gretna Green".

Fushi Wellbeing Providing Optimum Health And Wellbeing Naturally And Organically

Fushi Wellbeing has achieved The Vegan Society stamp of approval, with 98% of its products declared suitable for vegans.

What a lot of people might not be aware of is that The Vegan Society was launched in 1944. This hard-working charity is active in its work against all forms of exploitation of and cruelty to animals.

According to the Society, the ethics of consuming animal products, in this instance dairy produce, was debated by The Vegetarian Society as long ago as 1909.

What has long dogged a vegan lifestyle, however, is the question of just how healthy is a vegan diet. The truth is that we know so much more about the role of vitamins, proteins, minerals, and the various enzymes and phyto-nutrients and their importance not only for general health but also anti-aging and cellular activity, But, we also know so much more about the sources of these vital nutrients and how to avoid animal produce and instead look to Mother Nature for everything we need.

Now as well as vegans, Fushi's slew of high quality, results-driven supplements, tinctures and herbal drinks, as well as its prestige beauty and haircare ranges are all suitable for vegetarians for optimal health and wellbeing - which makes them best for everyone! Vegan or not.

Wild Flower Bee Pollen - £12.20

Individually Accredited Vegan by the vegan society
Bee pollen is a highly concentrated source of essential elements and the most complete food in nature. It contains all water-soluble vitamins, especially high in B and C, 22 amino acids, 27 minerals including calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper and iron.

Directions : 1.5 gm. a day taken on an empty stomach preferably first thing in the morning

Fushi Beauty Totale - (£14.95)

Packed with 24 of the most essential nutrients for skin, hair and nails. The potent ingredients include vitamin A, a crucial antioxidant for skin DNA at a cellular level, it helps repair and regenerate; zinc is known to for its benefits for skin complaints such as acne; silica contributes to collagen formation and is good for strong nails; vitamin C is important in the production of collagen; essential amino acids support elastin and collagen production; beta-carotene and vitamin E help the skin's natural defences against free radicals.

All these ingredients are bio available, which means the nutrients are in the most absorbable form.
Directions: 1-2 capsules daily with breakfast and dinner.

Fushi Organic Spirulina Capsules - £10.16
Spirulina is used for rejuvenation, weight reduction and is considered an excellent blood and colon cleanser. Extremely rich in protein, Spirulina contains a massive 26 times the calcium of milk, as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, phosphorous and iron. In addition to these beneficial minerals, you can get your B-complex A and E vitamins from Spirulina.

Directions: 1-3 capsules daily.

Total Repair Herbal Shampoo £15.26 for 250 ml

This nourishing shampoo is specially formulated to treat normal to dry, and damaged hair types. It's generously medicated with the soothing and healing properties of calendula and the tonifying and rejuvenating action of frankincense and neroli essential oils. Combined with the nourishing attributes of sandalwood and vitamin and protein-rich avocado oil, dull and damaged hair is lifted, healthy and glossy and smells refreshed with orange essential oil.

Total Repair & Soothe Herbal Conditioner £18.32 for 250ml
This dual functioning conditioner is packed with 88% herbal ingredients. Calendula with its soothing and healing action, combines with the invigorating properties of frankinscense and ceroli, shine-inducing, vitamin and protein-rich avocado oil and sandalwood nourish, soothe and repair damage to the scalp and hair shaft.

Antioxidants are key to helping protect against the aging effects of UV
exposure and pollution, mopping up damaging free radical activity - literally the metabolic waste disposal of the body's cells. And, of course, if you have overdosed on uv exposure, antioxidants are critical to help support the body and reduce longer term damage.

Fushi's Superfoods from £10.16
The big dilemma about the superfoods - so-called because of the optimum beauty, health and wellbeing benefits they provide - is which one to choose.

Says Rick Hay, Fushi's own nutritionist: "Superfoods are incredibly high in protein and all the vital phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals the body needs, but in the same way that we all have talents, so each superfood has a role in overall health that it does best and which can work either to support the body in any deficiencies, but also to "turbo-charge" even the healthiest diet for optimum results."

The List: Acai has an extremely high ORAC value, which measures its antioxidant levels - great for general health and boosting immunity, it's an excellent anti-ager and also good for weightloss. Wheatgrass is extremely chlorophyll rich, the lifeblood of the plant, and is an extremely good energy booster and for use when detoxing. Chlorella, again rich in chlorophyll, is a powerful cleanser for the digestive system and for stimulating elimination, but it also has alkalizing properties so it reduces inflammation. Alfalfa, is a good digestive tonic.

So according to Fushi, vegetarian, vegan, health freak, or just in need of a good overhaul, Fushi Wellbeing is the one-stop shop for all your optimum health needs.

Fushi's body care products are free from Parabens, Petrochemicals, SLS, PEGs and synthetics.

Fushi is available from:
* Via the website www.fushi.co.uk, or Mail-order by calling 0845 330 1880
* Follow Fushi on Facebook

FACTFILE:
The Product Range:
* Herbal Remedies
* Nutriceuticals
* Hair care, Body and bath care
* Aromatherapy & Massage oils

Fushi believes the body shouldn't be overexposed to chemicals and unnatural elements and uses natural and organic ingredients wherever possible. Fushi supports Fair Trade, only buying products from suppliers that do not exploit indigenous populations around the globe. Fushi is a Member if the Ethical Company Organisation and the Good Shopping Guide.

Flexitol Callus Remover Cream gets rid of hard skin

Everyone has suffered from this at one time or another. You might be suffering now. Badly fitting shoes and socks, thin soled shoes and high heels cause pressure and friction at particular points on the feet.

The result? Calluses. Areas of thickened, hard and sometimes cracked skin, which can make walking or standing for long periods uncomfortable and potentially painful.

And the problem can be made worse by other factors including obesity, deformities or other problems with the feet. Left untreated, calluses can become a deterrent to normal day-to-day activities.

But Flexitol, a leading worldwide skincare brand, has an exciting new product that's aimed at helping melt away those patches of thickened, hard skin with results that you will be able to see within one week.

Calluses may be removed professionally by a podiatrist using a scalpel, but this is one thing you really should never try at home, especially when there is a new, clinically proven way to get rid of unsightly, calluses from the Flexitol footcare experts.

Flexitol Callus Remover Cream contains:
• AHAs (alpha hydroxyl acids) which are used in many skincare products to help remove dead skin cells and reveal healthier, softer, younger-looking skin. AHAs penetrate into the upper layers of the skin to break down dead, callused skin cells without harming the normal skin beneath.

• Urea, the moisturising substance found naturally in the skin. When the outer layer of the skin – the stratum corneum – loses moisture it becomes dry and it can become thickened, scaly and even cracked, but urea rehydrates the skin as it penetrates the stratum corneum, absorbing and retaining moisture.

The richly moisturising base helps the cream stay in place, giving it time to penetrate, hydrate and loosen dead skin cells.

Flexitol Callus Remover Cream is available in a 56g tube with a recommended retail price of £5.50.