As we approach spring we are thinking of lighter and fresher for our beauty routine, ingredients that stimulate and detoxify are high on our list. Thinking along the detoxifying line we have included some of our choice supplements to aid in the internal cleansing programme!
Aromatherapy Associates
Renew Rose Body Cream 200ml
A necessary indulgence for glowing and radiant skin. Use to enhance dry and dehydrated skin and to protect against stretch marks. Key ingredients: Rose + Evening Primrose Oil + Shea Butter
£26.00
We Say
This body cream has a beautiful rose aroma that leaves the most gorgeous scent on the skin along with deep hydration for normal to dry skin. Love the fact you can dispense with perfume when you wear this body cream!
Caudalie
Vinoperfect Radiance Serum Complexion Correcting 30ml
This satiny serum offers remarkable, scientifically proven anti-dark spot action in just 4 weeks. It corrects existing dark spots, prevents the appearance of dark spots, and boosts the complexion’s radiance. It provides anti-oxidant protection and offers your skin unique anti-ageing action by stimulating collagen and elastin production. Your complexion looks even and radiant. Your skin is redensified and beautifully radiant. Main ingredients:Viniferine olive squalane mint, caraway and galbanum.
We Say
Great spring-time skin revitaliser really does brighten and repair the skin, leaves it feeling fresh. Not heavy or greasy so suitable for most skin types particularly good for the 30-50 age group.
Use under moisturiser morning and night.
Darphin
Hydraskin Light 50ml
This refreshing, lightweight gel facial hydrator moisturises skin to keep it smooth and supple. Hydrated, dewy-fresh looking skin. Key Ingredients: Imperata cylindrica, Kiwi extract, Vital essence of Mamaku, Sodium hyaluronate
We Say
This is our firm favourite this month as we step into spring. Hydraskin light is just the right amount of fresh hydration that leaves the skin with a slight dew, neither heavy nor sticky. A definite for those of us who want a light fresh feeling moisturiser. Smells divine!
Darphin
Intral Cleansing Milk 200ml
Use to lift away impurities and make-up while soothing and calming sensitive skin prone to redness and irritation. Key Ingredients: Calm Complex® (Chamomile, Hawthorn and Polysaccharide), Aloe Vera
We say
I love this cleanser for its deep yet gentle cleanse to the skin, removes all traces of make up, no drying. This is a must for make up wearers and sensitive skin. This cleanser was voted the top in In style magazine by make up artists to the stars.
MD Skincare
Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel-30 day applications
STAR PRODUCT: Developed by Dr. Dennis Gross as an at-home, safe and effective way to improve the skin on a daily basis, the Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel solves every skincare concern. The two-step, patented system provides a precise blend of Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy Acids to improve skin’s tone, texture, and clarity, plus moisturizers, Green Tea Extract, and antioxidant Vitamins A, C, and E to leave skin soothed, balanced and protected.
We Say
Don’t feel your skin is ready for microdemabrasion but want something that will see a change in the texture and look of your skin, then this 30 day face peel is perfect-it has quite a cult following already and receives rave reviews in the world of skin care. Great between facials or if you prefer to ‘spa at home’ use once a day. Smooth cloth 1 over the face and repeat after 1 minute with cloth 2, apply moisturiser on top.
Decleor
Toning Shower and Bath Gel 250ml
Removes impurities and neutralises the effects of hard water. The specific properties of the laminaria algae extracts with their trace elements together with the essential oils of ALGUAROMES gives the shower gel soothing, relaxing and invigorating properties.
We say
We really like this shower gel for its fresh aroma and reviving properties. With its algae content it is also helping gently detoxify making it a great springtime treat.
Thalgo
Thalgo Ocean Draine
This 10 day detox programme helps to purify and prepare the body before a slimming programme and acts as a refining booster.
- Horeseradish - Helps eliminate water retention
- Artichoke - Rich in flavenoids, purifies and is an important anti-oxidant
- Fennel - Assists in good digestion
- Fucus algae - Rich in fibre, good for intestinal transit
In the morning dilute 1 vial in a glass of water or fruit juice. Take daily for 10 days. Avoid alcohol, tobacco and caffeine. Take at each seasonal change, before starting a refining diet, or after over-indulgence.
We say
Love the ingredients in this as a natural cleansing way to start the day. I would recommend mixing it with something that has a little flavour to disguise any taste.
Murad
Wet Suit Supplement 60 Tablets
Hold onto moisture at every level while protecting against inflammation and oxidation. Phosphatidylcholine helps strengthen skin cell membranes. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) help lock moisture into the cells to prevent water loss. Vitamin E, zinc, copper, manganese and Co-Q-10 promote general health.
We say
This supplement has all the essential ingredients needed for great skin and the all important and much raved about Co-Q-10 said to be a super anti-ageing ingredient!
Good article - have tried the Darphin
Intral Cleansing Milk and totally love it.
Jane Harrow - Sunday, 20 April, 2008, 16:03
I love your new Blog, so helpful and interesting, please keep these articles coming!
Janine Bryant - Wednesday, 16 April, 2008, 02:17
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