Beach Beauty Ready
SPF your hair, the new way to calm skin after a day in the sun and pedi saving tips for tidy toes. Summer has finally arrived! Ready, set, go get on that plane...
Summer Hair Savers:
1. Invest in a UV Barrier - Suncream with SPF will protect your scalp but it does nothing for your hair; its the UV that ruins it. As well as UV shields, choose water-resistant products that from a film around each strand, it will help maintain natural body and bounce, too. Philip Kingsley's legendary o leave-on mask, Citrus Sunshine Swim-cap £13 is also a seriously good at guarding against UV, salt and chlorine and is now scented with summery oranges and lemons.
2. Fight the Frizz - Frizz occurs when moisture in the air penetrates the hair shaft, plus saltwater is osmatic (moisture draining) That's where barrier-producing products come in and lightweight oils and serums are best, especially if they contain coconut - its fatty acids fill and soothe each layer so hair remains bendy, supple and in shape. The coconut Cocktail Bionic £22 or Sun Protective Elixir £21 are definitely worthwhile buys.
3. Protect with Products - Heated tools + humidity = hair damage. Rely on products to do the hard work, especially while you sleep. You don't have to leave them on overnight after 30 minutes your hair will have soaked up the benefits. Then brush through before bed then head to the pool first thing.
Protection Picks
After Sun Hair & Body Shampoo £10 - Nuxe
Bed Head Beach Freak £15.50 - Tigi
CC Crème £20.90 - Keratase Soleil
Do It All Suncreams:
Saving your skin from ageing and much worse, SPF protection have evolved into lightweight fluids, lotions and multi-taskers that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Added antioxidants and actives tackle DNA destroying free radicals and pollutants alongside UVA, UVB and infrared rays meaning these new formulas deliver on all accounts.
For the Face -
1. Sheer Daily Protector SPF50 £34 - Exuviance
2. Invisible Blur Perfecting Shield SPF30 £69.50 - Murad
3. Skin Defence Multi-Protection Essence SPF50 £16 - The Body Shop
For Your Body -
1. Body Defense SPF30 £55 - Zelens
2. High Protection Face & Body SPF30 - Bakel
The New After Sun Skin Soothers:
Blithe Intensive Mask Sea Cucumber £42 (for 8) - The Sun stimulates melanin, upping the risk of pigmentation. The marine extracts in this mask make dark spots fade without compromising your tan.
Oh K! Coconut Water Fibre Face Mask £7.50 - Full of hydrating electrolytes, this fibrous formula smells like pina colada and contains coconut to quench thirsty skin.
Tony Moly I'm Real Face Mask Sheet £6 - Favours the after sun ingredient, aloe vera. Smooth on and skin will feel instantly cooler and calmer.
Origins Plantscription Youth-Renewing Sheet Mask (for 4) - Made from cellulose (coconut fibres) for the fastest absorption rate, your skin will feel like you've applied a month's worth of serum in one go.
Neat Feet:
For the 75% of the population with foot related problems, its time to take action before you start skipping around in your sandals.
Pedi - Problem Solvers
Split Nail Beds - Ease off the pressure, tight trainers or squeezing your feet in ill-fitting shoes will be the culprit.
Cracked Heels - Drink up. Dehydration is the biggest trigger so get your eight glasses of water a day quota in.
Calluses - Most likely to do with your gait (how feet hit the floor) or walking bare foot on hard surfaces such s wooden floors or stone floors.
Flakiness - Hold fire on the foot filing and once a week is enough. Repetitive sloughing can cause a build up.
Feet Fixes -
1. Remover & Rectify Cuticle Remover £11 - Leighton Denny
Great for Cuticles but try it on the stubborn, hard skin on little toes, too. This, plus a quick file will make them disappear.
2. Bare Feet by Margaret Dabbs Exfoliating Foot Scrub £8.50
The circulation boosting and anti fungal Manuka honey and ginger makes this a real winner as feet will feel fresh, plump and flake-free.
3. Le Vernis in Espadrille £18 - Chanel
Red on toes = classic. Go for an orangey red like Chanel's new cult colour. The revamped formula makes it long lasting too.
Summer Hair Savers:
1. Invest in a UV Barrier - Suncream with SPF will protect your scalp but it does nothing for your hair; its the UV that ruins it. As well as UV shields, choose water-resistant products that from a film around each strand, it will help maintain natural body and bounce, too. Philip Kingsley's legendary o leave-on mask, Citrus Sunshine Swim-cap £13 is also a seriously good at guarding against UV, salt and chlorine and is now scented with summery oranges and lemons.
2. Fight the Frizz - Frizz occurs when moisture in the air penetrates the hair shaft, plus saltwater is osmatic (moisture draining) That's where barrier-producing products come in and lightweight oils and serums are best, especially if they contain coconut - its fatty acids fill and soothe each layer so hair remains bendy, supple and in shape. The coconut Cocktail Bionic £22 or Sun Protective Elixir £21 are definitely worthwhile buys.
3. Protect with Products - Heated tools + humidity = hair damage. Rely on products to do the hard work, especially while you sleep. You don't have to leave them on overnight after 30 minutes your hair will have soaked up the benefits. Then brush through before bed then head to the pool first thing.
Protection Picks
After Sun Hair & Body Shampoo £10 - Nuxe
Bed Head Beach Freak £15.50 - Tigi
CC Crème £20.90 - Keratase Soleil
Do It All Suncreams:
Saving your skin from ageing and much worse, SPF protection have evolved into lightweight fluids, lotions and multi-taskers that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Added antioxidants and actives tackle DNA destroying free radicals and pollutants alongside UVA, UVB and infrared rays meaning these new formulas deliver on all accounts.
For the Face -
1. Sheer Daily Protector SPF50 £34 - Exuviance
2. Invisible Blur Perfecting Shield SPF30 £69.50 - Murad
3. Skin Defence Multi-Protection Essence SPF50 £16 - The Body Shop
For Your Body -
1. Body Defense SPF30 £55 - Zelens
2. High Protection Face & Body SPF30 - Bakel
The New After Sun Skin Soothers:
Blithe Intensive Mask Sea Cucumber £42 (for 8) - The Sun stimulates melanin, upping the risk of pigmentation. The marine extracts in this mask make dark spots fade without compromising your tan.
Oh K! Coconut Water Fibre Face Mask £7.50 - Full of hydrating electrolytes, this fibrous formula smells like pina colada and contains coconut to quench thirsty skin.
Tony Moly I'm Real Face Mask Sheet £6 - Favours the after sun ingredient, aloe vera. Smooth on and skin will feel instantly cooler and calmer.
Origins Plantscription Youth-Renewing Sheet Mask (for 4) - Made from cellulose (coconut fibres) for the fastest absorption rate, your skin will feel like you've applied a month's worth of serum in one go.
Neat Feet:
For the 75% of the population with foot related problems, its time to take action before you start skipping around in your sandals.
Pedi - Problem Solvers
Split Nail Beds - Ease off the pressure, tight trainers or squeezing your feet in ill-fitting shoes will be the culprit.
Cracked Heels - Drink up. Dehydration is the biggest trigger so get your eight glasses of water a day quota in.
Calluses - Most likely to do with your gait (how feet hit the floor) or walking bare foot on hard surfaces such s wooden floors or stone floors.
Flakiness - Hold fire on the foot filing and once a week is enough. Repetitive sloughing can cause a build up.
Feet Fixes -
1. Remover & Rectify Cuticle Remover £11 - Leighton Denny
Great for Cuticles but try it on the stubborn, hard skin on little toes, too. This, plus a quick file will make them disappear.
2. Bare Feet by Margaret Dabbs Exfoliating Foot Scrub £8.50
The circulation boosting and anti fungal Manuka honey and ginger makes this a real winner as feet will feel fresh, plump and flake-free.
3. Le Vernis in Espadrille £18 - Chanel
Red on toes = classic. Go for an orangey red like Chanel's new cult colour. The revamped formula makes it long lasting too.
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