St Tropez No Tan – Fake Tan

There seems to be a new trend in Tinseltown. Celebrities who we are used to seeing looking a deep, orange colour are now opting for a more subtle brighter shade of pale.

I am a big believer in fake tan but I can understand why some people are put off it due to the likes of Chantelle Houghton, Michelle Heaton, Jodie Marsh and any typical stereo type WAG, you get the gist!

Not everyone wants to be pale so that’s why St Tropez have come up with a genius creation of the No-Tan Fake Tan that leaves you with the most subtlest, most subliminal golden glow already used by the likes of Paris Hilton, Siena Miller and paler than paler Nicola Roberts its supposedly meant to be booking in for one soon.

So if you are looking for a stunning glow and have pale skin head to your nearest beauty salon and ask for the St Tropez Everyday Airbrush.

Are you allergic to the products you put on your skin?

I know we should all use organic products as the possibility of having an allergic reaction are pretty slim but we all love to indulge in the non-organic products.

I have VERY sensitive skin on my face and once before had an allergic reaction to a foundation i bought (very inconsiderate as i had a night out planned that i had been looking forward to for weeks, typical!) and not only did it leave me looking like i had severely burnt my face it really, really hurt! So obviously my night was cancelled and i spent the evening with my face wrapped up in a cold towel feeling sorry for myself.

After doing my research i was surprised to find out that many people like me suffer from allergic reactions associated with beauty products.

If you have a reaction there are different ways you skin will react, you will most likely notice that your skin will change colour and turn into a rash and you will have the urge to itch. Worse is if you have a full-blown allergic reaction as there is a chance of scaring.

Products that you are at high risk of allergy to are:

Mascaras
Hair dye
Eye make-up removal cream
Sun lotions
Hair removal creams

Obviously since my disaster i am more wary about a product before i smoother my skin. I highly recommend that everyone should take an allergy test. Allergy testing is safe and easy and when you buy a new product that you haven’t used before you can check the ingredients make sure you are not allergic and have peace of mind that you will not set off an attack.

You can experience it anytime, so keep that point in mind!

Lush – Exfoliate

I heart Lush! Wow there product range is amazing!

I love giving my skin some TLC and locking myself in the bathroom for several hours and having a good pampering session so i am always trying out new products. I got bought a bar of Lush’s Buffy The Backside Slayer as a gift, it is an exfoliate, something that i hate doing but have to do and using Lush actually makes me enjoy exfoliating.

I have never come across a product like Lush it smoothes and softens my skin like a babies bum, i am not exaggerating when i say i feel like i have a new layer of skin. Liposuction is a definite no no when i can use Lush for a fraction of the price. The bonus is that the smell is scrumptious too and makes you want to stick your finger in and taste it (obviously not a good idea!!!)

It comes in a bar so it is really easy to use and not messy…just get scrubbing and rinse!

Now i am pretty hooked and after looking over there website and all the other products they have to offer i will definitely be trying some more of there range. A huge selling point to me especially is that all there products are natural beauty products.

Oily skin suffers

I can cause major problems with your skin if you suffer with oily skin. If you do suffer from oily skin you are more likely to have more spots and when you apply your make-up it would of slide off your face within a couple of hours.

Thanks to Korres this could be a thing of the past! It’s a new pomegranate cleansing scrub that has been designed to reduce pore size and strengthen the skin’s condition, while naturally derived olive stone grains slough away excess subum and calendula extracts.

I know that I will most definitely be purchasing the product very soon ready for summer when my skin goes extremely oily.

At only £14.00 it is a must have for problem skin!

New Anti-Cellulite treatment

The Sanctuary already has a fab collection and have now launched a new anti-cellulite treatment.

I have not tried it myself but will be heading to Boots soon to buy some, hopefully it smells just as scrumptious as the rest of there range.

It is aimed at targeting different problem areas and helps burn fat on the inside whilst visibly improving the skin on the outside…perfect what more could us ladies ask for!

How to prevent acne…

Everyone once in there life will have a dreaded spot appear and think that the only way to get rid of it is to squeeze away…big NO!

Follow the below to stop your spots from spreading:

Never pick, squeeze or rub the skin as you are going to make the problem worse and if you squeeze to much you are at risk of scaring.

Try to not use facial products that have a fragrance. The fragrance reacts with your spots making them redder.

Change your diet! If you are eating lots of chocolate and caffeine drinks there is a good chance this is the reason for your acne outburst. Replace the junk with plenty of water, fruit, vegetables and fish. You will notice an instant glow in your complexion if you make these changes.

Keep your hands to yourself and touch your face as little as possible. Your hands are full of germs and you are only going to pass those germs onto your face.

Face clothes are vile! All you are doing is rubbing the dirt from the day before all over your face again. Say good bye to your face cloth, toughly wash your hands and use your beauty products with your hands.

Always wash your face first thing in the morning and before you go to bed. If you sleep with your make-up on you are guaranteed to get more spots as you are not giving your face chance to breathe.

If you have had a large acne outburst you will want to cover up by applying loads of foundation but this will only make the matter worse. I know it can be pretty bad but if you really have to add make-up get a light concealer and dab a tiny amount on the spot to take the redness away. If you can brave it though and want the acne to clear fast you need to keep clean and well away from make-up.

Ingrown hairs…

If you suffer from ingrown hairs or razor rashes you will know that it can be painful, uncomfortable and not a pretty to look at.

Thanks to Ingrow Go that could be a thing of the past. The formulation is fantastic and fast working. My friend who has suffered from ingrown hairs for years starting using Ingrow 2 months ago and within a week the rash was gone and the annoying red spots had vanished. You can see the improvements day by day.

You can use the cream after shaving or waxing and let the cream work its magic throughout the day or night.

It is nothing to be ashamed of if you suffer from ingrowing hairs it happens to majority of people who regularly shave, including men. Women mainly suffer from the rash in their airmpits, bikini lines and legs.

My friend tried practically every product to help cure the rash and raves to everyone about Ingrow Go and is now called her magic it a bottle…it must be good!

Time to stump out the cigs

New year, new you…if you are a smoker it is time to quit. Not only is smoking a dirty habit it also plays havoc with your skin!

It doesn’t take rocket science to know that smoking is a terrible habit to start and most people think that the only damage caused by smoking is lung cancer but there is much worse side effects such as yellow fingernails and teeth, premature ageing, skin dryness, blemishes and dull lifeless hair…ugly, ugly, ugly!

If you are a smoker there is a good chance that you are going to have problems with your hair. It is mainly down to the chemicals in the cigarettes that starve your hair from oxygen meaning it goes brittle and you will never achieve a glossy, salon look hair do. I have also heard of people who’s hair has started to break off. The worst is that when you smoke it is impossible for your hair to smell clean and fresh…who really wants to get a whiff of hair that smells like you have smothered your hair in a nicotine wrap.

For sake of a cigarette is it really worth all these side effects and adding all those years on yourself!

If you are to quit smoking the damage you have already caused will gradually be repaired, for instance your yellow, nicotine nails will go back to there natural colour, you will stop smelling like you have bathed in an astray, your skin will get its glow back and you are less likely to get any more wrinkles around your mouth and eyes .

Most people i no who smoke look years older as they have wrinkles round there eyes and mouth from squinting when they smoke and they are only in there twenties. Think how bad they are going to look in there thirties! It completely ruins your complexion and makes your skin colour greyish.

It is not hard to give up and if you want to stay youthful and smell lovely you have to do it now before it is to late there are a number of smoking cessation courses out there that can help you. So start now for a healthier more beautiful you!

The answer to beautiful, perfect skin…Sisley!

I was pretty excited to find out that Sisley are to bring out a new product that will give you the perfect skin that you can only dream of having.

Sisley Instant Perfect is a siliconated gel which smooths, matifies and corrects your skin in one sweep and get ready for this, it also; fills in lines, controls shine, evens complexion and gives you a velvety-smooth finish …what more could we ask for!

We have to be patient though it does not hit the counters until February but I know I will definitely be first in queue. At only £36.00 for a must-have item I am very excited for trying it out and fingers crossed it does what it states!

I will get back to you in February to let you know if it is worth buying one and how well it works…

My secret beauty tip…

To keep my face cool in the day I always carry in my handbag a bottle of Evian face spray. As soon as I feel that my make up is starting to slide off my face and want a quick freshen up I spritz on my face and instantly feel fresh and clean.

To make your skin extra silky mix some milk into the water and spray onto your face. Milk is rich in proteins, vitamins, amino acids and minerals. So every time you spritz onto your face you will be adding all this goodness into your skin and will be left with soothe, hydrating skin for the rest of the day!

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