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Argan Oil
Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the sunshine. Whether you are sunning in the park or on that long awaited holiday, there is ONE beauty essential that will keep you looking radiant from head to toe – Argan Oil. Argan Oil originally comes from Morocco where it has been used as both a food and a beauty treatment for centuries. It is super versatile and great for holidays and your handbag – because the one product can do so much.
Suhara Philgence from Afrodite Wigs has some summer beauty tips:
Hair Care: For instant lustre and shine All day conditioner & frizz Prevent Sun Damage: Argan oil is a natural sun protector of around SPF15.
Beauty glow: Add 2-3 drops of Argan oil to your foundation, bronzer or tinted moisturizer to create that dewy natural glow to your skin.
Hands & feet: Say bye-bye to cracked nails and heels because Argan oil is perfect for skin softening. This is lovely and rich without being greasy, a must for the summer.
Argan oil is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Omega 6.Protect and nourish the skin and has anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties. Also can improve the appearance of skin conditions such as psoriasis, acne and chickenpox. www.afroditewigs.co.uk
New Essential Slimming Care from Sothys
Danielle Drury, Sothys Education Manager shares her tips on how to prepare the skin for the summer.
“Get your skin summer ready with a full body exfoliation, a manicure & pedicure and make sure all your waxing is done a few days prior to sun exposure to prevent sensitivity. Stock up on hydrating skincare to maintain healthy skin. Sothys Hydradvance range is oil free and restores the skins natural water balance as well as regeneration of the cells and skin tissue, good quality sun protection such as our sun care range along with a nourishing after sun or body lotion is also key. Sothys Hydra-nourishing body lotion is perfect for all skin types and replenishes the skins natural oils and water balance as well as containing soothing camomile to soothe any sensitive areas that may have been over exposed!”
High-potency caffeine and polyphenols limit fat storage, which is encouraged to be eliminated by activating its dispersal through micro-circulation massage. Green coffee extract slows lipogenesis, while astragalus extract helps reduce cellulite development. Essential Slimming Care 250 ml £60.50 Available in Sothys Salons and Spas nationwide and www.sothys-uk.co.uk Order line: 01303 262666
Silgel
GC Aesthetics, the experts in silicone, has now launched Silgel™ direct to the consumer for the first time. The go-to product for scar management, Silgel™ is a clear, non-sticky, pure silicone gel, which is clinically proven to be effective in treating both new and existing hypertrophic (red) and keloidal (raised) scars.
Having long been used by Surgeons as part of their patient’s aftercare for over 15 years, Silgel™ developed to reduce the visibility and flatten the scar. Silgel™ works by creating a barrier on the skin which helps to retain moisture and in turn, encourages the skin’s own natural healing process. The result is a smoother, softer and more even appearance.
Silgel™ is easy-to-apply making it convenient to use on a daily basis. The clear formula makes it aesthetically pleasing as well. Silgel dries fast leading to no stains on your clothes. Thanks to its proven results and superiority to other common scar treatment products, Silgel™ has been utilised in surgery aftercare for over a decade:
Silgel™ is available in a 20ml tube, RRP: £35.99 / €43.50. www.silgel.com
NEW Quinoa & Avocado Styling Gel
Style and condition your hair with our nutrient-packed, light hold gel suitable for all hair types.
No residue, no stickiness and no flakes. Quinoa protein works alongside Irish Moss, a mineral rich seaweed, and Xanthan gum to create a unique natural gelling action which coats each hair shaft and gently stiffens as it dries, holding your style in place.
This light hold gel means no extra weight to drag the hair down. Quinoa protein delivers body by coating each hair shaft, so when you blow dry you lock in volume for hair that looks thicker and fuller with added bounce.
Avocado oil has powerful conditioning effects for high- shine, gloss and softness and is rich in antioxidants to reverse hair damage from external factors. Helping to maintain vitality, Beer yeast extract (which is rich in B vitamins), works in synergy with Quinoa protein to intensely enhance and condition the hair, making it more manageable and easier to style.
The strain on your hair from styling, pollutants and UV rays can leave the lipids in the cuticle damaged, leading to dull, frizzy, dry, weak and brittle hair. Quinoa & Avocado Styling Gel makes the perfect leave-in conditioner, preserving the surface of the hair to leave both natural and coloured hair with high-shine and brilliance. Studies on Quinoa protein show that after just 5 applications the hair’s gloss value is improved by 51%! £9.95 for 100ml For stockist details please call 01403 740 350 or visit www.greenpeople.co.uk
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