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Bare essentials for summer skin
Published Date: 22 July 2009
Wherever you're holidaying, skin needs special treatment. Stephanie Smith checks out summer body essentials.
Still radiating nuptial bliss following her recent marriage to Joseph star Lee Mead, Denise Van Outen becomes the face for a new range of Japanese deodorants, Bionsen, formulated using vital minerals found in the volcanic spas of Japan, long-prized for their ability to nourish the skin and keep it healthy. The entire Bionsen range is free from aluminium and parabens, which have been linked to breast cancer. Bionsen, a deodorant in the true sense of the word, allows The skin to breathe naturally.
Prices start at £1.99 for the roll-on, at Superdrug, Boots, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and NISA.
Recently awarded a prestigious Cosmetics Executive Women award for sun care, Sisley's Sunleya has a sophisticated formula that keeps the sun's effects under control by working with the skin's natural defence system, helping to prevent the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, skin slackening and dehydration, while allowing the skin to develop a long lasting tan. Research showed that total sunblock is indispensable for fair skins but for those that do tan, it is best to encourage natural photoprotection, using the skin's own defence mechanisms, with melanin rising to the skin's surface. It's SPF15 for face, throat and décolleté, in a fine, non-greasy formula, in a 50ml airless pump-dispenser bottle.
It costs £114 and is available at Browns in York and Harvey Nichols in Leeds.
An excellent cellulite treater, Fat Girl Scrub from Bliss helps fight fat with red algae to counteract the appearance of bloated-ness, Himalayan pink salt to exfoliate, plus grapefruit and peppermint to soothe. It works by promoting circulation. Begin at your feet and scrub upwards, using circulation motions around knees, thighs and backs of arms. It costs £26 for 8oz from www.blisslondon.co.uk.
Concerns about swine flu means that washing of hands is essential to avoid spreading infection. When you're on the move, an anti-bacterial hygiene is a great idea.The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Hand Cleanse Gel is small enough to fit in your handbag or car pockets and doesn't need water. It costs £2.40 from The Body Shop and stockists on 01903 844 554.
Totally natural and perfect for exfoliating before applying fake tan, SaponAqua Natural Therapy Bar is handmade, has a calming aroma that encourages relaxation and contains caster oil, an anti-inflammatory that helps to soothe away any aches and pains and get you in the holiday mood. It's multi-purpose – removes make up without drying skin, and doubles up as shaving cream – so perfect for taking on holiday. It costs £9.99 plus P&P. www.saponaqua.com.
