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Happy Feet {beauty feature}

Happy Feet {beauty feature}

You’ve been hiding them all winter long, and now that summer is here, it’s time to bring your footsies out of hibernation and give them some extra love. Why? Because they work like dogs for you and besides that, there is no point splurging on sexy summer sandals if your feet don’t look the part. Here are some foot happy products I am loving at the moment… CND Cucumber Heel Therapy I am obsessed with this foot cream! It’s the most amazing treatment cream to sort out those cracked heels and dry feet. In fact, it’s so amazing, it works equally well to sort out any dry patches on hands, knees and elbows too! It smells like real cucumbers and leaves your feet feeling baby soft almost immediately. I had a bit of dryness on my heels (thank you winter!) and this cream got them soft after just a few days. That’s how good it is! CND Cucumber Heel Therapy contains cucumber, chamomilla recutita, aloe barbdensis leaf juice, panthenol (pro vitamin B5) , allantoin and urea. To find out more about the benefits of these individual ingredients, check out the feature post I wrote a while back  on this must have foot cream. Price: R223 for 75g Available…

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December 18, 2013
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Some New Skin Treats We’ve Tried & Tested

Some New Skin Treats We’ve Tried & Tested

Some exciting new skincare products to keep an eye on as we head into winter… Payot Élixir Douceur Payot recently launched their new serum, Élixir Douceur. The idea behind it is to help soothe, repair and restructure your skin. Working as a “protective shield”, it soothes irritation, repairs the skin and protects it from external aggressions. So, three benefits in one! I like to think of it as addressing past damage, working on present skin conditions and ensuring the future health of your skin by offering a barrier of protection. The texture is light and instantly absorbed by the skin, so there is no feeling of oil buildup on your face. I love the applicator; which has a dropper in the lid, allowing you to “press” out each drop as you need it. I like to use it by applying four drops; one on the forehead, chin and cheeks and then working it all into the skin. It’s great for all skin types and perfect for adding hydration back into the skin as we head into winter. For the ingredients junkies, here’s a list of ingredients and how each one works: Water Lily Extract : Soothes, calms down and restructures. Sesame Oil : Restores the cutaneous barrier. Borage Oil : Protects and regenerates. Sun Floweroil : Nourishes and soothes. Rice Bran Oil :…

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April 19, 2013
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Fabulous Face Masks

Fabulous Face Masks

Check out these fab face masks I’m loving right now – tried, tested and loved of course! My skincare routine is pretty simple; I cleanse, moisturise and then load up on sun screen. I tend to avoid toners as my cleanser already does a great job at light exfoliating, so there is no need for me to use a toner as well. Every week, I also like to give my skin a little treat, in the form of an exfolation, cleansing peel or a masque. These are the three masques that are sitting in my bathroom right now… To scroll through my selection, click on the black arrow to the right to navigate through my top three…

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May 28, 2012
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Autumn Skincare 101 – Masks

Autumn Skincare 101 – Masks

Give your skin a little TLC this autumn with a recovery mask that will polish, cleanse, hydrate or detox your skin. Here’s our top picks… Almay Polishing Mask helps to unclog your pores, vacuuming impurities to leave your skin feeling polished and oil free. Leave it on for 10 minutes and simply rinse with warm water. Almay Polishing Mask is 100% fragrance free, hyop-allergigenic and clinically, dermatologist and allergy tested. African Extracts Rooibos Deep Cleansing Facial Mask help to deep cleanse the skin, leaving it feeling nourished and looking fab with the posers of Rooibos extract that helps to draw impurities from the skin surface. Almay Hydrating Mask helps to add moisture back into the skin. The rich creamy formulation pumps the skin, helping to plum the skin and minimise the appearance of find lines that are associated with dry skin. A light film applied for 10-15 minutes is all it takes, and when you’re done, you simply remove with a damp cotton ball – no moisturizer necessary, although we always recommend a good dose of moisturizer. Yardley Oatmeal Detox Facial Mask deep cleanses and detoxifies the skin. It contains stimulating ginseng and soothing oat with a cleansing and protecting…

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March 15, 2011
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Beauty Scoop – Quick fix skin treats

Beauty Scoop – Quick fix skin treats

Everyone wants to look well rested, fresh and “youthful” and now you can, without lifting a finger. Check out these gorgeous products I recently tried, tested and absolutely love! They will keep your skin looking fabulously youthful, and all you have to do to get them to work is sit back and relax. Talk about the ultimate pick me up experience!

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March 16, 2010
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Winter skincare guide – The inside scoop!

Winter skincare guide – The inside scoop!

March marks the start of Autumn in (a still very) sunny, very hot South Africa. By now you’re probably thinking of your winter wardrobe, but have you considered your winter skincare regime? As the climate cools down and the sun fades away, your skincare needs to be adapted to ensure your skin continues to glow, all winter long.

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March 8, 2010
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