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Awaken and rejuvenate tired chapped skin, a perfect remedy to combat the cold months.

Ultra Dry Skin Cream

Ultra Dry Skin Cream

This full-bodied cream offers a powerful and herbal scent that is both rich and waxy in consistency. The thick consistency means this product will have a longer life as only a small amount is needed in order to achieve even coverage.

The Ultra Dry skin Cream boasts to instantly awaken and smooth the skins surface and effects will last all day. The impressively rich and beneficial body cream has the ability to both hydrate and replenish by soothing even the most dehydrated skin. The product does this by calming and comforting the skins surface.

The Organic Pharmacy use only organic ingredients and products don’t contain any artificial scents, fragrances or tints, but instead just natural elements which have all undergone forceful safety tests.

These pure and unprocessed elements are often obtained from local farming communities who all follow strict measures regarding animal interests, fair trade, energy efficiency and sustainability.

The Ultra Dry Skin Cream contains many skin nourishing ingredients including Tamanu which aids in repairing and calming the skins surface through the use of innovative fatty acids such as Calophyllic Acid. Various antibiotics such as chamomile and marigold which both contains anti-inflammatory properties also aid in this. These anti-inflammatory properties help to stimulate cell growth. Other active ingredients include neutral Lipids, Glycolipids, Rose Hip, Aqua, Shea Butter, Phospholipids and Neem. Neem is an anti-septic based ingredient which possesses anti-fungal elements and is an excellent cure for skin which is both parched and cracking. It also boasts to improve circulation and soothe inflexible joints; Shea Butter also houses this property and is another key ingredient in the dry skin crème.

One of the most beneficial elements is Aloe and has the ability to soothe and replenish the skin and acts as a natural collagen injection.

This product is one of the Organic Pharmacy’s best sellers and is suitable for all ages. The product is priced at £35.23 and can be obtained from all stockists of the Organic Pharmacy’s extensive line.

Dermalogical Seburn Clearing Masque.

Dermalogical Seburn Clearing Masque.

Seburn Clearing Masque

Seburn Clearing Masque

Living in cities and towns can cause the face to become both dull and lifeless due to the amount of dirt that mounts up. There is an array of facial products and skin masks available to conquer skin problems caused by the everyday environment.

One such mask comes in the shape of Dermalogical Seburn Clearing Masque. The Masque contains elements such as Kaolin and bentonite clay, which have the ability to cleanse deep beneath the skins surface, leaving it both, refined and tingling due the cooling properties.

The mask works by eliminating the build up of surplus oils that appear on the skin and therefore averts the event of skin break outs which are caused by both the oils and impurities present.

The Dermalogical Seaburn Clearing Masque is a combination of various skin-friendly ingredients which all boast to combat the activity of the overactive sebaceous glands. The mask begins by soothing the skin but at the same time cleansing the face. Notes of cinnamon bark and Spiraea which also appear in this product have the capability of creating a clear and healthy complexion, whilst discontinuing the development of bacteria on the skin. The magic ingredient is salicylic acid and aids in clearing blocked follicles which again results in even and healthy looking skin.

Another bonus of this product is its exfoliation properties which remove rough and dead skin cells as well as battling against any inflammation by regulating the creation of sebum. The benefits of this mask are said to be extremely impressive and results in the skins follicle membrane becoming reinforced resulting in less skin annoyance occurring on the face.

The Dermalogica brand possesses to use natural ingredients with no risk of side effects and therefore the product is suitable for sensitive types.

Youth in a bottle

Youth in a bottle

face serum

face serum

The latest beauty gossip has revealed an exciting new product that promises results. hyaluronic acid was originally available only as an injectable formula but now the magic treatment is available in range of easy to apply formats, including gels, serums and moisturiesers.

The product comes in the shape of dermal fillers such as restylane hyaluronic acid and boasts to reduce both facial wrinkles and fine lines.

After just one application, results are said to be noticeable which is why the skin care product has been given the nickname ‘youth in a bottle’.

The ingredients featured in this clever formula include complex sugars that are already found in the body, these sugars come in the shape of glycosaminoglycan. This particular sugar aids our bodies in getting the much-needed nutrients as well as working as a protective agent, by in fact oiling the joints and smoothing the progress of water retention in the body’s tissues. Hyalurnic acids can retain an impressive weight in water, which is up to a massive one thousand times its weight.

The product aids in creating the illusion of both youthful and firmer skin and in turn the skin appears radiant and healthy. The formula does this by plumping and rebuilding the skins matrix. Elements featured in the product have the ability to clean deep beneath the skins surface and at the same time inject it with both moisture and radiance.

A breakthrough discovery in repairing and reducing the appearance of fine lines.

Avon Skincare

Avon Skincare

Skin care label Avon has announced a breakthrough discovery, which is the produce of over five years of intensive research. The breakthrough discovery comes in the shape of an innovative Reversalist featuring Activinol expertise.

By researching both the aging and repairable process of the skin scientists were able to make this impressive discovery, research showed that the reasoning behind the formation of wrinkles is due to a series of micro injuries that result over time. These micro-injuries resemble miniscule cuts in the skins surface. The body’s natural conclusion to this is to produce Activen; this element is a key ingredient in repairing the skin.

By discovering this ingredient, researchers at the Beauty brand have been able to unleash the power of the Activin substance and in turn created a skin care revelation. This discovery boasts to aid the skin in appearing awakened and with the illusion of a glowing complexion, with noticeable results in the reduction of fine facial lines and any discolorations. The face will appear toned and smooth as well as fresher and radiant.

Results can be seen over night after just the first application of the product. For best results the brand recommend using both the concentrated serum and night cream, which are available from the luxury Activinol Wrinkle Reversal Technology range.

The serum is a lightweight formula which will increase the benefits and up the results of the Reversalist Night Renewal Cream, which boasts to dramatically change and improve the look and touch of the skins surface. This should be applied every evening after the application of the serum, which aids in tightening and toning the facial skin, giving the illusion of a youthful complexion

Say farewell to dry skin with Bioelements Really Rich Moisture lotion.

Bioelements Skincare

Bioelements Skincare

Bioelements helps those with dry and damaged skin say goodbye to the issue at stake. The skin care brand has produced a formula that promises results in the shape of a really rich moisturising lotion.
Bioelements Really Rich Moisture is a dry skin combating product that is non-greasy yet still exceptionally rich in substance. It works by trapping moisture into surface layers and in turn soaking the problem area with a combination of natural emollients.

Bioelements Really Rich Moisture is an extremely rich yet non-greasy creme that corrects dryness by saturating skin with a complex of moisturising elements.

Using this product will replenish run down and tired looking skin by giving it an instant moisture boost, the clever formula does this by repairing surface micro-cracks that cause both dryness and peeling of the skin.
This product can be applied to both the face and neck at any time of day or night and boasts to reveal a complexion that is noticeably more even in tone as well revealing skin that feels both softer and smooth to touch. On application of this product the surface skin on the face will appear deeply hydrated and moisture quenched leaving the dry and inflexible appearance of before behind.

The Really Rich Moisture formula is a combination of many skin nourishing ingredients that will smooth and soften the skin as well as inject it with moisture, the key elements include Jojoba, Olive, Safflower and Avocado oils. The strengthening and calming properties come from Ginseng Root extract and the emollient is in the shape of Shea Butter.

Tips on using this product in order to gain best results include exfoliating the skin prior to use, as this will banish any dead skin cells and allow the product to be more effective in absorbing the key moisturising nutrients.

Magic away those under-eye circles

Tinted Concealer

Tinted Concealer

Britain’s best selling eye product has released an all enhanced edition to the original. Garnier’s anti-puffiness roll-on was a definite hit on the beauty front boasting to refresh and revive tired looking eyes, now the anti-puffiness roll on is available with the added addition of tinted concealer. So not only can wearers of the product enjoy the feeling and results of a fresh and wide-awake look, they can also banish dark circles.

The caffeine charged ‘anti-dark circles’ roll on works in two ways, Firstly the moisturising eye care and cooling roller ball will give eyes an instant lift through the aid of the added refreshing and hydrating properties.
Secondly the contained mineral pigments will provide instant natural looking and flawless coverage to unwanted dark circles, this even promises to have impressive results that will last throughout the day.

The formula is suitable for both normal and dry skin-types and will offer a cooling and soothing effect when applied as well as hydrating the eyes. The application of the product is an extremely simple procedure and doesn’t create a heavy build-up of make-up; instead the roll-on is very delicate on the eye area. The concealer is available in two shades including fair and medium tones and acts as tinted eye roll-on. The results will last all day without fading; meaning users of the product won’t have to keep reapplying the formula.

This clever little product is a must for handbags everywhere as it comes in an extremely aesthetically pleasing casing. The Garnier anti-puffiness roll-on concealer is available at a retail price of £9.99.

A hard-working, nature-friendly and nourishing body cream, certainly one for the eco enthusiast.

Nourishing Cream

Nourishing Cream

This nourishing body lotion is certainly one for any eco enthusiasts as the Madara brand believes in being kind and adoring towards nature. The Beauty brand originates from Latvia, a place renowned for earth rich in qualities and where generations of individuals have used these qualities and the lands purest herbs in order to create natural beauty products.

The brand has won both plaudits and design awards for the success and exquisiteness of their product range. The beauty trademark is one of the first natural and eco-friendly cosmetic ranges to reveal itself from Latvia. The whole concept behind their various products revolves around the theory that beauty goes further than just external looks and a pleasing appearance is made possible through both a healthy mind and lifestyle.

Not only does the product offer a refreshing and lightweight scent, it also feels foamy and soft to apply to the skin. The results are instantly noticeable after the first application and leave the skin looking both radiant and even, with the added bonus of no product deposit. These results are achieved through the various organic elements that are encased in the lotion. Elements such as minerals, natural plant vitamins, bioflavanoids and an array of biologically active substances aid in evening and smoothing the skin.

The product should be applied to dry skin daily straight after bathing; the user should pay more attention to problem dry areas, such as knees, hands, feet and elbows.

The results boast to last all day and the packaging is both aesthetically pleasing and of course nature friendly.

Chanel’s sweet smelling firming and toning Anti-Cellulite Gel

Even the most slender and healthiest of women can experience cellulite, it appears because the body stores fat directly under the surface of the skin, this then creates a dappled effect that is visible on the skins surface.

However this common problem that many women experience isn’t due to how fit and toned you are, the real reasoning lies behind your metabolism and hormones, it can also be hereditary.

Keeping hydrated by drinking lots of water helps to decrease the appearance of cellulite, as do more extreme procedures such as lymphatic drainage. However neither of these two solutions abolishes the problem completely. Another method in treating the issue comes in the shape many massaging treatments that claim to puff up the skin.

There is an abundance of choice available at various beauty stores nation wide. All promise similar results, boasting to either completely illuminate the problem or at least improve the appearance of the skins surface.
Chanel has created one particular product that promises to both firm and tone the body in the shape of an Anti-Cellulite Gel. The product is available to purchase at a price of £39 and is described as a luxury lotion that aids in firming the skin.

The product offers a sweet aroma with hints of strawberries and subtle floral notes, making massaging it into the skin a pleasant experience

The gel formula promises best results if applied daily in a forceful fashion, as the result of these upwards motions will provoke circulation as well as leaving the skin tingling.

Effects and improvements of the Anti-Cellulite gel will become noticeably visible after just a few weeks of use, the problem area will reveal skin that is both soft to touch and taught in appearance. As well as these initial enhancements the wearer will ooze a sweet scent.

Toning and Firming Anti-Cellulite Gel

Toning and Firming Anti-Cellulite Gel

A spicy sweet cream with an added kick.

Moisturising Regime

Moisturising Regime

The Bliss London label has added a new product to their all ready enticing range of skin care creations. This new addition goes by the name of ‘Blood Orange White Pepper Body Butter’ and boasts both a great scent as well as noticeable results.

Priced at £23, the rich and creamy moisturising body butter offers a sweet orange aroma that promises to last long after the first application. To prevent the sweet scent from being too exhilarating and sweetly, elements of spicy white pepper notes have been added. This has the effect of balancing out the other elements as well as adding an edge to the lotion.

Other elements features in this product include coconut oil and sodium hyaluronate, which aid in keeping the skin moisturised for longer. Vitamins A, C and E protect the skin against free radical damage through the use of antioxidants.

The concoction in fact takes inspiration from a cocktail and was voted winning fragrance in the 2008 ‘eau’-lection.

The packaging the product comes in is designed with ease of use in mind and the tube distributes the cream evenly. The wearer does not need to use a lot of product at one time as a little tends to go along way; therefore this particular invention doesn’t need to be replaced regularly. The skin absorbs the rich body butter quickly and the results reveal skin that both glows in a pleasing gloss and looks and feels hydrated all day long, as the solution instantly drenches thirsty skin, leaving it soft, smooth and supple.

The complete moisturising regime courtesy of ‘This Works’

TWLEG_largeSkincare brand ‘This Works’ have come up with a complete moisturising regime in the shape of two new products. These products include ‘Skin Deep Dry Leg oil’ and ‘Enjoy Really Rich Lotion’. The product comes in a contemporary and simple style casing and combines a variety of ingredients in order to form a really rich body lotion. These elements include Tuberose mix; Patchouli and Frankincense would create a powerful perfume that creates the illusion of a high-class spa. This spa like essence will sink into the skin leaving the wearer with a satisfying aroma.

The included varieties of exotic essential oils are fused with pure-cold pressed plant oils, which are both high in vitamins and GLAs. These particular ingredients aid in keeping the skin in tip top condition and the product is especially suitable for those who play sport, swim or spend a lot of time in the sun. The product aids in tackling dry, rough skin, leaving it feeling especially sleek and soft. Best results are achieved if the product is applied after a bath or shower as this will lock in moisture.

Despite the body oil offering a rich texture, the skin still quickly absorbs it and this is achieved in a no-mess fashion. Both the body cream and leg oil boast to improve blemishes and marks that appear on the skins surface leaving the skin both hydrated and smooth to feel.

This Works ‘Skin deep dry leg oil’ and ‘Enjoy really rich lotion’ are available at a retail price of £33 and guarantee notable results.