Beauty Bus

A good body scrub is a bathroom necessity.  Not only does performing  regular exfoliating avoid the unsightly appearance of ingrown hairs, which occur due to shaving, waxing and epilating but a good body scrub will also leave your skin glowing and in an enviable and healthy condition. 

When choosing a body scrub you should invest in one that offers a good granule consistency.  A good exfoliator should be overflowing with fine non-abrasive grains, this will in turn rid your body of any unattractive and unwanted dead skin, but will still however be nourishing enough to leave your skin silky smooth in appearance, hydrated and most of all at ease.

 With a number of body scrubs on the market all promising similar results, how do you choose the right one?  Here is one such scrub that claims to be the best in buffing you to perfection.

Heavenly Body Polish by Evolve is priced at just £11.99 and boasts to offer both a scrub and moisturiser in one.  The body polish has a sweet and fresh scent, which will leave you wanting apply more and comes in the shape of a creamy consistency.  The granules housed in the Heavenly Body Polish are not too abrasive; this is therefore an ideal for everyday use and also for those who possess a sensitive skin type.  It combines both gentle shea butter and coconut shell pieces in order to create a heavenly mix.  

The Heavenly Body Scrub is available nationwide and can be found in most department stores or alternatively online

Catching the rays sunbathing, applying drying fake tan products and the theatrical changes in weather are all factors which can cause unsightly dead skin cells, especially with this freak weather we are experiencing! One day the central heating is on full blast and the next day the air conditioning is set to just below freezing point. This certainly doesn’t help our complexion and often has the effect of making the skin appear both slightly lack-lustre and in need of some extra TLC.

It’s the perfect time of year to update your daily skin routine, with summer here and many of us planning holidays abroad you will want to look smooth and flake-free in appearance. Booking in for weekly skincare treatments are certainly is one way to make a noticeable difference to both your skin and complexion.

If you are tired of scrubbing and exfoliating, why not opt for a safe, skin friendly and rejuvenating peel. The good news is you don’t even need to leave the comfort of your own home to perform such a procedure and all can be carried out in just a few minutes.

One recommended product is the Clinique Turnaround Radiance Peel, which is priced at £35. This potent exfoliator offers the same results as a glycolic peel, however without the discomfort. Results reveal both a luminous and even-toned complexion.

Another must-have product is the Rodial Glamtox Peel. At £70 this has been described as a seriously satisfying treatment peel, which you remove with your fingertips. This peel boasts to relax facial muscles, reduce fine lines and illuminate the skins complexion.

Bliss Peeling Groovy Facial Serum can be purchased for a total of £46 and is gentle enough on the complexion to use both morning and night. The serum perfects the skins texture, reduces the appearance of pores and lightens discolorations such as age spots and any visible pimples.

After cleansing you should use an exfoliating scrub on the skin. This allows for a much deeper cleansing experience, as it works deep down to cleanse pores, in turn this will aid in removing blackheads as well as the top layer of dead skin cells that can leave your skin dry and uninspiring.

The Exfoliating Facial Scrub from Kyoku contains an array of ingredients such as volcanic ash, this particular element works to remove surplus oils and poisons from the skin, while both the added extracts of Japanese Adzuki bean and walnut shells work to gently exfoliate and remove any dead and unsightly skin cells that appear on the surface of the skin. The exfoliating scrub will also combat ingrown hairs as these can clog pores, leaving your skin looking more youthful with a vibrant appearance.

The skin is 70% water so it is therefore extremely important to maintain this water content but when exposed daily to the sun, wind and pollution, your skin can become dry, causing a decrease in collagen which in turn alters the connective tissues that present suppleness and firmness to the skin, causing unsightly wrinkles and fine lines.

The two standard ways of hydrating your skin includes keeping water levels high and applying a good moisturizing cream daily in order to restore vivacity.

Kyoku’s Facial Moisturiser is an all-in-one everyday moisturiser that houses UV protection with an SPF 15. It also contains a variety of skin-friendly antioxidants in the shape of bamboo and pea extract. Both these elements help to promote anti-ageing, whilst the added sunflower oil hydrates, avocado oil smoothes and a patented Micro-Particle delivery mechanism ensures each of these active ingredients enters deep into the male dermal coating.

Now that the sun has finally decided to make an appearance so have the short skirts, tiny hot pants and thigh skimming dresses. The first step of your beauty regime when baring your body should be to de-fuzz.

The skin care brand Veet certainly has a wide range of hair removal creams, potions and lotions, which will work to achieve the perfect summer body. The brand even have a sensitive skin care range in the shape of a hair removal cream which contains the skin friendly ingredient aloe vera as well as vitamin E. Other products suitable for those with sensitive skin include the Veet hair removal strips which house an array of soothing elements such as soothing almond oil and again vitamin E.

All the products in the range are the perfect items to stock up on for the summer, as they will leave your skin both hydrated with moisture and hair free. Legs, under arms and bikini lines will appear smooth and silky to touch. This appearance will last for days meaning you can dig out all those summer outfits that have been hiding at the bottom of the wardrobe and wear them with confidence.

For best results and prior to using any of the Veet hair removal products it is recommended that you exfoliate the skin well before applying the formula.

Each item in the range is housed in a baby blue and fuchsia casing which won’t look out of place in any girl’s bathroom. The label is available from most beauty counters and stores nationwide.