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Archive for April, 2010

We have been having really nice weather recently and I think everyone is getting hopeful for the summer and hoping it is going to be a hot one for once. But although a nice tan makes you look all healthy and glowing just remember how bad sun exposure can be for your skin. What I prefer to do it to get a tinted moisturiser with SPF protection all rolled into one. The tinting products make you have a sun kissed look in your face all day and at the same time the SPF agents are protecting your face from any permanent damage. Try to go for an organic product though as it is less likely to contain harsh chemicals which usually do more harm than good.

Organic toothpaste – is this the new way forward??
I have heard that harsh foaming agents and whitening products in big brand toothpaste can actually be doing more harm than good. Whitened teeth often feel more sensitive and foaming agents can damage your gums by being too harsh. So I decided to check out organic toothpastes to see if there was any difference.
You can buy quite a large range of products from the internet but the website I thought looked the best was greenpeople.co.uk. They are made with organic products and essential oils, Vitamin C and apparently
offer natural protection against bacterial growth
They do not contain sweetners, fluoride or foaming agents.
Let me know if you are a fan of organic toothpaste and how it compares to regular products.

With summer literally round the corner it is time to start thinking about your summer skin regime. Exfoliating is a must especially if like me you like to keep up the fake tan regularly. I am a fan of the cheap exfoliation mitts and shower gel. But there are lots of products out there. I usually concentrate on my legs and face. Exfoliating your legs can make them look slimmer and more toned, I really love Clinique’s Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliator. It is quite expensive but makes your legs feel seriously smooth. I then run an exfoliated mitt over my legs too just to make sure I’ve gotten rid of all the dead skin etc. They recommend a loofer but I prefer my mitts. Clinique also have a similar scrub for your face but I prefer Body Shops Vitamin E facial scrub as I use the rest of the range daily for my face. I have also just started using the small round scrubber for my face, really good at getting rid of small spots!

The weather has been fairly encouraging so I’m starting to think about my summer holidays. And with that thought comes thoughts of bikinis and bikini lines!
The Wilkinson Sword Quattro for women is amazing and helping keep your bikini under control. If you are afraid of waxing or epilating the Wilkinson Sword Quattro is a great alternative. It is a shaver on one end and a trimmer on the other end and is a must have girly gadget.
Price at about £9.99 it is a handy fairly inexpensive grooming appliance. There is a promotion on a the moment for the summer with a new carry case for your trimmer for when you pop off on your holidays!