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Problems With Your Scalp? Here’s What Could Be Causing It…

08/07/2022 07/07/2022 0

The scalp is one of the most forgotten areas of skin on our whole body, mostly because it’s usually completely covered by hair. However, that means that the first thing we know about problems relating to the scalp is itching or flakiness, which can be tricky to resolve once they’ve begun. With this in mind, we’re taking a look at five common scalp problems, what could be causing them and how you can fix them:

Itching

Having an itchy scalp (providing you don’t have kids of school-age or spend a lot of time with nit-carriers!) is usually a result of sensitivity to certain ingredients. Many cheaper shampoos rely on harsh chemicals to clean your hair and scalp but these chemicals can often cause a reaction in your skin, leaving you itchy and uncomfortable. Aromatherapy Associates Shampoo is a gentle cleansing shampoo with a blend of essential oils that leaves your hair and scalp healthy and strong, without any of the irritation of other formulas.

Flakiness

The scalp, just like any other area of skin, can suffer from dryness, which can ultimately lead to flakiness and unsightly dandruff. Combine this with product build-up and you could end up looking like you’ve walked through a snowstorm, even in Summer. Elemis Frangipani Monoi Hair and Scalp Mask is a luxurious 3-in-1 hair treatment mask that can be used as a deep cleansing scalp treatment, an in shower deep conditioner or an intensive overnight mask. It will moisturise your hair and scalp and help to prevent future flakiness.

Soreness

Scalp soreness is a generalised feeling of pain on the surface of your scalp and can be cause by a number of different things, from harsh hair dyes, tight ponytails and overbrushing. It’s even possible that you could be using a hairbrush made of materials to which your skin is sensitive! For this reason, we recommend switching to a Color Wow Dream Smooth Professional Paddle Brush. It’s designed to detangle and style wet hair, helping to prevent breakage for an ultra-smooth finish, without pulling the hair or damaging the scalp.

Sunburn

As we mentioned above, many people forget about their scalp and this is especially true when it comes to sunscreen. If you aren’t wearing a hat, it’s really important to protect your head and scalp with an SPF. If you get a sunburn on your scalp, you may experience redness, irritation, and swelling. In severe cases, depending on the amount of time you spend in the sun, the scalp can blister and can even cause hair loss. Spray a little Decleor Aloe Vera Sun Bi-Phase Oil SPF30 on your parting or areas of scalp which aren’t well-covered to avoid this.

Tension

Believe it or not, your scalp is one of the most common areas for tension to manifest and a tight scalp can lead to real pain. Your scalp can also be affected by tension in your neck and jaw, so if you’re prone to stress, you might want to watch out for this. The best way to help relieve scalp tension is with massage, using something like Elemis Instant Refreshing Gel, which is an instant revitaliser, perfect for muscle tension, especially on the scalp, shoulders and neck.

Facial Treatments, Health and Happiness, Life and Fashion, Skincare Advice

How to Build a Skincare Routine

01/07/2022 01/07/2022 0

Photo by Anna Shvets

Almost every beauty related article that you read will make some sort of reference to the fact that everybody needs a “skincare routine”. This usually relates to what products you use on your face, as well as how and when you use them. For people who have unproblematic skin, this is a simple case of choosing which product you want to use and using them. Voila! Simple, no?

Maybe not, if your skin has any sort of special need. Having oily, dry, acne prone or some other type of skin means you might find it slightly more difficult to find a combination of products which works for your specific complexion. With this in mind we thought we would take a look at the simplest way to build a skincare routine which works for you.

Identify Your Skin Type

The first step to creating a personalised skincare routine is identifying your own skin type. Is your skin dry? Do you suffer with oily skin? Are you a teen with acne or blemish prone skin? Every different skin type will benefit from different ingredients in their skincare so it’s important to know what your skin needs. There are four basic types of healthy skin: normal, dry, oily and combination skin.

Start With the Basics

Everybody knows the age old mantra “cleanse, tone, moisturise“, and while it may seem like a cliche this is genuinely the best place to start. Once you’ve identified your skin type, take a look at the collections offered for your specific skin concern and you will usually find at the very least a cleanser, toner and moisturiser which are specifically designed for your skin. You don’t have to always use every product from the same range, however you may find that products from one collection often work best together.

Add Any Extras

Once you’ve got the cleanse, tone and moisturise part of your skincare routine down, this is where you can start to think about any extras that your skin might need. For instance, if you are moisturising but still feel as though you have areas of dryness, you might benefit from a treatment mask to give your skin extra hydration. If you have ageing skin, you may want to opt for something a bit richer to ensure your skin is getting a collagen boost.

Skin which is prone to hyperpigmentation may need something to tackle dark spots and to even out your skin tone. Every face is completely unique and only you can decide where you need to get extra help from your skin care.

Persevere

This is perhaps the most important point in this entire article; we’ve lost count of the amount of times that our clients come back to us and say, after just a few days, they don’t think their skincare is making a difference.

While we do stock certain products which offer guarantees regarding how quickly they will work, generally speaking changes to your skin will take at least a month but you should follow a new skincare routine for at least three months to properly gauge effectiveness.

Before this point you have simply not given your products a chance to work their magic and unless you stick to the new routine you will never know how good your skin could look!

Facial Treatments, Health and Happiness, Life and Fashion

How to Achieve Your Most Dewy Skin Yet

24/06/2022 23/06/2022 0

Photo by Daniel Xavier

For the first part of the 2000s, matte skin was the most coveted look in the makeup and skincare industries. However, there has been a huge migration away from the flat-matte look of old and now, dewy, glossy skin is everyone’s top priority. Dewy skin refers to skin that is supple, glowing, and smooth, and hydration is absolutely key to achieving the look, no matter what your skin type is. Your skin care routine goes a long way in promoting dewy skin, so we’ve curated a selection of products which will give you your most dewy skin yet:

Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturiser

This product from Elemis is as multifunctional as it can get – as well as giving the skin a deep wash of hydration, it can also be used as a primer beneath your make up, OR layered over the top of your base as a glowy highlighter. It contains an energising blend of kombucha and fermented ginger, which helps to promote a brighter appearance, as well as light-reflecting microminerals to impart a fresh, dewy glow.

This Works In Transit Camera Close Up

Okay, so we know we said the previous product was the ultimate multitasker, but this one also gives it a run for its money! It’s a mask, moisturiser and primer all-in-one which reduces redness and the appearance of wrinkles, leaving skin looking and feeling naturally radiant. You can use it to prep your skin for make-up, or if you’re feeling a more natural look then you can use this primer on its own for ‘zoom ready’ skin.

Aromatherapy Associates Hydrating Rose Face Mask

As we mentioned above, the first step towards a dewy complexion is ensuring that your skin is thoroughly hydrated, and there aren’t many products that can do it better than this mask from Aromatherapy Associates. It’s a Damask rose water-infused gel mask that returns vital hydration to the skin’s surface, flooding it with moisture and natural humectants. Skin emerges supremely hydrated, glowing and dewy-fresh.

Dermalogica Aqua Jelly

There’s a fine line between dewy and “face like a chip pan”, especially if you have an oily complexion to begin with. That’s why Dermalogica created this Aqua Jelly – a moisturiser for oily skin that gives all the dewy glow with none of the shine. This jelly-based cooling moisturiser’s water-like texture leaves skin feeling fresh and lightly hydrated, while helping to limit oil production and giving your skin some much needed balance.

Evolve Organic Beauty Climate Veil Tinted SPF20

With the trend for high-coverage, full-face makeup, it can be difficult to find a product which will give your skin a base without looking too made-up. Evolve Organic Beauty Climate Veil Tinted SPF20 is a beautifully tinted, lightweight broad spectrum SPF with mineral light reflecting natural pigments for a luminous dewy finish. It’s available in 4 different shades and is packed with bio retinol and linoleic acid to support the skin barrier layer and to lock moisture into the skin.

Body Treatments, Skincare Advice

Summer Skin Hacks for Surviving a Heat Wave

17/06/2022 16/06/2022 0

Photo by Julia Caesar on Unsplash

If you’ve so much as walked past a newspaper display in the past few weeks, you’ll know that most of the major news outlets are predicting an incoming heatwave, here in the UK. Most of us Brits love the idea of watching the temperatures soar, although the reality of living in a hot and sticky climate is often a little different! With this in mind, we’ve put together our top five tips and hacks for helping you through a heatwave.

Use a Water-Based Moisturiser

When the heat and humidity start ramping up, you may want to consider using a different moisturiser. We’re not suggesting you should skip moisturiser during the summer—it’s all about finding one that suits your needs. SkinCeuticals Emollience is a nourishing water-based moisturiser that restores and maintains hydration in the skin. It’s suitable for dry and sensitive skin and can be applied to the entire face, neck, and chest.

Use a Product for Oil-Control

The heat and humidity can cause even the driest skin to look a bit shiny. If you have oily skin or just want to keep the shine at bay, consider an oil control product when the mercury is rising. Medik8 Balance Moisturiser and Glycolic Acid Activator is a lightweight everyday moisturiser that has been further enhanced with all-day oil control to decrease shine and mattify the complexion.

Skip the Foundation

The last thing you want to worry about during a summer heatwave is a thick layer of foundation dripping off your face. Lighten up your makeup by using a multifunctional product such as Evolve Organic Beauty Climate Veil Tinted SPF20. As well as giving you protection from the sun’s harmful rays, the cooling spritz contains mineral light reflecting natural pigments for a luminous dewy finish.

Swap Your Body Butter for Something Lighter

A heavy moisturiser is a good choice for winter months, but during summer it might leave your skin feeling greasy. Switching to a lightweight moisturiser, such as Decleor Tonic Grapefruit Body Firming Cream helps improve skin firmness and elasticity without making you feel shrouded. The skin appears immediately smoothed, soft and supple and feels more toned, while the refreshing grapefruit and floral fragrance invigorates the mind.

Keep Cooling Products in the Fridge

There will be times during the hotter weather, especially if you’ve been busy and on your feet all day, that your legs will feel extra tired and achy. Using a product like Bloom and Blossom Legs Eleven Cooling Leg Serum will help to revitalise tired, aching legs, and if you opt to keep them in the fridge when the weather is at its hottest you’ll get maximum benefits from it. It absorbs into the skin easily and targets the problem instantly thanks to algin, which means that you can use this leg refresher every day and get dressed straight away – no tacky skin here!

Health and Happiness

Suitcase Essentials – Getting Ready For Your Hols!

10/06/2022 10/06/2022 0

Photo by Rui Silvestre on Unsplash

Thanks to certain travel regulations regarding what you’re allowed to take in your suitcase, it often feels like a toss-up between packing the bare essentials and allowing ourselves a little bit of luxury while we’re away. That’s why we’re delighted to tell you that many of the products we offer are also available as convenient travel-sizes, allowing you to take your favourite products on holiday, without needing to dispense them into annoying travel containers! Here are five of the best:

Aromatherapy Associates Mini Shower Oil Travel and Discovery Collection

Aromatherapy Associates Mini Shower Oil Travel and Discovery Collection contains four popular blends in a handy travel case, perfect for a daily moment of wellbeing, at home or on your travels. Within the collection you will find De-Stress Muscle Shower Oil, De-Stress Mind Shower Oil, Rose Shower Oil and Revive Shower Oil, giving you the choice of what treatment you want to give yourself while you’re travelling.

Zero Waste Bamboo Toothbrush Travel Case

While this isn’t technically a travel-size product, it is designed specifically for travelling and is an absolute essential, in our opinions. A sustainable alternative to the plastic travel cases for toothbrushes, the bamboo cases are completely natural and biodegradable at end of life. It has antibacterial properties and is the best way to keep your toothbrush safe and hygienic while you travel.

This Works Travel Diffuser and Love Sleep Bedroom Blend

If you’re someone who struggles with sleep, you may find that sleeping in a strange bed in a hotel can be even tricker. This Works have created a travel-size diffuser to go with their Love Sleep Bedroom Blend. as well as combining a 100% natural blend of pure essential oils with ylang ylang and patchouli, known for their relaxation properties, it will also give you a comforting, homely feeling if you also use it in your bedroom at home before you travel.

Dermalogica Discover Healthy Skin Kit

If you’re a Dermalogica junkie and can’t bear to leave your bathroom shelf at home when you go away then this kit is what you want. It contains Dermalogica Precleanse, Dermalogica Special Cleaning Gel. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant and Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream – all of Dermalogica’s top sellers for healthy, glowing skin.

Elemis Tea Tree S.O.S. Spray

This S.O.S. spray from Elemis is a spray containing Australian Tea Tree Essential Oil in purified water. Tea Tree oil is nature’s own antiseptic, having powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties, making it the ideal product to chuck in your suitcase to deal with insect bites, abrasions and any other skin issues that you may have to deal with.

Health and Happiness, Life and Fashion

Find the Right L’Oreal Professional Product for Your Hair

03/06/2022 01/06/2022 0

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Looking after your hair, and doing it properly, is about so much more than washing it with any old shampoo and conditioner. Depending on your hair type, there could be a number of different products you could use to ensure your hair stays in the best condition possible. That’s why L’Oreal Professional offers a number of different ranges for individual needs. Here are five products from the various collections to help you to choose the right one for you:

L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair Gold Shampoo

If you have dry and damaged hair then this is the shampoo for you. It’s a lightweight, restructuring shampoo with a gentle formula for use on damaged hair and contains protein and gold quinoa. The formula reduces damage on the surface of the hair without leaving any residue on the hair shaft, giving you hair which feels healthy and not at all weighed down.

L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Blondifier Gloss Concentrate Treatment

If you have bleached or highlighted hair, you’ll know that some products can leave it looking brassy and unnatural. L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Blondifier Gloss Concentrate Treatment is an intense concentrate treatment for sensitised, bleached and highlighted blonde hair. It helps to smooth the cuticle of the hair to make it instantly look shinier, smoother and stronger. It also strengthens the hair fibre, making it more resistant to avoid hair breakage.

L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Liss Unlimited Masque

For frizzy hair, you need products which deeply nourish the hair without leaving it looking lank, which is where L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Liss Unlimited Masque comes in! It works in minutes to leave you with super silky smooth locks. The mask takes advantage of its key technology, Polymer AR to wrap the hair fibre with a special anti-humidity shield, keeping it smooth and glossy while stopping frizz in its tracks.

L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Pro Longer Instant Ends Filler Concentrate Treatment

Many people don’t realise that longer hair also needs targeted treatment as it’s more prone to breakage and other issues. L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Pro Longer Instant Ends Filler Concentrate Treatment is specially designed to support long hair which is suffering from thin ends or weak areas. It’s formulated with a high concentration of Filler A-100 Technology, to instantly strengthen and volumise the hair fibre internally, whilst amino acids strengthen externally.

L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Volumetry Anti-Gravity Volume Effect Shampoo

If you have fine hair, you probably know that many products can leave it feeling weighed down and lifeless. This shampoo is infused with HydraLight and Intra-CycalaneTM technologies, which work together to soften and detangle your hair, whilst leaving your locks looking big, bouncy and volumised, producing an anti-gravity effect. It’s perfect for flat and limp hair, and will ensure roots are lifted so your hair can breathe.

Body Treatments, Facial Treatments

Top to Toe Nourishment from Pure Beauty

27/05/2022 27/05/2022 0

Photo by Anna Tarazevich

There are a number of different things that can leave us feeling depleted, whether that’s a physical or mental feeling. Stress, illness, not eating a balanced diet, even dehydration, can all be contributing factors to feeling drained, and this can have a knock-on effect with your skin. If your skin is lacking nourishment, it could be dry, lacklustre and dull, not just on your face, but your whole body. That’s why we’ve curated a list of five key products which will nourish your skin from top to toe:

Elemis Superfood Midnight Facial

Night creams are perfect for skin which needs a lot of nourishment as they usually have at least eight uninterrupted hours to work. They also don’t have to play nicely with makeup or other cosmetics, so have a richer texture – just like this prebiotic overnight sleeping night cream from Elemis. It contains camu camu and cocoa butter, which are packed with vitamin C and omega 6 and 9 fatty acids to drench the skin in intense hydration and nourishment.

Aromatherapy Associates Inner Strength Nourishing Body Treatment

This body treatment is designed to nourish both your skin and your soul, with a heady mix of aromatherapy oils. It contains mind-decluttering clary sage, fortifying cardamom and focusing frankincense, which will help to focus your mind while the deeply nourishing and moisturising cream works on your skin. It will leave your skin feeling soft and supple while also giving you a mental boost.

Evolve Organic Beauty Bio-Retinol Gold Mask

You don’t have to be going through a massive life event for your skin to feel depleted; sometimes, just getting older is enough to do it. Ageing skin gradually loses the ability to create collagen, which is what keeps the skin looking plumped, and ageing skin also tends to be drier. This mask from Evolve Organic contains a natural retinol-like plant extract from bidens pilosa, that works on the skin to deliver the same rejuvenation and cellular renewal benefits as retinol, but without any irritation. It also contains organic argan oil and rosehip oil to really nourish and moisturise your skin.

SkinCeuticals Emollience

SkinCeuticals have drawn from some of the most potent ingredients in nature to create this moisturising product for very dry and sensitive skin. It contains sesame seed oil, grape seed oil, rosa canina fruit oil, macadamia seed oil and mango seed butter, amongst other things, which combine to create a moisturiser which is deeply nourishing and can be used on the entire neck, face and chest. It restores and maintains skin moisture levels, and absorbs quickly and evenly.

Color Wow Money Masque

If your skin is suffering from a lack of nourishment then there’s a good chance that your hair is, too. That’s where Color Wow Money Masque comes in! This deeply hydrating hair mask, designed to achieve silky, supple, expensive-looking hair and is one of the best loved products among celebrity hair stylists who need to make sure that their clients look perfect. It contains blue sea kale, a mediterranean sea kelp/algae blend and a hydrolyzed vegetable protein complex which penetrates deep into the hair’s cuticle to deliver smooth, glossy hair without the need of heavy moisturisers.

Body Treatments, Health and Happiness

Five Body Skin Issues and How to Deal with Them

19/05/2022 19/05/2022 0

Photo by Sora Shimazaki

The skin is the largest organ in your body, with the average person having over 22 square feet of it! And while most of us focus on the small area of skin on our faces, there are plenty of issues which can besiege the much larger area of skin on our bodies too. With this in mind, we’re taking a look at some of the things which may bother you and how you can try to solve them:

Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a common, harmless skin condition that causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, often on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. The bumps usually don’t hurt or itch but the appearance does bother a lot of people who suffer from it. The Medik8 Smooth Body Exfoliating Kit contains a Smooth Body Scrub, Smooth Body Mitt and a Smooth Body Lotion which are specifically designed to tackle Keratosis Pilaris by gently buffing the skin and smooth over visible, raised skin bumps.

Cellulite

Cellulite is a condition that affects the appearance of the skin in areas with underlying fat deposits (most noticeably on the buttocks and thighs), giving the skin a dimpled, lumpy appearance. The Hayo’u Nephrite Body Comb is particularly effective at targeting cellulite, especially if used in combination with Aromatherapy Associates Revive Body Gel, which contains high concentrations of the finest essential oils of juniper berry, grapefruit and rosemary, help promote an even skin texture

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition, thought to be caused by your immune system, that causes flaky patches of skin, which form silvery-white or grey scales. While you may wish to stick to using products which are prescribed by a doctor, there are skincare products which can help. Elemis Skin Nourishing Milk Bath is a soak treatment which deeply nourishes and repairs dry, dehydrated skin conditions and has been shown to be useful in calming psoriasis. South Seas – Pineapple Express CBD Body Butter is also suitable for treating your skin and is ideal for dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and self-tanning preparations.

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation isn’t something which just affects the face – many people also suffer from over pigmented areas of skin on their hands, chest and even their groin and armpits. Dermalogica C-12 Pure Bright Serum Is a silky-rich, highly potent treatment that absorbs quickly to optimise efficacy and helps combat hyperpigmentation and balance uneven skin tone. It contains an exclusive blend of oligopeptides, rice derived phytic acid, zinc glycinate and algae to address pigmentation imbalance.

Acne

Another skin condition which is by NO means confined to your face, acne can occur at any age and can affect your chest, back and even your buttocks. To combat body acne, we’d recommend using Murad Outsmart Blemish Clarifying Treatment, a medicated serum clinically proven to reduce acne in just 1 week. Team this with This Works Stress Check CBD Body Polish, which is specifically designed to clear body acne, and your breakouts will improve drastically.

Body Treatments, Facial Treatments

Beauty Scrubs – They Aren’t All Bad!

13/05/2022 12/05/2022 0

Photo by Gustavo Fring

For some time now, there has been a resoundingly negative attitude towards beauty products which describe themselves as “scrubs “. This is largely thanks to certain brands (which will remain nameless) who used harsh physical exfoliants such as crushed up apricot stones to exfoliate the skin. While there is no question that rubbing something sharp over your skin isn’t a great idea, as it will cause micro tears in your epidermis and potential permanent damage or infection, not all scrubs are created equal and there are some fantastic products on the market which go along way to repairing the reputation of the humble scrub. Here are five of our favourite scrubs for both your face and your body:

Dermalogica Thermafoliant Body Scrub

Dermalogica Thermafoliant Body Scrub is a dual-action exfoliating scrub that dissolves dulling dead skin cells, hydrates, and delivers vital antioxidants leaving skin purified and refreshed. It’s suitable for all skin types and will make your skin more receptive to moisturisation if you want to follow it up with a hydrating body cream. The exfoliation comes courtesy of Indian bamboo stem, which physically exfoliates to refine skin texture and brighten tone.

Aromatherapy Associates Mattifying Purifying Facial Scrub

This facial scrub from Aromatherapy Associates is designed for oily skin and will draw out and eliminate dead skin-clogging cells. It contains corn granules, which work to gently buff away unwanted cells while natural clay draws impurities from deeper within pores. Finally, it contains rebalancing essential oils of geranium and petitgrain to tighten and reduce shine. Perfect for teenage and spot-prone skin.

Decleor Green Mandarin Exfoliating 2 in 1 Scrub Mask

This product from Decleor is truly multifunctional – it contains natural sugars which gently exfoliate the skin and carrot extract for an instant sheer tint. As the name suggests, it also contains oil which is found naturally in the peel of the green mandarin and has strong antioxidant compounds called terpenes which pair with free radicals to protect the skin and prevent skin ageing. It can be used as a scrub to simply exfoliate the skin and remove dead cells or left on for up to five minutes as a mask to allow the ingredients to give you maximum benefits.

Medik8 Pore Refining Scrub

This pore refining scrub from Medik8 packs a double punch as it contains both chemical and physical exfoliants to really rid your skin of dulling dead cells. Salicylic and mandelic acid dissolve deep-seated impurities and oil to decongest and tighten pores, while natural jojoba grains gently slough away dead skin cells to help perfect the texture of the complexion. Pores are left virtually undetectable and skin feels soft, smooth and supple.

UpCircle Coffee Face Scrub-Citrus Blend

If you like your beauty products to be as kind to the planet as they are to your skin, then this scrub from UpCircle should really appeal to you. It contains recycled coffee grounds which have been sourced from artisan coffee shops to help buff away dry skin. It’s formulated for dry, dehydrated skin types and contains rosehip, sweet orange and lemon essential oil to reveal a glowing complexion, whilst shea butter will keep your skin moisturised and nourished afterwards.

Body Treatments, Life and Fashion, Skincare Advice

Take the Sting Out of Shaving

05/05/2022 04/05/2022 0

Photo by cottonbro

Whether you’re male, female or non-binary, removing hair from your legs, face or some other area, there’s no denying the fact that shaving is still the most popular methind of de-fuzzing yourself. Shaving is cheap and easy, and it gives pretty good results, but there are a few downsides. Ingrown hairs can be a problem, especially in the pubic region, and some people feel that their hair grows back far too quickly after shaving. There are, however, products which can assist you with all of these problems, making shaving more convenient than ever. Here are some of our favourites:

Lycon Ingrown-X-It Foaming Wash

This foaming wash is highly effective in minimising the appearance of ingrown hairs, while calming and decongesting breakouts for the entire body and face. It protects the skin’s pH balance, leaving skin feeling clean, soft, smooth and moisturised. With lemon tea tree, arnica and calendula, it can be used before and between shaves to protect the skin.

REN Clean Skincare Rosa Centifolia Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

Using a gentle exfoliating cleanser before shaving, like this one from REN Clean Skincare, can purify and detoxify your skin while prepping your skin for a closer shave. The multi-functional product contains jojoba wax beads that work to gently scrub away dead cells revealing fresh skin underneath, while the jojoba seed oil deeply hydrates, plumps and firms the skin.

Lycon Ingrown X-It Solution

This breakthrough spray product from Lycon can be used on both face and body to mildly exfoliate, decongest and help minimise the appearance and discomfort of ingrown hairs. It reduces redness and helps to take down and swelling and is great for after waxing, shaving, depilatory creams, electrolysis and for regular breakouts and congested skins. It’s easy and convenient to use and has a cooling combination of allantoin and arnica.

Decleor Post Hair Removal Cooling Gel

This gel from Decleor is designed to use after shaving, or any other type of hair removal. It’s formulated with clove and chamomile essential oils to provide an instant soothing effect and is suitable for face and body, including delicate and intimate areas. It’s clinically proven to help reduce the appearance of ingrown hairs and reduce hair regrowth, allowing you longer times between hair removal sessions.

Lycon Hair On Strike

Many products claim to reduce hair regrowth with little evidence to back that up, but this scientifically advanced formula is proven to visibly diminish the appearance of unwanted hair growth after waxing, shaving, laser, electrolysis and depilatory creams. With regular use the look of hair becomes finer, softer and lighter in colour, as hairless patches develop. It should be used immediately after hair removal, then every morning and evening thereafter, for maximum results.

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