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Never Know What Treatment To Have?

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I often have clients pop in for a quick consultation, or even just chat to me whilst their having another treatment done. They are sometimes unsure what treatment to have. It might be they just want to treat themselves, or it is for a special occasion, or they might even have a specific issue they are wanting to address and try and find a solution to.

At our salon is Lichfield, we offer many treatments from many brands. Therefore, I find there is always something to suit everyone. If you’re not local, then ensure that any salon or spa you go to for a treatment chats you through it first, if it is your first time having it, just so you know the in-s and out-s of that you’re about to have done.

If you are looking for some suggestions though, look no further!

So, if you’re looking for a nice relaxing body treatment but want to work out some knots and tension, then I love the Elemis Deeper than Deep Hot Stone Full Body Massage. During the treatment, we use Balinese stones bathed in the Elemis Frangipani Monoi Body Oil, that are then worked deep into the muscles, getting into areas of tension. The result is sparkling vitality with the added bonus of intensely hydrated skin.

If you are looking for a lighter pressure, but still want to fully immerse yourself and slip into tranquillity, then any of the Aromatherapy Associates treatments would be ideal. Their renowned and award-winning products and treatments have transformed the aromatherapy experience into something highly effective yet luxurious and exceptional.

As for facials, if you are concerned with ageing and loss of muscle definition in your face, then I suggest you look into electrical machines. They are the top tier of facials, and the microcurrent will help to stimulate and re-train those facial and neck muscles. We offer CACI and BioTec here at our salon, but if you’re not local, then look into what is accessible around you.

If you like hands-on facials, then there are so many ones to choose from. For example, Decleor facials contain a lot of massage, draining techniques and rich products. Whereas the MediK8 facials are stimulating, deeply exfoliating and brightening. Therefore, it is always best to chat to someone, such as a Therapist or a Receptionist, before booking a treatment, as they will be able to offer more insight.

As for waxing, we offer both Strip and Hot Wax. Sometimes it is difficult to know the different between the two of them. However, it is rather simple. Strip Wax is applied directly to the skin, and removed with a strip. It is commonly used for eyebrow waxes, and large areas such as legs, arms, chest and backs. Hot Wax (we use a brand called Lycon) is applied once the areas has been cleansed, and a pre-waxing oil has been applied. Therefore, it does not stick to the skin, only the hair. We use this on areas such as the lip, chin and for intimate waxing, as it is much more gentle than Strip Wax.

So as you can see, there really is a treatment for everyone. Click on the link here to be taken to our Salon website if you wish to browse our treatments further.

Decleor, Dermalogica, Elemis, Skincare Advice

Transition your Summer Skincare Routine into Winter

22/09/2021 22/09/2021 0

The longer days are now getting shorter, and the weather is beginning to bite a little in the mornings and at night. I know my jumpers are starting to make their way out of the back of my wardrobe, and my dresses and being pushed to the back. When it comes to my skincare, there are certain products that I use all year round, such as my SPF, but there are others that take a back-seat, depending on what time of year it is.

For example, I like to swap out my cleanser from a lighter wash, to a thicker, more cream and balmy consistency. The Medik8 Cream Cleanse is a velvety cleanser, infused with natural shea butter and plant saponins, to effortlessly sweep away make-up and impurities for a refreshed complexion. This would be great for anyone with dehydrated skin, but who may also suffer with oiliness and a few blackheads or breakouts. Whereas the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm would be amazing for a mature, dry skin type, as it dissolves make-up, daily grime and pollutants. Leaving the skin intensely cleansed, nourished and renewed for a glowing complexion. With the added benefit of the anti-ageing ingredient, Padina Pavonica.

As I said, it is important to wear SPF all year around, and I continue to do so even in the winter, as the UVA and UVB rays still come through any clouds that may be in the sky. However, in the summer I would suggest wearing an SPF 50, but going down to an SPF 30 in the winter would be perfectly fine. The Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30 is a light-activated moisturiser that provides broad spectrum defence while preventing future signs of skin damage.

If you are looking to swap out your serum to something much more nourishing, then consider the Decleor Aromessence’s. They come in many scents, each one providing different types of relief for your skin. For example, my personal favourite is the Rose Damascena. It is an elixir of 100% pure and natural essential oils specially formulated for the daily care of sensitive, reactive skin. Thanks to its natural affinity with the skin this serum is rapidly absorbed to soothe, even and stabilise your skin all day long.

As for something a little more nourishing to repair your skin overnight, look no further than the REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm. It is a rich night balm that feeds your skin with lipids from Olive, Almond, Borage and Linseed oils that have been activated to be easily absorbed into the skin to intensely nourish and moisturise. It can also be used on your lips, and others dry areas of the body such as knees and elbows.

So, as the days and nights become colder, and we blast the heating in the house, work and the car, your skin will naturally become more dehydrated, and can even become more sensitive as a result. Therefore, take the first step to nourish and protect it by thinking about popping away those lighter lotions and investing in someone with a little bit more hydration to it.

Eyebrows

Our New Treatment…HD Brows, Brow Sculpt!

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Here at Pure Beauty, we constantly hope to bring new and exciting treatments to our lovely clients. We listen to our clients and want they are hoping to see us offer next, and we like to look at what is thriving within the industry. As a result, we decided to introduce the new treatment “Brow Sculpt” from one of our pre-existing brands, HD Brows.

Brow lamination is a two-step eyebrow perming treatment that involves correcting the brow shape by setting the hairs in place using a chemical solution. In the first step, a cream is applied that breaks down bonds in the eyebrow hairs, so they can be manipulated into a new position. In the second step, another cream is applied to rebuild these bonds and set the brows in their new uniform position.

If you have unruly, flat or downward growing hairs, eyebrow lamination can change the direction of growth to create a more uniform look with a higher arch and a more desirable brow shape. Brow lamination lasts 4 to 6 weeks generally, with proper care allowing the brow treatment to last as long as 8 weeks.

A patch test will also be needed before this treatment takes place.

However, the brow lamination isn’t the entire treatment. Your brow stylist will tint your brows using a bespoke HD brows tint, mixing a custom formula to suit your hairs to the T.

Once the hairs are perfectly set in their new positions, your brows will be waxed, threaded and tweezed to create the overall perfect shape. Allowing your brows to stand out, without having them too bold.

Finally, similar to the normal HD Brow treatment, finishing touches are applied in the form of the HD Brow make-up. Even if it is just adding in a little stroke or two here and there, completing the entire new look.

If you’re worried that this treatment is just about having eyebrows the “stick up” then there’s no need to worry! This is also a fantastic corrective treatment that totally transforms the brows. Your brow stylist will suit the treatment to your needs, as we always do here at Pure Beauty. On the other hand, if you want the bold, brushed up look, then your stylist can do that too! As with all treatments, be sure to talk through what you want from the treatment beforehand in your consultation.

An interesting fact about this treatment, HD Brows worked with the creators of the LVL Treatment, Nouveau, (which we also offer here at our salon) to create the formulation that lifts the brow hairs. Therefore, the aftercare advice is very similar to the LVL treatment. Avoid getting your brows wet for 24 hours after the treatment and avoided heated and steam treatments, and always treat them with care. After that, simply keep them in line by brushing them with a little spoolie.

Afterwards, if you want to keep up your brow look in-between treatments, just use the HD Brows, Brow Creme to fill in any little gaps where the tint may begin to fade after a few weeks. It comes in many colours, and applies like a creme, but sets to a powder finish to give you that lovely, natural look.

So, if you want to make your brows pop, or just fancy a re-style and want to try something new, call the salon today on 01543 547707 to book in for your patch test and consultation.

Eye Care

Brows Brows Brows!

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Eyelash Extensions — Photo by Atikh Bana on Unsplash

With the world as it is nowadays, almost everyone is wearing a mask daily. Whether is it in your workplace, going to the shops or just out in the streets. Not only this, but the regular work Zoom meetings may call for a little make-up and being dressed professionally from the waist up, but most people I know want to take a more relaxed approach at the moment.

Due to this, we as an industry, we have seen the need for the perfect brows boom.

And not just brows, but many treatments that focus from the cheeks upwards, such as eyelash perming and eyelash extensions too. As well as facial treatments that focus on de-puffing the eye area, such as the CACI Eye Revive treatment.

But brows have been a firm staple in many people’s beauty and make-up routine since the 1940’s.

From the thin, droopy brows of the 1920’s, to the 1950’s Marilyn Monroe high arched, fuller brows. Or even the barely-there brows of the 2000’s, where too many people were tweezer happy and plucked away a few too many hairs.

Until now, where the more natural, fuller brow dominates the market.

As well as trends such as microblading, “soap brows” and even a more “windswept” brow look.

At the moment, the word “subtle” is floating around a lot on social media. The overly-done look is slowly being cast aside, and, most likely because of the world we live in at the moment, a more gentle, natural look has walked in to take the main stage. Less is becoming more, and this translates to the brow and beauty scene as well.

Products such as HD Brows “Brow Beater” is a lightweight, transparent gel formula that will give your brows the perfect finish. With regular use, it can train your brow hairs to stay in the position you want them to. Whether you have one or two naughty stray hairs that just won’t play ball, or if you want to try a completely new brow shape, this product will help you achieve your brow goals.

On the other hand, it may be the case that you have too little hair and want to encourage growth. Natural ingredients such as coconut oil and castor oil have been used for many years and yield brilliant results.

There are also professional products such as the Nouveau Lash and Brow Conditioning Serum that is packed full of nutrients such as Pro-Vitamin B5 and Aloe Vera, and can be used on the brows, lashes and even lash extensions to help your lashes and brows grow nice and strong!

As for treatments, at our Salon in Lichfield, we offer different options for the brow area. From a simple tweeze, to a wax and tint, to your detailed and defined HD Brows. Our Therapists take each client’s face shape, brow condition and their vision for their brows into account. After a detailed consultation they will work with you to achieve your ultimate brow goals.

We hope everyone is staying happy, healthy and well during this time, and are looking forward to treating everyone in our lovely salon very soon.

Facial Treatments, Health and Happiness, Skincare Advice

Five Places You Don’t Expect to Get Acne

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For most of use, when we hear the word “acne” we think of someone usually in their teens and usually with spots on their face. However, this is a totally inaccurate perception of what an acne sufferer is. Acne can occur at any age, and adult acne doesn’t always manifest on your face. With this in mind, we thought we’d look at five place where you don’t expect to acne, but sometimes still do:

Scalp

When you think logically, the scalp is actually a really obvious place for acne to occur – it’s a sebaceous area which produces oils, and rarely gets exfoliated, unless you have very short hair. This means that it’s easy for the pores to get blocked with excess oils and for acne to occur. Acne can also be exacerbated by underlying dryness, so treating your scalp with Elemis Exotic Frangipani Monoi Hair and Scalp Mask would be a good place to start.

Buttocks

Okay, so no-one wants to talk about having a spotty bottom, but believe us, it’s more common than you may think. One issue with the buttocks is that they deal with a lot of friction but often aren’t included in your exfoliation routine. Investing in an Elemis Body Detox Skin Brush and regularly dry brushing the area will dramatically improve the appearance of acne on your buttocks.

Armpits

Acne in the armpits is usually exacerbated by shaving, so opting for a different hair removal method may help. However, if you absolutely must shave, ensure you prep your skin with Elemis Sea Lavender and Samphire Salt Scrub to lift the hairs and prevent your pores from becoming clogged.

Ears

The ears are another place where the skin has similar oil-producing properties for the face, which means that acne is able to form there. Acne in the ear is generally caused by a buildup of dirt, shampoo and earwax and can be quite tricky to treat. The best thing is to leave them to heal naturally and don’t be tempted to pick at or pop any spots that occur. While we don’t advocate putting anything IN your ear, you can try dabbing a little Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Booster onto spots which erupt on the outer part of the ear.

Neck

Acne doesn’t just stop where your face ends – spots will often develop on your neck and even your upper chest, too. The best way to deal with this is to invest in an acne-busting kit like Dermalogica Clear Start Clearly Matte Kit and make sure you include your neck and chest in your daily routine.

Health and Happiness

How to find self-compassion for you

07/03/2020 05/03/2020 0

Have you ever noticed that you are way too harsh on yourself?

That you are worried about what other people think about you?

You’re afraid of doing something wrong?

Letting others down?

Always trying to be perfect, but end up feeling like a failure?

We think it’s time for this to stop, and that 2020 is all about learning how to show yourself some self-compassion each day. We have some top tips about how you can look after yourself more and make your space, a better place.

Breathe in essential oils
We are massive fans of essential oils as they can help you to deal with things like anxiety and insomnia, as well as being super soothing for your skin, and they are part of the self-compassion mix. Every time you start to hear those negative comments coming into your head, just stop, find an oil like geranium, rose or lavender and put a little on your wrists. As you breathe in and out, take in their soothing scent and let them get to work.

Inhale C-O-M-P-A-S-S-I-O-N.

Exhale N-E-G-A-T-I-V-ITY.

Repeat five times.

You might find that using oils in the bath is another way to get the benefits, so at the end of a long day, rather than scroll through social media or binge on a TV box set, run the water, get in and relax.

Self-compassion meditation
Meditation might seem like a buzzword, but this form of self-compassion can help you find inner peace and calm. It’s a little like the breathing exercise above but with added visualisation.

1. Close your eyes, take in a few deep breaths and bring your attention to the present moment.
2. Visualise someone you love unconditionally. Your mum, partner, best friend, or even your dog and imagine they are with you under a clear, blue sky.
3. Put your hands on your chest and on top of your heart and feel the love you have for that person, or pet.
4. Feel this love and connect to the compassion you have within yourself.
5. Take a series of deep breaths, in and out, and just feel the love you have for them and for you.
6. When you’re ready, slowly open your eyes and bring your attention back to the room.

Nourish Your Body
As well as nourishing your mind, you also have to nourish your body if you really want to look after yourself. Our thoughts and feelings can positively, or negatively affect our bodies, so if you can build a healthy relationship with the two by enjoying a good, well balanced diet then things can change. We aren’t saying you have to become a vegan overnight, or that you can’t enjoy treats, but make sure you get your five a day, drink plenty of water, try wholegrains and give the take-aways and energy drinks a miss because they won’t do you any favours.

Know you are enough
Many of us struggle with feelings of inadequacy and try to live up to impossible expectations. It’s easy in our digital age to feel as if something is missing in our lives if we aren’t always winning. In a ‘culture of more’, we don’t always appreciate what we have and it’s easy to look for more and more things to fill a void. You don’t need to do that and can simply say that at this very time, you are enough. It sounds hard, and it might take time, but simply saying you are enough several times a say is the kind of self-compassion we are talking about.

Self-awareness is key to self-compassion
We need to stop the negative self-talking when it starts because this energy can really bring us down. When you start to feel that things are getting a little dark or too much, stop, sit down and take a moment to remember that the power is YOU! If there’s a friend who brings you down, don’t spend too much time with them. If travelling on the tube makes you feel claustrophobic, take the bus. If your job is just too much for you, look around for another one or speak to your manager about making changes. If you can spot the triggers that make life hard, you can put self-compassion into place and change these toxic patterns.

Team Pure Beauty

Facial Treatments, Health and Happiness, Life and Fashion

Get Luxurious with Pure Beauty

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Even if you’re the sort of person who is very low key and low maintenance on a day-to-day basis, almost all of us enjoy some sort of luxury now and again. This could be your choice of clothes, shoes, handbags or homewares, but for us the real way to treat yourself to something luxurious is by investing in some skincare which will make you feel a million dollars. With this in mind, we’ve curated a list of five of our most luxurious products so that you can invest and treat yourself to some high end luxury in your own home.

Elemis Luxury Cleansing Cloth Duo

These luxury cleansing cloths are made from super soft pure cotton and ideal for removing cleansers, exfoliators and masks. The loose fibre cotton is perfect to enable use as an intensive nourishing treatment and the lightweight fibres ensure a softness of touch on the skin which is less abrasive than a traditional muslin.

Decleor Marjolaine Nourishing Night Balm

This meltingly soft balm from Decleor has an uplifting fruity scent which helps to repair and regenerate the skin throughout the night, so that you wake up to skin which is smooth and supple and looks brighter and more radiant. It contains a rich blend of cocoa and shea butter as well as marjoram and lavender essential oils, plus cranberry, argan and avocado oils which combine to create a luxurious treatment for dry and aging skin.

Elemis Superfood Facial Oil

This facial oil from Elemis contains a luxurious blend of oils derived from anti-oxidant and omega-rich broccoli, flax seed, rosehip, cucumber, macadamia, poppy, rice bran, meadowfoam seed and daikon radish to feed the skin, helping to soften and smooth. It’s a non-greasy formula which glides onto the skin, leaving it feeling deeply nourished and cared for.

Decleor Nourishing Body Balm

Decleor created this body balm to help soothe dry feeling skin. It’s blended from a luxurious combination of frankincense essential oil, shea butter, tamanu and macadamia oils, so the skin feels nourished with moisture, as well as being softer and more supple. It has a unique texture which melts into the skin, making it ideal for an extra luxurious massage.

Elemis The Luxury Travel Collection For Him

Never ones to forget their male clients, Elemis created this travel kit so that the men in your lives can take a little bit of luxury with him when he travels. It contains Skin Soothe Shave Gel, Deep Cleanse Facial Wash, Daily Moisture Boost and Sharp Shower Body Wash, which are the perfect products for staying fresh while travelling.

Health and Happiness

Vegan treats for a sweet tooth

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Whether you are vegan, veggie or a meat eater, let’s face it many of us have a sweet tooth and love a piece of cake, or a cookie.

Today we have three easy to make, delicious to eat sweet recipes that are perfect for everyone how pops round for a cuppa, whatever they do or don’t eat.

Vegan coconut loaf cake

For this super simple smasher, you will need:

2 cups of full fat coconut milk
6 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
2 cups of coconut flour
Half a cup of coconut sugar
2 cups of dried, flaked coconut
2 tablespoons of baking powder
1 cup of crushed pineapple
1 teaspoon of cinnamon and one of nutmeg
1 teaspoon of lime zest

To make:
Mix together the coconut milk, crushed pineapple, and coconut oil in a bowl and then set aside. Next add the flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, flaked coconut, cinnamon, nutmeg and lime and mix together. Once smooth, pour into a loaf tin and bake at 180°C /350°F for 45 to 50 minutes, then leave to cool. Dust with a little coconut sugar, then slice and enjoy with a coconut latte.

Brilliant banana bread

We don’t know anyone who doesn’t adore banana bread and a cup of mint tea, so we have the perfect recipe to dazzle family and friends who have a sweet tooth.

For two loaves (they go fast), you will need:

8 ripe bananas
250g of maple syrup
75g of melted coconut oil
100g of sultanas
250ml of almond milk
45g of chia seeds
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
125g of coconut flour
170g of rice flour
2 teaspoons of baking soda
1 tablespoon of baking powder
1/2 a teaspoon of sea salt
1 teaspoon of nutmeg

To make:

In a large bowl, mash six of the bananas until they are lovely and smooth, then stir in the remaining wet ingredients and mix. Got onto combine the dry ingredients and mix until you have a lump free batter. Divide the mix between two loaf tins, smooth the tops of the cakes and add slices of the remaining two bananas. Bake for 50 minutes at 180°C /350°F, then cool and eat, keeping the cakes in the fridge for freshness.

Chocolate chip cookies

Picking up vegan cookies in the shops isn’t always, easy but making them yourself, is. For these tasty treats, you will need:

250g of soft vegan butter
90g of light brown sugar
90g of dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
1 vegan egg
400g of plain flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
2 teaspoons of sea salt
400g of vegan chocolate chips or broken bits from a vegan chocolate bar

To make:

In a large bowl mix the butter and sugar and mix until creamy. Then add the egg and beat it in. In another bowl, sieve together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and then mix the two bowls of ingredients together. At this point add the chocolate chips and fold them into the mixture. Now for the fun. Take the dough and roll into cookie size balls and place on greased baking trays.

Bake in the oven at 200C/400F for around 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let them cool at little and then eat them warm with vegan ice cream and sliced strawberries!

Got a sweet tooth vegan recipe you think we would like? Get in touch as we are always looking for new ideas.

Team Pure Beauty

Body Treatments, Health and Happiness, Life and Fashion

Exercising in Winter – How To Do it Right

25/02/2020 21/02/2020 0

Running is such a great exercise, as it’s something that you can do almost anywhere, at any time and you don’t really have to spend any money to be able to do it. However, running in the winter isn’t always as pleasant, but there are things that you can do to ensure that your body doesn’t suffer from running in the cold weather. Here are five tips to help you carry on running in the winter and make sure that you do it right.

Use Hand Cream

Even if you wear gloves while you run, your hands are an area which can suffer from spending too much time in the elements. Runners often complain of chapped skin on their hands when they run in the winter and gloves don’t always protect you. The best way to ensure that your hands don’t suffer from spending too much time outside is to use a protective hand cream like Elemis Pro-Radiance Hand and Nail Cream. It forms a silky barrier that locks in moisture and will protect your skin against the harsh cold weather.

Prep Your Muscles

Warming up your muscles before you go outside in any weather is essential so performing a dynamic warm up inside the house before you start is essential. However, using an oil to massage your muscles will also help to get them prepped for running in cold weather and Elemis Musclease Active Body Oil is the perfect product. It contains a synergy of ingredients which helps ease muscle pain and joint stress and will protect your legs against the cold.

Protect Your Face

Even when you bundle yourself up in protective clothing to run in the winter, your face is often the one area of skin that would still be exposed to the elements. You can’t wear something to cover your whole face as this is just plain dangerous so using a protective face cream such as Decleor Cica Botanic Balm is the best way to protect the exposed skin. The balm is perfect for irritated and very dry skin and contains healing essential oils for visible skin repair. It provides a much-needed wash of deep and long lasting skin hydration which will mean that your skin doesn’t dry and crack whilst running in the cold weather.

Use Suncream

You may think that running in the winter means that you don’t need to protect your skin from the sun, but actually, using some form of skin protection all year round is essential if you want to avoid damage from the sun’s rays. Decleor Ultra Protective Anti-Wrinkle Cream SPF50 Face is a high factor sun cream which will protect sensitive and mature skin types and will help to reduce reactions caused by sun exposure, as well as helping to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Stay Hydrated

When running in cold weather you will usually sweat less than you would if the temperature outside was higher and this may lead you to believe that you aren’t becoming dehydrated. However it’s essential to drink water even when running in winter and even if you don’t feel like you’re losing moisture through sweat and allowing yourself to become dehydrated will have a detrimental effect to your body and your skin which could become dry and cracked in response to not having enough fluid.

Skincare Advice

The best foods for healthy skin

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As well as a good skin care routine, one way to help your skin look great is through your diet. Our skin is a reflection of what we eat, so keeping processed foods, take-aways and sugar intake low, and drinking plenty of water is the first step to glowing skin.

But you can take it further and add some of these foods into your diet and we think when you smile in the mirror next, you will love what you see.

Essential fatty acids
Things like omega-3 fatty acids are great for your skin, eyes and can help keep inflammation at bay as well. Having just two portions of fatty fish like salmon, anchovies, kippers, sardines, mackerel, and wild trout a week can make a glowing difference to your skin. If you are veggie or vegan, eating walnuts, chia seeds and hemp seed oil will give you a healthy boost, or go for a supplement that’s rich in algal oil.

Coconut oil
Coconut oil is great for healthy skin and you can use it to cook with or as a moisturiser. You don’t need a lot because a little goes a long way, but give it a go and not only will it make your food better but it’ll make your skin soft and smooth and your hair will shine like never before.

Avocado
These green fruits are really rich in the essential oils and B vitamins that nourish the skin and help it to glow with health. Whether you have with eggs, smash on toast or use as a face mask, make sure the odd avocado is on your shopping list.

Green, leafy vegetables
Green leafy vegetables come packed with antioxidants, fibre and age-fighting phytochemicals as well as vitamin C and E – who knew? Try to go for three servings of either watercress, rocket, spinach, baby leaf salad or kale a day by adding to your main meals or popping in a skin glowing green smoothie.

Orange fruit and veg
Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, butternut squash, orange peppers, mango and oranges come with the vitamin A that helps to repair skin tissue and protects against the sun and free radicals that can cause wrinkles, pigmentation and uneven skin tone. The colour gives you a glow as well so enjoy a few portions everyday.

Flaxseeds
These little gems are packed with omega-3 fatty acids so sprinkle onto yogurt and into smoothies to get rid of spots and to smooth fine lines.

Green tea
As well as drinking water during the day, you might want to try adding a cup or two of green tea as well. This natural hot drink reduces redness, swelling and irritation and is meant to be one of the best ways to deal with inflammation. It can be strong for newbies, so dunk and go to start with but as you get used to the bitter taste, and the impact it has on your skin, steep the bag for longer and let the goodness get to work.

Team Pure Beauty

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