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Beat The Christmas Hangover

22/12/2018 22/12/2018 0

Even if you’re not a massive drinker, the overindulgence at Christmas time is enough to make any of us feel like we’ve woken up with a hangover, and no-one needs to be dealing with a hangover at this time of year! When we were younger, a quick Drive-Through breakfast and full-fat Coca-Cola would’ve been more than enough to cure a hangover, but now we’re older we have to be a bit more selective with our hangover remedies! Here are a few tricks we keep up our sleeves to ward off the Christmas (food or drink) hangovers:

HYDRAAAAATE!!!!

Yes, we’re shouting this at you, because we’ve said it SO MANY TIMES! Your body cannot function without adequate hydration and with all the mulled wine and salty food flying around at Christmas, there’s a good chance you’re dehydrated. Try to alternate booze with a glass of water throughout the day and try to drink at least a pint of water before bed. You can also give your skin a boost with Decleor Hydration Discovery Kit.

Go For a Walk

We know that exercise is the last thing on most people’s minds at Christmas but going for a walk can really improve how you feel. Exercise gets the blood pumping, encourages healing, reduces bloating and can just generally help to clear your head.

Eat Something

Food is probably not all that appealing right now, between the turkey and the After Eight mints, but treating yourself to a healthy, amino-rich breakfast will vastly improve how your body deals with a hangover. Our suggestion would be wholemeal toast, smoked salmon, poached eggs and asparagus as this contains a whole bunch of vitamins, minerals and essential acids such as taurine and cysteine that the body needs.

Rest

To be honest, your instinct to just lie in bed or sit VERY STILL in a chair for the rest of the day is probably spot-on. The body needs rest to be able to recover and heal properly, so if you’ve got the time to do it, just chill. Take the opportunity to use Dermalogica Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque to add deep hydration and nutrients back into your hard-working skin.

Milk Thistle

Taking milk thistle both before and after drinking alcohol has a protective effect on the liver. According to Schwabe Pharma, “Milk Thistle [is a] traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms associated with occasional over indulgence of drink and food such as indigestion and upset stomach, exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy”.

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Beat the Bloat

18/12/2018 20/12/2018 0

As well as the parties, presents and more parties, at Christmas there seems to be the feeling that we have to eat and drink all we see!

While it is nice to enjoy festive food and the odd tipple, going mad at the buffet table isn’t great for your waistline, and it can leave you feeling bloated, uncomfortable and lethargic.

We have had a look at how you can beat the bloat this Christmas and still enjoy the goodies that are on offer, and slump in front of the TV without feeling totally out of control.

Keep an eye on portions
One of the most common cause of bloating is over indulgence, which comes as part and parcel of Christmas for many of us. Try to avoid eating massive meals as this can leave you feeling uncomfortably full and bloated, and instead, go eat less but more often, and you will be able to enjoy what’s on off but without suffering.

Know your carbs
Those white bread sandwiches, loaded baguettes and mayo heavy pasta salads might look tempting, but they can actually slow down your digestion and will also mean you aren’t getting the fibre you need in your diet. Why not think about swapping these refined carbs for wholegrains which will give you the fibre you need, will help with digestion and also keep bloating at bay. Quinoa, brown rice and wholegrain bread are all great, tasty options, and if you start your day with a bowl of porridge, with a sprinkle of cinnamon for a Christmas twist, you will feel so much better and bloating will be the last thing on your mind.

Put the Spanx away
While you might reach for those super holding, control pants when it comes to fitting into that Christmas dress, you could be contributing to the problem of bloating. If you know you have big meals coming up, why not go for floaty clothing and easy to wear layers, and then enjoy the day and your food without your clothes cutting into you.

Drink tea
Put the sparking wine and fizzy pop away, and sip on tea if you are filling a little fuller than you would like. Mint and ginger are known for their health benefits and can just take the edge of bloating.

Don’t eat too late
Having a three course meal and bottle of wine at 9pm might feel like a good idea at the time, but may not feel the same way when you are trying to sleep and are wide awake at 3am. Lying down too soon after eating can make it harder for your stomach to digest food and can cause acid reflux and you don’t want either, especially if you have a busy day ahead with family and friends.

Think about salt
Crisps, peanuts, slices of pizza and dips all contain salt and when you eat too much, your body may well try to retain water and this can lead to uncomfortable bloating. Ease up on processed food, add spices to food rather than salt, ensure you get your five a day (no, salty, greasy chips don’t count) and always drink plenty of water.

Watch the wind
Cabbage, sprouts, garlic and onions are all on the table at Christmas, but these festive favourites can cause bloating and wind, so go easy on them!

Water, water, water
We talk about it all the time, but it is vital to drink plenty of still water if you want to keep hydrated. Add slices of lemon and sprigs of mint, go for filtered options and leave the fizz for a while to ensure you don’t go pop!

Get some exercise
You aren’t going to go for a 10k run on Christmas Day, but a walk in the park after lunch or a bike ride on Boxing Day not only gives you some fresh air and takes any family tensions away, but the exercise will be good for your health and waistline too.

Whatever you do this Christmas, have a great time!

Team Pure Beauty

Facial Treatments, Health and Happiness, Skincare Advice

Are You Applying Your Skincare in the Correct Order?

15/12/2018 17/12/2018 0

Every man and their dog knows the old adage “cleanse, tone, moisturise”, but these days most of us has a skin routine which includes more than just these three basic products. So, if you’re using serums, sunscreens, and any number of other products on your face, do you know the correct order to apply them in? We’ve got the lowdown on what you should be doing:

Cleanser

Okay, so it’s a bit of a no-brainer that cleansing should be done first, and that’s how it’s always been. This is because you want to create a completely clean canvas on which to put your other products. Keep doing it, because this bit hasn’t changed!

Toner

Honestly, we’re not trying to trick you, we promise things do get different after this step! However, toner should still be the second step in your skincare routine as this helps to prep the skin for other products.

Serum

Serums are essentially just shots of extremely concentrated nutrients, hydrators, and antioxidants that really amp up your skin health as soon as you apply them. People often skip out on using them, but they’re honestly the heavy lifters of your skincare routine.

Eye Cream

Eye creams tend to have a much lighter formulation than moisturisers and need to be applied before, otherwise they don’t absorb properly. When it comes to eye cream, the more hydrating the product, the better condition your under eye area will be in.

Moisturiser

NOW is the moment you apply your moisturiser, and which one you opt for is entirely up to you! Use our guide to find out what your skin type is and buy a moisturiser to complement your complexion to improve and perfect your skin’s level of hydration.

Face Oil

Believe it or not, facial oils are best applied at this stage of your routine. Oils are best at sealing in other products so using a facial oil now will ensure that everything you’ve applied up to this point is working optimally for your skin.

Sunscreen

Last but not least (in fact, possibly last but MOST) should be your sunscreen. Protecting your skin from the sun will halt the ageing process and protect your sun’s harmful rays, and it should be applied once everything else is on your face (but before make-up, obvs).

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Keep calm, it’s only Christmas

11/12/2018 11/12/2018 0

Say ‘Christmas’ to a friend and you either get a smile or a look of sheer horror, depending on how organised they are, and what they have left to do before the big day.

Let’s face it, Christmas is meant to be fun, not a big ball of cash strapped anxiety, so while there could be the odd argument, why not follow our festive steps so you can be as cool out as your glass of ice cold wine.

It is all in the planning
OK, this might be a little bit late, but even if you start to plan now, you are less likely to end up in a pickle in the coming weeks. Make a list (once you have read this) of the Christmas presents you need to buy, food that needs to be ordered, dates when you are busy and you will soon start to get a clearer idea of what is left to do. This is also the time to look in your wardrobe and work out if you have all the clothes you need for your parties and events, if not, pop to a local charity shop, and as well as finding something new for you, you can take the things you don’t need and do a good deed for someone else.

Have a budget
The longer you leave it when it comes to buying gifts, the more likely it is you will spend too much on the wrong things. Work out who you need to buy Christmas presents for, look at what you think they would like and set a budget. If money is tight, have a shop around and see where you can find offers or make savings and remember that a well thought out gift that is beautifully wrapped, will mean so much more than a tenner bunged in a card!

Progress not perfection
We are going to say this once, stop trying to make everything perfect and just go your own way this Christmas! Step away from social media feeds that are full of showcase homes and bright white smiles. Just remember that those picture perfect images will often be 100% staged, and there will be cable carnage hiding behind that pristine Christmas tree snap. If you stop putting pressure on yourself to be perfect, there is more chance of keeping calm and having a great time, which is what matters.

Mediate
If you find that things are starting to get on top of you, find a quiet spot and for a few minutes simply sit and focus on your breathing. By doing this, you will be able to slow down, see what really has to be done and you can then move forwards, calmly.

Make it
If you want to show you care, save some money and do something for the environment, why not get crafty this Christmas? Set aside an afternoon and you can get to work making your own Christmas cards (hand deliver the local ones if you want a breath of fresh air), make your own crackers for the table, cook cookies and fudge for family and friends and if you feel really creative, you not make a festive, floral wreath for your door. All of this might sound like hard work, but when you put on some carols, light a scented candle and get stuck in, your mind will be taken away from the chaos and you will start to feel calm and enjoy the moment.

Think about you
We know only too well that it is easy to leave yourself behind when you are looking after everyone else, but if you don’t you are going to crash and burn. If you are out shopping, stop and have a cuppa and piece of cake, if you don’t have time to go the gym then walk to the recycling centre with your cans and bottles, and why not get away from it all and enjoy a calming facial or massage?

Get some sleep
The wrapping can wait, your health cannot. At this time of year it is vital that you try to get a good six to eight hours sleep as this can help to boost your mood, improve your memory and allow you to keep going. A warm bath before you go to bed, no screens in the bedroom and a little lavender oil on your pillow can help take things down a notch or two so you can zone out and get some rest.

You see, Christmas might be a loaded event, but it shouldn’t cause you anxiety and grief, so try to enjoy the atmosphere and fun and make this your calmest festive break ever.

Team Pure Beauty

Facial Treatments, Health and Happiness, Life and Fashion

Perfect Your Pout Without Fillers

08/12/2018 10/12/2018 0

In the past, cosmetic surgery was reserved for Hollywood stars and the super-rich, but with the advent of non-surgical treatments like lip fillers, almost everyone knows someone who’s had some type of work done. In fact, last summer, one clinic reported a 200% surge in requests for lip fillers, and we suspect the numbers are just as high around the UK. However, if you want a plumped pout without the pain and price tag, we’ve got some tips for a more gentle alternative:

Exfoliate

If your lips are dry and cracked, the skin contracts and makes your lips look thinner. Getting rid of the dry skin is the first thing you should be doing, using a little Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator. Buff the lips using a small amount on your finger (making sure you don’t swallow any!) and wipe away with a clean cloth to get rid of all of your dry, flaky skin.

Plump

The next step is to give your lips plenty of moisture and plumping action, with some Elemis Pro-Definition Eye and Lip Contour Cream. It’s a rich eye and lip contouring cream containing active plant stem cells from edelweiss, combined with skin supporting mafane flower and alaria esculenta. Thin, dry skin around the eyes and vertical lip lines appear firmer, plumper and re-densified.

Conceal

Using a concealer on your lips not only gives them a better base for lipstick to attach to, it also allows you to create a canvas on which to over-line your lips a little. As long as you don’t go too mad (think Coco Chanel rather than Coco the Clown!), you can create a slightly larger lip which looks totally natural and blends beautifully with the surrounding skin.

Gloss

Adding a dab of lip gloss to just the middle of your pout can have a surprising effect. We’re not sure how (something to do with deflection of light, maybe?) but glossing the centre of your pout makes your lips look much fuller. If you want matte lips, you can create a similar effect by adding a little concealer or white eyeliner in the centre and applying your lipstick over the top.

Colour

When thinking about what lipsticks to use, the darker you go, the more you’re going to shrink your lips. Dark lipstick creates a more defined edge against your natural lip line and make the lips look much smaller. Pinks are apparently the best colours for faking a fuller pout.

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Start your day, the caffeine free way

04/12/2018 04/12/2018 0

The dark mornings and cold nights of winter, can make us feel that the only way we can start the day is with a strong cup of coffee, or two. While this isn’t the end of the world, it also isn’t the only way to feel energised first thing.

Some people will say don’t touch caffeine at all, others will wax lyrical about the buzz it gives you. We aren’t going to preach to you, but we are going to give you some ideas so you can start your day the non-caffeine way, and still have a spring in your step.

Start the night before
This might sound back to front, but having an actual bedtime routine that you stick to, can actually make you feel more energised when you wake up in the morning. Turn your screens off at least an hour before you go to bed, relax in a warm bath, read a book, make sure your bedroom isn’t too hot and aim to get around seven to eight hours of sleep a night. This might sound a bit rigid, but we think you will be pretty impressed with how it helps you to feel so much more alive and all without the help of that extra shot cappuccino!

Step away from the snooze button
It might be really tempting to hit the snooze button on your alarm again and again, but do so at your peril. Your body is ready to wake up the first time the alarm goes off, and by snoozing it gets confused. You go back into a deep sleep, which means when you do finally get up, you are dragging yourself around, looking for the caffeine hit to bring you to life. When the alarm goes off, get up, and start your day and you will do it with more energy than ever before.

Drink water
We tell you this all the time but you need to drink water, if you want to keep hydrated. If you drink enough water you will feel more alert, your digestive system will work better, your body will be able to flush out toxins and your skin will look bright and healthy – what’s not to like? Put a glass of water on your bedside table and sip at little when you wake, then have a cup of warm water and lemon first thing to cleanse your body and awaken your senses.

Eat breakfast
A strong coffee with sugar might wake you up, but you will crash and burn, so why not make some changes? As well as drinking water, have a protein rich breakfast, maybe eggs with rye toast, porridge with a handful of almonds, or a vitamin bursting spinach smoothie. These are all nutritious and will give you a good start to the day without the caffeine you have always relied on to give you that get up and go you need.

Take some exercise
If you want to take caffeine out of your life, add exercise into the mix. Whether it is a walk, bike ride, yoga class or swim, a workout will give you a burst of feel good endorphins which leave you feeling alert and happy, without the need for the high from a caffeine buzzing flat white. You might also find that a regular massage will ease those aching limbs that can come with sports, and it gives you a chance to chill out for a bit, which is really important.

Make a list
Our brains can get full and jumbled given all the pressures of modern-day life. If you wake up and immediately feel anxious about the day ahead, coffee might have been your way to see clearly, but this isn’t a long-term strategy for happiness. Having a list of what you need to do will help you to focus on the important things and you won’t need an espresso to sweat the small stuff.

Over time all of these habits will start to become the new norm and you will wonder how the old, caffeine powered you managed to get through the day!

Team Pure Beauty

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What Would We Include in an Ultimate Beauty Box?

01/12/2018 04/12/2018 0

Beauty boxes are massive business, with many different companies across the globe offering beauty-lovers the opportunity to have five beauty products sent to them each month. The boxes are usually curated according to a set of questions asked about the subscriber and usually include at least one full size product, fitting within a certain budget.

With Christmas just around the corner, we thought we’d put together a list of products that we’d include in an ULTIMATE beauty box, where budget is no object!

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

This is possibly the priciest item on our shelves, but there’s a good reason for this…it works REALLY WELL. Celebrities from Yasmin Le Bon to Kate Hudson to Lily James adore this anti-ageing moisturiser which has been shown to reduce the depth of wrinkles, improve skin firmness, tone and hydration within 15 days.

Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream

This skin smoothing cream from Dermalogica is one of our best-selling products and has been given a whole new and improved formulation for 2018. Incorporating Active HydraMesh Technology™ Skin Smoothing Cream 2.0 will infuse the skin with 48 hours of continuous hydration and help protect against environmental stress while simultaneously locking in moisture and protecting skin’s beneficial bacteria.

Decleor Aroma Nutrition- Satin Softening Dry Oil

When we were thinking about what to put in our beauty box, we were thinking about which products we’d be genuinely excited to receive ourselves, and thus dry oil from Decleor was definitely on the list. It’s scented with a subtle, delicate and beautifully feminine fragrance, this versatile dry oil leaves your body and face feeling softer and more comfortable, your hair nourished and looking shiny.

Jan Marini Bioglycolic Resurfacing Body Scrub

It’s hard to choose our favourite products from the Jan Marini range because they’re all so good, but this resurfacing body scrub is definitely high on the list. It combines highly concentrated glycolic acid with exfoliating particles and key botanical extracts for noticeably smoother glowing skin that is silky smooth to the touch.

Decleor Luxuriant Nourishing Lip Balm

Decleor Luxuriant Nourishing Lip Balm is a balm that nourishes the feel of lips with moisture, and protects from dryness. Its luxuriant texture melts on the lips leaving them feeling supple and soft, with restored comfort. It’s an ideal product to include in our ultimate beauty box and one that we think customers would come back to buy again and again.

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

How Often Should I…?

27/11/2018 27/11/2018 0

When you consider the fact that a ‘beauty routine’ isn’t just cleanse, tone, moisturise, but also all the other stuff like washing your hair, filing your nails, using an exfoliator and everything else in between, it’s easy to feel bamboozled.” What should be part of my routine, and how often should I be doing it?” is one of the most common questions we’re asked, and today we’re answering the latter:

Hair Washing

This very much depends on two things – what your hair is like and what products are you using? If you aren’t massively prone to greasy hair, then eking it out and washing it twice a week should be more than enough. However, if your hair tends to be more oily or is fine, you can get away with a daily wash if you use Dermalogica Daily Cleansing Shampoo and Daily Conditioning Rinse.

Skin Exfoliating

Over-exfoliating can cause chronic skin irritation and inflammation, which can lead to accelerated aging. Two to three times a week for normal and combination skin, and once a week for sensitive skin should be adequate for keeping skin cells renewed without irritating the skin. Choosing the right exfoliator for your skin type is also important.

Moisturising

Listen, we don’t care who you are or what your skin type is, you should be moisturising EVERY DAY. Every type of skin needs a moisturiser, they key is choosing the right moisturiser for your skin type. Even oily-prone, acne-plagued skin needs moisture, and these issues are often caused by underlying dryness.

Face Masks

This one is another question which needs to take a lot of factors into consideration; what is your skin type? What mask are you using and what are you trying to achieve? Most face masks require weekly or bi-weekly usage, and again, the key is making sure you’re using the right mask for your skin type, or the particular problem that you’re trying to tackle.

Nail Filing

Even if your nails grow very quickly, filing your nails too often can cause a whole host of problems, from splitting and peeling to whitlows and infections. The best rule of thumb is to try to file your nails no more than once a week (nails only grow an average of 2-3mm a month, so any more than this shouldn’t be needed) and always ensure you use a clean nail file. Finish with Elemis Pro-Radiance Hand and Nail Cream to give you beautifully smooth, firmer, younger looking hands.

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Make the most of your beauty sleep

24/11/2018 27/11/2018 0

Winter evenings are for many things – cosy nights by the fire, hot chocolate after dinner as well as all those Christmas movies to eat as you eat mince pies and enjoy the odd tipple. Winter, however, isn’t always the best thing that can happen to your hair and skin. Dropping temperatures, lack of sunlight and blasting central heating can cause flaky skin, cracked lips, dry legs, and brittle hair – ouch.

Don’t fear, we are here to help and have some easy ideas that you can incorporate into your evening routine that you might not have thought about but could really help you to look and feel better.

Chapped lips
Not a winter goes by without us suffering from chapped lips, but as well as lip balm, we also find comfort in tea. The tannins that are found in the humble tea bag are often used to soothe sunburn, and they can do the same for dry lips. When you make your evening cuppa (go for decaf), let the tea bag cool down as you enjoy your drink, then put it on your mouth for about ten minutes, and we think you will find the cooling, hydrating properties will work wonders. You could use this time out to also apply a hydrating mask to your face as this can help to ease the dry patches and fine lines which do happen as the mercury drops and the moisture is zapped from your skin.

Split ends
Let’s face it, we often don’t put a hat on when we go out, so not only does all the heat escape from your body (didn’t you listen to your mum) and this means your hair is totally exposed to the elements. As well as having a regular trim, you can keep your locks in tip-top condition if you put coconut oil on the ends of your hair overnight. As you sleep, the natural goodness will get to work adding love back into your hair and when you wash the oil away the next day, your hair will be left shiny and bouncy once again.

Pass on the bath
We know that when you are cold, tired and just want to wash the day away, the temptation is to run a super-hot bath and stay in the water until your skin is shriveled and your aches are soothed. The trouble with doing this is that hot water will strip your skin of those all important natural oils, which is the last thing your body needs. Instead, have a quick, warm shower, and then while you are still in the misty bathroom, massage in your body cream and this will help to lock in hydration and keep you looking healthy and glowing.

Add a serum
As well as your usual cleanse, tone and moisturise routine at night, you might also want to add a serum into the winter mix. Serums can give you that little bit of additional love and help your skin to recover while you sleep as well as hydrate, brighten and tone your complexion

Sleep in your socks
Not only will sleeping in your socks keep you warm, but if you gently massage a little coconut oil into your feet, focusing on those dry, cracked areas, and then put your socks, as you sleep the natural oils will ease dry areas and painful cracks.

Take care of your hands
Your hands really do get a bad deal in the winter months. They go from hot to cold, get plunged into water and covered in soap that often isn’t washed away, and as for all that anti-bac gel, it might kill bugs, but it can really dry out your skin! As well as having a regular manicure (with hand massage), also make sure you use a gentle soap on your hands, always dry them and use hand cream day and at night, not just as a treat now and again.

Love your cuticles
We all know how painful split, cracked cuticles can be, but you can avoid this from happening if you look after them. Try to always wear gloves when you are outside or washing the dishes, and then before you go to sleep, rub a little almond oil into the cuticles and this extra bit of loving nourishment, will keep them healthy and strong all winter long.

Sleep with your humidifier
Bear with us on this one, because we believe you can keep dry skin at bay, if you turn on your humidifier as you sleep. The mist which is generated, not only eases breathing but can help keep dry skin at bay and you will wake feeling refreshed and looking well. It’s got to be worth a go?

Got a tip for us to try before we hit the sack? Drop us a line and let us know as we are all ears!

Team Pure Beauty

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Keep your health game up, this winter

20/11/2018 20/11/2018 0

Let’s face it, winter isn’t the easiest time to stick to a healthy diet and fitness plan, however hard you try. With changeable weather, festive events and naughty treats putting sleigh sized obstacles in the way, it is hardly surprising that even our best intentions can get lost in the tinsel and snowballs.

However, you can stay healthy during the winter and we have had a look at how you can stay top of your game until spring comes along.

Keep an eye on the carbs
You know the ones – toasted white bread with lashings of butter, hot pasta loaded with pesto and, fresh baguettes stacked high with sausages, mustard and pickles. Yes, these snacks taste amazing, but opting for proteins like eggs and lean turkey, together with brown rice or sweet potatoes, will keep you fuller for longer and this may help you exercise harder too because you are taking on the right fuel to give you energy.

Mushrooms all the way
You might not know this, but mushrooms are jam-packed with nutrients and vitamins and are perfect when it comes to winter cooking. The humble mushroom is a great source of the antioxidants that help protect your body from the free radicals that can cause conditions like cancer and heart disease, and they boost your immune system too. They come with the copper that helps your body make red blood cells and a whole host of amazing B Vitamins including riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid. Whether you add them to soups and stews, grill them as part of a hearty winter breakfast, stuff them with spinach or cook up a risotto with brown rice, buy them, use them and enjoy their goodness!

Eat your greens
You are never more than a couple of sneezes away from a full-blown cold or nasty tummy bug, so you need to ensure your immune system is firing on all cylinders so you don’t get sick. We don’t really need to tell you this, but winter is the most important time to load up on fruit and veg if you want to stay well. Fresh, tinned and frozen options are all good for you, and you will find that a good dose of greens – be that kale, spinach, cabbage, kiwis, apples or grapes – mixed with the rainbow of colours and goodness found in peppers, berries, carrots and oranges, you will be on your way to good health whatever bugs are in the air this winter.

Put exercise in the diary
With office parties, shopping trips and drinks with the girls all coming up, if you don’t put your exercise dates in the diary, you just won’t go! Decide which classes you are going to go to and book them, make a regular slot for your runs by the river and even put time aside for a regular massage so you can stretch out those aches and pains and relax!

Go inside to exercise
If you want to continue to exercise, but the cold winter weather puts you off, the simple answer is to move inside during the really chilly months. Your local gym, swimming pool, yoga centre or even your living room are all options to ensure you keep your workouts up, without getting wet and cold outside.

Keep an eye on alcohol
The odd beer here and glass of wine there might not seem like a lot at the time, but they all add up. We don’t want to be kill joys, but it is worth remembering that alcohol not only takes away your inhibitions (remember Keith and the Christmas party) but can add to your waistline, leave you hungover and also make you feel lethargic. Try to have a couple of booze free days a week, drink plenty of water in between those cocktails, and even offer to be the designated driver sometimes so you can skip the cider and feel better for it.

We hope these hints and tips help you keep feeling tip-top all winter long, and if you have any other ideas, we are all ears!

Team Pure Beauty

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