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Health and Happiness

Is Yoga for You?

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www.freedigitalimages.netLook around and yoga classes and kit seem to be popping up everywhere. Whilst many boast of the amazing health and fitness benefits, getting to grips with exactly what this trendy sport actually is, can be tricky.

We are here to help and have a guide to all you need to know to get started with yoga so you can decide it if it is for you.

What is yoga?
This is the best place to start. In a nutshell, yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing with the end result of enhancing physical and mental wellbeing. Yoga is made up of a series of movements designed to increase strength and flexibility as well as breathing and originated in India over 5,000 years ago.

What are the various styles of yoga?
There are many yoga styles such as Ashtanga, Hatha, Iyengar and Sivananda, with new variations such as hot yoga, popping up all the time. Some styles are more vigorous than others and each has a slightly different area of emphasis, such as posture and breathing. No style is better than another, but there will be one that is right for you so check out what is on offer.

What are the benefits?
Yoga is a safe, effective way to increase physical activity and to particularly strength, increase flexibility and improve balance. It has also been suggested that regular yoga practice is beneficial for people with high blood pressure, heart disease, aches and pains (including lower back pain) depression and stress.

Do you have to be fit to do yoga?
No, one of the great things about yoga is that you don’t have to be super fit to take part. Find a class that works for your fitness level and try a class out to see if you get on with the teacher, like the environment and actually enjoy what you are being taught.

What should I wear?
Yoga clothing is a big business but try not to get carried away at the start. Loose clothes like leggings and a vest are a great staple and it is good idea to invest in your own mat from the start. Take a warm top or blanket for the cool down and meditation sessions, as your body will start too cool down.

Can I injure myself doing yoga?
Yoga-related injuries are petty uncommon. It is the same as any other exercise discipline, in that it is perfectly safe if taught properly. Finding a qualified teacher and a class appropriate for you will help you remain injury-free. If you have any pre-existing injuries do let the teacher know before the start of the lesson and listen to your body, if someone niggles or hurts, stop.

Don’t you need to be flexible to do yoga?
This really isn’t a requirement so don’t worry about it. The brilliant thing is that yoga will improve your flexibility and help you go beyond your normal range of movement, which may help make daily activities easier.

Am I too old for yoga?
It is never too late to start yoga, some people don’t try until they are in their 70s, with many wishing they had started sooner. There are yoga classes for every age group and it is something that can be enjoyed by children and pensioners and everyone in-between.

How long is a class?
Classes last between 45 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. The fantastic thing about a longer class is that you have the opportunity to focus on breathing and relaxation techniques towards the end of the session and even learn to meditate.

Where can I find a yoga class?
Classes can be found a your local gym, leisure centre, specific studios and even in school and village halls. Check the teacher is qualified, try to speak to other students and you can find out more at British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), the Sport England-recognised governing body for yoga

Enjoy.

Decleor, Dermalogica, Health and Happiness

Stress and its Effects

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stressIt’s very rare, in this modern world, for anyone to be able to truly say that they have zero stress in their life. Be it worrying about your kids, stressing over your work or financial issues, stress is probably one of the biggest contributors to physical illness and the signs of ageing. There are several ways that stress can manifest itself in the body, so we thought we’d take a look at the symptoms and try to give you some tips on how to deal with them constructively.

Headaches

Stress headaches can be truly debilitating, often manifesting into a full-blown migraine which can make functioning in day-to-day life a real struggle. The shoulder and neck muscles are often the first place to carry tension; taking a shower with Decleor Relax Intense Relaxing Shower Oil will help to melt away the tension in your neck and shoulders, followed by a firm shoulder rub with Decleor Relax Intense Relaxing Massage Balm, which contains delicate fragrances and will nourish the skin whilst helping you to unwind, and banish the headaches.

Insomnia

One horrible side effect of stress is insomnia, and anyone who suffers will know how frustrating it can be to feel mentally and physically exhausted without being able to sleep. Lavender is excellent at helping the body to unwind and drift off to sleep, and is one of the key ingredients in Dermalogica Stress Relief Treatment Oil, along with sandalwood and orange.

Nail Biting

Nail biting is one of those habits that goes back to childhood and can be very difficult to break, especially in times of stress when the urge to nibble your nails is always greater. Using a bitter nail treatment to prevent you from biting can help, and once your nails are re-growing, give them some extra vitality with Dermalogica Multivitamin Hand and Nail Treatment

Frown Lines

If you’re stressed, the chances are that it’s manifesting itself in your body language and facial expressions and there’s no quicker way of giving yourself deep forehead lines than with a permanently furrowed brow. Try to make a conscious effort to keep your face neutral, rather than tensed into a scowl and use a facial treatment like Decleor Intensive Youth Concentrate to give you immediate plumping to your frown-lined areas.

Lowered Immune System

Being stressed puts an immense amount of pressure on your body, which means that your immune system often suffers because all of your energy is focused on dealing with your anxieties. This can lead to all manner of coughs, colds, infections and skin breakouts which will only add to your overall feelings of stress and sadness. Bolster your immune system with a good multivitamin, eat well, hydrate and ensure that you use a good, gentle cleansing system for your face to prevent stress-related blemishes.

Health and Happiness

Changing Seasons – Autumnal Fruit and Veg

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seasonal veg autumnWith the changing seasons comes a whole new set of produce, which means opportunities for different flavours and nutrients. Autumnal vegetables and fruit are super tasty and have had the benefit of a whole summer to grow and absorb nutrients from the sun and soil, allowing you to reap the benefits when the weather cools down. Here’s an insight into our favourite autumn delights and the ways in which they’re good for you.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin is good for you in SO many ways and even the seeds make a tasty, nutritious snack, allowing you to use almost the whole fruit. Just 100g of pumpkin contains 170% of your recommended allowance of vitamin A, which is good for your eyes, skin and hair and it contains absolutely no saturated fat, which means you can eat it without worrying about your hips!

Brussels Sprouts

Okay, so brussels sprouts may have a rather…stinky side effect, but the amount of nutrition they offer can make it well worth it. If you can manage just 100g of sprouts, you’ll be getting 141% of your RDA of vitamin C, an essential vitamin in collagen synthesis, which is vital in the fight against the signs of ageing. If you aren’t a fan of the good, old fashioned ‘boil them to death’ method of cooking Brussels, try stir frying them with bacon lardons and a handful of chopped walnuts, plus a drizzle of maple syrup – delicious!

Blackberries

Foraging season is well underway and if you’re savvy enough you can probably get your mitts on kilos of blackberries for free, providing you know where to look. Blackberries are a good source of dietary fibre, so eating a 144g portion will help to regulate your bowels and reduce the chance of bloating. They are also a very good source of vitamin K which is an essential factor in helping the blood to clot and preventing excessive bleeding. They also taste rather yummy when made into a crumble with apples or pears!

Purple Sprouting Brocolli

Purple sprouting broccoli looks lovely on a plate, but it’s so much more than a pretty face. Broccoli is packed with phytonutrients and flavonoids, both of which are powerful defences in the fight against cancer. Studies have shown that these compounds can protect against prostate, colon, urinary bladder, pancreatic, and breast cancers. Also, don’t discard the leaves when cooking purple sprouting broccoli – these are shown to contain high levels of cancer fighting compound too, and cooking them up will also reduce your food waste.

Pears

Pears are one of the most popular fruits in the world and it’s easy to see why. As well as producing several varieties which are tasty to eat, they’re also versatile and easy to cook with, being just as easy to eat with goats cheese as custard (but never at the same time!). Pears have also been discovered to be a vital ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes, as they can actually improve the body’s sensitivity to insulin, allowing suffers to regulate their blood sugar levels more precisely.

 

Health and Happiness, Skincare Advice

Pregnancy Skincare

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Pregnancy SkincareTaking care of your skin during pregnancy can be a tricky business – not everyone is lucky enough to have that coveted “pregnancy glow” and things which your skin could tolerate before can cause sensitivities that you aren’t used to. Choosing the right products is also important for the health of your unborn baby because certain ingredients like retinoids and salicylic acid can be harmful if used when pregnant, which means that keeping acne or the ageing process at bay is even harder.

It’s not only chemicals you need to avoid, either. Products which contain all natural ingredients can still be a no-no for varying reasons. Bergamot, for instance, as well as Soy, can make the pregnancy-related problem known as melasma, or ‘Mask of Pregnancy’ worse, a condition in which the skin on your face darkens. Opt for products without estrogen-rich ingredients and always use a high SPF for sensitive skin to avoid making the appearance of melasma worse.

Essential oils often make an appearance in beauty products and can add a richness and depth of fragrance that is unparalleled by synthetic scents, however not all of them are safe for use in pregnancy and can have a potent and potentially dangerous effect. Jasmine, clary sage, rose and sage are all ones to avoid as they can cause uterine contractions and bleeding, which can be especially harmful in the early stages of pregnancy. However, you needn’t miss out on oils altogether; geranium, ylang-ylang, bergamot, citrus, peppermint and black pepper are all safe for use during pregnancy and are all useful additions to your beauty arsenal, although we’d recommend checking with your Doctor or Midwife.

Hair removal is something which can also be a minefield during pregnancy. Hair removal creams are a big no-no and waxing can also be out of the question due to heightened sensitivity and lowered pain threshold, which leaves you with limited options. Shaving would be the obvious answer, but once you’re past a certain stage, that can also be tricky unless you’re very bendy! We’d recommend trying sugaring, providing you’re able to cope with the pain, as it uses natural sugars to remove the hair rather than wax or chemicals, and you can soothe the areas afterwards using Decleor Post-Wax Cream – Sensitive Areas.

If you’re suffering with extreme skin sensitivity when using your usual beauty products, we’d strongly recommend trying the Dermalogica Ultra Calming System, which is designed to be gentle to even the most sensitive skin. The products are all pH balanced so as not to interfere with the skins natural levels, whilst incorporating soothing ingredients which are designed to deal with redness and inflammation, keeping your skin in tip-top condition.

Above all, the most important thing is to eat well, stay hydrated and avoid stress as these things will potentially affect both your skin and your pregnancy – and don’t forget, the ‘glow’ will usually kick in during the second trimester so you might not have too long to wait!

Health and Happiness

Run, run as fast as you can

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http://www.freedigitalphotos.netThe summer holidays might be over and bikinis packed away for next year but that doesn’t mean it’s time to let things slip on the exercise front.

Autumn is great time to get outside (or on the treadmill) and run. Running is a great, free way of not only keeping fit but also keeping stress at bay and getting some of that all too elusive ‘me time’ we talk about but often don’t get.

Whether you’re a total beginner looking for the way forward or a regular runner wanting to go up a gear, we have teamed up with guys over at Bark and have some excellent top training tips to help you kick start your new fitness regime this September.

Warm up
However long or short your run, before you hit the road make sure you always warm up. Start with lighter walking or jogging and add a couple of stretches and exercises to make sure your muscles and joints are ready to go.

Don’t run before you can walk
No we aren’t joking here. This might sound obvious but once you have started running bug, many people want to run and not stop. Whilst this shows willing it can be dangerous and cause injuries so try not to over do things. Use the ‘slow and steady’ approach and this will allow you to slowly build up the strength in your legs and improve your stamina. If you haven’t run before, start with as little as 100 metre jogs, and if you are more experienced, run a distance you know you can finish with relative ease. Once the aches and pains have eased (which a qualified masseuse can help with) from your first attempt, try to do the same distance again, but a little quicker. Once you’ve found your speed you can then concentrate on distance.

Take care
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an amateur or a professional, it’s easy to twist or sprain something when you are running. Listen to your body and when it hurts, stop. Tights hamstring, aching calves or a niggling ankle might means it’s time to take a break and let your body heal itself before putting your trainers on again. The same goes when your body feels tired, it needs rest so don’t be afraid to put your feet up and chill out.

It’s good to talk
When starting out it is tricky to know how quickly to run or how hard to push yourself but an easy rule is that when you’re running you should be able to hold a conversation without being out of breath. Getting a running buddy, or joining a local group, will help you improve, give you a social element to the sport and as you chat will have a welcome distraction from the road ahead.

You are what you eat
Nothing impacts your energy levels and performance when you are running that what you eat. Avoid indulging in heavy, rich foods such as red meat and fatty fried foods beforehand, instead go for high protein snacks that offer you energy and also remember to refuel afterwards. Nutritionists suggest the best sources of energy are slow-release carbs like brown pasta or bread, white protein like chicken and sweet potatoes.

It’s also essential to keep hydrated as you run, so don’t drink alcohol before you run, do take water with you and drink plenty of fluids afterwards too.

Don’t stick to a routine
To help you stay focused and challenged and to give your muscles and fitness levels the chance to improve, swap things around now and again. Taking a different route, adding sprints and tackling hill climbs will all boost your fitness and keep your heart in the sport you love. Add a little music into the mix and this can help keep you going when you just want to stop and sit down.

Don’t stop moving
Once your run is done, don’t stop moving immediately. Keep gently mobile, maybe take things down to walking and then do a little stretch but don’t screech to a stop altogether and that evening take a hot bath and relax.

Mainly, have fun!

Decleor, Dermalogica, Health and Happiness, Life and Fashion, Skincare Advice

Sleeping Beauty

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Sleeping BeautyIt happens to everyone eventually; no longer are you able to wake up, slap on some BB cream and head out of the door…now you have to wait for the extra-deep creases on your face to disappear, and if you’re particularly unlucky, this can sometimes take until lunch time! Age related line are one thing, but sleeping related wrinkles seem like adding insult to injury. There are, however, a few tips you can try which will minimise your chances to waking up with a face like Gordon Ramsey, and we thought we’d put a few of them together in a handy “beauty sleep” guide:

Sleep on your back

This may seem obvious, but if you’re sleeping on your back, your face isn’t in contact with the pillow which means your face won’t have a chance to get all smooshed up (yes, that’s definitely the scientific term for it…!). Sleeping on your back is also better for your digestive health, as well as being better for your spine and hips, so trying to adjust the way you sleep could be beneficial in many ways. If you find yourself rolling in the night, try sleeping with a pillow at your side, which will hopefully help to stop you from turning over.

Invest in a silk pillowcase

Silk pillowcases may be on the expensive side, but the softer, smoother material is much gentler on your skin and won’t promote deep creases in the way that cotton or linen cases do. Silk is also much better for your hair and you’ll notice that you wake up with far sleeker locks when you sleep on silk.

Intensive Night Cream

Opting for a rich, intensive night cream such as Decleor Iris Rejuvenating Night Balm or Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum will drastically decrease your chances of waking up with deep lines as they both contain active ingredients which encourage the plumping of fine lines and wrinkles while you sleep. They also deeply moisturise the skin, an essential factor in the fight against the signs of ageing.

Drink Water

Proper hydration can make an enormous difference to the appearance and health of our skin and drinking plenty of water will ensure that fine lines and wrinkles, as well as sleep related creases, stay at bay for as long as possible. If you struggle to drink lots of water in a day, try a refreshing herbal tea or a water infuser, which allows you to infuse water with fresh fruit and veg, such as strawberries and cucumber, giving you essential vitamins as well as rehydration.

Wash Up

Having clean skin while you sleep is also important in the fight against wrinkles. Leaving skin clogged with dirt and make-up from the day will increase the chance of spots forming, but will also inhibit the growth of new skin cells, which will leave you skin looking tired and lacklustre. Wash your face with Decleor Youth Cleansing Milk for gentle cleansing and extra protection against the signs of ageing.

Health and Happiness

Drink more water without even trying

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ID-10060114We all know it is vital to drink plenty of water if we want to stay hydrated and stop potential health issues, but all too often we don’t quite get enough and just often think it doesn’t matter.

The thing is, it does.

Did you know that 70% of the human body is made up of water?

All of those little drops of H2O are needed by every single human cell to allow our bodies to run smoothly. Even mild dehydration can cause a lack of concentration, digestion issues, hormonal imbalance and play havoc with the immune system.

By simply drinking more water (at least eight glasses a day) you’ll you feel sharper, have fewer headaches, your joints will be stronger and more mobile, skin will be clearer and you’ll generally feel healthier and more energised.

We have made it easy for you to remember to get all the water you need to stay hydrated and feel great.

Keeping water close to you will make it easier to drink it. Sounds simple but how often do you fill up a glass and have it on your desk or keep a bottle in your bag when you are on the go? Probably not as often as you should. If you have water with you at all times and sip it regularly you will soon notice the difference.

Try to get into a routine when it comes to your water habit. Have warm water with lemon first thing rather than a cup of coffee to kick start your system and start your day the hydrating way. Then at various points in the day get into the habit of having some water. Whether it’s after the school run, when you arrive at work, with your lunch or before dinner, have it at the same time each day to build up associations and before you know it you will be drinking it automatically and meeting your targets.

Some people find the taste of water a little bland and boring, if this is the case jazz it up. Plenty of ice plus slices of lemon and cucumber, orange and mint or ginger and apple will infuse your water naturally and give it a tangy taste you will really enjoy.

We aren’t saying cut out all other drinks but if you do enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, combat the dehydrating effects by drinking at least one glass of water at the same time.

This payback approach can also be used with alcohol. When you are enjoying a night out, drink one glass of water for every alcoholic drink you consumer. This will not only save you money and keep you hydrated, it will help to prevent a hangover the next day too.

Always have a bottle of water with you when you exercise to combat the loss of liquids and potential dehydration. This is a key time when water levels can become depleted and you are left feeling faint and below par.

Sounds silly but use a straw and you will find you will drink faster and in turn, drink more!

Little reminders on your phone and Post Its on the fridge saying ‘DRINK WATER’ might seem daft but they are the little reminder you need to do exactly that.

We can drink lots of water but if you are eating the wrong foods you won’t be doing your body any favours. Junk like cake, crisps, chips and crackers contain little nourishment and no water so if you fancy a snack go with H20 packed cucumber, celery and carrots and you will soon feel the benefits.

Soup is a good way to stay hydrated, and great in the winter, just go easy on the bread and butter.

Adding spices to your food will not only warm your body and boost your digestive system, it will also have you reaching for your water glass to cool your mouth – this is a real water winner.

What a you waiting for, get a glass of water now.

Decleor, Dermalogica, Skincare Advice

Using the Right Foundation for your Skin Type

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Using the right foundation for your skin type. Now that the weather has started to cool down, your thoughts may be turning to your make-up and a more autumnal palette. During the warmer summer months, foundation might not be something you use regularly as you tend to have more of a ‘glow’ in the sunshine, so a BB cream with SPF is usually enough. However, when it’s cold and grey outside you may feel as though your skin needs something of a boost and with central heating increasing the chances of breakouts, better coverage is on the cards.

It’s important to make sure that you’re using the correct foundation for your skin type, otherwise the overall effect may not be nearly as polished as you’d hoped for. We thought we’d put together a guide to help you to choose a foundation, whatever your skin type.

Oily Skin

When you struggle with oily skin, liquid foundation can be a disaster, leaving your face feeling shinier than ever. Prep your skin with Dermalogica Oil Control Lotion, which will use microsponges to absorb excess oil and then opt for an oil-free formulation with a matte finish to encourage your face to stay flawless all day.

Dry Skin

Dry skin can look awful with foundation caked over the top, so a little work is needed beforehand. Use a product such as Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant to keep the flakiness from dry skin to a minimum and follow up with Decleor Lift and Firm Day Cream for Dry Skin to nourish and rehydrate the skin. Powder and cream foundations tend to ‘cling’ to dry skin and make the areas look claggy, so a gel-based foundation is probably best as it can give excellent coverage as well as added hydration.

Older Skin

Older skin often lacks hydration and has areas of fine lines and wrinkles, which means that certain foundations will sit unevenly on these areas. Start by preparing the skin with a product which will plump the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, such as Decleor Mandarine Smoothing Serum and use a mousse foundation, which will be lightly whipped and will blend perfectly into ageing skin, without appearing heavy.

Uneven Skin

Uneven skin can be difficult to deal with, as you’ll need a good layer of coverage, but no-one likes to feel as though they’re wearing a mask. That’s why a mineral powder foundation is a good option as you can build coverage in areas of redness to give you a more even skin tone. Use a good-quality Kabuki brush and sweep onto the skin in a circular motion.

Spot-prone Skin

Using make-up on spot or acne-prone skin can be a tricky business; you want maximum coverage for your blemishes but don’t want to exacerbate things by blocking pores and drying out your skin. Although thicker formulations such as pan-stick offer maximum coverage, most of them are packed with ingredients which will ultimately irritate your skin and make breakouts worse. Using a good toner and Dermalogica Breakout Control before using foundation will help, and opting for a liquid formula which offers medium to full coverage will be kinder to your skin.

Life and Fashion

Be berry happy this week

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www.freedigitalimages.netKeeping young and beautiful is a quest for many, but with the beauty clock ticking, time waits for no one.

When it comes to hair, we know that grey, thinning locks can add years to our faces but it is possible that you, and your hairdresser, are making ageing mistakes without even knowing it.

Fear not, we are here to help save the day so you can have an amazing, youthful hair day, everyday.

Too short
We aren’t saying that healthy hair can’t be cut into a sophisticated crop but keep things a little shaggy and avoid of blunt lines so your look is modern and on trend.

Too long
Just as with hair that is too short, when your hair is too long it can actually drag your features down and act as an ‘anti-face-lift’. Whilst long, middle parted hair is great for teenagers, as you get older if you want to keep the length ask your hairdresser to add layers that frame the face and deflect attention away from fine lines and tired skin.

Too Straight
A poker straight hairstyle can make your face look long and drawn. If you have fine, straight hair go for choppy, long layers that will give your hair magical, youthful movement. Blow dry straight hair with a round brush, after adding a little lightweight mouse, to create volume and bounce.

Too blond
As you get older you completion loses colour and over-bleached hair will wash you out making you instantly look tired and sallow. Rather than all-over blond, go for a darker base colour with honey highlights that will warm your skin up and give you an instant golden glow.

Too dark
Solid black and brown hair at best draws attention to lines and at worse makes you look like you are wearing a wig. Adding in a few strategically placed highlights add softness and makes dark look more natural and flattering.

Too grey
We all dread those grey hairs but they don’t have to make you look ancient. Products that contain shine enhancers as well as high and low lights take away the aging effect of those silver strands away and leave you looking radiant.

Too dry
As well as your hair losing pigment as you get older, it also loses its ability to retain moisture. To keep your locks looking smooth, glossy and youthful, use a deep conditioning treatment once a week, don’t wash your hair everyday, don’t overuse the straighteners and have frequent trims to avoid split ends.

Too styled
Mouse, gel and hairspray are fine when used alone, but start mixing things up and you could get into trouble. Go with one product at a time and use the advised amount otherwise rather than your hair looking fuller it may look stiff and dry – the ultimate aging combination.

Remember to do all of this, because you are worth it.

Decleor, Dermalogica, Health and Happiness, Life and Fashion

The Best Products for Your Gym Bag

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gym bag productsWhether you go to the gym to slog it out on the treadmill, swim or join in with a class, the chances are you’re rather hot and sweaty by the time you finish. Dealing with your skin after any sort of exercise is important and here at Pure Beauty, we’ve got a few favourite products which are essential for keeping in our gym bags.

Decleor Daily Defence Fluid Shield SPF30

If you prefer getting outside to exercise, with a game of football of netball for instance, then you’ll probably need a decent sunscreen to ensure that the only redness on your face is from over-exertion and not sun damage. Decleor Daily Defence Fluid Shield is a light-weight sun protection which won’t make your skin feel coated and heavy and will offer a shield from the suns harmful rays and the primary signs of aging.

Decleor Brightening Cleansing Foam

Decleor offers a wide range of cleansers for all number of skin types, but sometimes you want a product which can just be taken into the shower with you when you’re in a rush. Decleor Brightening Cleansing Foam is an all-purpose creamy cleanser which cleanses deeply and also works on evening patchy complexions.

Decleor Harmonie Calm Soothing Milky Cream

Swimming in a chlorine-laden pool is a fantastic way to get a full body workout, but spending time amongst the chemicals can be gruelling for your skin, which is why a moisturiser is essential once you get out of the pool. We recommend Decleor Harmonie Calm Soothing Milky Cream which is specially formulated to soothe irritated and sensitive skin, whilst reinforcing the skins own barriers against environmental pollutants.

Decleor Circulagel Refreshing Leg Gel

Workouts like a spin class are amazing at getting your blood pumping but they leave even the fittest gym bunny feeling pretty knackered afterwards (well, they do if you’re doing it right!) so a product like Decleor Circulagel Refreshing Leg Gel will feel like a real treat in your aching lower limbs. The cooling and toning gel helps reduce the unpleasant effect of “heavy legs” and will help to revive tired legs.

Dermalogica Shine Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner

Hair is one place which often suffers with exercise – scraped back in a ponytail and covered in sweat, it’s important to use a good shampoo and conditioner to remove the oils and build up of products, as well as a smoothing conditioner which will nourish and strengthen hair as well as relieving any potential irritation to your scalp.