| | Loving the idea of settling down on a sunny, golden sandy beach this year? Hmm; the whole beauty-beach routine is beset with problems; sticky sun lotions that magically attract sand to your entire thigh area should you stray from your towel for more than a second, the bikini that the fashion mags swore would shave inches from your stomach, but doesn’t, and the old favourite, bronzing make up that literally glides off your face the moment you set foot in the sun. Well, there’s one element of your beach glam sham that won’t cause any trouble at all – and that’s the sea.
The great news is that you don’t even have to set foot in the wet stuff unless you want to, to reap the incredible benefits that the sea holds. At Beauty Expert, we are all loving the Phytomer brand – experts in marine cosmetology, that do all the hard work on research – while we gain all the benefits. Quicker than you can say ‘Calamari for two, per favor’, these sea water wonder creams begin their oxygenating and detoxifying miracles. While the very word ‘algae’ gives rise to thoughts of slithery green stuff, we aren’t talking about contents from the underside of Brighton Pier here. Phytomer Laboratories have put 30 years into studying seaweed, algae and marine waters, and without being overly technical, the link between the human body and cells from marine extracts is that there is a lot in common. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to compliment the development and growth of our own skin cells with matter that is similar. The fact that green (although technically it comes in other colours too; blue, red and brown) icky stuff, far more than just an irritating leg entanglement when swimming, has survived literally billions of years, protecting itself from extremes of heat, cold and light, gives it a watery roll of honour for sheer strength and adaptivity.
The survival strategies found in marine extracts have been replicated into beauty products to help our own skin. Seaweed is literally like a sponge; soaking up all the mineral elements in the sea such as iron, copper and zinc, along with vitamins, proteins and mineral salts, so to encapsulate it in skincare makes more than common sense. With a broad range of abilities, marine extracts can tackle age spots, cellulite, stretch marks, dryness, wrinkles and more.
But, off with the white lab coats. Let’s look at the goodies:
Cellulite Busting
The irony can’t be lost on those who wrap themselves firmly in a sarong to dip a shy toe into the water that the solution to the very thing – cellulite – they are trying to hide lies on the azure horizon. Our favourites for smooth skin include Phytomer BodyDeclic Anti Cellulite Cream, £24.75 for its gorgeous, creamy consistency and ability to zap those lumps and bumps, Phytomer LiftDeclic Firming Contouring Emulstion, £29.75 for its astonishing firming effect, and Phytomer Body Declic Contouring Performance Serum, £25, for its concentrated powers to rid the body of fatty deposits.
Trauma-free Tanning
To tan or not to tan! One minute it’s not okay to go in the sun ever, the next
moment scientists are telling us that it’s fine to soak up a modest amount of rays. While you might get the moral superiority by being the palest person on the beach, it’s not a look that most of us love. Whichever way you prefer, though, Phytomer have it sussed. For fakers everywhere, Phytomer Bronz Instant Self Tanning Spray, £17.95, is a light weight tanning spray that gives a realistic golden glow, while infusing the skin with beneficial sea ingredients, and for the face, Bronz Perfect Self Tanning Gel, £15.25, gives a natural hint of a tan to the complexion. For real tan enthusiasts, doing it safely is the only way to do it at all. Sensitive types can opt for Phytomer Accept Anti-Blotch Sun Cream, SPF15, £18.50, or step down the anti-aging route while you tan, and try OgenAge Anti-Ageing Sun Cream, SPF30, £18.50.
Present Perfect
Let’s myth bust for a moment; gift sets aren’t something that you buy for someone else; they are something you buy for yourself! And, if you are heading off on holiday or simply enjoying the summer at home, more reason to spoil yourself. It’s also a great way to introduce your skin to the benefits of marine extracts. We love something for nothing, and the Phytomer Accept Sensitive Skin Gift Set, £39.75, that contains Accept Soothing Skin Cream, includes a free cleanser and indulgent face mask. We are also into the fabulous Phytomer Slinky Little Number Body Care Kit, £45, with its sexy suede bag, bursting with body beautifying goodies, such as Anti Cellulite Cream, Toning Scrub and Marine Salt Bath Crystals for a bath as beneficial as a swim in the Med without ruining your hair. |
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