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Bikini Wars |
| | | | If it was up to us, we’d ban that irksome itty-bitty two piece! However, our beauty powers go only so far and with that in mind, we’ve put our expert heads together to come up with the best body blitzers to be found. Struggling to keep the pounds off is a scenario oh so familiar to us; likewise, battling cellulite, keeping skin smooth and creamy, and of course, staying toned and honed. But we are loving the brilliant products that make the path to a beautiful beach-worthy bod just that little bit easier. |
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| | So Long Cellulite
Last thing at night, when sleep is so much nearer than the poolside, it can be a pain in the dimpled buttocks to start slathering on creams and lotions. However, if there’s one thing we know, it’s that perseverance pays, and maintaining a regular cellulite busting regime is all important. So, go up to bed five minutes earlier in order not to miss out the all essential evening treatment that gets to work while you slumber. Silhouette refining Mary Cohr Night Slimmer Anti Cellulite Treatment £35.95, is designed specifically to fight fat overnight using papaya extracts to leave skin soft and smooth, caffeine extracts to drain toxins and marine extracts to firm and boost circulation.
Sen Weight Control Massage Oil, £11.95, should be gently massaged into the skin to help speed metabolism (which in turn breaks down cellulite more quickly), banishes water retention and tightens the skin; a key part of reducing the appearance of cellulite. Containing delicious essential oils of lemongrass, rosemary and grapefruit, it’s a treat for all the senses. Combine it with Sen Weight Control Slimming Body Scrub, £17.95 for extra skin smoothing |
| | | | | | | power. Scientific backing is always enticing, and Phytomer, whose marine based products are world wide best sellers, are using the powers of a new marine ingredient; Algicelite, in Body Declic Anti-Cellulite Cream, £26.75. The easy to use formula should be massaged over problem areas with a gentle rolling motion to the skin in order to help absorption, to diminish the appearance of cellulite. |
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| | Set the Tone
Firm and toned skin goes a long way to helping the overall look of your body. Gel formulas are cooling to the touch and absorb more quickly than creams so are great for those short on time. Ren’s Laminara Firming Gel, £24, is ideal for hot days or holidays as it takes any heat from the skin while giving a firming and toning boost. The stomach, thighs and upper arms respond particularly well.
Now here’s a curious thing; a diet supplement that doesn’t promise to drop three dress sizes in a week, doesn’t comprise vile smelling tea and there’s no need to survive solely on lettuce while you take them, either. Unsurprisingly, Murad Firm & Tone Anti-Cellulite Supplement, £99.50, is getting rave reviews in the press and has quickly become one of our best sellers. Lovely Dr Murad understands skin in a way that has earned him accolades throughout the beauty industry and while we should spend a good hour or two explaining how these amazing supplements work, we’re giving the edited highlights instead. Using formulas that work on deep levels of the skin, such as connective tissue, |
| | | | | blood cell strength, hydration and microcirculation, many problems are targeted at once. In this combination, the results include firmer skin, reversal of any dimpling, increased levels of hydration and healthier skin function. For optimum results, use with Murad Firm and Tone Serum, £39.50. |
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Some occasions merit going that bit further with slimming efforts and if you are a quick-fix addict, you’ll love Ionithermie Instant Body Trim, £55. Ionithermie was previously only available in salons, so you know that you’ll be getting a high performance product, and hopefully all the right results as well. It’s for those days when your designer jeans are feeling a tad snug, you need to squeeze into that little black dress or you’ve had a surprise mini-break sprung on you that involves the words bikini and early night!
Now, we have to confess there’s a little fiddling around here with wraps and solutions, but to be fair it really couldn’t be easier. And if it helps to drop that dress size before the VIP event, it’s all time jolly well spent. Easier still is Gatineau AHA Body Lotion, £25.50, that uses fruit acids to give an exfoliating effect while surging the skin with moisture. The benefits of AHA are translated to super-soft and silky skin that looks firmed and healthy. Of course, it’s almost impossible to talk about dropping dress sizes and firming up without |
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| | | | | | | | | mentioning the D word – Detox, that is. However, we’ve found a way to purify without the purging lettuce leaf and wheatgrass combination; Organic Pharmacy Detox Cellulite Body Oil, £26, as it is brim full of reducing oils, such as grapefruit, juniper, rosemary and fennel to boost natural elimination of toxins that in turn gives a de-puffing effect. Best of all though, once applied, hands are free to open a generously large box of chocolates. |
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