Aloe Matters Issue Eleven
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
SEEING IS BELIEVING: Kelly Day tells of her Clean 9 success
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QUICK & EASY TREATS 8-page pull-out recipe book
FOREVER FAVOURITES We take a look at the products you love
2014 holiday escapes The power of aloe Get happy at work Skincare for him & her
HOLIDAY MUST-HAVES Whatever your plans,
festival, beach, adventure, we’ve got it covered
Contents
Issue Eleven
Aloe Matters Lifestyle:
Editor’s letter Summer should be a time of year that we all look forward to – not dread because we’re not happy about the way we look or feel. This issue of Aloe Matters has been put together to help inspire you to achieve that feeling of optimal health and wellbeing. Whether you’d like to improve your fitness, or kick-start your weight loss regime, we think you’ll find our collection of features and real-life stories both informative and motivational. Sometimes, all you need is a bit of pampering to make you feel a whole lot better. Take a look at our holiday destination ideas and get that longoverdue trip booked now – you deserve it! And it’s a well-known fact that a little bit of what you fancy does you good. Turn to page 13 for our sweet treat recipe pull-out, inspired by Forever’s range of health and nutrition products. Bon appétit!
Carrie
Carrie Service Editor
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4 Forever favourites
We take a look at which Forever products you just can’t live without.
6 No excuses, get in
28 Feature articles:
15 Guilt-free treats
Want to add a healthy kick to your favourite sweet treats? Check out our speciallydeveloped recipe pull-out for quick homemade snacks, inspired by Forever’s range of health and nutrition products.
24 A fresh start
Full-time mum, Kelly Day, was struggling to lose weight after having a baby. Then she discovered the Clean 9 nutritional cleansing programme and everything changed. She shares her story.
26 Great escapes
Looking for some inspiration for your next holiday destination? Then look no further. We give you a rundown of our favourite places to visit. And don’t worry, there’s not a Costa Del Sol resort in sight.
28 Holiday
must-haves Whether you’re hitting the beach or trekking through the Himalayas this summer, we’ve carefully selected the products you simply can’t do without on your trip away.
shape for summer Struggling to get enough exercise? Follow our easy path to fitness.
9 Get happy at work Combat Monday morning blues with our top tips. 12 The power of aloe A look at Forever’s range of aloe vera drinking gels.
23 Beat the slump How to help beat fatigue and stay energised.
32 Fix up, look sharp Male grooming advice to help you, or your man, look his best.
34 Skin deep
Healthy-looking skin for all skin types.
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Forever favourites
No. 2 best seller. A handy pocket-sized lip balm providing protection all year round.
As modern lifestyles become increasingly hectic, it can be difficult to give your body the care it needs to feel at its best. With this in mind, Forever offers a range of premium-quality health, beauty and nutrition products, covering everything from supplements to support a healthy diet, to luxurious, naturally-inspired aloe-vera based moisturisers and creams. We asked four people who are Distributors of Forever’s range, and use the products religiously, what their favourites were, and why.
Claire Wallis Forever Aloe Vera Gel The Aloe Vera Gel has to be my favourite Forever product. We all drink it daily in our house. Even my three-year-oldson, Lewis, loves it. It’s reassuring to know that it contains vitamin C, and over 200 different compounds – something that we don’t always get just from the food we eat.
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Lucy Rodmell ARGI+
No. 1 best seller
I love ARGI+ because it gives me that extra oomph when training, so I can keep going for longer. It also keeps me going all day whatever workout I’ve had. It contains five grams of L-Arginine per serving, as well as added vitamins, so it’s perfect for when I’m doing high-intensity sport.
Andy Waring Forever Freedom
Uruj Zahid Aloe Lips
I couldn’t do without my daily shot of Forever Freedom! It really is a great product because it contains all of the nutrients of the aloe vera drinking gel, but with the added bonus of glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM – perfect for anyone who is interested in mobility.
Aloe Lips is an amazing product. It is so versatile and is suitable for all the family – I take it absolutely everywhere with me. It’s really soothing and moisturising for dry lips and contains conditioning ingredients like aloe vera, jojoba and beeswax. And it smells great too! Featured Products: Forever Aloe Vera Gel: £20.80 | €27.33 | code: 15
Forever Freedom: £28.40 | €37.31 | code: 196
ARGI+: £50.30 | €56.25 | code: 320
Aloe Lips: £2.87 | €3.75 | code: 22
If you wish to purchase products, contact your Distributor now
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If the thought of donning your beachwear fills you with dread, it’s time to take action and get the summer body you’ve always wanted. A few small adjustments to your routine can make a whole lot of difference to how you look and feel – so no excuses, let’s get started!
“there are steps you can take to squeeze as much exercise as you can into your day...”
Nobody wants to hear it, but the best way of maintaining a healthy weight and improving fitness is to exercise regularly. The NHS recommends that adults aged between 19 and 64 should do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week, such as cycling or fast walking.
This may sound like a lot, but if you break it down, that’s just 30 minutes of activity, five days a week. It’s also recommended that we carry out muscle strengthening exercise at least twice a week. This should include all major muscle groups: the legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms.
So, is it possible to fit all of this recommended activity into a busy schedule? Realistically, perhaps not every week. But there are steps you can take to squeeze as much exercise as you can into your day, meaning you are less likely to be squeezing into your swimwear come holiday time.
Don’t write off the working day. Take a walk at lunch (or even a run if your office has shower facilities), or if you live close enough, try walking or cycling to work. Get off the bus a stop early and walk the rest of the way, and take the stairs instead of the lift. It may sound insignificant, but a few minutes of activity here and there will all count towards your daily 30 minutes.
Joining a gym can be pricey, but it is worth looking into if you’re serious about ditching the flab. Health centres and gyms employ expert personal trainers who will be able to advise you on the types of exercise you should be doing in order to get the results you want – and help you with that all-important muscle-building routine. Get the most from your workout by introducing a sports drink such as ARGI+, which contains L-Arginine and vitamins, and helps to top up energy stores.
Featured Products:
Clean 9 Vanilla: £119.24 | €155.69 | code: 07
ARGI+: £50.30 | €56.25 | code: 320
Clean 9 Chocolate*: £119.24 | €155.69 | code: 700
Forever Lite Ultra Van’: £23.53 | €28.75 | code: 324
Forever Garcinia Plus: £28.13 | €36.92 | code: 71
Forever Lite Ultra Choc’: £23.53 | €28.75 | code: 325
Forever Lean: £33.32 | €37.86 | code: 289
There is no point putting in all of this effort to exercise if you’re going to stuff your face with pizza and icecream. To maintain a healthy weight, the recommended calorie intake for a woman is 2,000 calories and 2,500 calories for a man. If you’re trying to lose weight, you will need to consume no more than 1,900kcal a day as a man, and 1,400kcal for most women. With regular exercise, this should help you to lose weight at a safe rate of 0.5kg to 1kg (1lb to 2lb) each week, according to the NHS Weight Loss Plan. If you’re struggling to cut your calorie intake, try replacing one of your meals with a nutritionally-balanced shake, like Forever Lite Ultra with Aminotein.
If you are looking for something to kickstart your weight loss regime, consider a nutritional cleansing programme like the Clean9. This nineday plan allows you to cleanse your body and put it on the path towards a healthier you. Alternatively, you could incorporate a weight management supplement into your diet, such as Forever Garcinia Plus, or Forever Lean, which contains valuable fibre and proteins, vital in any wellbalanced diet. If you’re nervous about getting your beachwear on because of unsightly cellulite, try a cellophane wrap like the Aloe Body Toning Kit. Designed to tone, trim and tighten the skin, whilst minimising the look of cellulite, it’s a great quick-fix before you hit the beach.
Aloe Body Toning Kit: £72.47 | €95.15 | code: 55 *Code for Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland is 09
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Get happy at work Make every workout and training session count, with Forever’s range of sports nutrition and mobility products. Designed to help optimise performance during sports and activity.
We spend so much of our lives at work; the typical nine-to-five working day is now virtually non-existent, with many people starting long before 9am and leaving the office well after 5pm. With this in mind, if we’re not happy in the workplace, it can really have an impact on our overall health and wellbeing. Although it might sometimes feel that your career happiness is out of your hands, or that the job you dreamt of has slipped out of reach, it needn’t be that way. Read on to find out how to make your working day more fulfilling…
Take action
Sports nutrition and mobility products To purchase products or find out more about our sports and weight management range, speak to your Distributor
Think positive
Learn when to say no
You’ll be surprised at what can be achieved by carrying out this simple action... 9
...identify the cause of each problem, and try to come up with a solution.
Take action
If you’re unhappy in your current job, there is really only one person who can change that, and that’s you. After a bad day, write down exactly what has been getting you down – whether it’s a colleague, a project you’re working on, or the commute – whatever it is, get it all down on paper. Once you have a list, identify the cause of each problem, and try to come up with a solution. You’ll be surprised at what can be achieved by carrying out this simple action – and how many of the things that really irritate you in the office will pale into insignificance when you see them in black and white. If the root of most of your problems is completely out of your control, then talk it through with your boss. If you can’t come to a resolution, then it might be time to move on.
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Think positive
Psychology expert and cognitive science professor, Richard Boyatzis, says that stress levels at work have a major impact on productivity levels. “Strain causes a person to be cognitively, perceptually and emotionally impaired,” he told CNN’s Thinking Business. “If you’re under pressure and stress at work, then you can’t think outside the box – because you can’t see the box.” Try and create a positive association with your workplace by taking a moment to recognise when you’ve done something well, rather than dwelling on the things that go wrong. Treat yourself to something nice when a project has been a success and be proud of your achievements.
Learn when to say no
You might think that by saying yes to every piece of work that comes your way you’ll be a shoo-in when it comes to dishing out the pay rises. But in fact, this could have the opposite effect. Taking on more than you can manage lowers the quality of your work and could have a detrimental impact on your career progression. Instead, only make commitments that you can keep, and if the workload becomes too heavy, have a discussion with your boss about which jobs are priority and concentrate on these first. Saying ‘no’ might seem a little risky, but it’s far better to be upfront, rather than over-promising and not delivering the goods come deadline day.
Bored of the nine-to-five?
If you’ve had enough of working for someone else and would like to start your own business, Forever could be the solution. Find out how you could be an independent Distributor of our products, and build a business using network marketing, by speaking to your Forever Distributor, or visiting www.discoverforever.com.
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Aloe Vera Gel
Which Gel ?
Imagine slicing open an aloe leaf and consuming the gel directly from the plant. Forever’s Aloe Vera Gel is as close to the real thing as you can get and was the first of its kind to receive certification by the International Aloe Science Council. This rich blend of pulp and liquid gives us a product as near to nature as possible.
Forever has developed a variety of refreshing gel drinks, with the primary ingredient of pure, stabilised aloe vera gel. Each drink contains a range of nutrients that promotes optimal health and vitality. Look after your body inside and out, and incorporate a gel into your morning routine.
PURE
QUALITY
Forever’s aloe vera is one of the purest available on the market, avoiding pasteurisation, freeze-drying and heating.
Ensuring the highest quality, Forever cultivates aloe vera on its privately-owned plantations, providing an income for local farmers.
INNER-LEAF
CLEANSE
Only the 100% inner-leaf gel of the plant is used. This is skilfully hand-filleted from carefully selected plants.
With over 50 million aloe vera crops, our plantations work to cleanse the earth of two million tons of CO2 every year.
FOREVER ALOE VERA GEL
FOREVER ALOE BERRY NECTAR
FOREVER FREEDOM
FOREVER ALOE BITS N’ PEACHES
Pure stabilised aloe vera gel which is as close to the natural plant juice as possible, containing over 200 different compounds. This rich source of nutrients provides the perfect supplement to a balanced diet. Drink to promote a healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.
Enjoy all the benefits of the original Aloe Vera Gel drink, coupled with a sweet and refreshing blend of apple and cranberry juice. This delicious gel tastes fruity and fresh and is a great option for children. Try mixing with different fruit juices or blending with ice for a tangy summer drink.
With all the nutrients of Aloe Vera Gel combined with glucosamine, chondroitin, and MSM, this delicious orangeflavoured drink is ideal for those interested in mobility. Contains vitamin C which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and provides great nutritional support for sports and active lifestyles. £28.40 | €37.31 code: 196
For a thicker, more succulent texture, try Forever Bits n’ Peaches. This version incorporates pure nutritious pieces of aloe vera, bathed in the flavour of juicy, sun-ripened peach. This is a natural and fruity drink, ideal for all of the family.
£20.80 | €27.33 code: 15
£20.80 | €27.33 code: 34 CONTROL
Goats and sheep are used to naturally control weed growth and avoid chemical pesticides and herbicides.
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pg t 8 l-ou ent l m pu pl e p su Give your favourite sweet treats a healthy kick by trying one of our specially-developed Forever Lite Ultra with Aminotein recipes.
Kick start your weight loss regime with the Clean 9 cleansing programme. Combining the goodness of pure aloe vera with nutritionally-balanced supplements and great-tasting shakes.
Clean 9 Pack: ÂŁ119.24 | â‚Ź155.69
Aloe Vera Gel / Vanilla | code: 07
Aloe Vera Gel / Chocolate* | code: 700
*Code for Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland is 09
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Nutty Cookie Ingredients 3 scoops Forever Lite Ultra 4 tbsp of nut butter (we used cashew,
hazelnut and peanut butter)
2 tbsp coconut flour 1 tbsp Forever Bee Honey 150ml milk 35g chopped nuts 35g chopped 85% dark chocolate
Preparation Pre-heat the oven to 160C. Place all of the above ingredients together in a mixing bowl and stir with a spoon until you get a sticky creamy cookie dough mix. Once you’re happy with your mix, lay baking paper onto a baking tray and separate the mix into eight portions, shaping the pieces of dough into cookies. Place in the oven at 160C for about 20 minutes, remove and allow to cool.
No Bake Protein Bars Ingredients 2 scoops Forever Lite Ultra 140g oats 60g ground flax seed 35g sliced almonds 1 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp Forever Bee Honey Dark chocolate chips for topping
Preparation Depending on the texture you want, you can either use your oats as they are, or blend using a hand-held stick blender or food processor until they have a flour-like texture. Put all of the ingredients (aside from the dark chocolate chips) into a mixing bowl and combine until you get smooth-textured dough. Line a five-inch loaf tin with baking paper and spoon in the mixture, compressing it down until it covers the bottom of the tin. Sprinkle some chocolate chips over the surface, pressing them slightly into the dough. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Remove from the freezer and lift the mix out with the baking paper. Using a sharp knife cut into approximately eight pieces. Either wrap in cling film individually to take as a snack on the go, or store in a box in the fridge.
Tip: Swap the almonds for chopped cherries, raisins or dates for a fruitier protein bar.
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Ultra French Toast Ingredients 1 scoop Forever Lite Ultra 1 egg 50ml milk 2 slices wholemeal bread 2 tsp coconut oil
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Preparation Coat pan with coconut oil and mix the egg, Forever Lite Ultra and milk in a bowl. Dip bread into eggy mixture until soaked through. Put the bread in pan until browned. Cook on both sides. Top with your choice of yoghurt, cinnamon, fresh fruit or Forever Bee honey.
Power Pancakes Ingredients 1 scoop Forever Lite Ultra 1 banana 1 egg 30g ground flax seed 1 tsp coconut flour 50ml milk
Preparation Blend all of the ingredients together in a mixing bowl using a handheld stick-blender or whisk until smooth. Heat oil (we used coconut oil) in the pan, then pour in the mixture to the desired thickness. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Top with: Forever Bee Honey, berries, fruit and natural yoghurt.
If you wish to purchase products, contact your Distributor now
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Aminotein Ice Cream Ingredients 1 scoop Forever Lite Ultra 1 frozen banana 75ml milk
Super Smoothies
Preparation
After Eight
Simply Strawberry
Taste of Freedom
Cut a banana into about six pieces, then wrap in clingfilm and freeze for at least four hours.
1 scoop Chocolate Forever Lite Ultra 240ml skimmed/soya milk Fresh mint leaf Crushed ice
1 scoop Vanilla Forever Lite Ultra 300ml skimmed/soya milk 3-4 strawberries Crushed ice
1 scoop Vanilla Forever Lite Ultra 120ml Forever Freedom 120ml orange juice Crushed ice
Take banana out of the clingfilm and place in a mixing bowl. Add the Forever Lite Ultra and milk to the bowl and blend with a handheld stick-blender until smooth.
Preparation All smoothies are quick and easy, simply add all the ingredients together and blend until smooth.
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Keep moving
QUick Protein Delights Quick ideas using Forever Lite Ultra Add a scoop to your porridge for a creamier texture, and to keep you feeling full until lunch.
Blend with yoghurt (flavoured or plain) and top with fresh blueberries for a delicious snack.
Mix with cottage cheese or quark for a low fat cheesecakelike dessert (great with raspberries.)
Featured Products: Forever Lite Ultra Van’: £23.53 | €28.75 | code: 324 Forever Lite Ultra Choc’: £23.53 | €28.75 | code: 325 Forever Bee Honey: £14.59 | €17.68 | code: 207 Forever Freedom: £28.40 | €37.31 | code: 196
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Beat the slump
Top tips for beating fatigue and staying energised. Food is fuel
Get thee to bed
Yes, we’ve all heard it before – you are what you eat. And in order to beat tiredness and maintain a constant level of alertness throughout the day, your blood sugar levels need to remain stable. Instead of reaching for sugary nibbles when you’re feeling lethargic and hungry, keep a selection of healthy, slow energy-releasing snacks in your drawer, such as soya nuts or sunflower seeds. Dried fruit is also a good source of fibre and vitamin C – but is still high in sugar, so eat in moderation.
Lack of sleep is an obvious cause of tiredness, and one that many of us fall victim to. The Royal College of Psychiatrists says that the key to getting a full night’s sleep is to be regimented in your routine, always going to bed at the same time, and getting up at the same time every day – even at weekends. Experts at the college also suggest avoiding naps during the day, and taking a hot bath before bed (as hot as you can bear without scalding you) for at least 20 minutes.
Exercise might be the last thing you feel like doing if you’re suffering from fatigue, but regular activity will increase your energy levels in the long-term. Begin by fitting in a 20-minute brisk walk at lunch time and gradually build up to the recommended 30 minutes of rigorous exercise five times a week. Just stepping away from your desk for some fresh air can work wonders, even if only to escape Mildred’s whining about the sales reports for five minutes...
See your doctor If you are taking regular exercise, eating and sleeping well, but still feeling lethargic all of the time, then book an appointment to see your doctor. Tiredness can be a symptom of underlying health issues, such as viral infection, diabetes or thyroid problems, so it’s important that you seek medical attention if your tiredness is unexplained.
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A FRESH START “I FELT INCREDIBLE. I’D ALREADY LOST WEIGHT WHICH I WAS ECSTATIC ABOUT...”
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Losing weight can be tough, especially if you don’t see the results you want as quickly as you’d hoped. But hearing how a friend has made it through the chocolate cravings and the hunger pangs can help increase your motivation to keep at it. With this in mind, we asked Kelly Day, a full-time mum from Wales, to tell us about her experience with Forever’s Clean 9 programme. This specially-designed weight management and nutritional cleansing programme is the perfect kick-start to a healthy eating plan, allowing you to see results in just nine days. Here’s how Kelly got on… elly first discovered the Clean 9 when an old school friend had been raving about its results. She was at a real low point with her body image after having a baby, her self-esteem had hit rock bottom and something needed to change. “I’d put on a lot of weight and I had postnatal depression, so I wasn’t feeling great about myself. I thought if I could kick-start my weight loss then it might make me feel better about myself in general, so I decided to try the Clean 9,” she says.
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A HEALTHY APPROACH As the name suggests, the Clean 9 programme spans just nine days and combines naturally-inspired food supplements and nutritionallybalanced meal replacement shakes, with a pure stabilised aloe vera drinking gel. The first two days of the programme comprise a nutritional cleanse; drinking plenty of water and taking four 120ml portions of gel each day. This initial 48 hours is the toughest part of the programme for most, but well worth the effort as it allows
you to see results fast, says Kelly: “The first day was fine, because it was a novelty, something new and exciting that I’d never tried before. The second day however, was a bit harder. I remember I didn’t feel hungry because the shakes filled me up, but I was craving solid food a little bit – I just really wanted to crunch something! And drinking all of that water was a bit of a shock to me because I don’t usually remember to stay so well hydrated.” But by the third day, Kelly was already beginning to feel a difference. “I felt incredible. I’d already lost weight which I was ecstatic about, and I woke up feeling as though I’d slept properly, I felt refreshed for the first time in six months. I had energy, I was feeling better in myself, and I was able to do more activities with my son.”
For more information on Forever’s weight management programmes visit www.nutri-lean.net or speak to your Forever Distributor.
HELP AND SUPPORT Kelly believes that what made the Clean 9 programme so effective for her was that she had the help and support from the Forever Distributor who sold her the product. “She would check in on me regularly to see how I was feeling and she asked what results I had seen on day three. I knew if I had any questions or problems I could
go to her for help. It really kept me going. Also, the Clean 9 offered a nutritionallybalanced approach, with the addition of aloe vera drinking gel and the dietary supplements. And the cleansing aspect appealed to me too; it seemed a much healthier way of losing weight and didn’t involve starving myself or joining a weight loss club.” Kelly got back to her pre-baby weight and now
maintains a healthy balanced diet, incorporating the Aloe Berry Nectar – a cranberry and apple flavoured version of the aloe vera drinking gel – and the Forever Garcinia Plus weight management supplement. Losing the weight has also inspired her to get more active: “I’ve recently started running and have signed up to a 5K run, so Forever’s ARGI+ drink has been a great addition to maintain energy stores whilst training.” Her advice to anyone else thinking of taking the plunge is, “Just go for it. It’s nine days of your life, you’ve got nothing to lose. You gain so much from it, it’s not just about losing weight, it’s about feeling better in yourself and cleansing your system for a fresh start.”
Clean 9 Pack: £119.24 | €155.69
Nutri-Lean Pack: £177.82 | €222.36
Aloe Vera Gel / Vanilla | code: 07 Aloe Vera Gel / Chocolate* | code: 700
Aloe Berry Nectar / Vanilla** | code: 302 Aloe Berry Nectar / Chocolate** | code: 304 Aloe Vera Gel / Vanilla | code: 294 Aloe Vera Gel / Chocolate | code: 296
Forever Garcinia Plus: £28.13 | €36.92 | code: 71 ARGI+: £50.30 | €56.25 | code: 320 Forever Aloe Berry Nectar: £20.80 | €27.33 | code: 34
*Code for Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland is 09 **Not available in Northern Ireland or Republic of Ireland
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Great Escapes
Istria is one of the most popular destinations for foreign visitors to Croatia. It has a strong Italian influence, evident in its rustic architecture, and was actually a part of Italy until the early 20th century. Visit Pula, a pretty hilltop town which is home to a well-preserved Roman amphitheatre. The nearby Brijuni islands, a national park, make a perfect day trip, hosting prehistoric ruins from Neolithic settlements. The Brijunis belonged to Venice from the middle ages and stone from the islands was used to build the city’s famous bridges and palaces. Bordering Slovenia, the peninsula is easy to reach from the rest of Europe and is wellconnected by air to the UK, to the main airport in Pula.
If you’re bored of the same old holiday destinations, look no further. We’ve put together a run-down of our favourite holiday hotspots for 2014. Happy booking!
If you like to buck the trend when it comes to holidays Umeå is definitely worth a look. This small town in northern Sweden is rich with culture for the openminded traveller. Take a trip to the Umedalen Sculpture Park, an art exhibition that takes over the grounds of an ex-mental institution every summer. See works by Miroslaw Balka, Louise Bourgeois, Tony Cragg,
Despite its increasing popularity, Vietnam is still one of Asia’s best destinations for value and is relatively unspoilt. Fly into Hanoi in the north, a bustling, vibrant and authentic Vietnamese city packed to bursting point with markets, pho bars, shoe shops, street food
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Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Clay Ketter and many more. If sculpture isn’t really your thing, wile away the afternoon in one of Umeå’s many quirky cafés, or sample regional fare such as reindeer, elk, Arctic charr, bleak roe, cloudberries, lingonberries, Arctic raspberries, chantarelles, or almond potatoes, in its wealth of quality restaurants.
According to a recent report, Budapest is the best-value European city for a mini break and its striking renaissance and
art-nouveau architecture make it the perfect choice for a low-cost romantic weekend away. This spa city sits on natural thermal springs and is host to many beautiful historic bath houses. Visit the original Turkish (Rudas or Veli Bej), Neo-Baroque (Széchenyi), or Art Nouveau (Gellért) bath houses. And for
evening drinks, the famous Ruin Pubs are also a mustsee. Dilapidated old factory buildings and once-condemned tenement houses have been revamped and re-opened as pubs in this vibrant district, popular with students and trendy types.
sellers, pagodas, and many, many mopeds. Make your way down by rail to the more modern, metropolitan city of Ho Chi Minh in the south, via Ninh Binh with its breathtaking limestone islands on the Ngo Dong River, Hue with its beautiful pagodas, and Hoi An where you can get any piece of clothing you desire made from scratch at a fraction of the UK price.
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holiday must-haves Where will you be heading on your hols this year? San Tropez? The Maldives? Trekking in Nepal? Or perhaps festivals are more your thing. Whatever gets your travel juices flowing, we’ve put together the perfect selection of essential products for your suitcase.
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Festival essentials 1. Cheddar Natural Spring Water* Pack a few bottles of Cheddar Natural Spring Water to keep you well hydrated throughout the day. You’ll thank us in the morning! £14.20 | code: 265 2. Forever Active Boost* 3. Forever Active Boost X* (sugar free) Be the last one standing by packing a couple of FAB energy drinks. This special formula contains a proprietary blend of herbs and nutrients, including vitamins B6 and B12. Great for an immediate energy burst when
you’re starting to flag. It even comes in a sugar-free variety too. 2. £30.53 | €37.64 | code: 321 3. £30.53 | €37.64 | code: 440 4. Forever Bright Toothgel Be sure to pack a tube of Forever Bright Toothgel and keep furry festival mouth at bay. Its gentle non-fluoride formula contains aloe vera and bee propolis to help strengthen and protect teeth. £5.75 | €7.53 | code: 28 5. Forever Hand Santizer There is one thing about festivals that nobody likes, and that’s the
portaloos. Stay fresh and keep those nasty bugs away with a handy pocket-sized Forever Hand Sanitizer, killing up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria. £3.40 | €3.89 | code: 318 6. Forever Bee Pollen All those late nights are going to take their toll. Put some goodness back with Forever Bee Pollen tablets. This all-natural supplement is ideal to take during the summer months when the pollen count is high. £12.56 | €16.51 | code: 26 *Sold in packs of 12
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beach bag necessities 1. Aloe Vera Gelly This multi-tasking, soothing, calming gel really is a must for any beach holiday. It makes a great after-sun product and calms irritation, even on sensitive skin. £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 61
3. Aloe Lips Keep those lips kissable with this rich and nourishing pocket-sized lip balm. Sooth and moisturise with the conditioning ingredients of aloe, jojoba and beeswax. £2.87 | €3.75 | code: 22
2. Aloe Lotion If you hate greasy moisturisers, then this is for you. This finelytextured, light moisturising lotion contains jojoba oil, vitamin E, collagen and elastin to help keep the skin smooth and supple after a day on the sand. £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 62
4. Aloe First Moisturise and condition the skin and hair after a long day of sun-worshipping with this multipurpose spray, containing aloe vera and bee propolis. Easy-toapply and great for children who won’t sit still! £16.28 | €21.38 | code: 40
5. Aloe Sunscreen Spray & 6. Aloe Sunscreen It’s vital you stay protected with a water-resistant SPF on the beach. Choose from the original Aloe Sunscreen or Aloe Sunscreen Spray. Both are silky smooth, easyto-absorb and provide SPF30 UVA and UVB protection. 5. £16.73 | €19.18 | code: 319 6. £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 199
adventurer survival-kit 1. Aloe MSM Gel Legs tired after a long day of hiking? This handy topical gel containing aloe vera and MSM soothes joints, muscles and connective tissues. A back-pack essential for adventurer types. £18.77 | €24.62 | code: 205 2. Aloe Heat Lotion Containing warming agents and aloe, this heat lotion is great for warming-up before a climb or walk, and is also great for soothing aches after activity. £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 64
3. Fast Break Energy Bar Stay fuelled with these delicious, peanut butter flavoured energy bars. Packed with valuable protein, and satisfying dietary fibre, the perfect snack for an active day out. £2.56 | €3.36 | code: 267 4. Forever Freedom2Go* All the benefits of aloe vera gel, chondroitin, MSM and glucosamine in a perfectlyportioned packet. Also contains vitamin C which contributes to the reduction of fatigue. £91.93 | €104.35 | code: 306
5. Forever Bee Honey Sugar levels running low? This allnatural, delicious honey is loaded with fructose and glucose, perfect to use for a burst of sugar during long walks through the mountains. Check out our recipe pull-out for snack ideas. £14.59 | €17.68 | code: 207
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Fix up, look sharp According to a survey carried out by closeshavesociety.com last year, men spend an average of £590 per year on grooming products and toiletries alone. Gone are the days where a quick shave and a dollop of hair cream was considered the height of sophistication. So, if your skincare routine is less David Beckham and more David Brent, it’s time to listen up. Here’s how to get your skin in tip-top shape.
A pore effort When you look at your skin in the magnified side of your shaving mirror, what do you see? If it’s thousands of little black dots plugging up your pores, it’s time to give them a spring clean. Invest in a good quality gentle face scrub, like Forever Aloe Scrub, to lift away dead skin cells which clog up pores and cause skin to look dull and tired. This scrub is gentle enough for everyday use, so there’s no excuse for anything less than super soft-skin.
Close shave Although a wet shave gives the closest cut and the cleanest look, it can be pretty harsh to the delicate skin on the face. That’s why using an aftershave balm is so important. It only takes a minute, but it will leave your skin feeling silky smooth and smelling great. Try Gentleman’s Pride, an alcohol-free aftershave balm that helps to soothe and condition sensitive skin after shaving. It can also double-up us a moisturiser to revitalise the skin and calm irritation caused by exposure to the sun.
Behind the mask They may look daft, but face masks aren’t just for girls. If you want to maintain clear, fresh skin, then a regular face mask treatment is a must. Deeply cleanse, replenish and balance texture with a product like the Forever Marine Mask. This contains natural sea minerals, aloe
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vera, honey and cucumber extract, and leaves the skin feeling refreshed and revitalised. Go on, give it a go. We won’t tell anyone!
Hair today Let’s be honest, as a man, your days of having an enviable mane of thick glossy hair could be numbered. So, whilst you still have some to speak of, take good care of it with a nourishing hydrating shampoo and conditioner like Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo and Aloe-Jojoba Conditioning Rinse from Forever. This gentle PH-balanced formula is suitable for all hair types and enriched with nourishing oils and vitamins to leave your hair feeling great. Still channelling Boris Johnson? Tame it with Forever’s Aloe Styling Gel to finish the look.
Lighten up As the skin ages, it can become discoloured and damaged by over-exposure to the sun. Specialised treatments for ageing skin aren’t just for the ladies, and men are becoming increasingly interested in this area of skincare. If dark spots are cramping your style, try Forever Epiblanc, an exclusive formula specifically designed to brighten the complexion and even skin tone, while helping to diminish the appearance of dark spots. It comes in a nifty small tube too, so you can hide it from your girlfriend.
Featured Products: Forever Aloe Scrub: £12.92 | €16.96 | code: 238 Gentleman’s Pride: £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 70 Forever Marine Mask: £18.36 | €24.10 | code: 234 Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo: £14.15 | €18.31 | code: 260 Aloe-Jojoba Conditioning Rinse: £14.15 | €18.31 | code: 261 Forever Aloe Styling Gel: £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 194 Forever Epiblanc: £16.32 | €21.41 | code: 236
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Skin deep
Are you using the best moisturiser for your skin type? Moisturising is the cornerstone of healthy-looking skin, and the most important part of your daily skincare routine. Aloe Matters takes a look at Forever’s range of premium moisturisers and how they cater to the needs of each individual skin type.
The main reason for wearing a moisturiser is to protect the skin from the elements and to minimise moisture loss. All moisturisers are designed to work in this way, but Forever’s range of moisturising products are particularly beneficial because of the addition of patented, 100% stabilised, high quality aloe vera gel. “Aloe vera is an adaptogen, so all of our products can be recommended for the majority of skin types, as the aloe adapts to what the individual skin requires at that time,” explains Louise, Forever’s resident specialist on skincare and cosmetics. “The aloe in our moisturising products has another unique function; its ability to deliver key ingredients to where they are needed most. It transports other vital ingredients in the product right down to the dermis, where they are needed to help create new skin cells – rather than the ingredients just sitting useless on the surface of the skin,” she adds.
Dry, sensitive skin If your skin is dry, sensitive and prone to irritation, then Forever’s Aloe Propolis Creme could be just the ticket. This deeply moisturising, rich, cream soothes and calms irritation and effectively restores moisture. A special blend of aloe vera, chamomile and natural bee propolis also helps maintain great skin tone and texture. Propolis is a natural
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substance produced by bees to disinfect and protect their hives, and is believed to be the reason for the queen bee’s size and longevity.
Ageing skin The Sonya Skincare range is perfect for ageing skin as it incorporates many active ingredients aimed at tackling the signs of ageing, including white tea, collagen, elastin, vitamin E and natural exfoliants to brighten and refresh the surface of the skin. “The Deep Moisturizing Cream from the Sonya collection is perfect for mature skin as it contains pine bark extract, which is shown to help strengthen collagen. Pine bark can also reduce the loss of hyaluronic acid, needed to retain moisture. This is important because natural production of hyaluronic acid decreases over the age of 55,” says Louise. Remember to care for your skin overnight too; the Recovering Night Cream, from the Aloe Fleur de Jouvence range has anti-ageing ingredients that get to work against fine lines and wrinkles whilst you sleep. And don’t forget the cardinal rule of skincare: protect your skin. Sun exposure is one of the primary causes of wrinkles, age spots and skin discolouration, so be sure to slap on our Aloe Sunscreen or Aloe Sunscreen Spray, which provide both UVA and UVB protection.
Oily and combination skin Oily skin can be prone to shininess throughout the day, which can be difficult to manage, particularly if you’re wearing makeup or are working in a warm environment. Selecting the right moisturiser can help counteract this problem, says Louise, “Forever’s Firming Day Lotion is suitable for oily combination skin as it’s a good facial primer and helps to reduce the shine caused by oiliness.” This product is perfect for wearing under makeup, or whenever you want your skin to remain fresh and matte. It also helps to tighten open pores, which is a common complaint in people with oily skin.
Multi-tasking must-haves Forever’s Aloe Lotion and Aloe Moisturizing Lotion are both suitable for sensitive skin prone to eczema and psoriasis, but they also contain anti-ageing collagen and elastin, vital in maintaining the structure and firmness of the skin. Both of these products can be used all over the body, and on the hands and the face. Forever’s Aloe Vera Gelly is another multi-tasker and the perfect moisturiser for anyone who isn’t keen on creams that feel too heavy and greasy. Again, this can be used on the face, hands and body, and is also great for soothing scars and irritated skin.
“Aloe vera is an adaptogen, so all of our products can be recommended for the majority of skin types.” Featured Products: Aloe Propolis Creme: £14.96 | €19.68 | code: 51
Aloe Sunscreen: £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 199
Aloe Lotion: £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 62
Aloe Deep Moisturizing Creme: £26.89 | €30.49 | code: 311
Aloe Sunscreen Spray: £16.73 | €19.18 | code: 319
Aloe Moisturizing Lotion: £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 63
Recovering Night Creme: £25.25 | €29.50 | code: 342
Firming Day Lotion: £18.00 | €21.03 | code: 340
Aloe Vera Gelly: £12.24 | €16.08 | code: 61
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