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beauty A/W 2011
TOP5 Inner Beauty Supplements
Deborah Mitchell’s
tips & tricks Beauty
Bloggers Special The Natural Beauty
Hall of Fame Autumnal Beauty
by Cheryl Thallon
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A luxurious new organic holistic skincare collection, Suti harnesses the sumptuous vitamin-rich goodness of pure and potent flower extracts and healing energy in its range of face oils and balms, cleanser and floral waters. Each ingredient is carefully selected to improve, refine, nourish and strengthen the appearance and feel of your skin. Embracing homeopathy, aromatherapy, crystal healing and flower essences Suti will also calm and heal from the outside in. Pure and honest soul food for the skin.
organic. holistic. skincare F E E D Y O U R S K IN
From the Editor we have done as much as we could, with the little that we had. When I say ‘the little that we had’ I mean space!
It has been a very busy few months but I am overjoyed to finally be able to release the first edition of Nutribeauty Magazine – after many months of research, exploration and consideration
We decided to keep the first issue to only 32 pages – a taster of what is to come, and what Nutribeauty as a website is about. With articles from celebrity therapist Deborah Mitchell & nutritional know-all Yvonne Wake we’ve made sure the first issue is packed full of information, helpful hints and fabulous tips & tricks about beauty, health and inner wellbeing. Check out our three office favourites;
the Natural Beauty Hall of FAME, our Beauty Blogger profile and our special section on natural make-up, along with the rest of our fantastic first issue. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we’ve enjoyed making it; let us know what you think!
Holly Hope Harper Editor & Creative Manager
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A/W 2011 4: About Nutribeauty
22: Beauty Bloggers Special
5: Ask the experts
27: Antipodes Article
6: Nutribeauty loves
28: Anti-Ageing Secrets
7: Deborah Mitchell’s tips & tricks
30: 10 commandments for Winter
9: Top five supplements 10: Autumnal beauty 13: Dale Pinnock’s recipes 14: Natural beauty hall of fame
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18: Get the look! 19: Top to toe beauty 20: Beauty Comes from Within
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About
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utribeauty is a new and genuinely different go-to site, an online beauty boutique designed to really meet the individual needs of today’s modern consumer – a beauty destination where women and men can engage about their health concerns, their beauty and grooming queries and their desire to enjoy everyday luxury and necessities without the stress or chemical load. Never have women and men been so aware of their wellbeing, appearance and of the need to care for their skin and themselves, and never have there been so many different outlets and products available for people to choose from; which, despite all the information that is available in one form or another, is an almost certain recipe for confusion. Nutribeauty are passionate about providing health, wellbeing and beauty combined with an expert-led approach, holistic product recommendations, refreshingly unique advice and a comprehensive beauty store featuring cosmetics, skin and body-care, hair-care, fragrance, supplements, travel and sun, mother and baby and men’s grooming. Housing the best in natural care, Nutribeauty doesn’t just feature the prettiest beauty launches, fashionable fads or celebrity led-favourites; Nutribeauty tests the efficacy of all its brands including A’kin, Antipodes, Dr Hauschka, Fushi, Madara, Moroccan Natural, Neals Yard, Rehab London, Suti, Trilogy, Viridian and Weleda to name a few, and sources the best quality products available that are not only luxurious but considerately
green - the ingredients, carbon footprint, recycled and recyclable packaging… spoiling you without spoiling the planet. What really makes Nutribeauty different, is that it has been created and developed in conjunction with one of the World’s most established and experienced largest nutritional product suppliers, The Nutri Centre. Nutribeauty works in perfect harmony with the ethos of its parent-site and has simply taken the lines of natural and organic beauty and information further, designed for people who want to take a closer look at natural beauty, cosmetics and supplements Nutribeauty offers more than the average retail website - an interactive, engaging site where people can learn about inner and outer beauty together. Nutribeauty presents a dedicated section called ‘What’s new’ with all the latest and greatest brands on offer, a beauty CV providing an in-depth look at a different brand every month and seasonal beauty news. ‘Ask the Experts’ with four in-house advisors specialising in beauty, fitness, nutrition and fashion ready to answer people’s queries; a dedicated team of beauty enthusiasts, fashion fanatics, fitness fiends and nutritional knowledge. Nutribeauty believes in being beautiful, inside and out and provides real results and genuine solutions for today’s conscious consumer, a place full of expert advice and information, cutting edge products and new, exclusive brands. Natural, ethical and fabulous…
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Ask the experts Get the answers
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Could you please advise me as to what tablets you would recommend for general hair condition, i.e. to give body, volume and thickness to fine hair. Whatever shampoo’s, conditioners and masks I use on my hair I am A good product worth always left a little trying for general hair disappointed.
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condition is Nature’s Plus “Ultra Hair Plus” – which is designed to give the hair structure, strength, support and elasticity to the hair. This product is better than the first in the series (Ultra Hair), Nature’s Plus added MSM to Ultra Hair to reinforce crucial beauty proteins and will also give your skin a smoother, softer finish too.
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I have very sensitive skin; even products We have a lovely brand online called for ‘sensitive Pai which was founded by Sarah Brown skin’ make my skin feel who suffered from endless skin allergies, itchy and irritated, are with some research she found many ingredients there any brands you which slipped through the net into many can suggest that might products which could cause allergies, irritation be better suited to me? and even a build up of toxins in the body that
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could eventually lead to wider health problems. She launched Pai which is one of the cleanest, greenest skin care ranges on the market and is perfect for people with sensitive skin – give it a try!
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Would you recommend taking hyaluronic acid for skin hydration and the Absolutely! Hyaluronic Acid is nature’s moisturiser; improvement composed of hydrophilic molecules of the of texture and glucosamine family, it will nourish and hydrate wrinkles?
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the skin, whilst lubricating all moveable parts of the joints muscles. A good supplement to take all round!
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Viridian ‘Organic Weight Management Plan’
Our favourite featured products of the autumn/winter season!
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Viridian ‘Organic Weight Management Plan’ – For every pound you lose Viridian encourages its participants to pledge a pound to a charity. Win: win.
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Naturtint ‘6.66 Fireland
Will simultaneously cover grey’s and break hearts – Ammonia, Resorcinol & Paraben free.
Suti ‘Rose Water’
All the girls at Nutribeauty carry a bottle of this in their bags, a little spritz over the face of this wondrous rose water & all our troubles seem to melt away…
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Antipodes ‘Skin Saviour’
This take-iteverywhere, useit-anytime balm is destined to be the best friend of every man, woman & child whatever the weather.
Sappho ‘Angle Brush’ Use any of the Sappho brushes to create looks with professional finish & style.
Everything you need for head to toe beautifying, inside & out.
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Moroccan ‘Natural Rhassoul Clay’
Sourced from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, this is the only source known on the Planet. Mix with water and a little Argan Oil for instant results.
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Alva ‘Deep Black Mascara
Lovely lashes are but a flick away with this long-lasting, non-running natural mascara.
Dr Hauschka ‘Smokey Blue’ THE colour of the season, don’t get left behind!
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Deborah Mitchell - celebrity therapist TIP ONE
Tips Grab a handful of stinging nettles, try not to get stung!! Place them in a bowl of warm water; it will take the sting out of the nettles- if you want you can keep the liquid for later, it is a great diuretic and good for spots. Whilst the warm water removes the sting it will leave the ability to make the skin look younger and firmer, the apitoxin found in the nettles is similar to that found in my Bee Venom mask but without the moisturising properties. Mix this with liquid sugar and leave on as a face mask, the skin will look instantly smoother.
Tricks TIP TWO Eye bags need no longer be the bane of your life, banish them to the past with these little tips: sleeping on your front and using very heavy eye creams are terrible if you are trying to minimize them. They build up lymphatic fat in the eye cavities. If your eyes are a little swollen, don’t sit around worrying – perform a minute miracle massage under your eyes. Press all your fingers repeatedly under the eyes as if you are playing the piano do this throughout the day and notice your swollen bags disappear entirely.
TIP THREE Tighten the contours of your face by palming; this is a fantastic way to tone and anti-age the skin and smooth out fine lines. To do this place your elbows on a hard surface and place your head in your hands as if you are tired, start in the centre and role the palms outwards ironing the skin – do this daily and I promise you will see amazing results. 7
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Exclusive to Nutribeauty
Aeterna Gold
Pure-XP
Hyaluronic Acid
HA Elite
Nature’s moisturiser binds up to 1000 times its own weight in water, leaving the skin smooth and plumped.
Preserve youth with this little jar of miracle capsules.
Viridian
Beauty Complex Maintains collagen & supports the underlying structures of hair, skin & nails.
Top Sibu
Inner beauty Supplements Weleda
Revitalize & Renew
Wild Rose Smoothing Capsules
The best way to start every day- a sip of Revitalize & Renew is loaded with essential Omega fatty acids 3, 6, 7 & 9; all essential for healthy body, mind and spirit.
Renew, stimulate and smooth skin, whilst reducing fine lines and the first signs of ageing.
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Autumnal
face of beauty
Hot summer days may have left your skin as dry and exhausted as the crumpled autumn leaves, but help is at hand to naturally enhance your complexion with the moisture-building compounds needed to ensure the winter ahead doesn’t have you looking ten years older. Air conditioning, chlorine pools, excessive sun and perhaps late night partying takes its toll on your skin no matter what your age.
Organic Raw Coconut Oil Code: VDN503 l 500g | Price: £14:00
Ultimate Beauty Skin Repair Oil Code: VDN163 l 100ml | Price: £15:15
Hyaluronic Acid Code: VDN393 l 50mg | Price: £14:40
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SEASONAL REVIVAL
MSM. Certain vitamins and minerals can be called nutritional cosmetics, such is their beneficial impact on the health and vitality of skin, hair and nails. One of the most popular, researched and effective nutritional cosmetics is pine bark extract (the patented form is called Pycnogenol). Pine bark extract is a naturally-occurring complex of several water-soluble, highly bioavailable, antioxidant nutrients including compounds known as bioflavonoids, fruit acids and proanthocyanidins (OPCs).
A quarterly cleanse around the equinox and solstice can help remove toxins and tonify the kidneys, liver, lymphatic system and bowel; in certain spiritual circles that fasting or cleansing during these times is more effective than at other times in the planetary calendar. Herbs including dandelion, nettle, cleavers, artichoke and burdock (all food-herbs) have gentle cleansing properties which encourage the removal of waste material from the body.
COLLAGEN SUPPORT
OPCs effectively protect collagen structures in several ways. They reinforce the collagen matrix of connective tissue, protect against free radical damage, and inhibit collagen damage caused by inflammation and infection. OPCs have been shown to be effective in cases of psoriasis and the hyperpigmentation disorder melasma (chloasma or age spots).
Everyone knows that it is collagen that gives skin its firmness, but it is a naturally-occurring molecule called hyaluronic acid what nourishes and hydrates the collagen. Hyaluronic Acid acts as a skin-plumper by binding to water and thus keeping the skin wrinkle-free. Together hyaluronic acid and collagen are vital to maintaining the skin’s layers and structure. Contributing to its amazing moisture ability, hyaluronic acid acts as a space-filler in dermal layers between skin cells and produces a long-lasting skin enhancement which makes skin soft, smooth and elastic, especially for the face and lips.
VEINS & CAPILLARIES Grape Seed Extract is also an excellent source of OPCs. Good clinical evidence has also shown OPCs to be effective in treating venous insufficiency, varicose veins, capillary fragility (thread veins) and disorders of the retina. OPCs protect against freeradical damage, suggested to be a major cause of the ageing process. The antioxidant effect is 50 times greater than that of vitamin C and E. A major advantage of these molecules is that they are taken up into the cell membranes and protect against both water- and fat-soluble free-radicals.
Another key factor in the production of collagen is MSM (methylsulphonylmethane) which is a naturally occurring form of organic sulphur found in all living organisms. MSM is found in many common foods, including: milk (where it is found in high concentrations), meat, fish and a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains. However, when foods are processed, heated or dried, the essential MSM is readily lost. Therefore, unless a person’s diet is composed primarily of milk and raw foods, it is unlikely that he or she is receiving enough MSM for proper health. Studies have suggested that the level of MSM in the body drops with increasing age. Supplements designed for beauty often contain significant levels of
HEALTHY HAIR AND NAILS Horsetail, thus named due to this herb’s bristly appearance, is rich in silica, an important mineral which strengthens connective tissue, skin, teeth, ligaments, bones, hair and fingernails. This traditional herb has been used since Greek and Roman times for skin inflammation, ulcers and wounds. 11
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Dale Pinnock
Prescription For Ultimate Beauty Start with a cleanse. Supplement daily with a good hair, skin and nail formula to include MSM, OPCs, silica and iron, add Hyaluronic Acid. Adjust your diet to include some of the ingredients in these beautyboosting recipes from nutritionist and medicinal chef, Dale Pinnock.
Tomato and Fennel Soup 2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil 1 large red onion - finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic - finely chopped 1 small fennel bulb - finely chopped 1 tsp crushed fennel seed 2 tins chopped tomatoes Vegetable stock 3 tbs orange juice 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar Freshly ground black pepper
2 ripe avocados 1 clove of garlic - finely chopped 1 fresh red chilli - finely chopped 5 cherry tomatoes - diced Juice of half a fresh lime 3 tbs of Viridian Ultimate Beauty Oil
Method
Halve the avocados and scoop the flesh into a food processor. Add the chopped garlic, chopped chilli, lime juice, and oil. Blend all ingredients together to form a smooth puree. Season to taste with a little sea salt and transfer into a dish. At this stage, add the diced cherry tomatoes, and it is ready to serve.
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Add the olive oil, chopped onion, chopped garlic, and chopped fennel, along with a generous pinch of sea salt to a saucepan, and saute until the onion and fennel have softened. Add the fennel seeds, tomatoes and orange juice. Then add enough stock to just cover. Simmer for 10 minutes. Use a hand blender to blend into a smooth vibrant soup.
Benefits
Gorgeous Guacamole
Onions and Garlic, like all members of the allium family, are very rich in sulphur, which is vital for the structure of the skin. Sulphur is a key constituent in the ‘extracellular matrix’, the net like structure that, along with collagen, gives the skin sturdiness. Fennel is well known as a digestive aid, but of interest here is its activity as a diuretic. It has the ability to increase urinary output, thus aiding the kidneys in the removal of water soluble waste products. Keeping the body clean from within is a top priority in the quest for clear, glowing skin.
Avocados are one of the greatest gifts that nature has given us. They are packed with skin-healthy fats, such as oleic acid, which is great for both the skin and the heart. They are also a very rich source of vitamin E, one of the most important antioxidants for skin health. The other great benefit here is that avocado will also increase the absorption of the carotenoids from the tomatoes, as they are fat soluble nutrients. Garlic is a wonderful source of organic sulphur. This is one of the single most important nutrients for maintaining the structure of the skin. The skins cells are held in place by a criss-cross lattice, called the extra cellular matrix. This structure is made out of a combination of collagen fibres and sulphur, and requires a consistent intake of high quality sulphur in order to maintain its structure. Garlic is also a great source of glutathione, which increases the body’s production of its own natural detoxifying enzyme, glutathione peroxidase. Limes, like all citrus, are a great natural source of vitamin C. Vitamin C, aside from being a powerful antioxidant, is a key component in the formation of collagen - the protein portion of the extra cellular matrix. Tomatoes contain a powerful carotenoid compound called lycopene. Whilst much of the information regarding lycopene focuses on the importance to men’s health, it is in fact a very powerful broad spectrum antioxidant. There is strong evidence to suggest that there is a link between high consumption of carotenoids and healthy skin ageing.
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The Natural Beauty Hall of Fame
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Bee Venom Mask By Heaven World renowned & used by celebrities and royalty alike nature’s botox is everyone’s favourite. Price £65.00
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Argan Rose Serum By Moroccan Natural Made with the most natural and delicious ingredients this serum will leave your skin feeling as soft as a peach. Price £17.50
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Facial Cleansing Gel Spirit of Beauty Cleansing has never been such a tasty experience, made with orchid & mandarin this preservative free gel with application brush is perfect for you, and you, and you. Price £19.95
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Crème Caramel By Sappho The industries favourite of the range, Sappho’s liquid foundation is made with essential oils and is packed full of antibacterial ingredients, this little bottle will last you three months! Price £35.24
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Konnyaku Sponge By Genki
Ultimate Beauty Collection By Viridian
A one stop shop for overall beauty, with their amazing Ultimate Beauty Complex, a supplement rich in MSM, it will strengthen and love you hair, skin and nails. This pack also contains Ultimate Beauty Oil & Ultimate Beauty Topical Skin Repair Oil; not only do you deserve it, but you need it! Price £34.00
A more enjoyable cleansing experience you have not yet had, exfoliating without irritating, this little sponge last three months and is biodegradable. Price £9.99 15
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GliSODin Elite By Pure-XP Pure-XP’s GliSODin Elite fights premature ageing, reduces oxidative stress, supports the immune system & reduces the build up of lactic acid; made with the best quality ingredients this daily supplement is perfect for anyone who cares about being beautiful on the inside & outside. Price £39.99
Joyous Serum & Skin Saviour Balm
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Terracotta Blonde By Naturtint Permanent hair colorant, free of nasties such as Ammonia, Resorcinol & Parabens. Get beautiful, natural looking coverage with this comprehensive range of hair colour. Price £9.99
By Antipodes Natural, beautiful skincare; use the oil on your face first thing in the morning or last thing at night and take the balm with you everywhere and use on everything! Price £36.99 /£28.99
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Nourish By Suti An intensively nourishing, skin strengthening facial oil that replenishes, restores and promotes skin cell growth while you sleep. The seductive scent of Jasmine flower, which releases its fragrance after sunset, especially when the moon is waxing towards fullness, has been harnessed in this beautifully rich yet non-greasy face oil, to still the mind for ultimate relaxation. Price £28.00 16
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Papaya Ointment By Phytocare This new and improved formula has an ALL NATURAL moisture-rich base of skin-loving ingredients, including Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Oil and Vitamin E, providing increased moisturising properties and improved consistency! Price £9.99
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Get the look
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To create this autumnal fresh-faced look you will need an amazing base – Sappho Liquid Foundation in a shade appropriate to you will do the job, not only is it soothing and antibacterial it has great coverage and really lifts the face - use a foundation brush to really get the flawless finish you desire. Using an eye shadow brush apply Vavavoom over the lids, work outwards, once you have achieve even lid coverage slick another layer close to the lashes to give the eyes some nice definition. Corsage optional.
Dust a little powder foundation over the T-Zone and cheekbones to remove unwanted shine and then finish with a pinky blush – Fleur from Sappho is a beautiful girlie colour that doesn’t overwhelm the face when applied properly.
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. Winter Nights
Red lips and a thin black eyeliner never seem to go out of fashion – with Mad Men and The Hour firmly bringing it back to the forefront of fashion we talk you through how best to achieve ‘the look’. Your base is the most important thing when it comes to make-up – if you get that wrong nothing will look right going forward, dust some Sappho powder foundation over the cheeks and T.Zone with their Kabuki blush brush to really lift the face and give it a matt finish.
Dip your Angle brush into water and then roll it into Sappho’s Midnight Escapade eye shadow, slick it over the eyelid along the lash line and out slightly at the end. Prep lips for bold colour application, a soft wet toothbrush run over your lips should rid you of any dry skin and unevenness. We used Bellapierre lipstick in Ruby to create this look.
Make-up by Celia Burton
Autumn days
Top to toe
Face Heaven ‘Bee Venom’ This world famous mask is used and loved by royalty & celebrities alike; its immediate and lasting tightening affects have been hailed as ‘nature’ botox’!
Summer, or the little that we had of it, is finally drawing to a close… Spend the Autumn/ Winter season with the glossiest of hair, the smoothest of skin, the strongest of nails and the healthiest of complexions with our Top to Toe selection…
Hair Moroccan Natural ‘Argan Hair Serum’ Smooth and perfect your hair with nature’s liquid gold…
Body Fleurs de Bach ‘Présence(s) de Bach’’ Bath Salts Add to warm/hot water for a truly joyous experience – long days at work have never been so easy to shake off.
Skin Natural Empathy ‘Beautifully British’ Hand & Body Lotion Celebrate pride & passion with this luxury natural body lotion. Encompassing the modern and the traditional, this Cedarwood, Lavender and Patchouli cream will nourish and protect.
Inner Beauty Viridian ‘Hyaluronic Acid’ Used in anti aging skincare products for its ability to attract moisture into the skin giving it a plumped and smooth look; it helps to even out facial wrinkles and give skin more fullness.
Feet Suti ‘Fabulous Organic Foot Balm’ Rehydrate and revive chapped, aching and tired feet. Take a load off and indulge with Suti.
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BEAUTY COMES FROM WITHIN
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ome say that ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’, but what constitutes beauty to some may not to others. A good personality and a glossy head of hair are sometimes all it takes to be perceived as very beautiful. But in truth, attractiveness and good looks are a personal matter and as any fine-looking women will tell you, lots of thought, money, time, and of course anxiety can go into making one look beautiful for those special moments. Of late though, there is a considerable shift to a more ‘natural’ look, with greater emphasis on looking younger. That said, it was good to see just recently some distinguished women happy to be photographed with no face makeup at all and accepting the ageing process with more grace than previously seen. As it relates to skin care products, they have come a long way over the years. Research has shown that actually there is a lot of goodness and anti-aging properties in natural plant products such as Aloe Vera, Argan oil and Olive oil, and today most skin care products will be extracted from these plants and of course the sea.
But should we be so reliant on skin care products to stay beautiful and youthful and glowing? Well, there is definitely a place for an excellent moisturiser in the bathroom cabinet once we reach a certain age, but unfortunately because there is an abundance of cosmetic support within the beauty industry we tend to overlook the fact that actually, beauty comes from within and the old adage ‘we are what we eat’, says it all. Food is of course our fuel for life energy and good health, and eating a correct balance of foods will also feed our skin all the vital nutrients through internal digestion to keep it looking young, healthy and glowing. There are specific types of foods that help us achieve naturally beautiful skin and are crucial in keeping the signs of aging at bay, but in equal measure there are unhealthy behavioural habits that will be detrimental to healthy skin. Sleep for example, is vital. Seven hours of ‘beauty sleep’ is the least we need to prevent looking tired which automatically ages us. Alcohol, drugs, smoking and excessive sunbathing are all really harmful for the skin.
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By Yvonne Wake
As it relates to nutritional intake, all foods that are rich in vitamin C such as blackcurrants, blueberries, kiwi, oranges, strawberries, green leafy vegetables and broccoli, all feed and nurture the skin. These foods aid in the production of collagen that strengthens the skin capillaries.
Iron we need Iron to keep skin toned up and this is found in many foods that constitute a varied balanced diet, so just add a small handful of dried apricots & sesame seeds (which contain iron) to your daily intake to improve skin tone.
Zinc which is found in foods like liver
(calves liver is best), pumpkin seeds, lentils, brown rice, oats, almonds, sardines and wheatgerm is also a remedy for skin damage.
Vitamin B2 (in fact all the B vitamins are crucial for good skin), gives your skin a healthy glow. Again liver is a good source, but cheese and eggs as well as Marmite are also excellent. Essential Fatty Acids (Omega -3 and -6) are found in oily fish such as sardines, mackerel, salmon as well as plant sources like linseed and flax oil, avocado, nuts, - all excellent for skin texture and helping to prevent dry skin.
Vitamin A which is found in liver (calves liver is best), eggs, carrots, spinach, yellow peppers, oily fish (sardines & mackerel), milk and cereals that are fortified with zinc, all contribute to helping new skin to grow.
Vitamin E, found in avocado pears, hazelnuts, pine nuts and almonds, is essential for keeping our skin healthy and young. The magic is in the antioxidant activity which is crucial for protecting skin cells from the ultra violet rays and pollutants that damage our skin every day. We cannot underestimate the amount of damage from free radicals encountered everyday. In fact most skin care products will contain vitamin E. 21
Water
It goes without saying that drinking plenty of water is absolutely fundamental to rehydrate our skin. Teas, coffee and juices do not count in the recommended eight glasses a day.
Finally, it is recommended that these essential vitamins and minerals come in their natural form, so we are talking actual food!
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Beauty Bloggers Special
3rd generation Beauty industry insider– Caroline
Hirons is known for her nononsense approach to beauty (and life!) equally happy to endorse what works as she is to openly pan what doesn’t. Obsessed with good customer service, trained in over 75 brands and the brains (and beauty) behind charitable initiative Give & Make-up. @carolinehirons http://www.beautymouth.com
NEVER forget to take all your makeup off EVERY night.
Your best beauty tip: NEVER forget to take all your makeup off EVERY night. Nutribeauty’s Best: I LOVE the trilogy Nutrient Plus Firming Serum – its light yet hydrating and works brilliantly under moisturiser Tip to bloggers: Engage, enlighten (where possible!) and most of all - enjoy. And finally...Live your life with a sense of urgency. Be bothered. 22
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Get Lippie: I’m not a
makeup artist, and I’m not a makeup professional, I’m a normal woman who knows a lot about makeup after a lifetime of playing with it, reading about it, and buying a lot of it.
Look AFTER your skin, don’t scrimp on SKINCARE.
@Get_Lippie http://getlippie.com Beauty tip: Look after your skin, don’t scrimp on skincare, always use the best products you can afford. But the best products don’t always have to be the most expensive ones. Avoid foaming cleansers like the plague! Cosmetics can be as cheap as you like if you have healthy glowing skin.
Lipglossiping: Charlotte
Thompson, blogger and lipstick-hoarder has been scribbling beauty-related nonsense on the virtual walls at Lipglossiping. com since 2009. Over 1.5 million visitors later and she still can’t believe that her husband lets her get away with calling it “work”.
Nutribeauty’s best: Pai Geranium and Thistle Combination Skin Cream. Wonderfully calming and soothing, this is great for my skin which is combination oily, and occasionally dehydrated. Top blogging tip: Keep it fun, keep at it, and blog about what you’re passionate about. Passion shows, and that’s how you gain readers.
@lipglossiping http://www.lipglossiping.com Beauty Tip: Unless you’re channeling a specific style, avoid black eyeliner on your bottom lash-line and reach for brown instead to create a softer, sexier look. It’s also the one area where a bit of smudging can perfect the look so feel free to mess it up a little!
LondonMUgirl: I’m not
in the beauty industry, I’m not a make-up artist, I’m just passionately interested in all things cosmetic and beauty related. My love of cosmetics started at a very young age; my grandmother was and my mother still is very glamorous and wellgroomed. I don’t claim to be either, but I do love cosmetics!
Nutribeauty’s Best: Dr. Hauschka – Translucent Bronze Concentrate, a great bronzer for people who don’t like self-tan. Perfect for adding just a hint of ‘health’ to my pasty complexion! Top blogging tip: The blogging landscape is constantly evolving, be flexible and enjoy the ride. If you want to talk at your readers and not to them, blogging probably isn’t for you. Finally? Don’t sweat the small stuff - if in doubt, blog like no one’s reading.
@LondonMUgirl www.londonmakeupgirl.com Beauty Tip: What you put on the inside shows on the outside. Eat good quality food, lots of vegetables, beneficial fats and drink water. The best skincare in the world can’t make up for a poor diet.
And finally…No matter what happens, always take your makeup off before you go to bed. Unless of course, you’re going to bed with someone you fancy, then put all your makeup ON.
Nutribeauty’s Best: Egyptian Magic. We always have a pot of this multi-purpose balm in the house, and the whole family loves it. Top blogging tip: Write about what you love. I love discovering new smaller brands and supporting them, and in the two plus years I’ve been writing my blog I’ve never been stuck for something to write about.
What YOU put on the inside shows on the OUTSIDE.
And finally…Always wear sunscreen!
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Active Age Defense At last, a cream (and range) that I am happy to stick to. As someone who has previously worked in beauty therapy, I am a big fan of lotions and potions which meant lots of bottles and jars in the bathroom! I am so impressed with the Active Age defence range that I have been using it consistently and I am confident that I am doing the best for my skin. I love the fact that it contains HA (Hyaluronan) as I know from my training how important it is to keep the skin supple and well moisturised, regardless of skin type. I wouldn’t be without the skin serum as I feel that it is the best way that I can treat my skin, as the HA that it contains, can hold up to 1000 times its own weight in water so I know that my skin will not become dehydrated. The day cream is so easy to use and the betaginseng complex protects my skin from premature ageing. I really wouldn’t want to be without it and would happily recommend it as my skin has never felt so soft and smooth. Yolande Rankin, Derby
’My skin has never felt so soft and smooth’
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technology grant from TechNZ to develop new organic anti-ageing skincare products, an amount of funding, which the company is matching. After graduating from university in science and before founding Antipodes, Elizabeth secured a role representing a cutting-edge United States medical company. The United States Surgical Corporation pioneered keyhole surgery, and for eight years Elizabeth trained New Zealand surgeons in the use of its laparoscopic and stapling instruments in major operations.
lizabeth Barbalich’s degree and past career in science is providing the perfect background for running New Zealand organic skincare range Antipodes. The beauty brand has enjoyed meteoric success in just few years – it’s now sold in seven countries and in 120 stores throughout New Zealand – striking a chord with consumers desiring natural skincare with outstanding results. These results come from the robust scientific testing and blind clinical trials Elizabeth uses to develop her high-performance anti-ageing products. They all feature uniquely New Zealand bioactive ingredients such as manuka honey and extracts from totara, mamaku and kowhai in a base of premium organic avocado oil. One product – a night cream which features powerful antioxidant Vinanza Grape from Marlborough grape seeds – has been dubbed ‘the dream cream’ by beauty media, because it has been scientifically shown to stimulate synthesis of Type 1 collagen production in human fibroblast skin cells by up to an impressive 92 percent.
The understanding of anatomy and physiology this gave her, coupled with her subsequent study of naturopathy, has been a vital element in her development of Antipodes genuinely green and anti-ageing skincare formulations. Awards for the range since its launch include the Sunday Star-Times Beauty Product of the Year Award 2007 and 2009. Green Beauty Bible Winner 2009 and Paris Beyond Beauty Finalist 2008.
Elizabeth places strong emphasis on independent verification from third parties in all aspects of the business: Antipodes has official approval for vegetarians from the Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom; products are dermatological tested for sensitive skin; and many are certified organic by AsureQuality Ltd, which upholds the strictest worldwide organic standards as set by IFOAM. Antipodes is also certified by internationally-accredited greenhouse gas certification programme carboNZero, testifying to the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions as part of its sustainability ethos. The company invests heavily in R&D; Antipodes has recently been awarded a significant science and 27
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Most women would love to have glowing skin at all stages of her life and an inner radiance that exudes health and vitality but stress, lifestyle and pollution all take their toll and contributes to skin aging more rapidly than one would like. Although genetics do play a part in the quality and texture of the skin, problems such as oiliness or excessive dryness, sensitivity, blemishes and premature lines and wrinkles are all an outer reflection of internal imbalance.
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Most experts recognise that stress & tension can have a huge impact on your skin; the quality of the food we eat and the water we drink as well as the air we breathe can determine our energy levels, our vitality and our general appearance. In order to counteract the negative effect of stress, tension and pollution, flower essences have a history of success; two essences that have a destressing and calming effect on the nervous system are Hibisus (Flower of the Orient Range) [1] which calms, relaxes and stabilizes the nervous system in times of stress and high demand on reserves. When the mind relaxes then the body/mind can
Spirit of Beauty it is the first natural skin care range to incorporate the therapeutic effects of flower essences. Spirit of Beauty is a unique as it synergistically balanced with a blend of precious orchid essences from the Amazonian Rain Forest and pure floral oils tailored to not only suit and regenerate your skin type, but to enhance a woman’s confidence, encouraging her to feel truly fabulous about herself.
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Bird of Paradise Facial Spritz Clare G. Harvey’s Spirit of Beauty Skincare Range is a unique combination of Orchid flower essences from the Amazonian Rain Forest and pure essential floral oils —beautifying a woman’s skin, giving it that ‘dewy’ look that only specially selected flower and orchid essences can achieve. Be as nature intended – be unique.’
THE LAST Word Commandments for the Winter Season
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You should moisturise every single day, but even more so during the winter – being cocooned in by clothes, heating and a change in season will make your skin even more susceptible to drying & premature ageing.
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If you are going to indulge in a little spirited tipple make sure you take a Milk Thistle or two before bed to allow your liver to rejuvenate itself properly.
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A weekly or bi-weekly face mask will keep your skin looking summer fresh during even the darkest winter days.
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Make-up is IN this A/W2011 – bold lips in any colour are sure to make an impact but if eye colour is more your thing a strong blue, purple or even pink is just as good a statement (make sure you apply it properly, eyeshadow can be tricky).
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digestion. Used by celebrities and supermodels alike it is definitely a worthwhile purchase.
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Body brushing – just because you’re covered up doesn’t mean this daily necessity should take a backseat. Your body deserves it!
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Keep hand moisturiser with you AT ALL TIMES – your hands age so quickly, and whilst we take care of our face, our hands are often forgotten about.
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Take an anti-ageing supplement like Hyaluronic Acid & thank us later.
Apply a deep conditioning treatment to your hair at least once a month, it will keep it shiny and protected.
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Most importantly - enjoy yourself!
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