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By ABBIE SCHOFIELD
The switch to sulfatefree shampoo
Pencil IT IN
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CHANEL
The new Chance Pencil Perfumes have a retractable tip so you can apply the fragrance directly on the skin, perfect for scenting on the go. Unlike most dull-looking rollerballs, they come in pretty pastel packaging and there are four scents to choose from. 4 for £65; chanel.com
EDITOR’S PICK
ISLE OF GOLD J O M A LO N E
Madagascar provides the inspiration for Jo Malone's new Cologne Intense, Vetiver and Golden Vanilla. Top notes of cardamom and fresh grapefruit tea are combined with deeper notes of warm vetiver and sweet vanilla, creating a scent which, according to Head of Global Fragrance, Celine Roux, is "glowing and bountiful, like Madagascar itself". £122 for 100ml; jomalone.co.uk
SUPER SOAK O LV E R U M
Transform your bath water into a fragrant, therapeutic haven with this cult bath oil from Olverum. The bathroom must-have contains ten essential oils including eucalyptus, lavender and geranium, leaving your mind and muscles relaxed whilst skin is silky-soft and non-greasy. £23.50 for 125ml; olverum.com
hen it comes to skin, I do a weekly mask, spend unmentionable amounts of money on treatments and, thanks to my job, am lucky enough to be able to try the latest luxury products. When it comes to my hair, I’m less fussy. I pick what’s on special offer, or what smells good, or sometimes what my hairdresser recommends. But convenience has always trumped quality - until now. I recently had a keratin blow dry, a non-chemical treatment that reduces frizz and repairs damaged hair. The stylist said that in order for it to last, I had to use sulfate-free shampoo. So my quest to find the perfect hair products began. Most drugstore shampoos contain sulfates, which create a lathering effect to remove dirt and grease from your locks. However, they also strip hair of its natural oils and proteins. Sulfate-free shampoos, on the other hand, help retain your hair’s natural essential oils whilst still doing a good job of cleaning. My favourite sulfate-free shampoo is The Pure Shampoo by The One Atelier Fekkai (£28, urbanretreat.co.uk). It’s silicone, paraben, phthalate and sulfate free, and 95% of its ingredients are naturally derived. It smells gorgeous, but not overpowering, and leaves my thick, wavy hair hydrated but not greasy. Thanks to my keratin blow dry, I don’t need a conditioner either. I assure you: once you go sulfate-free, you won’t go back.
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