Start conditioning your body for the summer

(04/06/2009)

After the body has been covered up during the cold winter months, everyone wants to achieve the cared for look in the shortest space of time. The skin works on a 21 day cycle so 3 weeks before a holiday is perfect timing to start conditioning your body for the summer.

Exotic Lime & Ginger Salt Glow, 410g, £35

Once Spring has sprung start by exfoliating at least twice a week. This exfoliant is an easy DIY homecare product that is effective in 2-3 minutes. Ginger gently warms the body whilst the Lime detoxes and cleanses, leaving the skin squeaky clean, refreshed, soft and nourished. Take note that the oil never separates from the salt and was specifically designed to hold the oil content until the product comes into contact with the body, making it very user friendly.

Exotic Frangipani Monoi Bath & Shower Cream, 200ml, £19

In the morning, there’s nothing quite as instantly energising as stepping into the refreshing spray of a shower, or in the evening, relaxing in a bath tub of rippling water. With this sensually decadent aroma, you are guaranteed to begin or end your day feeling totally spoilt! The skin-friendly formula ensures the body is cleansed, whilst protecting and hydrating the lipid layer – a must-have in any bathroom to envelop the body in an aromatic veil.

Pro-Collagen Body Serum Intensive Lift, 140ml £45

Consumers have become more aware of their bodies needs and clients not only moisturise, but also want to address their anti-ageing body concerns. Launched in February, this body serum instantly lifts and restores skin firmness by tightening slackened skin on specific areas of concern, for example, the back of arms, abdomen, buttocks and décolleté - which are often hidden away during the colder months.

Total Glow Self Tanning Cream, 125ml, £21

To achieve the sun-kissed complexion with a healthy sheen, this self-tanning cream is easily absorbed and gives a natural, golden tan 2-3 hours after application. With extracts of nourishing Jojoba and Macadamia Nut Oil from Hawaii’s tropical shores, will leave the skin hydrated and radiant, leaving your skin with a beautiful, even and attractive glow throughout the summer. Best applied after exfoliation and moisturisation.

Don’t forget to invest in spa treatments where you can see and feel the results this summer. The feet are the area where you need expert help in the preparation for summer. You could visit a spa for a Sole Delight Foot Treatment (available at selected spas/salons nationwide from £40), where you get a complete exfoliation of the feet before they are drizzled with warm oil and milk and wrapped in warm compresses. The results are fabulous – the softest, smoothest, prettiest feet perfectly prepared for the strappiest of summer sandals.

Or if you want to meet your face and body needs in one-hour book yourself in for the new Face & Body Sensation treatment (available at selected spas/salons nationwide from £65), incorporating a choice of massage, the ‘Tranquillity’ or ‘Re-Energiser’ followed by one of the anti-ageing Elemis facials.

This all over body experience focuses on going back to basics addressing your needs and treating the body as a whole, so that results are delivered.

Related categories:  Anti-aging skin care   Bath and shower products   Beauty products for body   Beauty products for face   Cleansers   Moisturisers   Spas clinics and salons   Sun protection and self tanner