This May, with Summer just round the corner, it is time to start preparing your beauty routine for the hot weather ahead. We have left no hot stone unturned (!)) in your 2024 quest for looking and feeling your best. Be it face, body or hair you are looking to perfect – ladies and gentleman – this guide is a must read.
LET’S FACE IT
FACTOR IT IN
Did you know SPF sun creams are either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide based, which create a physical separation between your skin and the sun. Mineral sunscreens are more likely to leave a white cast but are often better for more sensitive skin. Chemical sunscreens are more water-resistant and sweat-resistant than mineral counterparts and more likely to give a clearer finish than a white cast.
Here are our picks of two of the best in each category (depending on your skin type) & our ultimate pick by J’Adore in Hampton Court:
- Ultrasun UV Face & Scalp Mist SPF50 – mineral
- Supergoop! Matte Screen Sunscreen SPF30 – mineral
- Boots SPF+ Niacinamide Moisturising Lotion – chemical
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVmune 400 Oil Control Fluid – chemical
- The must have SPF product of the Summer that tops our wishlist is: AlumierMD Sheer Hydration SPF40 from jadorelabeaute.co.uk Available in Untinted and Versatile Tint. Key Ingredients include: Zinc oxide- reflects UV rays, Resveratrol- protects against sun damage, Vitamin C- brightens and evens out skin tone.
COLLAGEN BOOST
Collagen is a protein needed to provide structure and support to different parts of the body. It plays a key role in the skin where it helps replace dead skin cells which helps to give structure and strengthen the skin. As we age, our collagen production slows down leading to fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of age.
- Taking collagen supplements can help to maintain hydration and elasticity in the skin. Available from your local supermarket, Boots or a Health Food Shop.
- Eat collagen rich foods like berries and broccoli and gummies like Haribo sweets and skin-on chicken.
FAKE IT BEFORE YOU MAKE IT
If committing to a fake tan is not for you, a gradual tanning lotion can be ideal for a slowly developing natural glow. It is unlikely to become streaky and patchy due to its moisturising and slow-building nature. If you start this 1 week before a holiday you can start the tanning process slowly at home while your skin will be super soft and supple ready for a natural suntan. We recommend:
- Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Butter
- Dove Summer Revived Gradual Tanner
WET AND WILD
As we all know heat affects our Summer beauty routine. With the hotter weather, normal mascara can smudge more easily, so to look hot to trot this Summer and be ‘Swimming Pool’ proof we recommend investing in a good waterproof mascara, such as:
- Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara comes in black and brown
- Maybelline do a cheaper alternative – Waterproof Lash Sensation – that passed our smudge test!
BEST TIK TOK HACK
Freezing lip liner pencil before sharpening is the latest beauty hack taking over the internet. The “Viral Lip Liner Freezer Hack” refers to a popular beauty hack that is currently circulating on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. It involves placing lip liners (and kohl eyeliners too by the way!) in the freezer for a short period before sharpening them to make the process easier and more effective. This hack gained popularity due to its simplicity and effectiveness in making the sharpening process smoother, especially for lip liners that tend to be soft or creamy. We tested it and it works – giving a much more definitive lip line or eye line!
HEAVENLY HAIR
PRE-SUMMER TREATMENT
Are you tired of struggling with frizzy, unruly hair? Look no further! Introducing Oil Therapy – your solution to achieving silky smooth hair effortlessly. This formula contains a powerful blend of natural ingredients designed to transform your hair from dull to dazzling! With castor oil as an intensive keratin smoothing agent, your hair will be strengthened and smoother than ever before.
But that’s not all! Oil Therapy is infused with Argan oil to provide a lightweight, soft and supple feel, leaving your hair irresistibly touchable. And here’s the secret ingredient that sets Oil Therapy apart: Desert Rose. This miraculous ingredient slowly releases moisture, ensuring your hair stays hydrated and nourished for longer, so you can say goodbye to dry, brittle strands!
But it doesn’t stop there. Oil Therapy also contains Talu Balm, which coats the hair and reduces split ends, giving you healthier looking hair from root to tip. Say hello to your best hair days yet with Oil Therapy. Try it and experience the transforming results for yourself. This treatment will last up to 8 weeks and is just £90 inclusive of a Blow Dry and Style. See www.serenityhairandspa.co.uk to get yours now.
SILK HAIR THERAPY
Experience sleek, manageable hair on the go with Kerasilk Keratin Blow-Dry at Hare & Bone in Esher. Perfect for jet-setters and busy travellers, this transformative treatment tames frizz and cuts down blow-dry time, giving you more moments to explore and less time on your hair.
During the treatment, a stylist applies a keratin-based solution to the hair, which seals the cuticle with a coating of protein to eliminate frizz and add softness and shine. The keratin penetrates the hair shaft, filling in gaps and creating a protective layer. It reduces the time it takes to blow-dry hair, or the need to blow-dry at all, and depending on hair type, can last three to five months, if the supporting home haircare products are used. It’s the ultimate Summer treat for your hair.
Kerasilk Keratin Blow-Dry delivers salon-quality results wherever your adventures take you, ensuring effortless style no matter the destination. Starting from £60. Also, the must have Summer hair products from Davine’s include MOMO shampoo, conditioner and hair potion. See www.hareandbone.com for more details.
SCALP DETOX
Is your hair looking dull and in need of some extra love? Gustav Fouche have the expertise to put the fabulousity back into you so you start the Summer feeling refreshed and amazing! Check out their incredible Scalp Detox salon service, ‘The Scalp Detox’ to undo the damage caused by toxins in your diet, exposure to pollution, sun damage, poor hair care regimes, stress, hormone changes and other lifestyle causes. For better hair and scalp health when at home, GF Fabulosity is the answer with ingredients that can prevent breakage, creating longer and healthier hair. See www.gustavfouche.co.uk to try out now.
BODY BEAUTIFUL
3D ULTIMATE PRO
This treatment has a few variations and can be used on many areas such as: abdomen, arms, love handles, thighs, buttocks etc. It treats stubborn areas of fat, cellulite, loose and sagging skin.
There are 5 parts to the machine:
- Cavitation (Fat Melting) – This is an ultrasound that shakes the fat cells causing cell death which is then dispersed through your lymphatic system.
- Cryolipoysis (Fat Freezing) – This targets small pockets of stubborn fat- freezing to -7/-10 degrees, again causing cell death and dispersing through the lymphatic system.
- Radio Frequency- This helps with Cellulite and Skin tightening by heating up the skin causing a controlled trauma which stimulates collagen and elastin giving a tightening effect.
- Vacuum – Helps the lymphatic drainage process and also helps breakdown cellulite.
- Shockwave – Enhances the other treatments.
3D POWERSCULPT
Works really well with 3D Ultimate Pro which can be added on to treatments.
This builds up the muscle fibres using an electromagnetic field. Shapes, Tones, Burns fats, Lifts and Tightens.
Can be used on Abdomen, Buttocks, Legs and arms.
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FAT DISSOLVING INJECTIONS
Celluform is specifically designed for the treatment of submental fat / commonly known as ‘double chin’. Until now, the only way to get rid of a double chin was through aesthetic surgery. However, through research, it is now possible to remove the accumulation of fat in a simple non-traumatic way. The fat dissolving treatment improves skin elasticity without leaving scars or bruises.
It is injected into fatty areas where they liquefy fat cells, destroying them permanently. The breakdown of these fat cells occurs over several weeks post-injection and can deliver excellent results that really make a difference.The injection into the subcutaneous tissue dissolves the cell membrane and the stored fat is released. The body then removes the fat naturally via the kidneys.
