Get a healthy, bronzed glow for autumn!9.16.2008
Let’s face it, there is nothing better than a healthy tan to make you look and feel slimmer, sexier and younger. But what if the sun’s not out!!
This month emotionalbaggage.co.uk asked EstherMarie to share with us how to fake a healthy beautiful, bronzed glow for autumn!
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you will be glowing whether the sun is out or not!
It is a also a great way to keep that summer glow all year long.
Follow the steps below to become a beach babe in just a few hours!
• Preparation
Leaving a gap of at least 24 hours after removing any unwanted hair on your legs will create silky smooth legs for you to apply yourself.
Gather together your `tools`... a dark towel, body scrub, moisturiser, surgical gloves, make-up sponge, and your self–tan, damp cotton pads & buds.
• Step 1 - Exfoliation
Step into the shower and exfoliate yourself from head to toe to buff away dead skin cells. Apply your exfoliator to slightly damp skin, concentrating on your knees, heels and elbows – colour grasps on to these areas as they are naturally dry.
Shower off every last granule and pat your skin dry - your skin will feel silky smooth, ready for the next step.
Try the Soothing & Moisturising power of Aloe Scrub £11.17 118mls based on 100% stabilised Aloe Vera plus the round spheres of jojoba that work gently to cleanse & exfoliate your skin, without being irritating or harsh. It’s safe enough to use every day.
• Step 2 - Moisturise
Lightly moisturise your whole body but concentrate on the heels, knees and elbows as this will help to tone down colour and help to prevent a build-up on these areas that are prone to self-tan patching. Tie your hair back and apply Aloe lip balm £2.47 around the hair line to avoid tell-tail product build up.
Luxury Aloe moisturising lotion £10.59 118mls contains 100% stabilised Aloe Vera Gel, allantoin, apricot kernel oil & jojoba oil plus elastin & soluble collagen, to keep your skin soft & smooth. Does not contain lanolin. Perfect for hands, feet & face
• Step 3 - Self-Tan
By wearing your surgical gloves you will prevent tanning the palms of your hands.
Try Sunless tanning lotion £17.20 118mls
1. Start with your toes, place one foot on the edge of the bath and blend up to the top of the leg. Repeat with the other leg.
2. Using the damp cotton wool pad wipe any excess from between your toes and on your heels.
3. Apply in sweeping movements to the stomach, bust area and your sides.
4. For your back if you can not reach ask a friend! Or use a sponge on a stick. Finish lightly down the backs of your arms
5. Apply a small amount to your face & neck (it’s better to apply a little daily) taking care around the hair line & eye brows. Remove the excess from brows and hair line with a damp cotton wool bud.
6. Start at your wrist and work up to the top of your arm. Repeat the other arm.
7. Finally remove your gloves and apply to the back of your hands removing any self-tan from the palms of your hands with damp cotton wool and a little body scrub.
• Step 4 - The finish!
Most brands will recommend you wait 15 minutes before you get dressed and 8 hours before you shower.
If you notice any dark patches, dampen a flannel and rub over area, for stubborn areas add a little body scrub.
• Maintain your Self-Tan every day!
To gradually build up your tan, mix a little self-tan into your moisturiser each day.
• Protect your self in the sun
Remember to protect yourself in the sun against the damaging UVA & UVB rays. For sensitive skin try Aloe Sunscreen £10.59 118mls, a non-greasy light cream that protects; SPF30. It is waterproof for 40 minutes after application; great for kids and is a natural insect repellent. Save space in your travel bag as it doubles up as your after-sun too!
Get Ready to Shimmer & Glow with EstherMarie
Create that fresh summer evening glow, whether you want to keep things simple or glam it up you really don’t need to take lots of make up with you. Applying self-tan gives you a great start then simply add a few key products to give your look more definition.
a. Apply a little bronzer to your face on your cheeks and nose areas where you would naturally catch the sun. The clever thing now is to sweep it over your eyelids and in seconds you have a great look.
b. Use the luscious lashes mascara to accentuate your lashes with water resistant conditioning mascara £12.51
c. Complete the look using a lip-gloss sunglow lips £8.59. Here is another trick - use a cotton bud and apply bronzing powder over your lip-gloss to create perfectly kissable lips.
Have you got the right products to get a great sun kissed look? Contact EstherMarie for products and Makeup events on 07768 292 352 or info@esthermarie.co.uk
Your diet can affect the way you look and feel...
Here are a few key products to get you started...
• Aloe Vera Gel – a rich cocktail of nutrients to support the cleansing process, enhance digestion and energy and improve immunity. This natural juice provides a solid nutritional foundation and backs up any shortfalls in our diet. (Make sure you buy 100% of the inner leaf gel)
• Garcinia plus – a vital aid in helping to stabilise blood sugar, increase energy, reduce cravings and improve fat-to-muscle ratio.
• Bee Pollen – a rich source of amino acids, B vitamins, minerals, enzymes and flavonoids. This product can help to increase energy, boost metabolism, nourish the nervous system and balance hormones.
• Forever Active Probiotic – a small beadlet carrying six important beneficial bacteria essential for digestive & immune health
• Fast Break Energy Bar – the ideal snack bar fortified with nutrients for when you’re on the move!
• Water, Water, Water drink lots of it at least 1.5 litres daily
The Multi-Purpse Aloe Vera Gelly Tube
The Aloe Vera plant has been called many names including `nature’s silent healer`. It has been acknowledged by Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) to name a few. Its properties are naturally anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, anti-fungal. It’s also excellent for burns, encourages faster healing often helping in the prevention of scarring, and calms irritated skin so perfect for when you have had too much sun.
Every house should have an Aloe Vera Gelly tube £10.59. It can be used on just about everything and it contains 100% Aloe Vera gel taken only from the inner leaf.
Why not also try a handy Aloe Stick! With added jojoba oil it will moisturise and protect your lips from the drying effects of the sun. It’s also convenient as a handy first aid stick that is effective on bites, stings, minor cuts and cold sores.
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For this and any of the products mentioned in this article, call the order line 07768 292 352 or email aloe@esthermarie.co.uk
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