Clean beauty to leave you looking and feeling like a goddess....
As the weather warms up and we head outdoors, we start to bare our skin in everything from a skimpy bikini to slinky summer dresses. Right now, a little extra attention to your body in preparation of the warmer weather will pay off as glowing summer skin, the perfect accessory to every sundress. Read on for all the best clean beauty tips to have your body looking and feeling like a goddess (or god) this spring-summer season.
This ancient ritual is steeped in wellness and is considered by some as the holy grail for soft silky skin. A daily dry body brush prior to bathing helps exfoliate dead skin cells, improve circulation, increase lymphatic drainage and aid in the release of toxins from the body. A quick dry brush before your morning shower can stimulate the nervous system and its invigorating action can increase energy levels, helping to get the day started on a high. Regular and frequent commitment to this ritual is key. It’s not time consuming once you get the hang of it but the transformation in your skin is worth every second.
Now is the perfect time to begin a dry brushing regimen, you’ll be pleasantly surprised how quickly you see an improvement in the tone and texture of your skin. Hydrea London offer an elegant range of dry body brushes that are sustainably sourced and all natural. The Detox Dry Body Brush with Long Cactus Bristle is a popular choice as the ergonomically designed wide head maximises the coverage and the extra-long bristles create the ideal balance for effective dry brushing without being too coarse.
For the hard-to-reach places, or those who prefer to incorporate body brushing in the convenience of the shower, the Hydrea London Long Handled Classic Body Brush is Vegan, sustainability sourced and ethically manufactured, making it the ideal conscious choice. Working to naturally stimulate the circulatory system and flush toxins the firm cactus bristles suit those that prefer firm exfoliation. Make sure you leave this brush hanging in a well-ventilated area for longevity.
Detox Dry Body Brush Long Cactus Bristle
If you are an avid dry body brush user you probably don’t need too much additional body exfoliation. However, we all like a little extra indulgence every now and then and there is no more luxurious way to enjoy some body pampering then with a natural body scrub. Using natural salts to exfoliate and cleanse the skin, natural scrubs like French Girl Jasmin Sea Polish, are also filled with body loving oils and the uplifting fragrances of essential oils to exfoliate and soften the skin in one simple step.
Luscious pampering aside, skin exfoliation with a body scrub or exfoliating mitt is absolutely essential prior to self tanning. Spending a bit of extra time preparing the skin by ensuring it is well exfoliated and hydrated prior to applying self-tanner will optimise the look and longevity of your tan.
Hydrea London’s Carbonized Bamboo Exfoliating Gloves are super easy to use in the shower and the addition of bamboo charcoal promotes detoxification and gives skin with a real boost. Place the gloves on both hands, add a little body wash or shower gel, and in long sweeping circular motions buff the skin from feet to shoulder and across the chest. Once you done, simply rinse the gloves with water and hang them up to dry.
Pro Tip: These gloves are ideal for removing fake tan or minimising tan streaks around the ankles, knees elbows and wrists.
Carbonized Bamboo Exfoliating Gloves
Despite knowing the risks associated with exposure to sun tanning Aussies can’t give up our love affair with bronzed summer skin. Up until now “safer” self-tanning options have been pungent formulations loaded with any number of questionable synthetic chemical ingredients.
Enter WOTNOT Organic Self Tan Mousse. COSMOS certified organic and toxin free for a truly safer tan. Loaded with skin loving Aloe Vera, you can achieve a beautiful deep brown (not orange) long wear tan, without the synthetic chemicals. The no breakout and non-greasy formula is for use on face and body and best of all, this tan has a pleasant and fresh citrus scent thanks to the addition of ylang ylang, patchouli and geranium. Delicious!
For streak-free application the WOTNOT Tan Application Mitt blends and buffs the tanning mousse into the skin providing an even distribution while keeping your hands clean of tanning product. These mitts really do make a huge difference to tanning application creating an even result. Best still, who doesn’t love not having to scrub your palms to prevent fake tan palms.
It’s not an Aussie summer without sunshine and the beach. As much as we love the sun, we love our skin and health more. Be sure to protect any exposed skin everyday with a mineral sunscreen. Using physical barriers from natural minerals such as zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to protect against harmful UV rays, mineral sunscreens are free of suspect chemical SPF filters like oxybenzone, octinoxate and homosalate. Mineral sunscreens are also reef safe SPF, making them safer for both you and the environment.
The range of sunscreens from People4Ocean are Australian owned and made, infused with Australian botanicals and tested under the harsh UV rays in Australia. The award winning formulas are gentle to use even on sensitive skin and consider our natural ecosystems, both our lands and the reefs. The range is pregnancy safe and suitable for children and the skin-loving ceramides and vitamins help to prevent premature ageing and signs of sun damage.
The People4Ocean Natural Vegan Sunscreen SPF50 is lightweight, 3 hours water resistant and suitable for children from 3 months. While the People 4Ocean Vegan Zinc Stick SPF 50+ is a pocket-size zinc stick designed for extreme outdoor activities. It’s 2 hours water resistant and the rich concentrated cream goes a long way, ideal for surfers and kids backpacks.
A daily dose of a quality organic body moisturiser will reward you with soft, hydrated, healthy skin and prolong the life of your tan. Fast absorbing and non-greasy, the French Girl Rose Body Silk is loaded with soothing Aloe Vera, vitamin E and only the best organic oils including Jojoba and Coconut Oils, free from fillers, petroleum derivatives and mineral oil. Used daily Rose Body Silk gives your skin a boost in hydration that leaves you feeling soft and supple and thanks to the calming essential oils, smelling divine.
Rose Body Silk
The transition from winter to spring is invigorating, but it’s important to remember after the dormant months of winter, our skin will be more suspectable to UV rays and sun damage. Prepping the skin and ensuing your SPF game is in check means not only your skin will love you but you’ll be set to bring your glowing sun-kissed skin all summer long.
With increased hand washing and drying alcohol based sanitizers our cuticles may be looking the worse for wear. Follow these top tips to treat and nourish your cuticles with natural and organic ingredients. Healthy, strong and beautiful nails, naturally.
When it comes to a DIY pedi it can be hard initially to get the same results at home that you are use to from the salon, but with the right tools and a little practice this thirty minute at home pedi is the perfect way to beach ready feet and twinkling toes.
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