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HYDRATION, HYDRATION, HYDRATION

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We all know the importance of keeping hydrated and the benefits extend to the whole body. Shop our targeted roundup below.

FOR THE BODY: THE ION8 LEAKPROOF 1 LITRE BOTTLE

One of the easiest way to keep hydrated – DRINK WATER! Drink the full bottle before lunch and you’re halfway to your daily target, simply refill once and drink the rest before the end of the day and you’re done. Just one pitstop at dinner to refill is all you need to keep you on track.

Buy for £13.89 from Amazon

FOR THE FACE: CLINIQUE DRAMATICALLY DIFFERENT HYDRATING JELLY

Hyaluronic acid is the hydrating elixir for the skin and its popularity has sky rocketed over the past few years. The Clinique Jelly is a super lightweight gel which is packed with Fortified with hyaluronic acid and innovative Clean Shield Technology™ (a blend of Sunflower Seed, Barley Extract and Cucumber. It offers 24hr hydration and the best part is that a little goes a long way – meaning you’re getting more for your money too!

Buy for £31 from Look Fantastic

FOR THE SKIN: EMBRYOLISSE LAIT-CRÈME FLUID

A top way to avoid dryness and redness across the body is to keep hydrated and moisturised and our favourite is from Europe’s number one, Embryolisse fluid is a brilliant way to achieve oft and supple skin. Once applied, you’re instantly treated to a velvety feel finish on the skin. This one though, has a number of benefits – everything from removing make up and soothing skin after skin exposure.

Buy for £16 from Cult Beauty

FOR THE HAIR: PHILIP KINGSLEY ELASTICIZER

It turns out that elasticzer was originally created over 40 years ago for Audrey Hepburn to keep her hair looking healthy so if it’s good enough for Audrey, it’s good enough for us! The Philip Kingsley elasticizer is enriched with castor oil and olive oil, which is high in Vitamin E and fatty acids. Generalyl,  elasticizer delivers a rush of moisture to the hair’s cuticle, helping to lock in and retain moisture. Suppleness, elasticity and bounce appear instantly without weighing down or coating the hair. Dreamy

Buy for £33 from Philip Kingsley

 

 

Your Ultimate Festival Survival Guide

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festivalstyleFrom a field in the West Country to the Nevada desert, festivals are sexy! Mud, hot pants, sun, hot pants, alcohol, hot pants.  The pressure to appeal to the opposite sex is on.  Here’s our hedonistic health kit with everything you need to make you cleaner, safer, pain-free and altogether hotter this festival season!

Talking dirty

When you are jumping up and down to your favourite band in the middle of a muddy field, oral hygiene will be the last thing on your mind. If you know that the excitement of live music will be enough for you to forget the toothbrush then why not try Oraldiet. Oraldiet is an innovative oral probiotic lozenge that contains the probiotic lactobacillus reuteri. The formulation binds to your saliva and therefore stays in the mouth – allowing you to feel fresh for longer. The presence of aloe vera gel ensures that your mouth flora kept healthy at all times, leaving you to concentrate on more important things – like which stage to visit. Oraldiet is available from www.revital.co.uk. £6.35 for 30 lozenges.

Best foot forward

Plastic wellies may be great for trudging through muddy fields, but they can cause your tootsies to sweat and smell.  If your wellies are causing a stink, try using a good foot deodorant such as Carnation Footcare’s Cool Foot spray to keep feet dry, clean and sweat-free; the perfect remedy after a day’s hard welly-wearing. Carnation Footcare’s Cool Foot spray is available from www.firstaidfast.co.uk £3.83.

 

Keep it clean

A combination of dancing, lack of showers and mud means one thing: sweat! Make sure you are the last one dancing with Thursday Plantation’s Tea Tree Deodorant. The 100% Tea Tree formulation will keep you feeling fresh and clean throughout the whole day whilst the aloe vera extract will sooth your skin during the sweatiest of musical moments. It’s also organic and aluminum free, meaning you’ll be feeling at one with nature whilst shaking your body to the beat. Thursday Plantation’s Tea Tree Deodorant is available from www.revital.co.uk £4.95 for 60ml.

Get water savvy

Shona Wilkinson, Head Nutritionist at The Nutri Centre, www.nutrticentre.com, recommends drinking plenty of water throughout the day ‘to help maintain energy levels, a clear head, and because dehydration will only worsen the effects of any alcohol you drink later on.  If the weather’s hot and sunny and you’re sweating a lot, you’ll also be losing vital salts and minerals.  Try adding an electrolyte solution to your water to maintain the correct levels. Elete Electrolyte water, £5.52 from www.nutricentresports.com makes 10 litres of hydration liquid, is 100% natural and is taste and calorie-free.’’

 

Nivea Express Hydration Primer Review

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Nivea is a brand I have been using for years. It is a classic brand with some great products in it’s range. Their new product of the moment is their newish primer, Daily Essentials Express Hydration Primer.

It comes in a pot, which I love. There is no wastage and it looks great. The texture is jelly like and it smells great. Really fresh. When you apply you feel like you are splashing your face with water. It is super hydrating. It reminds me of the more expensive Lancome Aqua Fusion moisturiser, but it is a primer.

It keeps your face fresh all day long. It does make your make up last and you can even wear it without make up. It is light and makes skin feel silky. It is a really good base. You also only need a small amount as it spreads well and it is not tested on animals. My only gripe is that it comes in a bigger box than the pot needs, which is a little misleading.

I love this primer. It is inexpensive – about £3.99 from Superdrug.com – and it is highly moisturising while keeping make up in place. A Frost favourite.