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The sporting life
Skin has different needs in summer. When you hit the tennis courts, jog the parks, or canoe Canada’s fantastic rivers, a shift in attitude is a must. Go easy on moisturizing as the higher temperatures naturally increase oil production. Step up exfoliation
as wind and sun can make upper skin layers dry.
Two or three times a week, buff away dead skin cells on the face with 1 St. Ives Green Tea Scrub. Its finely ground olive pits leaves skin baby smooth. Next, apply 2 Neutrogena Age Shield Face Moisturizing Repair SPF 55, a serious skin defender that works well when you spend extra time in the sun. Sunscreen
application is key, every two hours to keep the protection going. Sunscreen works best next to the skin, wait a few minutes for it to absorb and adhere before applying moisturizer. A good summer choice is
3 Aveeno Fresh Essentials Nourishing Moisturizer SPF 30, its Southernwood extract strengthens skin’s moisture barrier and gives cells a replenishing repair boost.
Finally, make skin look flawless with
4 L’Oréal Paris Magic Smooth Soufflé Makeup for a ‘barely there’ look and feel. Ideal for fresh summer looks to let your sun-kissed glow shine through.
Outdoor summer exercise can damage hair. Sun, pollution, oils + more frequent shampoos can result in split ends and frizziness. 5 Nexxus ProMend, a complete line of styling, conditioning and cleansing products, promises to repair split ends with regular use.
Working girl
Tap into summer style in the office with these feel good grooming products.
6 Revlon Scented Nail Enamels capture the aromas of summer in funky brights and pretty pastels with shades like hot pink and papaya. Then carry summer into the boardroom with a new lighthearted scent
7 Daisy Eau So Fresh from designer Marc Jacobs. The juicy top notes of grapefruit, raspberry and pear are balanced with jasmine, rose, apple blossom, musk and plum. Hours in front of a computer + more daylight + sun = tiredness and fine lines. The light formula of 8 Nivea Anti-Wrinkle Q10 Plus De-Puffing Eye Roll-on works with the skin’s own CoQ10 energy complex to fight under eye signs of fatigue and wrinkles.
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Or, treat yourself to 9 NeoStrata Instant Invigorating Eye Masks. These mini masks sit perfectly under the eye to deliver nourishing ingredients to tackle puffiness + vanish that tired look in minutes. To camouflage the effects of late nights and less-than-perfect skin, lighten up with
10 Maybelline FIT Me Foundation. It glides on smoothly for a flawless look that appears natural.
Beach Bound
When you head to the beach, go clean and virtually bare-faced with products that have just a hint of colour like 11 Revlon ColorBurst Lipglosses.
Keep your skin clear and in tip-top shape with the 12 Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System. The automated brush revives skin, providing gentle cleansing + promotes surface cell turnover while it exfoliates. Give lifeless, dull skin cells a fresh healthy glow with an exfoliating body scrub; essential prior to using a self-tanner. Apply 13 Nuxe Body Scrub every two to three days for ultimate softness.
Going to bed with makeup on is the ultimate beauty sin that creates breakouts and enlarged pores. 14 Marcelle Essentials 3 in 1 Cleanser is fast + removes stubborn mascara, lipstick and foundation while it tones skin.
Seaside heat and humidity can make the hair shaft swell and become unruly. Tame your hair with the 15 TRESemmé Climate Control Line.
The single most important item to pack for the beach is sunscreen. It’s the best anti-aging cream. There’s no such thing as a healthy tan. A tan is the body’s response
to injury from the sun. It’s easier to prevent damage than repair it. 16 La Roche-Posay Anthelios is a line of high SPF sunblocks formulated with Mexoryl SX, an effective ingredient against UVA and UVB rays, + tropical plant extracts from Senna alata. The lightweight texture is easy and comfortable to wear. Pure
summer bliss! H&L
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