The Beauty Download
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##Pump it up with aloe vera!
Nature addicts swear only by this gel bursting with benefits. Ayurvedic medicine was already using the superpowers of this plant that looks deceptively like a cactus 5,000 years ago. In the Ancient Egyptian era, Cleopatra is said to have used it in her beauty routine. What makes it so successful? To withstand the most arid climates, it traps an incredible amount of water, along with sugars, vitamins and minerals, at its core. This composition gives pure aloe vera gel unparalleled moisturising properties for the skin, as well as soothing, repairing and healing benefits. It works wonders on sunburn or burns, for example. That's a lot for just one plant. But its virtues don't stop there! Taken internally, it improves digestion and combats fatigue. What more could you ask for?
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##Au Revoir, Contour!
Out with Kardashian contouring, and in with “strobing.” Strobing defines the face in a more natural way, using only highlighters like illuminators and lightweight foundation to deliver a fresh-faced glow. Achieve beautiful, luminous definition by highlighting the upper forehead, cheekbones, nose, and cupid's bow (the indent at the center of your top lip), then dusting with powder to blend and set the look. Get a beautiful and radiant complexion all year round!
Beauty Bonus: Favored by celebrity makeup artists, Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base is an even, all-natural way to get glowing. -
##Have You Tried Multi-Masking?
Created in Korea, this trend involves applying several masks at the same time in different zones of the face to target the needs of each area. A way to personalize your beauty routine, multi-masking addresses our skin’s range of requirements since not every area has the same needs. For example, use a purifying mask on your t-zone, one for anti-aging on your cheeks and neck, and a soothing, fresh mask around the contour of the eyes. With this approach to masks, the possibilities are endless…
Beauty Bonus: Pure and Radiant Mask + Super Restorative Replenishing Comfort Mask + Skin-Smoothing Eye Mask. -
##Sparkling water: the new beauty solution for dull complexions?
With too much pollution and not enough rest or sun, is your complexion turning grey? We're here to tell you about sparkling water, a Korean tradition (that originated, however, in Japan) that helps to cleanse the skin's pores. It is thought to be beneficial due to its presence in masks and make-up removers. At home, there's a homemade radiance-reviving recipe to test: plunge your face into a bowl of tap water mixed with sparkling water (half and half) for about thirty seconds to a minute. And as the bubble effect is known to tone and firm the skin, the magic gets to work!
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##The ‘Miracle Morning’, something to adopt or just a passing trend?
Does the future really belong to those who wake up with the sun? This is apparently what many fans of the bestselling book The Miracle Morning by American author Had Elrod follow to a tee from waking up at 5:30 AM, to how they exercise, meditate, read and create gratitude lists daily. And don’t forget “dedicating some time to the person you wish to become”. So how does one become a morning person? To start, try rising at dawn and motivating yourself for the day with beneficial, energising essences.
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