Last Autumn/Winter my skin took a beating. You may remember my post back in April when I freaked out about my grey and sallow skin. A long winter, poor nutrition and using cheap nasty shower gel on my face had left me looking old. After seeing myself in a photograph (they never lie do they), I vowed to look after myself, to enrich my skin and find my youthful glow again.
Fast forward six months, my skin hasn’t looked better. I have been complimented at how great it looks, and even been told that I looked 10 years younger, really? Wow, even if it wasn’t true, I’ll take that – thank you!
So what has happened? Well, a mix of things really:
Water
Drinking more water than coffee – no brainer really. Water helps to cleanse the body, rid it of toxins, plus rehydrates the skin giving it a plumper appearance.
Summer
Yeah, a bit of a tan can give a rosy glow to those cheeks. That, and being outside more, breathing in fresh air and exercising, all contributes to a healthier complexion.
Regime
Gone are the days of a quick face wash with shower gel, and slap on a cheap multi-purpose moisturiser. Now I love to pamper myself, really spend time on my face and body. I’ve recently discovered Creme Divine by French brand L’Occitane. A pretty ‘egg yolk yellow’ bottle of herbal scented anti-ageing cream. They say:
With 5 patents, Divine Cream acts at the heart of cells to visibly correct all signs of ageing, for beautiful, younger-looking skin.
Used on a daily basis, it: 1. Maintain skin’s youthful potential 2. Intensely nourishes 3. Visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles by 24% 4. Give a feeling of firmer (91%) and more elastic (95%) skin 5. Reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone, to reveal a sublimated skin.
With its unctuous texture, the Divine Cream melts deliciously into the skin, giving a sensation of supreme comfort.
DIVINE RESULTS: A new breath of youth seems to come from the very heart of the skin. Bursting with vitality, it simply glows with beauty.
I’ve been using this creme for a few weeks now, and oh, the effects are marvellous. The main ingredient in the Divine Cream is Immortelle. Immortelle is known as the everlasting flower: it never fades, even after it has been picked. Its organic essential oil is rich in active molecules with unique anti-ageing properties. Over ten years ago, L’OCCITANE revealed and patented the exceptional anti-ageing powers of Corsican immortelle – the only variety that contains an incredibly high concentration of active ingredients. Not only that, it smells heavenly too!
This Winter I am upping my self care, and taking time to look after myself. Long luxurious baths, regular pedicures and hair cuts. Why wasn’t I doing this in the first place who knows? Typical mama – always putting everyone and thing before myself.
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