Looking good - Angela Mullan of Clarins answers your beauty questions
Q: I'm just finding my feet again after a bad bout of flu; things are pretty stressful at work and I feel that I've aged about 10 years. How can I rejuvenate myself?
A: You are probably still not 100% after your bout of flu and this is making you feel stressed at work and feeling that little bit older. I can guarantee you that many women have felt the same way at some time or another. Simple steps can make all the difference and setting aside some time for yourself is essential one for you to relax your entire body. Here are some others:
1. Your hair can suffer from excessive blow-drying. Change to a moisture-rich shampoo and try out a deep conditioning treatment, which should provide immediate results to the texture of your hair and how your scalp feels.
2. Your eyes are hiding no secrets at the moment - they are probably tired, overworked and are carrying dark circles. Invest in a moisturizing gel that is specially tailored to your eyes. Clarins Eye Contour Gel is a daily treatment that reduces puffiness, minimizes dark circles and tones the eyelids. Apply a very small amount to the eye contour with light tapping motions. The tapping motion will help drain away the puffy appearance of the eyes and stimulate the eye gel to leave you with a feeling of freshness. Also try and get to bed early for a good nights sleep.
3. To reinvigorate your skin choose a gentle exfoliate to restore a healthy glow to your body. Massaging Clarins Smoothing Body Scrub onto damp skin to remove impurities and dead surface skin cells. Used on a regular basis it will leave your skin feeling soft to the touch.
4. Enjoy a bubble bath - fill the bath with warm water (but not too hot) and allow yourself at least 20 minutes to relax. Try adding Clarins Relax Bath & Shower Concentrate to calm both body and mind. The fine, creamy foam very gently cleanses the skin and helps to relieve stress and fatigue.
5. Be sure to use body moisturisers every day to keep your skin hydrated, smooth and satin-soft. Clarins Relaxing Body Balm is the perfect partner for your bath oil to leave your skin soft and supple. For everyday use go for Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion.
6. Burn an aromatherapy candle to enhance your mood. Clarins have just introduced Clarins Home Fragrance Range. Lumiere D'Ambiance Scented Candle is fragrant candle in an elegant opaque green glass jar, providing 40 - 50 hours of light.
If you build in some mild exercise into the mix your body should start to feel recharged.
Recommended Clarins products are available from Clarins counters throughout Northern Ireland.
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