Category

Beauty

Category

There’s nothing quite as exciting as switching up your beauty regime and seeing how your appearance improves. Whether it’s a new skincare serum or nail supplement, there’s no feeling quite like being pampered.

Although the best advice to maintain healthy skin, hair and nails is to drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and eat a healthy balanced diet, there is more we can do. So, if you’re always on the lookout for new beauty products, look no further. We will explore top tips for skin, hair and nails in 2020.

Skincare

Microneedling

A relatively new tip for improving skin is microneedling, also known as dermarolling. Essentially, a wheel covered in tiny needles is rolled on the face, creating tiny punctures.

Beside keeping skin young and plump, this little gem is effective in reducing the look of scars, boosting the production of collagen and encouraging skin cell turnover. This procedure is pain free, non-invasive and gives quick results. Your face may be red for a few hours after, but this will settle.

Dermatologists have also advised that microneedling is effective when combined with topical treatments. This is because the tiny punctures in the skin allow skincare treatments to better penetrate the skin. However, having this procedure done too often can cause damage to the skin by breaking capillaries, so it’s always best to consult a dermatologist before going ahead with treatments like this. If microneedling sounded too scary for you, you can try microdermabrasion. It is a less painful, or rather a painless procedure. It does not require the use of any chemicals and is effective in removing dirt and impurities. Most importantly, there are many at-home microdermabrasion machine kits that are available in the market at an affordable price. Thus, offering a spa treatment that you can enjoy even at home.

Retinol

Also known as the fountain of youth. Seriously, if you haven’t got this in your skincare regime, you’re doing it wrong.

Retinol is a vitamin A (antioxidant), one of the very few ingredients that have been scientifically proven to prevent signs of aging, acne, hyperpigmentation, skin texture, blemishes, sun damage…the list goes on. The popularity of retinol has soared more recently, with affordable brands like The Ordinary making simple and effective ingredients affordable.

Retinol should only be applied at night-time because it becomes unstable in daylight. It’s also important not to forget to apply sunscreen everyday — retinol makes your skin more sensitive to sun damage. Even if it’s a typical cloudy day, wear it!

Q10 Cream

Q10 is an ingredient suitable for nourishing mature skin. Effective in delivering hydration and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, this cream is ideal for those seeking a natural defence against ageing. Coenzyme Q10 production reduces as you get older, so give the largest organ in your body some TLC.

Pharma Nord’s Senior Nutritionist, Frankie Brogan, discusses their ever-popular Q10 cream: “Our Q10 cream is a formula based on a range of evidence-based ingredients, shown in research to deliver skin-benefiting properties. Co-enzyme Q10 helps protect the skin from damage by free radicals and dermatological studies in Germany showed Q10 can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time. Pycnogenol contains various bioactive compounds which, in research, have shown to increase micro-circulation to the skin, help protect collagen from breakdown and enhance production of hyaluronic acid, the body’s moisturiser’. Jojoba Oil has a great affinity with human skin and leaves a velvety, non-oily feel. Apricot Kernel Oil is rich in vitamins E and A, plus fatty acids and is easily absorbed and Squalane (from olive oil) can help prevent moisture loss, ideal for damaged skin.”

Hair

Shampoo Bars

Environmental concerns appear to be spilling over into the beauty industry, with rising demands for greener alternatives, shampoo bars are becoming more and more popular.

Shampoo bars are basically bars of soap for your hair. And like bars of soap, they don’t come in plastic bottles, which minimise plastic waste. A small bar can last three times longer than a bottle of shampoo, which is more cost effective in the long run.

Harsh chemicals like sodium chloride are used in shampoo to create the lathering effect, which can simultaneously dry out your hair and leave damaging residue. Shampoo bars don’t contain these harsh chemicals unfriendly to the hair and scalp, yet still have a fantastic ability to foam.

Good for the environment and good for your hair — what’s not to love?

Nails

Biotin Supplements

Nails can tell you a lot about your health — a lack of important vitamins and nutrients can make your nails brittle and weak. Luckily, nutrient deficiencies can be easily fixed with hair and nail vitamins.

Biotin is a vitamin found naturally in foods such as egg yolk, salmon, avocado, nuts, and seeds. If you find that you aren’t getting enough Biotin-rich foods into your diet, this vitamin supplement can help encourage nail growth and health. The recommended daily dose is between 30 and 100 micrograms. There are no known serious side-effects of having too much Biotin, as it will pass through your body.

And the good news is Biotin is good for nails, hair, and skin — so why not?

You can expect beauty products to continue evolving with changing consumer expectations. So, keep your eyes peeled for other rising beauty trends because there is always something new to spoil ourselves with.

Sources

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324138.php

Ramaut, L., Hoeksema, H., Pirayesh, A., Stillaert, F. and Monstrey, S., 2018. Microneedling: Where do we stand now? A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery71(1), pp.1-14. (Accessed: 25/10/19) Available at: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1748681517302504

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7574445/Top-performing-anti-aging-skincare-ingredients.html

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/beauty/skin/the-4-serum-that-is-challenging-the-price-of-premium-skincare/

https://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/christmasgifts/fashion-beauty/shampoo-hair-soap-plastic-free-green-beauty-environmentally-friendly-a8505026.html

https://www.verywellhealth.com/biotin-for-nail-growth-89939

Christmas, whether we want to admit it or not, is fast approaching. Decorations are going up, plans are frantically being made, festive attire is being purchased and most of all Christmas lists are being written.

For #TeamCoco Chantecaille’s latest collection is on our list. Featuring limited edition products, bringing back discontented products, ensuring radiance is your key asset this Christmas and all gorgeously packaged. Gold compacts, with a rose gold inlet accompanies with a gold flake pattern in a rose gold pouch that is embossed with a C, for Chantecaille of course.

Not only do the below products make a luxurious Christmas gift but they are also gifts with a conscience, which is something we will all be aware of when purchasing presents for our loved ones this year. If you haven’t heard of Chantecaille before, their belief in the healing powers of flowers and plants, helps them build formulas on pure ingredients and smart science. They also give back to charities that protect wild species. Not only that but their products are cruelty-free, palm oil free and are vegan.

First up in the collection is Éclat Doux, a limited edition powder-balm that blurs, perfects and illuminates the skin. It mattifies whilst adding that subtle glow we all seek in the winter months.

If you’re going to have a powder, you need the brush to match. The Buff and Blur Brush is uniquely shaped, with an oversize top and flat surface, product can be buffed on for a blurring effect. It’s super soft bristles are of course vegan and are designed to grab the precise amount of product to give you a natural look.

Speaking of natural, up next in the collection is Éclat Brillant, a radiant highlighter that offers a dimensional yet subtle golden shimmer. A velvety, cream and lightweight texture allows this powder to sweep across the face for a build-able glow. Perfectly round particles give a blurring effect and diffuse imperfections, enhanced by a blend of spherical powders & polymers for a soft-focus look.

What collection or Christmas would be complete without a lipstick. Lip Cristal gives lips a velvety sparkle. A shimmer coated formula washes lips with a deep colour and metallic finish. Pearl pigments mean it feels weightless and there is no grit or irritation, just pure build-able colour that is long-lasting and leaves lips perfectly glossed. Available in ‘Rose Quartz’, ‘Carnelian Vibrant’ and ‘Cool’.

Finally is a limited edition bottle of the brands iconic Pure Roswater. The rose-adorns packaging pays homage to the brands muse; the rose. Thanks to the use of the entire Rose de Mai plant, this product is packed full of Vitamin C and anti-ageing benefits; instantly reviving and refreshing the skin. It reduces puffiness, balances the skins Ph, tones, soothes and brightens the skin, the rosewater’s, antiseptic properties also help reduce acne and inflammation.

It can be added to a face mask, remove your make up or set your make up. There are a number of other uses for this product too, such as using as a pillow spray to help you relax, use as a substitute for a perfume, to tame flyaway hairs and even to combat static.

Voila! There you have it, we’re sure there is something in this collection for everyone and you can find the collection along with all of Chantecaille’s other products on their website or in stores across the globe, just use their search tool to find the closest stockist to you and happy gifting (whether that be for you or a loved one).

Today we’re sitting down with Georgie, founder of Gg Brows about her journey from jumping head first into the beauty industry to launching a unique procedure, a range of machines and an academy!

Truly a Boss Babe we can learn from. Are you ready?

HOC: Great to meet you, Georgie! Can you tell us about your journey to running your business?

Georgie: I honestly think I was born to be a beauty therapist, I showed an interest from such a young age. I’ve always been really creative and wanted to be the best at anything I ever did. I struggled with acne as a teenager and it really drove me to learn about skin and self educate on products and treatments which drove me to going to college to study beauty therapy.

I entered the industry head first and went straight into running my own business as a mobile beauty therapist. My fiancé and my grandad encouraged me to come out of my comfort zone and challenge myself which led me onto studying Semi Permanent Makeup. Since I trained two years I have created a unique eyebrow procedure called the ‘GgBrow’, launched an SMPU Training Academy, created a range of SPMU machines and have launched a Dermal Filler clinic and academy… I couldn’t be prouder and happier.

HOC: What a great journey! What is it about Semi Permanent Make Up that you love?

Georgie: I absolutely love the reaction from my clients when they look in the mirror for the first time with their new GgBrows. I get such a buzz out of seeing the transformation and always feel so proud. I get such a strong feeling of accomplishment and always look forward to meeting the next client to achieve even more incredible and beautiful results.

HOC: I have to be honest, I find the idea of Semi Permanent Make Up a little scary…

Georgie: I can understand that and, of course, I never put my clients under pressure to have the procedure done. I really assess as to why my client has booked their appointment to help me understand what I can do for them. I always draw my client’s brows on prior to starting the procedure so that they can see exactly what they are going to look like and show them their before and after pictures so that they can see the difference. I’ve honestly been touched by so many clients who have said that I’ve changed their lives and that they couldn’t imagine not having their brows! Eyebrows can dramatically change somebody’s face and I am so glad that I have helped so many women.

HOC: How do you run your business?

Georgie: I had an extension in my first home that I bought a year and half ago last summer in order to be able to work from home. In the space of six months, GgBrows grew massively and we made the decision to covert our first home into a funky commercial property; each bedroom is now a clinic room equipped for non-surgical procedures and our old lounge has been converted into a reception area for our clients!

After my wedding next May I will search for a larger commercial premises in order to expand. We have taken on six members of staff within six months so we are desperate for more space!

HOC: That’s incredible! We understand that you also teach others, can you tell us about that?

Georgie: Early last year I started to receive messages daily from girls who were desperate for me to reach them in Ombre Brows so that they could enter the industry. I started off by offering masterclasses which I absolutely loved and very quickly realised that I had a passion for teaching! I spent months studying to teach and writing up the course content for beginner students whilst having the courses accredited and verified. It was a massively stressful process but so incredibly worth it. I now teach weekly and qualify new practitioners in a daily basis in order for them to be able to start up their own businesses! I’m so proud to be able to do this and help others complete their dreams.

HOC: Can you tell us about your other companies? How do you manage running more than one?

Georgie: In 2018 I launched Cosmedic Supplies. Cosmedic Supplies was born when I made the decision to cut out all middle men and launch my own range of machines and needle cartridges to supply to my students. We immediately expanded and made the necessary arrangements in order to be able to sell our products to the public. It’s been a massive success so far and I cannot wait to see it grow! Earlier this year I launched GgCosmetics which focuses on non-surgical procedures such as Dermal Fillers. I employed a nurse who carries out all procedures whilst I manage the company from behind the scenes. I am truly shocked at the incredible response we have had; it has led us to a massive expansion and we have made the decision to move and invest in a new and bigger premises to be able to cater for the large volume of clientele that come through the door.

HOC: What gets you out of bed in the morning?

Georgie: Everyday is different and every single client is different. I genuinely look forward to going to work and seeing what I’m going to achieve. Whether it’s a great set of eyebrows or it’s a substantial achievement within one of my other companies, it’s always an amazing feeling and fuels me to keep up the hard work!

HOC: Entrepreneurial souls are often burning the candles at both ends, as a beauty professional what tips do you have for our readers when they are feeling emotionally exhausted?

Georgie: Live a healthy lifestyle and cut out an negativity. Surround yourself with good people and keep up a regular hobby that’s nothing to do with work. Stay away from your phone past 9pm and try not to indulge in social media too much!

HOC: If you weren’t running GG Brows, what would you be doing?

Georgie: I would have definitely been be a nurse! I would have loved to have studied nursing and gone into theatres to assist surgeons. I love learning and looking after people so I think I would have had the best time!

HOC: What personal achievement of yours means the most to you and why?

Georgie: I’ve bought two properties with my fiancé.I wanted to have bought at least one house by the time I was 25 and two is something I am particularly proud of! Both have been massive projects but they have been really fun and also great distractions from work! Harry also proposed a year and a half ago and planning our wedding for 2020 has been so amazing…

HOC: Wow, so exciting to have been able to do that! What’s your ambition for the rest of 2019?

Georgie: I want to complete a new company set up. I started earlier this year and take on a new premises for my company GgCosmetics. It’s going to be tough I’m sure but I am so excited to decorate the new premises that I don’t even care how hard it might be!! I can’t wait to meet all of my new students and help them start their new careers in aesthetics

I want to concentrate on GgCosmetics for the rest of the year and take on a new premises which I’m sure will require renovating. It’s going to be tough I’m sure but I am so excited to decorate the new premises that I don’t even care how hard it might be!! I can’t wait to meet all of my new students and help them start their new careers in aesthetics.

To learn more about Gg Brows head to GgBrows.co.uk

Follow Georgie’s business on instagram:@GgBrowsUK

This season, visitors to London Stansted Airport are invited to experience the festive allure of CHANEL through an immersive shopping experience inside the CHANEL SNOWGLOBE, and #TeamCoco are super excited about this launch.

Enter the CHANEL Snowglobe

Launching in partnership with London Stansted Airport and World Free Duty, guests are welcome to step inside the life size CHANEL SNOWGLOBE where there is much to do and guests will be able to personalise gifts and cards with a complimentary, hand-written message by an expert calligrapher.

Also within the CHANEL SNOWGLOBE guests can indulge in mini makeovers with the CHANEL Holiday collection from a CHANEL makeup artist and have a complimentary hand and arm massage – which is perfectly timed before anyone boards an onward aeroplane.

A Festive Shopping Extravaganza

‘We are thrilled to launch the CHANEL SNOWGLOBE, the first of its kind to open in an airport and a wonderful moment for visitors to begin the festive season. London Stansted Airport has evolved dramatically in recent years and is now a great destination for this immersive shopping experience.’
Olivier Nicolay, Managing Director CHANEL

‘The pop-up is arriving just in time for the excitement of the festive travel season and we’re delighted that our travellers will get a first glimpse of the designer Christmas range and limited-edition pieces while planning their festive shopping.’
Aboudy Nasser, Commercial Director London Stansted Airport

‘We’re delighted to be part of this exciting trinity project with CHANEL and London Stansted airport. Customers will enjoy discovering the CHANEL Christmas gift lines and will appreciate the opportunity to personalise their gifts and purchases to make them even more special.’
Delphine Poultney, Head of Beauty in the UK for World Duty-Free

Coco Crush

Long hair is timeless, and those who want this style for themselves can’t help but be envious of others who have strong, shiny locks. Not all hair is the same, and not everyone can grow out their mane without it looking like a bird’s nest. It is possible with rigorous maintenance and application of products, but who has all that time? However, the benefits of hair extensions offer a convenient solution to achieve the desired look without the hassle of extensive maintenance.

Hair extensions, also called artificial hair integrations, help add volume or length to human hair. There are many types of hair extensions, ranging from synthetic to human hair. They can be attached using different methods, including taping, clipping in, weaving, and fusion, among many others. The price range varies, but generally, weaves made with natural hair are much more expensive, but they are considered better than synthetic ones.

No matter what type of application, the quality of the hair matters. Here are reasons to pick hair integration systems or human hair extensions.

They Blend Better

Hair extensions are meant to add length, volume, or both. The aim is to make them blend better with your natural hair, and one of the biggest hurdles to achieving that is your current cut. Color and texture are something to look out for, but with the wide range of hair weaves, there’s almost always something for you.

Authentic human hair additions blend well and can be quite impossible to differentiate from your own. Synthetic hair additions are cheaper and can do the job, but they can’t offer the same seamless and effortless mixing that natural hair extensions can.

There are styling techniques and tricks to help hair extensions blend better. For example, curling can help make them look undetectable. A low or high ponytail can help make extensions blend naturally too. As for straightening, it depends on the haircut and the quality of extensions because a supersleek hairstyle can make bad hair extensions stand out even more.

They Offer Styling Versatility

Certain hairstyles require some volume or length, and not everyone can achieve that. Professionally installed hair extensions offer that kind of versatility, which enables both men and women to have the hairstyle, cut, or color of their dreams. Natural weaves in tape-in form are best used for this scenario for a lot of reasons.

Natural hair extensions can take color with little to no problems because they behave the way hair should. Tape-in extensions have thinner bases, so they’re easy to apply and remove. They’re a perfect option for those who have thin or damaged hair and don’t want to see further breakage. Additionally, it takes less time to get tape-in extensions.

There’s less bulking at the scalp with tape-in extensions, and that flexibility allows you to rock any hairstyle you want effortlessly. You can check out some examples by clicking here.

They Last Longer

The expected life span of synthetic extensions is 60 to 90 days or two to three months. Natural hair extensions can last up to 24 months or three years. Although synthetic hair weaves are cheaper, they may cost more in the long run. That happens if you like getting extensions constantly every six to eight weeks after your hair has grown out.

Human hair extensions may cost a lot more, but they’re durable and come with better advantages than their artificial counterparts do. Taking care of it will extend its life even more.

If you love having hair extensions for most of the year, it is better to get human hair additions because you pay for the quality, convenience, and ease. Additionally, good-quality tape-in hair extensions are reusable!

Bottom Line

Some people may consider hair extensions a luxury rather than a necessity. Those same people may have had beautiful hair their whole lives. They may not understand the importance of it for others who’ve spent too much time and effort to have good hair days.

Rocking a beautiful mane means having more self-confidence and a positive outlook to conquer life. Quality is something to consider when getting hair extensions, so human hair is ultimately the way to go. Saving money is good, but what good is saving several dollars if you need to contend with your new hair every morning?

What are your thoughts about human hair extensions? Share your answers below.

Photo URL: https://unsplash.com/photos/2LnzEy4om3U

There’s much more to a smile than simply showing your pearly whites – a nice smile can not only affect how you feel but also how others react to you. This means that it can affect all aspects of your lifestyle, from your job to your relationships. Plus, it only takes a moment to smile, but it can make somebody’s day, including yours too. In short, it can encourage positive thinking, and it can boost your confidence as well. If you’d like to improve your smile even more then you should consult a local orthodontist, who can answer any questions you may have, helping to get the smile you need. If you need an extra reason to smile today, here are a few you should think about.

Smiling can improve your dating chances

If you happen to be single or dating, you probably agree that your date’s physical appearance does matter to some extent. Of course, personality is still more important, and there are many other details that should come before looks. But in the end, you still want to be with somebody you’re attracted to physically. Plus, smile, posture, and eyes are very often the first things you will notice on a person, so one’s appearance plays an important role in making the right first impression. On the other hand, one’s unpleasant physical detail, like bad teeth, can also distract you from their sense of humor or kind nature. If you are looking to enhance your smile, such as fixing your bad teeth, be sure to drop by dental clinics like https://smilesbd.com/for treatment. All in all, a nice smile can improve your dating chances, and you’re bound to feel much more comfortable with your date if you know that you have it.

Smiling can make you more likable

When having a conversation with somebody, whether it is your business colleague, friend, or somebody you’ve just met, smiling plays an important role in the conversation. It makes you appear more interested in socializing, and it makes you seem friendlier as well. It also shows the person you’re talking to that you like them, understand them, and actually enjoy chatting with them. In other words, smiling makes you look like somebody they might like spending time with, as everybody likes being around positive people. If you feel you have low confidence or self-esteem in regards to your smile, you can always search online for a local Dentist Hamilton, or wherever you live, to help correct any dental issues and bring improvements to your conversations.

Smiling can improve your career opportunities

Succeeding in any business field often depends on how well you can communicate with your employees, colleagues, potential partners, clients, etc. You need to be able to impress people, and to do that, you need to have a nice smile, among other things. You need to actually look confident, and confident people are not afraid of smiling. Australians, for example, are aware of this, which is why they would often consult a professional orthodontist in Wollongong regarding their oral health. After all, sometimes you need a bit of professional help in order to have the kind of smile that would leave a great impression every time you show it. Finally, research has also shown that smiling at your colleagues can increase productivity in the office, so there’s one more reason to smile at work.

Smiling boosts your mood

Studies have shown that smiling can improve your mood, even if you don’t really feel like doing it. The thing is, your brain can’t tell when the smile is genuine and when it isn’t, so any kind of smiling does the trick. Improving your mood also means boosting your self-esteem, as you can’t really feel confident when you’re not feeling good. Moreover, smiling is also contagious, so you wouldn’t be improving only your mood – you’d also improve other people’s mood as well. And by making others smile, you can boost their self-esteem as well. So, essentially, you can create a positive loop of smiling, raising the spirits of everybody around you, and boosting your own confidence.

Smiling can make you look younger

Whether you’re a guy or a girl, smiling can make you look younger. This is because the muscles you use for smiling help lift up your face. Also, smiling faces are usually rated as more attractive, so they are naturally associated with youthfulness, beauty, and positive energy. Therefore, when you smile, you are more likely to be judged as younger than you are and generally more attractive. Additionally, as people age, most of them put more effort into looking younger. And while beauty creams, nice clothes, and a healthy diet can help, the thing that can help the most is having a nice smile and not hesitating to show it.

People often underestimate the importance of having a nice smile, since a bad smile is easy to hide. However, considering how much you can benefit from showing it in both your professional and personal life, your smile is not something you want to keep hidden. So, make sure it’s as healthy as it could be, don’t be afraid of smiling, and your self-esteem is bound to benefit from your smile in more ways than one.

Are you someone who is hard on her nails, constantly keeps nails polished or someone who forgets that these even exist while going about our daily lives? For all types, it is very important to know that nails are made of the same protein ‘keratin’ as hair, and when we are so gentle and compassionate with our hair then why not our nails!

Having healthy and well maintained nails give you that elegant look and makes you come across as someone who is well kempt. And let’s agree, all of us women secretly wish to have gorgeous nails that are well groomed and are beautiful. So here are a few tips to achieve healthy nails :

Trim your nails regularly

Clipping your nails is equally important as is trimming your hair. Nail growth is hindered if you do not trim your nails regularly. If you are someone who likes to keep long nails, it is important for the health of your nails that you file them regularly so that not only are they in shape but also stay clean.

Some may even experience breakage and snags which is why it is wiser to maintain a length that is suitable to you.

Keep your hands moisturised

Do you forget to apply moisturiser on your hands and body after a bath or face wash? The answer, in most cases would be a ’No’, then why forget to moisturise your hands after every wash!

It is smart to keep a travel size hand lotion in your handbag and on your work desk and whenever you wash your hands, apply lotion on them. Do not forget to give special attention to nails and cuticles.

Do not pick at your cuticles

We understand that it is very difficult to resist the urge of picking at your cuticles but cuticles have a very important purpose to serve – they seal the base of your nail. When you pick at them too much, it exposes your nails to bacteria and thus infection.

If it gets too much and you really can’t resist the urge, you can remove cuticles once a week with a wooden cuticle remover and apply lotion on your cuticle afterwards.

Eat a healthy diet

Not many fashion tips for women would include this, but a healthy diet is very important for healthy nails. Some of us have experienced white spots on the nails or easy breakage of nails which may be due to the deficiency of minerals in your body making your nails discoloured or weak.

A diet that is good for the nails would ideally include a lot of proteins and vitamins that give you the required nutrition for your nails.

Give your nails a base coat

Many of us are either too lazy or running out of time to give our nails a base coat before applying polish. This is something that should not be compromised with. Giving a base coat prevents your nails from turning yellow or staining. It also makes your polish last longer. A useful tip no?

Use protection while doing chores

Gardening, washing dishes or clothes can expose your hands to harsh chemicals and leave your hands dry. Too much hot or soapy water can weaken your cuticles and nails. It is advisable to wear plastic, rubber or vinyl gloves while doing these chores so that not only your nails are protected but also the loads of care you gave to your hands is not washed off.

Give your nails a break

Women just love to paint their nails and switch from one shade to another, but did you know that it is important to give your nails a break?

Constantly applying paint on your nails can weaken them, make them yellow, and even cause them to break. Giving them a break would mean giving your nails some time to rest and repair. Keep your nails free during times when you do not plan to go out and leave polishing for partying.

Do not overlook the importance of taking care of your nails as these are also one of the body parts that define your looks. Armed with these tips, you will now be able to take better care of your nails.

In response to the increasing number of well informed and socially conscious consumers, Avon launches Distillery, a range of vegan-friendly skincare and make-up products composed of concentrates crafted through a rich distillery process that delivers nature’s potency at its fullest.

Formulated without any alcohol, fragrance, artificial dyes, mineral oil*, essential oils or chemical sunscreens*, each product contains an average of 15 ingredients that are distilled, a process that increases and powers up the concentration and pigments in the products.

Avon’s Director of Regional Colour and Facial Skin Care Product Development, Anthony Gonzalez says; “With Distillery, we believe in pure and potent beauty. We’ve selected pure ingredients at the highest levels to deliver a potent concentration.”

The new collection is composed of a number of products, which combine high-performance, vegan-friendly ingredients with beautiful textures, environmentally conscious packaging and an ethical mindset.

Avon Distillery Skincare includes:

Clean Break Cleanser

Infused with apricot oil, mango butter, cocoa butter and cucumber extract, this vegan cleanser works to gently melt away stubborn make-up and impurities to reveal gorgeous, supple skin. Priced at £15 (50ml).

Purify Facial Oil

Instantly renew the look of dull and congested skin with the sumptuously silky Purify Facial Oil. Made using a blend of 95% jojoba oil, vitamin E, phytol and cloudberry extract, your skin will look brighter & feel revived. Priced at £22 (30ml).

Vitamin C-Shot Powder

Vitamin C is at its purest, most potent and effective in powder form. A pure shot of this vitamin C face powder to your moisturiser will leave you with brighter, more luminous looking skin. Oh, and we also added in some vitamin E for extra oomph. Priced at £22 (5g).

Shade The Day SPF25 Day Cream

With 100% pure mineral sunscreen and 100% plant-based glycerine, this multitasking, mattifying moisturiser really does it all. And with distilled rose extract, it’s super-gentle on sensitive skin. Priced at £18 (30ml).

Sleep Potion Night Cream

With niacinamide to shrink pores, as well as 100% plant-based glycerine and sodium hyaluronate, this crystal-clear cream drenches your skin in 48-hour moisture, so you wake up glowing. Priced at £18 (30ml).

Keep your eyes peeled for a follow-up makeup launch by Avon Distillery in early 2020, including Shadow Shot Eyeshadow, Pressed Powder, Lash’d Up Mascara, and Lip Rush Lip Tint.

All available from www.avon.uk.com

We all have our own routine when it comes to skincare, we often just add a little moisturiser and head out the door, on other occasions we spend more time in the morning doing a cleanse, tone, and moisturise, and very occasionally we do the whole 7-step skincare routine that involves using a pre-cleanser, serum, eye cream and lip balm alongside the traditional cleanser, toner, and moisturiser.

Like all women and men who take care of their skin, #TeamCoco rarely take time to do the full 7-step skincare regime, but when we do, it’s like we’ve been for a relaxing and toning facial. So, what are you waiting for? Get your skincare products out and enjoy an evening in with just you, your bathroom mirror, and lots of gorgeous products.

We have compiled a list of a few of our favourite skincare products to assist with your 7-step skincare guide.

Pre-Cleanser / Make-up Remover

Using a pre-cleanser or a good makeup remover is essential to get your skin ready for the full skincare routine and helps to remove the top layer of makeup along with general dirt from the day’s elements.

Kind Natured Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel, priced at £8 (150ml), available from www.kindnatured.com or www.boots.com

Cleanser

Using a second cleanser is excellent for getting deeper under the layers of ingrained makeup, it can help to remove unwanted oils, and will also give a deep cleanse.

Clockface Beauty Facial Cleansing Balm, priced at £32 (120ml), available from www.clockfacebeauty.com

Toner

A toner will cool the face, and it will correct and balance the pH of your skin. A good toner can also help to close pores and fully clean the pores, resulting in little to no acne.

Alteya Organics Hydrating Flower Toner in Rose & Mullein, priced at £13 (120ml), available from www.lovelula.com

Serum

Using a serum straight after a toner will offer your skin valuable moisture, which in turn will give a firmer appearance and a smoother texture. A serum may even help to minimise pores.

Jane Scrivner Bioluronic Buzz, priced at £32 (50mg), available from www.janescrivner.com

Moisturiser

A moisturiser will not only prevent your skin from drying out throughout the day or night, but it will keep your natural waters and natural oils (that are good for your skin) within your skin’s surface.

Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentré Nourishing Moisturiser, priced at £20 (75ml), available from www.boots.co.uk or www.selfridges.com

Eye Cream

Using an eye cream on the delicate skin around the eye can help to slow the appearance of fine lines and even wrinkles, and it can also remove puffiness and dark circles from under the eye.

111SKIN was founded by Dr Yannis Alexandrides, a cosmetic surgeon who specialises in facial surgery, he also specialises in non-surgical procedures and looked to produce his own skincare products, the result is the brand 111SKIN.

111SKIN Sub-Zero De-Puffing Eye Duo, priced at £75 (20ml), available from www.111skin.co.uk or www.harrods.com

Lip Balm

We think of using a lip balm when our lips feel chapped, sore, or dry, but if you add a lip balm into your skincare routine you won’t regret it. A lip balm will hydrate, nourish, and seal in moisture to the most exposed part of your body. A perfect end to your 7-step skincare routine.

Lancôme Absolute Precious Cells Silky Lip Balm, priced at £43 (15ml), available from www.lancome.co.uk or www.harveynichols.com

We all have those days when our skin isn’t as glowing as we’d like, even huge celebs like the Kardashian and Jenner sisters, or the Hadid sisters have problems with their skin on occasion, but what quick fix solutions do you have that will instantly offer some much needed care to help your skin feel happy again?

#TeamCoco are all about self-care and spending time relaxing and doing an in-depth skincare routine, but there are times when a simple quick fix is needed, and who doesn’t love a little beauty product that can help immediately with a skincare issue!

We have compiled a list of our favourite ‘3 Quick Fix Skincare Solutions’ that can help straightaway.

Acne and General Facials Skincare Issues

Our first product is Silver Spray by Colloidal Earth

The Silver Spray is great for the treatment of acne and skin issues, which are often associated with the menstrual cycle. No known disease-causing organism can live in the presence of traces of silver. Thus, colloidal silver has a plethora of benefits for the skin: it boasts anti-microbial effects, antibacterial properties, antiviral, is anti-fungal and can be used on the face to get rid of acne, scars, and blemishes quickly.

We love this quick fix skincare solution!

Priced at £22.99 (50ml), available from www.colloidalearth.com

Dark Spots around the Face and Eyes

Our second is in fact three products: Dark Spot Correcting Trio by ZENMED

Remove unwanted dark spots, freckles, and hyperpigmentation by using this Doctor-formulated, medically approved skin lightening and dark spot correcting serum combined with the oxygenation benefits of microdermabrasion.

This is a little miracle quick fix trio!

Priced at £48, available from www.zenmed.com

Lips, Elbows, Knees, Heels and Ankles

Our third product is Wonder Balm by Rabot 1745 Beauty

This multi-tasking balm will become your handbag’s best friend. Featuring essential oils, this handy balm does everything from moisturising parched skin and lips, to taming eyebrows and softening cracked cuticles. Our personal favourite tip is to use it on dry elbows and knees. Housed in a beautiful reusable bamboo pot.

This is a perfect quick fix!

Priced at £9.95 (30ml), available from www.rabot1745beauty.com