SKINCARE & BEAUTY BY JANA ELSTON

There is nothing nicer than putting your feet up over the weekend or enjoying time with family and friends. Holiday season brings the traditional yummy foods and wine. Some people manage to keep things in balance, others decide to relax, enjoy and indulge. There is nothing wrong with having a great time with friends, family and enjoy a lovely meal, as long as we balance it out with nutritional healthy food and lots of fresh water. If you found however you have been feeling bloated or had a bit of a breakout, here are some skin care and well being tips to get your skin glowing. Healthy Body Detox Tips When you’re feeling bloated, the lymphatic system is sluggish, causing a buildup of water in the tissues. To get the lymphatics moving and flush the toxins out, drink 2 liters of water a day and avoid salt, sugar and alcohol (which cause water retention). Start your day with hot water and the juice of ½ fresh squeezed lemon to detox your liver and re-alkalize your body. Di...

There is so much choice when it comes to selecting the right skin care for your skin. For most of us it’s a matter of trial and error in finding something we like and that delivers results. With all this trial and error, you could be potentially harming your skin. Here are some clues that will tell you if the product is not right for you. Is the product you’re using a mainstream/ generic skincare product? Generic mainstream products that you can purchase off-the-shelf (or online) without a consultation, at best do very little, at worst could potentially harm your skin. Generic products are specifically made to be used by everyone and anyone. They do not contain sufficient doses of active ingredients to bring about a result. This is because high percentage of actives need to be prescribed by a highly trained and experienced aesthetician to ensure the products are used in the correct way, and on the right skin. If used incorrectly or on the wrong skin, the wrong product could ...