Deal with Menopause the Pure Beauty Way

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For many of our customers, the menopause is a very real issue and even if they’re not already in the grips of it, they know that it could be just around the corner. Some women manage to go through the menopause without too many side effects, but it can also bring a whole load of unpleasant physcal issues. We thought we’d take a look at some of the most common side-effects of the menopause, and what you can do to combat them.

Hot Flushes

Probably the most common side-effect of the menopause is hot flushes, which experts attribute to the decrease in oestrogen production in menopausal women. Hot flushes can feel really uncomfortable and can come on in waves, making sufferers feel rubbish while they’re in progress. Using a cooling spritz like Dermalogica Antioxidant HydraMist will help to cool you down and will have the added bonus of revitalising your skin in the process.

Dry Skin

Dry skin is another widely-reported effect of the menopause, largely because as the body ages it slows down on essential process and cannot retain as much moisture in the upper layers of the epidermis. Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream is a rich cream for ageing skin which will replenish moisture and stop skin from feeling dry, papery and tight.

Brittle Nails

As well as losing hydration from the skin, many menopausal women lose moisture from their nails which leads to them becoming dry and brittle with the edges flaking off. Choosing the right cream to replenish moisture to the hands AND nails is vital, and Elemis British Botanical Hand and Nail Butter does exactly this by cocooning them in precious essential oils.

Muscle Pain

Muscle and joint pain might just seem like a symptom of getting older, but it can also be directly related to the menopause. Once again, those pesky low oestrogen levels are the reason, causing inflammation and stiffness. Elemis Musclease Active Body Oil won’t be a miracle cure but will definitely help you to smooth away some of the pain and help you to relax, ridding you of those ashes and pains.

Anxiety

Anxiety during menopause can be caused by a number of things, not least of all the raft of emotions that the ebbing hormones can foist upon you. Rubbing a little Elemis Quiet Mind Temple Balm onto your temples when you need to calm your nerves and refocus your mind can really help and the powerful blend of essential oils will promote harmony, tranquillity and relaxation.

Have a Home Spa Experience with Elemis

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Going to a spa is one of our favourite indulgences, but it’s not something we’re able to do do every weekend due to time and money (mores the pity!). There’s no reason, however, that you shouldn’t have that spa experience right from your own home and Elemis have a selection of products which are perfect for giving you that spa-glow without having to step foot outside your house. Read on for our pick the the best ‘home spa’ products from the Elemis ranges:

Elemis Body Detox Skin Brush

We recommend that you begin your spa experience with a gentle brushing with the Elemix Body Detox Skin Brush; its natural cactus bristles help to reduce the appearance of cellulite by improving circulation and softening the skin. It will help you to brush away the top layer of dry, dead skin cells to allow you to treat the new skin beneath with a cocoon of moisture from all the other products you use.

Elemis Aching Muscle Super Soak

The next step is to turn your bath into a hot tub and soak your aching muscles in this Super Soak. It contains a blend of botanicals which not only help to unknot tense muscles but also to relax the mind through the power of aroma. The mixture of birch, juniper, clove, alpine lavender, wild thyme and blue chamomile, combined with sea salt will uplift and invigorate the senses whilst warming the body and recharging your muscles.

Elemis Devils Mint Body Scrub

Once you’ve finished your soak, we highly recommend giving your body another level of exfoliation to ensure that any dead skin is totally removed. This devil’s mint body scrub uses peppermint to give your skin a real “ZING!”, and literally polishes your body using only natural ingredients. We’d recommend focusing on common dry areas, such as your knees, elbows and feet to give them a really good going over.

Elemis De-Stress Massage Oil

Once you’ve awoken your mind and body, we recommend giving yourself a chance to relax once again by smothering yourself in this de-stress massage oil in long, sweeping strokes – or if you’re lucky enough to have someone around to help, get them to do it for you. This oil is intended for use in conjunction with deep breathing and calming visualisations, so try to use it in a quiet, darkened room where you can really allow yourself to relax.

Elemis British Botanical Hand and Nail Butter

For a final touch, we would recommend treating your hands and nails to their own personal coating of moisture from this hand and nail butter. Our hands are often one of the most neglected areas of our body, whilst arguably being one of the most hard-working, so ensuring that they’re properly moisturised and massaged will really add that final touch to your spa experience – you could even give yourself a manicure beforehand!

How to Get a Salon-Quality Manicure at Home

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Having a manicure at a salon can feel like one of life’s little luxuries, a pick-me-up if you’re feeling low and an oasis of calm in an otherwise busy week. However, sometimes it’s not possible to get to a salon to have your nails done, owing to schedule or budget issues and you don’t want your hands to end up looking tatty so we’ve put together some tips to help you to achieve a salon-mani look at home, so that your hands don’t need to suffer.

Prepare

Half of the work in having a manicure is getting your nails back to zero, so that they can begin the real work. This means removing old polish and giving the fingers a good coating with cuticle oil. This will soften the area and make removing ragged cuticles far easier. We’d recommend Decleor Ongles Nail Strengthening Serum, to revitalise the nails and surrounding skin. Use a wooden cuticle stick to push overgrown cuticles back and use clean nail scissors if you need a trim.

File

It’s amazing how different your hands can look when you take the time to file each nail into a neat, tidy shape and well-filed nails will be the difference between a perfect mani and a nail disaster. Use a curved nail file (NOT a metal one as these can split the nails) and only file in one direction to limit stress fractures.

Paint

Choosing the right colour is really important, as well as the TYPE of polish you use. If you want to get a really salon-like finish opt for the gel-nail dupe polishes that you find on the market as they’ll give you a more professional finish. However, if you’re not a big fan of colour or your painting skills just aren’t up to scratch, opt for a high-shine clear polish. It will give your nails a healthy sheen and make your hands look a lot more ‘finished’ than if you leave them completely bare.

Massage

Giving yourself a hand massage might seem like a really weird, or nigh-on impossible suggestion, but it’s actually surprisingly easy to give yourself a hand massage. Give your hands a liberal coating of Elemis British Botanical Hand and Nail Butter, which will not only feel great, but smell great too. Then, get to work! You can either go down the manual route and use your other hand, working into the palms and heels of your hands with your thumbs, or use something to roll your hands over like a bottle which allows you to find the pressure which feels right for you.