Beauty and Hair
Care for July
By Jenny Itzcovitz, Fashion and
Beauty Editor, Sixtyplusurfers


Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren is one of our national treasures. She's 63, looks absolutely stunning and is always very glamorous.

So how does she do it? Unlike many other actresses, she hasn't resorted to plastic surgery, but has her own inner beauty. She's always smiling, is keen to have a joke, and clearly has a love of life and people. And it shows in her face.
 

Her hair is cut in a simple bob with a little grey and natural looking blonde shades, bringing her face to life. A pearl rust lipstick and a little gloss helps bring out her smile. And clever use of foundation hides all the skin's imperfections.

Blusher is always important as you get older, or a little bronzer on the cheeks to bring a warm glow to your look. Try this new summery Bronzer from The Body Shop. Eyelids can be enhanced with a glittery gold shadow for evenings or tones to match your outfit. Finish with lashings of mascara to open up your eyes and complete your look.

Black mascara can often be ageing, so try brown for a change this Summer. My favourite mascara has to be from Barry M. Priced at just £4.95 it has an easy to use brush and creates curl, volume and length with the minimum of fuss.

Finish with a spray of your favourite perfume. And you too could can have movie looks like Helen Mirren.
 

Wishing you a glorious July with plenty of sunshine and wonderful days out.
 

Jenny x

SolarSmart Sun Care from Clinique

Clinique has launched its new Sun Care with SolarSmart range to protect against both UVB rays which can burn the skin and UVA rays which cause deep damage and lead to skin aging, something that not all sun creams protect against.

The new Clinique Sun Care with SolarSmart range now offers a comprehensive defense against harmful UV rays with 3:1 technology, where UVB protection is three times proportional to UVA protection.

The ratio 3:1 ensures an appropriate amount of UVA protection. Formulated with Clinique's new Proprietary SolarSmart Technology, a unique blend of photostable sun screens designed to help skin defend itself from UV assault.

"There is no harmless amount of sun exposure for the skin. Even small daily amounts of UV exposure contribute to photo-ageing and damage to the skin. In fact, we now believe that about 80% of the skin changes we perceive as 'ageing' are due to sun exposure. This is why daily sun protection is crucial all year long, regardless of season," says Dr David Orentreich, Clinique's Guiding Dermatologist.

The range of UV protection factors and forms has been designed to fit any individual's lifestyle and preference. The non-greasy sun protection formulas are oil-free, water and sweat-resistant, non-pore clogging and appropriate even for those with sensitive skin.

In addition to the new Solarsmart sun creams, Clinique is introducing its new Self Sun Collection for women who are looking for a gorgeous, believable glow without exposure to the sun's damaging rays. And, with a variety of formulations and delivery systems, Clinique offers easy-to-use, targeted solutions for every self-tan preference.

"Two-thirds of my patients seek treatment for damage caused by unprotected exposure to the sun from years before. I like to tell my patients that the safest tan comes in a bottle and that self-tanners are an excellent way to achieve the look of a tan without the harmful effects of sun exposure", concludes Dr Orentreich.

For Clinique stockist details telephone: 0870 034 2566 and to buy Clinique products online click on www.clinique.co.uk

 Radox Soul Soother Now Available in Travel Size

The Soul Soother Shower Smoothies in 50ml version is now available from Tesco. They are priced at £1.09 each.
 
Radox Shower Smoothies are a different way to revive yourself after the Summer sun.  ‘Soul Soother’ is a gorgeous summer mix of chamomile with blackcurrant and cranberry seeds to gently exfoliate. ‘Natural Balance’ a yoghurt and honey smoothie with hyssop bits to help leave your skin feeling nourished and soft.

Radox is renowned for its expertise in blending herbs and minerals to create gentle, effective products that really work. Shower Smoothies are an exciting new development for the brand, using fruit for the first time to create products that your skin will love!

Tried and tested

Soul Soother Shower Smoothies are perfect for taking on holiday. Small enough to pop into your washbag without taking up too much room, they're a neat way to stay fresh in the Summer. With a lovely scent of berries and fruity smoothies, they are quick to lather up in the shower, and left my skin feeling soft, moisturised and beautifully scented.

For more information on Radox products click on www.radox.co.uk

Papaya Body Scrub from The Body Shop

If you're looking to prepare your skin for a holiday in the sun, why not treat yourself to Papaya Body Scrub from the Body Shop.

This moisturising, cream-based gently exfoliating scrub will help you to remove dead skin cells and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.

Ingredients include Papaya seed oil to moisturise the skin, ground rice, avocado stones and kiwi seeds to exfoliate the skin. It also includes cocoa butter  which is an excellent moisturiser that melts at body temperature, leaving the skin feeling soft and silky smooth.

Use two to three times per week for maximum effect to help tone and firm the skin.

And if you're looking to tackle deep routed cellulite, you can use the scrub with together with the Cellulite Massager as shown above.

Use the massager to tackle tension, invigorate skin and help stimulate circulation in the bath or shower. Its innovatively shaped nodules massage the deeper layers of the skin, increasing blood circulation, which helps to improve the appearance of the skin.

It has a soft rubber material, which feels comfortable on the skin and moves with the contours of your body. It also features a handle that provides an effective grip.
 

For more information on The Body Shop click on www.thebodyshop.co.uk