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She also believes in six skin types, not the standard combination of, oily, normal and dry; Somerville includes maturing, acne-prone, sun-damaged and sensitive in her remit and prescribes bespoke treatments to tend each. Somerville’s glowing-skin tips are: buff to enhance cell renewal, softness and receptiveness to treatment with Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment said to be the next best thing to a Somerville facial. £82, spacenk.com. Nourish straight after exfoliating, when skin is stimulated, with Kate Somerville Deep Tissue Repair full of plumping peptides and collagen-building properties, £145. Supplement with oral nutrients. My latest 'beautricious’ find is delicious antioxidant-rich Mr Jones Stunning Sofia Natural Jasmine Tea (£3.95, strawberryandcream.com).
New year brings a new you at library
Discover how to read the labels before you buy, plus tips on how to protect your skin from the sun, treatments for acne as well as vitamins that support healthy skin. Be beautiful naturally. There are more do-it-yourself tips for manicures and pedicures in Cosmo's Sexiest Beauty Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Gorgeous by the editors of Cosmopolitan magazine. Chapters on skin care, eyes, hair, nails, tanning and more make this book fast and easy to reference. We have other titles from your favourite fashion magazines, including Marie Claire Makeup. Top beauty professionals reveal their secrets to achieve a flawless complexion for the day or evening. Easy to follow makeup application instructions include step-by-step colour photographs. Read interviews with makeup artists.
You beauty! Northside beauty companies take on Asia
"Maja herbal peel is used in treatments for acne, pigmentation, anti-aging, stretch marks, sun-damaged skin and detox. The company exports its herbal peel and skincare range to Turkey, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore and Vietnam and are negotiating with companies in Europe and China for future distribution.
"The State Government and Trade Queensland identified Cosmoprof Asia 2008 as a strong vehicle for promotion of Queensland's growing natural health products and cosmetics industries in Asia. Exhibitors from around 40 countries and an estimated 20,000 international visitors attended the trade show.
"Trade Queensland's offices in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Taipei and Seoul attracted buyer delegations from their markets to attend Cosmoprof Asia and to meet with the visiting Queensland companies in Hong Kong.
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