Perfect Pins
Words by Armand 03/07/2007
As the temperature rises so do the hemlines! So I’m going to tell you how to achieve perfect pins. Firstly, you must always look after the skin on your body as you would the skin on your face. So invest in a good exfoliator and apply twice a week to eliminate dead skin cells. This is essential as not only will it allow your moisturiser to absorb more easily, but it also enables you to tan more evenly. To keep your skin hydrated try Origins Shedonism or Crème de la Mere body cream. Both of these are easily absorbed and are nourishing for the driest of skin types.One of my favourite budget buys is Body Shop’s Rice Scrub, which is just as good as some of its pricier competitors. When applying this pay special attention to knees, shins and heels; then use a body brush to sweep along the body and towards the heart, as this helps with circulation.Many women suffer from the dreaded “C” word, which of course is cellulite. This can make you feel self-conscious, especially when you head for the beach. There are many products on the market now which can help alleviate this problem, all with varying results. One of the latest is Sisley’s Cellui-Pro, which claims to help burn up the fat as if you were exercising. Now, of course, this product should be used and applied alongside a sensible diet and real exercise. Also, drinking eight glasses of water a day will help your body drive through toxins and therefore improve the appearance of your skin. The simple act of massaging a cellulite product will help the appearance of your skin.Parts of the body that are regularly forgotten are your feet. Bright nail varnishes like coral and fuscia pink are back with a vengeance (black is so last season) so those tootsies are going to be on show in the latest designer mules or wedges. Bliss have a fantastic foot balm which really does help to soften and soothe over-worked feet.If your legs never seem to tan then try Lancôme’s Star Bronzer spray for legs, which is transfer-resistant and comes in two shades, but do remember that this is instant colour and will wash off.Finally, to create a shimmering effect to the body try Armani’s new Golden Body cream. Alternatively if you want one that you can use on your face, hair and body then you could try Phyto Touche Sun Glow by Sisley. And for all you bargain-hunters grab hold of the models’ favourite: Palms Coco Body Cream.In the meantime, this month's must-have product is Mac’s Makeup Fixer, which is perfect for you to look cool when things start hotting up.
