SPRING CLEAN your face
With spring finally here, it's time to blow away winter cobwebs and give your
face a little TLC.
Here are some hints and tips to clean those pores and iron out tired lines
for a fresh, new you.
Moisture
Moisturisers protect skin by trapping in your natural moisture.
They don't have to be expensive and vitamin enriched is always good. Nivea
for Men sensitive moisturiser with chamomile & vitamins £7.35 (75ml)
great value for guys with sensitive skin and is alcohol free. Chemists nationwide
Mask
A mask once a week will give your skin a boost and help turn back time.
Time Delay revitalising cleansing mask £5 (50ml) is gentle and alcohol
free, Boots.
Better Eyes
Late nights and over-partying can take their toll on your orbs. Nickel eye
contour lift £20 (20ml) instantly reduces puffiness and banishes dark
circles. A bit pricey but worth every penny. www.mankind.co.uk
Freshen-up
Convenience is key for most guys, easyjet's Stelios has launched nine no-nonsense
grooming products, including easy4men refreshing deep cleansing wipes £2
cleans away dirt and grime leaving skin refreshed and moisturised. Boots.
Deep Clean
For a total deep clean then Zirh Clean face wash £12 (250ml) is great
at battling bacteria, lifting away dead cells and uncovering smoother, fresher
skin. Lemon oil helps with your pH balance and smells great. Moisturise afterwards.
Boots and www.mankind.co.uk
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ACTIVE
Orange, strawberry and original Flora Pro-Activ yoghurt drink
available from supermarkets, £2.39 for four.
www.florapractiv.com
We love Flora Proactive yoghurt drinks because they kill several birds with
one stone. Glug down one tasty little pot and not only do you get the digestive
benefits of those 'friendly' bacteria, it is also choc-full of plant sterols.
These, apparently, reduce the level of harmful LDL cholesterol, the stuff
that blocks up your arteries, which may be useful if you take an ARV that
affects cholesterol levels. Sterols also assist T-cell reproduction which
has to be a good thing.
What's all this then?
Nature's Plus Spiru-tein bar £1.40,
Healthforce Spirulina powder 149g £19.95,
Earthrise Spirulina tablets, 200 tablets £16.99.
Spirulina. Arthrospira platensis - algae to you.
The stuff that grows on ponds?
Similar, though this stuff is more likely to be specially farmed.
And why exactly would I want to eat algae?
Well, it is the richest and most complete source of nutrients found in any
single food containing all eight essential amino acids, twice as much protein
as chicken, ten times more beta carotene than carrots, more Gamma Linolenic
Acid (GLA) than Evening Primrose Oil, full spectrum of vitamins and minerals,
carotenoids, super oxide dismutase…
Ok, ok… but its algae. Is it safe?
It’s been eaten for over five centuries, rigorously tested over the
last 20 years and is now recommended by the WHO as safe and nutritious.
So what will it do for me?
Boost energy levels, strengthen the immune system and regulate blood sugar
levels thus helping to reduce food cravings.
And how do I take it?
You can mix the powder into fruit juice, but it tends to look a bit like pond
water…
Ah, back to ponds again.
…Or you can take it in tablets or bars.
That sounds better - where can I get it from?
Buy from the NutriCentre and benefit from their fantastic 33 per cent off
voucher.
Nice one.
