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“September is the perfect time to adopt a more office appropriate appearance. For those who have not shaved in a while, invest in a high quality shaving product like our Ultimate Comfort range - perfect for skin that is no longer accustomed to regular shaving. Fragrance is important too. A lingering waft of scent can transport us to another place so a spritz of Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes cologne can help with those post-holiday blues.” Michael Symeon, Truefitt & Hill, master barber, truefittandhill.co.uk
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LONDON The city’s experts share the products they’re currently coveting and their seasonal tips
NUTRITION TIPS FOR CONGESTED SKIN FROM JESSICA SHAND
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Water is critical for the process of proper digestion. Adequate intake is important for healthy bowel movements, as well as helping with the nutrient absorption from your food. Aim for two litres a day. Starting your day with a cup of coffee without any food is not ideal for your system functioning and can negatively impact your skin. When we wake up our body needs hydration. As caffeine is a natural diuretic, it counteracts hydration. During the summer months this is important as we are more dehydrated.
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LONDON IRENE FORTE’S DAILY SKIN ROUTINE EXPERT “I start the morning with water and my Almond Cleansing Milk. I
then splash the Helichrysum Hyaluronic Toner on and pat my skin to boost circulation and balance the skin’s PH. I then use the Hibiscus Serum. The Almond Eye Cream comes next and then I finish with the Prickly Pear Face Cream. In the evening, I use the Hibiscus Serum, followed by the almond eye cream. I will then use the Hibiscus Night Cream with some self-massage techniques using pressure points and my knuckles to work into the muscles. ireneforteskincare.com 20 The London Magazine
Use an antioxidant vitamin and acid blend targeted serum to reduce congested skin. Clarity Concentrate by Luneia is the magic ingredient in my anti-congestion skin routine. This serum boosts the skin with vitamins to brighten and protect. @eatnourishandglow
