Top Products For Busy Lifestyles

Blast Coldsores in one zap…

Wherever you're jetting off to this summer, if you're hoping for some holiday romance the last thing you need is a whopping great big cold sore. After all let's face it, it doesn't matter how well you try to hide it, a cold sore is a sure-fire way to miss out on even the slightest bit of lip action.
 
Around 95 percent of the population is thought to be affected by cold sores. The virus is most typically contracted during childhood, with subsequent break-outs often triggered by stress, illness and injury – basically anything that lowers your immune system. Some women even find they get cold sores during their period.
 
However, if you catch a cold sore early enough – that is, before a blister forms –  you can stop it in its tracks with a new, handy gadget called Herpotherm.
 
This neat, lipstick-sized device blasts the virus with enough heat to kill it (around 50 to 51ºC). Simply place the end of the Herpotherm wherever you feel the telltale tingling, prickly sensation on your lips, and in around four seconds you're done. And once you've cleaned the Herpotherm with a disinfectant wipe, it's ready for use again if the tingling sensation persists. No greasy creams or ointments, just a four-second blast of heat and it's bye-bye cold sore. 

 
The Herpotherm cold sore treatment device costs £34.99 (inc p&p) from www.coldsore-away.co.uk
  

The cream you can use anywhere...                                                        

Organic Gunge from Charles Jordi is a must-have product for all those wanting a hassle-free beauty regime. Wave goodbye to hand creams, foot creams and lip-balms, as this pot of magic miraculously works on all these areas, leaving your handbags clutter-free.  This product can be applied from head-to-toe, even including lips and scalps which are in need of serious pampering.  And a little goes a long way….

Organic Gunge contains some of the most effective ingredients to soften and pamper the skin, including cocoa butter, murumuru butter, lavender oil and beeswax. All of which have been purchased from small independent Eco-Fair Trade friendly growers and farmers, from developing countries including Nambia, Ghana and Southern India.

Organic Gunge : £16.95

 Charles Jordi Organic Gunge, for availability call 0845 260 8005

Best For Speed..

Germaine de Capuccini has developed their latest Express Make-up Removal Water, for women with no time.

Express Make-up Removal Water is one product with three actions. It effectively removes all traces of eye make-up and lipstick, gently takes away all traces of foundation and powder and finally works as a toner to prep the skin for moisturisation.

Express Make-up Removal Water incorporates surface-active agents derived from olives and proteins and complements the skin’s natural balance. This gentle make-up remover doesn’t dry the skin out, but actively works to rehydrate the skin leaving a pleasant sensation of cleanliness, freshness and comfort and is perfume and alcohol-free.

Ideal for all skin types, Express Make-up Removal Water is ophthalmologist and dermatologist tested and approved so is ideal for sensitive skin.
 £28.50

                   
 Instantly Brighten Up Complexion

Ginvera Green Tea skincare products are perfect protection for busy professionals on the go.

They have a whole fab skincare range, but their most outstanding product, has to be their 'Marvel Gel.' (R.R.P-£15 for 30g-  £25 for 60g)

This gel is brilliant for getting rid of unsightly black heads which you don’t want cropping up in your wedding photos.

You simply apply it to clean, dry skin, in gentle circular motions, and your dead skin cells rub right off, leaving you with really clean pores. Unlike other deep pore cleansers, Marvel Gel is gentle on the skin, thanks to its wonder ingredient green tea. It is available online (www.happybabble.com) and in selected salons

Late nights in the office?

Try YSX Reduce Puffiness Eye Gel (£24.95) – this groundbreaking gel uses anti-oxidant and salt minerals to effectively combat puffy eye bags and dark circles under the eyes. Discolouration gradually fades and skin density is strengthened as cell build up is eliminated.

All products are available from www.lifes2good.co.uk or by calling 0845 399 0037 and also Superdrug Stores

Beat the Bloat

If you’re chained to your desk for more than 8 hours a day, it’s often hard to find the time and energy levels to get the exercise you need to stay in tip top shape.

 e’lifexir Flat Tummy plus®, is a handy prebiotic that contains fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), which are soluble fibres naturally found in fruits, vegetables and cereals.  The FOS are not absorbed by the body, and therefore reach the intestines unchanged.  Here they are fermented by the good bacteria in the gut, which then multiply and flourish to help ease bloatedness and a bulging bell

E’lifexir Flat Tummy plus® costs £8.99 for 30 tablets, and is available in UK and Ireland from Holland & Barrett, all good health food and GNC stores and direct via mail order. For all queries please call the UK Helpline on 0845 601 8129 or visit the website and online store at www.naturesdream.co.uk

Sleep deprivation leaving you with more bin-liner sized eye bags?

Garnier have created the first ever roll-on to hydrate, cool & refresh tired-looking eyes.

Enriched with Caffeine, the roll-on is a handbag must-have, great for on-the-go women. The cooling moisturiser contains Caffeine and Pro-vitamin B5 for a bright eyed look!
 

£9.99 :Available at all good beauty outlets