- Natrulift Firming Serum from the Pomegranate Power - Used with permission by The Body Shop
If the jubilant celebrations for the New Year have worn off and all you are left with is the wet and dreary weather of January, then get an instant pick me up with a range of lotions and potions. Here are Suite 101’s jewels of January that will help make this winter month tolerable.
Face
Women traditionally wear heavier make-up in cold months like January. Although it does make ladies look groomed, there can be a downside. If you use a heavy hand when applying foundation it can show lines and wrinkles more than usual. To avoid this look and get firmer looking skin try the Natrulift Firming Serum from the Pomegranate Power, £17, from The Body Shop. This has a temporary lifting effect and it leaves the skin looking more plumper and hydrated. Use it as a moisturiser during the day and under your night cream before you go to bed to see the best results.
Hands
Your skin can take a major battering in January if you do not look after it. But selecting the right hand cream can be tricky. If you do not want your cream to smell of flowers or sweet scented fruits, then opt for Crabtree & Evelyn's new Avocado, Olive & Basil Ultra-Moisturising Hand Therapy, £14. The ingredients are rich in antioxidants which makes the cream very soothing and conditioning for dry hands. The unique scent means it is bound to be popular in your household as men will not shy away from using it.
Hair
The cold wind and rain in January can ruin your locks. Help bring your tresses back life with the new Botanical Shine Treatment, £14, from Liz Earle. The treatment contains a blend of red algae, cotton extract and sumac wax which tames even the most unmanageable hair. Just 10 minutes after a shampoo will work wonders but for an extra boost leave this treatment in your hair for up to 30 minutes before rinsing.
Scent
If the winter weather is getting too much to bear, then remind yourself that spring is only a few months away with The Cherry Princess Eau De Toilette, £29, from L’Occitane. This fruity and floral fragrance evokes memories of lounging in a park, eating cherries while basking in the sunshine. Just one spray will leave you delicately perfumed with this gorgeous smell. But also try spiriting it all over your winter coat and scarf as the ultimate pick-me-up on wet and miserable January day.
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