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grant a visible glow. Advocates
even claim that the rolling
motion can help tone muscles.
Dermarollers, the spiky-looking
beauty gadgets that are famed
for fading lines and acne scars,
have also undergone a facelift
so that they, too, can be used
from the neck down. The
Swiss Clinic Resculpting
Skin Roller, £99, has 1,080
silver-plated surgical steel
microneedles. Less scary than it
sounds, rolling them over areas
like your décolletage punctures
thousands of microscopic holes
in the skin. This stimulates its
natural healing response and
kick-starts collagen production,
which increases absorption
of the follow-on Cryogel Body
Serum 3D by up to 300%,
bolstering its effectiveness.BODY AND SOUL
The self-care movement also ties into the body care
boom. The general shitshow that is 2019 – you know,
unstable geopolitical climate and all that – has you
bunkering down with at-home spa products and body
care wellness rituals. Bathrooms are now sanctuaries,
with over five million #bathtime hashtags depicting
tubs laden with floating petals and crystals. ‘Consumers
are increasingly overwhelmed by the amount of
information they’re forced to process and, in a kickback
against a culture of instant gratification, many are
opting to embrace a more mindful, slower lifestyle,’
explains Khanom. Slathering limbs with an oil isn’t
just beneficial to your dermis, it can work wonders for
your mind, making an arduous work day recede into
insignificance. ‘Just 15 minutes of self-massage can help
to reduce your stress levels,’ says aromatherapy expert
Jo Kellett. ‘It alleviates tension in the body, improves
blood and lymph flow and encourages your immune
system to work at a more optimum level. It also prompts
your body to release endorphins, rather than the stress
hormone cortisol.’ Genuinely ain’t got the time? There’s
a body care solution for you, too. A new wave of in-shower
products allow you to harness the benefits of massage
while streamlining your morning routine. Inspired by
Korean skincare, they eliminate the need to moisturise
post-shower by working with the skin’s matrix structure.
Skin is most susceptible to moisture absorption whenit’s wet because the matrix structure is open and able to
lock water in. Once dry, it returns to a tight, closed matrix
and is harder to penetrate. Massaging in Sanctuary Spa
Wet Skin Moisture Miracle, £8, before towelling
down allows you to lock in double the moisture.
Last but not least, it’s summer, so everyone wants their
body to glow as much as their face, without the hefty sun
exposure. Cue a surge of impressive body boosters that
cater to beauty’s new mood. Ouai Hair & Body Shine
Mist, £25, coats skin (and hair) in nutrient-rich oils
and squalane. Loaded with fatty acids, they’re readily
absorbed into the skin and can carry antioxidants, which
fuel cellular repair. The jojoba oil in Nip+Fab Glow
Getter Body Oil, £25, acts like a primer to create a soft,
even canvas, while shimmering golden particles give a
glorious glow. Finally, Alleven Instant Perfector, £61,
comes with a pen brush applicator so you can blur out
redness and pigmentation with tone-adapting concealer.
Body care – finally, you’re speaking our language.just like the fruit’s protective waxy layer,
shields skin from irritants. Found in
Dr Hauschka Shower Cream, £12,
its antimicrobial properties inhibit oil
production so that, after a gym session,
it’s only endorphins that surface, rather
than a smattering of spots.
Handheld jade facial tools have long
since made their way into your skincare
arsenal for reducing puffiness under the
eye, but they can also be beneficial for
your body, aiding lymphatic drainage and
improving blood flow beneath the skin to
Body care is on the
brink of a revolution
thanks to its
skin-boosting wins
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