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Top-to-toe tips and tricksClean slate: First, lower the shower
temperature to minimise dehydration, then
reach for a “pH-balanced cleanser that
uses gentle foaming ingredients
to remove chlorine and salty seawater”,
advises Jurlique’s Australian education
specialist Danielle Williams.Scrub-a-dub: “An exfoliant with rounded,
natural granules can be used three times
per week,” suggests Williams. “For a
deeper scrub, apply on dry skin and
remove in the shower, or, for a weekly
treat, lower yourself into a warm oil bath
and allow the exfoliant to ‘melt’ off.”Lotion pictures: Increased humidity
usually means less moisturising is required;
however, “if you have dry skin or are prone
to eczema, then continue as normal,” says
dermatologist Dr Francesca Tefany, who
notes you may want to skip heavy creams
(which can clog pores) and go for lighter
lotions and aerated creams. Want an extra
sheen on exposed limbs? Layer on an oil.Smooth operator: Exfoliate prior to hair
removal to “ensure all excess dead skin has
been removed and hair tips are extended”,
says Williams. Keep skin moisturised to
help prevent ingrowns. If you prefer laser
hair removal, Dr Tefany recommends
leaving treatments for the cooler months.KNOW THIS
“It’s impor tant
to rinse off any salt
or chlorine before
moisturising”- Dr Francesca Tefany, dermatologist
body
3 Tr i l o g y Botanical Body Wash, $27.95. 4 Bio Oil, $34.99. 5 Estée Lauder Bronze
Goddess Whipped Body Creme, $80. 6 Sukin Renewing Body Scrub, $14.95.HIT THE SPOT
Elbows + knees + heels: “These tend to have
thicker skin and are subject to more friction, so
they can withstand a richer moisturiser, especially
at night,” explains Dr Tefany; try Jurlique
Rose Love Balm (2), $16. Doing this can also help
“boost the performance of body exfoliants by
pre-softening dry skin, which allows it to be
removed much more easily”, says Williams.Darkened armpits: This can be linked to
pre-diabetes or hormonal issues, so first make sure
you exclude any underlying medical problems.
Other factors could be your shaving methods,
or deodorants and antiperspirants with artificial
fragrances (Williams suggests switching to a
hypoallergenic or aluminium-free one). “Retinol
creams might help improve the pigmentation,
and you should minimise sun exposure as it
can darken the pigment,” says Dr Tefany.Décolletage + shoulders + back of the neck:
These areas are exposed to the sun on a daily basis,
making them prone to burning, so apply and
regularly reapply SPF – try Avène Hydrating
Sunscreen Lotion (1) SPF50+, $28.95 – and be sure
to cover up if you’ll be outdoors for extended
periods of time. Also, “don’t spray fragrance and
then go into the sun, as you’ll be more likely to
develop pigmentation,” warns Dr Tefany.Q.
Do firming and anti-cellulite
creams really work?A.
There’s no scientific
evidence, but, “anecdotally,
patients do describe a
benefit, which is probably
due to lymph massaging,
which increases blood
supply and could shift toxin
build-up,” says Dr Tefany.
Consistency is key.31 24 5 6PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON UPTON.