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Float like a butterfly
Now that spring’s in the air it’s time to shed the heavy layers and blossom in sheer delights. Think twinkling eyes, dewy rose petal skin and exquisite touches of pastel. The world’s your oyster and you’re the prettiest pearl… The look • Delicate, dewy skin radiating with pink and peachy … Read more
Beauty myth busted: white flecks
Myth: White flecks in your nails are caused by calcium deficiency or build up.Fact: Not so, says Dr Douglas Schoon, Vice President of Science & Technology at CND. Calcium only constitutes one tenth of a per cent of your nail and no imbalance of it, or any other dietary requirement, … Read more
Handy hint for olive oil
My best beauty tip is to rub olive oil into my cuticles and hands as hands are one of the first places to show your age. Now, at 51, my hands do not give away my age at all! Beautyheaven member: Elizabeth
French beauty tips
A clever French mani can make short, stubby nails look longer and leaner. Simply place the white strip a little further down your nail (toward your cuticle) than usual to create the illusion of length. To take a cue from the catwalk, switch traditional pink and white for more unexpected … Read more
Your best tips on…handcare
Never waste any excess skin care products; use leftovers to exfoliate, cleanse and moisturise the backs of your hands. I even put extra wrinkle cream on the backs of mine and never forget to put sunscreen on my hands as well as my face. Hands are exposed to a lot … Read more
Trading up
Written: June 2007 A fair go The Tungteiya Women’s Shea Butter Association in Northern Ghana is a group of 436 women from 11 villages who make shea butter by hand. This butter is featured in bath and bodycare products sold on store shelves around the world. In exchange for the … Read more
How do I deal with dry, scaly legs?
Q) “Spring sprang all of a sudden and my legs look like a mock croc purse. They are so dry and scaly and no amount of moisturiser seems to be helping. How do I get skirt-ready fast?” – Becky, VIC A) We hear you, Becky. Everyone in beautyheaven has been … Read more
Kit & Havaianas Nail Polishes
Co-ordinate your pedi with the essential uniform of the season. Matching the summer’s must-have ‘Havis’, these sunny polishes take your toes on holiday to Carnivale. Choose from Havaianas Blush (deep baby pink), Havaianas Magenta (vivid fuchsia), Havaianas Mango (creamy orange) or Havaianas Coral (bright coral – pictured). Ole! Kit & … Read more
Be Genki Serenity Bath Oil
Literallydripping with essential fatty acids from sweet almond oil and theessential oils of bergamot, rosewood and rose, this fragrant bath treat leaves your skin feeling every bit as soothed as your soul. Evenbetter, this blend won’t leave a slippery residue in the bath. Sinkinto your tub and let those grey … Read more
Trial team: Premium Spa Honey Face & Body
The product:Premium Spa Honey Face & Body MaskThe price: $14.95The reviewer: Karlee, 21 Read Karlee’s beauty bioThe verdict… The product claimed to soothe the skin and give the face and body a deep cleanse. A brush came packaged with the large tub, however I found it much easier to just … Read more
Hair free and healthy
Written: January 2007 A smooth, soft and hair-free bod is non-negotiable in summertime. But before you reach for a razor or the tub of wax that’s been sitting in your bathroom cabinet since last summer, be aware that, if not done correctly, hair removal can lead to a nasty skin … Read more
