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Winter Survival Part Two: Keeping Healthy

Keeping Healthy in winter should always be your first concern. Keeping your diet healthy, and your excersize routine in check is always a good way to do this, but in Winter we all need that extra help. Colds and Flu are exactly what we all dread, specially when we are working or studying. there is nothing worse than having to cope with your day to day life, as well as trying to get better. I have put together a bunch of items which I know will help.

Nativa is a brand we know and love, and here are my choices for the Winter Survival Kit:

GO! Woman has everything the modern woman needs to get her daily vitamins. From A to Z, one tablet a day has got you covered.

GO! Woman

Then is their Immune Booster, a compromised immune system makes you more susceptible to opportunistic infections. That is why it makes more than just good sense to supplement with Nativa’s Immune Complex before the onset of the cold and flu season. The actives in Nativa’s Immune Complex include Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium, Plant sterols and sterolins, L-lysine, ManganeseT

Immune Booster

And last, but not least if for when you do happen to get a cold, or start to feel the flu. Linctagon-C Effervescent has everything to help you get over the bug quickly. I tried this when I had the nasty cold, and it really did help – so personal experiance speaking here

Just Look what each tablet has:
Pelargonium sidoides
Quercetin
Bromelain
MSM
Zinc
Vitamin C
Vitamin A

Linctagon-C Effervescent

I hope this post has helped, each product here is something that is tried and trusted by the Girls Only team, and we believe they will really help during these winter months.

Chat to you soon

lou

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07
Jun
2010

Winter Survival: Part One – Dry Skin and Skin Care

Winter is here, you can feel the chill in the air, and see the frost on the grass as you drive to work. With Winter comes dry skin flu, colds and general grumpiness. So in this 5 part series, I will be introducing some of the best “Winter Survival” products, to help you cope through the season.

PART ONE: DRY SKIN AND SKIN CARE

Dry skin is something we can seldom get away from during the winter season. You can combat it with some very simple products, and even pamper yourself whilst doing it.

The first part of your routine should be to get rid of the old dry skin on your body, and freshen the new skin. For this part of your routine I suggest these two products.

One of the most luxurious items we have to offer is the Chocolate and Orange Salt Body Scrub from Fresh.

You can scrub away the old skin, and leave your skin soft and smooth . With real orange peel and raw chocolate, the body scrub helps give your new skin the vitamins and moisture it needs and leaves you feeling fresh and supple.

Buy it now for R45.00

Once you have cleaned the old skin away, it is time to make sure your new skin gets everything it needs to stay soft and full of moisture. I have become addicted to this particular body cream. It is the Two Phase range from Fresh.

Two Phase Body cream has a hydrating gel as well as a lovely moistrusing cream. The combination makes sure your skin gets what it needs to stay soft and smooth. This is perfect for winter, to stop the dry flaky skin. It comes in a series of different flavours, and each one has a light scent that doesn’t over power you, and there is no oily feeling after application. In so many “flavours” , you can really spoil yourself. My personal Favourites are Aloe and Rooibos.

Buy it now for R45.00

With your body taken care of, you now need to pay special attention to your face and neck. A gentle exfoliator and a good moisturiser is always just the thing, and if you like you can add a toner in between. I have been using the Esse range now for 4 months, and the change that I have noticed in my skin is amazing. So why not try these out and see the change for yourself.

This is my favourite thing of the entire range. As you might have guessed, I love cocoa and chocolate and including it into my “pamper and feel good” routine is heaven.

A delectable exfoliation experience for all skin types. Fine Cocoa particles gently polish and refine the skin’s surface. Wild sourced African oils provide slip and nourishment.

This is for all skin types and for sensetive skin types.

Buy it now for R170.00

This is the perfect Moisturiser for all skins and in all conditions. It doesn’t leave you with that awful shiney skin, and you don’t feel like you have to re apply three times a day, as is the case with some during Winter.

Esse Deep Moisturiser will moisturise and maintain balance without leaving greasy residues or dry areas.

Buy it Now for R350.00

Ever find that your toner leaves you feeling “stripped”? This one doesn’t. It is a very gentle and doesn’t leave you feeling like you have taken awa the top layer of skin, and it has 0% alcohol.

Esse Toner completes the cleansing process with actives to revitalize, protect and improve skin texture.

This is for all skin types

Buy it now for R120.00

With these items added to your routine, I can say that dry winter skin will not be your problem this season. I know it looks expensive, specially the skin care, but it does last a very long time. So it is good quality for money. I have been using my set for 3 months now. Where usually I would go through a tub a month for 150 rand.

I will be posting Part Two some time this week, and I will be looking at how to fend off Colds and Flu and keeping your body healthy during winter.

Love

Lou

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25
May
2010

False eyelashes? The how and the why.

Eyelashes have come a long way since the “thick black caterpillars” of the 90’s. Now days, you can have anything from a light eyelash enhancer to fantasy feathers to diamante glitter. Most women would love to throw caution to the wind and get a pair, but they are worried about application and weight.

I have put together this blog to help. I have added in a brilliant You-Tube video on how to appy, and have included some of my favourite eyelashes from the Girls Only Store to show you what you can wear, and how much fun you can have.

This is one of the simplest videos I have found, and it really helped me get the hang of my pair of eyelashes. So have a look and see what you think.

How to apply false eyelashes

So now what? You know how to do it, now to find you a pair of eyelashes. The great thing about Eyelash Centrals eyelashes is that they are completely re usable. I have had my pair of Black and Glitter (7) eyelashes since the Girls Only Launch in February 2010, and I have worn them about 15 times since, and the quality and shape have not deteriorated, all I need is a bit more of the special glue

I have picked out some of my favourites for you to look at.