MIRANDA KERR’S BEAUTY SECRETS!

With Miranda Kerr set to earn 4million this year, the Victoria’s Secret supermodel has turned looking beautiful into a business plan. But all is not lost! For us mere mortals, Miranda has shared some of her beauty secrets…and they’re not all as luxurious as you might imagine…

“To keep my skin in check I always eat lots of greens and take Chlorella supplements and drink lots of water”

The powerful combination of key nutrients in chlorella also help to detox and cleanse the skin and body, and also improve energy, sleep, hair and prevent nail ridges and splitting. Sun Chlorella ‘A’ is comprised of a whopping 60% pure plant protein, containing a unique component called Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF), which encourages growth and repair of cells and tissues in our bodies, working alongside antioxidant Vitamin A to bring anti-ageing benefits to your complexion.

Sun Chlorella is priced £21.95 for 300 tablets (a 20-30 day supply) and is available from www.SunChlorella.co.uk, free phone 0800 008 6166, www.victoriahealth.com, www.NutriCentre.com, www.bodykind.com, Revital stores, www.revital.co.uk and good health stores.

Within days of the 28 year old Victoria’s Secret model and wife of Orlando Bloom admitting she “cannot go a day without coconut oil”, sales at Holland & Barrett’s 625 UK stores shot up by more than 50% on last year as customers clamoured for a slice of the supermodel’s secret. Miranda disclosed the information in interviews about how she has keeps fit and healthy following the birth of her son, stating “I personally take four tablespoons of coconut oil per day, either on my salads, in my cooking or in my cups of green tea.”

Holland & Barrett’s Nutritionist Kate Butler said one of the reasons coconut oil was so popular was its multi-functional benefits when used on the skin, hair or eaten.

“The small molecular structure of coconut oil allows for easy absorption through the skin, giving it a soft, smooth texture. This makes it an ideal ointment for the relief of dry, rough skin, and an effective after-sun lotion because it literally melts into your skin. Coconut oil works wonderfully as a hair conditioner too as Miranda Kerr’s diet shows can be eaten on salads or used as a cooking oil”

Holland & Barrett – Pure Coconut Oil is priced at £12.59 for 453g.

Beautiful Miranda Kerr, who gave birth to son Flynn last year, says that motherhood has forced her to rely on quick fix beauty solutions and that Rosehip Oil is the secret to her glowing complexion:

“Now being a mother I don’t have as much time to spend on my skin. I like to wear rosehip oil at night. It’s full of that many antioxidants and it really works on a cellular level too to rejuvenate the skin. I put that on at night and I wake up glowing,” she said.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil is a powerful 100% natural skincare product that helps improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, stretch marks. Its potent active ingredients make it highly effective for other skin concerns including dry and dehydrated skin, ageing skin and uneven skin tone. All skin types will benefit from using this lightweight oil which absorbs easily just like a serum.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil contains Essential Fatty Acids (Omegas 3, 6 and 9) plus vitamins to moisturise, soften and smooth skin on your face and body and restore beautiful healthy skin. It’s perfect for pregnant mothers to help care for the skin of a growing tummy throughout pregnancy and is safe to use on babies and young children. Other celebrity fans of the Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil include Dannii Minogue, Sadie Frost and Denise Van Outen.

£16.50 for 20ml and £28.50 for 45ml available from John Lewis trilogyproducts.co.uk and hollandandbarrett.com

ONCA: PROTECTION IN A SACHET

The new beauty and health supplement ONÇA has 21 natural ingredients, one of its many unique ingredients is Buriti, which is the best fruit for producing beta-carotene which is proven to directly help protect the skin from harmful sun rays, and there is no better oral substance.

To understand the importance of beta-carotene is to get into science I am afraid!

In short it is the main safe dietary source of vitamin A which is essential for normal growth and development, immune system function and vision. It quenches singlet oxygen, a reactive molecule that is generated in the skin by exposure to the Sun which can induce precancerous changes in cells. Singlet oxygen is capable of triggering free radical chain reactions. Onça has antioxidant properties such as Beta-Carotene that help the body to neutralise free radicals – reactive and highly energised molecules which are formed through normal biochemical reactions, or through exogenous sources such as air pollution or cigarette smoke. Free radicals can damage lipids in cell membranes as well as the genetic material in cells, and the resulting damage may lead to the development of cancers.

The fact is that the Sun is our greatest life source but at the same time it is responsible for oxidation in our skin cells, it is the anti-oxidants in Onca from these super-fruits that provide the best possible oral protection.

OTHER BENEFITS:
·         Camu Camu has anti-inflammatory and anti –allergic properties, fighting free radicals
·         Assists in the cleansing of body from the inside out, putting life back it to hair and skin.
·         Vitamin C has been proven to help us feel less stressed
·         Aids the body to absorb Iron – assisting in the synthesis of collagen
·         Helps intestinal function
·         The large concentration of Calcium is important for healthy teeth and bones
·         High levels of Vitamin B1, helping to ensure the nervous system functions efficiently

ONÇA consists of two drinks a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. While the morning supplement will provide you with all the nutrients you need to keep you energized, the evening dose supports the body’s recovery and beautifies as you sleep supporting the skins renewal with its collagen boosting abilities whilst also supporting the hair, nails and nerves.I recommend taking it with a really tasty smoothie full of more super-fruits for that extra boost!

L’OCCITANE INTRODUCE NEW ALMOND PRODUCTS FOR SPRING!

Launching this Spring, the new L’Occitane Almond collection offers an indulgent solution for a firmer body and smoother skin:

Shower Scrub
A light gel enriched with fine exfoliating particles of almond shells that prepares the skin for application of the firming products

Shaping Delight
The new shaping delight is a fresh and deliciously smooth gel-cream that refines and resculpts the figure. Its formula is rich in powerful natural active ingredients that act in several ways to resculpt, firm and tone.

Beautiful Shape
A formula enriched with a cocktail of active ingredients including a new micro-exfoliating lemon extract to effectively smooth the skin and combat cellulite on the thighs.

Available from L’Occitane stores and L’Occitane.com

BEAUTY AT COCOSA

Leading designer flash sales site Cocosa are delving into the beauty market with the launch of Beauty at Cocosa! The site offers premium brands at exclusive price points, with new beauty sales opening throughout the week at 7am. You have to hurry though, as with all Cocosa sales each range is available for a limited time only and once it’s gone, it’s gone!

Expert beauty buyer Felicity Hunt handpicked some of the best products for the launch; brands include Hersheson, Nail Girls, Vita Liberata, Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics, Oskia, St Tropez, Essie, and the exclusive UK launch of BITE Beauty.

“We have worked hard to ensure our range represents the quality and exclusivity that Cocosa customers are accustomed to. Our aim is that women will be able to come to us for all their lifestyle needs, and shop for their weekend outfit and top-to-toe beauty all at the same time.

SNOW WHITE & THE HUNTSMAN MAKE UP PALETTE

Snow White & the Huntsman is one of my must see films of the year! To celebrate the launch of this timeless fairytale classic, Universal Films has selected diego dalla palma as the only official cosmetics partner.

diego dalla palma has created a magical palette containing a beautiful collection of six easily blendable eyeshadows inspired by the battleground adventure, as well as a lipstick and eye pencil.
Three beautiful eyeshadow shimmers and three complementing matte shades:  Snow, Shield, Mirror Mirror, Fairest,  Destiny and Battleground.  To complete the look The Wicked Queen Lipstick in vivid blood red, and Dark Night eye pencil in darkest black.

This set will be available exclusively online at Tesco Direct from May and available in Tesco stores from June 2012 for £25 (value of £105)!