4 ANNOYING BEAUTY PROBLEMS
THESE PESKY PROBLEMS AREN’T GOING AWAY ON THEIR OWN BUT WE HAVE SOME EASY SOLUTIONS
1 PROBLEM CAN’T GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP, LOW ENERGY, MIGRAINES, REDNESS OR ROSACEA. You could be low in magnesium but oral magnesium can cause a laxative effect. SOLUTION Magnesium infused skincare will help alleviate mild anxiety and improve sleep quality while keeping your body feeling soft. TRY The Base Collective Magnesium Oil, $21, thebasecollective.com.au. La Mav Gradual Tanning Moisturiser Light Infused with Magnesium, $39.95, lamav.com. 2 PROBLEM FRAGILE NAILS Are you guilty of not taking a break between gel manicures? Or maybe the removal wasn’t quite up to scratch. SOLUTION Restore weak, ragged nails back to healthy, moisturised talons by applying a treatment between polish. TRY Sally Hansen Gel Rehab Overnight Nail Mask, $16.95, 1800 812 663. 3 PROBLEM DRY, CRACKED, IRRITATED SKIN Tender skin needs a shield to protect while it heals. SOLUTION A barrier cream can be applied without stinging sensitive areas and it also prevents further irritation, so it can be used on loved ones suffering incontinence. TRY J’aderma Fragile Skin Barrier Cream with Paw Paw, $14.95, chemistwarehouse.com.au. 4 PROBLEM ROUGH-FEELING LITTLE BUMPS ON SKIN It’s called keratosis pilaris or ‘chicken skin’ and it’s usually on the upper arms and thighs. SOLUTION Swap to a mild body cleanser, use a sponge or mitt to exfoliate in the shower and, when dry, apply a chemical exfoliant to break down the blocked hair follicle. TRY Lanate Body Cream, $29.90. Eco Tools Cleansing Mitt, $5.49, chemcorp.com.au.