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says Alexandra Weisseneder, senior esthetician at Miraj Hammam Spa by Caudalie Paris. Along with recommending brightening ingredients such as vitamin C and Viniferine (an active ingredient in grapevine sap that helps diminish dark spots), Weisseneder also suggests regular exfoliation. Her tip for Jessica? Mixing the exfoliant with her cleanser a few times a week to reap skin-renewal benefits while also saving a bit of time.
VERDICT “Being on maternity leave, I got so used to putting myself last that I lost a little of myself along the way,” says Jessica. “It’s amazing just how much of an impact this experience has had on both my selfconfidence and my outlook. I feel like there’s a re-energizing of my whole self starting from the outside in.”