Audrey’s Top Six Essentials!
If you’re heading off on a hot and sunny holiday, be sure to pack these skin and hair life-savers – you won’t be sorry!
1. HOLIDAY HERO Happy campers will love pure, organic Dr Bronner Castile Soap, from £2.15, DRBRONNER.CO.UK, a gentle cleanser for face, hair and body that’s also suitable for dish washing and laundry! Eight fragrances: rose, citrus, almond, peppermint, tea tree, green tea, eucalyptus and lavender.
2. HERBAL HEALER Herbal Essences bio: renew Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo £4.99, pharmacies and supermarkets, is an exotic blend of botanicals designed to put the softness and shine back into sun-stressed locks. Safe for coloured hair and paraben free. Lathers well and has a pleasant, spicy scent.
3. NATURAL GLOW Love summer skin but want to avoid the damaging sun? Here’s the answer! No7 Naturally Sunkissed Gradual Facial Tan SPF15, £9, Boots, is enriched with skin-boosting antioxidants and moisturising glycerin to keep skin supple. Colour builds with daily use to give a golden tan.
4. SKIN SOOTHER Here’s a skin-soother you’ll be glad you packed in your suitcase. What Skin Needs Soothing Skin Gel £9.99, WHATSKINNEEDS.CO.UK, is enriched with anti-inflammatory botanical extracts to repair and revive dry, irritated skin. It feels light and cooling, has a pleasant scent and is suitable for sunburn.
5. FLAMING HOT Complement summer skin with a pop of colour for lips with SPF15 for sun protection. Collection Lip Colour SPF15 £3.99, Superdrug, comes in six shades from bright Blissful Peach to nude Fudge Delight and dark Plum Diva. The colours are slightly sheer, creamy with a satin sheen – a bargain!
6. BODY DETOX Calm your mind with a wonder fully restorative soak in Himalayan Bath Salt Body Cleanse, £7.99, WESTLABSALTS.CO.UK, enriched with healing seaweed, moisturising rose and brightening lemon peel oil. Sprinkle a few handfuls into warm running water, lie back and relax for 20 minutes. Heavenly!