Good To Glow

Good To Glow!
With warmer weather well on its way, it's time to pack away the winter cover-ups and dare to hare. If you want to go with the glow this summer and keep your complexion healthy and radiant like stars such as Elle Macpherson and Anne Hathaway, it's time to rethink your skincare. The cold, harsh winter will certainly have taken its toll, leaving your skin dry and dull-looking, so now's the time to take positive action to restore that natural vitality.

Natural Goodness
The body, especially the skin, thrives on foods brimming with natural goodness, so it's important to stock up on all the essential nutrients needed to revive the skin's natural radiance and vitality. This means eating plenty of antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetables, packed with vitamins and minerals, to help counteract the activity of free radicals. As we approach summer, days get longer so skin has greater exposure to light. The introduction of more fruits, salads and juices bring a vitamin cocktail to the skin which increases skin radiance

A Buff Body
Exfoliation is a must at this time of the year to slough off dead skin cells, which leave the skin looking dull and dry. Rub your exfoliator in circular movements over your entire body and use a special facial exfoliator for your face and neck.

Keep It Quenched
Having survived the effects of cold weather and central heating, your skin now has to cope with the dehydrating effects of summer's warmer temperatures. Always moisturise from top to toe after your shower or bath, paying particular attention to the knees, elbows, ankles and feet which tend to dry out more.

Jennifer Lopez says that honey is her secret weapon when it comes to keeping her skin glowing. The sexy star uses honey-based masks and moisturisers to Orgkeep her complexion healthy.

'An important part of my daily skincare routine is sunscreen,' says Anne Hathaway. 'I use SPF 20 all over my face and neck and I never forget to put it on my hands.'
Get Skin Set For Summer

Ensure you eat your five-a-day. Good choices include grapes, pineapple, apples and kiwi fruit, cabbage, carrots, beetroot and avocados which all nourish the skin.
Drink plenty of water to get rid of unwanted toxins and keep you constantly hydrated.
Swap rich, intense moisturisers for serums that stimulate the skin, and use lotions that are light and fast-absorbing. Apply straight after you've dried off from your shower to seal in the moisture. Always apply sunscreen even on cloudy days. You should be using a shot glass full for your body and a teaspoon for your face. Reapply every one-two hours.Keep It Raw Supermodels and celebrities swear by drinking plenty of water and we do too. But you'll also feel better if you eat plenty of food that are high in water content. Think watermelon, spinach and cucumber fresh fruit and vegetables are all deliciously hydrating in hot weather. And try eating at least one meal a day raw. We promise your skin will thank you for it.

MAKE-UP Base Camp
Get a flawless finish for your big day with our foundation tips

1st Base
A truly flawless complexion begins with beautiful, healthy skin. It makes make-up application ten times easier and can even minimise the amount of time you spend applying it. Exfoliating the night before your wedding will reveal naturally radiant skin, while sloughing off any dry patches for a super smooth canvas.

2nd Base
Premier is essential for ensuring your foundation lasts. Not only does it give your foundation something to hold on to and prevent sliding, but it will also smooth the skin and even the complexion, keeping your foundation looking fresher for longer.

3rd Base
Foundation should only even out skin tone and hide slight discoloration such as uneven patches and redness. A 20 pence-sized amount of foundation is enough to cover key areas of the face and keep your skin looking natural and fresh. Smooth on small amounts of foundation with a synthetic foundation brush in upward motions, focusing on the T-zone and cheeks, and blending with your fingertips as you go. Always balance the skin tone on your face with your neck and chest.

4th Base
Highlighters are amazing for faking a super glowing and healthy complexion, even if you've only had two hours' sleep. With your fingertips, blend a golden cream-based highlighter to the top of your cheekbones, the bridge of the nose, the hairline, chin and brow bones. This is great for adding a beautiful sheen that will look extra dewy in photographs. Finally, finish with a soft dusting of translucent powder over the T-zone for maximum longevity.

Beauty Trends
Trends, predicted to be big in 2011.
For The Ceremony
Keep skin matt with camel contouring colours and peach blush. Achieve soft yet sexy eyes with gold and copper shadows on the lid blended with brown. Thinly line the top of the eyes with charcoal liner. Add a hint of green to the lower lash-line. Finish with yellow gold at the inner corner.

For The Reception
Keep skin glowing with strong contouring and gold highlights to accent cheek bones. Create seductive smokey eyes using pearly white, teal and deep blue. Line the eyes with a strong black liquid eyeliner and wing out. Smudge the black into the corners for a more dramatic cateye-like effect. To enhance light-coloured eyes, line the bottom lash with a blue colour. Lips will be soft pink with a gloss.