Beauty Tip

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 17:43

Written by Editor

Pamper yourself in the shower

Here are some tips that will help start your day more decadently than you ever thought possible. All are fast-acting, and work in any combination that suits you. So don't save the big-time beautification for a special occasion - hit the shower instead, and let the express pampering begin.

Brush up
Body brushing is easy, fast, and delicious, and a one-minute session is the perfect prelude to a shower. Using one or two brushes and large, gentle, circular strokes, start at your feet and work your way up toward your heart. Then repeat from hands to heart, using only one brush at a time for this part. You'll not only stimulate your nerve endings and circulation, but slough your skin lightly, too, so that whether you use soap or gel, it will be absorbed more easily.

Give masks more face time
Whether you'd like to moisturise, deep-clean, or simply get glowing, apply your mask before (rather than during) your shower. You'll get more treatment time, and less dilution from the nozzle's spray. Once you step into the shower, you can rinse right away or let the mask steam into your skin for a few minutes.

Get the vapours
For a quick hit of happiness in the morning, spike your shower's steam with an aromatherapy tablet.

Meet your kneads
The easy way to turn basic sudsing into a stimulating scalp massage: Start by squeezing your shampoo's prescribed dose directly onto your wet hair. Then, opening your hands wide into "spider-fingers position," vigorously rub your scalp. Within one minute, you'll release tension, boost blood flow, and clean well to boot.

Cleanse with benefits
The latest body washes pack major beauty bonuses. Some shower gels and creams hydrate so thoroughly that you can skip the post-shower lotion. In the summer, when your skin is typically moistest, you shouldn't need additional hydration.