SurfGirl Surfing Magazine

Summer Shape-up
-Laura Smith

Your skin is especially resilient but it grows accustomed to the surrounding conditions. That’s why environmental changes, whether they be from travel or just a change in the seasons can wreak havoc with your skin. Give your skin a bit of a treat!

Exfoliation When using exfoliating treatments, make sure you use one specifically for your face or body. The particles designed to slough away all your dead skin cells will be bigger if the product is designed for your body, and you could risk doing damage if you use it on your face. This can also happen if you rub too hard, so take it easy on yourself! An excellent exfoliation-aid is a body polisher, a shower ‘puff’ or a loofah sponge, which you can use with your regular shower gel or with an exfoliating product. Again, use separate products on your body and on your face, and prepare to shine. The Body Shop, Vitamin C Facial Polish Vitamin C is known to be a powerful antioxidant, and helps to protect your skin from free radicals. All the products in this range are loaded with Vitamin C and have a fresh sunny, orange scent. We all know that oranges that are good for you; now you can use their fab properties to revive, replenish, protect and preserve your skin. Boots Botanicals, In-Shower Facial Scrub; £3.79/100ml A face polish with beads of Vitamin E that burst as you massage the product into your skin, leaving you radiant.
	The Sanctuary Body Scrub; £4.50/200ml Made specifically to be used on the body, it incorporates natural pumice, orange and patchouli oils to get rid of all your dead skin, and leave your moisturised. You should follow up with a good moisturiser though, preferably when your skin is still wet to lock in the moisture.
Boots Mediterranean Body Scrub; £5/200ml Get ready for summer with the help of this scrub packed with sun-ripened ingredients. It combines organic sugar to gently get rid of dead skin, cantaloupe melon to refresh and revive your skin, and mint. As you scrub, it all dissolves away to moisturise your skin without making it oily. Maintaining a Glowing Complexion Eating oily fish is good for your skin, helping to nourish it, and make it soft. Colour co-ordinate your meals for lush skin! Add orange in the shape of carrots and sweet potatoes, and green with spinach and broccoli, to give your skin extra Vitamin A. Vitamin E is also great for your skin, so swap crisps and biscuits for hazelnuts and almonds as snack foods. Blueberries have been hailed as a ‘superfood’ as they are full of anti-oxidants, which are great for the skin.
	Brand New Sports Formulation Suncare 2005 UK Surfwear manufacturer Gul have launched a specially formulated suncare range for active bodies exposed to all the elements. Providing UVA/UVB protection and designed to continue working effectively under sports conditions, it’s suitable for all skin types. A non greasy formula, enriched with vitamin E, it helps to prolong the life of your tan. The range is available in Boots and includes Sun sprays, sun care lotion, after sun spray, aloe vera gel and UV lip balm; they also produce other body and haircare products, check www.gul.co.uk for more info. Prices from £3.50. Pictured right is the Aloe Vera aftersun lotion, mmm.

How often do you wash your wetsuit after a surf? (Be honest!)
Every time
Two out of three times
Maybe once a month
Only if I've peed in it!
Never
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