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A glow for every tone: The inclusive summer moisturiser you need

<p dir="ltr">If you’re looking for naturally glowing skin this summer look no further than <a href="https://www.jergens.com/en-au/products/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jergens’</a> new Melanin Glow illuminating moisturiser. </p> <p dir="ltr">This is the perfect addition to your skincare routine as it delivers a beautiful, natural glow that is suitable for all skin tones and is impressively long-lasting, even through sweat and a full day out.</p> <p dir="ltr">The standout feature of the <a href="https://www.jergens.com/en-au/products/melanin-glow/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melanin Glow range</a> is its unique formulation tailored specifically for women of colour and those with more melanated skin tones.</p> <p dir="ltr">With two radiant options—bronze or gold—this moisturiser offers extra shine for any season or occasion. It's also deeply hydrating, thanks to a blend of shea and cocoa butter, along with coconut oil, leaving skin supple and refreshed.</p> <p dir="ltr">The moisturiser helps even out skin tone and provides an extra glow without needing to tan. </p> <p dir="ltr">Designed to even out skin tone and add a healthy glow without tanning, the moisturiser works best when applied straight out of the shower. The glycerin in the lotion helps lock in moisture, keeping skin hydrated for longer.</p> <p dir="ltr">For those concerned about a sticky-residue that often comes with moisturising lotions, the Melanin Glow Illuminating Moisturiser is exceptionally light on the skin and leaves behind a dessert-like scent. </p> <p dir="ltr">While the gold option may appear bright on warmer skin tones, it adds a fun, luminous touch for a night out. The bronze version, ideal for darker skin tones, creates a more natural look suitable for daily use, and despite its name, complements lighter skin tones as well with its subtle, non-tinted finish.</p> <p dir="ltr">Packaged in a 207ml bottle and priced at an affordable $15.99, this moisturiser offers excellent value for achieving radiant, long-lasting skin.</p> <p dir="ltr">It’s available nationwide at Priceline or on their<a href="https://www.jergens.com/en-au/products/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> website</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Supplied</em></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p>

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"Super secret": Dannii Minogue’s stunning love glow

<p>Dannii Minogue has taken fans by surprise as she attended a WNBA game on Saturday. </p> <p>Dannii watched the game alongside her partner, music producer Adrian Newman, sporting a patterned pink ensemble, highlights in her hair, and a glowing complexion. Meanwhile, he donned a denim jacket and voluminous locks. </p> <p>The couple, who typically keep such a low profile that Adrian is often referred to as Dannii’s “secret” boyfriend, drew eyes from all around with their courtside chit chat. </p> <p>Last year, when asked about her partner on KIIS FM's <em>Kyle & Jackie O Show</em>, Dannii opened up about her near decade-long romance with Adrian. </p> <p>“'It's not a secret!” She corrected Kyle, who’d enquired about her supposedly secret new partner, “you ask me this every time, we've been going out for nine years!”</p> <p>“Every time anyone prints a picture of him, they go ‘secret man’, ‘never seen’. He’s just not interested in anything to do with the public eye.”</p> <p>“But that doesn’t stop the public wanting to know everything about him,” Kyle pointed out, while his co-host, Jackie, praised Dannii’s decision to keep things private. </p> <p>After Dannii shared that it takes a lot of stealth to maintain their low-key status, Jackie exclaimed, “nine years! That’s a good effort.”</p> <p>The singer, who parted with her previous partner Kris Smith (with whom she shares son Ethan, born in 2010) in 2012, is widely believed to have been with Adrian since 2014. The pair made their first public appearance together at the men’s final match of the Australian Open that year.</p> <p>Despite the privacy of their relationship, Dannii has offered a few insights in the past, telling <em>The Sun</em> in 2018, “I have a beautiful boyfriend. I never say anything about him, we are super private. I’m just in the perfect moment.</p> <p>"Everything is good, in love, family, and health. Everything is ticking the box. It's the most beautiful bubble. I don't want it to end."</p> <p>In that same year, Dannii confessed to <em>Who Magazine</em> that “we don't talk about our relationship. We just keep that super private. But yeah, I'm extremely happy.”</p> <p>The couple’s latest appearance has drawn attention from supporters who were quick to note that Dannii has a youthful glow - some even claiming she looks “decades younger”. No matter what, it seems happiness is a good look for the star. </p> <p><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Get your glow on this spring

<p dir="ltr">As we wish winter a fond farewell, there’s no better time to rejuvenate ourselves to welcome the sun back. </p> <p dir="ltr">It's no secret that our skin can suffer in winter, with harsh conditions making our skin look and feel dull, dry and lifeless. </p> <p dir="ltr">To get ready for warmer months, there is no better answer to our skin woes than the underrated ingredient of vitamin C. </p> <p dir="ltr">So, if you're looking for the answer to bright, even skin this spring and summer, the No7 Radiance+ Range is how you're going to glow and get it. </p> <p dir="ltr">With two holy grail products, your skin will feel more hydrated, and look glowing and radiant to recover from the dreary winter elements. </p> <p dir="ltr">A match made in heaven, the Vitamin C Serum and Hydrogel Eye Masks work to smooth skin and revitalise a tired and lacklustre complexion, completely restoring your radiance. </p> <p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/no7-radiance-15-vitamin-c-serum-25-ml">No7 Radiance+ 15% Vitamin C Serum</a> is formulated with 15% Vitamin C to transform your skin and leave you with a noticeably brighter complexion.</p> <p dir="ltr">I have personally been using this serum for a number of months, and my skin has never looked healthier and brighter, giving me a natural glow everyday.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJy4J7IIOe5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJy4J7IIOe5/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by No7 (@no7uk)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">To get an extra daily boost of vitamin C goodness, the <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/no7-radiance-eye-masks-3g-5-pack">No7 Radiance+ Illuminating Hydrogel Eye Masks</a> work to reduce the appearance of puffiness and darkness under the eyes in a matter of minutes. </p> <p dir="ltr">The masks adhere seamlessly to the under-eye area maximising the delivery of ingredients to energise sensitive skin under the eyes. </p> <p dir="ltr">These under-eye masks help make you look well rested, rejuvenated and ready to tackle anything!</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ6mjf8Itp1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ6mjf8Itp1/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by No7 (@no7uk)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">The No7 Radiance+ range is available now exclusively at <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Priceline</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em><span id="docs-internal-guid-bf52039e-7fff-51cc-d684-52352e5ae9ac"></span></p>

Beauty & Style

PINK sky at night?! Odd reason for unearthly glow over Aussie town

<p dir="ltr">Residents in the northern Victorian town of Mildura experienced an intriguing Wednesday night when the night sky was lit up with an eerie pink glow.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It was very bizarre,” said Tammy Szumowski.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I was on the phone to my mum, and my dad was saying the world was ending.”</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-3af440d1-7fff-a4a9-13e4-3950847d9ceb"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Though it looked like aliens or a portal to another universe could be behind it, the explanation for the mysterious light is firmly within reality. Pharmaceutical company Cann Group confirmed that the lights originated from its local medicinal cannabis facility, which had left its blackout blinds open.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mildura?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mildura</a> and surrounds were treated to a spectacular sight tonight when a red light appeared in the sky.<br />Was it aliens?<br />An aurora?<br />No, it appears to have been the hydroponic lights from a medicinal cannabis farm reflecting off cloud which is somehow the most Mildura answer ever. <a href="https://t.co/Wfy63tRrng">pic.twitter.com/Wfy63tRrng</a></p> <p>— Sarah Tomlinson (@sarah_tomlinson) <a href="https://twitter.com/sarah_tomlinson/status/1549381096587964416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">“Cannabis plants require different spectrums of light in order to encourage their growth,” said Rhys Cohen, senior communications manager at Cann Group Ltd.</p> <p dir="ltr">“A red spectrum light is often used. Normally the facility would have blackout blinds that come down at night, and will in the future block that glow.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Dr Anne Webster, the federal member for Mallee, was driving home in the dark when she noticed the pink light.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I thought that is weird. There is no city out there … What is it?” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“When I understood the Cann processing site is there – but it still was the first time I’ve seen that pink glow. It was quite strange.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-85425684-7fff-d79d-3524-30e809599a35"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Photos of the lights quickly spread on social media, with ABC Chief of Staff Sarah Tomlinson describing the fact it came from a medical cannabis facility as “somehow the most Mildura answer ever”.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/JaneBunn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JaneBunn</a> any reports of this scary but brilliant sky over Mildura tonight ?? <a href="https://t.co/3WZ7FZj1zp">pic.twitter.com/3WZ7FZj1zp</a></p> <p>— Tim Green (@Tim_Green78) <a href="https://twitter.com/Tim_Green78/status/1549326548502970369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 19, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mildura, Australia: Is it a plane.. an UFO... Superman? Turns out someone forgot to close the blinds at a Cannabis farm. <a href="https://t.co/HaokIwJn2c">pic.twitter.com/HaokIwJn2c</a></p> <p>— Jürgen "jkr" Kraus (@jkr_on_the_web) <a href="https://twitter.com/jkr_on_the_web/status/1550201444699017216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">La Trobe University also joined in on the fun, tweeting: “We can neither confirm, nor deny, that the mysterious lights over Mildura were <em>Aurora marijuanis</em>.”</p> <p dir="ltr">The Mildura facility gathered its first commercial harvest of marijuana crops in June, after Cann Group - the first Australian company licensed to grow the crop for medicinal and research purposes - acquired the site in 2019.</p> <p dir="ltr">Dr Webster described it as “quite an exciting site”, though its exact location is a secret and isn’t open to the public due to the nature of its business.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Propagation of cannabis is really interesting and the way they use lights … to increase the growth cycle and speed up the whole process is quite amazing,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I look forward to many other innovative producers coming to the region and bringing their glows with them.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2c7e2cfa-7fff-f9a3-9a9e-ee91cff6f50b"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Twitter</em></p>

Caring

Beat the winter blues with glowing, youthful skincare

<p dir="ltr">With colder months well and truly setting in, it's a daily battle to keep our skin feeling hydrated, while also trying to stay on top of the physical signs of ageing. </p> <p dir="ltr">There are many environmental factors that can have our skin looking lacklustre in winter, with the main one being dryness and chill that results in dehydrated skin. </p> <p dir="ltr">While many people already have their trusted moisturiser well and truly implemented in their daily skincare routine, sometimes our skin needs a little extra help in colder months. </p> <p dir="ltr">No7’s revolutionary new Day Creams have something for everyone, with these groundbreaking products delivering huxury hydration, while also targeting the visible signs of ageing. </p> <p dir="ltr">No7 has released three new Day Creams for everyone to find the perfect match for their skin. </p> <p dir="ltr">First up is <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/no7/no7-protect-perfect-intense-advanced-day-cream-50-ml">No7 Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Day Cream</a>, which has been specially developed to provide advanced protection and 24-hours of hydration for visibly younger looking skin. </p> <p dir="ltr">This Day Cream combines the power of SPF15 with No7’s unique Double Defence technology to actively reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while also working to prevent future signs of skin ageing. </p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0P9VTl4P0/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cb0P9VTl4P0/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by No7 USA (@no7usa)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Next is <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/no7/no7-lift-luminate-triple-action-day-cream-50-ml">No7 Lift & Luminate TRIPLE ACTION Day Cream</a>, which helps skin feel firmer than ever.</p> <p dir="ltr">This Day Cream is formulated with anti-wrinkle peptide technology, as well as a Brightening Complex and Firming Complex to reduce physical signs of ageing. </p> <p dir="ltr">Complete with SPF15, this Day Cream will have you feeling protected and hydrated, while looking as youthful as ever!</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; 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margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cc0-DBxjmiv/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by No7 USA (@no7usa)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Lastly, <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/brand/no7/no7-restore-renew-face-neck-multi-action-day-cream-50-ml">No7 Restore & Renew FACE & NECK MULTI ACTION Day Cream</a> offers a hydration boost to lacklustre skin, while also using SPF15 to protect from environmental factors detrimental to our skin. </p> <p dir="ltr">This age-defying Day Cream smooths and evens skin tone and pigmentation, while reducing the physical signs of ageing that target the face and neck area. </p> <p dir="ltr">With hydration lasting an impressive 24 hours, this Day Cream will have you feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the world. </p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cci7OXpM43o/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cci7OXpM43o/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by No7 USA (@no7usa)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">These revolutionary products have been a hit with people around the globe, with customers saying their skin instantly looks and feels more hydrated. </p> <p dir="ltr">A clinical study revealed that after just two weeks of use, women found their skin looking younger, smoother and more radiant, while fine lines and wrinkles were visibly reduced after just four weeks. </p> <p dir="ltr">No7’s new range of Day Creams are available exclusively at <a href="https://www.priceline.com.au/search/?q=No7">Priceline</a>. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

Beauty & Style

A new light festival is heading to Sydney Zoo

<p dir="ltr">Sydney’s newest zoo is welcoming a festival of lights that promises to rival the annual Vivid festival with dazzling exhibitions and a chance to get up close to some iconic critters.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-7e369fc9-7fff-34bd-6b21-7ab03378e625"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">GLOW will be taking over the Western Sydney zoo in Bungarribee nightly between Friday, May 13 and Sunday, June 5.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdIVzWDqMPo/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CdIVzWDqMPo/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Sydney Zoo 🦁 (@thesydneyzoo)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">The star of the show will be the GLOW Light Walk, which takes visitors on a full tour of the zoo complete with giant glowing animal lanterns and sculptures, and past the festival’s other attractions, including a12-metre tunnel of fairy lights, and a giant glowing Ferris wheel.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-999ef17b-7fff-5aa2-77cb-1020dec7dfb5"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Fans of creepy crawlies can also enjoy the Reptile & Nocturnal house - the biggest in the country - and come face-to-face with snakes and glowing UV scorpions.</p> <p dir="ltr"><img src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/2022/05/glow-1.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" /></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>GLOW’s extensive list of attractions include real-life UV scorpions (left) and towering interactive installations such as Trumpet Flowers (right). Images: Sydney Zoo</em></p> <p dir="ltr">The neon festival will also include the Glow Zone, featuring an ice rink, golf course, and Octopoda, a giant statue with eight tentacle-drums that light up, as well as plenty of food and drink.</p> <p dir="ltr">GLOW has also been designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible with no hills of steps to grapple with.</p> <p dir="ltr">Tickets start at $25 online - which you can book <a href="https://sydneyzoo.com/glow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> - or $30 at the gate, while babies under two enter for free.</p> <p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-09f693ab-7fff-720f-8380-e9042b4dbaac"></span></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Sydney Zoo</em></p>

Domestic Travel

Sylvia Jeffreys glows as she celebrates with family at baby shower

<p>One of Australia’s most loved journalists Sylvia Jeffreys celebrated her baby shower over the weekend with her close family and friends.</p> <p>She wore a floral maxi dress and posted a series of photos to her Instagram page from the big day.</p> <p>"Oh boy, our baby's going to be in glorious company when he enters this world."</p> <p>She continued: "A beautiful day celebrating & showering our little guy. Thanks to my gang for all the love and belly rubs and CAKE".</p> <p>The emphasis on the cake was justified, as it was a “four-tiered blue velvet masterpiece” that was made by one of her friends that attended the baby shower.</p> <p>It appears that there was an emphasis on the colour blue, as her sister Claire was dressed in a blue polka dot summer dress.</p> <p>Sylvia also posted a very sweet photo with her family members, saying “welcome to the family, kid” with two blue love hearts.</p> <p>She first announced her pregnancy with husband Peter Stefanovic back in August after sharing a single Instagram post saying that they were “totally over the moon!!”</p> <p>"We're having a baby boy and we're totally over the moon!! ," Sylvia captioned the picture of herself and Peter with giant grins on their faces.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery to see the snaps of Jeffreys’ and her family enjoying the baby shower.</p> <p><em>Photo credit: Instagram<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/sylviajeffreys/" target="_blank">@sylviajeffreys</a></em></p>

Beauty & Style

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan glowing at "second home" on Day 2 of African royal tour

<p>The Duchess of Sussex was a vision on day two of her and Prince Harry’s royal tour in South Africa. </p> <p>The 38-year-old royal stunned in a look royal watchers rarely get to see, stepping out in an elegant headscarf and dressed down, comfortable and beachy look. </p> <p>The Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid a special visit to Cape Town’s oldest mosque and took the opportunity to have tea with a local family in the colourful Bo Kaap area, where they also hugged children and chatted with excited crowds. </p> <p>Prince harry wore a light cream-coloured suit while his glowing wife donned a matching coloured headscarf and a flowing khaki dress in part of the visit designed to celebrate the “rainbow nation” of beautiful South Africa. </p> <p>It was there they were allowed to wander through the Auwul Masjid mosque, the oldest in South Africa, founded in 1794. </p> <p>Earlier in the day, the couple paid a visit to surfing charity,<span> </span><em>Waves for Change,<span> </span></em>where they parised each other as “best mum” and”best dad”, while chatting with locals about their four-month-old son Archie. </p> <p>Ash Heese, an employee at<span> </span><em>Waves for Change<span> </span></em>told<span> </span><em>Town and Country Magazine<span> </span></em>how sweet the couple were to each other. </p> <p>“She laughed and said no she doesn’t think so, but parenting is a new strength that she and Harry are learning and developing,” Heese explained.</p> <p>“She said he’s the best dad, and he said she’s the best mum.”</p> <p>Duchess Meghan wore a Madwell denim jacket with a crisp white shirt and black trousers from her own<span> </span><em>Smart Set<span> </span></em>clothing range launched earlier this month. </p> <p>Africa has proven to be a special place close to Prince Harry and his wife’s heart. </p> <p>“Africa (is) a region of the world that over the past two decades has been a second home to me,” Harry wrote on Instagram a few weeks before the trip - the first official tour as a family.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see all the pictures from their royal tour in South Africa so far. </p>

International Travel

Glowing in green: Princess Eugenie turns heads in floral for surprise engagement

<p>Princess Eugenie is embracing the warmer season in the most glamorous way she knows how.</p> <p>During a surprise appearance in London for an important cause, the royal opted for a stunning ensemble that turned heads for all the right reasons.</p> <p>With most of the royal family now on summer holidays, Eugenie delighted fans when she arrived at Westminster Abbey to show support for a cause that’s close to her heart – The Anti-Slavery Collective.</p> <p>The charity aims to beat modern day slavery, and Eugenie met with John Cotton Richmond, the US Ambassador-at-Large for Combating Trafficking in Persons.</p> <p>The 29-year-old stunned in a green and gold floral Alice & Olivia dress, which came complete with a matching ribbon tied around her waist.</p> <p>The wrap style silhouette and bunched sleeves made the Princess look right on trend, with the deep green hue complimenting her brunette locks.</p> <p>She finished off the look with a pair of nude heels.</p> <p>Eugenie has previously discussed her work in anti-slavery initiatives, with the most recent interview being from last year when she appeared on podcast <em>Global GoalsCast</em>.</p> <p>The Princess and her long-time friend, Julie de Boinville, who works with the royal on Antislavery Collective, both revealed the time they visited Calcutta in 2013 and met a woman who started the Women’s Interlink Foundation.</p> <p>The Foundation aims to get trafficked females off the streets by teaching them skills such as fabric design and creating clothing.</p> <p>“Jules and I, that was the first time we ever really saw what modern slavery was and human trafficking and what really that is in the modern age,” said Eugenie at the time.</p> <p>The Princess has been kept busy this summer by making a number of appearances at Royal Ascot, as well as attending the Queen’s garden parties at Buckingham Palace.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Princess Eugenie’s flirty summer ensemble.</p>

News

Duchess Meghan glows in stunning black frock as she flaunts post-baby body

<p>The Duchess of Sussex has been praised for showing off her post-baby body at the UK premiere of <em>The Lion King</em> in London.</p> <p>Making her first red carpet appearance since giving birth, Meghan showed support for her Hollywood family in a $6,183 black satin dress with sheer sleeves by Jason Wu.</p> <p>The 'Mesh Panel Flared Dress' is surprisingly still available to purchase.</p> <p>She paired the simple ensemble with a black satin Gucci clutch which retails for $3,007 and matching shoes.</p> <p>The new mum kept her hair out of her face in a chic up-do, while showcasing a pair of dazzling earrings by Greek designer Nikos Koulis.</p> <p>Prince Harry was by her side the entire time, looking dapper in a tradition tux and evening shoes.</p> <p>After gracing the red carpet, fans took to social media to commend Meghan for not hiding her post-pregnancy figure.</p> <p>One person wrote: “I get that no one should be lauded for this, but I really respect that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has not starved herself to pre-baby weight because it’s ‘expected’ of public figures.”</p> <p>Another agreed, saying: “Meghan looks better now than she ever has and I thought that would have been impossible. That post pregnancy face, body and glow is everything.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">I get that no one should be lauded for this, but I really respect that Megan, Duchess of Sussex has not starved herself to pre-baby weight because it's "expected" of public figures.</p> — A Goose Named Keith (@duke_duke_goose) <a href="https://twitter.com/duke_duke_goose/status/1150451951626260480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">14 July 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">Meghan looks better now than she ever has and I thought that would have been impossible. That post pregnancy face, body, glow is EVERYTHING. EVERY DAMN THING! 🔥</p> — The Age of Sussex (@brenbrenchie) <a href="https://twitter.com/brenbrenchie/status/1150452684266385408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">14 July 2019</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center" data-lang="en-gb"> <p dir="ltr">And she’s so beautiful! Postnpartum weight is healthily lost within 6 months after giving birth. Meghan’s size 4 clothes aren’t going anywhere, except back on her body! 🤗</p> — Nana (@SoccerNana) <a href="https://twitter.com/SoccerNana/status/1150456304718307330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">14 July 2019</a></blockquote> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan strut the red carpet.</p>

Body

10 tips to put moisture back in your hair

<p>Like skin, hair loses moisture with age, and with it, lustre and bounce. Here’s how to counter these effects:</p> <p><strong>1. Use a mild shampoo</strong></p> <p>That contains fatty acids, balsams, moisturisers or protein. Although these protein rich products can’t actually feed the dead keratin cells that make up your hair, they can ‘glue down’ and protect the outer layer.</p> <p><strong>2. Switch shampoo brands </strong></p> <p>Every six to eight months to avoid stripping away the same type of oil.</p> <p><strong>3. Don’t shampoo twice</strong></p> <p>This advice is geared only towards selling more product. You may even want to dilute the shampoo by half for gentler cleaning and shampoo less often. Rinse well to avoid residue that can make hair limp.</p> <p><strong>4. Apply conditioner only from the ears down</strong></p> <p>Not on the scalp, where it can clog pores and over condition hair, making it dull. Your scalp secretes enough oil to condition the first 7 cm of hair.</p> <p><strong>5. Seal hair cuticles</strong></p> <p>By rinsing with cold water.</p> <p><strong>6. Play it cool </strong></p> <p>By minimising use of blow-dryers and curling irons to avoid drying out the hair and causing split ends. Hold your dryer 15–20 cm from your hair.</p> <p><strong>7. Avoid products that contain alcohol</strong></p> <p>Which parches the hair.</p> <p><strong>8. Limit the use of shine products </strong></p> <p>That contain silicone, which over time creates a build-up that can leave hair dull and limp.</p> <p><strong>9. Trim hair </strong></p> <p>Every four to six weeks to get rid of split ends.</p> <p><strong>10. Eat a diet rich </strong></p> <p>In zinc, magnesium, potassium, iron and lean protein, all of which support healthy hair.</p> <p><em>This article first appeared in </em><a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/healthsmart/beauty/hair-and-nails/10-tips-put-moisture-back-your-hair"><em>Reader’s Digest</em></a><em>. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, </em><a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.com.au/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&utm_medium=articles&utm_campaign=RDSUB&keycode=WRA93V"><em>here’s our best subscription offer</em></a><em>.</em></p> <p><img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" /></p>

Beauty & Style

5 easy beauty habits to adapt today for healthy and glowing skin

<p>Ready to revolutionise your skincare routine? Try these do it yourself insider secrets from the experts!</p> <p>Expert dermal technician, Darlene O’Gara has more than 26 years experience in the skincare industry and shares her top five tips for rejuvenating your skin. Of course the cheapest and best advice it always to have a healthy diet and always use a good quality sunscreen to prevent skincare issues before they develop.</p> <p><strong>1. Getting technical: address skin issues at the cellular level</strong></p> <p>Dead skin cells lead to a dull lifeless skin tone, and can reduce the effectiveness of your facial cleanser and moisturiser. Exfoliating on a regular basis is essential to getting to the root of this problem.</p> <p>“Daily use of an active scrub is the initial foundation to creating your flawless spring skin complexion,” says Darlene. Want a great result without visiting a professional salon? She recommends the <em>Skinstitut</em> Glycolic 14% Scrub for home use and if possible, combining this with regular microdermabrasion treatments in clinic.</p> <p>“Microdermabrasion works wonders on your skin by removing dull, dead skins cells on the surface and revealing the brighter skin beneath,” Darlene adds. The result? Glowing and more radiant skin that looks and feels fresh.</p> <p><strong>2. Invest in the right facial cleanser</strong></p> <p>Some regular soaps are alkaline-based, which can dry out your skin. This leaves your face and body feeling tight and dry. A daily cleanse with a product with natural, active ingredients, like green tea, goji berries, aloe vera or vitamin E will help maintain your skin hydration while you cleanse your skin of impurities.</p> <p>Want great motivation to vacuum? 70 per cent of the dust in your home is estimated to be dead human skin!</p> <p><strong>3. Repair your skin with a nourishing moisturiser</strong></p> <p>To get your skin back to its soft, smooth and supple state, you need intense nourishment. For daily hydration, Darlene recommends using a product, which contains antioxidants, and intense nourishment especially at night. For a more intensive treatment to repair your skin after the cooler seasons, consider a face peel, especially for older skin types.</p> <p><strong>4. Protect yourself against the sun</strong></p> <p>You can help prevent the signs of ageing and further protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun with the daily use of a good SPF, preferably 50+ broad spectrum sunscreen. “This is an essential part of any skin care regime,” stresses Darlene. “Remember the more frequently you use sunscreen now, the better you will look in five, 10 and 15 years.”</p> <p><strong>5. Increase your skin’s vitamin intake</strong></p> <p>Getting enough vitamin A, E and C is essential to skin regeneration and hydration. While eating your vitamins through real food is important, applying vitamin-infused creams and moisturisers directly on your skin makes a big difference to your complexion.</p> <p>Want a great result at home? Try using active skin products, such as Even Blend, Vitamin C and Retinol, for a brighter, smoother and more radiant skin tone. Remember to always speak to your beauty and healthcare professional before changing your regular routine.</p> <p><em>Written by Mahsa Fratantoni. Republished with permission of </em><a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/articles/health/5-easy-beauty-habits-to-adapt-today-for-healthy-glowing-skin.aspx"><em>Wyza.com.au.</em></a></p>

Caring

New light installation to illuminate Darwin this October

<p>Bruce Munro is no stranger to illumination. In 2016, the English installation artist immersed the Australian desert with <em>Field of Light</em>: a large-scale, site-specific, light-based artwork that spread across Uluru.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BP5xkfbBnI5/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;"><a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BP5xkfbBnI5/" target="_blank">Have you seen the Field of Light display at Uluru? It's on for another year so you really should take the opportunity. Remember there is so much to see and do while you're there. Walk around Uluru, take a camel ride and visit Kata Tjuta to name a few. #traveloutbackaust</a></p> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/traveloutbackaustralia/" target="_blank"> Travel Outback Australia</a> (@traveloutbackaustralia) on Jan 30, 2017 at 12:57pm PST</p> </div> </blockquote> <p><em>Tropical Light</em> will be the largest of Munro’s undertaken exhibitions, and is predicted to attract large crowds of domestic and international visitors.</p> <p>His new exhibition, Bruce Munro: Tropical Light will no doubt take Darwin by storm comparably. The glowing spectacle will run from October 2019 to April 2020, and run through the Darwin CBD and Waterfront precinct.</p> <p>The display will feature a collection of both existing and new work, heavily influenced by Australia and the Northern Territory: both its landscape and its people.</p> <p>“Every city has its own unique fingerprint and Darwin is no exception to the rule,” Mr Munro said.</p> <p>“It is a very relaxed, cultural and culinary melting pot located at the top end of Australia between a vast tropical forest and an aquamarine coastline. Darwin is a veritable jewel that shines bright after each tropical downpour…it’s a place of adventure and inspiration.”</p> <p>We’re looking forward to seeing Tropical Light in all its glory this October.</p> <p><em>Written by Jemma Newlyn. Republished with permission of </em><a href="https://www.mydiscoveries.com.au/stories/light-installation-darwin-october/"><em>My Discoveries.</em></a></p>

Domestic Travel

Wife killer Borce Ristevski given glowing character reference by daughter

<p>A glowing character reference has been submitted by Sarah Ristevski in favour of her father, Borce Ristevski, and was heard in court.</p> <p>Sarah, 23, was asked whether or not she wanted to submit a victim impact statement about the death of her mother Karen Ristevski – who Borce confessed to killing – but declined in favour of submitting a character reference for her father.</p> <p>She described her dad as “loving”, “sympathetic” and “protective”.</p> <p>Sarah also said that she wanted to experience a marriage like her parents shared one day. She told the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/karen-ristevskis-family-lash-wife-killer-borce-in-court/news-story/aea75779710ed1b6adc0e17a86f7c38b" target="_blank">Victorian Supreme Court</a>:</p> <p>“It pains me inside to hear all of these untrue claims about my parents’ marriage and the love they had for each other from people who were not a part of their lives and I can’t stress enough how much this has affected my dad,” Sarah wrote in the statement.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7824783/borce.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/87dba910b8dd48fdb544c860f263027c" /></p> <p>She also explained the impact that the murder confession had on her father.</p> <p>“Since the act of violence, my dad has experienced job loss, a loss of respect within the community and the loss of close long-term friendships,” Sarah wrote.</p> <p>“The circumstances have left me without both of my parents and I know there is nothing I can do to change that but all I can try to do is communicate the truth of how good of a dad and husband he was to my mum and I.”</p> <p>Victim impact statements were written by Karen Ristevski’s family and read out on the first day of the pre-sentence hearing.</p> <p>A cousin of Karen’s, Nevada Knight, told the court she had lost 15kg “by going days and weeks without being able to move” after Karen went missing.</p> <p>“I would vomit every time I moved,” Nevada said.</p> <p>Patricia Grey also broke down in the witness box, which was metres away from Borce.</p> <p>Grey said:</p> <p>“To watch ... as he was comforted by family and friends, to hear lies spew from his mouth — it would’ve made me sick.</p> <p>“I can never forgive Borce for the lies and deceit and manipulation,” she told the court through tears.</p> <p>“He manipulated his family. I believe he bullied and manipulated (Sarah).”</p> <p>Grey went on to say that she didn’t think Borce was remorseful.</p> <p>“You’ve had almost three years to come forward. That’s not remorse. That’s selfishness.</p> <p>“Her body was discarded in the most inhumane way. It takes only a second to dial triple-0.”</p>

Legal

10 ways to elevate your collagen levels for glowing skin

<p>As we age, on average, <span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3583892/">we lose</a></span> about one per cent of our collagen per year. Experts believe that collagen loss contributes to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. So, if you want to avoid having skin that looks wrinkled, saggy or dull, elevating your collagen levels can be the key to success. Here are 10 different ways you can accomplish that.</p> <p><strong>1. Schedule skin needling therapy</strong></p> <p><span><a href="https://www.cosmosclinic.com.au/skin-acne/skin-needling/">Skin needling therapy</a></span> is a process in which collagen production in your skin is stimulated by means of a pen-like tool that makes tiny needle pricks on your skin’s surface. Multiple <span><a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ijd.12761">studies</a></span> have shown that skin needling has a positive and rejuvenating effect on the skin. This therapy can benefit skin in multiple ways, including reduction of fine lines, wrinkles and acne scarring.</p> <p>You’ll achieve the most dramatic results if you see a professional for micro needling therapy. You do also have the option of treating yourself at home using a dermaroller tool.</p> <p><strong>2. Massage your face</strong></p> <p>If sticking needles in your face seems too weird or scary to even consider, a milder but still effective therapy for boosting collagen is a simple <span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5383004/">facial massage</a></span>. This low-tech therapy is far <span><a href="https://www.thecut.com/2013/04/facial-massage-good-alternative-to-injectables.html">less invasive</a></span> than Botox or collagen injections. You can have a facialist perform the facial massage, or you can do it yourself at home.</p> <p><strong>3. Nourish yourself with vitamin C-rich foods</strong></p> <p><span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579659/">Vitamin C</a> </span>is essential for the synthesis of collagen in the human body. If your vitamin C levels are low, you’re likely to notice that wounds on your skin don’t easily heal. This is a direct result of impaired collagen formation. Nourish your skin by eating a variety of vitamin-C rich foods, including citrus fruits, berries, bell peppers, kiwi fruit and leafy green vegetables.</p> <p><strong>4. Consume aloe vera orally</strong></p> <p><span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20548848">Researchers have discovered</a> </span>that oral supplementation with aloe vera can result in a dramatic reduction of facial wrinkles. As their study progressed, the researchers observed that aloe vera supplementation was correlated with an increase in collagen production. They also found that aloe helped to improve the elasticity of the skin.</p> <p><strong>5. Eat Brazil nuts in moderation</strong></p> <p>Selenium deficiency results in reduced collagen levels, according to <span><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0300962982902353">research</a> </span>published in Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Physiology. Brazil nuts are high in selenium and eating just a few of them can make a big difference in preventing issues with deficiency. However, you don’t want to overdo it, as selenium is a nutrient that you can easily get too much of. So, don’t gorge on Brazil nuts; eat just a few nuts at a time for optimum results.</p> <p><strong>6. Don’t consume sugar</strong></p> <p>When you <span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20620757">ingest sugar</a></span>, one of the many less than ideal results is a cross-linking of your collagen fibres. This can inhibit your skin from easily repairing itself – which, in turn, leads to your skin showing increasing signs of age.</p> <p><strong>7. Avoid overexposure to the sun</strong></p> <p>It’s common knowledge that overexposure to the sun can cause bunches of problems, from sunburn to skin cancer. <span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8310007">Researchers believe</a></span> that, in the dermis of sun-damaged skin, the presence of the collagen fibres may be masked, or perhaps even replaced. Limiting sun exposure is essential for maximising your collagen levels.</p> <p><strong>8. Do not smoke cigarettes</strong></p> <p>There’s plenty of research available demonstrating that cigarette smoking results in facial wrinkles and other premature symptoms of aging. <span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11966688">In one study</a></span>, the researchers discovered impaired synthesis of collagens of types I and III. In the group of smokers, these collagens were lower by 18 per cent and 22 per cent as compared against the control.</p> <p><span><a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/id/33385839/ns/health-skin_and_beauty/t/twin-study-reveals-secrets-looking-younger/">Another study</a></span> examined the appearance of twins. Of particular interest were the results when one twin smoked and the other did not. The researchers found that the twins who smoked looked older than the twins who didn’t.</p> <p><strong>9. Drink white tea</strong></p> <p><span><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810085312.htm">Researchers at Kingston University</a> </span>have discovered that white tea offers a remarkable number of health benefits. One benefit: White tea contains antioxidants that support and protect the elastin and collagen in the skin. This is accomplished by an inhibition of the activities of oxidants and enzymes that can break down the skin’s supplies of elastin and collagen.</p> <p><strong>10. Supplement with royal jelly</strong></p> <p>Honeybees produce a milk-like substance known as royal jelly. They feed the royal jelly to their adult queen bee and their larvae. People sometimes use this royal jelly for a variety of medicinal purposes. Its anti-aging properties are one popular reason for its use. <span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22468645">Research suggests</a></span> that royal jelly could possibly help to sustain collagen levels. Numerous beauty seekers confirm that royal jelly has helped to improve the appearance and texture of their skin, as well as decreasing the appearance of wrinkles.</p> <p>Trying one or more of these suggestions is likely to elevate your collagen levels significantly. If you’re hoping to tighten up saggy areas, reduce wrinkles and enjoy the appearance of healthy, glowing skin, those are 10 steps you can take to achieve your desired results.</p> <p>Will you be trying out any of these beauty tips and tricks? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

Beauty & Style

John Howard's glowing character reference for George Pell revealed

<p>Former Australian prime minister John Howard has provided a glowing character reference for disgraced Cardinal George Pell, who was convicted of child sexual offences in December.</p> <p>In the letter directed to the Melbourne County Court dated February 26, Howard described the high-profile Catholic cleric as "a person of both high intelligence and exemplary character".</p> <p>Howard wrote, "I am aware he has been convicted of those charges; that an appeal against the conviction has been lodged and that he maintains his innocence in respect of these charges. None of these matters alter my opinion of the Cardinal."</p> <p>He explained that he first met Pell about 30 years ago, when the latter was working in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.</p> <p>"Cardinal Pell is a person of both high intelligence and exemplary character. Strength and sincerity have always been features of his personality. I have always found him to be lacking hypocrisy and cant. In his chosen vocation he has frequently displayed much courage and held to his values and beliefs, irrespective of the prevailing wisdom of the time.</p> <p>"It is my view that he has dedicated his life to his nation and his church."</p> <p>Since the news about the character reference emerged, Howard had kept his comments on the case to a minimum. </p> <p>"[Pell] continues to declare his innocence, and has lodged an appeal," Howard told <em><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.9news.com.au/2019/02/28/08/02/news-george-pell-john-howard-speaks-character-reference" target="_blank">9News</a></em> on Thursday morning.</p> <p>"In those circumstances, it is not appropriate for me to make any comment at all and I do not intend to do so."</p> <p>Howard is one of the 10 people who provided character references for Pell. Lawyer Robert Richter QC said these people – T.K. Tobin, Sue Buckingham, Anne McFarlane, Chris Meney, Greg Craven, Elsie Heiss, Katrina Potter, Daniel Casey and Michael Casey – do not believe that Pell "is capable of these offences" either.</p> <p>Former Channel Ten newsreader Katrina Lee has also shown support for Pell, staying by his side throughout the trial on <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/legal/why-is-1980s-newsreader-katrina-lee-standing-by-george-pells-side/">Tuesday</a>.</p> <p><img style="width: 450px; height: 253px; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7824144/herogp.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/80878d1c1c364fbbb8a9ae8be6ddc474" /></p> <p>According to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/pm-scott-morrison-moves-to-strip-cardinal-george-pell-of-highest-honour/news-story/39ab44b0543622824957c5a2064f9ed2" target="_blank"><em>News.com.au</em></a>, Howard’s stance seemed to be in contrast with current PM Scott Morrison, who reportedly is looking to strip the cardinal of his Order of Australia honour.</p> <p>In December, Pell was found guilty of five counts of child sex charges committed in 1996 against two 13-year-old choirboys. </p> <p>On Wednesday, Pell withdrew his bail application as prosecutors told the court that the 77-year-old "has shown no remorse" about his crimes and he spent the night in jail on February 27. </p> <p>The Vatican has also confirmed that it is investigating Pell's case, which could see the Australian cleric dismissed from priesthood.</p>

Legal

Not long now! Heavily pregnant Duchess Kate glows in gorgeous outfit

<p>She’s about to give birth to her third child, but the Duchess of Cambridge is keeping as busy as ever, braving the cold to visit Pegasus Primary School in Oxford to learn more about the mental health charity Family Links.</p> <p><img width="500" height="739" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7816026/dxmnhwqx4aaixhp_500x739.jpg" alt="DXmn HWQX4AAIXhP" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Donning a gorgeous off-white coat which showed off her burgeoning baby bump, Kate took some time before entering the school to chat with the dozens of children lining the entrance, including 9-month-old Tillie, with whom she shared a very adorable exchange.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Watch: Tillie, 9 months, gets a royal wave from Princess Kate and sends an enthusiastic one back. Kate has just arrived at Pegasus Primary school in Oxford <a href="https://t.co/PfK3dwOZtx">pic.twitter.com/PfK3dwOZtx</a></p> — Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) <a href="https://twitter.com/SPerryPeoplemag/status/970987171468447744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 6, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>The Duchess joined a class during “circle time”, a session during which students can openly discuss their thoughts and feelings on a number of topics, including bullying and coping with stress.</p> <p>“I am very impressed by all of you,” Kate told the students. “Having met lots of grown-ups who have not had this opportunity to speak about their feelings and emotions, you are setting yourself up for a fantastic start in life.”</p> <p>After the chat, one of the lucky kids who got to meet the Duchess told reporters it was a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to speak so closely with her.</p> <p>“It wasn’t as nerve-racking as you think it would be because she’s just a normal ordinary person like everybody else,” 10-year-old Zhara Gathenya said.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Arthur Edwards/Twitter.</em></p>

Beauty & Style

Duchess Kate’s secret to glowing skin

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge always looks stunning whether she is going to a prestigious event or having some quiet time with her family.</p> <p>Kate manages to maintain flawless skin and although she has access to top-end skincare products, her makeup artist claims that a face washer<a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/bathroom/products/linen-house-33cm-x-33cm-face-washer-albany?utm_source=Over60&utm_medium=in-article-link-face-washer-albany&utm_campaign=Over60Shop&utm_content=face-washer-albany" target="_blank"></a> is what achieves her dewy skin.</p> <p>Arabella Preston, who taught the Duchess how to do her makeup for her wedding day, has shared that a face washer is an essential item in her skincare regime.</p> <p>Arabella told Kathleen Hou at The Cut, “It's all about the flannel and it's quite necessary.”</p> <p>“More gentle than any motorised cleanser brush, the right flannel will allow you to cleanly wipe makeup and dirt from your skin and gently exfoliate.”</p> <p>Arabella gave Kate makeup lessons before her wedding in 2011 and her other high-profile clients include Daisy Lowe and Lily James.</p> <p>The Duchess of Cambridge did her own makeup for her big day despite having two billion eyes on her as she wed Prince William.</p> <p>As well as using a face washer, Kate is said to be a fan of applying rosehip oil to her skin.</p> <p><em>US Weekly</em> reported that Kate applied rosehip oil onto her skin while she was carrying Princess Charlotte.</p> <p>“Kate is very cautious of products and treatments,” a source told the magazine. “Baby's health comes first.”</p> <p>“Kate continues to use rosehip oil in her daily skincare regiment. She loves the effect is has on her skin. [Her mother] Carole [Middleton] is also a fan.”</p>

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The secret to rosy, glowing skin

<p><span>Women of a certain age are very susceptible to advertisements for products promising to magic away the years. My bathroom drawers are full of discarded skin creams and hair products that have not lived up to their lofty promises.</span></p> <p><span>So, I viewed the new L’Oréal Golden Age range with a high degree of scepticism. </span></p> <p><span>However, six weeks down the track and I like the products so much, I’m considering changing the habits of a lifetime and adopting a slightly more complicated daily skincare routine.</span></p> <p><span>It all began when I reluctantly decided it was high time to upgrade to a higher-octane skin product than the one I had been using since I was a teenager.</span></p> <p><span>L’Oréal’s new range of Golden Age products claimed their formula "stimulated the epidermis to restore the skin’s rosy colour and radiance".</span></p> <p><span>"Poppycock," I thought, but decided to trial the range anyway on the off-chance of a miracle.</span></p> <p><span>Some weeks later, a friend asked me if I’d been out in the garden that day.</span></p> <p><span>"Nope, been in the office all day," I replied. "Why?"</span></p> <p><span>"Your skin looks as if you’ve had a touch of sunshine," she said. </span></p> <p><span>I peered in the mirror with my glasses on. During my hectic working week, I’d been too busy to notice the subtle transformation but on close inspection, there was a slight but unmistakable glow in the cheeks’ department. </span></p> <p><span>So, the two minutes’ extra ‘work’ morning and evening were paying dividends after all. </span></p> <p><span>Being a pedantic type, I had followed the instructions to the letter and used the serums and creams exactly as directed, patting and massaging them into my skin day and night. </span></p> <p><span>One of the litmus tests for me was the morning touch-test. If I could still feel the effects of the cream on my cheeks when I woke up and if my skin felt supple and well-nourished, it was obviously potent enough to perform its ‘magic’ all night. </span></p> <p><span>Having initially speed-read the blurb about the products, I reread the fine print which told me things I’d rather not know.</span></p> <p><span>"With age, features begin to sag and the face loses its firmness. Beyond this skin slackening, the skin gets thinner and micro-circulation slows down. It loses its natural colour and can look washed out.</span></p> <p><span>"L’Oréal laboratories have combined an exclusive complex of flower extracts and neo-calcium in a daily care formulated for skin losing its youthful density and natural colour."</span></p> <p><span>I liked what L’Oréal Global President Cyril Chapuy had to say about ‘mature’ women.</span></p> <p><span>"Women in their 60s now were in their 20s in the 70s. These are the women who demanded and exercised their right to control their own bodies, to let their femininity shine and to enter prestigious universities previously restricted to men. They demanded the right to freedom and responsibility, and to be working wives and mothers. They broke down barriers, allowing us to be the women that we are today. Now they want to feel good about themselves, and have begun another more intimate battle."</span></p> <p><span>L’Oréal has been around for a long time which suggests it must be honouring its promises to the women of the world. For all their Parisian pedigree, the products are in the mid-range price-wise ($30-$45 a jar) and there’s no false packaging which always infuriates me. </span></p> <p><span>I’ve also trailed their new mascara, L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Original Mascara, which is exceptionally good. The handle is longer than usual making it much easier to apply without your nose getting in the way and the brush is finer without delivering globs and blobs to the lashes. </span></p> <p><span>I’ve been faithful to one brand all my life but I think I might soon become a traitor.</span></p> <p><em>See the full range of products in the gallery above.</em></p>

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6 things to eat and drink to make your skin glow

<p>There are common messages about looking after your skin - sleep well, avoid stress, use sunscreen.</p> <p>However, there are also six things we can eat and drink to get that great skin glow. Here are some tips from <em>MasterChef New Zealand</em> winner, Nadia Lim, and health scientist, Sandra Clair.</p> <p>Sandra Clair is completing a PhD in health science at the University of Canterbury. Dunedin-based, she is a highly qualified Swiss-trained medical herbalist and medical anthropologist. She's also behind the well-known traditional medicine company Artemis, which uses medicinal grade herbs for its therapeutic tea blends. <br /> <br /> <strong>What to eat</strong><br /> <br /><strong>1. Vitamin C-rich foods</strong></p> <p>Thinks citrus fruit, strawberries, kiwifruit etc. Vitamin C increases collagen production. Collagen helps keep skin supple and plumps it up, giving smoothness and support. As skin ages, it loses collagen.<br /> <br /><strong>2. Omega-3 fatty acids</strong></p> <p>Contained in the likes of oily fish such as salmon, flax seed and walnuts. Skin cells are surrounded by a layer of fat and it's important to get enough healthy fats to nourish your cells. Having a diet high in omega-3 fats helps your skin look radiant and adds softness to your complexion. As Lim says: "I know this from firsthand experience at university, when we were all part of an experiment and I had to take fish oil capsules every day for a few weeks."<br /> <br /><strong>3. Foods high in vitamin E</strong></p> <p>This includes foods such as avocado and almonds. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant and helps to protect against skin oxidative damage from pollutants and other free radicals. </p> <p><strong>What to drink</strong></p> <p><strong>1. Nettle</strong></p> <p>Nettle strengthens the "elimination organs" like the kidneys which release toxins from the body. For example, if the kidneys are weak or are over-loaded then they cannot detoxify properly and this can put a burden on the skin to release toxins instead - such as in the form of acne.</p> <p><strong>2. Drink 2 litres of water daily</strong></p> <p>We are made up of 75 per cent water and need this hydration for the skin and body. Drinking medicinal teas counts towards this, according to Clair. But coffee, regular teas and soft drinks do not.</p> <p><strong>3. Drink herbs that are good for the liver</strong></p> <p>Examples include St Mary’s thistle, globe artichoke, dandelion root, peppermint, fennel and calendula. "Liver detox teas are one of the quickest ways of triggering the elimination processes of fat soluble toxins and improving digestion," Clair says.</p> <p>What natural beauty solutions to you turn to? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Written by Rachel Grunwell. First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/07/how-to-do-a-natural-pedicure-at-home/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">How to do a natural pedicure at home</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/07/problem-with-all-natural-skincare-products/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The problem with “all-natural” skincare products</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/beauty-style/2016/07/7-beauty-mistakes-we-are-all-guilty-of/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7 beauty mistakes we’re all guilty of</span></em></strong></a></p>

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