The BD team discovers life can be easier with these beauty solutions.
Issue: Humidity-induced frizz
Solution:
I am not ashamed to admit myself a devoted follower of the straightener religion. Ever since I was deemed responsible enough to wield a straightening iron I have used one regularly to transform my frizzy waves straight(ish). Helping me tame the tangle is the ELEVEN Australia Flat Iron - the miracle styling assistant heats up to six different temperature levels (hot enough to tackle tresses like mine), and features thin ceramic plates for ease of movement. - Sarah
Issue: Cracked lips
Solution:
If I was stranded on a deserted island and could only have one beauty product in my survival kit - hands down, I would choose lip balm. Whether you've had a hot day in the sun or a weekend away at the ski slopes - cracked lips can creep up on the best of us. And while there are plenty of famous remedies out there (hello Vaseline, Paw Paw Ointment and coconut oil), the nourishing properties found in jojoba oil are always a clear winner for my pucker and I. The Jojoba Company 100% Natural Jojoba Lip Balm is a 100 per cent natural and vegan solution for your cracked (and definitely not cute) lips. Enriched with jojoba, coconut and Kakadu plum oils, the plant actives in this balm work to deeply moisturise and soften the lips. Repeat after me: Water, check. Matches, check. Lip balm, check. - Ally
Issue: Sun-damaged skin
Solution: Elucent Elucent Anti Ageing Day Moisturiser SPF 30
Anyone who knows me knows I'm a beach baby. I've grown up spending as many days as possible with the surf, sun and sand. Unfortunately, that has played havoc on my skin - with early signs of ageing beginning to appear. But this summer, the Elucent Anti Ageing Day Moisturiser SPF 50+ has been helping me work against the damage caused by mother nature's nasty rays. The triple-action moisturiser helps reduce wrinkles, keep skin hydrated and improve skin texture and tone - as well as offering SPF50+ protection. Plus, the moisturiser has a really nice scent and light texture meaning I’m way more prone to regular application. The result? I'm feeling less guilty about my love for being beside the seaside thanks to my skin being in much better shape. - Yelena
Issue: Dry hands
Solution:
Like many of us, I am guilty of neglecting to moisturise my hands as much as my face, so The Body Shop’s Hemp Hand Protector was a dream come true to trial. I slathered it all over whenever I felt they were becoming too dry and it can even be used as an overnight treatment to really give your hands some love! Afterwards, my hands felt nourished with no dry skin in sight. I will definitely be keeping this wonder in my bag so it’s always available when my hands require an extra hit of hydration. - Laura
Issue: Fading colour
Solution:
In the last five years my hair has been every (respectable, work-appropriate) colour under the sun. That’s a lot of hair dyeing in a short period of time, not to mention heat styling. If I had come across Paul Mitchell’s Ultimate Colour Repair Triple Rescue back when I was a fiery redhead or a caramel brunette, chances are I would have remained those delicious colours a little longer! However this still works a treat in keeping my blacker than black hair looking forever glossy and never dull, thanks to its top thermal protection layer which forms a heat-resistant seal to shield hair from damage, and the bottom layer which conditions the hair with a quinoa colour repair complex… and did I mention it smells divine? - Sophia
