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in focus: mumby Gina PistoneBelieve it or not, coconut oil can performas an excellent substitute for a multitude ofmoisturizers in your beauty arsenal. Some ofthe all-natural beauty benefits of coconut oilinclude:• Conditioning: For dry, brittle hair, tryrubbing coconut oil into the ends of your locks,leave for 5 minutes and rinse.• Moisturizing: Whether the air conditioningor too much sun at the beach left your skinparched and dehydrated, try applying coconutoil straight from the jar for a much neededquench of thirst.• Anti-aging: Loaded with antioxidants andessential vitamins, coconut oil is your answer tofighting the signs of early-aging. Try dabbingsome around the eyes or fine lines to help boostelasticity and provide softer, smoother skin.Afternoon tea…for your faceTry using a cup of brewed tea as a facial toner:Chamomile: contains natural smoothingproperties that help combat redness for thosewith sensitive skinLavender: gives the skin a boost of energy,uplifts and cools. Great after a day at the beachGreen tea: reduces the size of pores and evensout the skin toneBuy beauty that gives backMAC cosmetics are 100% committed toprotecting the environment and with their ‘Backto MAC’ program they pass the benefits onto you. Simply bring 6 empty MAC cosmeticcontainers back to the shop (including anythingfrom eye-liner stubs, empty eye shadow pots,etc) and you’ll receive a free lipstick of yourchoice.Eco friendly tips & toesFor expectant mum’s who are looking for a safeand chemical-free mani-pedi, Zoya brand nailpolish has got you covered (and lacquered!)Zoya’s polish is free from harmful chemicals(think formaldehyde and dibutyl phthalatewhich have been linked to cancer and birthdefects). With over 300 long-wearing fashionforward hues to chose from, there is a shade foreveryone.Reference:Sarah WilsonAuthor and beauty bloggerMAC cosmeticsZoya Nail Lacquers47mother, baby & child october 2013