Wealden Times | WT177 | November 2016 | Christmas Gifts supplement inside

November glow
Wealden Times talks to Sue Fish...
Health & Beauty
Do you have a beauty regime?
I used to just use cleansing
wipes and a cheap moisturiser,
but since discovering the
Tropic skincare range I now
cleanse, tone and moisturise
twice a day, religiously. It’s
made a huge difference to how
my skin looks and feels. For
anti-ageing I use Tropic’s Eye
Revive, Night Repair Cream
with Elixir Oil at night to
smooth out the lines on my
face, neck and décolletage.
Once or twice a week I’ll use
the Exfoliating Face Smooth
and Radiance Clay Mask, and
the Body Oil works beautifully
as a natural perfume. The
Summer Skin and Instant Glow
comes out of the cupboard
when exposing my very pale
legs, and as an added bonus
it smells like Pina Colada!
Is there a particular
product you couldn’t live
without? This is such a
difficult question as I use all
of the Tropic products and love
them all without exception! If I
have to pick just one, I would
choose the uplifting Smoothing
Cleanser. It’s award-winning
and comes with a bamboo face
cloth, which is naturally antibacterial
and effortlessly removes
all makeup including waterproof
mascara. My skin feels so soft,
clean and fresh afterwards.
What’s your ultimate pampering
treat? For the ultimate treat I
love a luxury spa day (or even
couple of days!) at Tor Spa Retreat
in Ickham, Canterbury. It’s
unbelievably relaxing, unassuming
and peaceful. They offer the most
amazing Ayurvedic treatments,
the staff are wonderful and
welcoming, and the deliciously
healthy vegetarian food means
I never want to leave.
Do you have a style icon? I
love Jemima Khan’s sense of
style, with her strong features,
defining cheek bones and long
flowing hair complementing her
impeccable clothes. She always
looks so elegant and chic.
Sue is an Independent Ambassador
for Tropic Skin Care and
specialises in promoting freshly
made, 100% natural, crueltyfree,
vegan, toxic chemical-free
skincare and cosmetics suitable
for all skin types. Take a look
at the Tropic range at suefish.
co.uk and book a pamper evening
by emailing tscsuefish@yahoo.
com or call 07876 682628.
Aloe there...
Succulents are a house-plant
lover’s best friend at the
moment, but there is one
particular species no one
should be without. Aloe Vera
is an all round wonder plant.
It’s one of the few plants
that contains vitamin B12
(this is vital for your body
to produce haemoglobin,
the protein that transports
oxygen in your blood) and it
alkalises the body, which is
vital for preventing disease.
It aids with detoxification,
as it emulsifies toxins in
the digestive tract, which
ultimately boosts the
immune system, keeping
you and your body healthy
and happy. It has external
benefits as well, being
soothing and relieving to
burns, cuts, insect bites and
even skin conditions like
psoriasis. Keep a plant in a
pot in the kitchen as a go-to
natural first aid kit. Due to
its super high water content
it’s the perfect product for
hydrating and rejuvenating
the skin, increasing blood
flow and plumping up
those rosy cheeks.
Winter Sun...
With the weather turning
colder, what better products
to try than an exfoliator
and facial oil? These are
no ordinary products,
however. The Face Smooth
Brightening Polish is made
up of bamboo silica beads
(fear not, they’re sustainable
and biodegradable), which
gently exfoliate and clear
away any particularly dry
areas of skin. The result
is a fresh, soft and bright
complexion that hasn’t
been entirely dried out
by harsh chemicals. This
combined with the Organic
Elixir Age-Defying Facial
Oil is a match made in
skincare heaven. Use a tiny
amount on your face, neck
and décolletage for instant
indulgence and hydration.
The scent is divine, they’re
all natural, freshly made and
never tested on animals. For
only £15 and £30 you can
create your own luxury spa
treatments without
the luxury price tag.
See the full range of
skincare products
and find out more at
tropicskincare.co.uk
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