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Publication date: 5th June, 2012

Body Back. The mother's handbook to medical, physical and emotional well-being. By Heather Porter

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Mother of four, Heather Porter shares her hands-on experience of getting your old self back. With her team of experts, she provides an understanding approach and addresses all the issues you wanted to know about but were too afraid to ask.

Tried & Tested

I have always been interested in health and beauty, hence why I have written BODY BACK.

For years I have kept notes and comments on products I have liked, found worked (and still use) or have been a total waste of time and money! I am continually searching for medical and alternative health cures, nutritious secrets, clothes that compliment the figure, and of course the anti-aging miracle.

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Gaylia Kristensen White Magic Anti-aging Brightening Serum (2/5)

This is an Australian brand and I found it in Sydney, it seems to be popular in some of the spas so I tried a couple of products within the range. This serum did not impress me particularly.

Posted under Ageing, Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Beauty, Beauty Hack, Serum, Skin, Skincare, Skincare

Hydralia, Yonka (5/5)

Another great ’serum' by Yonka, this one replaces the dermal range. I used Dermol 2 all the time and was disappointed that they stopped making it, however Hydralia is almost identical. It is described by Yonka as a concentrate rather than a serum but it would be used at the same time, under moisturiser as a good first base on a freshly toned face.

Posted under Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Skin, Skincare, Skincare, Yonka, Yonka Hydralia

Purely Age-Defying Ultra Rich Cleanser, Jurlique (2/5)

I think I shall leave this brand alone now, I have tried several of their products and do not want my column to be too full of negative comments! This thick creamy cleanser did not have the same absorption rate as other cleansers, it seemed to sit on the skin and clean the top layer only.

Posted under Age-Defying, Antiageing, Anti-Ageing, Antiaging, Anti-Aging, Jurlique, Purely Age-Defying, Skincare, Skincare, Tried & Tested

Purely Age-Defying Facial Serum, Jurlique (1/5)

This facial serum was a real disappointment. It streaks on the face and has to soak in or be gently rubbed until dissolved and felt too heavy for a serum. I continued to use it until it had finished but my face was not bright during this process. It felt ‘cloudy’. As the product took longer to soak in, I couldn’t use moisturiser immediately which did not help my morning rush.

Posted under Antiageing, Anti-Ageing, Antiaging, Anti-Aging, Skincare, Skincare

Purely Age Defying Mist, Jurlique (2/5)

Jurlique was recommended to me by a nutritionist because it is a natural skin care line and therefore safe through pregnancy. The mist is refreshing but I found the spray too directional. It was not a mist it came too strong. I therefore poured it into my favourite mist bottle (once empty) but the spray still came out like a jet rather than a mist. This indicates it is the consistency of the liquid that is just not quite fine enough.

Posted under Antiageing, Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Face Mist, Jurlique, Skincare, Skincare

Bee Venom Mask , Heaven by Deborah Mitchell (5/5)

This wonder pot of a mask has a strange smell, it’s list of ingredients resembles the list of an apothecary’s shelf some notable ingredients include: bee venom, Manuka honey, tea tree oil, rose extract oil, lavender and silica.

Posted under Age-Defying, Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Bee-Venom, Deborah Mitchell, Face Mask, Heaven, Heaven Skincare, Mask, Skincare, Skincare

Collagen, Linda Meredith (5/5)

My favourite collagen serum. It is light, clear and non-sticky, hence it spreads finely and easily over the face and neck.

Posted under Age-Defying, Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Anti-Wrinkle, Collagen, Linda Meredith, Skin, Skincare, Skincare

Pro-Collagen Serum Amplifier, Epicuren Discovery (4/5)

Epicuren’s answer to an age-defying serum. This serum is more like a light soft cream.

Posted under Age-Defying, Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Collagen, Skin, Skincare, Skincare

Yonka Advanced Optimizer Serum (4/5)

This serum gets absorbed quickly, without leaving an oily layer on the face. I like this quality in a serum.

Posted under Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Skincare, Yonka

Hampton Sun SPF 15 Gel (3/5)

I enjoyed this sun product, it is a silky clear spray and feels like you're oiling your skin, but in a much lighter way and without being sticky.

Posted under Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Spf, Suncare

Dr Brandt Laser in a Bottle (4/5)

I applied this AM and PM until the bottle ran out.

Posted under Anti-Ageing, Anti-Aging, Skin, Skincare

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