
Jet-lagged Skin
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How to: MAKE JET-LAGGED SKIN LOOK FRESH AGAIN A day on the plane leaves a complexion tired, lacklustre and dry. Thankfully, an intensive facial can wake it up. “Any time you want to keep your skin healthy, it starts with thorough cleansing,” says Holly Sherrard, education manager at The International Dermal Institute Canada in Toronto. Melt away sebum and dirt with an oil-based product made for all faces, such as Dermalogica PreCleanse, $51, then follow with a wash that suits your skin type: clay-based if you’re oily; gel-based if you’re normal; and creamy or milky if you’re dry. Step 2: slough off dead cells. “Exfoliation can reveal the healthier, more luminous skin cells underneath.” FLARE pick: Nuxe Gentle Aromatic Exfoliant with 3 Roses, $31. Next, layer on a treatment masque souped up with the skin saviours you need: multivitamins for dull or sensitized skin; hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for dehydrated skin; or clay, biotin and caffeine for oily, acne-prone skin. Moisturize and—voilà—you’re back to your gorgeous self again.

Blow out wavy hair
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How to: BLOW OUT WAVY HAIR WITHOUT FRYING IT Prep damp waves with a heat shield such as John Frieda Frizz-Ease Heat Defeat Protective Styling Spray, $10.50. Next up, divvy hair into manageable sections and start from underneath, taming the trickiest curls first—usually, they’re found along the front hairline. “It’s easier to smooth stubborn hair while it’s still wet, and the wetter it is, the easier it is to straighten it,” explains Howard Barr, Canadian creative consultant for John Frieda. “I prefer natural-bristle brushes. They add shine and don’t damage the hair as much.” A medium-sized round brush is best; use a brush too small and you’ll create unwanted body, while big brushes don’t provide enough tension. Blow-dry in one direction, from the roots downward, to smooth hair cuticles and amp up shine, plus prevent frizzy ends. To extend the life of your blowout, swap your cotton pillow for satin, since the no-friction fabric lets hair slide and stay in shape. Freshen day-after hair with an oil-zapping dry shampoo. FLARE pick: Fekkai Au Naturel Powder Clean Dry Shampoo, $27.
“How to Get Gorgeous At Home” has been edited for FLARE.com; the complete story and where-to-buy appears in the May 2009 issue of FLARE.
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