SPRING BEAUTY GIFTS!

So Spring has not officially arrived and some mornings there is still frost on the ground, but this is a great time to stock up on botanical beauty essentials for the year ahead. Our ROSEE botanical damask rosewater toner now contains over 80% pure organic botanicals, our BRUME DU MATIN facial cleansing mist over 90% organic hydrolats - and our fragrant facial and body BEAUTY OILS are all 100% natural and from some of the highest quality, small scale oil oproducers in Europe.

For a limited time we are now offering you the opportunity to receive a 2nd, full sized, cleanser, toner or beauty oil entirely FREE with your purchase of the identical produce, or put another way, 50% off both products! Shop NOW

WINTER BEAUTY

Now that Winter is truly upon us, we all need more antioxidants, more skin nourishment and better skin hydration. BEAUTY SHOT provides all three, in a delicious package of 100% natural, freeze dried Raspberry, Blueberry, Blackcurrant and Curcumin, as well as Baobab, Matcha Green Tea and Ginseng. Just one TBLS dissolved in water every morning has been shown in dermatological trials to improve skin density by an astounding 28%. 

Some of the antioxidants in BEAUTY SHOT have also been shown in clinical trials to support immunity and brain function - helping you stay fit and mega-productive despite the cold weather! Now on Special Offer in our SMOOTHING, FIRMING KIT!

SUMMER BEAUTY

Now that the sun is shining, our Nr 1 beauty priority is to keep skin nourished and hydrated no matter what. Here are the basics:

Natural UV protection starts from within, so give your skin a head start by loading up on yummy, pink and purple fruit such as blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. These contain polyphenol antioxidants & lots of Vitamin C, which help protect skin from sun damage from the inside-out. Orange fruits & veggies also pack a UV protective punch, as they contain carotenoid antioxidants shown to protect both skin and eyes from UV rays without interfering with Vitamin D synthesis; think passion fruit, pomegranates, apricots, mangos and raw carrots.

If some day you are on the go and all that raw fruit is too difficult, we have a great alternative: stir a TBLS of DANIELE de WINTER Beauty Shot in a small glass of juice - and your work is Done! Containing Blueberry, Baobab, Matcha green tea, Curcumin, Ginseng and other natural, antioxidant-loaded super-fruit extracts, Beauty Shot has a stellar track-record for protecting skin from sun damage from the inside-out. As one happy client told us < this is the first year my (bald) scalp has not burnt despite so much sun >

To protect your skin externally, apply DANIELE de WINTER 'SOLEIL PURE' SPF 50+ to sensitive areas such as face and chest and the gentler SOLEIL PURE SPF25 to the rest of your body until you have a good tan, after that coconut oil, which has a natural SPF of around 10, may be enough to protect your body from sunburn, while encouraging the synthesis of Vitamin D!

Lastly, get used to the sun slowly by sunbathing for 30 mins max for the first few days to allow melanin levels to build up naturally. A broad brimmed hat and light, floaty clothes are also a huge help!

PS. Try to avoid wearing sunglasses too much, as research confirms we need full spectrum sunlight to hit our retina in order for our brain to function at optimum levels. Dark glasses filter out important, health-promoting wavelengths, so can interfere with optimum cognitive function. 

2023 New Years Resolutions

Our New Year’s Resolutions

1. See more friends every week – especially those you have lost touch with. How is this good for your beauty? Well, feeling connected makes us happy, being happy enhances immunity and laughing boosts circulation – and improved immunity & better microcirculation both support beautiful skin!
2. Take Vitamin D3 with K2 every day until the sun gets warm again. In the Northern Hemisphere that would be April. There is a powerful, positive correlation between high serum levels of Vitamin D and lower all-cause mortality. It’s that simple!
3. Get more early nights! They do not call it beauty sleep for nothing. Sleep is when our immunity rebuilds and our skin regenerates. Raising your head a few inches by adding another pillow also improves lymphatic drainage from the head, reducing the risk of puffy eyes in the morning.
4. Fall in love with the 3G’s: Garlic to protect you from colds and flus, Greens to feed your skin & body with nutrients and Grapefruit (all citrus fruits) for their essential, seasonal antioxidants, protection from infections and clear, beautiful skin.
5. Get sweaty at least once a week, either in a sauna or from working out. Sweating is Mother Nature’s way of clearing toxins from your body - and it also gives your skin that heavenly <wouldn’t you like to know> glow!

Have a truly wonderful 2023!
 

BEAUTIFUL WINTER SKIN

Our skin needs a little extra nourishment during Winter months, when sparkling frost and cold winds risk dehydrating delicate faces. To keep your complexion plump and smooth during the Winter, use DANIELE de WINTER's upgraded ENERGIE PURE day cream with deeply nourishing oils of Jojoba, Wheatgerm and Seabuckthorn that contain all the valuable fatty acids our skin needs for perfect hydration. ENERGIE PURE is free of parabens and synthetic fragrances and designed to keep your skin optimally smoooth and radiant all Winter.

SMOOTH SUMMER SKIN

For beautifully smooth Summer skin, add lots of raw salads and seasonal fruit to nourish your skin from within. Particularly the polyphenols in red berries are super anti-inflammatory and help keep skin flawless despite the warmer weather. We also love avocados, both as salad and in ENERGIE PURE antioxidant day cream to nourish your complexion with essential fatty acids from both inside and out. For a beautiful Summer!

TWO STEPS TO A MORE LUMINOUS COMPLEXION

April has arrived: with dewy mornings and gloriously colourful flowers against a brilliantly green world. When we have been indoors with central heating for many months it can lead to dehydration, tight skin and premature wrinkles. So to balance out any negative beauty effects from the Winter, DANIELE de WINTER have developed a simple 1-2 skin smoothing routine, which achieves visible results from the very first day and is ideal for sensitive and fragile complexions:

1) Buy yourself some fragrant spring flowers, arrange on your counter, breathe in their beautiful perfume and exhale slowly. Repeat 3 times: this relaxes your mind, oxygenates your skin and basically I just love doing it J

2)  Apply L'ELIXIR MAGIC smoothing face and neck serum onto face, neck and decolletée. Rich in hyaluronic acid, honey and papaya enzymes l'ELIXIR MAGIC clarifies skin with a very gentle enzymatic exfoliating action while deeply nourishing skin cells. Allow to absorb for a minute.

3) Then smooth a generous layer of BONNE FEE 'Cinderella' facial mask on top of L'ELIXIR MAGIC to activate the plumping of skin cells, renewal of collagen fibers and visible firming of your complexion. Containing pure extracts of mallow, jojoba and lemon balm, BONNE FEE also creates a perfect base for makeup and works all day and night to smooth and redensify your complexion.

Now on Special Offer: 20% off each product or both products together! Use the code EASTER at checkout - and have a beautiful day!

OUR BEAUTY SECRET

Once upon a time in Africa there was a special tree renown for its healing properties. The Marula Tree has grown in the bright sunshine of West Africa for centuries and its fruit is unusually high in antioxidants, skin smoothing Omega fatty acids as well as a special form of fat soluble Vitamin C Esther, a gentle, non-acidic form of Vitamin C renown for its ability to stimulate collagen synthesis.

DANIELE de WINTER searched Africa for a particularly pure, 100% organic Marula oil to blend into all our face and body oils ad found a wonderful fairtrade supplier : Rich in flavonoids, tocotrienol, phenolic compounds, essential amino acids and above all natural Vitamin C, our Marula oil helps support  the cellular renewal of your skin and stimulates collagen synthesis.

Each DANIELE de WINTER face and body oil contains a high proportion of this organic Marula oil along withother precious, botanical oils. All our oils are entirely free from synthetic or petroleum ingredients and are 100% botanical. Every one is rich in flavonoids, natural Vitamin E, Omega 3, 6 & 9 EFA, antioxidant polyphenols and natural Vitamin C. Voted by our spa partners as the best range of beauty oils they have ever used!

TONE YOUR THIGHS!

Want to slim and tone your thighs in a matter of weeks? Try CONTOURS DE LIANE slimming anti-cellulite oil. Now available with a totally FREE, SOIE SAUVAGE fragrant Black Grape body scrub and a FREE body massager in our super Valentine's Offer, this duo will smooth and refine your skin in a matter of days..

1. Apply CONTOURS DE LIANE every morning after your shower.

2. Identify some very steep steps near your home: Around 50 steps is good.

3. Every other morning, put on your gym things, drink water, head out - and after warming up do the following quick WORKOUT.

4. WORKOUT: Run up and down the steps as fast as you can, building up to 5x up and down. If you are like me you will probably walk most of the steps to start off with - but you will be amazed to see how quickly you improve!

5. When you get home, massage SOIE SAUVAGE onto dry skin while in the shower, rinse and then vigorously apply CONTOURS DE LIANE after drying off. This will both stimulate lymphatic drainage and boost muscle recovery.

6. Buy yourself some good quality electrolytes and drink 2 litres of water daily. Drink 50% in the morning and the rest throughout the day. Also eat more greens, vegetable starches (potatoes, turnips etc) clean fats and quality protein and cut down on grains, pastries, sweets, processed food and alcohol.

After 2 weeks (one day workout followed by one day rest) your thighs will look visibly more toned and defined. To keep up the good work, mix and match the stair runs with some sit ups, squats and knee-push-ups or any good HIIT every 3 to 4 days!

Enjoy!!

HAPPY 2021!

OUR NEW YEAR'S WISHES TO YOU:   1. May you live your most fulfilling life and - even if you have to begin with baby steps, follow your dreams!

2. May 10mins (or more) intense exercise at least 2x a week feel easy and fun!

3. May loving your body by drinking spring water and eating organic, biodynamic produce (maybe even start growing your own) keep you feeling fantastic!

4. May you support your Immunity the natural way: with protection from EMF & Wifi at night to facilitate deep, restorative sleep, sunshine, laughter, probiotics, Vitamins A, C & D, Zinc, Magnesium and above all... lots of puppy hugs!!

5. Lastly, may your deW InsideOut Beauty care give you great joy and -even MORE- gloriously beautiful skin!

HAPPY, HAPPY SHOPPING - and remember to enter the code 2021 at checkout to receive up to 45% discount off your entire order!

Happy 2021!

With Love From All of us at DANIELE de WINTER!

LUMINOUS SUMMER SKIN!

Fresh air, sunshine and juicy, raw salads and fruits.. Summer is the time our skin usually looks its best! To make quite sure this is the case, here are out top Summer Beauty tips:

1. Saturate your skin with antioxidants: we love spritzing on 100% organic, 100% botanical antioxidant-loaded BRUME DU MATIN facial cleansing spritz first thing in the morning to awaken your complexion, remove last traces of sleep and nourish even the most delicate skin with protective, polyphenol antioxidants from chamomile and elderflower, leaving your skin softt, fragrant and luminous!

2. Apply a delicate layer of ENERGIE PURE, DANIELE de WINTER's signature antioxidant moisturizer that is the cream that started the brand! ENERGIE PURE is clinically proven to enhance collagen synthesis and improve skin tone and youthfulness all day while simultaneously protecting against pollution and UV damage with only 100% botanical antioxidants, providing protection equal to equivalent to SPF 10-12. The high level of botanicals in ENERGIE PURE also reduces the risk of skin blemishes and impurities, leaving your complexion clear and beautiful!

3. Nourish your body morning and night with one of our 100% botanical body oils:

CONTOURS DE LIANE slimming, cellulite-busting oil, popular among Monaco's beach goddesses for tightening and smoothing thighs while protecting against mosquitoes with a signature blend of fragrant essential oils.

FRAICHEUR DU VERGER warming, toning oil ideal after exercise to prevent aching muscles or anytime to improve circulation all over the body and sooth sore joints. According to our happy clients, FRAICHEUR DU VERGER is also very effective at soothing muscle cramps and alleviating the pain of arthritis. 100% botanical, nourishing and fragrant.

FLEURS NOCTURNES soothing, relaxing aromatherapy oil! Whether you want to pamper someone special with a soothing massage or simply relax and promote a good night's sleep, FLEURS NOCTURNES is a deliciously fragrant, 100% botanical blend of lavender, rosewood and ylang ylang that soothes the soul and lifts the spirits while deeply nourishing the skin all over your body. Glorious!

2-STEP THIGH BUSTING ROUTINE!

Want to slim and tone your thighs in a matter of weeks?

Ok, the routine below is not entirely pain-free, but its quick and achieves visible results!

1. The easy bit: buy a bottle of CONTOURS DE LIANE slimming anti-cellulite oil

2. Identify some very steep steps near your home: you need at least 100 steps for this to work

3. Set your alarm 30mins earlier than usual, vigorously rub a little CONTOURS DE LIANE into your thighs, put on your gym things, drink water, head out and warm up for 5 with some very brisk walking followed by some stretches.

4. WORKOUT: Run up the steps as fast as you possibly can, take a breather at the top, trot down and repeat. If you are like me you will probably walk most of the steps for the first few days - but you will be amazed to see how quickly you improve.

5. Follow the step runs with 50 deep squats, staying down for 10 after nr 50, then shake it out.

If you have time, follow with a brisk 15 min walk or jog.

6. When home, shower, dry and then once again vigorously massage CONTOURS DE LIANE into your thighs and glutes to stimulate lymphatic drainage and speed up muscle recovery.

TAKE A BREAK every 3rd day and do upper body work or yoga instead.

I kid you not, after only 2 weeks your thighs will look visibly more toned and defined; The longer you keep it up the better - and more motivating - the results!

BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY THE BEAUTIFUL WAY!

At a time when everyone is worrying about flu’s and viruses, here are FIVE TIPS to boost your immunity and simultaneously enhance your beauty! Synthesised from research by some of the world’s leading holistic health practitioners, they are easy and above all effective:

STEP 1: Boost your Vitamin C intake throughout the day to strengthen both your innate and adaptive immune system. High dose Vitamin C has a dramatically supportive effect on your ability to resist infections while also stimulating collagen synthesis and clarifying your complexion! Some of the best sources are berries, citrus fruits, green vegetables and DANIELE de WINTER’s BEAUTY SHOT, which is rich in the Acerola, Acai, Blackcurrant & Raspberry and contains over 200mg wholefood Vitamin C in every heaped teaspoon: BEAUTY SHOT is clinically proven to clarify skin and increase skin density by over 28% after just 2 months daily use.

STEP 2: Reduce inflammation, as less inflammation means better immunity. The nutritional anti-inflammatory superstars are Omega 3 fish oils, Curcumin, Ashwaganda, Siberian Ginseng and Ginger. These work together to improve cellular metabolism, sharpen your immune response and ‘awaken’ cellular immunity. All are contained in SKINERGIE, our super-energizing, anti-inflammatory beauty supplement. On your skin they smooth, brighten & balance your complexion and help eliminate both acne and rosacea.

STEP 3 : Supplement daily with Vitamin D3. Vitamin D3 powerfully supports your immune system and reduces your risk of premature death from all causes. Vitamin D is produced by our skin in bright sunlight but Winter months – as well as a diet laced with GMO foods, pesticides and herbicides - can cause Vitamin D deficiency, thus increasing your risk of infection. Take Vitamin D3 with added Vitamin K2 twice a day to ensure you have enough. According to Dr Dietrich Klinghardt, taking Vitamin D3 combined with K2 helps ensure the D3 is metabolized correctly.

STEP 4 : Boost your nutrition with organic fruits and vegetables, grass-fed meats, eggs & seafood rich in zinc and bioavailable amino acids, as well as plenty of healthy fats from olive oil, avocados, organic butter and coconut oil. Above all garnish food liberally with raw garlic and raw ginger, as both have significant antiviral properties, can inhibit viral replication and have been found to prevent viruses from entering host cells. Lastly, cut down on refined carbohydrates and sugars. Clinical tests confirm that eating just a tsp of refined sugar suppresses immune function for 6 hours! Instead enjoy a little green stevia, raw honey or organic maple syrup.

STEP 5 : Drink plenty of pure, spring water to stay hydrated and get your beauty sleep ! Be in bed by 10pm (with both the Wifi and your mobile phone completely switched OFF) and get at least 8 or 9 hours of shuteye. Protecting yourself from the microwave radiation emitted by Wifi and Mobiles at night allows your brainwaves to slow down sufficiently to get truly deep, restful sleep, which is impossible while they are switched on, as our brainwaves mimic the frequencies emitted by these devices so cannot slow down enough to achieve deep Delta sleep). Researchers from Germany have found that a good night’s sleep measurably enhances immune function, dramatically improving your chances of resisting bugs or viruses that cross your path.
 

MY FAVOURITE BEAUTY HERBS

The more I learn about Mother Nature, the more I am in love with and literally in awe of her genius!

Hundreds of simple herbs have absolutely phenomenal heath and beauty properties.

Take the simple Rosemary bush: not only does it help protect us from some of the adverse effects of mobile phone radiation, but when both ingested or applied topically, Rosemary can bring a huge number of health & beauty benefits:

Rosemary improves brain function and supports memory performance . It is also known to boost alertness, intelligence, and focus. One possible mechanism for this action is that rosemary supports the synthesis of nerve growth factor which is vital for nerve tissue.

Rosemary also has neuroprotective properties. It reduces oxidative stress and overstimulation of nerve cells, so helps protect the nervous system and brain tissue from oxidation.

This beautifully fragrant herb boosts digestion, supports a healthy liver, and has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties. Rosemary has already shown promising results in the treatment of several cancers including colon, blood, breast, prostate, ovarian, cervical, liver, lung, bladder and pancreatic cancer.

Regarding skin beauty, Rosemary is antioxidant, anti-aging, toning, healing, antibacterial and anti-viral. It helps protect skin and body from pollution and oxidative damage and is a real skin-perfector.

DANIELE de WINTER's 100% botanical FRAICHEUR DU VERGER energizing body oil is rich in essential oils of Rosemary, Lemon, Frankincense and Thyme; for fragrant, healing, antioxidant aromatherapy that rejuvenates the body from Inside and Out.

BEAUTIFUL BEAUTY SLEEP

Contrary to common belief, sleep is not for wimps but for high achievers who stay younger and fitter for longer:

- According to the Sophia Health Institute in Seattle, our brain shrinks by over 50% during deep sleep, allowing lymphatic fluid to wash between brain cells and flush out toxins, such as viruses and heavy metals. During, shallow sleep this does not happen. A lack of deep sleep can therefore lead to an accumulation of toxins in your brain which has been associated with an increased risk of Altsheimers disease and other brain-related disorders.

- Without sufficient sleep, our body makes fewer cytokines, a type of protein that targets infection and inflammation, and creates an effective immune response when we are exposed to harmful bugs. According to the National Sleep Foundation, cytokines are both produced and released during sleep, so regularly getting a good night of zzzz's supports your body's ability to resist infection - which is particularly important during cold winter months.

- There is also a reason it is called 'beauty sleep'. According to research at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, people who are sleep deprived appear less attractive to others than those who look well rested. That is probably no surprise given that a lack of sleep interferes with lymphatic drainage of the face, leading to a paler, puffier complexion and more swollen eyes. Skin also makes essential new collagen when we sleep, which prevents sagging and premature aging; - and more collagen means plumper skin and fewer wrinkles.

So how to get a fabulous night's sleep? Here are our top 3 tips :

1) Try to exercise outdoors in the bright morning light for at least 20 minutes upon waking. This is the best way to support your circadian rythmns and make sure you start feeling sleeply when it is dark. A brisk walk or jog around the block or 50 deep knee bends followed by 50 situps in the park or garden is perfect - or if you live near the sea as I do, a quick plunge in the icy waves will work wonders to set you up for the rest of the day! Outdoor exercise in the sunshine and fresh air also provides a mental health boost beyond that of indoor gyms - and how great to go to work knowing that the exercise box has already been ticked!

2) Get to sleep before midnight, ideally before 11pm and avoid sweet snacks last thing. Our bodies all function according to a circadian rythmn which has been established for thousands of years and dictates that we get our deepest, most restorative sleep before midnight. The reason not to snack on carb-rich desserts before bed is that sugar and grains raise blood insulin levels, and as there is an inverse relationship between blood levels of Insulin and of growth hormone: when one is elevated, the other will automatically be low. We need growth hormone to rebuild muscle and repair organs while we sleep - and the greatest amount of growth hormone (about 75%) is released within an hour of first first falling asleep - so keep the sweet snacks for breakfast and stick to a plain camomile tea or a piece of cheese with a few nuts at night.

3) Last but certainly not least, unplug your Wifi router and fully switch off all mobile phones before going to bed. Just like our body resonates to the beat of dance music, our brain rythmns resonate with the electromagnetic frequencies around them - and wireless frequencies prevent deep sleep. To achieve deep, restorative sleep our brainwaves must slow down significantly to deep, so-called delta waves, however when a sleeping brain is exposed to the pulses of a Wifi router or a cellphone, the brain automatically mimics the frequencies emitted by these devices, making deep, delta sleep virtually impossible. Ideally switch off all electronic devices one hour before bed in order to encourage the production of our body's fabulous sleep hormone, melatonin, and have a truly blissful night's sleep.

SMOOTH SKIN ELIXIR

L'ELIXIR MAGIC!

Rich in honey to boost skin immunity, hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and flower stem cells to rejuvenate, l'ELIXIR MAGIC will smooth your skin in 5 days or less and is best applied both morning and evening beneath your moisturizer and night cream. Particularly good at increasing skin immunity and protecting against Rosacea and dry Winter skin.

To give you the ultimate beauty protection as the days grow colder we have created two very special offers for you: both L'ELIXIR MAGIC 50ml rejuvenating, skin-perfecting facial serum and L'ELIXIR MAGIC YEUX 30ml smoothing eye contour serum are now 20% off ! Offers valid until October 31st or while stocks last!

MOVE THAT BODY!

Blood sugar can be reduced by HIIT programs lasting less than 12 weeks (20, 30Trusted Source).

A summary of 50 different studies found that not only does HIIT reduce blood sugar, but it also improves insulin resistance more than traditional continuous exercise (31Trusted Source).

Based on this information, it is possible that high-intensity exercise is particularly beneficial for those at risk for type 2 diabetes.

In fact, some experiments specifically in individuals with type 2 diabetes have demonstrated the effectiveness of HIIT for improving blood sugar (32Trusted Source).

However, research in healthy individuals indicates that HIIT may be able to improve insulin resistance even more than traditional continuous exercise (27Trusted Source).

Summary: High-intensity interval training may be especially beneficial for those needing to reduce blood sugar and insulin resistance. These improvements have been seen in both healthy and diabetic individuals.

REDUCE UNHEALTHY FAT WITH BEAUTY SHOT

BEAUTY SHOT ingredient Curcumin supports healthy Weight Loss!

Text from www.greenmedinfo.com

In the study titled, "Curcumin induces brown fat-like phenotype in 3T3-L1 and primary white adipocytes," Korean researchers established for the first time that curcumin is capable of inducing browning of white fat cells (adipocytes) through at least four different mechanisms:

1. By enhancing the expression of brown fat specific genes. This is a form of nutrigenomic "epigenetic modification," which means that a nutrient is capable of altering a cell's patterns of gene expression "from the outside in," as it were, resulting in significant changes in the structure and function of the cells involved.

2. By stimulating the production of new mitochondria, as evidenced by increased activity of the electron transport chain and increased fatty acid oxidation. Mitochondrial biogenesis can be stimulated with other natural substances and therapeutic modalities and is an intervention that may be of special benefit in age-associated loss of muscle and brain function, enhancing athletic performance, and in improving mitochondrial disorders. [see our database keyword: "Mitochondrial Biogenesis"]

3. By increasing protein levels of hormone-sensitive lipase and p-acyl-CoA carboxylase, two markers that play a role in increasing fat-degrading processes (lipolysis) and the suppression of new fat production (lipogenesis).

4. By increasing the activity AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK). AMPK activity is something of a cellular metabolic master switch that improves metabolic homeostasis, which is often out of balance in overweight and obese individuals.

In addition to these four mechanisms of action contributing to curcumin's brown fat supporting properties, the researchers also noted that because curcumin is a well-established anti-inflammatory agent (view 88 studies on the topic here), and because obesity and its various co-morbid states such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are conditions that involve upregulated and unremitting inflammatory and/or or dysregulated inflammatory response, curcumin's anti-obesity effects may be in part due to its inflammation-reducing properties.

One additional relevant mechanism of action not discussed in this study, but recently identified in a study published earlier this year in the journal Molecular Medicine Reports, is curcumin's ability to induce programmed cell death (apoptosis) in white fat cells. This may contribute permanently to reducing the overall ability of the body to store unhealthy fat.

The study authors concluded,

"Our findings suggest that curcumin plays a dual modulatory role in inhibition of adipogenesis as well as induction of the brown fat-like phenotype and thus may have potential therapeutic implications for treatment of obesity."

In addition to highly bioavailable Curcumin, BEAUTY SHOT also contains freeze-dried matcha green tea, acerola, blackcurrant and baobab for safe and super-healthy weight loss!

 

INSTANT PARTY PERFECT SKIN!

BONNE FEE (FAIRY GODMOTHER in French) is your very botanical skin-perfecting Fairy Godmother. Need to look glamorous fast? Just apply a generous layer of BONNE FEE onto clean skin, relax for 10 minutes and.. Ta Taaa.. skin looks smooth and illuminated!  Did you know that nourishing your skin with botanical antioxidants protects fibroblasts from oxidative stress and increases their ability to manufacture collagen? In particular certain polyphenol antioxidants found in Malve and Lemon balm, two key ingredients in BONNE FEE smoothing anti-aging mask have been shown to be super effective at neutralizing the harmful free radicals that damage skin cells and lead to premature skin aging. BONNE FEE combines these super-botanicals with organic Jojoba oil to reduce trans-epidermal moisture loss and keep your complexion smooth and dewy. Perfect for cold January winds. Skin looks smoother right after the first application..

BOOST YOUR AUTUMN BEAUTY

Boost your Autumn Beauty!

Eat Your Greens!

Late Summer is harvest time, with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables it is the time to saturate your body with antioxidants and living enzymes ahead of the Winter! In addition to eating mountains of steamed, dark green kale, chard & cabbage, Late Summer is the time of year raw Parsley and Watercress are abundant: Both are like high dose multi-vitamins in small, green leaf shaped supplements and are fantastic at clarifying your complexion from within! Containing more iron than spinach, more Vitamin C than an orange and beauty minerals manganese, calcium and potassium, Parsley and Watercress also boost your overall immunity and by reducing inflammation also boost your mood. Great in a watercress, parsley, beetroot, onion, walnut & goat cheese salad..

EIN APFEL AM TAG...

EIN APFEL AM TAG...

Äpfel sind eine hervorragende Quelle von natürlichem Vitamin C welches unseren Körpern zur Kollagenherstellung hiflt, so dass die Haut sanft ist und jung aussieht, und von Kupfer, ein essentielles Mineral welches zu gesunder Haut beiträgt, indem es uns hilft Melanin zu erzeugen, den braunen Farbstoff welcher die Haut von den ultravioletten Sonnenstrahlen schützt. So wie Antioxidantien essentiell für die Neutralisierung der UV veranlassten radikalen Schäden sind, so versorgt Melanin unsere Haut mit starkem natürlichem Sonnenschutz.

Auch besiegen Äpfel Millionen verkaufende Arzneimittel mühelos an Ihrem Herzschutz. Wissenschaftler an BHF Gesundheitsförderung Forschungsgruppe, Nuffield Abteilung der Bevölkerungsgesundheit an der Universität Oxford, England verglichen die Effekte des ein Apfel am Tag Essen mit der Statin Arzneimitteleinnahme (benutzt um den Cholesterinspiegel zu senken) unter britische Erwachsene im Alter von 50 und älter. Die Teilnehmer an der Erforschung haben keine andere Diät- oder Lebensstilveränderungen gemacht und ihre Mortalitätsrate von Herzinfarkte und Schlaganfälle wurde aufgezeichnet.

Die Ergebnisse der Studie wurden in BMJ veröffentlicht. Wissenschaftler haben herausgefunden, dass ein Apfel am Tag essen oder Statin Arzneimittel einnehmen zu einer äquivalenter Reduktion der Mortalität führen, dennoch haben die Wissenschaftler auch herausgefunden dass das Vorschreiben von Statin Arzneimittel an allen über dem Alter von fünfzig zu wenigstens 1200 zusätzlichen Fällen von (total vermeidbarer) Kurzsichtigkeit, 200 zusätzlichen Fällen von Rhabdomyolyse (gefährlicher Muskelabbau) und 12,300 zusätzlichen Fällen von Diabetes p/a geführt hat. Die bedeutende Nachricht ist, dass wenn Leute jeden Tag einen Apfel essen würden anstatt Statin Arzenimittel einzunehmen um Herzattacke und Schlaganfälle vorzubeugen, so würde es keine Zunahme an diesen ernsten Zuständen geben.

Es erweist sich es gibt über 900 Studien die beweisen, dass die gefährlichen Nebeneffekte der Statin Arzneimittel nicht dort aufhören; hunderte von Berichte illustrieren wie Statin Arzneimittel Sie mehr anfällig an Anämie, Pneumonie, Krebs, Katarakta, Gedächtnisverlust, Alzheimer, Lebererkrankung und allgemeine Entzündung und Schwächung des Immunsystem machen. Auch entleeren Statine den Körper von Coenzym Q10 Reserven - und CoQ10 ist essentiell für die Erzeugung von Energie, vor allem im Herz, Statine könne auch (das würde komisch sein wenn es nicht tragisch wäre) das Risiko an Herzattacke erhöhern.

Andererseits haben Äpfel NUR wirklich positive Effekte auf unsere Gesundheit, sie helfen zur Verstärkung unserer Immunität, schützen uns vor Diabetes, unterstützen die Gesundheit unserer Verdauung und sichern unser Herz.

...Und Äpfel wachsen wirklich auf Bäume ;)

GREEN IS BEAUTIFUL

Now that Spring has truly arrived, it is the best time to begin adding 'home grown' chives, parsley, basil and coriander to your food on a daily basis.

All green herbs & vegetables, especially homegrown or organic ones are a superb source of essential minerals such as Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Managnese and Copper. Magnesium and Calcium in particular are 'super-minerals' that are key for energy metabolism, healthy blood pressure and strong teeth & bones. Home-grown herbs are like super-men among vegetables, super-rich in minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants such as Flavonoids, Carotenes and Chlorophyll, a mega-antioxidant that increases cellular oxygenation, replenishes red blood cells and helps our body to detoxify and eliminate the plethora of harmful chemicals we come into contact with in today's environment.

Organic and home-grown herbs (avoid non-organic as they are covered in dangerous herbicides & pesticides) contain more iron than red meat, more Vitamin C than oranges, more Vitamin K1 than....anything, a great supply of Folic acid and a huge range of immunity boosting phytonutrients to enhance your energy, mood and beauty. Very easy to grow on your window and virtually calorie-free..

Fresh green herbs are also a super way to purify your breath - just check for green bits before you smile :)

HEALTH & BEAUTY REALLY DO GROW ON TREES...?

According to new research, an apple a day is not just great for our beauty, it really does keep the doctor away.

Apples are a super source of natural vitamin C which helps our bodies make collagen to keep skin smooth and looking young, and copper, an essential mineral that contributes to healthy skin by helping us make melanin, the brown pigment that protects skin from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Just as antioxidants are essential for neutralising UV induced free-radical damage, so Melanin provides our skin with powerful natural sun protection.

Really exciting if you are susceptible to stress-induced skin problems (ok, who isn't..) is that Apples (especially organic apple skins) are also rich in a special antioxidant called quercetin that helps sooth skin inflammation by stabilising the production of certain cells called mast cells known to release inflammatory chemicals that are typically involved with allergies, asthma and inflammatory skin conditions.

Quercetin in apples helps improve the overall efficiency of our skin's (and body's) immune response to infection, and one recent study showed that quercetin simultaneously offset the effects of stress while also reducing our susceptibility to the flu!

Guess what, Apples also beat multi-million selling pharmaceuticals hands down at protecting your heart. Scientists at BHF Health Promotion Research Group, Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford, England compared the effects of eating one apple a day to taking statin drugs (used to lower cholesterol levels) among British adults aged 50 and up. The study participants made no other dietary or lifestyle changes and their mortality rates from heart attacks and strokes were recorded.

The results of the study were published in BMJ. Scientists found that eating an apple a day or taking statin drugs daily resulted in an equivalent reduction of mortality, however the Scientists also found that prescribing statin drugs to everyone over the age of fifty would result in at least 1200 additional cases of (totally avoidable) short sightedness, 200 additional cases of rhabdomyolysis (dangerous muscular degeneration), and 12,300 additional cases of diabetes p/a. The great news is that if people ate a daily apple instead of taking statin drugs to prevent heart attacks and strokes, there would not be any increase in these serious conditions. 

It turns out there are over 900 studies proving the harmful side-effects of statin drugs do not just stop there; hundreds of reports also illustrate how statin pharmacauticals make you far more susceptible to Anemia, Pneumonia, Cancer, Cataracts, Memory loss, Altsheimers, Liver disease and general inflammation and weakening of the immune system. Statins also deplete the body's CoEnzyme Q10 reserves - and as CoQ10 is essential for the production of energy, especially in the heart, statins can also (this would be funny if it were not so tragic) increase the risk of heart attacks.

Apples on the other hand have ONLY really positive effects on our health, they help boost our overall immunity, protect against diabetes, support our digestive health and protect our heart.

..And apples really do grow on trees ;)

HYDRATE DARLING, HYDRATE!

Fresh, clear and thirst-quenching INSIDE-OUT, pure spring water is our favourite Spring Health & Beauty Elixir.

To tighten and refine your complexion, just soak a clean washcloth in hot (but bearable) water and lay it over your face for a minute. Next, wash with your favorite cleanser, then rinse with luke warm water. Last but not least, to achieve the tightening effect, fill a sink with icy cold water and splash your face with cold water at least 10 times. Pat dry and add the lightest touch of moisturizer to lock water into your skin : Shazam!! Look in the mirror : Your face looks toned, invigorated and noticeably refreshed.

To awaken and refresh tired eyes in minutes, soak two cotton pads with fresh water, add a few drops of L'ELIXIR MAGIC YEUX rejuvenating eye serum and place on closed eyes: the fresh water will cool and relax your eyes in minutes while the calming botanicals in your eye serum will soothe and decongest the eye area. Leave on for 7 to 10 minutes, then open your eyes bambi..

Making sure you keep your skin well hydrated with a light moisturizer at all times is a cool beauty move, as hydrated skin is not only better able to resist irritation, pollution and harmful free radicals - hydrated skin also looks younger, making any lines noticeably less visible.

..and water is even great for beautiful hair: rinsing your hear with cold water after washing really does make it shinier: the cold water makes hair follicles lie closer together so your hair is sleeker, more reflective and truly shines more...

The average adult body is comprised of 55-75% water, it is the medium in which all energy reactions take place, and simply drinking enough every day improves our skin, our teeth, our physical stamina and even our muscle tone without setting a foot in the gym! 

According to studies, people frequently confuse thirst for hunger; Drinking enough water not only washes away imagined hunger pangs but also helps our body metabolize properly, making it easier to slim down and maintain an ideal weight, as even mild dehydration can slow your metabolism by up to 5%!

A study published in the “American Journal of Epidemiology” found that women who drank more than five glasses of water a day were a staggering 41% less likely to die from a heart attack than those who drank less than two glasses! Cheers Dears...

WHY DRINKS SWEETENED WITH ASPARTAME OR SUCRALOSE MAY MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT

So you think replacing sugar with artificial sweetner will help you lose weight? Sounds compelling, but long-term research confirms that the opposite is true :

Artificial sweetners may actually increase the likelihood of weight gain. The American Diabetes Association has presented a study on 474 participants that found a correlation between drinking diet soda and a wider waistline[ii]. At the end of the 10 year study, the results showed that diet soda drinkers had a whoppingly 70 percent greater waist circumference than those who avoided artificially sweetened sodas. Drinking two or more diet sodas a day could give you a waistline 500 percent greater than those who steer clear of artificially sweetened drinks.

...But replacing sugar with artificial sweetner is a healthy choice (?)

Not at all! A 2012 study among 2,500 men also concluded that those who drank diet drinks every day had a massive 43 % increase in cardiovascular events, (ie strokes and heart attacks). In fact, regular consumption of products sweetened with Aspartame and Sucralose actually increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke – shockingly this increased risk holds true even if you are of normal weight ! 

Another  2011 study on 3,000 women also found that drinking 2 or more diet sodas a day led to a 30 percent decline in kidney function[i].

Yet another study at the university of Texas suggested that heavy aspartame exposure might directly contribute to increased blood glucose levels, which would help explain the association observed between diet soda consumption and the increased risk of diabetes. Artificial sweeteners trick your brain into thinking it is consuming sugar, but when your body realizes it is not getting what it expects, it tends to become confused, so when you consume real sugar, your body may not react with a suitable insulin response. A 2008 study found that drinking just one diet cola a day was associated with 36% greater risk of developing metabolic syndrome (ie diabetes, cardiovascular disease and/or cancer) [iii] .

Lastly, instead of satisfying your appetite, artificial sweeteners may actually make you crave more dessert. As artificial sweeteners taste up to 600 times sweeter than sugar, they may increase appetite and may also make you crave other sweet products and make less-sweet foods like fruits and vegetables less appealing.

[i] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3022238/

[ii] http://uthscsa.edu/hscnews/singleformat2.asp?newID=3861

[iii] http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/32/4/688.short

[iv] http://uthscsa.edu/hscnews/singleformat2.asp?newID=3861

DRINK YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL!

What if one small shot of juice a day had the power to firm, clarify and rejuvenate your complexion, slim your waist, increase energy levels and boost your immunity ?

What if this juice also enhanced eye health, brain-power, hair, nails and digestion and tasted really good..?

and what if you could both see and feel the benefits after the very first glass… ?

Welcome to the deW BEAUTY SHOT, a chic sachet of soluble 'super fruit & superfood' powder designed to boost wellbeing and beauty from within every day, wherever you are. deW BEAUTY SHOT contains natural skin healers, collagen boosters, anti-inflammatory agents, hydrators and 100% natural brain & body energizers that work in synergy from within and can illuminate, clarify and rejuvenate your complexion within days - as well as give you a super energy boost. We believe this super-exciting product can revolutionize the face of beauty and would love to know what you think, so will be giving away some very special boxes in our upcoming beauty quiz. Stay tuned...

For more information visit deW BEAUTY SHOT

TOP THREE STRATEGIES FOR STAYING COLD-FREE ALL WINTER

Wouldn't it be nice to have one entire winter season cold and flu free…? No sniffing, coughing during business meetings, 'rudolf' nose, shivery, aching feelings… 

Well the most effective solution does not come from a pharmacy, but courtesy of dear old Mother Nature.

Being pretty keen at deW HQ ON not getting colds ourselves, we've consulted a bunch of experts who have done the research.. and here are their (= our) Top Three Strategies for staying fit & cold free all winter:

Eat Raw Garlic. Yes, the aura it leaves you is not sexy, but the allicin in fresh, raw garlic converts to sulfenic acid when digested, and sulfenic acid destroys harmful free radicals faster than any compound known to man. Raw garlic is powerfully antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal and will kill a wide variety of the bacteria and viruses that cause colds and flu outright. Pretty cool for a little spice. How to get yours? Grate two cloves of raw garlic over your food immediately before eating. If you follow it with green salad & fresh herbs (think basil, parsley or coriander) or fresh fruit and brush your teeth afterwards the 'aura' almost disappears..

Eat Royal Jelly, the life elixir that bees feed their beautiful queen. Take a tsp daily from Oct to Dec (for 3 months) to dramatically boost your immune system. Royal Jelly is concentrated in highly bioavailable vitamins and minerals and contains thousands of immune stimulating compounds that help keep you fighting fit.

Get your Vitamin D: Whenever the sun shines, get out there. Natural Vitamin D synthesised on your skin in sunshine can more than halve your risk of catching a cold – and protect us from SAD. When its dark and grey, take a Vitamin D3 supplement instead together with Vitamin K2, as K2 is Vitamin D's natural partner and protects us from Vitamin D toxicity if we ever take too much.

...Also eat lots of Vitamin C fruits & Veg or drink hot ginger, lime & honey tea, one of our all time favourites. Avoid people coughing or sneezing straight at you and wash your hands and face with soap & water if you get too close, Get regular exercise in the fresh air (working out 5 times a week can cut your risk of catching a cold by 50%, just change quickly afterwards to keep your body temperature up) and make sure you get lots of beauty sleep, as our immune system dips dramatically when we are sleep deprived;

…and have a fabulously healthy Winter!

FOR BEAUTIFUL 'BACK TO WORK' SKIN

Keep your skin beautifully smooth and extend your golden tan with our BONNE FEE "Cinderella" anti-aging facial mask.

Creamy BONNE FEE smoothes your complexion in just 10 mins: with fragrant mango to energize and clarify, natural soy protein to enhance collagen synthesis and oils of jojoba and avocado to soften and hydrate. Your complexions will be smoothed and illuminated in minute – and BONNE FEE is a antioxidant-rich leave-in mask, so no rinsing required.

BONNE FEE contains pure extracts of mango to clarify and protect with beta carotene and natural Vitamin A, jojoba to optimize skin sebum levels, soy protein to stimulate collagen synthesis and redensify your complexion, avocado to nourish with Vitamins A, C and E and a multitude of immunity boosting minerals and an extra dose of Natural Vitamin E to smooth and calm even the most fragile of complexions. Suitable for all skin types.

3 X MORE BEAUTIFUL IN SEPTEMBER

Be age-deflyingly beautiful this September with these three celebrity-inspired beauty tips.

1. To replenish your skin after two months in the summer sun, apply a vitamin- and protein-rich beauty serum morning and night beneath your moisturizer and night cream. We love L'Elixir Magic rejuvenating, botanical facial serum with Vitamins A, C & E, soya proteins, plumping hyaluronic acid and smoothing papaya.

2. Cut back on end-of-summer parties and be in bed by 10pm 4 nights a week to really rejuvenate your skin overnight: The visible benefit of all this beauty-sleep is maximised if you have a small supper anf give yourself at least an hour to digest before going to bed. Then bounce out of bed the next morning looking faaabulous!

3. Morning and evening after your shower of bath, massage an antioxidant & vitamin-rich lotion all over your body: doing this twice a day, several days in a row helps intensify your tan and gives your skin a smooth, firm, supple, movie-star texture. It also makes you feel limber and beautiful first thing in the morning and last thing at night. For more easy beauty tips that work, add danieledewinter.com to your bookmarks.

FOR BEAUTIFULLY PERFECT SKIN ON THE BEACH

The deW After-Sun slimming system is possibly the easiest way to smooth and tone your contours while sipping a smoothie after a long day in the sun.

We are proud of the fact that our beautiful, regular customers from Monaco and Russia have said that our's is "the only slimming oil that actually SLIMS you..." (Thankyou Ladies :) )!

So why is the DANIELE de WINTER Slimming Oil formula special...?

The soothing x moisturising x antioxidant x slimming beauty kit contains CONTOURS DE LIANE 200ml slimming body oil with grapefruit, cyprus and black pepper to stimulate fat elimination and a personal anti-cellulite body massager to improve tissue oxygenation and optimize results.

In addition, the deW After-Sun slimming kit contains a complimentary SOIE FLUIDE 50ml silky body lotion with fragrant oils of lemon, coconut and avocado to hydrate and nourish even the driest skin. Easily absorbed, leaves skin like silk all day.

CONTOURS DE LIANE is very rich in Jojoba and Grapeseed oils, both of which are fabulous for the skin, but traditionally used in more expensive facial products, not for the body.

JOJOBA oil has a very high affinity to our own skin sebum, meaning it is absorbed effortlessly and helps skin regulate its own moisture & fat levels. Jojoba is also antioxidant and very anti-inflammatory, so helps 'clear' important metabolic pathways that are essential for the elimination of toxins. 

Grapeseed oil is an anti-aging miracle: very rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, Grapeseed oil also contains the flavonoid 'oligomeric procyanidin', which is a 50 x more powerful antioxidant than both Vitamins C and E; Oligomeric procyanidin actively promotes stronger skin tissues while protecting against the cellular damage caused by free radicals.

On top of these 'super-oils',  the active ingredients GRAPEFRUIT, CYPRESS and BLACK PEPPER help CONTOURS DE LIANE to stimulate the lymphatic system and clear tissues of congesting toxins, clear blocked skin areas and simultaneously enhance skin circulation, oxygenation and tissue metabolism.

The visible result is smoother, firmer, less dimpled skin as each day goes by.

NB. Unlike petroleum oils, which occlude pores and reduces skin oxygenation, the 100% pure vegetable oils in CONTOURS DE LIANE penetrate the skin naturally and effortlessly stimulate cellular metabolism and the much sought after lymphatic drainage to dislodge and eliminate cellulite-causing fat deposits.

NATURAL INGREDIENTS. NO PARABENS - zero petroleum ingredients or chemicals with strange names.. The deW After-sun slimming system is presented in a beautiful, silver DANIELE de WINTER organza bag.

YOUR SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

At long last our favourite weather is here : heavenly mornings, beautiful days and balmy evenings made for sangria & dancing all night long.

To find your best beauty essentials for staying perfect during a long hot summer, the amazing team at fabtips.co.uk, have tried, tested and compared the best in Summer beauty care before coming up with a selection we hope you will love:

Check it out at: JET SET BEAUTY

...PS. To feel as perfect as you look; stay really hydrated - (8 big glasses of water every day), ditch the junk food and splurge on fresh organic salads, fruits & vegetables - and keep moving! Off for a swim now...

DO AS THE CELEBRITIES DO...

The editors of leading luxury beauty blog fabtips.co.uk have identified some of our adored celebrities secret beauty tips to keep them enviously gorgeous no matter what.

This is one 'insiders guide' to beauty you do not want to miss...

http://fabtips.co.uk/blog/post/celebs-and-their-organic-skincare

To quote Fabtips :

<<Daniele de Winter Soleil Pure SPF 50+ £60 is the most luxurious and effective face protector we've ever used (LWO (fabtips editor) reaches for it over Sisley and that' saying something) and Daniele de Winter Soleil Pure Beaute SPF 25 £40 is the essential 'every day' version which can be used on face and body (read decolletage, neck and backs of hands)...

...these cutting edge, broad spectrum, anti oxidant, hypo allergenic sun screens are magnificent.>>

SUNSCREEN ACTUALLY DOES SLOW SKIN AGEING

According to latest research published this week in Australia, Sunscreen really does slow skin aging if used regularly:

The large scale, four and a half year study concluded that among a random group of 900 Australian individuals aged under 55, those who applied sunscreen daily had 24 percent less skin ageing after 4.5 years than those who used sunscreen only some of the time. The researchers therefore agreed that wearing daily sun protection up to SPF 50+ (the highest protection recognised by the Australian Government,) which blocks out 97.5% of harmful UVA & UVB Radiation, actively protects against sun induced skin ageing and reduces the risk of skin cancer.

DANIELE de WINTER's SOLEIL PURE SPF 50+ face cream corresponds to this highest level of protection and actively reduces the risk of UV induced skin damage, burning and photoageing. Botanical, paraben-free SOLEIL PURE SPF 50+ lies invisibly on the skin and provides multifunctional, broad spectrum UVA & UVB protection, is antioxidant, anti-wrinkle & very hydrating (for the girls), compact, break-resistant and fragrance free (for the guys) and hypoallergenic (for the kids) - and the 50ml flat tube is perfect for flights ;)

Rare among sunscreens, SOLEIL PURE SPF 50+ is also an "intelligent" UV cream made by a super scientist (whom we love ;) ) who blended all the antioxidant plant extracts into a cream base which absorbs into the skin to hydrate and smooth, while sealing all UVA&UVB filters & reflectors into invisible liposomes that lie on the skin's surface and are not absorbed – making the cream truly hypoallergenic.

Now on special 2+1 Spring family offer while stocks last: buy two SPF 50+ and receive a third product completely FREE. You save €64.58. See our SUN PROTECTION section for details.

GRACE..FUL NICOLE KIDMAN AT CANNES FESTIVAL

What a gorgeous, sun and (movie) star filled Cannes Festival we've had! There is nothing like Hollywood glitz combined with French chic to get a party started! 

One of our long-term favourite screen beauties, Nicole Kidman, who recently played the part of Monaco's much revered late Princess Grace in the new film biopic on the iconic Princess of Monaco, was rumored at the Cannes Film Festival to have adopted some of Grace Kelly's own timeless elegance herself.

Attending this year's Cannes Festival both as a jury member and as the glamorous lead of the new movie: "Grace of Monaco", which previewed in Cannes last week, observers said Nicole brought a touch of Princess Grace's own iconic charm back to the French Riviera.

Looking at the pictures, we can see what they mean! (Image: HELLO)

DARLING, YOU ARE SUPER !

SUPER FRUITS are the LBD of your skin's Spring wardrobe: essential and irresistible! So to firm and illuminate you complexion, put a spring in your step and slim your waist, here are our Top 3:

1. POMEGRANATES are a super source of antioxidants (2340/100g on the ORAC scale), collagen boosting Vitamin C, metabolism boosting B1, B2, B5 & B9 and clarifying beta-carotene. They are loaded with polyphenols, minerals potassium, calcium & manganese & fibre and have been associated with reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer as well as optimising blood sugar levels & helping you lose weight!

2. ACAI Berries also have one of the highest antioxidant count of all : Their Vitamin C, anthocyanins, resveratrol and natural amino acids stimulate collagen synthesis while their Vitamin E & super Omega 3, 6 & 9 content help smooth the complexion. Add Vitamins A, B1, B2 and minerals potassium, calcium, iron and phosphorous and Acai are a real Superfruit.

3. BLUEBERRIES, Believe it or not, simple old blueberries are one of the world's richest sources of immunity boosting antioxidant flavonoids, collagen stimulating Vitamin C, skin smoothing Vitamin E, a whole raft of energising B Vitamins and the minerals magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, copper, manganese, calcium (for strong teeth) as well as the skin beauty vitamins: selenium & zinc, which increase skin immunity and cellular renewal.

Combine all three and you have a gorgeous, absolutely delicous beauty treat!!

Not to forget raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cranberries, goji berries; more info berry soon.. (Ouch!)

REJUVENATE YOUR EYES!

Reduce eyes contour lines by up to 50% with our super-effective botanical, day and night cream duo. In independent clinical trials in Germany the combined use of ENERGIE PURE : DANIELE de WINTER's antioxidant day cream, and CLAIR DE LUNE: DANIELE de WINTER's smoothing night cream reduced eye contour wrinkle depth by 47% – on average, among all trial participants, some reducing wrinkles by over 50%. Both ENERGIE PURE and CLAIR DE LUNE have a unique, advanced formulation of antioxidants, proteins and activating enzymes to stimulate cellular metabolism & collagen synthesis, and both are very light and easily absorbed, so can be used all over the face including the delicate eye contour area without risking any puffiness or bags the next day: This means you can protect your face as well as your purse by eliminating the need for an extra eye cream ;). Both ENERGIE PURE and CLAIR DE LUNE are free of parabens, SLS, petroleum ingredients & synthetic fragrances. Test them for yourself and please send us YOUR experience to < Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>. We would love to hear from you!

SWIMSUIT SEASON

Q: what is more scary, JAWS the movie or swimsuit season?

A: swimsuit season (obviously)

I do not know about you, but I always feel totally self-conscious when putting on my swimsuit for the first time and heading for the beach. Bikini season is scary at the best of times, but there are so many svelte, toned, delicate beauties on the beaches of the Côte d'Azur that you literally want to give up! Then I realised, us girls are all in the same boat! The great thing is that (according to research… ergo it must be true :) ) women are far more critical of their own and each other's bodies than men; men just love the skin and naked legs and apparently are even intimidated by breathtakingly beautiful women, so approach them less. As for the rest of us; big smiles and sit-ups can work wonders, and a few weeks of crunches & leg curls, brisk morning walks (get out there first thing in the morning before you can change your mind ;) ) early nights and a diet focused around green, leafy and non starchy vegetables, poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, fruits, nuts, lots of beautifully fresh water… and a little less sugar & carbs…. and you Will look Gorgeous on the beach! Top it up with silky skin, a big hat and ATTITUDE – and have a beautiful time!!

Happy First of May!

FOR PERFECT, BAMBI EYES

To wake up every morning with sparkling, bambi eyes:

1. Keep dinner light with lots of veggies, as their potassium reduces water retention. Cabbage, Cauliflower and Sweet potatoes are great.

2. Sleep on your back with your head raised on a fluffy pillow : water follows gravity, so sleeping with your head higher than the rest of your body works wonders to prevent puffy eyes -and pillow lines.

3. Religously remove all eye makeup before going to bed and apply only a light eye serum to nourish your eye contour while you sleep.

4. Be in bed before midnight and GET ENOUGH SLEEP. Most of us need 8 hours. Nighttime is when our super growth hormones become active and repair the damage of the day: so give them time to do their job!

5. Lastly, stay active: walk, dance, do anything, just move... exercise stimulates our lymphatic system to work efficiently, draining excessive fluid and toxins from the body gently and naturally.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR NECK BEAUTIFUL...

A smooth, firm neck is key for youthful beauty, and looking after yours is a great way to boost your gorgeousness. Here's how:

Nourish the skin on your neck as you do your face: cleanse and moisturise every day, exfoliate, apply masks and also a light touch of foundation whenever you wear makeup for that perfect 'look'.

Protect your neck (and décolleté) from the sun with high quality sunscreen. Being thinner than facial tissue, the skin on your neck can dry out really fast if you forget.

Sit straight and stand straight – always: this is a super-effective tip for delaying the onset of ugghy "turkey neck syndrome" as using your back muscles tones the tissues in your neck and helps keep it smooth.

Eat lots of antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables, proteins and Omega 3 and do not smoke: just like your face, the delicate skin on your neck (and décolleté) needs nourishment, protection from free-radicals and protein to stimulate collagen synthesis.

Finally, sleep with your head on a flattish to medium pillow to keep your neck straight as you slumber.

 ...and love the way you look ;-)

BEAUTY GROWS ON TREES...?

It sure does! For that perfect Spring look, feed your skin INSIDE and OUT with a star team of living antioxidants. Some of the most important players for a smooth complexion are Carotenes (think Lycocpene and Lutein, found in sweet potatoes, tomatoes, carrots, mangos and all yellow/orange fruit & veg), Vitamin C (in all fruit, specially limes and passion fruit, kiwis & green peppers) and Vitamin E (in creamy avocados, nuts & seeds). All these gorgeous antioxidants do not just protect skin from free radicals, they also have specific beauty functions of their own: Carotenes are fabulous at clarifying the complexion and reducing acne, Vitamin C works with protein to boost collagen synthesis (so to get the protein, eat lean poultry, fish & eggs) and Vitamin E smooths your skin and makes it beautifully soft. They all play as a team ; ie are absorbed much better when together than isolated in a supplement. Think 'Beckham without the other ten', would be hard to win a match… even for him ;)

You can protect your skin from outside with all of the above antioxidants combined together in deW's high antioxidant, firming ENERGIE PURE  day cream. Shown in independent dermatological tests to eliminate over 85% of all free-radicals in the skin – and to increase skin density by over 40% after 3 months. For normal and sensitive skins. Free from parabens and synthetic fragrances.

SLEEP YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL

It costs nothing, is available globally and gives fantastic results every single time : a good night's sleep is still Mother Nature's most powerful beauty treatment, bar none! 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted slumber kick off a number of internal processes that regenerate our skin, increase our energy levels and make us look younger. In particular:

- a good night's sleep reduces our levels of stress hormones cortisol and adrenalin. As high levels of cortisol and adrenaline in the body encourage inflammation and lead to premature aging, we want to keep them low.

- a good night's sleep stimulates release of the growth hormones that accelerate collagen synthesis,

- A minimum of 6 hours slumber enhances skin oxygenation and boosts skin regeneration, so you really do look younger when you wake.

To sleep like a baby every night, try these tips:

Go for a brisk walk in the fresh air every morning to set you body clock 
Turn off TV & computer one hour before bedtime, as the bright screen interferes with our natural melatonin production, the hormone that makes us feel sleepy when it is dark.
Avoid coffee after 4pm and have chicken, tuna, soybeans or turkey for dinner to boost your Tryptophan levels, the natural precursor to the gorgeous, feel good hormone Serotonin.

...More tips to optimize skin regeneration while you sleep tomorrow.

BEAUTIFUL ENZYMES

Yay, Spring is around the corner and crunchy green salads are everywhere. All raw salads are fabulous beauty foods, not only for their antioxidant content but also due to the vibrant, living enzymes they contain, which boost cellular regeneration and help keep our skin clear and luminous.

To energize your skin from outside, an antioxidant rich daycream such as ENERGIE PURE can naturally increases skin tone and moisture levels within just a few days. ENERGIE PURE is saturated with protective, energizing antioxidants including CoQ10 and this botanical, entirely paraben-free formula has been shown in dermatological tests to increase skin density by a fabulous 43% with regular use.

Our enzyme of the week is Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a fantastic antioxidant present in every cell of our body that increases cellular energy levels, shields skin cells from free radical damage and protects the quality of our cellular DNA. Coenzyme Q10 also helps extend the life of other beauty antioxidants such as Vitamins A, C and E, protecting our skin from premature ageing and helping to keep us more beautiful :). Best food sources are meat, fish and believe it or not, broccoli.

GREEN MAGIC

Did you know that eating fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, chives and coriander is a super way to rejuvenate your complexion?

All fresh, dark green herbs are rich in Chlorophyll, an energizing antioxidant that increases cellular oxygenation, replenishes red blood cells and helps all our cells - including skin cells - regenerate.

Fresh herbs contain more iron than red meat, more Vitamin C than oranges, Vitamin K, folic acid and a huge range of immunity boosting  antioxidants and minerals including manganese, calcium and potassium. Very easy to grow on your window and virtually calorie-free.. Fresh green herbs are also a super way to purify your breath - just check for green bits before you smile :)

For more beauty tips, see Daniele's E-book EAT YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL, full of quick, easy, functional beauty recipes from Daniele's international bestseller of the same name.

WE LOVE OMEGA 3'S

Both topically in our night cream and through the foods we eat, Omega's 3's offer so many health and beauty benefits, we just love them!

Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids are amazing at smoothing the skin, boosting cellular moisture retention and reducing inflammation, redness and sensitivity.

Taken internally, Omega 3 Fatty Acids (found in tuna, salmon and other fatty fish, soya and flaxseed oils) are also fabulous at improving learning abilities and enhancing our memory, protecting us from depression and optimising our "joie de vivre". On the Japanese island of Okinawa, where people eat more fish than anywhere else in Japan they have an incredibly low rate of mental disorders. From a global point of view there is actually a strong negative correlation between the extent to which a country consumes fish and its levels of clinical depression. Nice to know…

FOR RADIANT SKIN

It is important to apply a high quality, lluminating moisturizer; For beauty results that work for you INSIDE OUT, boost your skin's luminosity with a high fibre, natural diet, ideally with lots of fresh salad, fruit and vegetables. 

In addition to being rich in natural fibre, fruit and vegetables are Mother Nature's best source of age-defying Antioxidants: yellow and orange Antioxidants to improve tone & neutralise the bad bacteria that cause breakouts; Red and blue Antioxidants to heal inflammation, and Vitamin C to stimulate skin regeneration and provide all round immune support.

Add whole grains (brown rice, quinoa) pulses and raw Almonds and you will be impressed with your fresh, beautiful complexion. PS. For best results cut down on fried food, biscuits, alcohol and smoking.

For easy beauty food recipes, try Daniele de Winter's E-book EAT YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL, for delicous, functional beauty recipes from Daniele's international bestseller of the same name.

JUST DANCE..

Probably the most fun way to tone your body in preparation of T-shirt season is to dance: It boosts your brainpower, improves your immunity, grows your social circle, builds muscle tone and and of course burns calories . . . even if you have no rhythm :)

People think you are a nicer, more confident and more relaxed person if they see you dance. Millions of us hesitate to dance or excercise at all because we feel self-conscious: I'm too fat / too wobbly / way too unfit / would be embarrassed if anyone saw me etc etc… but nothing could be further from the truth.

Exercise only has positive connotations, even if you have no rhythm or all the other joggers overtake you, people still see you as a great sport!

BEAUTY, STRAIGHT UP

To look (and feel) younger forever… Stand Straight!

Your Mama told you… and she was right!!!

Good posture is a key element of looking confident, attractive – and younger. Standing tall with 'shoulders back' and 'tummy in' can make you look over 10 years younger, besides dramatically helping reduce the risk of backache and the dreaded hunched back as you grow older.

Eating calcium rich foods such as dark green vegetables, raw nuts like almonds and hazelnuts, plain yoghurt, cottage cheese and sardines or tinned salmon help keep your bones and cartilage healthy and strong.

Finally, keeping active and lifting weights 2 to 3 times a week is also a big help by strengthening your muscular structure. Just sitting straight passively strengthens you back muscles too, so give it a go ;)

JANUARY BEAUTY...

If you would like to lose a few festive kilos and get fit this January, it is great to know that good muscle tone and smooth skin both benefit from eating protein. Healthy skin consists of 70% of collagen, a natural protein which needs protein from food to stay in top condition; Eating at least 45–65 grams of protein every day also encourages the formation of lean muscle when you work out - and helps you feel full for longer.

Great protein sources include chicken, fish, eggs, all seafood, pulses, quinoa and tofu.

Fatty fish is a great beauty food as it combines protein with essential omega 3 fatty acids, great for protecting your skin from dryness, rosacea and/or eczema.

For easy & delicious protein & antioxidant - rich beauty food recipes, see Daniele's mini E-book EAT YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL, containing recipes from her international bestseller of the same name.

TO AVOID AND HEAL DRY WINTER SKIN

If like me you are enjoying Christmas in a Winter Wonderland, you are probably at risk of dry Winter skin, so here are 5 easy, tried and tested habits to both Avoid and Heal Winter dehydration and keep your complexion dewy even while cold winds blow.

1. Protect yourself from dehydration indoors by using a humidifier to prevent central heating from sucking the air dry.

2. Protect yourself outside too: apply a rich moisturiser before wandering outdoors and shield your face and lips from dehydration through strong winds with a light scarf.

3. Be gentle on your skin in Winter: cleanse only with a creamy makeup remover or gel cleanser specially formulated for sensitive facial skin and avoid all harsh soaps as well as excessive rubbing with towels, both of which remove precious sebum from your skin and leave it exposed to accelerated moisture loss.

4. Avoid steaming hot showers and keep the water nicely warm only. Intense heat opens pores and really accelerates moisture loss from your skin. Towel off gently and instantly apply a creamy, Vitamin E enriched lotion onto still damp face & body to lock in moisture.

5. Nourish your skin INSIDEOUT
Last but not least, boost your skin's moisture from within by eating dark green leafy vegetables, avocados, raw nuts, seeds and oily fish. All are rich in Antioxidants, Vitamin E and Omega Fatty Acids to smooth and moisturise your skin from the Inside out.

Visit our books section for more of Daniele's easy INSIDE-OUT beauty lifestyle tips.

TO BOOST YOUR WINTER IMMUNITY…

…and support collagen synthesis, eat lean protein at every meal. The antibodies that help fight disease are made of protein, so a regular protein intake through our food helps them protect us from seasonal bacteria and viruses.

Many protein rich foods such as shellfish, poultry, eggs, beans, soya and nuts also contain other immune-and-beauty-boosting nutrients such as magnesium and zinc. Beautiful skin for example thrives on a diet rich in zinc, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin cells from free radical damage, plays a role in DNA coding and collagen synthesis and enhances our metabolism of Vitamin A, essential for clear, healthy skin. The other great immunity mineral Magnesium plays a role in the formation of skin cell membranes, helps our muscles burn energy and helps us to manage stress.

How much protein do we need? Depends on how active you are; 40 to 70 grammes a day, i.e. two soft boiled eggs for breakfast, lean chicken breast for lunch and a small salmon fillet for dinner is all you need, and always include brightly coloured vegetables and whole grains! Explore Daniele's E-book EAT YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL for more easy nutritional tips for beautiful skin.

SMOOTH WINTER SKIN

In Winter, applying an amino acid mask to your skin at least 2 x weekly can achieve visible improvements in skin smoothness. Amino acids, in essence, are peptides, i.e. proteins, which help stimulate cellular regeneration and collagen synthesis. As collagen and elastin are proteins as well, applying an amino acid formula topically can both reduce fine lines and increase skin hydration and elasticity. What is more, amino acids seem to be more effective than alpha-hydroxy systems at reducing lines, smoothing and improving skin tone, achieving visible results without either irritation or photosensitivity.

DANELE de WINTER's BONNE FEE smoothing anti-aging mask is very rich in bio-available amino acids and clinically proven to smooth and rehydrate even very dry, winter complexions.

STAY BEAUTIFUL EVERY DAY

Like water drops on a stone, small daily habits make a very big imact on your beauty over the longer term.

Just the simple action of thoroughly cleansing your face every evening before going to bed with a Vitamin E rich cleanser, until the cotton pad is completely white, then using a moist flannel to gently remove every trace of cleanser will help keep skin clear and blemish free, as well as reducing the risk of premature lines.

Then last thing at night, apply an Antioxidant and Protein rich night cream to actively stimulate collagen systhesis while you sleep. When we sleep is the time our skin turns its attention inward towards cellular regerenation and renewal, so you can make a huge difference to your skin's beauty over the longer term by allowing it to really breathe, efficiently eliminate toxins and focus maximum energy towards rebuilding itself while you dream...

LOVE YOUR BRILLIANT SMILE...

A brilliant smile radiates health and youthfulness, so it is great to know that according to latest research, the key to strong, white teeth ultimately lies in a fresh, antioxidant and fibre rich diet ; although brushing twice daily (with a non-abrasive toothpaste) also helps.

Our diet is so important for our teeth as the chemical balance of our saliva is like the mouth's immune system: a diet rich in antioxidants keeps it strong and protects it from oxidation and decay.

Some of the best foods for brilliantly white teeth and fresh breath are:

Vitamin C rich fruits such as fresh apples, berries and kiwis,

Beta-carotene rich fruits & vegetables such as mangos and papaya, peppers, carrots & sweet potatoes,

Chlorophyll rich dark green vegetables such as watercress, spinach, cabbage, asparagus and broccoli.

Vitamin E, zinc and selenium-rich nuts including walnuts, almonds and brazils.

It also helps to avoid smoking, refined sugar, black coffee and red wine… and when you need to freshen your breath, try chewing on a sprig of fresh watercress or garden mint...

FOR STUNNING MORNING SKIN AND A STRONGER IMMUNE SYSTEM

Adopt movie star habits twice a week, apply a thick layer of healing, smoothing, deeply nourishing BONNE FEE overnight mask to cleansed face, neck & decollete before going to bed - then snuggle under your duvet before 11pm; BONNE FEE absorbs naturally into skin & does not need to be washed off, so by applying it at bedtime, its regenerating, collagen-stimulating ingredients will work all night! 

Frist thing in the morning on waking, enjoy a freshly blended fruit smoothie: use apples, mangos, carrots & bananas, lots of berries and a handful of almonds for added protein & Vitamin E. The antioxidants kick-start your digestion, smooth & clarify skin from within and help to strengthen your immune system.

Lastly, add a sachet of Korean ginseng (from any health store) to your smoothie before blending; Countless studies have shown that ginseng enhances our immunity against infection and helps your body resist colds & flu.

(Photo: Francesca Neri)

BEAUTY OATS: ...and THE REAL STORY OF THE THREE BEARS

As nights grow colder, A wonderful way to start the day is a bowl of steaming porridge: rich in Vitamin E to smooth skin and high in fibre to keep huger at bay. Oats are one of our favourite beauty grains!

So here, in honour of all the beautiful, time-starved mothers who rise at dawn every day to care for their family, is the REAL Story of The Three Bears:

Once upon a time....

Baby Bear went downstairs to sit in her little chair at the table. She looked into her little bowl. It was empty! "Who's been eating my porridge?!!" she squealed.

Daddy Bear arrived at the table and sat in his big chair. He looked Into his big bowl which was also empty. "Who's been eating my porridge?!!" He roared.

Mummy Bear put her head through the serving hatch from the kitchen and growled . . .

"For Heaven's sake, how many times do we have to go through this?"

"It was Mummy Bear who got up first, Mummy Bear who woke everyone in the house, it was Mummy Bear who made the coffee, unloaded the dishwasher, put everything away, went out in the freezing morning air to fetch the newspaper, set the table, put the cat out, cleaned the litter box and filled the cat's water and food dish...

…..and now that you have finallydecided to grace Mummy Bear's kitchen with your grumpy presence, listen well, because I'm only going to say this One More Time...

I HAVE NOT MADE THE PORRIDGE YET!!! "

FOR SMOOTH SKIN IN WINTER

High quality protein is one of your skin's greatest friends as the weather becomes colder, and fatty fish is possibly the best source. Combining high quality protein with skin smoothing Omega 3's, a juicy Salmon or Tuna steak twice a week can protect your skin from dehydration during cold winter months. Add a large pile of antioxidant broccoli and and an equally delicious, intensely smoothing BONNE FEE mango & soya anti-aging overnight mask (outside, ON your skin) and make your skin smile :). DANIELE de WINTER's BONNE FEE anti-aging mask will be featured at the prestigious Busche Gala at the Stunning ADLON Keminski Hotel in Berlin on Oct 29th 2012, when 300 of the top chefs in the whole world will receive a beautiful DANIELE de WINTER BONNE FEE all for themselves (courtesy of the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, Germany's Hotel of the Year 2013). INSIDE-OUT wonderful!!!

DREAM YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL...

As the weather becomes colder and evenings darker, one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to rejuvenate your skin is a blissful night of 8 or more hours sleep.

Just be in bed by 10:30pm, sleep for 8 hours and wake up to prettier skin, more beautiful eyes and a slimmer, yourger looking-body.

8 or more hours of uninterrupted slumber allow your body to actively repair skin cells, boost your immunity and help you lose weight by reducing the cravings associated with tiredness. Finally, getting enough sleep also dramatically reduces stress levels. ­

To ensure a blissful night, enjoy a light supper of poached salmon, steamed kale and brown rice to enhance your body's production of Serotonin (a feel-good hormone that helps you relax) and Melatonin (a natural, sleep-inducing hormone triggered by darkness). Follow with a fragrant, lavender scented, candlelit bath and ...dream away.

BEAUTIFUL MORNING EYES!

1.  Limit alcohol in the evening as it lowers ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) levels, causing you to retain excess water & swollen eyes when you awake. Instead, drink a big glass of water before going to bed.

2. Sleep on your back with your head on a nice, fluffy pillow instead of on your side or stomach: water follows gravity, so sleeping with your head slightly raised works wonders to prevent puffy eyes (and pillow lines).

3. Thoroughly cleanse your eye area before going to bed, removing every last trace of makeup; then gently apply a light, antioxidant eye serum to smooth & renew the delicate skin around your eyes while you sleep.

5. Dine early and avoid late night salty snacks: the salt attracts water into your tissues and virtually guarantees bags the next morning.

6. Stay active and have full body massages: both stimulate your lymphatic system to work efficiently, draining excessive fluid and toxins from your body.

7. Finally: GET ENOUGH SLEEP. Most of us need about 8 hours. The easiest way to ensure you stay young and beautiful is to get yours!! As a last resort before your first morning meeting, cucumber slices on eyelids for about 10 minutes really do help :)

To see more of Daniele's natural beauty tips visit: http://www.danieledewinter.com/GIFTS.html

PERFECT AS YOU ARE!

This Weekend, September 21-23 is world peace Weekend, so to feel the spiritual energy flowing all over the world, why not focus on your own inner peace. Find a fragrant stretch of grass, a quiet beach or a comfy sofa and practice the love meditation taught by our favourite yoga teacher, beautiful Birgitta from Monaco...: close your eyes and focus only on your breathing, inhale deeply and smoothly through your nose, drawing the air down into your stomach and slowly exhale through your mouth: inhale love, exhale gratitude, inhale love, exhale gratitude... spend at least ten minutes on this and feel the beautiful peace flowing through you from above: You are absolutely perfect just as you are.

REJUVENATE YOUR SKIN NATURALLY!

As mornings become crisp and misty again, give your skin a rejuvenating boost with ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL toning facial oil. 100% botanical, with pure oils of jojoba and grape seed, ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL is particularly effective at rehydrating and replenishing dehydrated skin after excessive sun exposure. A 100% natural source of antioxidants, fatty acids and Vitamin E, ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL also contains energizing Rosemary, regenerating Neroli and healing Geranium. A fragrant, golden oil to rejuvenate, smooth and illuminate your complexion.

ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL is particularly beneficial after skin has been exposed to the elements.

APPLICATON: Warm a small amount of fragrant ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL between your fingertips and massage gently into cleansed face, neck and décolleté, then:

A) If your complexion tends to be dry, apply moisturiser or both serum and moisturiser directly on top. As ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL is 100% botanical, it allows skin to breathe naturally and does not need to be removed (as a petroleum-based oil would).

B) If your complexion is mixed or oily, remove excess ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL after massage with moist cotton pads and dry face with a clean towel before applying moisturiser.

C) Or, simply add a few drops of ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL to your moisturiser every day for beautifully increased nourishment and comfort.

Deliciously fragrant & 100% botanical.

ETINCELLES DE SOLEIL is now on special September offer.

Enjoy your beauty care!
 

EAT YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL

Healthy skin is composed to 70% of collagen, a protein which requires a good supply of protein through your diet to remain in top condition; This means eating protein at least 5 times a week is important to maintain collagen levels and protect from slack skin and premature wrinkles. Beyond the age of 35 you should be eating at least 45–65 grams of protein a day.

Who know's that better than screen goddess Cameron Diaz. Just turned 40, fabulously toned Cameron's diet consists mostly of lean protein such as chicken, fish, steak and shrimp, grilled vegetables and egg-white omlettes. 

The best animal sources of high quality protein include all white & oily fish, especially Tuna, Sardines, Mackerel and Wild salmon, eggs, poultry and low-fat cheeses. Fatty fish is probably the best protein source for your skin as it combines complete protein with essential omega 3 fatty acids, invaluable at protecting skin from dryness and eczema.

For easy & delicious protein based beauty food recipes, check out Daniele's mini E-book EAT YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL, containing recipes from her international bestseller of the same name.

A DELICOUS WAY TO CLARIFY YOUR COMPLEXION

Now that Summer is officially over, we all need a lift, so here is one of my very favourite skin beauty breakfasts to start the day feeling fabulous: A fresh, home-blended carrot, mango, banana and celery smoothie. Carrots and mangoes are both wonderful sources of antioxidant carotenoids to clarify & naturally illuminate the complexion, bananas are high in brain-and-muscle enhancing potassium and celery is a fantastic, low-calorie source of skin balancing vitamins B1, B2, B6 & C - as well as potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron & phosphorus. If you prepare everything in the blender before your morning walk/run, and instantly blend and drink it the moment you return, it is the perfect post-exercise treat – clarifies your skin, tastes amazing and replaces lost sugar & electrolytes in a flash! Follow up with a handful of fresh almonds and you will feel F a b u l o u s!!

PS. Unprocessed almonds are the ultimate beauty nuts :) very rich in protein and skin smoothing Vitamin E, high in fibre as well as magnesium, potassium and iron – they boost your metabolism and actually help you LOSE weight!!

THE INSIDE-OUT BEAUTY VITAMIN

For youthful skin at any age, this is the Vitamin to love. Vitamin C is probably the most important Vitamin for the prevention of wrinkles and for enhancing skin tone! An essential building block of new skin collagen, the protein which makes up 70% of young, healthy skin and keeps our complexion firm, Vitamin C is vital both Inside and Out for keeping skin smooth as we grow older.  Best food sources are berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants etc), green and yellow peppers, kiwis, mangos and prunes. Weight for weight, prunes amazingly contain more Vitamin C than any other fruit - more even than currently fashionable superfruits acai, goji and mangosteen!  For the beauty of your skin, topical application of Vitamin C (in a correct, gentle form) is equally important. Skincare that contains both Vitamins C and E is ideal (see ENERGIE PURE, deW's firming day cream), as the two Vitamins intensify each other's regenerating, skin-smoothing antioxidant effect.

NONI TO REGENERATE YOUR SKI

One of the most amazing skincare ingredients to naturally smooth & rejuvenate the skin is Noni, an indigenous Hawain superfruit actually believed to contain more than 150 nutrients, including vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, C and E), minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and selenium), amino acids (including all the essential amino acids), phytonutrients, polysaccharides, digestive enzymes and a huge number of anti-aging antioxidants. The compounds in Noni fruit have been clinically proven to work at the cellular level to cause cell regeneration and increase cellular function. Used within a skin cream, Noni stimulates collagen synthesis, increases skin hydration and powerfully protects the skin from free radical damage. Noni is an integral component of ENERGIE PURE, DANIELE de WINTER's firming, antioxidant day cream.

OUR CUSTOMER INSPIRED AFTER-SUN OIL

Our beautiful customers provide a constant source of inspiration and insight into what women would like from their beauty care. Our latest real-life inspired development is the new, improved FLEURS NOCTURNES 100% botanical body oil, perfect for replenishing the whole family's skin after a day in the sun and now with 20% more Vitamin E and Omega fatty acids to enhance skin elasticity, prevent and visibly reduce stretch marks. The fragrant, nourishing botanicals in FLEURS NOCTURNES also deeply moisturize your skin and extend the intensity of your tan.FLEURS NOCTURNES is formulated with gentle, nourishing oils of Grapeseed, Jojoba, Lavender and Ylang Ylang: smells divine and is safe for the delicate skins of both mummies and babies...

PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM SUN DAMAGE WITH ENERGIE PURE

We all love the sun, but too much UV exposure accelerates skin ageing and the break-down of collagen and elastin, thinning the skin and causing unwanted wrinkles & age spots.

To enjoy the sun without your skin 'suffering' the consequences, eat a diet rich in fresh, raw fruits and vegetables and always apply an antioxidant rich day cream beneath your sunscreen: Recent research by the University of California, San Francisco concluded that “regular application of skin care products containing antioxidants may be of the utmost benefit in efficiently preparing our skin against oxidative stressors. Furthermore, sunscreening agents may also benefit from combination with antioxidants resulting in increased safety and efficacy of such photoprotective products”.

One of the best combination of topical antioxidants to protect skin from UV damage is Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) x Vitamin E, which has been shown in clinical trials to significantly protect skin from UV damage and accelerate cell repair and new collagen production. For ultimate skin perfection, try ENERGIE PURE Hydrating, Antioxidant day cream rich in healing Noni, soothing Aloe Vera and Antioxidant Vitamins C & E.

THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY TIP

The ultimate one: it works every time, on everyone, and…wait for it… costs absolutely NOTHING: Just... BE HAPPY! Love your life whatever you are doing, be Confident, be Content, be Grateful for what you have - and do do do forgive yourself for not looking like Claudia Schiffer or Cindy Crawford etc... as let's face it, almost Nobody does, so who cares! When we're happy, our beautifully clever brains send hormones to the skin that both improve skin oxygenation and balance sebum production, meaning your  complexion becomes fresher, prettier and smoother without doing a thing… what's not to LOVE? 

STRAWBERRY SEASON

In celebration of the Wimbledon Final, nourish your skin with a large bowl of fresh, juicy Strawberries.

Loaded with antioxidant Vitamin C (100g provide 100% of your RDA) to boost skin clarity and stimulate collagen synthesis, Lutein and Zeathancin to enhance longevity of skin cells and Ellagic acid to protect skin cells from inflammation, Strawberries are a delicious beauty food that also promote eye health and have been clinically proven (yippee..) to actively delay the onset of wrinkles.

As Strawberries contain no fat, cholesterol or sodium and are both extremely low in calories (32 Kcal per 100g) and high in fibre, they can help keep your body svelte and beautiful. Last but not least, Strawberries are a good source of Folic Acid; nice to know if you are planning a baby ;)

HOW TO LOOK FABULOUS, MONTE CARLO STYLE…

With one party hot on the heels of the next this June, looking fabulous has never been more important: so here to help are our 'ultimate pre-party beauty tips' :

1. The night before an important event, choose your dress, shoes, bag and accessories, and try on the shoes to make sure they fit! - being prepared on the night will make ALL the difference to your timekeeping!
    
2. The day of a party, avoid stodgy, processed food and (of course) any alcohol. Instead, drink lots of water and eat light, with a small, protein and salad-rich meal just before you go out: This will help ensure you look bright & bouncy – and actually have the energy to party!
    
3. Think about your hair the morning before an event: Hairdressers? Wash it? Wild and touseled? - factor in the time accordingly. The same goes for your nails.
    
4. Stop everything 2 hours before party time and start to prepare: have an indulgent, steamy bath, apply a thick layer of anti-aging mask to your face & décolleté (see BONNE FEE smoothing, pre-party mask) and lie down for 30 mins to totally relax: a catnap before you go out is as good as several hours sleep – and is the Party Animal's secret weapon; Then makeup, hair, body lotion, dress, …and action…
    
5. If you are prone to hangovers, take globe artichoke and milk thistle supplements 2 hours before you go out and have more waiting at your bedside with a glass of water (night cream & and a bottle of makeup-remover) for when you return: both globe artichoke and milk thistle are proven to reduce the severity of hangovers.
    
6. At the party, follow each drink with a glass of water; this helps you pace your alcohol consumption so you can really enjoy the night.
    
7. Before going home, make your last drink a big glass of orange juice and have another first thing in the morning! Vitamin C helps your body to detoxify.
    
8. The morning after a party, avoid strong sunshine, as the residual alcohol will make you more sensitive to sunstroke, and drink several cups of antioxidant rich green tea all day long to revive, purify -and prepare for the next event…

CAROTENE + VITAMIN E = SMOOTH SKIN

At DANIELE de WINTER we love Summer: not only for those heavenly, balmy days, but because of all the delicious, Antioxidant laden fruit that becomes ripe at this time of year. Take fresh velvety Apricots and Peaches for example; both are laden with beauty-enhancing Carotenes (beta carotene, lycopene, lutein…) to actively protect skin from sun damage and help reduce break-out's & acne. The closer to the orchard the better, as nothing beats the living energy of just-picked fresh fruit! Furthermore, as Carotenes work in harmony with Vitamin E to smooth your complexion, applying a Vitamin E-rich day cream such as ENERGIE PURE while eating soft, fresh peaches, multiplies the rejuvenating effect to your skin!

EAT CARROTS, DRINK WATER, WEAR SUNSCREEN…

We love the Beach Beauty tips on the Cho-Yung site : for the easy way to look gorgeous this Summer:http://www.choyungtea.com/2012/05/top-tips-for-perfect-beach-beauty

- Have a lovely Weekend!!

Sunny greetings from MC,

Daniele de Winter

THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SUNSHINE

As the Summer approaches weall begin to worry about protecting ourselves from the sun. The biggest contributor to premature skin ageing is excessive sun exposure, which will thin, dry and age your skin prematurely, so we are right to be concerned. Short, daily doses of sunshine, ie 15 to 30 minutes each morning or evening without sunglasses is however a beauty essential : improving skin oxygenation and skin clarity, raising your immunity, enhancing eye health, strengthening bones and teeth and mega-boosting your happiness levels. At all other timeswear a broad brimmed hat and high antioxidant sunscreen (such as our hypoallergenic, antioxidant laden SOLEIL PURE SPF 25 & 50+ UVA & UVB cream)…. and if you would like a deeper tan, apply bronzer. Here’s to your beautiful Summer !

COMBINE AND CONQUER

You know how skin can sometimes feel dry after a long, cold winter? Well you can rapidly rehydrate and replenish your complexion with the following tip:

a) Blend a little 100% botanical facial oil into your daily moisturizer and massage gently into cleansed face, neck and decollete morning and night. Choose an oil containing Rose, Neroli & Palmarosa such as PLUIE DE ROSES calming facial oil to beautifully nourish and plump up your skin. We love Rose oil for its ability to erase fine lines, Neroli for the way it stimulates cellular regeneration & Palmarosa for its ability to hydrate and optimize sebum levels. Combined with ENERGIE PURE antioxidant day cream you can literally watch your skin revive and replenish.

b) Apply with extra care around the lip line and beneath your chin to keep these important areas smooth and line-free. Now on amazing speacial offer with our Easter Beauty Giveaway - while stocks last!

LAUGHTER MAKES YOU MORE BEAUTIFUL!

Boris our little Easter bunny says laughter (and munching carrots) makes you more beautiful by toning facial muscles and helping your skin glow naturally. When you laugh, facial circulation increases and your cheeks flush. Laughter also instantly lowers stress levels and laughing at least once every day slows down the aging process! Finally, according to our Style Icon Audrey Hepburn: “Happy girls are the prettiest girls!” No argument there... HAPPY EASTER!!

HOW TO REJUVENATE YOUR EYES!

Latest research shows Papaya fruit helps keep your eyes healthier and more beautiful. Eating Papaya reduces skin inflammation from inside, while applied externally in an eye serum such as L’ELIXIR MAGIC YEUX, Papaya’s enzyme Papin smooths skin around the eye area, while its Vitamin C and Beta-carotene protect fragile skin cells from free radical attack. Combined with Neroli and Hyaluronic acid, this helps to hydrate, smooth and rejuvenate the skin around your eyes. 

CUDDLE ME YOUNG!

A survey published on yahoo.com confirms that one the biggest factors in promoting longevity is Contentment! Along with an antioxidant rich diet and and staying fit & active, 

being relaxed and contented helps residents of Monaco live to, on average, 89.68 years of age, that's approximately a decade longer than the average American and longer than anywhere else in the world. So cuddle up this Sunday and relax - its good for you!

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

The light is beautiful, the Spring air fresh and energizing and the new week full of potential. So bounce out of bed, wear a sexy dress and be incredibly nice to everyone. Let the fabulous female you are take control and have some FUN... and who knows what could happen. Enjoy your week!

YOUR OWN FRAGRANT, BEAUTY OASIS

When cold winds blow, create your own fragrant, beauty oasis by adding a few drops of FLEURS NOCTURNES relaxing body oil to a steaming bath, lighting some candles and soaking the day away. 100% botanical, FLEURS NOCTURNES contains pure Lavender from Provence and Ylang Ylang from Mauritius to lift your spirits, enhance the quality of your sleep and simultaneously hydrate and clarify your skin. PS... Both Lavender and Ylang Ylang are natural aphrodisiacs...

Bonne nuit!

HAPPY ST VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

USE THAT SMILE! In Celebration of St VALENTINE's day, use your smile and be really nice to everyone : A happy mood is not only infectious, it also sends hormones to your skin that optimize sebum levels and make you more beautiful! Our reserch also shows that being very nice to everyone makes getting what you want much easier! HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY!!

http://www.danieledewinter.com/Philosophy/philosophy.html

BE MY CHOCBEAUTE!

Romance and the fragrance of Chocolate are in the air. Dark, pink and delicous, DANIELE de WINTER Choc BEAUTÉ are designed to make your skin more beautiful, and are a great way to say 'you're gorgeous' on Valentine's Day. Made of juicy cranberries dipped in rich, dark 80% cocoa chocolate with added beauty vitamins (Vitamin C, Vitamin E), antioxidants (lycopene, lutein, polyphenols, flavonoids) and organic Omega 3 EFA.

The ultimate blend of function and pleasure!
 

Choc BEAUTÉ™

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: 10 KEEP HYDRATED ALL WINTER

When it is cold, your skin needs extra care to stay soft and healthy, so protect your complexion with our PETALES d'EAU Hydrating facial mask. Saturated with Orangeblossom essence to smooth and prevent dryness, Aloe Vera to hydrate and accelerate cellular regeneration and Camomile to comfort and soothe. PETALES d'EAU is so gentle it can be used every day: on yourself, your children and even your baby. Free from parabens, artifical colours or fragrances. Just packed with softness...

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: Tip 9 - Love your body

This New Year, feel fantastic about yourself exactly the way you are! A
great smile & soft lips are much sexier than bony knees. So forget your
inhibitions, feel the sun on your face - and remember that gorgeous,
authentic beauty comes from inside!

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: Tip 8. Beauty Sleep

Imagine you could wake up with prettier skin, more beautiful eyes and a slimmer, yourger looking-body. Just go to bed by 10pm several nights a week and get at least 8 to 9 hours of uninterrupten slumber and you will boost your immunity, repair and rejuvenate your skin, lose weight and dramatically reduce stress levels ­ easy really !

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: Tip 7. Love

Love is a hugely important part of life, and so is exercise; so why not combine the two - Both love and exercise release feel good endorphins which are hormone like substances that act as the body's natural painkillers and give you a natural high; they have other similarities in that they both make your heart beat faster, improving blood circulation, making your skin glow and you feel happier and healthier. Both encourage healthy living which can reduce signs of ageing. PS. Snuggling up with Tabatha or Rover also works.

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: Tip 6. Candlelit Baths

Pampering in Winter is sooo good for you : relaxation cretes feel-good hormones that actually help your skin to regenerate all by itself, so indulge in a fragrant, steaming bath, Barry White and candlelight as often as you can to warm and relax yourself to the core. Remember, your skin is your biggest organ and needs pampering, so after your bath apply a 100% botanical body oil such as our nourishing, soothing FLEURS NOCTURNES antioxidant body oil with pure, fragrant essential oils of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Jasmin all over : then snuggle under the duvet and dream away !

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: Tip 4. Exfoliate & Hydrate

In Winter it is important to exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead cells and allow the new ones to shine through. Natural goodies such as Jojoba beads, that buff away dead cells with gossamer softness and nutrient-rich Organic Avocado Oil, which penetrates the skin more deeply than other oils, keep your skin moisturized and help stimulate collagen synthesis at the same time as clarifying and illuminating your complexion. deW REVELATION contains both, along with Aloe Vera to calm and hydrate fresh skin cells as soon as they are revealed. Follow with a nourishing serum & mask such as THE FIRMING SERUM and BONNE FEE for best results.

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: 3. Love Your Vitamin C

For your best Winter beauty, eat Vitamin C-rich Kiwi’s, Mangos, Blueberries and Oranges every day and apply a Vitamin C rich moisturizer to your skin. As the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, Vitamin C improves your immunity against colds and flu and is also essential for the production of new skin collagen, which keeps skin smooth and youthful. High-Antioxidant creams such as DANIELE de WINTER's ENERGIE PURE Firming Day Cream can help minimize cellular aging and keep your complexion smooth and youthful - even when cold winds blow.

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: 2. Eat Your Greens

Parsley and Watercress are you secret Winter immunity weapons: Both are like high-dose multi-vitamin & mineral tablets in a leaf, containing more iron than spinach, many times more Vitamin C than oranges, the minerals manganese, calcium and potassium and a very high level of flavonoid antioxidants. They help clarify and illuminate your skin and have virtually zero calories…

Top Ten Winter Beauty Tips: 1. Go Nuts!

Splurge on Nuts this Christmas

Feel free to splurge on nuts this Christmas! Raw, unprocessed (unsalted, ungrilled) Almonds, Cashews and Walnuts hydrate your skin from inside, helping to keep it soft and smooth throughout Winter. Eating raw nuts also reduces your risk of (type 2) diabetes, can lower your risk of heart disease by up to 45% and - believe it or not - will actually help you lose weight! Raw Almonds, Cashews and Walnuts are all rich in Vitamin E and mono-unsaturated fatty acids, high in fibre and Potassium, Phosphorous and Magnesium. They help plump up your skin from inside and will not make you fat.

Girls Beauty and Wellness day 10th Dec

Join our pre-Christmas Beauty Party!

Join us at the DANIELE de WINTER Spa in Cannes this Saturday 10th December for a warm, relaxing pre-Christmas girls beauty afternoon. From 2 - 7pm we will be giving free health and beauty advice, tips on how to look and feel gorgeous in Winter, professional makeup lessons, a fantastic facial rejuvenation demonstration by Dr Amir Reza Khorsand, one of the Cote's leading cosmetic and anti-aging doctors, and yummy, complimentary antioxidant beauty drinks and nibbles. Please email ' Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!' to give us an idea of numbers. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday! Le Spa DANIELE de WINTER, 2, rondpoint Duboys d'Angers, CANNES Tel 04 933 849 21

Get your Vitamin C!

Your multi-tasking Antioxidant

If there is one Vitamin that is important for almost ALL aspects of your beauty and health... its Vitamin C : Vitamin C protects your heart, supports your immune system and accelerates healing. If you are not getting enough vitamin C you may be more susceptible to colds and minor ailments. Vitamin C also helps you absorb iron – and as according to various studies over 50% of women are anaemic, this is good to know! For maximum Vitamin C in your diet, eat lots of colorful fruits and vegetables like raspberries, blueberries, kiwi's, red & green peppers (bell peppers) and all green leafy salads & vegetables – especially watercress and rocket. A good, regular supply of Vitamin C is vital for healthy connective tissue – it strengthens your skin and helps prevent and reduce wrinkles, and is in fact an essential building block of new skin collagen, the protein of that makes up approx. 70% of young, healthy skin. A good supply is therefore vital for age-defying skin smoothness as we grow older. For a health-and- beauty-boosting supply of Vitamin C during colder, winter months, take a daily 1000mg Vitamin C supplement in addition to the Vitamin C in your diet; If you smoke this is even more beneficial, as your intake of Vitamin C is likely to be severely depeleted through all the free radicals created by each puff. Finally, for the beauty of your skin, use skincare that contains both Vitamins C and E (like ENERGIE PURE, deW's firming, antioxidant day cream), as Vitamins C & E work together to multiply each other's radiance boosting, antioxidant effect. PS. – you can’t take too much Vitamin C – as it is water soluble your body will simply eliminate any excess.

Your Winter beauty booster

The energy enzyme!

As the weather gets colder and you turn up the heat indoors, your skin needs extra help to stay smooth and hydrated. In addition to a rich moisturizer (see CLAIR DE LUNE night cream) one ingredient can make a wonderful difference: Co-enzyme Q10. An 'oldie but a goodie': an enzyme, a mineral and an antioxidant all at the same time, Co-enzyme Q10 gives your skin energy, which means stronger cells, faster recovery from inflammation or damage, better moisture retention and significantly improved tone and elasticity. Co-enzyme Q10 works best INSIDEOUT: ie applied topically (see ENERGIE PURE high-antioxidant day cream) as well as taken internally through a supplement or by eating fish, organ meats (liver etc) and germinated whole grains..., For best results a supplement is easiest: aim for at least 10mg/day).

The Sunshine Vitamin!

Fall 2011's "must-have" Vitamin...

Vitamin D Is the ''little black dress'' of Fall 2011. You just have to have it!! Vitamin D, the "sunshine Vitamin," that synthesises on your skin when in the sun (WITHOUT sunscreen Ladies) has a list of fabulous health and beauty benefits that keeps getting longer. - Children whose mothers get plenty of vitamin D during pregnancy have bigger, stronger bones; In fact, for childhood bone strength, maternal vitamin D matters more than all the milk children can drink. - People who consume at least 1,000 IU of vitamin D daily lower their risks of colon, breast and ovarian cancers by up to 50%. Vitamin D improves your mood, evens your complexion, can heal psoriasis and other skin disorders and can reduce the incidence of colds and flu by a staggering 70%!! ...and finally, this adorable Vitamin can help you lose weight. What's not to love? Best food sources of Vitamin D are Salmon and other fatty fish, egg yolks and fortified soy products : Salmon omlette with Tofu anyone...?

For a Naturally Radiant Complexion!

The benefits of exfoliation

Exfoliating your skin regularly is an important part of your beauty routine. Skin that has been exfoliated feels fresher, looks clear and radiant, and is better able to eliminate impurities. Exfoliate your skin once or twice a week, preferably in the evening, as cellular regeneration reaches its peak during the night, so your freshly exfoliated skin is better able to absorb the active ingredient in your evening beauty care. The purpose of exfoliation is to allow skin to breathe, not to harm it. So it’s important to choose a mild exfoliant that will gently remove dead cells and residue from your skin. Fine spherical beads such as those contained in deW's moisturizing exfoliant REVELATION, with Aloe Vera, Jojoba and Organic Avocado will be kinder to your skin than products containing grainy particles. For the perfect complexion, why not try combining REVELATION exfoliant with L'ELIXIR MAGIC serum and BONNE FEE smoothing, nourishing mask. Just look at Kate Walsh!

In aid of Politicians everywhere

..particularily in Cannes

In honour of the G20, as...well, right now they do need all the help they can get, here are 3 tips to boost brain power as well as skin beauty: 1) Eat fatty fish (such as salmon) and raw nuts (such as almonds) for the balancing, attention enhancing power of Omega 3 EFA. 2) Munch blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, black currants and strawberries for their fantastic polyphenols to enhance memory function. 3) Eat your greens Mr President, as the chlorophyll they contain sharpens mental acuity and may help you avoid any really bad decisions...we hope!

Wonderful Watercress!

The Skin Beauty Salad

Give your skin a beautiful, low-calorie antioxidant boost with fresh, Watercress. Cultivated in pure spring water, watercress was already recognized as a superfood by the ancient Greeks. Hippocrates located his first hospital close to a stream to ensure fresh watercress to help treat his patients and Greek soldiers ate it to enhance strength before going into battle! In 19th Century Britain, Watercress was a staple part of the working class diet, known for its health benefits it was often handed out free to be munched on the go. Containing 15 essential vitamins and minerals. Watercress contains (gram for gram) more iron than spinach, more vitamin C than oranges and way more anti-free radical, skin-protective antioxidants than almost any other fruit or vegetable. Watercress is also the UK's most historic salad leaf... bon appetit!

Walk your way to radiant skin

November is Charity walk month

One of the best and healthiest ways to a radiant and youthful complexion is to exercise in the fresh air; making you look gorgeous and feel amazingly virtuous... November is charity walk month so whatever (truly, whatever) your fitness level, type 'november charity walks' into your browser for a world-wide selection of the best sponsored walks and runs available. Alternately, for something closer to home, just grab the dog lead and go for a walk in the park. Whatever you do; to look more like our gorgeous fitness icon, DANIELE de WINTER fan Elle Macpherson... throw caution to the wind and fill your lungs! Have a lovely Week.

Smile your way to clearer skin

one, two, three...Cheese!!

In addition to using our fabulous products (... of course), a brilliant way to making your skin clearer and more beautiful is simply to smile - lots!! Smiling actually makes you feel happier whether you want it or not: and the happier you are the more your body produces those gorgeous, home-made neurotransmitters called endorphins which make us feel.... well, as though we just kissed Brad Pitt and now here comes George Clooney and hey, we just won the lottery and...!! Among multiple other benefits including lowering blood pressure and boosting immunity, endorphins help balance the hormones in your skin, harmonizing sebum production and beautifying your complexion. Besides, smiling makes you sexier. Just look at Eva...

A Perfect Rose!

Pure Damask Rosewater

Sometimes, when it comes to our beauty, Mother Nature simply knows best: Damask Rose is an amazing beauty agent with unique skin toning properties that can transform dull and grayish skin tone into a healthy and radiant complexion in just seconds. Damask Rose Oil has also been shown to repair broken capillaries, reduce irritation and skin redness and efficiently heal fragile and broken skin. When cold winds blow, DANIELE de WINTER's ROSEE Damask Rosewater toner with add extracts of antioxidant Green Tea and soothing Marigold can benefit all skins of all ages, encouraging a smooth, healthy and youthful complexion...that smells of roses.

Autumn Beauty Bonus

The Magical Vitamin!

This Autumn, keep colds at bay while simultaneously firming and illuminating your complexion with.... Vitamin C! As the primary water-soluble antioxidant in the body, Vitamin C improves your immunity against colds and flu and is also a key ingredient in the production of new skin collagen, which keeps skin smooth and youthful. Ensuring you consume enough antioxidants like Vitamin C every day - through bright, fresh fruits such as oranges, lemons and limes and also apply antioxidants directly to your skin through antioxidant creams like DANIELE de WINTER's ENERGIE PURE Firming Day Cream, helps minimize cellular aging and keep your complexion smooth and youthful no matter your years.