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  Holistic Therapy is principally a form of healing, treating the body as a whole; mind, body and spirit. It is a way of bringing about balance in the entire body. Holistic Therapy involves examining the root cause of the condition, as well as alleviating the symptoms, working  at many levels, helping the client overcome physical, emotional and mental issues. It may help to boost the immune system, eliminate toxins, improve sleep patterns, increase energy levels, induce relaxation, relieve stress and anxiety and to balance the body bringing about homeostasis. Stress has a huge negative impact on our health- 80%...

                      Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage® is a high-performance range of anti-aging treatments which address the effects of oxidation on the skin, a leading cause of visible signs of aging Prevage® is now introducing a new anti-ageing make-up.  Elizabeth Arden Prevage® Anti-Aging Foundation is a new liquid foundation that feels lightweight on skin whilst providing light to medium coverage with a naturally luminous finish. Infused with idebenone, this exclusive anti-aging complex continuously renews the appearance of your skin. Vitamin C and key anti-ageing ingredients correct skin’s appearance for a firmer and clearer...

  The days are getting longer, the flowers are beginning to raise their little heads and we are getting a lot more pep in our step.  Spring is in the air. As the seasons change we need to change too.  Our skin is exposed to more sunlight hours. We must now ensure that we are using a daily moisturiser that has adequate protection. Elizabeth Arden Prevage anti-ageing moisture cream is excellent as it contains a SPF of 30 also the Ceramide Lift & Firm day cream has a SPF of 15.  Personally I think the higher the SPF the better...

Before choosing a fragrance that is right for you, it is important to understand the difference between eau de toilette and eau de parfum. Eau de parfum contains a higher content of essential oils and denatured ethyl alcohol therefore it lasts longer, usually up to 4 hours. Eau de toilette lasts up to 2 hours. Decide on whether you want a rich and spicy, floral, sweet floral or fresh scent, depending if it’s for daytime or night-time use.

Layering your fragrance

Layering would consist of using other products with the same scent e.g. shower gel, body lotion, deodorants in addition to using your fragrance. This builds up the scent making it last longer. Another tip is to apply perfume right after you shower or bath since pores tend to open up and the scent is more easily absorbed.

How to apply your perfume

Firstly, apply fragrance to your pulse points; these are the wrist, crook of the elbow, behind the ear lobes and neck. Your skin gives off more heat at these areas because the underlying blood vessels are closest to the skin at these points. Spray or dab lightly making sure not to rub the wrists as this will compress the scent and won’t allow the scent to develop naturally. For your fragrance to last longer, spray into the air then step into it; this helps to distribute the scent over your entire body. Sometimes scents evaporate quickly; this may be because your skin is dry and since perfume contains alcohol it also evaporates very quickly. Remember, the trick to applying perfume is quality not quantity. The longer your perfume lasts when you wear it, the less you will have to reapply.

Written by Ann McNelis, Chanel Fragrance Consultant at Whelehans Pharmacy Mullingar. For skincare and makeup tips and advice including free consultations, call in to Whelehans or call us at 04493 34591 or check www.whelehans.ie