Meet our beauty experts and get their top tips

To celebrate July's Beauty Month, we're launching a brand-new show... Meet the Beauty Experts.

Here the experts share with you their tips on how best to use products featured in the show...




Sarah Gilpin from Elemis on Pro-Collagen Quartz Discovery Collection

This is one of my personal favourite collections for introducing friends to the Pro-Collagen range. Once you’ve used it, I guarantee you’ll be hooked! 
 
My tips for getting the most from this collection:
 
 - Cleanse and tone first. Then, twice a day use two pumps of Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Serum followed by Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. 

 - Give your eyes a bit of attention every day with Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal - remember a little goes a long way, so apply sparingly. For more of a salon experience, lightly tap your fingers around the eyes when applying the product to help stimulate circulation. Never rub products around the eyes as the skin is very thin and can damage easily. 

 - Twice a week use Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Mask. Apply the mask all over the face after cleansing and toning and leave on for 8-10 minutes, then remove with warm water. When you work the product over your skin, it transforms from a cream to a lovely gel texture. Once I’ve applied this I continue to work it into my fine lines to help get the most out of it. 

 - After using the mask, follow with Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Serum, then Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. When I have a really special occasion coming up, I apply this for 10 consecutive evenings and leave overnight - the results speak for themselves! 
 



Margaret Dabbs on her Foot Scrub and Lotion Collection

Foot file
Use first thing in the morning when the feet are at their driest and haven't begun to sweat. Aim the file away from you so that you're filing under the foot - this will reduce ridges in the skin. Once a week is enough.

Scrub
Wet the feet and rub in a small amount of the scrub using the spatula provided. Concentrate on areas of callus. You can also use this on nails to remove discolouration from old varnish or fake tan that has migrated onto the nails.

Serum
Apply this to the nails (fingers and toes) to help revitalise the cells. This will work to rehydrate the nails and stop them from cracking and creating ridges - results should be visible after about 4 days.

Intensive Hydrating Foot Lotion
Our best product and winner of the InStyle magazine 'Best Foot Product' award 2009. Use daily to moisturise the skin and reduce the build up of callus. You should see instant results which are long lasting.

Ultrasun on their suncare range

Our range of once-a-day sun protection is ideal for even the most sensitive skins as it contains no oils, fats, emulsifiers or perfumes. It's specially developed to give high levels of UVA and UVB protection, whilst still letting you achieve a golden tan.

It has a non-sticky, non-greasy formula and just one application delivers excellent protection. Simply apply to clean, dry skin for water-resistant protection.

Ultrasun SPF17 is a pure moisturising lipsome cream that requires just one application a day.

Ultrasun SPF20 is a clear lotion to protect the whole family. It's ideal for use with water sports and especially loved by men as there's no grease and no fuss.

Ultrasun Face SPF30  is for the face, neck, decolette and hands. It contains a new enzyme ingredient - ectoin - which helps to protect, moisturise and prevent the formation of  wrinkles. Ultrasun Face SPF30 is a sun protection and beauty product in one!







Philip Kingsley on his Elasticizer
 
I first formulated Elasticizer for Audrey Hepburn and now it's a multi award-winning product in Europe and the USA. 

Elasticizer helps to restore your hair's inherent elasticity, which decreases if it's chemically treated (by colour, bleach or perms) or 'weathered' (by wind, sun or your working environment). Even one application makes a difference.

How to apply:

Apply to dampened hair, work in with your fingertips, leave on for up to 20 minutes, and then shampoo out. The difference is instant, and continued use improves your hair’s elasticity even more. Elasticizer also gives extra shine and manageability. Apply once a week at first and then less often as the hair improves. 

Tune in to Meet the Beauty Experts at 4pm on Sunday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th July.

Comments

[Tracey Barrow]

I live in Turkey for part of the year and play a lot of tennis. I wear a 50 spf sun protector by la Roche Pose recommended by a Dermatologist as I have a reaction to the sun and sensitive skin. What should I use to wash and cleanse my face after tennis, which could be several times a day, as I am afraid I am stripping my face and it is becomming more red and sensitive. I also need something strong enough to take of the sun protector and clean my skin which is hot and sticky after a game.

Love to have your suggestions.

Tracey Barrow

[Rebecca Collis]

please can you advise which order to use the following products after i have cleansed and toned. decleor neroli oil, decleor prologene gel and prescriptives line preventor. thanks for your help.
regards
Rebecca Collis