6 Tips For Taking Care Of Your Skin In Winter

We’d all like to have radiant, smooth skin all year round but as the colder months approach our skin can become dry and dehydrated for a number of reasons.

The warmer, more humid weather of spring and summer combined with increased fluid intake and more time spent in the fresh air means that our skin is generally more hydrated.  During winter, when we are often less active, spending more time indoors in artificially heated environments, our skin can become dry and flaky.

The indulgencies of the party season on top of this can leave skin feeling even more dull, neglected and in need of some pampering!

Here are a few hints and tips for keeping your skin in peak condition this winter. 

1.  Moisturise

     This may sound obvious but some people don’t always remember to moisturise!  Regular use of a good moisturiser can really help to keep your skin hydrated.  There are so many to choose from and it can be difficult to know which is the most suitable.   

Cleo’s probiotic facial skincare range is unique in that it actually feeds the skin with healthy bacteria. Not only does our digestive system need the right quantities of healthy bacteria, our skin needs it too.  Our skin protects our organs from invading pathogens from the environment and the right amount of probiotic bacteria in our skin helps it to do this whilst also keeping the skin supple and healthy. Cleo’s facial skincare products help to maintain the correct balance of healthy bacteria.

         2.  Eat A Healthy Diet Rich In Vegetables And Fruits

A poor diet lacking essential vitamins and minerals will show signs such as flaky skin.  General tips for healthy eating include important vitamins such as A, C, D and E.  These can be found in a range of fruits and vegetables such as dark leafy greens (vitamins A & C), carrots (vitamin A), Kiwi fruit, peppers and berries (vitamin C) and avocados (Vitamin E).

         3.  Exfoliate

Dry skin can also be a build-up of dead skin cells which hinders the skin from ridding your body of toxins.  Gentle exfoliation can help to shed these dead skin cells resulting in a more hydrated and youthful complexion.  However, it’s important not to exfoliate too vigorously because too harsh a treatment can remove some of the skin’s protective barrier.  Cleo Q Probiotic Skin Sheer Radiance Polish is a non-abrasive & wonderfully light way to exfoliate, unclog pores and brighten the complexion.  The co-fermentation process gently sloughs off dead skin cells that dull the complexion, stabilising the skin’s surface.

          4.  Choose A Good Cleanser

Finding a good cleanser that doesn’t pull the moisture from your skin is essential to keeping your skin hydrated during winter.  The patented co-fermentation process of Cleo’s Probiotic Deep Cleansing Mousse enables it to cleanse deep into pores retaining the skin’s balance and preventing moisture loss. 

Rich in natural ingredients including amino acids, peptides, probiotics and lactic acids, Cleo’s Probiotic Foam Cleanser is a unique mineral and herbal formula which helps to retain the skin’s elasticity and luminosity.

          5.  Drink Plenty Of Water

Drinking plenty of water is an excellent way of keeping the skin hydrated and radiant during the winter months.  If you want to jazz up the taste simply add a slice of lemon or cucumber.  Or instead of cold water, try cooled water from the kettle – it’ll warm you up and cleanse your system too. 

          6.  Include Cloth Face Masks In Your Skincare Routine

Soaked in a blend of skin-beneficial ingredients, these masks come wrapped individually and are so easy to use.  The application of a cloth mask creates humidity and warmth between the mask and your skin allowing for better penetration of ingredients. Used once a week, they can be an excellent addition to your regular skincare routine. Cleo offer a variety of masks, each type containing a different combination of herbal and anti-ageing ingredients to leave you feeling like you just stepped out of a salon. 

Cleo customers really love our probiotic skincare range. Here’s what some of them say.

Cleo Q Probiotic EGF Nourishing Crème 45g £29.95

This is my favourite moisturiser

POSTED BY MARCIA ON 28TH OCT 2013

It glides on and sinks into your skin as opposed to sitting on top of it as many creams do. It really nourishes your skin and keeps it very soft. Only a small drop is necessary and it, therefore, lasts a long time. The price is fabulous value too. I love it; it’s light but very nourishing and it really does make a difference to your skin.

Cleo Q Probiotic Deep Cleansing Mousse 150ml  £14.95

I love it too!

POSTED BY GINA MCCULLOGH ON 3RD DEC 2013

Lovely facial wash, one squirt foams up into a really nice, soft lather which does the whole face & neck, so this large bottle lasts months – great value.

It has a mild pleasant scent and I find it much better to use than soap or regular cleanser that you have to apply with cotton wool as they leave my skin feeling a bit dry. 

This doesn’t...it's brilliant

For further information or to order call: 0871 2211340 or visit http://www.club-cleo.com/cleo-skincare-1/

A Quick & Easy Way to Detox and Slim this January

If the indulgence of the Festive Season has left you feeling sluggish and bloated, a good detox plan can help you lose weight, increase your energy levels and think more clearly.  Detoxing combined with a healthy balanced diet can also reduce your risk of developing serious health problems in the future.

Whilst a detox programme can be difficult to maintain, it needn’t be if approached with moderate rather than drastic changes.  Simply reducing (rather than completely cutting out) some of the food and drink we all know isn’t good for us such as caffeine, sugar and alcohol and replacing with fresh fruits and vegetables combined with drinking more water can all make a huge difference.

However, this still requires commitment and for those of you who find this kind of commitment particularly difficult, there are other shortcuts to losing weight.  One of those is to use a transdermal patch.

What are transdermal patches?

A transdermal patch is an adhesive patch that is placed on the body to deliver herbal medication through the outer layers of skin into deeper layers, then absorbed into the blood stream and circulated through the body.

It is a sophisticated delivery system, designed to release small quantities of medication over a longer period of time.

The benefits of transdermal patches

Transdermal patches have the advantage of being absorbed slowly, providing a controlled and continuous release of active ingredients daily.  Unlike pills, which you need to remember to take and are not easy for everyone to swallow, transdermal patches once applied only need to be removed after 24 hours and replaced with a new patch for you to continue to benefit from the effects.

Transdermal patches can be used without affecting everyday life and can be worn whilst swimming, bathing and exercising.

Easy Slim Hoodia Slimming Patches

Hoodia slimming patches contain a blend of 100% natural botanicals providing a safe and convenient way to lose weight.This unique combination drastically reduces your cravings for food, making dieting much easier than before.

Recent studies indicate that using Hoodia could help reduce caloric intake by as much as 1000 calories every day! That is almost half of the average daily amount.

The key ingredients, Hoodia Gordonii, Paullinia Cupana and Citrus Aurantium have been known for centuries for their powers to help with weight loss.  Their combined effects include hunger prevention, increased stamina, reduced fatigue, increased metabolic rate and fat burning abilities.  

The effectiveness of this product is re-enforced by the positive feedback we receive from many customers:

Thank you so much for the patches – I LOVE THEM!

POSTED BY JEANNE ON 10TH JAN 2014

I've tried so many diet pills in the past 6 years. The patches are easy, I've been on them for a month now. The first couple of weeks i was losing inches, then in my 3rd week it hit because i had lost 11 pounds and in the last week i lost about 4 more! I'm so excited. 
I've also noticed my cravings and appetite have changed – I'm not that hungry and don’t crave junk food like i used to - unless I'm stressed I don’t want the junk food. So once again, thank you! I love the patches, especially since i found out my thyroid is low.

Really glad I gave this a try

POSTED BY MICHELLE GILMER ON 2ND JAN 2014

I’d tried other diet aids before and was sceptical about a patch that claimed to curb my appetite and give me energy. I gave it a try and am really glad i did. I’m not hungry all the time and eat less at meals. I also have the energy to get things done in the evenings after a long day at work without the jittery feeling i used to get with other weight loss products.

I lost 10lbs in my first week of use 

POSTED BY SHEILA LEWIS-COOPER ON 3RD JAN 2014

I’ve recently tried Easy Slim patches and i love them. I lost 10lbs in my first week of use 

How to use transdermal patches

Transdermal patches can be worn anywhere on your body that is easiest for you to access: many place them on the shoulder, stomach or upper arm.

Only £22.95 for a 1 month course or save over £8.00 by purchasing a 3 month course at £60.45.

For further information or to order call: 0871 2211340 or visit www.club-cleo.com/easy-slim-hoodia-slimming-patches-30-day-course/

Cleo Q Non-Surgical Face Lift featured in The Anti-Ageing Health & Beauty Show Guide – November 2014

Cleo Q has been featured in the Guide for the popular Anti-Ageing Health & Beauty Show held in Manchester in November 2014.  

Cleo Q is a safe, effective home-use facial rejuvenation treatment, scientifically proven to combat the common signs of ageing. An award-winning, non-surgical, non-toxic stimulation device, Cleo Q uses a series of electro-pulses providing an intensive facial workout which lifts, firms and tones your muscles.

Cleo Q works in harmony with your body by increasing blood flow and oxygen supply to the epidermis. It utilises your own resources to boost collagen and muscle protein, helping you look years younger! 

Offering a number of different toning options, Cleo Q gives you the flexibility to target specific areas of concern.  With sessions from just seven minutes, Cleo Q is an affordable natural alternative to risky, expensive and invasive procedures or time consuming salon visits.

For more information call 0871 2211340 (ref: SHOW) or visit www.cleoq.com

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