This week's product and treatment recommendations with the tip of the week.
PRODUCT OF THE WEEK
Spiral of Tranquillity pendant. Pre-holiday preening shouldn't be all about tanning, waxing and preening. What about the holistic preparations? The Spiral of Tranquillity consists of eight different gemstones set in resin. Worn around the neck, it is said to work with the body's magnetic field and has positive properties to fight travel fatigue and jet lag. The pendant costs €99 and is available by mail order from 091-523396.
TIP OF THE WEEK
Getting rid of fading fake can be a bit of a nightmare, and sometimes scrubbing with a regular exfoliant just won't do the job. Opt instead for a vigorous rub with a powerful foot scrub. Avon's Pedicure Salt Scrub (€8) is very effective for this task. Although it has quite a strong smell, the scrub makes removing tired tans much easier, and leaves the skin super-soft, too.
TREATMENT OF THE WEEK
Leg and bikini wax, €38 at Baggot Beauty, 109 Celtic Court, Baggot Street Lower, Dublin 2, 01-6624415. Gillian is the strong, silent type, but that's what you want from someone who's going to work fast, furiously and efficiently. Our test is to see how much wax remains on the skin after the treatment, and in this case, skin was as smooth as glass. The perfect pre-holiday depilation within 20 minutes.