EDITOR'S NOTE

Hi everyone

So, we have reached the midway mark of the year- June.. you would wonder where the past five months have gone so quickly, teenagers are planning their summer as the holidays have begun, the exams are in full swing for more teenagers, and our smallies are cramming in last minute school tours and teddy bears picnics!!

Speaking of events we are busy here in the office planning our Connect Women in Business Awards, it’s all systems go for Friday June 16th we have a list of our finalists in this issue, and we will bring all the fun from the night and of course our winners in the July issue.

This month we speak to Sean Taaffe as he is launching his very own product Sean Taaffe Professional!

We have lots of cooking tips for this summer to try out with Mark Murphy from Dingle Cookery School. We have Nora's Slimming World with an All Day Muffin and Burger in a Bowl to keep you nice and slim this summer!

So, lots for you to read, lets get ready for summer and enjoy the freedom!!

Stay safe and mind each other.

Until next month

Mags xx

Editor: Margaret Kissane

Office Enquiries: Cathriona Murphy

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Graphic Design: Yevgen Kalynin

Editorial Contributors: Lisa Curran, Romy Birdthistle, John Canty, Mairead McMahon, Pat Harmon, Marcas Mac Domhnaill

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The summer months tend to see a notable change in our skincare needs and regimes. Many people will switch to a lighter facial moisturiser and change their body lotion to a richer alternative to help keep those limbs looking their best! The sunshine will also have us reaching for a sun protection factor, choosing the right one for your skin type is important for maximum skin protection. SPF is something we need to wear daily depending on sun exposure (we should really be applying this all year round) so it is important to ensure what we are putting on our skin isn’t doing more harm than good. You will find some excellent natural and organic sun protection products here in the healthstore, with very gentle, natural ingredients suitable for all the family. Protecting your skin from the sun and providing it with adequate after-sun care using ingredients such as aloe vera, shea butter etc will keep it looking and feeling its best without the need for excessive chemicals. Natural skincare products are made with ingredients which feed and benefit the skin. It is important to have a good after sun regime. Start with a cool bath or shower, removing any remaining suncream with a gentle natural soap or shower gel. Natural soap will moisturise the skin, whereas detergent based soaps strip the skin of its protective natural oils. Applying a rich chemical free body moisturiser which contains aloe vera can help stimulate collagen production and has natural anti-inflammatory properties. You will find a large range of natural body lotions, facial moisturisers and sun protection products here in Horans Healthstore. Including a good quality facial mist to your summer skincare regime will give your skin a burst of freshness and a boost of hydration during the day. It also keeps your make-up in place and helps cool you down. Two of my favourite facial mists are from the SUKIN and TRILOGY range, both available here instore. During the warm summer months our bodies lose approximately 40% more water than in winter, leaving our skin dull and dehydrated. The most effective way to replace this is by drinking lots of water. Lock in hydration by eating fruits and vegetables that help skin cells to hold onto water, such as those rich in vitamins C and B. In addition, supplementing with skincare formulas which contain natural skin boosting ingredients such as COLLAGEN, SILICA and VITAMIN C will also help to improve the elasticity, condition and overall appearance of your skin.

If you would like advice on protecting your skin naturally this summer, or any aspects of your skincare routine, call in to our Manor West store where we are always available to offer advice.

Until next time, stay healthy