So much emphasis is placed on Valentine’s Day and the month of love; extravagant dinners and over the top gifts, for what? One day? One month? Clere skincare, a long-time advocate of showing love, not only to yourself, but to those around you, hence their ‘spread the love’ motto, believes that love should be celebrated all year round. Su-Marie Annandale, Clere skincare brand manager shares some tips to make this possible:
Pen down a heart-felt love letter – One cannot emphasise enough the importance of letting your partner know how you feel about them. Put into words why your partner means so much to you. Get specific and personal for a letter that will become a keepsake. This will put emphasis on the reasons why you love, admire, or value them. It confirms the importance of your relationship. Most importantly, it’s a sign that you cherish what you have, and you are not afraid to say it.
Take a scenic drive – You don’t have to break your budget for a meaningful date. Put together a road trip-worthy playlist, climb in the car and drive. There’s something about driving that gets conversation flowing. One thing we can agree on is that South Africa boasts some of the most beautiful sceneries, so choose your favourite spot and hit the road.
Prepare your special one breakfast in bed – It’s the little things that count, especially for the hard-working couples that don’t get to spend a lot of time together during the week. Wake up an hour earlier and set up the atmosphere for a beautiful day. Start the day off right by serving up a romantic breakfast, then enjoying it together while lounging in bed still in your pyjamas.
Love your skin – Road trips, special dinners and extravagant gifts are signature expressions of love. However, equally important, if not more, is giving your skin some extra TLC. As the saying goes, you will feel better when you look better. Taking care of your skin is important for more than looks. As the largest organ you have, your skin is essential to your general health, beyond just your appearance. Your skin protects you from outside elements and serves as a barrier for things like bacteria to enter your body. When you don’t take care of this vital organ, your immune system can be compromised. As experts advise, prevention is better than cure when it comes to your skin.
The following are some of the benefits of quality skincare according to Clere skincare brand manager Su-Marie Annandale.
- Taking care of your skin helps fight the effects of ageing such as wrinkles and sunspots
- Like the benefits that healthy food provides for your body, quality skincare ingredients can improve your skin
- A committed skincare routine also offers protection from environmental damage such as pollution
Clere’s tissue oil and pure glycerine enriched formulation helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks* and moisturises dry and dehydrated skin. The tissue oil and pure glycerine formulation is available in Berries & Cream and Vanilla Honey Cream lotions as well as Berries & Cream and Vanilla Honey Cream crèmes.
The Clere range of crèmes and lotions is available at all leading retailers at a cost of approximately R34.99 (500ml) and R21.99 (400ml), respectively.
