Izzy's 12 Step Prune to Peach Programme

If ever proof was needed that taking care of your skin pays off, it's in the visible difference between my face and the rest of my body! At 50, I can say without hesitation, that my face is my youngest bit. Why? Probably because of the skincare routine (Liz Earle cleansing, decent moisturiser, and Bare Escentuals) all of which I have previously blogged about. So my halloween promise, after a home spa day today, is that I will TRY to be a bit more conscientious about the rest of the body.

What? You want to know what I did for the home spa day? Are you sure you can handle the details of this? The full, unexpurgated details?  Well, okay then - you asked for it!


Starting Point: PRUNE (with flaky bits)

Step 1: The routine began with a hand scrub - dark brown sugar and olive oil. See? Not everything has to be a designer brand in my house!

Step 2 was into the shower with the Philosophy Buffing Shower Wash that is my current favour. Vigorous scrub paying particular attention to the legs and feet.

Step 3. Dry off and application of Liz Earle Deep Cleansing Mask.

Step 4: Treat boobs to massage with propolis gel mixed with arnica gel - antibiotic to ward off folliculitis and the arnica to help with menopausal boob pain.

Step 5. Lie down and listen to the radio for half an hour. Remember to breathe.

Step 6. Sponge off face mask.

Step 7:  Toner. Yes, I know I said previously I don't believe in it. The exception is after a mud mask - to be absolutely sure the skin is clean before applying moisturiser. Today, the chosen toner was Clarins which dictated the next step.

Step 8: Moisturise. I cheated a bit and used the Clarins Beauty Flash Balm here instead of regular moisturiser. Why? I try to avoid mixing too many brands all on the same day.

Step 9: Body moisturise using L'Occitaine Shea Butter Body Lotion

Step 10. Possibly controversial. Application of collagen gel to bum. Well, it's been slipping a bit too you know.

Step 11. Foot moisturise with Philosophy Sole Owner. Simple and effective.

Step 12. Final spritz all round with Philosophy Inner Grace.

Total time: One hour.

End result: PEACH

Note to self. A change not just of plumpness, but of actual fruit. Confused readers should proceed with caution to horticultural bloggers for clarification.