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Sunshine in a spray
A recent survey showed 50 per cent of the adult population has insufficient levels of Vitamin D, which we need to maintain healthy bones, muscles and nervous system. Just 10 per cent of Vitamin D is supplied through a healthy diet – our exposure to the sun should provide the rest. Lack of this ‘sunshine’ vitamin is linked to a variety of chronic diseases, including diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease.?The new, natural BetterYou DLUX 1000 Vitamin D oral spray quickly delivers Vitamin D into the blood stream for optimum health and the easy spray means no additional vitamin pills to take. Plus, it’s suitable for vegetarians and during pregnancy. It’s time to catch some sun!

Available at selected Holland and Barrett and health stores. online
www.betteryou.uk.com

Dare to bare?
The weather’s getting warmer and your skin may need rescuing before you dare to bare. Rescue Oil is a must-have if you have stretch marks or scarring that makes you feel uncomfortable. Used prior to giving birth, it can also help prevent stretch marks. It is ideal for blemishes, ageing or dry skin, open pores, and for use as an after sun lotion. The blend of natural oils include Vitamin E, Evening Primrose oil, Almond oil and Peach Kernal oil. It soothes and improves the appearance of the skin. It also doubles up as a fantastic therapeutic bath oil. Start massaging this into the skin daily and get your body set for summer. 40ml, 75ml and 150ml. Skin is left soft without feeling greasy.?Stock up as it carries a super-small price tag: 99p–£2.49.
Available from Savers, Morrisons & selected high street stores.
www.mindandbodysolutions.co.uk

Energy boost
Vitalise is a new health supplement that helps you get your five a day. The sachets, which are great for when you’re on the go, are made up of 22 nutritionally concentrated foods. These help us maintain energy levels and deal with the stresses of modern life. Vitalise contains three fruits, four vegetables, six herbs and spices, three seaweeds, two freshwater plants, two grass juices and flower plants. Each serving contains the equivalent antioxidant levels of three servings of fruit and veg. Sebastian Pole, co-founder and herbal director of Pukka Herbs, says: “Vitalise is the perfect supplement if you want to up your intake of organic bio nutrients and bring a bit of vitality into your life.”
Available from health stores and online at www.pukkaherbs.com £1.30 per sachet.

Must-have jewellery
Lux & Love is the new jewellery label from Brighton designer Carola Del Mese. The online shop has just launched meaning there’s plenty to browse in your lunch break. The Victorian inspired charm jewellery included limited edition and one-off pieces made from antique and vintage jewellery. Add to your wishlist now!
www.luxandlove.co.uk

Show your hair you care!
Eucaderm may not be a familiar brand to you (yet!) as you won’t find it on the shelf next to Pantene and L’Oreal. They have, however, been around for 25 years and are world leaders in hair and scalp care. Seek out Eucaderm if you have hair and scalp problems including alopecia (hairloss), dandruff, psoriasis or greasy hair. The products are for anyone who is after shinier, healthier hair.

The correct combination of shampoo and conditioner is matched to each individual, and to keep things simple, they are called ‘1’, ‘2’, and ‘3’. Now, you may be a 1 and 1, or a 1 and a 2 – hence the need for a consultation. But with its no-nonsense packaging, simple white labels and almost clinical look (one shampoo is a very medicinal orange shade), this is simplicity in its best form – for your lifestyle and your hair.

You will need to shampoo twice to work up a lather, but be warned it doesn’t foam as much as most shampoos. Once you’re used to it though, you may not look back.

We put Eucaderm to the test: “The shampoo has a lovely light fragrance and it left my hair feeling fuller, healthier and shinier than before. The conditioner was rich and creamy. Formulated from natural ingredients it was kind to my sensitive hands when applying, and my hair felt lovely and soft with no residue afterwards.

Shampoo No 3, a dermatologically tested low lather shampoo, is effective in treating most hair and scalp problems with its natural antiseptics. Unlike the other two shampoos, it comes in a pump as it is very runny. The fragrance is unusual too.?As Sarah Landon, director of Ecuaderm Hair Clinic in Hove points out, it’s like Marmite: you’ll either love it or hate it! Alongside the products, Sarah Landon of Eucaderm offers a treatment programme using all natural products based on essential oils as formulated by Eucaderm founder, trichologist Mr David Satchell. Read the client testimonials online; the images on the site speak for themselves.
www.eucadermhove.co.uk