Inside BEAUTY

That beauty comes from the inside is no secret, but actually attaining that inner glow, and in some cases, smell, is somewhat more elusive. Until now that is. These days, the buzzword in skincare is natural but even natural can be enhanced. These products below will banish your winter blah and make your seasonal sexy! Ancient Ingredients with Anokha Skin Care Women in India have used ingredients derived from plants and botanicals in their skin care since ancient times. Elements such as rosewater, neem, tulsi and sandalwood are staples in their beauty regime particularly when it comes to special occasions as a wedding. Developed by Dr. Nina Naidu, a plastic surgeon practicing in New York City, the Anokha Skin Care blends the traditions of South Asian beauty with the science of modernity. Now, you can get all the benefits of proven ancient beauty secrets in accessible formulas that are both convenient and easy. The Rice and Bamboo Facial Scrub, $28, has a base of green tea. The three main ingredients soothe the skin while deep cleaning pores and making them less noticeable. Follow the scrub with the Amla Skin Brightening Lotion, a unique combination of the extract of amla fruit with vitamins B5 and E, sandalwood, saffron, licorice, fig, willow bark and mulberry that gently brightens the skin while evening out skintone. Use the lotion twice a day and expect results in about 4-6 weeks, $28. Winter weather means drier skin. Anokha’s Jasmine Serum is a light moisturizer that is infused with jasmine, sandalwood and almond. Not only does it smell delicious, it’s delicate formula won’t clog pores making it ideal for repeat applications through out the day, $25. Anokhaskincare.com

Body Mint Body Beautiful Ever eat a plate of garlicy linguini with clam sauce and then smell it on yourself two days later? Or have you sweated under your winter boots and ended smelly a bit, well musty? We thought so, but now, you can stop worring about how you will smell in your special moments. Body Mint tablets taken twice daily, works from the inside out to freshen both body and breath. The formula utilizes a specialized derivative of chlorophyll that freshens your entire body’s odors from your mouth, underarms to your feet. It’s a must-have when you want to feel more confident in your most intimate of situations. $19.99. BodyMint.com (more beauty products cont.>>)

Per-fékt Skin Perfection Gel You have a hot date in a few hours and you’ve been neglecting your skin for weeks? An all-in-one wonder tool, Per-fékt Skin Perfection Gel is the secret potion for smooth and flawless skin… FAST. Per-fékt Skin Perfection Gel is a combined antioxidant-enriched primer, sheer foundation and color corrector that leaves skin matte and smooth. It’s the immediate help you need to hide enlarged pored, redness, fine lines and shine. It also helps extend the wear of your makeup making even the lightest of pinks last throughout the day. If it sounds too goo to be true, believe us, this product is worth its weight in gold. Celebrity fans include Reese Witherspoon, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Heather Locklear and many others. Also try the Per-fékt Body Perfection Gel for those backless moments. Available in 5 sheer shades for $57.50 (1 oz) and $19.50 for a new 0.25 oz size perfect for honeymoon-travel. Perfektbeauty.com.

After Treatments by Ormedics You’re undergoing a crash course in facial treatments to undo your parched skin? After skin treatments such as a microderm or photo facial, it’s always a good idea to upkeep the results with a skincare line specifically formulated as both organic and medicinal. The new Ormedic line by Image skincare brings together highly potent anti-oxidants with organic ingredients that work best with post-treatment skin. For example, Ormedics Balancing Anti-oxidant Serum has a base of Japanese green tea infused with German chamomile and beet root extract in a moisturizing hyaluronic acid, $41.50. Over time, it perfectly balances skin from within to restore it to optimum moisture levels. The Balancing Soothing Gel Masque is an ultra-gentle cooling masque that is best recommended for sensitive post-treatment skin, $33, while the Balancing Lip Enhancement Complex, our personal favorite, is a delicious and deeply hydrating, anti-aging polypeptide complex that diminishes fine lines and enhances lip contours with repeat use. It tastes like a crème-sicle and gives a light glossy feel, $16.50. Imageskincare.com