• Anti-Cellulite Gel 250ml

A water based gel containing  a combination of  fennel,  grapefruit, rosemary and juniper berry essential oils

• Botanical Salt Scrub 125ml

A natural salt based scrub containing lemon, lemon verbena and cinnamon bark essential oils

• Ultimate Moisture Repair
• Derma Gel
• Lift & Boost

• Re Generating Anti Ageing Cream
• Derma Gel
• Pro Collagen Repair Cream

Elixir has launched a limited edition 10ml travel size Harmonizing Oil – for the festive season only. This delicate blend of sweet almond, jojoba, lavender and geranium oils soothe and balance all skins types.

• Mint Pedi Combo

Hand & Foot Msg Gel x 125ml

Granular Foot Scrub x 125ml

• Creamy Pedi Combo

Hand & Foot Scrub x 125ml

Heel Balm x 50ml

• Rich Bath Milk Combo

Exfoliating  Body Salt Scrub x 125ml

Rich Body & Bath Milk x 100ml

• Botanical Bliss

Botanical Salt Scrub x 125ml

Botanical Body Lotion x 125ml

• Hand Combo

Tea Rose Hand Soap x 100m

Hand Massage Cream x 100ml

• Sun Combo

SPF15 Sun block x 50ml

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Elixir’s Anti Cellulite Gel 250ml
Botanical Salt scrub 125ml

Combo R170

Most women have some degree of cellulite which often increases with age.  Apart from a healthy lifestyle, good water intake and fresh fruit and vegetables, the most effective way to manage cellulite is through massage.  In order to combat cellulite topically you can not ‘eat away’ the cellulite however through the appropriate essential oils and regular massage you can work lifting and smoothing the surface skin to reduce skin puckering and assisting in detox and drainage which leads to healthier cells.

Elixir’s Anti Cellulite gel is a combination of essential oils that aid in the elimination of toxins, stimulate blood flow which smoothes out and conditions the skin.

See below for how each of these oils will aid in the reduction of your cellulite:

For the best results Elixir’s new Anti Cellulite Gel we have combined 250ml of this gel together with 125ml of Botanical Salt Scrub.  The scrub contains lemon excellent oil in combating cellulite), lemon verbena and cinnamon bark.

Common causes of dry skin are:

Genetics – inherited skin type that doesnt receive enough lubrication from sebaceous glands.
Environmental factors – such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, air conditioning, heating, chemicals or cosmetics, and excessive bathing with harsh soaps.
Poor diet – Nutritional deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamin A and the B vitamins
Skin conditions – such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis or seborrhea

The fundamental need of a dry skin is oil. Oils are vital for the wellbeing of the skin; they keep the surface pliable and young-looking, and act as a natural coating to prevent excessive moisture loss.

How to treat a dry skin:

Drink lots of water. This applies to a dry as well as a dehydrated skin. The skin is the last organ in the body to receive the benefits of the water we drink.
Concentrate on boosting the skin’s levels of nourishment. Begin by treating internally with a diet rich in essential fatty acids, found in oily fish like salmon.
Avoid using harsh products on your skin that may strip away your natural oils – your focus must be on using products that contain oil so that they can seal moisture into the upper layers of your skin.

Dehydration can affect all skin types, whether normal, oily or dry. To test for dehydration, run the side of your finger up your cheek. If you see fine horizontal lines you know you’re dehydrated. Your skin will also tend to have a dull/lacklustre appearance.

Common causes of dehydrated skins are:

Intrinsic Ageing – this is also known as ‘healthy ageing’, which is the normal process of physical change over time and is more about genetics than just lifestyle.
Over Cleansing - the loss of existing sebum (oil) is commonly caused by excessive bathing/showering (especially in hot water) together with the use of harsh foaming cleansers or worse – soaps!
Environmental conditions – cold winds and low temperatures dry out your skin. Without the necessary oils the skin becomes dry and is more prone to premature ageing due to the lack of protective oils.
Lifestyle – you are what you eat – need we say more? Alcohol, sugar and lack of water all help to further dehydrate the skin. This is probably the largest contributing factor to a dehydrated skin.

How to treat a dehydrated skin

Drink lots of water to rehydrate from the inside out. This applies to a dry skin as well.
Avoid further moisture loss through excessive temperature changes (hot or cold) or exposure to harsh soaps/chemicals that upset your skin’s pH levels.
Exfoliate – to remove the layer of dead skin cells that accumulate on the skin, preventing any other creams or moisturisers from absorbing any deeper.

Dehydration can affect all skin types, whether normal, oily or dry. To test for dehydration, run the side of your finger up your cheek. If you see fine horizontal lines you know you’re dehydrated. Your skin will also tend to have a dull/lacklustre appearance.

The best thing you can do for a dry or dehydrated skin is be disciplined! Treat your body to routines that will support it from the inside as well as the outside. Be disciplined with your daily skincare routine. Get into a good habit of cleansing, toning and moisturizing your skin twice a day everyday.
Different circumstances/lifestyle routines will result in you needing to adjust your skincare routine accordingly. Be your own skin detective. Elixir’s philosophy is one of layering. Your skin will let you know when you have given it enough!

Many people – as part of the ageing process – find themselves looking for that ‘something extra’ for their dry skins as they head on down (excuse the pun) into the maturing process! You need look no further than Elixir for that ‘something extra’…

Buy ELIXIR’S AGE-DEFYING B20 CREAM and get a free 30ml Purifying Eye & Lip Balm

AGE-DEFYING B20: For those of you who have not already experienced the benefits of this cream, now is the time to give it a try. The combination of active ingredients Argireline* and Matrixyl* (at the recommended 10% concentration) act as dermal relaxants, making B20 a healthy alternative to intrusive injectable procedures. It also contains Neroli and Ginger essential oils specifically chosen for their anti-ageing properties of promoting cell regeneration and skin elasticity, and vitamins and minerals to nourish and condition the skin. This cream really works – whilst you won’t look like you have had Botox, you will find people telling you that you are glowing, ‘looking well’ or ‘less tired’ etc…

*For more information about Argireline and Matrixyl and their benefits, Google them.

Directions for use: For maximum effect, apply B20 twice daily before moisturising for the first three weeks and once daily (either morning or evening) thereafter unless skin is ultradry, in which case you can continue to use it twice a day. It is a great cream to target fine lines around the eye and the often-neglected lip area.

Special: R395 with a free Eye & Lip Balm valued at R90

PURIFYING EYE & LIP BALM: This water-based Aloe Ferox Gel also contains Vitamin E (boosts skins immunity and encourages cell regeneration) and Cape Chamomile Essential Oil (relieves skin congestion, reduces puffiness and dark rings and promotes tissue regeneration).

Cape Chamomile is an all-round skin cleanser. Elixir’s firming eye and lip balm is not to be applied to the lips but is rather designed to hydrate the skin around the mouth area (plumping out wrinkles). Also apply to the cheek bone area around each eye. It can be applied day and night or evenings only. It may be slightly ‘sticky’ to the touch initially but absorbs and plumps quickly as it is water-based.

Aloe has so many wonderful benefits to the skin, especially Aloe Ferox which only grows in South Africa. It is grown naturally and still relies on age old methods to collect the sap from the Aloe Ferox plant. No pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are used in the growing of it.

Aloe Ferox easily penetrates through the surface of the skin, hydrating it whilst forming a cover preventing the escape of moisture. It also increases oxygen supply, as a result of increased blood flow, and stimulates fibroblast activity and collagen proliferation essential for skin tissue regeneration.

It also reduces photo-aging by restoring the activity of epidermal cells reduced by UV exposure, is also known to improve skin elasticlity, reduce liver spots, reduce wrinkles, and has anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal amongst its properties. In the treatment of burn wounds it relieves pain and increases blood supply. These are just some of its benefits. Aloe Ferox can be used on All skin types.

Scientific tests comparing Aloe Ferox and Aloe Vera performed at the Kirstenbosch Botanical research laboratories in Cape Town, South Africa revealed the following:

• The amino acid content of Aloe Ferox is almost double that of Aloe Vera.
• Aloe Ferox contains a higher concentration of minerals than Aloe Vera.

Products containing Aloe ferox in Elixir’s Skincare Range:

• Hydrating/Balancing Day Moisturizers
• Hydrating/Balancing Night Moisturizers
• Polishing and Refining Scrubs
• Derma Gel Treatment (high Aloe content)
• After Sun Gel
• Sun Defence Hand Cream
• Hand Massage Cream
• Firming Eye & Lip Balm

ULTIMATE MOISTURE REPAIR
ULTRAHYDRATING SKIN-RENEWAL SOLUTION

Retail: R145

It is finally here – an anti ageing cream for ultra dry skins! Ultimate Moisture Repair contains calendula and neroli essential oils as well as an additional active called CH Activator.

Calendula: Commonly known as ‘honey for the skin, this essential oil is especially useful in treating sensitive skin. Calendula is packed full of carotenoid pigments and lutein, the antioxidant effects of which fight free-radical damage. Other benefits are: it stimulates collagen synthesis and cell regeneration for younger-looking skin as well as helps to create new blood vessels in the skin.

Neroli: It stimulates cell growth and cellular activity which rejuvenates and regenerates the skin improving the elasticity of the skin.

Omega-CH-Activator: This activator contains a mixture of amino acids, free radical scavengers and peptides, entirely of plant or synthetic origin. The radical scavengers and quenchers in Omega-CH-Activator exhibit special protection against radicals in the aqueous part of the tissue and the cells. Radicals are known as one of the major causes for ageing.

ln addition to its action as moisturizer, it activates the metabolism of cells, e.g. the respiratory oxygen consumption in the cell’s mitochondria and consequently increases the production a large number of vital cell functions, such as cell division, synthesis of proteins, and cell locomotion. (find out more)