Issue Nine: Sep/Oct '22

ADVERTORIAL BEAT THE FLUSH Has menopause left you hot and bothered? WooWoo founder Lucy Anderson reveals her best tips These increase redness, dehydrate you, decrease collag en production and even affect your sleep. Instead, wind d own before bed with a warm bath with soothing, skin-loving oils. Dress in loose-fitting layers to allow more flexibility. This also applies at night – what you choose to wear to sleep in and your bedding. Buy rechargeable handheld fans for your handbag and bedside. Prioritise some time to unwind and do something nice for you. If this is yoga, meditation or exercise then even better! Also...sex – try using a lube to keep things moving. Hot showers can dry out skin, a common menopause symptom. Use a pH-balanced wash that’s designed to be k ind to intimate areas while being suitable for all-over use. Dry, itchy and ‘crepey’ skin can be easily managed with a good skincare routine. Moisturise and get your inner goddess back with a firming, glow-boosting moisturiser. CUT DOWN ON CAFFEINE AND ALCOH OL KEEP COOL PRACTISE SELF-CARE AVOID HOT SHOWERS MOISTURISE WOOWOO Blissful Bath Soak 300ml / £8 WOOWOO Intimate Moisturiser 75ml / £9 WOOWOO Gentle Foaming Body Wash 150ml / £5.65 WOOWOO Goddess Body Glow Cream 150ml / £12