But you can still have body confidence to rival model Elle Macpherson by incorporating beauty slimming secrets into your pampering routine.
SO LONG CELLULITE
Make a pact to extinguish the dreaded dimply stuff now.
“While no cream will magic your cellulite away, regular massage and body brushing will help to break up fatty deposits, making your thighs look smoother,” says Charmaine Yabsley, author of How To Look Good Naked.
“Use a natural bristled brush and always brush towards the heart, as this helps to increase your circulation.
The better your circulation the less likely you will suffer from the dreaded orange peel.”
Look for ingredients in your firming products that help the blood flow, such as grapeseed extract, pomegranate extract, aloe vera, seaweed, caffeine and green tea.
WRAP UP
Mummifying your wobbly bits in a body wrap the night before a party can really help you squeeze into that body-con dress.
“Body wraps work by drawing out toxins and excess water from the body, so they are a great last-minute fix if you need to fit into that little black dress,” says Charmaine.
You can have a DIY version at home with The Sanctuary’s Trim and Tone Body Wrap, £24.99, or Universal Contour Wrap Classic Home Care Kit, £49.95 (www.universalcontourwrap.com).
60-SECOND SECRETS
If you need speedy solutions to look and feel gorgeous before your night on the tiles, then pull out the trusty fake tan bottle for an instant slimming effect.
You can also use super-quick body highlighting techniques alongside your make-up routine.
“Use highlighter along your collarbone to catch the light and down your shin to make your legs appear slimmer,” Charmaine recommends. “Add high heels – you will look instantly thinner because you will be forced to stand up much straighter.”
PARTY BODY COUNTDOWN
The night before your big bash body brush your skin from head to toe before soaking in a bath of detoxifying Epsom salts for at least 15-20 minutes. Exfoliate for smooth taut skin.
The next morning, before a shower, dry body brush your body from toe to shoulder, always aiming towards the heart.
On the party night, use a firming body lotion to tone those thighs ready for the dance floor.
Apply body shimmer to show off the best part of your body you want to focus on: collarbone, back, arms, or shin bone for legs. But remember, less is more.
l How To Look Good Naked: Looking Hot With What You’ve Got by Charmaine Yabsley, £12.99.
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