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(hives), feeling or being sick, swelling (angioedema), or stomach pain.


• For more information and support, visit www.allergyuk.org or www.nhs.uk/ Conditions/Allergies


Flicker of hope


There’s nothing like the gentle fl icker of a candle fl ame, its warmth and sweet smelling fragrance slowly fi lling your home evoking feelings of peace and wellness. But what if this luxury was to cause irreversible damage to the health of your family, would you still bask in its glow?


Known simply as a candle allergy it’s not uncommon to hear of violent sneezing, headaches and even trouble breathing around traditional paraffi n candles, the predominant wax used in the candle industry. So what’s the alternative? The answer is


simply soy.


Soy candles naturally burn cleaner and slower, that is to say, they have a lower


melting point, compared to that of paraffi n. In doing so, soy candles produce a clean non-toxic burn that has been proven to produce negligible amounts of soot and release no known carcinogens into the air. Those with soy allergies are also safe with soy candles as allergic reactions to soy are credited to the digestion of soy protein and not the by-products of the combustion process. When soy wax is burnt, the protein chains are broken and are no longer the same molecules that cause the allergy. Therefore contrary to popular belief, allergy sufferers are not prohibited from enjoying wonderfully scented soy candles!


TOP TIPS:


• Choose candles made with essential oils. Those people who react poorly to artifi cial fragrances do not have problems with candles that use essential oils. • When possible, choose single note fragrances over those that contain multiple scents. A single fragrance, because it is less complex, may be less


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likely to cause an allergic reaction. • Always burn candles in a well-ventilated area. • Only burn richly scented candles for a short time or consider using a candle warmer to subtly disperse the scent. • It may sound simple but simply switching from paraffin to soy candles can make all the difference to the quality of the air in your home.


• For more information on soy candles, visit www.tinycandleco.uk and see page 22.


Tap into spring trends • Nars Soft Matte


Concealer, £23 (www. narscosmetics.co.uk)


SKIN From matte to moisturised, there’s no single rule when it comes to skin this season, but a subtle shine is the fi nish most make-up artists on the spring/summer catwalks opted for. This season it’s all about enhancing your natural complexion – forgo foundation in favour of a few dabs of concealer for the most authentic take on the trend.


• MAC Strobe Cream in Silverlite, £25, in Fenwick, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells (www. maccosmetics.co.uk)


NAILS In keeping with the season’s pared- back approach, nude nails are a must, but not just pale shades. Clear, high-shine polish over perfectly preened nails is the defi ning look of the season.


• Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat, £9.99, from Superdrug, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge (www.superdrug.com)


LIPS If you’re loving matte velvet lipstick for this season, you’ll know that a good lip liner is a must if you want clearly


defi ned, long-lasting colour, but collecting one for every shade is a bit of a pain (and not cheap). Enter Max Factor Color Elixir Universal Lip Liner, £4.99, from Boots, a colourless pencil created with waxes that don’t melt at skin temperature, so your lippie won’t stray.


• Max Factor Color Elixir Universal Lip Liner, £4.99, from Boots, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge (www.boots.com)


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