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Long live cool water!

The most natural solution for firm skin! Banish baths with water at over 37°C, take a shower instead. You'll use less energy and gain extra skin tone and time – you can only win. Start with warm water to comfort and relax and continue with cool water to invigorate and firm.

The anti-cellulite version: the Clarins "sitting shower" with cool water. Heat the bathroom as much as possible.

Apply Tonic Body Oil and then sit down with your legs stretched out in front of you in an empty bathtub. Put the plug in. Spray cool water up and down your legs from ankle to buttocks. Your "sitting shower" is finished when the water you've used covers your thighs completely. Water should not be any hotter than 22°C. However, if you are used to taking very hot showers, lower water temperature each time you shower to get used to cooler water.

Relax!

Does stress make you feel bloated? Just relax! Smile and people around you will smile back. Dark clouds ahead? Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders. Do they feel tense? Stress makes you lift them naturally so lower them and straighten your head – stretch your neck. Overwhelmed? Make a list of your things to do in order of priority. Start with the ones you can do quickly and then concentrate on doing one thing after another.

Walk

Exercise is excellent for your health. It's easy. Always walk up the stairs placing your feet flat on each step and stretching you legs fully as you go. Walk half an hour a day or twice a quarter of an hour…on your way to work, in the park, museum. Anywhere is fine so long as you walk briskly and take each step heel first. Don't forget that if you can take your bike from time to time too, you'll stay in great shape even longer!

A good night's sleep

Sleep? The N° 1 beauty product! Try to go to bed at the same time every night, avoid stimulants after 12 o'clock, air your bedroom and lower the central heating.

Enhanced features

During a weight-control programme, your facial features can sometimes become hollow. Lose your curves, not your youthful appearance by looking after your skin with Shaping Facial Lift, Extra-Firming Tightening Lift Botanical Serum.

A toned bust

Streamlining is great but streamlining without losing skin firmness is essential. The most important for the bust area is the triangle of skin from the base of the breasts up to the chin. Bust shape and hold depends on the quality of skin in this "natural bra" area. Keep in shape with Bust Beauty Firming Lotion.

Good posture

Stand up straight and walk with your head up. Always sit right back in your chair and avoid crossing your legs. Your silhouette changes as your body relaxes.