Skin Health Magazine Issue #5 / Autumn-Winter 2017 | Page 22

My Skin Journey MALVINA FRASER K nown as the ‘miracle worker’ amongst her many celebrity clients, Malvina Fraser is one of the most in-demand beauty and skin care specialists in the country. After over 30 years in the business, Malvina realised a childhood dream by creating her very own line of anti-aging skin care products a few years ago, making it even easier for people to recreate the results of one of her treatments at home. In the second part of our My Skin Journey series, she reveals her top tips on how to feel happy in your skin and why growing up surrounded by nature is the secret to a healthy complexion. I’m really lucky as I’ve always had a good relationship with my skin. Even as a young girl, skin care and beauty fascinated me. I grew up in Scotland, surrounded by the natural health and beauty of the Highlands, and I felt lucky to live in this environment where I could use fresh milk and honey on my skin. Growing up in this environment meant I didn’t have any major skin concerns, but it also taught me that it’s not just what you put on the outside that makes a difference; it’s what you put inside your body too. Fresh food and fresh air was key for me growing up. Being surrounded by so much nature in- spired me to go into the beauty industry and create products to help others feel good about their skin. While none of us like to get older, I’m happy with my skin as it is and I’ve embraced the ageing process, as I like to feel confident when I am consulting my own clients. I’ve always been so interested in the texture of skin and how it can change with age, so I use my own Malvina Skincare products as well as radio frequency therapies and lasers to stimulate the younger cells with my older clients, to help them feel good about their skin too. My tips for achieving good skin? Honey on the skin is great as it’s antibacterial, and natural yogurt and lemon is an old Scottish trick to get glowing skin! Getting plenty of sleep is also important. Personally, I use my anti-aging Malvina Skincare products and always exfoliate the skin, as nothing really works unless you do that first! When it comes to trying new products and treatments, always have a consultation first and remember to give things time. Results won’t happen overnight. A good diet, quality products and treatments all need at least six months to start to work, so be patient. In the meantime, be happy and smile a lot – I find that helps! You can shop the Malvina Skincare range online at www.effortlessskin.com ISSUE #05 | 2017 | SkinHealthMagazine.com 22