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Duchess Kate’s secret to glowing skin

<p>The Duchess of Cambridge always looks stunning whether she is going to a prestigious event or having some quiet time with her family.</p> <p>Kate manages to maintain flawless skin and although she has access to top-end skincare products, her makeup artist claims that a face washer<a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/bathroom/products/linen-house-33cm-x-33cm-face-washer-albany?utm_source=Over60&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-face-washer-albany&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_content=face-washer-albany" target="_blank"></a> is what achieves her dewy skin.</p> <p>Arabella Preston, who taught the Duchess how to do her makeup for her wedding day, has shared that a face washer is an essential item in her skincare regime.</p> <p>Arabella told Kathleen Hou at The Cut, “It's all about the flannel and it's quite necessary.”</p> <p>“More gentle than any motorised cleanser brush, the right flannel will allow you to cleanly wipe makeup and dirt from your skin and gently exfoliate.”</p> <p>Arabella gave Kate makeup lessons before her wedding in 2011 and her other high-profile clients include Daisy Lowe and Lily James.</p> <p>The Duchess of Cambridge did her own makeup for her big day despite having two billion eyes on her as she wed Prince William.</p> <p>As well as using a face washer, Kate is said to be a fan of applying rosehip oil to her skin.</p> <p><em>US Weekly</em> reported that Kate applied rosehip oil onto her skin while she was carrying Princess Charlotte.</p> <p>“Kate is very cautious of products and treatments,” a source told the magazine. “Baby's health comes first.”</p> <p>“Kate continues to use rosehip oil in her daily skincare regiment. She loves the effect is has on her skin. [Her mother] Carole [Middleton] is also a fan.”</p>

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4 benefits of flannel bedding

<p>If you are having trouble falling asleep at night or find yourself waking up in the middle of the night shivering, then it is time to bring out your flannel bedding. From saving money to balancing your body temperature, here are the benefits of investing in flannel bedding this winter.</p> <p><strong>1. Save money</strong></p> <p>Replacing your cotton sheets with flannel ones in the winter is a worthwhile investment. Flannel bedding can save you money on your electricity bill as you are kept warm and toasty throughout the night. Cover your quilt with a flannel quilt cover and then pair it with flannel bed sheets for maximum warmth while you sleep. You will start to notice the savings on your electricity bill during those frosty nights when you only need to put the heater on for a short amount of time. </p> <p><strong>2. Durable</strong></p> <p>Flannel originated in the 1600s and was used to protect farmers from harsh weather elements. Flannel bedding is designed to withstand the cold and you’ll soon notice the difference when you begin to use the durable material. Modern flannel bedding provides more warmth than normal sheets but are also lightweight to ensure you can still be comfortable whilst you stay cosy. Although they are lightweight, the extra insulation in the sheets allows them to last longer than the traditional sheets that are commonly used.</p> <p><strong>3. Balance temperatures</strong></p> <p>Flannel bedding maintains the right balance between cold and hot temperatures. Cotton flannel bedding is soft and can retains just the right temperature, unlike wool which can trap an uncomfortable amount of heat. Flannel bedding retains the right temperature for you to stay warm without trapping an excessive amount of heat so that you wake up sweaty in the morning.</p> <p><strong>4. Versatile</strong></p> <p>As cotton is a versatile fabric so many different patterns and designs can be weaved together. Bedding that is made of cotton flannel come in array of beautiful colours and patterns to choose from. If you want flannel bedding that will blend seamlessly into your bedroom décor then choose solid-colour bedding. If you want a more traditional look then a popular flannel choice is the plaid flannel sheets<a href="https://shop.oversixty.com.au/collections/sheets/products/linen-house-neville-flannelette-sheet-set%20?utm_source=Over60&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-sheets-Neville-Flannelette-Sheet-Set&amp;utm_campaign=Over60Shop&amp;utm_content=^" target="_blank"></a>.</p> <p>Do you use flannel bedding? Let us know in the comments below.</p>

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