Glynis MasterliftPlus

Glynis does MasterliftPlus (video)

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I’m so excited to share my Masterlift with you today, step by step, so you can see exactly what happens. This incredible facial treatment by skin guru Marie Reynolds is my all time favourite. Marie uses her exquisite products throughout the treatment and lots of exciting gadgets. She has upgraded the treatment since I last did one and now turns …

Zoe Clews and Glynis Barber

Hypnotherapy and trauma recovery (video)

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My last talk with hypnotherapist Zoe Clews about all the many issues hypnotherapy can help with and how it all works, garnered a lot of interest. So today I sit down for another video chat with her that is absolutely fascinating. Post traumatic growth is the upside of trauma I hadn’t heard of this before and found the whole concept …

Glynis with Make Up Brushes

The secret to flawless makeup (video)

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One of the best makeup tips I’ve ever been given during all my years of acting, was to always make sure I blended away any harsh lines, leaving my makeup looking effortlessly flattering. I know many people lack confidence when applying makeup but blending is easy and anyone can do it. Even if you haven’t applied your makeup particularly well, …

Glynis Close Up Skin Under Microscope

Glynis puts her skin under the microscope (video)

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I’ve written before about going on the Visia machine for an in-depth look at my skin. It’s always a bit terrifying as it shows every single line, bit of redness, enlarged pore etc. This time I filmed my visit to the Harley Street Skin Clinic so you could see what the machine looks like and hear the verdict. If you’d …

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How hypnotherapy can help many issues (video)

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I’ve always been curious about all the many therapies available and have tried a quite a few of them. However, I’ve never tried hypnotherapy but know people who swear by it. So what are the issues that hypnotherapy can treat? When I began to research it, I was astonished at how many things that it claims to help. I think …

Glynis with Daily UV Face Mousse

Should you wear an SPF in winter? (video)

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It seems crazy to wear an SPF when it’s winter, cold, cloudy and raining, doesn’t it? But there are a couple of factors that make a good argument to do so. Firstly it’s important to understand that sun exposure and UV exposure are the leading cause of premature skin ageing. And secondly UVA rays are present all year round even …

Flat White Preparation Pouring Milk

Which non-dairy milk is the healthiest?

Glynis BarberDiet & Nutrition, Health 3 Comments

As coffee shops have sprung up all over the place with coffee becoming increasingly popular, we are now consuming more milk on a daily basis than ever before. The choice of milks on offer has increased as well, from regular dairy to all the many non-dairy alternatives. But are these any better for us and which ones are the healthiest? …

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The glucose/depression connection (video)

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There is now increasing evidence of a connection between mood and blood glucose levels. Every time we eat our blood glucose levels are raised. However, depending on what we eat and what order we eat it in, our levels can be very erratic and get raised too high. And this can worsen depressive symptoms and affect mood. It can also …

Aamer Khan with Glynis

Non-surgical treatments for the eye area (video)

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I’m not sure what I would do without Dr Aamer Khan from the Harley Street Skin Clinic.  He has been a constant stream of expert information for Ageless and has very generously given me the time to conduct a number of interviews now. I learn something new each time I talk to Dr Khan Although sometimes it’s not what I …

Healthy Sweetener in Bowl and Spoon with Violet Flowers

The healthy sweetener

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We all know by now (surely??) that sugar is detrimental to health and can lead to weight gain, diabetes and god knows what else. To circumnavigate this unfortunate fact, who hasn’t tried out alternative sweeteners convinced that they’re much better for our health?  Maple syrup anyone? Or how about honey, dates, coconut nectar, fructose or maybe agave syrup? But are …

Glynis on Orange on Sofa

Tips for handling anxiety (video)

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Following on from my video of breathing exercises for anxiety reduction, I have now made a video with the strategies I myself have used to reduce anxiety. It’s a multifaceted approach which I firmly believe is the best way to go. There is sadly no magic wand or one thing that will overnight reduce anxiety and it’s important to use …