Most of us know about the benefits of Vitamin C to help ward off colds and flu, but now it’s being added to many skin products as well. And with good reason. In a recent one of my videos, I spoke about the huge benefits of using Vitamin C on your skin and how it can offer protection, particularly in …
When it comes to health, sleep is one of the most important factors, and yet, disturbed sleep and sleep deprivation have become a major issue for many people. It’s no surprise, however, as we live in a world that makes good sleep almost impossible. We are surrounded by sleep disruptors The blue light from all our devices is the same light …
My three part series for Lorraine on ITV is now complete. The first episode was on how I now approach exercise. You can watch HERE The second episode was on how I manage stress. You can watch HERE And the third episode is all about how I look after my skin. I believe there are a number of things that …
According to Grace Fodor, the inspirational founder of Studio 10, our makeup comes down to 3 steps. A mature face needs a foundation on which all other makeup can be added. This keeps us looking fresh and dewy and we can then keep it completely natural or go into glam mode. She calls it the 3 S’s: Skin Shade Shape …
I was so excited to be approached by the Lorraine show to do some filming around my favourite subjects – health and beauty. My instruction was not to talk in general, but to tell people specifically what I personally do to stay fit and healthy. We ended up making three short films on the subjects I consider to be the …
In summer, we need our skin products to work for us. We need protection, brightening and a lovely sun-kissed look. In the video below, I share some tips on how to make this work. From how I use bronzer, to my must have skin product to brighten skin, the 3 in 1 must have product and the trick to the …
People regularly ask me what my biggest beauty secret is. While I often say that exercise is the closest thing there is to an anti-ageing pill, there is another factor that supersedes all others when it comes to looking and feeling fresh – sleep. Sleep is not a passive activity It’s a time when our brain is repairing and replenishing …
Over the last few years, the immense significance of the gut has been more understood. It’s often referred to as the “second brain” as it’s now known to contain as many neurotransmitters as the brain, if not more. The gut has a significant effect on our mental wellbeing It also holds great importance for our immunity. If you are prone …
With Mother’s Day approaching, Hello magazine asked me to write about what beauty tricks I learned from my mother. Even though it’s 50 years since she passed away, I knew instantly what to write about. One of my lasting memories of my mother is her beautiful hands. I only have a few youthful impressions of her as she died when …
There’s a real buzz going around at the moment about a facial treatment using salmon DNA, formally known as polynucleotide. These are the building blocks of DNA and RNA. It involves injections of fragments of naturally sourced DNA (mostly fish) in targeted areas of the face to stimulate collagen and elastin. This helps to regenerate the skin, improve hydration as …
There is no doubt that retinols are one of the best products on the market for improving the collagen and elastin in your skin. But why are they sometimes called retinoids and what’s the difference? And if, like me, you find retinols impossible to tolerate, what do you do? In the article below, Shabir Daya from Victoria Health, explains all …
As we age, our body’s have less and less collagen. By the time we’re 60 we’ve lost an astonishing 80% of our collagen! This is the very reason that we get wrinkles Collagen is vital, not only for skin and hair, but for every other part of our body as well. From our heart to our brain to our joints. …
