Nail salons have sprung up all over the place. They are now cheaper, more accessible and are booming. Everyone loves a mani. They especially love a gel mani. No-one bothers with a normal manicure anymore In fact, I’m one of the few people I know who much prefers one. When I go into a salon and say I just want …
How to re-invent yourself at 70
I first met radio presenter and now hugely successful influencer, Jo Good, on an episode of Dempsey and Makepeace, when she played a woman of ill repute. We laughed from the moment we met We’ve bumped into each other consistently in our very long careers and are somewhat amazed that we’re still here. Jo became a firm favourite on BBC …
How I transformed my makeup look after I turned 50
A recent video of mine with Grace Fodor, founder of Studio 10 makeup, on the things to avoid in makeup on a mature skin, went down so well with the team at Hello magazine, that they asked me to write an article about it. These makeup tweaks have transformed my look Many of us have a certain makeup look we …
How to get a natural glow
Beauty treatments are soaring in popularity, but the truth is they are very expensive. We now see celebrities getting tweakments and face lifts that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars (yes Kris Jenner, I’m talking to you) and it feels like us mortals don’t stand a chance. However, I’ve always held the belief that looking after one’s health and exercising, …
New serum discoveries
When it comes to skincare products, it’s hard to beat a serum, in my opinion. Serums are absorbed better than moisturisers This is because of their smaller molecule size and means they penetrate deeper, making them more effective. In the video below, I look at some of the incredible serums from DoSe. They have a dazzling selection of serums and …
Why a meaningless number won’t dictate my life
Other people have always been much more interested in my age than I am – I was even labelled a ‘vintage vixen’ at 40 – so, as I turn 70, I expect it will be brought up constantly in the press. Despite thinking of age as a phase, rather than a number, I’m reflecting on what this birthday means to …
The 3 things to avoid with makeup
As we age, we need to change some of our makeup habits. It’s amazing how many think that the makeup that worked on their 20 year old complexion, is still going to do the trick. It won’t, I can guarantee you that. Making some strategic changes, will make sure that our makeup doesn’t begin to drag us down, doing the …
Beauty supplements to boost your skin
When it comes to beauty and looking after our skin as it ages, many people concentrate on beauty products to apply topically. However, it makes a huge difference if you also apply some help from within. In the article below, Shabir Daya (pharmacist at Victoria Health) explains how the skin functions and why certain supplements can really benefit your skin …
The 3 steps to improve an uneven skin tone
Nothing will age your skin more than an uneven skin tone. Unfortunately, this is something that’s inevitable as we age. The main cause of this is pigmentation Most of us will have spent time in the sun and from mid life and beyond is when we pay the price. Dark spots and mottled patches of brown begin to appear. It’s a …
Your ultimate guide to more youthful and refreshed eyes
One of the things I get asked the most about, is how to help maintain and freshen the eye area. We tend to get lines around our eyes before any other area ( I was 18 when I started getting mine) as the skin is much thinner here. It’s also a very expressive part of the face and I’m convinced …
Navigating dating apps at 60
It may seem odd that I’m writing about dating and dating apps on Ageless. specially as a married woman, and as it’s not obviously a health issue, but I think it’s incredibly apt. I’m interested in every aspect of a woman’s life as she navigates through life “Navigating” is the key word. If you’re not navigating one thing, it’s another. …
New peptide treatment lip glosses
I’m so excited to share that Studio 10, my favourite makeup range for mature skin, has just brought out a range of sheer lip glosses infused with peptides. Peptides are the key to boosting ageing skin What a brilliant idea to add them to a lip gloss to give lips a collagen boost. Also containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, jojoba …











