My articles for Hello seem to be diversifying from my usual topics of health and beauty. So here, after my recent piece on fashion, is the latest one about how ageism affects woman in particular and what we can do about it.
My novel take on perfume
It’s party season and a spray of perfume is the finishing touch to the impression you make when you walk into a room. However, for years this was a tricky situation for me as I have a rather strange relationship with perfumes. I adore a fresh or subtle scent but have huge difficulty in finding one that suits me. There …
My top 6 beauty secrets
People ask me all the time what I use on my skin and what my beauty secrets are. The truth is that I use a LOT of different products, trying out everything I can get my hands on for Ageless. When I started Ageless, my normal skin routine went out the window No longer did I only use one range …
My menopause hero
The menopause and hormones have a lot to answer for. They can play havoc with our sleep, our state of mind, our internal thermostat and additionally, it can do all kinds of things to our skin. Did you know that rosacea becomes a lot more prevalent after the menopause? It’s tricky to treat and can be triggered by all kinds …
A gem of a skincare range that’s low cost
How wonderful to find a skincare range that has such effective products, with cutting-edge, active ingredients, at very affordable prices. DoSe really is a gem of a range The truth is that with most expensive products, you are paying for packaging and advertising. They often use the same ingredients as good quality, low cost brands like DoSe. That’s why I …
Powder to flatter mature skin
The founder of Studio 10 makeup, Grace Fodor, has given us loads of wonderful beauty tips on Ageless. She has shared with us “what and what not to do” on a mature face, to ensure we look fresh and dewy. Makeup used incorrectly can make us look older Top of her “not to use” list was powder! And what has …
How I upped my skincare routine after I turned 60
For many years, I used only pure and natural products on my skin, in keeping with my organic lifestyle. I loved the fact that I was eschewing chemicals, not only in my diet, but in my beauty routine as well. I thought that my skin was holding up rather well, but then two things happened. I turned sixty and I …
A step by step look at eyebrow tattooing
I recently wrote about the importance of eyebrow shape and how it can make a real difference to your face. It can age you up or down by 10 years and, in my view, is a quick and easy face lift. Thin tadpoles are very ageing Similarly, a huge, very dark brow can overwhelm your face. It’s all about proportion …
Why you need to know about squalane oil
I remember many years ago when squalane was considered a highly desirable skincare ingredient and yet equally undesirable. The former, because of it’s supreme moisturising and softening effect and the latter because of it’s unethical source. In those days squalane was extracted from sharks livers However, that’s all changed and we can now indulge in this amazing and super-hydrating skincare …
How eyebrows can give your face a natural lift
My latest article for Hello is all about eyebrows and how important they are. I’ve posted it below and also added some extra bits that were edited out. You’ve got the full original version here. And FYI, I do not come up with the titles! I look 10 years younger thanks to this one trick Before you get started on …
My beauty philosophy
I recently did an interview for Sainsbury’s magazine. I’ve reproduced it here so you can have a look. There’s an image at the bottom of the page showing exactly how it appeared in the magazine.
Skin superchargers
It’s always a special event when Marie Reynolds brings out a new product. She is the ultimate skin guru and knows everything there is to know about the skin and the body. Marie’s skin products are magical If you’ve ever used her best selling Restore, you’ll know what I mean. Restore works as a mask that feeds, heals and smooths …
