Following my recent video chat with Dr Khan about what to do about the dreaded lines around the mouth, I thought I would itemise all his suggestions and look at them in more depth. Too much talking: Mmm well I think it’s best to just ignore this one, don’t you? Rude! Exfoliation: Now that’s better because it’s easy and something …
Treatments for lines around the mouth (video)
I’ve got a newfound pet hate. And yes you’ve guessed correctly, it’s those pernicious little lines around the mouth that are one minute barely there and the next, the hugest most unwanted feature on your face. It reminds me of my teen years when I got a spot and could literally think of nothing else. It felt like everyone who …
How to find the perfect blusher (video)
You may have noticed that I’ve become a big fan of the Studio 10 makeup range. That’s because it’s the perfect makeup for me at this stage of my life. Specially designed for mature skins, the makeup has a great texture that makes skin look fresh and dewy. And their blusher is just sensational I’ve written about the key pieces …
Why ageing accelerates after the menopause (video)
It’s so not fair. Women’s skin ages faster than men’s and that’s a fact. And it’s all due to our hormones. Oestrogen in particular. Once it’s had it’s way with us, it just abandons all it’s wonderful and beneficial purposes and leaves us on the scrapheap, parched and devoid of collagen. Oestrogen is a bitch But are we going to …
Make-up to make mature skin look dewy
I’ve discovered the most fabulous make-up brand founded by a truly fabulous woman, Grace Fodor. Studio 10 was designed by Grace specially for mature skin. What age is mature I hear you asking? Well it very much depends on the state of your skin but I would say 40+. From about then on we begin to see changes to the …
How to regain a smooth neck and décolleté
It’s a strange thing and I really can’t explain it but I’m ashamed to say I have neglected the whole area beneath my chin. I mean my neck has had the occasional bit of oil or moisturiser but that’s it. And as for the décolleté? Nothing whatsoever. My neck and décolleté have been left to their own devices and are …
Nordic Roots – Green People’s latest launch
The founder of the pioneering organic skin care brand Green People, has gone back to her Danish roots for her new range. Charlotte Vøhtz has drawn on the native flora and fauna of her Nordic heritage to create Nordic Roots. And this time she has also added active ingredients that are pure and natural to make these products as effective …
The organic range for dogs and cats
My little puppy Gigi is now one of the girls and a proud member of Ageless. She’s been won over by the gorgeous new organic shampoos from Green People. Yes that’s right, Green People have gone to the dogs Well actually cats too and we couldn’t be more excited. They’ve called it allPaws and it’s the first certified organic range …
Super dynamic skin products
I’m still using and loving my Garden of Wisdom (GOW) products and have now added some of their super active products to my regime. These are all designed to give your skin a real boost so that you get real and visible results. If you missed my first two articles about these amazing products just click on the links below: …
Photodynamic therapy (video)
I was in the midst of having a beauty treatment at The Harley Street Skin Clinic with Jessica ( who introduced me to the Visia machine ) when… I decided on the spur of the moment to video my treatment This was not exactly easy, as you can imagine, as I had to hold my phone camera away at arms …
More dynamic skin products
I’ve now been using Garden of Wisdom (GOW) products from VICTORIA HEALTH for a few months and my skin is really loving them. Even though this range is ridiculously well priced, I feel that I’m maintaining all the wonderful benefits I received from the previous amazing (and much more expensive) range I used from The Harley Street Skin Clinic. In …
No sweat baby
The story behind this amazing deodorant range is very inspiring and also has a personal element for me. I happen to know the co-founders Ed and Andy and two nicer guys you could never hope to meet. Started by two West End performers who know a thing or two about sweat I worked with them both in a production of …