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 …
Why I’m finally embracing solo travel
I’m changing my approach to travel – and implore you to do the same I’ve always loved to travel; from immersing myself in unfamiliar cultures, to visiting the great historical sites of the world, to chilling on a white powdery beach and swimming in azure seas. To my mind, travel is one of the great adventures of life. My husband …
My top skincare secrets
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 …
Stress less: simple tips to ease anxiety
I’ve created three episodes on wellbeing and beauty for the Lorraine show on ITV. The first episode was about exercise and how I’ve changed my routine completely in recent years. You can watch it along with my interview with Lorraine: The exercise episode In the second episode, I talk about how I manage stress and was able to rid myself …
The 3 must-do makeup steps for a mature face
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 …
Looking great with Glynis on Lorraine
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 …
My top beauty tips for summer
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 …
How to get a good nights sleep
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 …
How to improve gut health
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 …
The beauty lesson I learned from my mother
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 …
My polynucleotide treatment
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 …
Is a retinol different to a retinoid?
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 …