A few months ago I embarked on three micro-needling sessions. I was drawn to do it as it’s minimally invasive and has been scientifically proven to have a real effect on the skin. So many skin treatments give little value for money Treatments are often extremely expensive, specially when doing a series of them, which is usually the case. It’s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
The festive period is a time that many of us look forward to, but at the same time, find fraught with difficulty. I love it because it’s a beacon of light in our long, long winter. A time to get together with loved ones, chill and indulge. And when I say indulge, I mean let go of all common sense …
A decade ago, fat was a dirty word. Low fat diets were the norm and fats in all forms were avoided. When I wrote The In-Sync Diet with nutritionist Fleur Borrelli in 2015, we were among the first to talk about healthy fats being vital for good health. We also talked about how fat doesn’t make you fat. In fact, …
For the first time in eight years, I’m treading the boards doing a play. Not only that, but I’m on the road with it, touring around the entire British Kingdom as well as Ireland. Touring is gruelling, and this tour will be the longest I’ve ever done In my youth, I just got on with it and didn’t worry about …
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 …
I think there are very few of us who haven’t experienced bloating and gut discomfort at times. Bloating to excess can be extremely uncomfortable and painful. If it happens consistently, I would recommend consulting a doctor as it can be a sign of gut issues. SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) can cause severe bloating, as can dysbiosis (an imbalance of …
As per your many requests, I sit down with my husband, Michael Brandon, to take you through a short 10 minute meditation. You can sit on a chair or sofa, with uncrossed legs and feet on the ground, with your back upright (not slouched) or you can lie down on the floor or your bed. If you’re flexible with good …
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 …
