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 …
Affordable skincare that works wonders
I have often written about the Garden of Wisdom range from Victoria Health, formulated by pharmacist Shabir Daya. I loved the range because of it’s incredibly affordable price and it’s active and super effective ingredients. Well, it’s time to say goodbye because it’s been all but phased out. But fear not, it’s being replaced by something even better! Say hello …
A natural alternative to retinol
Retinol is considered one of the most effective treatments to combat ageing in the skin. It does this by increasing the cell turnover rate as well as increasing collagen production and helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It’s a form of Vitamin A that leaves skin looking rejuvenated, plumper and fresher. Sounds great, doesn’t it? But …
My special skincare edit
ARK have asked me to choose my favourite products of theirs to create a special bundle with a very special discount for the Glynis Barber Edit I was thrilled as I love the ARK skincare range. And I knew exactly which ones I wanted. My favourite 3 products are ALL you need And that’s what I love about them. I don’t …
You don’t need to spend much on skincare
There’s a popular misconception that to achieve and maintain good skin as we age, we have to buy very expensive products. In fact, many people presume that the more expensive the product, the better they are. I disagree. It’s true that some expensive products are very effective but this is also true of some much cheaper brands. They often use …
My skin guru’s new eye cream
When skin guru, Marie Reynolds, brings out a new product, it’s always a time to take notice. As you will see from the video below, Marie works from the inside out on the skin and creates products that enhance and continue this work. Her skin products work with the skin biome I’d never heard of the skin biome before I …
ARK’s top 3 skin products
I just love the ARK skincare range as it ticks so many boxes for me. Lots of natural ingredients while still having all the active ingredients needed in a mature skin. ARK has some really game-changing hero products I thought I would ask Tamsin Styles which are her favourite products in the whole range, as no-one knows the products and …
A guide to the best Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s)
With AHAs, BHAs, PHAs and many other intimidating acronyms in between, here is a breakdown of six fabulous hydroxy acids from the Garden of Wisdom (GOW) range, with an explanation of how their chemical exfoliation properties work beneath the dermal layer to help with skin concerns. From blemishes to brightening, collagen production and anti-aging, there is the perfect one for …
Meet the next generation of AHA’s
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s) were a revelation and literally life changing when they first appeared a few decades ago. They smooth and exfoliate skin without having to use an abrasive, physical scrub, leaving skin softer and smoother. And most are very gentle BUT they can cause irritation in some people. But now there’s a new generation of AHA’s Gentle and …
A facelift in a bottle
What’s not to love about a serum that firms and tightens your skin? One of the brilliant serums in the ARK skincare range has been called “a facelift in a bottle” and I have to say it’s pretty impressive. I have fallen in love with the ARK skincare range. It ticked all the boxes for me in what I was …