Fractora Firm with Glynis and Therapist

My Fractora Firm treatment

Glynis BarberBeauty, Treatments Leave a Comment

A few years ago, I was regularly doing various radio frequency treatments and, in my opinion, they had a profound affect on my skin. The treatments slow down the rate of ageing of the skin You don’t get a particularly big result after a single treatment (although there is a noticeable but temporary tightening for a few days afterwards) but, …

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A guide to the best Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA’s)

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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 …

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How to top up your collagen levels

Glynis BarberDiet & Nutrition, Health Leave a Comment

Collagen has been called the glue that holds everything together. It’s a very important component of your bodies but our body doesn’t manufacture it, so we need to get collagen from the foods we eat or through supplementation. I mentioned in a instagram post that bone broth is a fantastic source of collagen and was surprised by how many people …

Kathryn and Glynis

The 3 superhero products for skin

Glynis BarberBeauty, Supplements 2 Comments

Would you be surprised if I told you that the top 3 products for your skin are supplements rather than creams? I’ve spoken before about how I, personally, would take Rejuvenated’s Collagen Shots over any skin product, as it works from the inside out. Collagen Shots helps to maintain collagen levels These deplete rapidly with age, affecting so many things, …

Glynis and Kathryn

Let’s talk about collagen (video)

Glynis BarberBeauty, Health 2 Comments

We tend to think of collagen as connected only with skin, hair and nails.  However, collagen is the glue that holds everything together throughout the body. It’s probably the most important component of our biology. The surprising fact is that our collagen starts to diminish in our twenties By the time we reach our forties, this diminishing really starts to …

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Say hello to a fantastic skincare range (video)

Glynis BarberBeauty, Skincare 1 Comment

I’ve been searching for a skincare range that is in keeping with the Ageless ethos but that also fully addresses the issues of ageing, mature skin. And it’s not been easy. The completely natural products I tried did not give the results I wanted and the more efficacious ones were full of undesirable toxins that, to my mind, undermine any …

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When it comes to exfoliation, go easy

Glynis BarberBeauty, Skincare 2 Comments

I used to be the exfoliating queen. If you’re a similar vintage to me. you may remember those Japanese washing grains from the Body Shop? Who knows, maybe they still have them? It was like using sand paper on your skin. And I loved it. I would scrub away as hard as I could. The thought of it now makes …

Aamer Khan with Glynis

Why ageing accelerates after the menopause (video)

Glynis BarberBeauty, Skincare 4 Comments

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 …

Garden of Wisdom

Super dynamic skin products

Glynis BarberBeauty, Skincare 5 Comments

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: …

My Skin Transformation Collage

How active ingredients can transform your skin

Glynis BarberBeauty, Skincare 1 Comment

Three months ago I went to the Harley Street Skin Clinic to go back on the Visia machine to see if the products they had prescribed for me had improved the wrinkles and sun damage that had showed up the time before. I had been shocked to see how my skin had aged I’d always thought my skin looked quite …