Glynis with Daily UV Face Mousse

Should you wear an SPF in winter? (video)

Glynis BarberBeauty, Skincare 2 Comments

It seems crazy to wear an SPF when it’s winter, cold, cloudy and raining, doesn’t it? But there are a couple of factors that make a good argument to do so. Firstly it’s important to understand that sun exposure and UV exposure are the leading cause of premature skin ageing. And secondly UVA rays are present all year round even …

Time zone tiredness

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It might be a bit of a first world problem but jet lag can be brutal and even ruin a trip. Jet lag equals serious sleep deprivation, which means that you simply can’t function normally – tricky if you have to work. Besides causing insomnia, jet lag can trigger a whole host of symptoms The tiredness alone can cause lethargy …

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The wonder of chocolate

Glynis BarberDiet & Nutrition, Health Leave a Comment

What better way to kick off the Christmas and seasonable festivities than by extolling the virtues of chocolate? Oh yes a little bit of the dark stuff will not only be nutritious but will also even help with the often accompanying stress of this time of year. But as they say, moderation is key. Enjoy! It’s not often that there’s …

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Why I Love Astaxanthin

Glynis BarberHealth, Supplements 8 Comments

I do love an antioxidant. I take quite a few of them but astaxanthin is hands down the best of them all. Even I was amazed to find out just how extraordinary it actually is when I started doing research for this latest article of mine for Natural Health magazine. I have to confess I started taking this antioxidant with …

The Best Moisturisers with an SPF

Glynis BarberSkincare 9 Comments

Every dermatologist I’ve ever spoken to is adamant that we should all be wearing an SPF all year round. I did this for many years but in recent years I must confess I’ve let it slide. I mean I live in England for heavens’ sake. The winter is long and the skies are too often grey. And what about this …