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Survey reveals fuzz facts on hair removal

July 15, 2013

The PIP Health Fraud Bravehearts

July 2, 2013

More than 1 year on since the PiP Breast Implant Scandal emerged in the UK, the struggle and fight to get to the truth still continues. Several campaign groups emerged at the height of the well publicised health fraud scandal, each working hard in their unique efforts to bring justice to thousands of women affected in the UK, and across the globe. As the battle rages on, I will be read more

MY 28 Day Challenge Starts TODAY!

June 3, 2013

Anyone that knows me will know that I am no gym bunny, I might preach a good talk when it comes to looking and feeling great, but I don’t walk a very good walk when it comes to actually getting off my backside and getting myself into the gym. I am very much an ‘all or nothing person’ so when I do go to the gym and shape up it read more

Hay fever predicted at a 50 year high due to late Spring!

May 21, 2013

Specialists are warning that this year pollen counts are going to be at their highest levels for 50 years due to the exceptionally late Spring this year. The sudden pollen surge is predicted for June and doctors say it will be the worst June since 1962 for the UK’s 16 million hay fever sufferers. The cold March has delayed the normal pollen burst production, meaning that May and June will read more

Ulthera – An eye opener

May 21, 2013

Last month I featured Ulthera in an article I wrote for Woman’s Own Magazine (The Anti Ageing Edition April 2013). Since the article was published, I seem to have had lots of questions on the treatment itself, namely in relation to the brow lift that Ulthera seems to have gained popularity for as well as it’s face-lifting treatment. Droopy eyebrows? well, Paris Hilton has them, as does Blake Lively, George read more

“Doctors must be aware of issues underlying requests for cosmetic surgery” says study

April 30, 2013

For those with psychological issues, cosmetic surgery may not be the solution Patients who have suffered from domestic violence, or who have underlying psychological issues, are more likely to undergo cosmetic surgery. Their conditions may also actually worsen rather than improve following surgery. The study, from the Institute of Education – a systematic review of all available research evidence — comes in the wake of last year’s PIP (Poly Implant read more

What is a Cosmeceutical?

April 25, 2013

It’s a beauty buzz word you will see and read about often, however for some people the difference between a cosmetic product and a cosmeceutical is confusing. The term cosmeceutical was coined in 1990s and is a derivative blend of the words cosmetic and pharmaceutical. Cosmeceuticals are products that can be used to improve the function of the skin as well as being advantageous in preventing premature aging. Understanding the read more

Time to get cheeky

April 22, 2013

In my profession as a beauty coach and writer, I am always being asked about which fillers are really good, and I have always based my recommendations on personal experience, but more importantly on extensive patient feedback, and evidence based research. Last week I had Allergan Juvederm Voluma injected, it’s the first time I had cosmetic fillers to my cheeks as I have always been extremely weary of ‘chipmunk cheek’ read more

Metro Newspaper Journalist Amy Dawson asks “I am 25, do I need Botox?”

April 20, 2013

If there’s one place a girl really doesn’t want to stick her head on a Monday morning, before she’s had a coffee, it’s into a Visia machine – a space-age scanner that assesses the true state of your face. I’m at the Harley Street Skin Clinic, where skin expert Lesley Reynolds tells me that from the results of my scan, she would guess I was 28 to 30 years old. read more

We’re loving the newly launched Contactspod: Seeing IS Believing!

April 15, 2013

I’m always on the look out for smart, safe, and successful solutions in all things health, beauty and wellbeing, so I’m delighted to be presenting this fantastic ‘smart’ solution for contact lens wearers at The Anti Ageing Show in Olympia, London on May 11th-12th. Contactspod, the world’s FIRST pre-filled, single-use, contact lens case has just launched. The case, which comes foil-sealed and pre-filled with multipurpose solution, is perfect for on-the-go read more

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