Sleeping beauty

Put your 8hrs (or thereabouts!) of sleep to good use with these tips, to keep your skin in great shape! – THERE’S no better time to treat your body than at night – while you sleep your body clock flicks a switch and cells begin to renew themselves. Here’s how to revitalise from head to toe… Face savers Speed up...

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Your winter skin plan

For all the joys of winter – think hot cups of chocolate, open fires, cheerful scarves and gloves – there is the downside – dry, irritated skin. Read on for some ideas on how to protect your skin. – COLD weather means your skin’s barrier is under threat. Here’s how to protect problem areas. “Can you hold your...

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The perfect shave

Sick of irritated shaving skin? I would be too if I had to do it every day! Put ‘new razor’ on the shopping list and read on for some practical tips from Men’s Fitness… – DIANE Wood, master barber for King of Shaves, offers a five-point strategy for pleasing your face 1.) Grab a Sharp Razor Disposable or multiblade,...

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Itchy

As bad as it is for our skin, sometimes it’s just too hard to avoid scratching an itch. Generally we know why we are itchy, but what if we don’t? – ITCHING, also known as pruritus, can be one of the most distressing physical sensations we experience. It is also very hard to describe. The best definition of...

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Top tips to beat the blues

Too much stress in your life? Then you may get a lot out of this article – I like the idea of shaking out your troubles. What do you do to unwind and de-stress? – BANISH stress, beat the blues and re-energise with these mood-boosting techniques. Think like an astronaut Along with elite athletes, policemen and airline pilots, astronauts...

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Boy-sturiser or Botox?

Does it really come as any surprise that men are jumping on the beauty bandwagon? Does your man moisturise…or more? Share your comments with us here! – “BOY-sturiser” is what former footy star Nathan Eagleton attributes his gleaming chrome dome to. A regular shave and lots of moisturiser to give his bald head some shine. Isn’t...

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How to prevent winter allergies

Springtime isn’t the only season that can affect allergy sufferers. And although we’d all like to shut ourselves off in a bubble at times, we must learn to live with the seasons and manage our allergies too. Here’s some useful info and tips! – WAYS to take caution in the colder months. As the weather gets cooler and...

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Hit the slopes to get fit

Looking and feeling fit in winter can be a tall ask, so what better way is there, than to combine the best of winter (the snow!) and some good old fashioned exercise. Just remember to pack the sunscreen to protect your skin on the slopes! – SKIING is a great workout for everyone. Davina Williams, 24, has her...

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Top 10 beauty essentials

When people talk of ‘essentials’ often some really aren’t that essential, right?! But looking through this list from New Idea…well I  have to say, I do have all of them in my beauty bag and yes they are ticking the ‘essential’ box… who woulda thought. – AS exciting as it might sound to some (OK, most) women,...

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Caring for your makeup tools

If you have outlaid a lot of hard earned cashloa on some decent makeup tools (brushes, sponges and the like), it really does pay to keep them in tip top condition. Read on for some basics on tool care! – WHAT’S the best way to clean your makeup brushes and how often? Samuel, I love answering this question...

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