Fitness & Health

Your baby’s skin is 15 times thinner than yours! Protect your little one from UV rays this summer

Sunburn at a young age increases the chances of melanoma (skin cancer) in later life by 80%. You need to be sure you’re properly protecting your little one’s sensitive skin. What does this mean for babies? Babies under 6 months shouldn’t be exposed to any UV rays and should always remain shaded. These young ones shouldn’t be wearing sun cream either, as their skin is too sensitive and…
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Children's Skincare

How many times do we wonder as parents whether we do the right thing with regards to our children’s skincare. I have asked myself lots of questions over the years and done some research, checked with experts and here are some answers on skincare that are simple enough be explained to kids too. What makes birthmarks? Will they go away? Nobody really knows what makes birthmarks or why some…
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Beautifully simple skincare

Friday 8th March 2013 was International Women’s Day so I took the opportunity to pack the kids off to the grandparents and attend the London Mums Magazine conference at City Hall. What an all-round lovely day. Firstly, and slightly scarily, I am a person in my own right again – no cherubs pulling at my legs! And as I introduce myself as the beauty blogger for the London Mums magazine I am…
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Winter Beauty SOS

Spring is just around the corner and if you’re suffering from a winter beauty SOS, then the following tips should help you get back in the game in time for those sunny days: The dark nights in front of the tele with a glass of red wine may have taken their toll on your teeth. ALWAYS use a whitening toothpaste and if you need a little extra help buy a handy dental stain eraser and some…
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Beauty Hall & The Beast

The other day whilst applying my foundation I was surprised to see that it is no longer a good match. My skin is now so pale & sun-deprived that even the palest Dior foundation is leaving me slightly orange-looking…”Easy fix” I hear you cry, just take trip to the Beauty Hall! photo credit: Darwin Bell via photopin cc Er. No. Please tell me that I am not the only person for whom a…
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Busy Mums guide to winter skin care

At this time of year it’s easy to forget your beauty routine, to hide away behind a thick hat and scarf. The drop in air temperature, biting wind and blasts of central heating will dry out even the most supple of skin. It’s definitely time to take stock and redefine your beauty regime for the winter. With the long nights ahead what better way to relax than soaking in a long hot bath…
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This little Piggy went to Bobbi Brown...

This little Piggy went to Bobbi Brown, This little Piggy went to MAC, This little Piggy went to Chanel, And this little Piggy Bare Minerals, And this little Piggy went ‘”Wee wee wee wee!” Because she’d been a naughty Piggy this year! What’s on your Christmas list, or have you been too busy to make one yet? Here’s my guide/impartial view of this years most touted products, perfect…
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Party make-up

This is the season, so how do you do classy party make-up without going ott & looking like a drag queen? Well Lisa Eldridge, make-up artist to the stars, has produced a lovely video-tutorial to show you everything you need to do. The only thing to add, and something you’ll probably be asking yourself after watching the video, is how do I get such amazingly immaculate skin in the first…
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