So it turns out that you really can't believe everything you read. One of the UK's best-selling anti-wrinkle creams has been told it will have to scrap it's adverts after advertising watchdogs ruled them 'misleading'. Well-known brand Johnson & Johnson have been ordered to remove the newspaper adverts for RoC Complete Lift cream after the ruling that there was no evidence that the cream Read more
After working as a beauty editor for the past five years I've learnt to view the latest miracle anti-ageing creams with a healthy dose of scepticism. However, I know that I'm guilty of occasionally succumbing to the hype around a launch. When I just heard that the newest addition in the war against wrinkles is a face cream made with snake venom, I couldn't wait to share it with you. Planet Read more
While I think it's important to keep an open mind about cosmetic surgery – as far as I'm concerned it's a personal decision that everyone has to make for themselves – I was however, both intrigued and somewhat concerned to hear about the latest trend in facial surgery. Apparently women don't want that taunt, stretched-out, shrink-wrapped look that was so in vogue ten years ago (think how Read more
As an honorary Brit, Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she loves the local beauty products as much as the rest of us. Best of all, the American actress' secret to her youthful appearance is the skincare range from the affordable Boots No7 line. Gwyneth told the Daily Telegraph: "One of the many exciting things about living in England for a good part of the year is the perpetual discovery. Boots is Read more
With Spring on its way, many of you will pack up your Winter jumpers, coats and comfies and swap them out for your lighter, Summer wardrobe. But before you put everything away, take some pride in the expensive cashmere items you own and be sure they are stain, wrinkle and odour free before you retire them for the season. Here's how to do it: Cleaning Care: Cashmere can last a lifetime if it is Read more
Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. Francis Palmer is betting that there's a market for people who want the effects of Botox without using botulism. Specifically, the company he works for, MyoScience, has developed a machine that uses cold to freeze facial nerves. The device, which uses a series of small needles called "cryoprobes" to freeze muscles' nerves into relaxing, is currently in clinical Read more
The good ole Advertising Standards Authority has slapped mega beauty brand L'Oreal on the hand once again. This time, a skincare advert for a new product called Revitalift Repair 10 starring British beauty Rachel Weisz is in question for 'misleading photoshopping.' The ad has just been banned in Britain and the The ASA claims, "We told L’Oréal Paris to ensure that they did not use Read more
Flax seeds (aka linseeds, or pressed flax seed oil) are mighty in short chain omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids that are not only important to the health of our brains and digestive system, but they also help keep our hair and skin healthy. For example, omega-3's are linked to fighting off wrinkles. They help to soften and nourish the skin in addition to reversing some of the signs of sun damage and Read more
After spending some time speaking with Margo Marrone, owner of The Organic Pharmacy, I learnt a thing or two about hyaluronic acid which is the latest technology and buzz ingredient in beauty these days. When you hear a brand pumping out the catch phrase hyaluronic acid, they want you to believe that it's doing wonders to your skin to prevent, repair and rejuvenate lines and wrinkles. To some Read more
When it comes to beauty, maybe we should all be listening to our grandmothers more. Because while some of the beauty practices popular in the past were notoriously dangerous (ahem, lead white foundation), many of the simple, natural treatments women favored are not only useful, but pretty darn smart as well. So how can you amp up your beauty routine the easy, inexpensive way your gran would have? Read more
