Legs and feet get a rough deal, often missing out on the care and attention we lavish on our face and the rest of our bodies despite the fact they work hard to carry us around all day; and how do we repay them? By burying them under layers of heavy clothes and shoes all winter, only to assault them with a barrage of quick fixes when spring arrives and we want to bare them. Continue reading
According to data from Oral-B, the oral care category is currently driving the toiletries market with a £20.5million increase in sales in the last year. Helen Johnson, Oral-B’s business leader, says: “This equates to 3% year-on-year growth, and a total market share of 17%.”
The PanelDr Howard Murad, M.D. CEO and founder of Murad, Inc.
Howard Murad M.D. has changed the face of skincare as we know it. Devoting his life to making beautiful, healthy skin attainable for everyone. His internal and external philosophies and methods for an inclusive approach to overall skin and body health have helped hundreds of thousands of people.
Dr Jean-Louis Sebagh, Cosmetic surgeon
Acknowledged as one of the premier cosmetic doctors in Europe, Dr. Jean- Louis Sebagh is a master of the delicate art of cosmetic medicine, with a focus on the face and neck. Celebrities, models, socialites and VIPs comprise the high-profile clientele who visit his exclusive London and Paris offices for his breakthrough anti-ageing treatments. Continue reading
The natural and organic sector has continued to grow year on year since, as editor of the Natural Beauty Yearbook describes it, ‘eco warriors made moisturisers in tubs in their kitchens.’ Now formulas are more advanced than ever, and there are natural alternatives to almost every regular product out there – even toothpastes and nail varnish removers now have natural equivalents. So it is more important than ever that you are clued up about what this industry is really about, what it involves, and what makes it tick. With that in mind, here are our top 12 need-to-know facts about natural and organics in 2012. Continue reading
“I will not spend money on three products when one will suffice”BB Creams were big news in 2011 and the craze is sure to continue into the New Year, as time-poor consumers seek ways to save time and money with multi-benefit products. Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF30 launches in Harrods on 1 January and nationwide from 2 March, and is a multi-tasking BB Cream designed to help prevent the premature signs of ageing with UVA/UVB and environmental protection while immediately concealing imperfections. Continue reading
“The skin on the body has 100 oil glands per square centimeter versus 300 on the face,” says head of education at Decléor, Fiona Brackenbury, “so it dehydrates easily.” We reckon this is the perfect little fact to regale to customers who might be neglecting their body care routines under layers of winter woollies. Continue reading
The old saying goes a bad workman always blames his tools – and none of us want to be bad workmen, do we?! The tools we incorporate into our beauty routines are just as crucial to the overall result as the actual products we use. Whether it’s for hair, make up or body, make sure your customers choose the correct accessories for their needs and desired results. Continue reading
Before ColouringThe key to gorgeous, natural-looking hair colour is to select the right shade to suit your natural features. Legendary hair colourist Jo Hansford, known as ‘the first lady of colour’, says: “You must consider your skin tone and eye colour when deciding to change your shade. The wrong hair colour can make skin look dull and washed out. As a general rule, blonde hair looks best on fair skin with blue or green eyes, but not if your skin has a pink undertone. Red hair suits fair, porcelain skin; do not go red if you have a highly coloured complexion. For cream, olive and darker skin, brunette hair is a perfect fit. I also recommend trying on a wig in your chosen colour before deciding on a dramatic change.” Continue reading
Women adore the idea of having beautiful, big, attention-drawing eyes. In fact if we had a pound for every time we’d heard someone say, ‘I’m not wearing make up…except for mascara,’ we’d be very rich ladies by now. The desire for wow-factor eyes is the reason the eye care category has taken off so hugely over the last few years. Continue reading
Winter may have arrived later than usual this year, but its effects on the skin are no less brutal: dryness, increased fine lines and redness are some of the most common skin issues at this time of year. Continue reading