If you’d told me not long ago that I would soon derive immense pleasure from completing a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, I would have laughed in your face. Then everything changed. Isolation is testing (at the best of times) so learning to find joy in small things can be helpful for your mental health. Take not wearing makeup every day, for example – it’s basically a financial … [Read more...] about This is what happens to your skin when you stop wearing makeup
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How to care for your hair in isolation (without spending more time on it)
We may be dedicating more time than ever to some bits of our beauty routine – hello, 10-step Korean skincare routine – but we’re definitely neglecting others. We get it – washing, blow-drying and styling your hair feels pretty pointless when the only people who’ll see it are your flatmates (and they’ve seen you in far worse states). And anyway, you’re not … [Read more...] about How to care for your hair in isolation (without spending more time on it)
How do I protect my skin from pollution?
Hey Betty, I’ve just moved to London and I’ve heard the pollution can cause breakouts. What can I do to prevent them? Ellie B, 25 Being exposed to pollution is (unfortunately) inevitable, especially if you live in a city. We often hear about the effect breathing in pollution can have on our overall health, but what about our skin? I consulted Victoria Schofield, educator at … [Read more...] about How do I protect my skin from pollution?
This is what happened to my skin after a face peel
I’m going to call it and say I’ve tried pretty much every facial treatment going. Largely because I’m curious, but also, it’s good to be able to offer advice to friends on what to try based on their skin concerns (once ‘less rosé’ has been ruled out). This time, we’re talking face peels – adding solution to the skin for deep exfoliation . The goal? To improve my dull skin and … [Read more...] about This is what happened to my skin after a face peel
CACI facials – everything you need to know
CACI facials have been at the forefront of skincare treatment for over two decades, but there are still heaps of us who have no clue what’s involved. ‘CACI facials deliver dramatic results without the need for surgical intervention’ – explains Pamela Kennedy, Salon Manager of Seduire London Beauty Clinic – ‘they’re the ultimate anti-ageing treatment system’. We’ve tried it, … [Read more...] about CACI facials – everything you need to know