I’s so long since I had one of those cosmetic consultations – I have ever really felt comfortable sitting in a swivel chair with hair clipped back and a bib Read More …

When I was a real youngster, I used to watch my mother get ready for work – I don’t recall much more about those times but she had glorious read Read More …

My mind often wanders to happy teenage ties when I’m at a loose end.  There is a saying that you shouldn’t go back to favourite haunts, and sometimes this is Read More …

Ah the power of advertising – I remember a few years ago seeing a tv advert for a particular skin cream.  It did look gorgeously creamy and light as air.  Read More …

As we get older, however careful we are with our skincare routine, things begin to change.  That once bright youthful bloom can become dull and dry looking – I know Read More …

This time of year can be really hard on skin, hair and body – the rotten damp weaher makes hair look grim and the really cold snap has a devastating Read More …

I had occasion to visit a local village big enough to be called a town if the inhabitants were not so opposed to that suggestion.   I suddenly found myself in Read More …

I know of one lady in her very early 60s who has only ever used pond’s cold cream on her face – I assumed she meant as a cleanser, but Read More …

I’m getting prep’d and packed for my annual pilgrimage to stay in cyprus with a very good chum.  We worked together and have known each other for almost 40 years.  Read More …

There is one very distinct advantage for me personally about summer resceding and autumn drawing in.  I no longer feel silly looking lilly white through refusing to let my face Read More …