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 …

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 …

The thing about reaching what we call ‘a certain age’ is that our skin will sometimes looks as though it has reached it quicker than the rest of us.  I Read More …

Having a really simple but effective skin routine is what everyone feels they have in their case.  There are so many products out there these days – being well past Read More …

Knowing how to engage with the beauty department at a luxurous high street store is half a battle for me.  I hesitate all the time from going to see one Read More …

I am no spring chicken that has to be said, for years though I have pampered my skin, all over my face and body, as my mother encouraged me from Read More …