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Best Makeup For Acne Prone Skin: Tips & FAQs

BY SHAWN TOWNE Do you ever face the challenge of makeup related breakouts?  If you do, you’re not alone.  One of the most common questions we get asked is: Does makeup cause acne?  We’d like to give you as straight forward of a response as possible.  The answer is:  Yes.  A lot of traditional makeup …

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Gardening: the latest fitness trend?

Image: iStock We all know that gardening is a great way to get creative and spend time outdoors, but did you know that it also has some serious fitness benefits? In fact, an overwhelming 80% of gardeners says it helps them stay in shape, according to a survey commissioned by the Royal Horticultural Society. According to …

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6 stress-busting Pilates moves

Whether it’s a long day at the office or a common recurrence, we all feel stressed at times. In fact, one in four people in the UK experience a common mental health problem like stress, anxiety and depression. For many, exercise is a great way to relieve stress, but intense, supercharged workouts might not always …

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Welcome to The Home Spa: Spa Day Essentials

BY SHAWN TOWNE One of the hardest things about adjusting to the Covid crisis is not being able to go to all of our favorite places as freely as we used to. For me, one place I really miss visiting is the spa. As part of my “self-care” regimen, I’ve always enjoyed taking a spa …

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Sunscreen Guide: Why You Should Always Wear Sunscreen

BY JANE IREDALE Hello, Sunshine! I am often asked the question, “What is the best anti-aging thing I can do for my skin?” Without hesitation, the answer is SUNSCREEN. The sun is responsible for approximately 80% of the signs of aging. Blame it for sagging skin and wrinkles; brown spots (hyperpigmentation); white spots (hypopigmentation), and …

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Class crashers: Sword Play

If I had to rank my childhood obsessions, Mulan would be somewhere near the top of the list. And there’s no doubt that some leftover admiration for the kick-ass Disney heroine fuelled my desire to attend a sword dancing class at Gymbox. Taught by movie stuntman Vitas Libas, Sword Play offers attendees the chance to …

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Bike week: our favourite cycling gear for the summer

online pharmacy order lexapro no prescription with best prices today in the USA There’s nothing quite like a ride in the sunshine, with friends around you and perhaps a pub in the distance. But that’s not to say summer cycling doesn’t bring its challenges, too – particularly in the wardrobe department. So we’ve rounded up …

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Winter Skin Rescue: Foundation for Dry Skin

BY SHAWN TOWNE This is the coldest time of the year so many of us are experiencing typical winter skin issues such as dryness, dehydration, redness and itching.  This isn’t surprising with heaters and radiators drying everything out and extra coffee-drinking to feel warm.  It’s no wonder why our skin is often in full crisis …

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How to pick a personal trainer

Image: iStock Check their CV Start by getting the basics right and always check your personal trainer’s credentials and qualifications – a good one will have no problem showing these to you. ‘In the UK, the minimum requirement is REPS (Register Of Exercise Professionals) Level 3,’ says Hugh Hanley, head of personal training and fitness …

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The fitness trends to watch in 2019

Immersive yoga set against cinematic visuals From Fi Clark, Head of Yoga at multi-sensory and low impact studio FLY LDN This particular trend is coming from the increasing levels of stress and pressure we are all under. Over the past few years, multiple studies have indicated that viewing footage of nature, even for a short time, …