Over 50? Eating to boost your skin

Hi girls, I ve talked before about how important diet is- and by diet I don’t mean calorie counting, but eating the right foods to make your skin glow and yes look youthful. So 50’s plus what foods should you …

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Two things that fight wrinkles and aging

If I could only do two things – everyday – to fight those wrinkles, here’s what they’d be: But what about you? I’d love to hear what’s working for you – leave a comment and let me know. Best Claire

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Why exfoliating really pays off

I thought every girl exfoliated, and every girl knew about it. Turns out I was wrong, very wrong in fact. So hope this helps: You can also do it as part of the every day routine too. Best Claire

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Quickest DIY moisturiser to fight wrinkles

Want to make your own facial products but think you don’t have the time? Well I thought that- but it’s so easy, it literally takes about 5 minutes. I guess this is the cheats version, but you know what’s in …

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The BEST sun protection for your skin

Did you know that up to 90% of preventable aging is caused by UV exposure?( US Environmental Protection Agency). But, sunscreens containing UVA & UVB protection are not enough on their own to protect you from sun damage and premature …

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Unwanted face creams

What do you do with yours? You must have some, lurking in the back of your cupboard… I’ve got two anti-aging face producs; an organic face serum & organic moisturizer…Now that might not seem much, just two products.. But that’s …

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Why organic ?

It’s up to you… And it doesn’t have to be organic..can be natural.. But if you’re looking for the best healthy products AND it’s a good price-why not? Yes you should have as many anti-aging must haves in the product …

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Parabens..and other nasties

What are parabens I hear you ask.. They enter the bloodstream through your skin.. And they’ve been linked to copying estrogen & found in breast tumours.Other issues are rashes and photosensitivity.. So best to avoid them if you can..I like …

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Would you use snail slime?

Half of you will shout ‘no way Yuk’ … But the other half of you will probably say ‘If it helps my skin why not?…’ The correct name for the slime is Helix Aspersa Muller Glycoconjugates and snails wouldn’t be …

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Is there an alternative to using skin cream?

You’ve dipped in and out of my posts.. And you don’t agree. Doing nothing isn’t going to give you youthful skin .. It won’t do anything for your self esteem either. So what else is there that can give you great …

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Do I need a seperate eye cream?

We ‘ve all looked in the mirror & seen dark circles underneath our eyes… But haven’t been partying the night before..That’s not good… Suddenly you start to notice more lines & wrinkles around the eye area & question whether you …

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Mineral or synthetic suncream?

Choose what is best for your skin type… If you have sensitive skin or rosacea then a mineral cream is probably better for you.. It’s odourless & works by reflecting UVA rays away (key ingredients are zinc oxide & titanium …

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Where does sunscreen go in my routine?

At the end. Why? Because it won’t be effective anywhere else. If you think about your routine  it does make sense, as protection should be last. So do your basic routine.. Or the basic routine with add ins like me …

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