Can the colours of foods be an indication of their health benefits? The short answer is yes and although by no means a definitive answer this is how it works. Yellows, Oranges and Reds eg. Bananas, Carrots, Corn, Lemons, Mangoes (the yellow flesh), Oranges,Peppers, Pomengrantes, Strawberries, Tomatoes Foods of this colour contain anti-oxidants called carotenes and are essential for fighting the effects of ageing and protecting us from the effects of stress, pollution and the sun. Greens eg. Asparagus, Broccoli, Cabbage, Leeks, Sprouts Greens can [...]

Almost every month there's an announcement of the next breakthrough ingredient in skin care in our quest to turn back the clock. It's bewildering, and often unhelpful, so this week I thought I'd just highlight the 5 key tried, tested (and I don't mean on 20 something guinea pigs but on 1000's) and proven ingredients that are a must have in any good anti-ageing routine. Vitamin A (Retinoids) Vitamin A thickens and stimulates the deeper layers of the skin where your collagen, elastin [...]

Different types of hormones have different effects on our skin. As we age our hormones can become imbalanced and cause skin problems and ageing. Dr Terry Loong shares some common hormonal problems affecting the skin and reveals some simple actions for hormone and skin optimisation.   There are lots of hormones in our body which have direct and indirect effects on our skin. A few in particular are important - oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol thyroid and insulin. Oestrogen Oestrogen, the female hormone, increases the rate [...]

How do A-List Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston keep their skin healthy and wrinkle free? We met with creator of the Shinso Skincare Range, Nao Tsuruta, in London at the Anti-ageing show, to find out. Squeezing his time between his celebrity clients in the USA and the demands of the Cannes Film Festival coming up, Nao had time to show us his amazing range of natural products that create an 'Instant lift'. Seeing is believing so Dr Montero had half his face treated with Shinso Mist and [...]

Dr Miguel Montero, clinical Director of Discover Laser, discusses how everyone can achieve wedding day radiance. Whether you’re the Bride, Bridesmaid, Mother of the Bride or Groom you will want to look and feel fabulous on the big day. If you’re blessed with a problem-free complexion, arranging your hair and makeup may be all it takes. If you’re coping with acne, scarring, unwanted hair, broken veins, facial redness or even hair-loss, preparing for the wedding day spotlight can be a lot more daunting. [...]

Well its almost here - that's Christmas as if you need telling. I hope as you read this you are not too frazzled by all that goes into making Christmas Christmas! To help you through the festive season here are a few tips to keep you feeling radiant. Sleeping Beauty Try to allow for at least 5 hours sleep a night. It may not be enough, but in the beauty stakes it's essential, if you believe in beauty sleep that is. Experts recommend that [...]

Do you have way too many skin products at home? Some you use but most of which you have tried and left in the back of the drawer or cabinet, whilst you moved on to the ‘next big thing’ in beauty. Try to resist everything that’s recommended and stick to things you know work for you. Ask yourself 'Am I happy with my skin?' and if the answer is no, it may be time for a change. We need to mix things up a bit [...]