Skincare Saturday- 3 tips to healthy hands

Looking after your hands is just as important as your face because they show signs of ageing just as much as the facial, neck & decollete areas. Hands can't be hidden behind makeup or a face lift. Yes you could wear gloves, but it's not practical all year round. Gloves are an important factor in taking care if your hands and should be worn when doing the dishes, cleaning, gardening, and daily during the cold months of autumn and winter. Maria Thorburn, International Senior Instructor for Dermalogica says,

“Don’t forget that whilst driving you can also catch the sun. A great idea is to keep an SPF product in the glove box of your car. You can then apply as needed, especially to the backs of your hands whilst driving.” 

So how can you look after your hands? It's pretty simple really, it just takes a bit if thought and dedication by following these 3 simple steps. 

1. Moisturise- every time you wash your hands apply a hand cream. I keep a hand cream by every sink in the house to help this.  Also reapply as needed throughout the day- keep one in the car, your handbag, and in your desk to help prevent ageing. 

2. Wear Gloves- as mentioned above, wear gloves to protect hands from harsh chemicals and the elements which dry hands out and can accelerate skin ageing. 

3. Wear SPF- apply sunscreen when your hands are exposed to the elements and when driving to help prevent age spots.  

By following these three guidelines your hands will reap the benefits. I have a client in her sixties who even wears gloves for peeling vegetables and her hands look fantastic- no age spots in sight! 

Feature Friday- FMON & charity

We had a very successful second annual Face Map Our Nation event with 12 women having their face mapped in the skin scanner. 

The skin scanner enables clients to see their skin condition, pigmentation and sometimes damage on a deeper level. It helps them to understand how their current regime or lack of affects their skin with a one-to-one consultation and skin analysis.  Each client received a customised product prescription so they could participate in a skin bar session enabling them to try the products that suited their skin type and lifestyle. 

Excellent feedback from those who attended. Thank you for your support! 

Wedding Wednesday- 'correct toes' support for glam shoes

Wedding Wednesday- glam shoes and party feet are essential at weddings. Podiatrist, Helen Seamer recommends 'Correct toes' to keep feet comfortable in heels. This pliable plastic contraption fits between each toe to give support in closed-toe shoes. 

'Align, restore & strengthen your feet' says Helen Seamer, podiatrist at All About Feet. These medical grade toe spacers can help a variety of foot problems especially those with bunions and corns.