When skin goals become self-worth traps (and how to opt out)
There’s nothing wrong with wanting your skin to feel good. To feel soft, hydrated, calm, comfortable. But somewhere along the way, skincare stopped being about how it feels and became another pressure about how it looks. From “glass skin” to “anti-ageing,” “poreless”...
Why better sleep might be the most powerful thing you can do for your skin, your confidence, and your sanity
Following on from last weeks blog about how to help your skin after 40, I wanted to take a deep dive into sleep. Not the kind you’re supposed to get, but the kind you might actually be getting. Sleep that is interrupted, inconsistent, and never quite enough....
Whats happening to my skin after 40 and how do I care for it?
Let’s be honest… no one sends you a memo the day you turn 40 warning you that your skin is about to throw a little tantrum. It starts subtly, a patch of dryness here, a bit of redness there. Your usual moisturiser suddenly feels like it’s getting sucked in in 5...
How can I care for my skin and hair on holiday?
How can I care for my skin & hair on holiday? There are two types of people in a heatwave: The ones who thrive in the sun, hair beachy and skin glowing. And the rest of us, red, sweaty, prickly, slightly irritable, and desperately trying to avoid looking like a...
How Do I Make Sure My Teen’s Skincare Routine Supports Their Skin and Their Confidence?
If you’re a parent of a teen, chances are you've recently been asked to buy something skincare-related. Anything from a face mist they saw on TikTok, a £40 serum their friend has, or maybe even a full routine they’re convinced they “need” because their skin “looks...
How Do I Stop My Makeup Melting Off in the Heat?
Let’s be real…summer can feel good until your makeup decides to launch a full-on rebellion and slide off your face by lunchtime. If you’ve ever caught your reflection mid-afternoon and thought, “Wow, that is not what that looked like this morning” fear not, I can help!
I’m not here for high-maintenance beauty routines or Insta-perfect finishes that last five minutes for a photo. I want confidence-first beauty for you, stuff that works with your skin, not against it.
So here’s my guide to surviving the heat, sweat, and chaos of summer… with your face still intact by sunset.
Embracing Body Positivity: Transforming Spa Culture for a positive impacts on profits and people.
In recent years, the quest for wellness has expanded beyond mere physical health to encompass mental and emotional well-being. Yet, amidst the serene ambiance of spas and wellness retreats, a critical element often remains overlooked: body positivity. The lack of...
The Beauty Rebellion: What is it and how can you be part of it?
The Beauty Rebellion is more than just a movement; it’s a call for change and a journey towards self-love and acceptance. The movement empowers individuals
Are body positivity influencers just diet failures?
I have been in the beauty industry for ten years now and have spent the entire time educating my clients that they are beautiful the way that they are and encouraging more confidence in themselves. Then the pandemic hit, and I couldn’t get that face-to-face contact...
The 3 B’s of my body confidence sh*tstorm
I’ve been blown away by the number of women who have messaged and spoken to me about how much my story with body confidence, self-esteem and weight loss has resonated with them and how highlighting it has made them start to question if there is a different choice for...