The beach holiday can be welcome relief from the daily grind, however lashings of sweet smelling sunscreen might not be as wise as we are led to believe...  [more]

I love ingredients, I find them fascinating, be it in food or personal care products, and yet a recent wander through our chemist's shop was a scary experience as I discovered some surprising ingredients...  [more]

Both men and women, often say to me that they want to look youthful and full of vitality and what is the secret to achieving this? It isn't really a secret but it appears sharing my hints and tips for youthful skin is needed, so here are my top tips for youthful skin...  [more]

You know the type of advert, it is alluring, has great music, a celebrity, or other beautiful person, who looks flawless, convincing you that the perfume will change your life... all of this, in between the sporting event you are watching...  [more]

It is mid-afternoon and time to stop.. for a hot drink, maybe a cup of coffee and then the realization begins... you WANT a biscuit/cookie, a soda or some chocolate...  [more]

I must admit a cell phone is handy, being able to text, occasionally, but are they a item that is a little like cigarettes? Will future cell phone use be accepted only with scathing looks and not within two metres of a doorway...  [more]

In the social media age it is all too easy to be in constant communication with work, friends and family. Yet where do 'I' get time to myself?  [more]