Body Care

Forget apples and pears, ‘the aubergine’ is now the most common male body shape. Potato, carrot and string bean are also being used as a new way to categorise men’s figures, according to new research from the UK’s leading weight management supplement LIPObind.

Ta´if, a town rising 5000 ft above the shores of The Red Sea and overlooking the Arabian desert, is renowned for its plantations of Ta'if rose. A new fragrance - Ta´if by Ormonde Jayne – utilises this exquisite rose to create an intoxicating and audacious new rose scent. This is a perfume that dislikes daylight preferring dusk, the night, parties, promises and assignations.

SurgiCare, one of the leading UK cosmetic and weight loss surgery providers, has announced that the gastric balloon will be the next procedure to be added to its weight loss treatments.

If you have the travel bug or are a pamper-aholic then you don't want to be without a pocket-sized Champneys Spa Travel Essentials product selection. It is the perfect accompaniment when travelling overseas and keen spa-goers will be able to visit the Champneys Marbella Spa Resort in the future for the year round sunshine spa experience just a short flight away in Spain.

Gone are the days of simply bringing in a make-up artist and hairstylist – brides-to-be are checking into their orthodontist months in advance of the big day to make sure they have a perfect smile in their photos. According to The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic (londonlingualbraces.com), they have seen a 30% increase in women booking in to get their teeth fixed for their wedding day.

Following on from the news that Fern Britton and Alison Hammond underwent secret weight loss surgery, SurgiCare, one of the leading cosmetic and weight loss surgery providers in the UK, has released figures showing a massive 460% increase in patients undergoing weight loss surgery since 2007.

A shocking 93 per cent of people in the UK are scared of going to the dentist, with men worse worriers than women. That’s according to a new survey of more than 1,500 dental patients carried out by the Cosmetic Dentistry Guide – the leading website that offers guidance and advice for anyone considering dental treatment.

French ‘Haute Couture’ niche spa and beauty brand Anne Sémonin is delighted to announce a new addition to its portfolio, Bodysgallen Hall Hotel and Spa, an elegant 17th Century country house hotel in Llandudno, North Wales.

Located in idyllic surroundings on the banks of the Dubai Creek and world-famous Dubai Creek Golf Course, Amara is a true sanctuary of luxury and tranquillity. A magnificent tribute to the ancient Moorish palaces, the white exterior and royal blue domes offer a welcoming entrance into this private and secluded spa, where exotic rituals have been created to stimulate the senses, soothe and rejuvenate.

The Good Spa Guide, the independent guide to UK spas and treatments, has partnered with leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com to take the online spa bookings market by storm.