Skin Care

With last year’s washout summer the wettest in 93 years, we’re all hoping that a long, hot summer is on its way in 2008. But as the sun starts to shine many of us lack the skin confidence to bare all. And to make matters worse, at a time when the body is most under scrutiny, the sun, sea and sand can wreak their own havoc on the skin, triggering conditions such as prickly heat and causing sunburn.

British parents are confused about the need to protect their children in the sun, despite the fact that children and teenagers in the UK have the highest rates of skin cancers of any European country. That’s the warning from the British Association of Dermatologists today, to mark the start of Sun Awareness Week.

Whether you’re looking for a cheeky little peck or a full on smooch get your lips in tip-top condition for this year’s July 6th National Kissing Day with the luscious Hempz Herbal Lip Balm. No-one wants to get up close and personal with dry, chapped lips, so put this secret weapon in action to leave your lips looking and feeling irresistibly kissable.

Bronzed and beautiful are no longer two words that fit together in the eyes of teenagers across the UK - 65 per cent now believe that having a suntan can make you look ‘chavvy’, which is definitely not the look fashion-conscious teens are going for!

Having a baby is an amazing experience for most women. But some of the ways that it can change your body are not always to be embraced. For instance, the radiant glow you enjoy during pregnancy can be overshadowed by the development of much-dreaded stretchmarks – an online survey for Babyworld, for instance, suggests 32 per cent of new mums 'absolutely hate' their stretchmarks, with just five per cent seeing them as a mark of their motherhood.

You’ve heard the horror stories of unqualified nurses and beauty therapists performing Botox and filler injections. With over 60 different fillers available in the UK versus the handful legalised in the US, it’s no wonder there is so much controversy about what injectible to choose and who to administer it.

Victoria Beckham is shunning botox injections and opting instead for a natural wrinkle buster - Himalayan goji berries. The Spice Girl has reportedly told friends she doesn't want to have a frozen face like the rest of Hollywood, and has been munching on the exotic berry to smooth out her skin. Goji berries contain linoleic acid, an essential fat that plumps up the skin and makes it look smoother and younger, and they contain 500 times more vitamin C than oranges* - the ultimate natural de-wrinkler!

There should be a real concern in the UK over the standard of medical care in the Cosmetic Surgery industry. Unlike the rest of Europe, the UK doesn't regulate Cosmetic Surgery.

New research from Boots reveals British Mums want to turn back the years this Mother’s Day. Sales figures released by Boots show that anti-ageing skincare products – like the cult beauty serum No7 Protect & Perfect - have been flying off the shelves in the run up to Mother’s Day.

After the amazing success of the No7 Protect & Perfect Beauty Serum in 2007, Boots has responded to demand from the British female population and has launched an entire Protect & Perfect skincare regime.