Now the clocks have gone forward, the nights are getting longer, the birds are singing and the daffs are popping up in the garden, we’re all thinking of summer; well we certainly are - Lizzie & I have spent a few months getting our legs ready for summer!

Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It’s found in skin, muscles, bones, blood vessels, digestive system and tendons. It’s what helps give our skin strength and elasticity, along with replacing dead skin cells.

As we get older we tend to loose hair and noticeably, our once Cara Delevingne brows now look rather sparse. As a make-up artist I know the importance that brows have on framing the face amongst many things.

This week marks Eating Disorders Awareness Week, a subject very close to my heart - as I’ve had my own battle with the disease. Like the menopause, it’s something of a taboo subject, and yet it affects 1 in 3 adults in the U.K. - and 15% of them are middle-aged women. 

Not only do Essentials smell incredible and have a great influence on our senses, the properties and benefits of different oils also make them versatile and can help improve an abundance of health issues.

As we get older, the skin on our face generally gets thinner and we may lose weight on our face. Due to lack of sleep and thinning skin, most of us tend to notice the appearance of dark circles under the eye.

My go-to look for a night out is a Smokey eye and a nude lip.

When January hits us after the excesses of Xmas and New Year we immediately think to detox our bodies, diet, hit the dry January/february button, juice everything in sight… the lot!

As we get older our skin tone changes so wearing a bolder shade suits us and gives us that feeling of visibility that we need. 

Being a make-up artist who is keen on Organic. Natural and Clean cosmetics and skincare I’m glad to see this trend really growing and filtering into the mainstream making them affordable and accessible to all.

Massage that is safe, friendly and professional is incredibly therapeutic and relaxing.

I believe that looking after the skin on your body as well as your face will not only make you look better but feel better.