Gold Fingers? How self massage can help combat cellulite
Fabafterfifty: Anti-ageing
How to look fabulous after 50!
Half a century of living doesn’t need to show in your face or body – being over 50 doesn’t mean submitting to the visible signs of age. We explore the options for face and body rejuvenation!
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Article by Linda Bird and Cherry Maslen Five minutes to spare? Try some self-massage: it’s an inexpensive way to boost your circulation and kick-start your lymphatic drainage system. You can’t underestimate the feel good power of a great massage. It’s relaxing but invigorating, and can alleviate all sorts of aches and pains. Cellulite is a pain in the backside, and massage can help with that too. One study found that massage could boost circulation and stimulate the nerves that control blood flow to your organs. Another study showed that deep mechanical massage really can help the appearance of cellulite. Massage can help boost lymphatic drainage too – helping alleviate the fluid retention that can make you look puffy and bloated. And it has been shown to decrease levels of stress hormones, which are associated with weight gain. All good reasons to invest in a regular massage treatment. If you have...
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What are the treatment options for Thread Veins?
Article by Dr Tracy Mountford Will Thread Veins Be The Scourge Of your Life this Summer? It is now the time of year you are thinking of how you may be able to disguise your unsightly leg veins! These Varicose veins and thread veins or dermal flares affect so many women and men especially in the summer, which is why most of people depending on the actual amount they havefer from prefer to keep their legs well and truly covered up, which presents its own problems on a hot sunny day! Common side effects of thread veins and varicose veins Varicose veins can often be seen on the skin. Some other common symptoms of varicose veins in the legs include: Aching pain that may get worse after sitting or standing for a long time Throbbing or cramping Heaviness Swelling Rash that’s itchy or irritated Darkening of the skin (in...
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What is a one stitch facelift and could it work for you?
Interview with Angelica Kavouni If you are concerned about your sagging jawline and tempted to have cosmetic surgery but reluctant to ‘go under the knife’ are there alternatives? I have often heard the one-stitch facelift mentioned, so asked cosmetic surgeon Angelica Kavouni if she could tell us about it, and how appropriate it would be for women in their 50s and 60s. The lighter-touch facelift One stitch facelift is a great non-invasive solution for women (and men) keen to lift sagging jowls or re-claim cheek definition How does the one stitch facelift work? A single thread (can also be more than one) is gently passed under the facial skin and anchored in the hair line, either around the temple or behind the ear. Loose skin is then lifted towards the hairline to leave smooth natural lines and, in some cases, excess skin is removed. How soon do you see the...
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Tips for having beautiful hands over 50
Article by Joyce Connor As we mature our hands need a bit more tender care. Hand care becomes as important as face care to keep them looking beautiful. Nails and hands can be cared for in lots of ways. Home manicure When doing a home manicure start by removing old polish with an acetone free nail polish remover. Rinse hands in warm water and massage a hand exfoliator all over hands and nails and around the cuticles and in-between fingers. Rinse off and pat dry. Hand exfoliator recipe Mix one tablespoon of granular white or Demerara sugar with half a tablespoon of olive oil. Spoon the mixture into the palm of dry hands and massage in well not forgetting in between the fingers. (Rinse off) Apply one drop of warm cuticle oil or cuticle cream and massage around the cuticle and nail plate. Use a cuticle tool or orange stick...
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Video Best Make-up Tips for women over 50: Primers, foundations and concealers
Tips by Ariane Poole There are so many more choices available to us in terms of make-up. But do we use the new make-up products for mature skin in the right way, or do we apply new products using old techniques. Celebrity make-up artist Ariane Poole shows us the best techniques for women over 50 for applying the latest primers, foundations, concealers and highlighters. Best way to apply Primers over 50 What is a primer? Is a primer something we actually need or is just marketing hype? What are the different sorts of primers? How do I know which primer is best for me? How does a primer enhance mature skin? Ariane answers all these questions about primers and shows the best way to apply. Choosing and appying the best foundation over 50 How do we choose the right foundation for mature skin? What’s the best type of foundation...
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Tina Richards talks about the benefits of facial exercises
Interview with Tina Richards Beauty guru and anti-ageing expert Tina Richards offers her thoughts on the various types of facial exercises and how and why they work as a part of an effective anti-ageing routine. Why are facial exercises effective? As we age the facial muscles atrophy, affecting the support structure of the face and bone loss. This in turn drags the skin down, the cheeks drop and we develop pouches, jowls and saggy skin. Our cheeks dip and the face flattens. We can lose roundness in the face, which makes us look tired, less youthful and look as though we have less vitality. Just as when we exercise muscles in the body, exercising the muscles in the face helps them increase in size, they plump and tone, lifting the cheeks. There are 15 different areas of the face we can exercise. Do we need to exercise all 15 areas of...
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Product review : Biometa Essential Serum. Could this be the best anti-ageing product?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon I had no expectations when starting to use this product. I have to confess to not even reading any of the blurb or press coverage beforehand. I am a bit of a product junkie (as one look in my bathroom will confirm) so am always keen to try anything new. The first differentiator is that the product is in fact 2 separate ones which you pump onto your hand and mix together before applying to your face. This is what almost instantly highlighted the difference to me. Although my skin felt incredibly smooth-almost glasslike, and I’m fairly convinced my pigmentation is more even, I always find it hard to be objective when looking in the mirror to determine if any product has made an actual difference. Skin significantly smoother But the back of my hands told a very specific story. Within just a few days the...
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Video: Best make-up tips for women over 50: How to choose and apply lipstick
Tips from Ariane Poole What colour lipsticks are best to choose in our 50s and beyond? What is the best way to line our lips in our 50s? Can we wear red lipstick once we reach 50? How do we deal with lipstick bleed? Why does lipstick change colour once we apply it? Ariane Poole answers all these questions in her latest video make-up tutorial. Again, I’m her camera shy model! This is only one in a series of video tutorials, we have already posted Make-up tips for eyes, and Make-up tips for cheeks. Foundation, concealer, primers and eyebrows to follow.
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Video: Best make-up tips for women over 50: How to apply blusher and bronzer
Tips from Ariane Poole Ariane continues with our series of make up tips specifically for women over 50. As we age, so does the shape of our face. Celebrity make-up artist Ariane Poole explains how we should apply our blusher on our cheeks to enhance our features, and detract from jowls and dark circles! Again , Ariane has used me as the (camera shy) model. I learnt a lot from my session with Ariane, and hope you do too. Check out the introduction to the series and Ariane’s tips for eye make-up
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Product Review: Thalgo Silicium anti-ageing skincare
Review by Fabafterfifty I’m a big fan of marine based products, so was keen to try their new Silicium range. The Slicium range in particular is targeted at skin showing loss of firmness and wrinkles. Having had Thalgo facials in France I was looking forward to seeing what effect the products for home use would have on my skin. I tried 2 products in the range – the Silicium Cream and the Silicium concentrate. The Silicium Concentrate is an intensive serum designed to be used as a one month course (to be repeated a couple of times a year) while the Silcium Cream is for daily use, morning and evening. The Silicium Cream is rich and velvety, but not too heavy and is easily absorbed . I liked the fact that it can be used morning and night, so reducing the need for separate day and night creams. After a few...
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