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Facial Exercises – the 10 minute workout that can take years off how you look

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-05-18T08:41:38+00:00

So, you’ve booked the course of SkinBase Facials and you’re adhering to the 8 step rules (see them here) but you’d like to do something between treatments to help tighten and brighten your skin. Look no further as we give you a simple exercise that’s been proven to take years off how you look…

Frock of the week - Eva Longoria

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-05-17T09:51:16+00:00

How could you not love the old school glamour of Eva's dress at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival.

Cannes may be about movies, but any Hollywood starlet knows that it is also the perfect place to dazzle on the red carpet with Eva Longoria, Lana Del Ray and Diane Kruger pulling out all the stops on the first night of the International Film Festival.

Take a look at a few more stunning creations here...

SkinBase Beauty Therapist Spotlight – Charlie Codd

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-05-16T10:40:49+00:00

We love all our SkinBase beauty therapists and think it’s time to show off some of the incredible results they’re having using the SkinBase microdermabrasion facial.

This week our special beauty spotlight shines brightly on a relatively new SkinBase recruit – Charlie Codd. At 23 years old, Charlie has been studying beauty for almost 6 years now – going it alone and taking on a SkinBase microdermabrasion system in February of this year.

Since then, Charlie’s client base has almost doubled, and it’s easy to see why! Her before and after shots are really quite incredible so we decided to do a 5 minute interview to find out a little more about why she chose SkinBase and how well it’s working for her…

How do I get rid of acne & acne scarring?

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-05-11T08:00:09+00:00

Acne scarring really is just completely unfair. First off you had to live through the stress and worry caused by spots and then you’re left with unsightly marks which act as a constant reminder.

We’’ve got some tips and ideas to explain a little more about acne scarring and hopefully give you a push in the right direction as to how to minimise it going forward.

Good luck!

Harpar's Bazaar top beauty secret...

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-05-10T16:21:47+00:00

Courtesy of one of our all time favourite beauty magazines, we spotted this to die for look on the HB Beauty Tip page.

Beauty secret: The dark lip (as seen on the stunning Camilla Belle)

Find out how to perfect this look here...

10 ways to boost self-esteem - the art of positivity

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-05-10T14:08:12+00:00

Lets face it, we could all do with a boost of positive attitude every now and then. Perhaps you’ve had a rough week at work, maybe a friend or family member is being unsupportive, or is it the case that you’re just feeling a little bit sorry for yourself?

Whatever the reasons, we’ve searched the web and pulled together a list of ten ‘positivity boosters’ that are bound to get you feeling your sprightly self once more. Enjoy!

Secrets to glowing skin – a beauty journalist’s guide

Anjana_SkinBase — 2012-05-08T19:53:03+00:00

Our top Beauty Journalist, Anjana Gosai is back guest blogging for SkinBase once again. This time talking about how to get a wonderfully healthy glowing skin. Over to Anjana...

Achieving a glowing complexion is, for many of us, the holy grail of beauty – something we are always striving for, as it can help us look younger and healthier.

My inbox is constantly full of emails from readers looking for advice on how to attain a radiant complexion or balance out uneven skin.

There are several things you can do to achieve a healthy, luminous glow. Follow these tips and get on the fast track to brighter skin.

Celebrate delicious seasonal asparagus - a beauty lovers dream

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-05-01T08:01:50+00:00

Our latest blog is a nod to the super delicious, new season asparagus. We have lovely blog, Emerald Street to thanks for this weeks recipe, Asparagus, al forno with cherry tomoatoes and basil.

Need a little more convincing? Eaten regularly, asparagus packs an almighty punch to diseases such as cancer and heart disease as well as boosting your immune system - you might also be keen to learn that the levels of vitamin C and E present in this miracle vegetable make it great for skin, nails and hair!

Enjoy this delicious recipe...

Holiday travel beauty tips – land looking lovely…

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-04-30T15:13:14+00:00

We’re forever being asked the best tips for looking and feeling gorgeous and fresh upon arriving at holiday destinations. We’ve all been there – waking early, having a few drinks at the airport, scoffing fast food or sweets, waiting for our delayed transportation, feeling and looking exhausted with our skin as parched as sandpaper.

Our mission is to arm you with the very best travel beauty tips on looking and feeling fresh as a daisy upon reaching your destination.

SkinBase beauty quotes - this week from Gwyneth Paltrow

Amy_SkinBase — 2012-04-27T15:45:24+00:00

Every week we'll be publishing one of our favourite quotes on beauty, fashion and life so you can share the inspiration with family and friends.

This weeks short but sweet quote comes from Gwyneth Paltrow, a full time mum who somehow manages to juggle kids with a blossoming career and increasingly glowing good looks.

"Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin. That, or a kick-ass red lipstick" ~ Gwyneth Paltrow

Easy for you to say, Gwyn.