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While sunbeds emit a bright light, any minimal boost in mood “is completely counteracted by the risk of skin cancer,” Dr Esdaile notes. Far healthier, is the use of UV-free light boxes for SAD, a.k.a SAD lamps that use white light with a built-in UV filter. These are specially designed to mimic natural sunlight (without

I’ve watched Love Island since its inception. Way back in 2015, when the cast chain-smoked and didn’t know the fame that awaited them. It has never been a ‘good’ show, however you wish to define that word. It is not ‘high-brow’, it is not morally sound, it is not even the first of its kind.

Having only ever really used pink tone blushes, I was intrigued to try Dior’s Rosy Glow in Mahogany. I really didn’t know what to expect with this, thinking this particular shade might work better as a bronzer or contour on me. However, on application as I would a usual blush I was pleasantly surprised! A highly

I realise that Barbiecore is having a major moment right now, and it’s more or less associated with certain shades of pink ranging from bubblegum to magenta. But if you’re anything like me (read: over 40 years old), you very much associate Barbie with an additional non-pink hue: peach. Peaches ‘N Cream Barbie was an

I think that’s why I blamed myself for what Andrew did to me for a very long time. In my mind, it was my fault because I had agreed to have sex with him in the first place. I lived with that denial, ignorance, minimisation – whatever you want to call it – for a

“Once you have tackled a few smaller places you will feel the benefits and how good it feels being all tidy then you will want to move onto the larger cupboards and wardrobes. Remember it’s not a race, so take your time and be thorough. Once you are on a roll your home will be

For anyone with any sort of disordered relationship with food or exercise, or anyone who leans towards more obsessive behaviour, this could trigger some potentially dangerous habits. And while the challenge states it is for “mental toughness” rather than anything to do with weight loss, the idea of taking daily ‘transformational’ photos certainly suggests a

Pros: Vegan, non-GMO and free from common allergens. Cons: N/A 17. Best probiotic for digestive problems California Gold Nutrition LactoBif 30 Probiotics Dosage: 1 capsule per day. Why we love it: Armed with 8 different strains of bacteria that are beneficial for your gut health, this product is perfect for anyone who’s looking to relieve

Back in September 2022, Madonna surprised TikTok fans when she revealed her new red hair colour, a drastic change from the blonde shade we’ve become accustomed to. Back then, her hair was pin-straight and cascaded toward her hips, but now, almost a year later, all those inches of hair have been chopped into a shaggy

Paid period leave has been on our minds lately – earlier this year, Spain introduced it, joining countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, South Korea and Zambia in offering women respite when the cramps, hormones, migraines (or whatever it is that your periods do to you) gets to be too much. And yet, experts are

Pros: The rechargeable battery-powered fan will work for up to nine hours before it needs to be plugged in and it also has three adjustable wind speeds. Cons: Cannot be used as a USB desk fan. Customers are saying: This portable neck fan provides instant relief and is good value for money. Save money on

Ready to make some summer beauty swaps? As temperatures begin to climb (albeit slowly), it’s time to switch up your beauty routine and swap out the heavy hitters for lightweight formulas that truly go the distance. In summer, the goal is natural makeup and luminous skin that looks well-rested and glow-y. And while this doesn’t

Step 6 – Selfie After the treatment the aesthetician applied some SPF so I could take my selfie and go about my day. As soon as I looked in the mirror I did notice a natural glow, but things got even better over the following days Post treatment thoughts: Usually being in the office or

TikTok is really the hub of trends and innovations. Everyday we get put on a new makeup, skin or hair hack that will make our lives just that bit easier, or make beauty more fun than it already is. This week’s viral beauty moment has transcended the social media apps and is being dubbed by

Is ketamine safe? Ketamine has some pretty brutal side effects: Dr Martin Preston, founder of Delamare rehabilitation clinic, says: Ketamine is an incredibly dangerous drug that can have serious short and long-term side effects on the mind and the body. The illicit party drug has extremely powerful hallucinogenic effects, known as entering a ‘k-hole’. “The drug

Elle Fanning is continuing to turn heads in Los Angeles after dominating the red carpet at Cannes Film Festival. Throughout May, Fanning made headlines with a series of eye-catching looks on the Croisette—from a bespoke Alexander McQueen gown to a silver Paco Rabanne party look with sculptural nipple covers. Her looks off the red carpet

At the start of June 2020, I hastily tweeted my 6,000 followers. “Happy Pride Month! Probably a good time to mention I am bisexual. I’ve known since I was 13 when I realised I had a crush on both Claire Danes AND Robbie Williams. NBD” But it was a big deal. I outed myself to

After announcing she was pregnant in March, the arrival of Lindsay Lohan‘s baby seems to be fast approaching. She shared some informal photos of her pregnancy on Instagram at her baby shower, and now comes the cover star moment for both mother and bump for Allure magazine. Presumably shot a while ago, Lindsay says she

Hailey Bieber tapped an unlikely source for her latest look: The closet of her husband, Justin Bieber. On Tuesday, June 6, the model shared an outfit-of-the-day pic to her Instagram Story. In the photo, Bieber is wearing a blue and pink striped crewneck T-shirt, a cream shacket with a brown collar, and white cotton shorts