Charcoal is the new black – it’s been popping up in everything from Croissants and Lattés to Toothpaste and Face Masks, accompanied by the claims of detoxing, whitening and purifying. What is it? Yes it is a block of…
We are all familiar with the effects of excessive amounts of refined sugar. This has encouraged a move towards artificial sweeteners, where advertising can now include the word ‘Diet’ or ‘Zero Cal’ on its enticing labels. When it comes…
In my latest article for Beauty By The Geeks, I put Ren Flash Anti-Pollution Mist under the microscope, to see if it really does deliver on its claims of protecting our faces from our daily commute. Ingredients Aqua (Water)‑,…
Skincare supplementation has always been popular, however only recently has uptake of the liquid form really taken off on a mass scale. I was sent some samples of Skinade and thought I would investigate the hype: What is it? A…
Despite the 4 hour road trip from London (2 hours by train), I recently seized the opportunity to clear my lungs and venture up North for a luxury spa escape in Ribby Hall Village – yes, an entire spa…
Having launched in Vauxhall with bookings being made up to 10pm, 7 days a week (including a waiting list for ‘overnight floats’), FloatWorks seems to be rapidly achieving its plight to foster a new trend on the wave of…
What is Kefir? It’s a nutritious, natural probiotic source that’s effectively made from fermented milk. It’s similar to yoghurt but has more of a drinking-yoghurt consistency. Cows milk or goats milk are traditionally used (coconut milk if you prefer dairy…
Whether you’re male or female, Nivea Post Shave Balm is something you should be adding to your wishlist. It’s being used by both girls and guys alike, albeit for very different purposes.
Who are the Junior Doctors? In the UK, anyone below consultant level is a ‘junior’. This is a misleading term in itself because some juniors have been working for over ten years. Most commonly, you will complete two foundation…
By law, packaged foods must be labeled with calorie contents, ingredients and slogans that satisfy the advertising standards authorities – so we must be well informed consumers when it comes to what we are buying correct? Well not as much…
In the run up to Easter we have a guest post from Dorothea Hoffmann, all about the not so sweet facts behind the sugar industry. This is highly relevant seeing as the UK Government recently passed a 5% sugar tax…
