“My name is Maximus Decimus Meridius…” Who could forget that famous line, immortalised by Russell Crowe in the cinematic masterpiece Gladiator, directed by Ridley Scott? No? Not into Gladiator movies or the rise and fall of the Roman Empire?  You’re here for skincare advice, right? And what would Maximus Decimus Meridius know about that? What […] The post Going to the Max with Spirulina Maxima! appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

Not all Vitamin A derivatives are created equal. Any skincare company promising to smooth out wrinkles, eliminate brown spots or pigmentation, or even clear up acne will (or should) include some form of Vitamin A in its product range.  Choosing the right Vitamin A for your skin can be confusing as not all Vitamin A […] The post Vitamin A for your skin – Activate your youth enzymes! appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

When I ponder the case for non-surgical cosmetic treatments like injectables, I often think of celebrities, young and not so young, dissatisfied with their appearance and the less-than-natural results they seem to end up with for all the world to see.  When a cosmetic procedure is a little less than subtle, if you’re a celebrity […] The post A New Era has Emerged in Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments. appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

Niacinamide; the quiet achiever. Many brands will offer a plethora of miracle ingredients for you to ponder. But in truth, we can narrow down the ingredients that truly support your skin, not to hundreds but a mere handful providing significant improvement to your skin. One such ingredient is niacinamide. And while it’s not a miracle […] The post Niacinamide: A must have in your beauty routine. appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

At the remarkable age of 86, Jane Fonda embodies a steadfast defiance against societal stereotypes of ageing, proving that age is no barrier to vitality or relevance. “You know, you can be really old at 60, and you can be really young at 85.” As an acclaimed actress, fervent activist, and fitness guru who, in […] The post Becoming Jane Fonda: The Ageless Activist. appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

In the Charles Dickens novel “Oliver Twist,” we meet a young orphan named Jack Dawkins, better known as the Artful Dodger. Living on the busy streets of 19th-century Victorian London with charm and guile, he survives by pickpocketing, relying on his wits in an unforgiving world.  Within our bodies lies a similar bustling metropolis, where […] The post Free Radicals: The Artful Dodgers. appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

Finally, the day has come, and you’ve decided to take the leap to rejuvenate your ageing skin and invest in a non-invasive aesthetic treatment. Your hopes are high; you’ve done your homework, and it’s come down to three devices recommended for the task at hand; more youthful skin. Of course, in your search for an […] The post Vitamin C: Boosting Collagen Creation Post-Laser Rejuvenation appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

Here we go again. Promises, promises. Alright, you’ve told yourself this before, and now here you go again. The diet starts tomorrow, just after this last piece of cake, or you’re just going to finish off all the treats left from Christmas… then you’ll start? Truly, you tell yourself, the diet really does START TOMORROW! […] The post The diet starts tomorrow! appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

While solo travelling through Europe, I met a woman named Joan. Initially, a brief exchange at Turin Porta Susa Stazione, Italy, while embarking on a fast train destined for Paris.  Orderly chaos on the way to London. Catching a fast train in Europe is both orderly and chaotic. With your carriage number illuminated on the […] The post Solo Travelling through Europe appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more

In my career as a skin therapist, the emphasis on combating ageing has been constant. However, with time, I’ve found a shift in my perspective; I want to highlight the true nature of our skin—resilient, protective, and vital for overall health and how nurturing skin health with skincare is the solution to better skin, with […] The post Nurturing Skin Health with Skincare appeared first on The Beauty Issue ..read more