Summer

Whether you're strolling around the park or lying on a tropical beach, you're exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. While some sun exposure is good for us – it provides vitamin D and increases serotonin levels (the happy hormone) – too much can cause burning and lead to skin damage. Of course, the easiest way to avoid over-exposure is to cover up and limit time spent in the sun; but...

Is it possible to protect your skin and get your glow on? For us Brits, being told not to sunbathe is up there with limiting ourselves to one sangria on the first night of our holiday – it’s just not going to happen. And who...

It may seem challenging to look glamorous when you’re staying in a tent at a festival, a long way from the nearest bathroom, but it’s not impossible to try and feel your best. Traditionally, festivals may not be the most beauty-friendly events, but we’re here...

Summer is here – hooray! But that long overdue sunshine can really take its toll on skin, sapping it of moisture and leaving us looking dull and dehydrated. Luckily, we’ve got a heap-load of natural solutions. Skin that holds its moisture will look healthier and...

Make your very own mosquito spray with essential oils and keep the bugs at bay. Apply your spray between sunset and sunrise as this is when mosquitoes are most active. Store your spray in an airtight spritz bottle, preferably in a cool, dark place. Heat,...

Switch off from the start of your hols with these top tips to unwind A quarter of all Brits take around five days to switch off on holiday, with a fifth of us saying it’s so hard to disconnect from work we never completely relax...

Whether you’re jetting off for some much-needed winter sun or soaking up the rays back in good old Blighty, safe tanning is a something that’s even the most enthusiastic of sun-worshippers is taking on board. While fair-skins and redheads need to be uber careful, there...

Summer’s here bringing great weekends of having a laugh with friends and family, days out and maybe the odd festival. However, despite the vast increase in healthier food options available recently, it’s easy to give into temptation and eat greasy, stodgy foods that are high...

Just as you’d tailor your clothes for the season, your beauty and skin care should be adapted to the season too As the weather gets warmer, it’s a good idea to spare a thought to your beauty regime. The makeup that gets you through the...

Have your best family break yet with our no-nonsense guide That desperately needed holiday is finally within reach! But are you guilty of these health-busting holiday crimes? 1. There's not long to go, so you're feeding the family... a) Bread and water. You've saving up...

Whether you're strolling around the park or lying on a tropical beach, you're exposed to the sun’s harmful rays. While some sun exposure is good for us – it provides vitamin D and increases serotonin levels (the happy hormone) – too much can cause burning...

If you want your skin to be in tip-top condition during the summer months, you need to use sunscreen several times a day to protect it from the sun’s harmful UV rays, drink plenty of water to keep hydrated, and try to incorporate some skin-boosting...

In the summer, it’s essential to apply sunscreen to protect your skin from sun damage. But fighting the harmful effects of the sun doesn’t end with SPF sun cream. Eating nourishing, hydrating food could also provide protection from the inside out. Read on to find...