REVIEW: Home is where the spa is

FOR anyone who knows me, they’ll know that I like a little bit of pampering. But even prior to the horrors of 2020, popping to the salon or spa has had its challenges. There are always little things like work and children that tend to get in the way of precious “me” time. So, you…

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10,000 skincare products for cancer patients

CANCER support charity Make 2nds Count has teamed up with cancer skincare specialist Jennifer Young to give 10,000 products away during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Over the past few weeks, the Edinburgh-based organisation has asked people to nominate small charities, hospices, and cancer support groups through which it will give away products from Young’s Beauty…

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Hotel launches luxury range at its five star spa

A Glasgow hotel is launching pioneering treatments in its five star spa from Hashtag Organics ‘La Rue Verte’, a luxury skincare range derived from cannabidiol (CBD) oil. Glasgow’s most loved spa will be introducing ‘soul-soothing treatments’ using topical high quality products from the La Rue Verte skin care range , available to book from today.…

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Whisky for hair loss: does it really work?

As surprising as this may see, whisky has more uses than giving you some of the most horrific hangovers known to man. In fact, it has many benefits related to beauty; such as dealing with particularly oily skin, or hair loss. Remember – whisky is a drink primarily based on grain, generally containing corn, wheat…

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The world’s most popular facial has arrived

It’s the world’s most popular facial, with one performed somewhere around the globe every 15 seconds. And now, Edinburgh residents can see what the fuss is all about for themselves, as the multi-award-winning Dr Nestor’s Medical & Cosmetic Centre brings the HydraFacial to its in-clinic offering this November. Launching at the clinic’s in-house skin health…

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Prepare your skin for the change of season

Lynsey Baird, manager of Edinburgh’s Yuu Beauty shares her top tips to ensure that you and your skin are ready for the change in seasons and continue to look your best as summer fades and autumn kicks in. 1. Now that autumn is here, it’s important to take care of your skin. If you have…

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An indulgence to help beat the darker nights

As the nights slowly get darker and autumn creeps in – it’s essential to keep the happy vibes flowing. A five star award-winning spa at Blythswood Square in Glasgow is offering those missing the longer nights the chance to indulge themselves in the more pleasurable things in life. The luxury location in the heart of…

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A relaxing break to help revive body and mind

There’s a chance to embrace health and fitness on a unique wellness weekend next month. A Revive Weekend is taking place from 7-9 September in Edinburgh, with Charlotte Holmes. Charlotte is a multi-talented fitness and yoga instructor, fitness model, former Miss England and starred in Britain’s Next Top Model and MTVs Beach Body SOS –…

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