summer

• 21 All night long
  Although the summer is fast running out, there's still plenty of opportunity for a late break, and when good weather combines with good company, you don't want to have to worry about the staying power...

• 22 What to do about sunburn
  We all know we should use sun screen lotion in the summer, but sometimes things don't go quite as they should. Maybe it was a cloudy day when you sat outside in a sleeveless top and didn't notice your...

• 23 Watch out for bug bites!
  Some people seem to have a natural insect repellent and never suffer from bug bites, while others only have to step into the garden in the summer and they start to itch. If you're one of this second group,...

• 24 Keeping in the swim
  Swimming is one of the great pleasures of summer: as well as being a fun sport, it helps combat the effects of the sweltering heat. However, it's worth taking a number of simple precautions to make those...

• 25 Fresh ideas for hot days
  Even Jane Austen, that most genteel of English ladies, complained that the hot weather kept her “in a continual state of inelegance.” It's certainly true that when temperatures rise, tempers...

• 26 Mission: a healthy glow, not shiny skin
  Most of us long for the summer to come, but when it's here it brings a number of problems, not least for those of us whose skin tends to be greasy. The heat sends the sebaceous glands out of control, ...

• 27 Flying beauty tips
  If you're lucky enough to be heading off for an exotic holiday this summer, the chances are that it's preceded by a plane journey, maybe even quite a long fight. So, you've treated yourself to some new...

• 28 Tired legs: make time for massage
  There's nothing like taking long walks on the beach, either wading the shallow salt-water or on the sand, to relax and tone your legs. But when the heat rises and you aren't by the sea, you'll probably...

• 29 It's summer: your hair is under attack!
  When summer comes, it brings with it the chance give your hair a break. Hair dryer and curling irons are put to one side and it's easy to opt for a more natural sun-streaked look rather than race to retouch...

• 30 Does sun tan protect your skin?
  The summer brings with it strappy tops, sleeveless dresses and chic swimsuits, and you're probably already at work on your tan. Hopefully you haven't forgotten the importance of starting off gradually...

• 31 Five simple summer beauty tips
  We've all been looking forward to the summer - not least because it brings the holidays! Not only does it give us a chance to break with the routine of the rest of the year, but it's a season replete with...

• 32 The water's lovely: 10 reasons to swim
  Swimming is the perfect summer sport: when the mercury rises, what better way to cool off than to  take a refreshing dip? It doesn't matter whether it's at the beach, river or pool, the long sunny...

• 33 How much water does your body need?
  The exact figure depends on health, sex, age, lifestyle and the climate we live in, but on average, our bodies are 65% water. And each day we lose around two and a half litres of water through urine (1500...

• 34 Summer hair care
  In recent years, we've become hyper-sensitive about using sun lotion, creams and moisturisers and generally taking good care of our skin, but we don't tend to lavish so much attention on our hair. Your...

• 35 Hayfever help: top tips to stop you sneezing this summer
  The sun is out, the temperature’s up, but, unfortunately so’s the grass pollen count. Which means that as we try to make the most of the beautiful weather, the hayfever sufferers among us will...

• 36 Get glowing into autumn with instant radiance boosters
  Your summer glow may be starting to fade, but there are plenty of ways to give your skin an instant boost without booking an autumn break in St Tropez… Start with Soap & Glory Glow Job, £7.99. Squeeze...

• 37 The magical makeover marvel for truly fabulous feet…
  The TUC may be attempting to ban high heels in the workplace, but for many women, it’s not equality that immediately springs to mind when slipping on strappy sandals in the summer months; it’s...

• 38 Perfume for the patriot: new scent conjures up essence of England
  Ah, the sweet smell of an English summer: a newly mown lawn, camomile tea, salty sea air… The heady whiff of nostalgia has been bottled for the first time with a new scent that’s been created...

• 39 What skin needs for summer: keep your complexion glowing year-round
  You’d think the heat of the sun would make summer the most drying time for skin. But the harsh winds and central heating of winter are far more testing, says one of Britain’s foremost dermatologists,...

• 40 How to have a fashionable face this summer, with our guide to hot new looks
  If you feel like injecting a little more fun into your make-up routine this summer, there are plenty of bright shades and fresh textures to liven up your complexion. We asked The Body Shop make-up artist...