How the stars stay in shape: TV personality Sinitta "In the morning I combine spinach, spirulina, blueberries and a pear for sweetness with a scoop of protein powder and water to make a filling,…
How the stars stay in shape: TV presenter Emma Griffiths "I use light weights to elongate the muscles and cycle and do lots of rowing on the machines, which works your upper body while exercising your legs…
How the stars stay in shape: singer Liz McLarnon "I was obsessed with crisps and ate four bags a day. So I asked my mum Jan, a hypnotherapist, to hypnotise me and I haven't touched a bag since. But…
Skincare: Get the measure of your holiday beauty kit If you're planning to save weight on airline baggage allowances by decanting your favourite beauty unguents into smaller pots, remember not to fill…
Complexion perfection: Give concealer the perfect, lasting finish Whether you want to disguise spots, blemishes or undereye bags, you also want the confidence to know the result will last. The best way is to apply…
Eyecare: Keep it cool to avoid puffy eyes If you suffer from hayfever or other allergies, stick a pot of eye gel in the fridge then wrap it in foil and keep it with you, dabbing a little…
Skincare: Prep well to keep that just-applied look Whatever the weather, everyone wants make-up that appears fresh throughout the day. That means avoiding an oily or sweaty face and retaining that…
Complexion perfection: The secrets of powder perfection Except with the over-60s, powder seems to have lots its way in British beauty routines – many feel it makes make-up look caked-on, which can add on…
Spas and treatments: Time your facials carefully If you only have facials occasionally, make sure you have your last treatment at least ten days before an occasion where it's important you look your…
Colour and care: Single shampoo Want to hold on to your hair colour for longer? Shampoo only once when you wash, says Boots' haircare adviser Stewart Long. Each shampoo removes a…
Health: Keep water warm We all know how essential water is to maintaining a healthy body and clear skin. But keep your daily intake at room temperature – or, even better,…
Wellbeing: A fragrant happiness fix Smells stimulate the limbic part of the brain, which deals with memory and emotion. So give yourself a happiness fix by seeking out aromas that…
Colour and care: Hair loss test If you're worried the amount of hair you're losing is unusual, here's a simple test: pull your hair between finger and thumb and if more than five…
Health: Keep eyes shining bright Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss are renowned for their trendsetting taste in sunnies. Let's hope they apply the same good sense to their children. The…
Fitness and exercise: Walk off the pain If you're prone to aches and pains after resistance training, finish your session with a brisk walk – it stimulates blood flow which helps get rid…
Nails, hands and feet: Keeping tootsies clean Grubby feet don't exactly add to the Jimmy Choo experience, but they can't help picking up dirt when you've wrapped them in strappy sandals to pound…
Wellbeing: Tastier water If you'd like to drink more water to enable your body to function at its best, but resent spending pounds every day on bottled brands, you can make…
Health: hayfever hints Did you know that for optimum results from your hayfever treatments you should really start using them a couple of weeks before the onset of the…
Anti-aging: Don't get exposed Use daily SPF protection on the upper chest, as well as the face – it's just as exposed (unless you're into polo necks), but is thin and…
Spas and treatments: Everyone needs a good scrub "Scrubbing the dead skin off not only smoothes away lumps and bumps, it helps moisturiser sink in faster, since it doesn't get stuck on top of dry,…