Health & Beauty

The benefits of…. rosemary and thyme

Not only the title of a TV drama, but two effective medicinal herbs; Rosemary boosts the immune and circulatory systems, promotes hair growth and improves memory. A study showed that smelling rosemary essential oil improved pupils' exam results by up to 7%. Thyme helps fight respiratory infections and is an effective remedy for colds, coughs and sore throats. For treatment, drink fresh thyme tea with honey and lemon served hot to benefit from inhaling the vapour. Gina Webley MNIMH, Medical Herbalist www.ginawebleyherbalist.com

10 (PAINFUL) BEAUTY BLUNDERS

1 Burns from a hair tool 2 Squeezing spots 3 Sunburn 4 Poking yourself in the eye with a mascara wand 5 Breaking a nail really far down 6 Getting shampoo in your eye 7 Banging an acrylic nail 8 Razor burns 9 Peeling off a face mask 10 Cracking chapped lips

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What's your best beauty advice for 2020 to maintain great skin?

I would always advise to remove all makeup and cleanse before bedtime. Waking up with a fresh clean complexion is the best start to the day. Never forget to wash your face at night, ensuring you remove all of your makeup regardless of how tired you are. Skin cleansers will gently remove surface dirt, pollution, makeup and colour pigment particles from your skin especially your foundations, which can seep into your pores! Massage your chosen face oil, cream or foam cleanser into the skin removing all product, to the hairline, with a sponge or a facial washcloth. Use warm not hot water to rinse, to ensure no damage to the skins delicate surface. Avoid baby wipes at all costs, they will not clean the skin thoroughly and can dry the skin's surface, and can even age the skin. Complete your night time skincare routine with a hydrating mist and moisturiser chosen specifically for your skin type. Cheryl Huggins - cherylhuggins.com

Everyday stress busters

With a study by Eos Scientific revealing that more than a fifth of Brits work more than 50 hours a week, leading to increases in cases of stress, anxiety and depression, here are 20 tried and tested stress busting tips in light of this month’s Stress Awareness Month.

1. Talk to someone – call a friend for a chat 2. Have a bath and let the bubbles relax you 3. Go for a walk: getting some fresh air will do you good 4. Meditate – and focus on being mindful 5. Get a hug from someone 6. Do something creative and get in touch with your arty side 7. Watch your favourite programme 8. Book an overnight stay or mini trip 9. Declutter and clear the mind 10. Dance it out with your favourite tunes 11. Cook or bake a favourite meal 12. Listen to a podcast 13. Read a book or a magazine 14. Have a digital detox and switch off the phone 15. Write down your thoughts – keep a journal 16. Make a gratitude list 17. Eat good fruit and veg 18. Create a vision board 19. Write down a list of your good points 20. Forgive yourself and others

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