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The latest features from the Get The Gloss team
Skin
Niacinamide: the brilliant all rounder that your skin will thank you for
October 19th 2020
This skin barrier-boosting ingredient that's also calming on breakouts comes with the dermatologist’s seal of approval. Here's why you need it and the best places to find it >>>
Who, What, Hair
Should you be taking a hair supplement?
October 16th 2020
They can help with everything from hair fall to dandruff and brittleness, but how to know one’s right for you? We asked the experts which vitamins and minerals to look for, for thicker, fuller hair >>>
Review
The best reed diffusers to scent your home
October 15th 2020
Reed diffuser sales soared in lockdown – these are the ones we recommend investing in to keep your home smelling delightful >>>
Skin
How to know if your skincare is worth the money
October 14th 2020
After more than 20 years experience of scouring ingredients' lists, beauty editor Ingeborg van Lotringen knows how to tell a good product from an average one. She lets us in on the secrets to avoid being ripped off >>>
Beauty
Why you need a body serum as well as moisturiser
October 14th 2020
Just like your face, your body deserves a multi-step skincare routine; enter body serums, designed to energise and revive dull and dry skin >>>
Nutrition
Are we finally over the avocado?
October 13th 2020
We’ve been quite literally toasting the success of the avocado in recent years but all is not quite as wholesome as it seems where the green brunch staple is concerned. Here’s why and five vegan alternatives to try according to a registered nutritionist >>>
Health
Best foods for perimenopause and menopause: what to eat in your 40s and beyond
October 12th 2020
Feel like you've been hijacked by hormonal changes? Nutritional therapist and menopause specialist Jackie Lynch explains which foods to eat to ease your symptoms >>>
Fitness
Why trampolining could be the most effective at-home exercise
October 9th 2020
Tired of endless burpees, squats and planks? A rebounder could be the answer to all your home workout woes. Here's why and the online workouts to try >>>
Hair
Hair masks for damaged hair that really make a difference
October 7th 2020
Hair looking straggly rather than swishy? Treat your locks to these hair masks to breathe new life into dull, brittle or bleached hair >>>
Hair
We’re calling it, hot brushes are the future of styling for sleek, bouncy hair
September 30th 2020
Salon-worthy blow-dries without the price-tag and lengthy appointments? A hot brush or hot air styler is all you need >>>
Skin
Acne, rosacea, eczema, sensitivity: is your skin issue actually caused by your gut?
September 28th 2020
Gut health expert and founder of wellness brand The Beauty Chef, Carla Oates, explains the power of the gut-skin connection and why good gut health can be the missing piece of the puzzle for problem skin >>>
Skin
Is nettle venom cream the new vegan Botox?
September 25th 2020
Facialist to celebs and royals Deborah Mitchell is famous for her line-smoothing Bee Venom Mask, made with the stings of workers bees. Will her vegan Nettle Venom cream sting away you frown lines too? We tried it >>>
Health
Lipoedema: the 'heavy legs condition more than 10% of women have
September 23rd 2020
It causes thick, heavy legs, can dramatically affect your self-confidence and many of us don't know we have it. Now Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips has gone public about lipoedema, throwing the condition into the spotlight. Three women tell us what it living with it feels like >>>
Are you a sucker for skincare switching?
September 21st 2020
Nothing beats the excitement of a new product but if your shelfie looks even slightly like this, it could be the cause of your skin issues. Dr Sam Bunting explains the rise of product hopping and how to proceed with caution >>>
Mind
Why it's totally normal to feel uneasy wearing a mask
September 18th 2020
Mask anxiety is a real condition according to mental health experts and it's more common than you think. Try these 7 ways to feel better in your face covering >>>
Mind
What happens to a busy control freak on a meditation retreat?
September 14th 2020
Will Williams, has taught hundreds of people to meditate from Kate Winslet to Take That. We sent GTG editor Victoria Woodhall, and her inner control freak, on his weekend retreat. Boy did she need it – and probably so do you >>>
Health
The reasons why so many women are suffering from IBS
September 14th 2020
There's been a spike in people contacting IBS helplines since lockdown and women account for two thirds of IBS cases in the UK; leading doctor Rangan Chatterjee thinks he knows why. Here’s how to get to the root of digestive issues and ensure you’re taken seriously at the GP’s >>>
Skin
5 areas of our bodies we’re all guilty of neglecting – and how to give them some TLC
September 9th 2020
Our elbows, eyelids and rear-ends need love too, says skin expert Abigail James. Here's how to treat them >>>
Sponsored
The cream that's here to brighten post-summer skin
September 5th 2020
If you're looking to banish pigmentation and dark patches for a brighter more even complexion, Skin Doctors has a powerful solution >>>
Health
The health checks to book in for (even if you think you’re healthy)
September 3rd 2020
The notion of a general check-up has become old fashioned (in Britain at least) but there are some health checks you should never skip, even if you feel fighting fit. There are also a couple you might not need to bother with… >>>
Nutrition
How to do a post-summer healthy habits reset
September 1st 2020
Had a great summer but feeling a tad unhealthy right now? Nutritionist James Collins says the key to finding your healthy feet again is to start a ‘transition period’ (aka ‘time to reign it in’). Susannah Taylor gets on board >>>
Hair
What it's like to lose your hair as a young woman of 24
August 27th 2020
Journalist Lauren Clark first noticed her hair clogging the plughole in her mid-twenties and was devastated. She eventually found solutions - but looking at Instagram wasn't one of them!. Here's what worked for her >>>
Beauty
Hooded eyes: what can you really do about them?
August 23rd 2020
Seeing ourselves on Zoom and in face masks has made us more conscious of droopy eyelids, and has lead to a spike in search for treatments and tools. Here's what the pros recommend >>>
Skin
Fruit beauty: our pick of the fun to use fruit-infused skincare
August 22nd 2020
Our skincare regime is starting to resemble a fruit salad with strawberry, pineapple and cherry popping up in the ingredients list, but what does each of them do? >>>
Hair
How to work bold face-framing highlights at any age
August 20th 2020
A middle parting and a chunk of contrasting colour around the face - it's a look that's back from the Nineties and this time it's flattering for everyone >>>
