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The latest features from the Get The Gloss team
Skin
Having acne doesn't mean I'm unhealthy or lazy, so why do people judge me?
June 16th 2021
Acne sufferer Dr Anjali Mahto is fed up with being judged for what is a medical skin condition. If we don't wise up to pervasive myths, about acne, we're part of the problem >>>
Wellbeing
Should we spend as much on toothpaste as we do on skincare?
June 15th 2021
A wave of premium toothpaste has arrived in the last few months, but do we really need £20+ oral care? Dentists weigh in >>>
Skin
How to choose and use SPF properly - what skin experts want you to know
June 14th 2021
From knowing how long your SPF really lasts, whether or not to put moisturiser on first and whether chemical or mineral is better, our expert doctors tell you all your need to know for healthy summer skin >>>
Skin
Sunburn: accidentally got it? Here's what to do
June 14th 2021
Applied SPF liberally but still been caught out? Here’s how to deal with sunburn in the short and long term for maximum damage limitation >>>
Fitness
Summer legs challenge: these 6-moves will get you shorts-ready
June 12th 2021
Just 30 minutes 3 times a week will challenge your legs and butt for strength and tone. Join personal trainer Caroline's Circuits summer legs workout >>>
Recipe
Madeleine Shaw’s summer pitta recipe is our new go-to WFH lunch
June 10th 2021
Enjoy the delicious taste of summer with this pesto, roasted vegetables and grilled cherries flatbread. >>>
Skin
Like your facial suncream with a hint of colour? These are the newest and best tinted SPFs
June 9th 2021
These sunscreens give you a subtle hint of colour and skincare benefits too. Find your match with our edit. >>>
Sense and Sensitivity
How to stop prickly heat and heat rash from ruining your summer
June 8th 2021
If heat rash is making life a living hell, read on for the experts' (and sufferers') advice on what causes prickly heat, how to get rid of heat rash and how to keep your cool with these remedies and treatments >>>
Nutrition
The low GI fruit that can help fight hayfever
June 8th 2021
Strawberries are in season which means they’re highest in health benefits, especially if pollen is getting up your nose right now. Nutritional therapist Jackie Lynch on the surprising pluses of this most British of fruits >>>
Sponsored
Kiehl's just launched a new reward scheme and it's so easy to rack up points!
June 7th 2021
For every 120 points you earn you receive a £10 voucher – here's how to get the points >>>
Health
4 balance challenges to help you live longer
June 5th 2021
How long you can balance for is an indicator of how long you'll live, says Dr Michael Mosley. We tried four challenges to improve our balance – and hopefully our lifespan! >>>
Health
We should all be taking omega 3 supplements, according to the experts
June 4th 2021
For clearer skin, reduced anxiety and better sleep, fish oil is the one capsule you shouldn’t skip >>>
Review
Dry body oils - the fastest way to moisturise in the morning
June 4th 2021
More lightweight and fast-absorbing than rich body creams, a dry body oil is the perfect fix for dry skin when short on time. Here’s our ultimate edit >>>
Recipe
Jamie Oliver's Grilled Apricot Salad Recipe
June 3rd 2021
Make a delicious Italian salad with Jamie Oliver's bright and fruity recipe >>>
Skin
The expert edit: 8 skincare and wellness essentials celebrity facialist Shane Cooper always uses
June 2nd 2021
Maya Jama, Lily Allen and Phoebe Dynevor all have Shane Cooper on speed-dial, but what does he use on his own face? Here he shares his beauty must-haves >>>
Makeup
The best eye glosses and how to wear them
June 1st 2021
Far from being a ‘flash in the pan’ teenage beauty crush, eye gloss is an easy peasy makeup trend that grown women can get on board with >>>
Nutrition
Dr Michael Mosley: should you take supplements when you’re trying to lose weight?
May 28th 2021
It’s easy to miss out on key vitamins and minerals if you’re cutting calories. The doctor behind Channel 4’s The 21 Day Body Transformation and Fast 800 Diet explains how to make sure you’re getting enough >>>
Wellbeing
Can mood patches help with headaches, anxiety and sleeplessness?
May 28th 2021
Promising portable healing benefits that last all day, these pick-me-up stickers are the wellness trend to try now >>>
Wellbeing
I'm 50 and look much younger. But a health test said I'm 56!
May 28th 2021
Beauty director Ingeborg Van Lotringen, looks after her health and her skin and thought she had good genes. But a biological ageing test had a shock in store... >>>
Mind
PTSD may be more common than we think. How do you know if you have it?
May 28th 2021
Two high-profile young women went public this week to share their experience of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and it's on the rise. Here's what to know >>>
Mind
Can tapping therapy help with post-pandemic stress and anxiety?
May 26th 2021
Prince Harry, Fearne Cotton and Kate Garraway all practise tapping to support their mental health. What is it and should you try it? Our experts explain >>>
Skin
I tried laser resurfacing to fix my tired-looking eyes
May 25th 2021
Could Total FX treatment help long-term bad sleeper Jeremy Langmead look well-rested? And was it worth the recovery time? >>>
Wellbeing
Can daith piercings actually help with migraines?
May 25th 2021
There’s been much talk of this trendy piercing helping to alleviate headaches, but is there any truth in it? We spoke to acupuncturists, piercers and the Migraine Trust to find out >>>
Recipe
Recipe: Tom Kerridge's Spinach & Basil Pesto Courgetti
May 24th 2021
With his book Lose Weight For Good, Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge provides recipes for food-lovers, who have chosen a low-calorie diet as their route to weight loss. This quick courgetti recipe is both tasty and speedy >>>
Health
Are you eating too fast?
May 22nd 2021
Truth is, most of us don't chew our food enough, says nutritionist Daniel O'Shaughnessy. This hack will tell you if you need to slow down – Your gut will thank you >>>
