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Halo Wipes is offering ladies an easy way to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.

For the next 12 months, the pocket-sized wipe brand is encouraging ladies to ‘wipe it pink’ by donating 10 per cent of the total profits from the sale of its pink Eye Make Up Remover wipes to Cancer Research UK.

Priced at 1.99 for a pack of 30, Halo’s Eye Make Up Remover Wipes are fragrance free and suitable for use on sensitive skin. Halo’s thorough but gentle formula is effective at removing even the toughest of waterproof mascaras.

To make it easy for consumers to spot, the new packs will feature the pink ribbon symbol which has become synonymous with the breast cancer cause.

So pop down to Tesco, Asda, Superdrug or independent pharmacies now and help Halo ‘wipe it pink’ for breast cancer this October.

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As temperatures start to plummet, you could be excused for slipping into an early SAD induced coma. But help is at hand in the form of some winter sun that not only promises to top up Vitamin D levels, but will combat sluggish winter blues by whipping you into shape whilst topping up your tan. We’re not talking bunk beds and buffet slop, but 5* boutique Bootcamp bliss, with a little tummy toning thrown in on the side!

Research demonstrates that exercising outside can burn up to 30 per cent more calories than doing the same workout indoors – a statistic that makes venturing away from the gym a tempting prospect. Couple this with further research that shows people who exercise in the morning are 75% more likely to still be exercising a year later, and you have the perfect excuse to re-invigorate your workout. Then thrown in the motivation of a sunbed, a pina colada and a sun-kissed pool attendant and you have all the incentive you need to sign up to a Cyprus Bootcamp, where the motto of the ‘holiday’ is train hard in the morning, play hard in the afternoon.

Janey Holliday, Director of Fit For A Princess, the original gym alternative for women comments: “Following the huge success of our UK Bootcamps, we felt this was the natural next step to motivate our clients.

We offer workouts all year round, rain or shine, but for those that just can’t face the thought of hitting their local common at 6am on a frosty autumn morning this overseas Bootcamp is the perfect alternative. Even more appealing than this promise of winter sun, is that unlike other residential bootcamps, both home and away, we won’t charge you through the nose for the privilege. As with all our FFAP classes, we’re providing a cost effective fitness solution that’s over 500 cheaper than like for like offerings! Forget Wales, drizzle and barking drill sergeants and think beach, sunshine and motivational workouts with a cocktail thrown in at the end!”

Janey and the original FFAP London team will be leading the Cyprus Bootcamp which runs from Saturday 16th October to Saturday 23rd October at the 5* Coral beach hotel (where the Olympic teams trained and stayed before Athens!). Back to back workouts will run from 6.30am to 1pm and clients can come to as little or as many as they like! There will also be morning golfing activities arranged for those who’d like to bring male partners, and the hotel has a fantastic kids club if you wanted to turn it into a family break. The afternoon is free for sunbathing, spa treatments, or use any of the fabulous 5* resorts facilities. There are also additional pre-dinner workout between 5.30pm and 6.45pm.

Facilities include an Olympic-size pool, a fabulous sandy beach situated just 20m from hotel, water sports, tennis courts, cycle and running tracks and bike hire, plus a variety of spa treatments and restaurants and shops situated close by.

Janey launched the first FFAP outdoor exercise class on Wandsworth Common in April 2006. Her motivation was her own hatred of gyms and bad experiences of formulaic exercises classes that didn’t provide results. FFAP was born out of her philosophy of taking a measured approach to sensible eating and exercise designed around the female body. All FFAP workouts are designed to push those who want to be pushed to the max and support those who want to take it at their own level. The aim is to empower women, whatever their age, ability, size or shape to improve their health, happiness and wellbeing with effective training, showing them that anything is possible with the right approach and giving them sensible lifestyle advice too.

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Cetuem have teamed up with Miss Great Britain to launch a special collection of nail enamels in celebration of Miss GB’s 65th birthday this year.

Three shades have been specially selected from Cetuem’s 270 existing range of nail enamels to reflect the colours of the Union Jack that are incorporated in the Miss GB logo.

No 36 a deep cherry red for a sophisticated look and suitable on all occasions
No 96 a glittering silver that can be worn on its own for a festive look or as a top coat for an edgy look
No 29 a metallic blue for a funky look
and for those who prefer more traditional shades, a second version has been created where the metallic blue is replaced by No 255 – a soft baby pink

The set of the three nail enamels comes in a specially designed gift box decorated with Miss Great Britain’s Union Jack logo.

RRP 24.95

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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) is expanding its services to consumers through a new mechanism called Ask-a-Surgeon, a free online Question and Answer Forum. This new patient education service can be found by visiting here.

The new service allows consumers and plastic surgery patients to ask questions and quickly get answers from ASAPS members, all Board-certified Plastic Surgeons.

The Society’s Ask-a-Surgeon feature is easy to navigate. The latest questions are continuously updated and answered by Aesthetic Society members. Visitors to the site have an opportunity to ask as many questions as they wish concerning topics on cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures and beauty-related issues. The Ask-a-Surgeon archives contain almost 500 of the most popular and frequently asked questions, and are also conveniently categorized by procedure.

Besides being able to ask questions and browse the Ask-a-Surgeon archive, visitors can access videos of Society member-surgeons that are easy-to-follow, engaging, and informative -here.

Ask-a-Surgeon can be found on Twitter and Facebook. The Facebook page has direct access to Ask-a-Surgeon and Find-a-Surgeon functions to further serve consumers’ educational needs.

In addition, those who submit questions also have the opportunity to subscribe to the organization’s consumer e-newsletter Beautiful Choices providing up-to-date news, trends and tips concerning plastic surgery topics of interest.

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Not for the faint hearted, SuperFish – the extreme new styling range by the hair care range Fish – targets ultimate texture with hardcore hold. Professionally developed, by Fish’s Soho Stylist Team with a salon sealed approval, the range brings a whole new dimension to diehard styling.

New SuperFish Fish Glue Hardcore Matt Styling Gel
Look sharp with SuperFish Fish Glue – for fierce looking styles that will stand firm whatever happens. It’s serious stuff.
For an extra strong grip apply to wet hair and style, and then re-apply once dried.
Price: 5.99

New SuperFish Fish Paste ‘Hardcore Hold’ Matt Effect Putty
Get a grip on style with SuperFish Fish Paste – it’s deceptively strong giving a matt finish to that ‘haven’t tried too hard’ tousled look. It will maintain malleable hold all day and well into
the night – no sweat!
Price: 5.99

New SuperFish Cleanfish Extreme Clean De-gunk Shampoo
Don’t let your hair get stuck in a style rut; if it gets too much get it out of your system and make a fresh start with SuperFish cleanfish De-gunk Shampoo.
It’s simple – just wash and go!
Price 3.99

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Anne Smonin has announced details of three new spa openings, bringing its UK portfolio to 15 spas. From the quintessentially British Langdale Hotel & Spa in the Lake District to Serenity in the City, a glamorous boutique city spa in Newcastle and the chic and sophisticated Blythswood Square Hotel in Glasgow, this autumn Anne Smonin is announcing openings in some the UK’s hottest five-star locations.

A firm favourite with beauty insiders and A-list celebrities alike, including Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Dita Von Teese and Cheryl Cole, the Anne Smonin treatment collection combines a careful blend of essential oils, trace elements and marine ingredients with the classic French touch to create an affective and indulgent treatment collection. Designed to be tailor-made, Anne Smonin spa treatments suit each ‘skin moment’ and are focused towards maximum comfort, absolute luxury and outstanding results.

THE LANGDALE HOTEL & SPA, LAKE DISRICT
The full Anne Smonin treatment menu and product range launched at the newly refurbished Langdale Spa in the Lake District this summer. Situated overlooking some of England’s most striking scenery, this exclusive country retreat makes a wonderful spa weekend away.

Satisfied with only the best, the new Langdale Spa features an impressive range of facilities, including a 20m UV-treated swimming pool complete with massage seat and whirlpool spa bath, a steam room, Sanarium (combines the heat of a sauna room with the moisture of a steam room), tropical shower, deluge shower and lounger chairs. Featuring a wide range of treatments, the Anne Smonin spa menu offers everything from signature facials to massages and body wraps, as well as especially designed therapies for men and customised treatments for pregnant women.

Must Try Treatment – Langdale “Made to Measure” Massage
A tailor-made full body massage that combines classic Anne Smonin techniques along with a personally prescribed blend of intensive complexes and warmed botanical oil. 25min / 55min

SERENITY IN THE CITY, NEWCASTLE
Anne Smonin spa treatments and products are now available at Newcastle’s chicest urban day spa, Serenity in the City. Stylish and comfortable, this central city spa is a haven from the hustle and bustle outside. Offering a warm and soothing welcome, each of the therapists is fully trained and can offer advice on all aspects of skincare.

Serenity in the City features seven individual treatment rooms, including one for men and two for couples, a nail bar and a Zen relaxation lounge for the perfect pamper.

Must Try Treatment – Anne Smonin Miracle Eyes
Designed to enhance, lift and firm the eye area. State of the art Anne Smonin Express Radiance Ice Cubes with their cryotherapy benefits are used in combination with a therapeutic lymphatic eye massage to relax muscular fatigue and target the signs of ageing. 25min/ 45min

BLYTHSWOOD SQUARE HOTEL, GLASGOW
Glasgow’s first luxury spa opened its doors on the 1st September 2010 at Blythswood Square Hotel, featuring a full Anne Smonin treatment menu. Created to reflect the glamorous sophisticated style of the hotel and the vibrant and sociable personality of its home city, the spa covers 10,000 square feet and houses a number of exclusive features. One of these is Scotland’s first Seaweed Bath complete with organic seaweed sourced direct from the Hebrides and a decadent Dark Pool where guests can relax in warm waters.

There are nine spacious and tranquil treatment rooms in the spa including a double suite where guests are able to enjoy a full range of face, body and holistic treatments from Anne Smonin. The Spa at Blythswood Square also houses a Rhassoul, a choice of wet and dry relaxation rooms and a spa lounge.

Must Try Treatment – L’Experience Anne Smonin Intensive Face & Back Therapy
The ultimate facial treatment using pure extracts from apricot kernel, known as ‘liquid gold’ to restore, re-energise and revitalise the skin. Guests lie back onto warmed bubbling seaweed, while the therapist blends and prescribes products to suit skins needs and concerns. 105 minutes

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Although the initial prospects of an Indian summer are promising, many of us are facing the prospect of early SAD – seasonal affective disorder. According to Rick Hay, Fushi’s Nutrition Expert, “Since the onset of winter can negatively impact mood, the nervous system and immunity, supplementing early is wise both on the mood and overall health fronts.”

Lifestyle specialist Fushi Wellbeing has some little tweaks you can do – starting now – to put some instant sunshine into your life, build up your immunity and boost energy levels so you’re set to face anything the elements may throw at you.

Add Fushi’s delicious Tonic Herbal drinks to your daily diet – one simple little step that will improve your health and stamina and also keep your body’s hydration levels topped up, vital as office central heating systems are switched on.

Here’s the pick of Fushi’s supplements to Fall back on:

Fushi Defence+ Tonic 16.13

A natural herbal tonic with astragalus, echinacea, elderberry and ashwaganda that delivers a triple whammy to low immunity, stress overload and low energy levels. The perfect tonic to fight viruses, according to research, astragalus encourages the development of bone marrow cells into active natural-born infection killers! Echinacea is well known as a flu fighter, while ashwaganda, an adaptogenic herb, and tinospora cordifolia are both used in ayurveda to support the immune system and protect the body from stress. Elderberry also fights flu and provides antioxidant protection. All it takes is 30ml daily, or 10ml three times daily in four parts water.

Fushi Tonics are flavoured with delicious tasting anti-oxidant rich and anti-inflammatory sour cherry and black cherry concentrates and vegetable glycerine, which sweeten without upsetting the body’s blood sugar levels, so they’re suitable for diabetics.

Fushi’s Calmaid 11.26 for 60 capsules

As the name suggests, Calmaid is a soothing, relaxing formula that promotea a zen-like feeling to the body without interfering with your ability to function. With essential nutrients inositol and magnesium it promotes mental calm and nourishes the nervous system, particularly in times of stress. Combined with the amino acids L-trytophan and taurine in each Calmaid capsule, stress relief is optimised and, since stress and anxiety can interfere with the body’s natural body clock, it can upset sleep patterns and, through tiredness, the ability to concentrate and perform at peak levels.

Research has also shown that magnesium can act as a muscle relaxant, so it’s useful to help alleviate headaches and migraine.

Rick Hay adds, “Too many of us wait until SAD symptoms are quite severe before taking action – but if you start in autumn you are strengthening your body’s resilience to the mental and physical stresses of the long cold winter to come.”

And, if it turns out to be a mild one, you know you’re going to be on top form right through winter’s darkest hours.

By the time winter is upon us, the constant changes in temperature from hot to cold, and back again and the dehydration caused by central heating plays most havoc with the lips and a little more surprisingly, the hair.

Fushi Organic Lip Balm (4.95 for 10 ml pot)

Lips should be singled out for extra attention in winter, since they also have to tolerate the instinctive licking we do in an attempt to keep them moisturised. Fushi Organic Lip Balms come in three variants, each made with organic herbs, butters, oils and pure essential oils that nourish, protect and treat. They come in pocket-sized pots so you can take them everywhere with you and use when you need.

Fushi Rescue Anti-viral Organic Lip Balm is a light, refreshing and tonifying anti-viral lip balm, that can help treat viral infections of the lips and mouth, such as cold sores which are exacerbated by the cold temperatures. Also brilliant in winter, Fushi Anti-wrinkle Organic Lip Balm packed with nutrient-rich oils of avocado and rosehip and evening primrose, to protect, nourish and prevent the signs of aging. Fushi Hydrating Organic Lip Balm with avocado oil and essential oils of peppermint and geranium is cooling, refreshing and especially effective at softening rough, chapped lips. Winner of the Natural Health Magazine 2010 Natural Beauty Awards.

Fushi Total Repair Dry Hair Balm 14.43

100% natural, Total Repair Dry Hair Balm is packed with nutritious herbs, oils and butters and designed to nourish and repair dryness and damage, made worse in a centrally heated atmosphere. Coupled with the overuse of styling products and tools, hair can be split, flyaway and lack shine and elasticity. The miraculously moisturising action of coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax and sandalwood help to deliver nourishment to the hair shaft. Combined with the toning action of cedarwood and rosemary essential oils it repairs, seals hydration in dry and damaged sections of the hair and boosts shine.

And, so we come to Christmas. By this time, it’s possible that the body’s natural instinct to build up fat stores to last us through the dark days might put stress on the seams of that little black party number. So, a little cheat’s help in the run up to the festive season will not only ensure you beat the squeeze, it will also leave a little room at the sides for any topping up!

Fushi Detox Kit – 45

Fushi’s potent detox supplements deep cleanse the system and, crucially, prop up the metabolism – to tackle those extra calories and enhance the circulatory system. It’s brilliant, too, for brightening skin tone easily dulled by winter weather, lack of sleep and richer foods. They also support all of the body’s major organs plus encourage rest and recuperation – perfect to keep you going into next year!

Detox Kit contains Milk Thistle & Dandelion Herbal Drink a natural herbal remedy reinforced with capsicum and cinnamon to help flush out the body; Detoxipure Capsules, with rhubarb root, garlic, plantain, ginger and vitamins and essential minerals in an advanced natural formula, cleanse and suuport the entire digestive system; pure, natural Fushi Detox Patches – the sole-to-soul effortless detox. Simply stick them onto the bottom of your feet overnight they’ll get to work eliminating toxins, and acting on acupressure points of the body, balance energy and help you relax.

Combined with some time out from alcohol and high cal Christmas lunches, if you build in plenty of seasonal veggie juices to replace any high calorie meals, you should make it through the season with your excess lbs well spent!

Fushi’s body care products are free from Parabens, Petrochemicals, SLS, PEGs and synthetics.

The Product Range:
* Herbal Remedies
* Nutriceuticals
* Hair care, Body and bath care
* Aromatherapy & Massage oils

Fushi believes that the body shouldn’t be overexposed to chemicals and unnatural elements and uses natural and organic ingredients wherever possible. Fushi supports Fair Trade, only buying products from suppliers that do not exploit indigenous populations around the globe. Fushi is a Member if the Ethical Company Organisation and the Good Shopping Guide.

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The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) laud the Los Angeles Times for its balanced reporting on a controversial cosmetic procedure, the so-called “stem cell face lift.” Stem cell face lifts and other similar procedures and devices lacking anything more than anecdotal scientific evidence are a major focus of the medical organizations as the growing trend of marketing trumping science proliferates in the plastic surgery field.

In the September 13, 2010 special to the Los Angeles Times, called “Stem Cell Face-Lifts on Unproven Ground,” reporter Chris Woolston writes about the demand for cosmetic procedures that use stem cells to rejuvenate the face, a so-called “stem cell face lift.” Retrieved through liposuction, the stem cells, along with fat cells, are injected into the face. Woolston notes the lack of scientific evidence at this time to support the claims made by those currently marketing these procedures, such as the claim that the injected stem cells rejuvenate the skin with new collagen and blood vessels.

“Although stem cells certainly have potential for use in the cosmetic surgery field, some of the claims being made about the procedures that are currently being marketed as ‘stem cell face lifts’ seem far-fetched. We simply don’t know enough about the safety and efficacy of these procedures. One of the major unanswered questions is whether the stem cells actually contribute to any of the positive effects that might be observed, or whether we are simply seeing the effects of injecting fat cells into the face, which can give the face a younger look” said Jeffery Kenkel, MD, Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and President-Elect of ASAPS.

“Stem cells have incredible potential. But nobody knows exactly what they can do. So they’re marketed to do everything. In time, maybe a decade from now, science will tell the real story, but until then, marketing regarding stem cell face lifts should be considered fiction,” said Michael McGuire, president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and a clinical associate professor of surgery at the University of California, Los Angeles.

“Procedures with no solid science behind them, stem cells included, give unproven hope to patients and the marketing of them brings dishonor to our entire specialty,” said Felmont Eaves, III, MD of Charlotte, NC, President of ASAPS. The Aesthetic Society is working together with the other core societies to address this through an evidence based medicine program that will rate any procedure or device on the legitimacy of the scientific evidence behind it. This program is in its development stage and will be available to the public within the next 12 months”.

“The use of ‘stem cells’ in advertising for cosmetic surgical applications is a global problem,” says Doug Sipp, Head of the Science Policy and Ethics Study Unit at the Center for Developmental Biology of RIKEN in Kobe, Japan, who monitors supposed stem cell treatment claims worldwide in all different specialties. “There have been many cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and device makers who claim either to use stem cells in their products, or to use ingredients that activate the customer’s own stem cells. To the best of my knowledge, none of these has a basis in scientific evidence.”

The Aesthetic Society and ASPS recommend that patients considering facial rejuvenation procedures avoid “stem cell face lifts” or other fad procedures that have not been demonstrated to be effective in clinical trials. Current facial rejuvenation procedures that are supported by clinical evidence are described in the “Procedure Facts” section of ASAPS’s website, and include surgical face lifts, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and various injectables. Information is also available in the Procedures section of the ASPS website.

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OSKIA’s unique approach begins by meeting the skin’s nutritional needs with a complex blend of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, glucides and amino acids to ensure the skin is healthy and operating at its most efficient levels. This should be the first step in any beauty regime.

Healthy skin then responds even more vigorously to the pioneering actives within the range. OSKIA’s cosmetic scientists have developed products overflowing with 3rd generation mineral and marine bio-actives including amongst others: Ribose, Nicainamide, Galactoarabinan, Arnica and Laminaria Complex, Hyaluronic Acid, 03 Stressed Yeast Lysate, Omegas 3 & 6 and powerful Swiss Apple Stem Cells.

OSKIA’s scientists are proving that “Natural” not only means products which work in harmony with your body and the environment, but also active skincare that works hard to really makes a difference to your skin.

One of the key minerals harnessed within the range is MSM (Methyl Sulphonyl Methane), one of nature’s most remarkable medicines. Known as the ‘Beauty Mineral’, it’s the most bio-available form of sulphur, vital to all cellular processes and in particular collagen production. MSM provides your body with the natural raw materials it needs to boost production of both collagen and elastin, a longer-lasting approach to promoting cell regeneration and renewal that leads to supple, stronger, healthier skin.

MSM has traditionally been used as a joint supplement to increase flexibility and mobility by promoting the regeneration of cartilage, and in addition to improving skin condition, is also known to strengthen hair and nails, highly desirable added benefits.

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The recent (IHAS) Independent Healthcare Advisory Services’ call for a voluntary register for cosmetic treatments such as botox and dermal fillers looks set to be a worrying public safety concern and drastically limit public choice.

The register’s objective hopes to provide public reassurance on the competency of practitioners who inject botox type toxins and fillers to soften facial lines and wrinkles. Strangely, the new radical move will automatically bar highly qualified aesthetic practitioners even though these professionals have a consistently low client dissatisfaction and claims rate.

The Chairman of the British Association for Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) insists the newly proposed government backed register for providers of injectable cosmetic treatments is misguided and not addressing substandard practice. Angela Bartlett, Chairman for BABTAC (British Association for Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) is gravely concerned that the IHAS guidelines will only confuse the public and cause these practices to go underground.

She states, “Guidelines should be all inclusive. Our industry has always welcomed protective legislation but putting cosmetic injectable treatments into purely medical hands as a ‘knee jerk reaction’ is not the answer. This scheme is symbolic of over-regulation for a minority situation. The legislation means that bizarrely, only doctors, dentists and nurses will be eligible. The medical practitioner will have no requirement to undertake any aesthetic training and the register is based on ‘merit of title’ rather than appropriate experience or qualifications. These people do not have any aesthetic training and we fear for business livelihoods in the beauty sector disappearing overnight just because of a short sighted attempt at extreme regulation.”

“The ideal solution we would welcome is to use an independent inspectorate to inspect all practitioners so they can carry out a full audit trail on prescribed botulinum toxin. The IHAS scheme has overlooked this completely and can only push the popularity of non-registered injectable therapists. This scenario is actually a frightening prospect in a marketplace where the customer wants pleasing aesthetic results.”

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Janet Ginnings has launched the anti-ageing, hydrating and youth-restoring Time Return Facial from Dibi. Developed to reduce wrinkles and leave the skin looking fresher, younger and more youthful, Time Return is her first her first joint venture with Dibi Skincare and complements her range of anti-ageing facials and body toning treatments. Time Return features Ageless 10, an active anti-ageing ingredient packed with vitamins, minerals and amino acids that kick start the regeneration process, protects the extra-cellular matrix and increases collagen production.

A comprehensive, relaxing and results-driven facial, Time Return will leave your skin healthier, toned and fresh looking whilst being plumper, stronger and firmer. Wrinkles will diminish and you will look and feel fabulous.

The face and neck are thoroughly cleansed and massaged with the Revitalising Cleansing Gel. Silkening Tonic Lotion is then gently patted onto the skin and serum massaged across the entire face and neck. An application of Eye Contour Fluid is then delicately applied to the skin. This is set with an Eye Contour Mask containing Mettrigel, a freeze dried algae with caviar (rich in proteins and amino acids) helping to intensely treat and nourish the area, thus reducing the signs of ageing. An intensive treatment mask is then applied before the application of the Restorative Day Cream.

Ageless 10 is an advanced, technological, active anti-ageing ingredient extracted from Medicago Sativa, a plant that is packed with vitamins, minerals and amino acids (calcium, magnesium and potassium). Ageless 10 helps to boost the skin’s self regeneration process, protects extra-cellular matrix and helps to increase the skin’s own natural collagen production. Supremely anti-ageing, Ageless 10 is what makes Time Return so special.

Boosting collagen product by up to 300%, one treatment will give an immediate effect that steadily improves in the days following the facial. Results are seen after one treatment but a course of treatments is recommended.

Treatment Frequency: A course of five treatments is recommended one a week for 4 weeks then use the serum for three weeks then return for the final facial to see fantastic ‘firming, building, toning’ effects that grow.

Price:
110 – one facial
556 for a course of 5 facials that includes the serum.

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The bariatric surgery center at UNC Hospitals has received two important distinctions.

The program has been accredited as a Level 1b facility by the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This designation means that UNC Hospitals has met the essential criteria that ensure it is fully capable of supporting a bariatric surgery care program and that its institutional performance meets the requirements outlined by the ACS BSCN Accreditation Program.

In addition, the program was named a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.

— an established bariatric surgery program, actively performing these procedures for the most recent 12-month period and performing a required minimum volume of 125 such surgeries annually

– appropriate experience of its bariatric surgery team

– an acute care inpatient facility, including intensive care and emergency services

– full accreditation by The Joint Commission, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP) or national equivalent

– a comprehensive quality management program

“These new designations for our established bariatric surgery program are important in the current environment because they demonstrate the UNC Health Care System’s continuing commitment to top level bariatric care for the people of North Carolina within the doors of the flagship institution,” said Tim Farrell, MD, who co-directs the program with D. Wayne Overby, MD. “Having patients here in the clinical and academic environment of UNC Hospitals helps them receive the best multidisciplinary care, but also exposes our trainees and researchers to the human face of the obesity epidemic. These personal connections will help patients today, but will also pay future dividends in better trained health care providers and research innovations.”

Overby said, “UNC has a long history of providing weight loss surgery patients with excellent care. Patients and their providers can be even more confident choosing our program knowing we have been objectively reviewed and recognized by both the American College of Surgeons and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.”

Established by the American College of Surgeons in 2005 in an effort to extend established quality improvement practices to all disciplines of surgical care, the ACS BSCN Accreditation Program provides confirmation that a bariatric surgery center has demonstrated its commitment to providing the highest quality care for its bariatric surgery patients. Accredited bariatric surgery centers provide not only the hospital resources necessary for optimal care of morbidly obese patients, but also the support and resources that are necessary to address the entire spectrum of care and needs of bariatric patients, from the prehospital phase through the postoperative care and treatment process.

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Just released data from a clinical trial shows promise for a new minimally invasive treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis who are too sick for traditional forms of open-heart surgery. As compared to standard medical therapy, the new procedure, transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), significantly reduced mortality rates in patients who received the new valve.

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is a site for the Placement of Aortic Transcatheter Valves (PARTNER) Trial evaluating TAVI and Joseph E. Bavaria, MD, vice chief, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery and Howard C. Herrmann, MD, director, Cardiac Catheterization at HUP, are co-authors of a paper highlighting the results in the September 23, 2010 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

“Aortic stenosis is a common medical problem for patients over the age of 65 and the number of patients with this condition continues to climb as the U.S. population ages,” says Joseph E. Bavaria, MD. “Approximately 30 percent of patients with severe aortic stenosis are not candidates for traditional open heart surgery, due to others coexisting factors such as advanced age, left ventricular dysfunction, and other cardiovascular comorbidities.”

Currently, for patients at high surgical risk, the only therapy available is medical management of the condition. Even with medical management, patients generally have a poor prognosis if they cannot undergo surgery.

“The results from this arm of the clinical trial show that TAVI represents a life-saving therapeutic alternative for patients who are not able to undergo traditional surgery,” said Howard C. Herrmann, MD. “The device used in this trial is not yet FDA approved, but the results are so promising that this therapy will likely open a new frontier in treating aortic stenosis.”

The PARTNER Trial is a randomized, controlled pivotal trial of a transcatheter aortic heart valve a collapsible and balloon-expandable valve that can be introduced into the body via a catheter-based delivery system. The valve replaces a patient’s diseased valve without traditional open-heart surgery and while the patient’s heart continues to beat.

The main results from the PARTNER Trial in patients with severe aortic stenosis who were not suitable candidates for surgery show that TAVI was superior to standard medical therapy, markedly reducing the rate of death from any cause by 20 percent, the rate of death from cardiovascular causes, and the rate of repeat hospitalization. Results also showed that standard medical therapy did not alter the natural history of severe aortic stenosis. At the end of one year, the rate of death from any cause was just over 50 percent for patients who received medical management alone.

The authors of the research caution that further study is needed to assess the risk of stroke in patients who have a TAVI procedure. The latest data release is from one arm of the PARTNER Trial. The second arm of the study, which compares the TAVI procedure to traditional open-heart surgery in healthier patients, is ongoing at HUP.

Dr. Bavaria and Dr. Herrmann report receiving grant support from Edwards Lifesciences, maker of the valve used in the PARTNER Trial.

Penn Medicine is one of the world’s leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. Penn Medicine consists of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (founded in 1765 as the nation’s first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which together form a $3.6 billion enterprise.

Penn’s School of Medicine is currently ranked #2 in U.S. News & World Report’s survey of research-oriented medical schools, and is consistently among the nation’s top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health, with $367.2 million awarded in the 2008 fiscal year.

Penn Medicine’s patient care facilities include:

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania the nation’s first teaching hospital, recognized as one of the nation’s top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center named one of the top 100 hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson Reuters for six years.

Pennsylvania Hospital the nation’s first hospital, founded in 1751, nationally recognized for excellence in orthopaedics, obstetrics & gynecology, and behavioral health.

Additional patient care facilities and services include Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse, a Philadelphia campus offering inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient care in many specialties; as well as a primary care provider network; a faculty practice plan; home care and hospice services; and several multispecialty outpatient facilities across the Philadelphia region.

Penn Medicine is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. In fiscal year 2009, Penn Medicine provided $733.5 million to benefit our community.

Source: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

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In research led by a Saint Louis University surgeon, investigators found that women who give birth after suffering pelvic fractures receive C-sections at more than double normal rates despite the fact that vaginal delivery after such injuries is possible. In addition, women reported lingering, yet often treatable, symptoms following their pelvic fracture injuries, from urinary complications to post-traumatic stress disorder.

The study, published in Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, retrospectively reviewed the cases of 71 women who had suffered pelvic fractures, 26 of whom subsequently had children. Of those 26 women, 10 delivered vaginally and 16 gave birth by C-section.

More than 100,000 patients are treated for pelvic fractures each year in the U.S., most commonly after car accident injuries.

Lisa Cannada, M.D., associate professor of orthopaedic surgery subspecializing in traumatology at Saint Louis University and lead researcher, says the study offers important information women should discuss with their doctors.

“The C-section rate is so high. It’s important to educate women and their obstetricians that it is possible to deliver vaginally after a pelvic fracture,” said Cannada, who is also a SLUCare orthopaedic surgeon.

“Frequently, these issues are not addressed when women are first treated for a fracture. In some cases, women are given inaccurate information, such as being told not to become pregnant after a pelvic fracture or that they must have a C-section. This is not the case.”

Researchers also found that, in addition to anxiety about future pregnancies, women expressed concern about symptoms related to their injuries and also frequently suffered from urinary symptoms and discomfort during sex.

“We’ve found that many women worry about whether or not they can have children and what type of delivery will be possible,” Cannada said. “Women also worry about pain during sex and urinary issues.”

In many cases, Cannada says, women do not realize their symptoms are related to the fracture they suffered. Urinary issues, sexual dysfunction and post-traumatic stress disorder all can follow a pelvic fracture.

Cannada says it’s important for women to know that there are effective treatment options for these issues.

“Take charge,” Cannada says. “Don’t let a pelvic fracture affect your life or decision to have kids. Talk to your OB/GYN and find out what your best options are.”

The study was funded by the Foundation for Orthopaedic Trauma and the Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Zimmer Research Award.

Study highlights:

– Pelvic fractures should not deter women from having children.

– It is possible to deliver vaginally after a pelvic fracture.

– Many women experience urinary symptoms or painful sex following a pelvic fracture. Women should consult their doctors because effective treatments are available.

– Post-traumatic stress disorder is common after a trauma. It, too, has effective treatments.

Source: Saint Louis University Medical Center

Tiens has launched Inner Beauty, a food supplement that combines the power of anti-oxidants that can help the body fight external aggressions against free radical damage. Providing a fresh, radiant and renewed complexion, Inner Beauty is based on carrot extract which is rich in anti-oxidant vitamins and minerals that work in synergy with the other ingredients like gingko and Green Tea for a fresh and fabulous new you.

Carrot Extract is rich in Vitamin C, vitamin B, folic acid, ethereal oils, iron, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. It also includes the valuable and immune-boosting selenium.

Gingko Biloba is a sacred plant in Eastern philosophy and symbolises balance. Including Gingko in Inner Beauty helps to achieve that in the skin. Known for its anti-free radical properties, this helps to boost your looks, glow and all over radiance for beauty from within. Green Tea polyphenols are anti-oxidant that help to generate great skin health from the inside out.

Tiens is the leading Chinese direct selling company in the world specialising in health, beauty and wellness products. With approaching 20 million representatives operating in excess of 190 countries, it has a firm foothold way beyond China. A relative new-comer to the direct selling market here in the UK, Tiens has big plans to introduce the ‘Chinese Health & Beauty philosophy’ to households up and down the country.

47.08 for 90 capsules

Vegetable based capsules.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

The cold harsh winter weather damaging our luscious locks. The constant change of temperature between hot and cold environments can have a drying and damaging effect on our hair.

But this year ladies can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to the funky Fish for girls styling range. Available in Boots nationwide, these super style saviours bring over 20 years of salon expertise guaranteed to keep hair looking gorgeous and glamorous all winter long no matter what your length, style or budget.

ESSENTIAL “WINTER TAMERS”

SILKY N SMOOTH
* SWISH FISH SILKY SMOOTHING CREAM: Formulated with Pro Vitamin B5 this dual action smoothing cream adds moisture and strengthening proteins to your hair leaving it ultra glossy, smooth and nourished RRP 3.99

FRIZZ FREE
* SLEEK FISH HIGH GLOSS SERUM: Specially formulated to tackle dry, damaged and split hair, this sleek serum revitalises tired tresses nourishing the hair whilst adding shine to give gorgeous smooth glossy locks RRP 4.99

HEAT PROTECTION
* HOT FISH PROTECTIVE STRAIGHTENING MIST: This lightweight must-have spray, formulated with Pro Vitamin B5, offers protection against heat whilst nourishing hair to leave it silky soft with an intense shine RRP 3.49

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A natural spring water from the Lake District has been shown to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles in women aged 24-43 by an average of 24% in a ground-breaking study using objective measurements for the very first time.

The eight week study set out to investigate whether drinking water really is good for the skin. It uniquely used a state of the art camera and software analysis system to measure the improvements objectively, rather than relying on human interpretation of the results.
The Canfield VISIA camera and software system was used at the start and the end of the study to provide objective and repeatable facial skin evaluations.

Half of the 53 men and women who completed the study were asked to drink 1.5 litres of Lake District Willow Water a day, while the other half were given another leading premium brand of bottled water. Neither cohort knew which water they were consuming.

The independent doctors analysing the results after eight weeks found an average 20% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles across the entire study. Significantly, in-depth statistical analysis showed that, among women in the key 24-43 age group, those drinking Willow Water saw an average 24% reduction in appearance of wrinkles. Those drinking the placebo water saw a reduction of 19%.

It is widely felt that further investigation into the findings could help put an end to the long running debate over whether drinking water is actually good for the skin. As a result, discussions are ongoing with a leading British university to carry out further investigations into the effects of drinking Willow Water.

Dr Thornton MacCallum, of Cotswold Medical Aesthetic, was the principal clinical investigator on the study, which was commissioned by Willow Water. He said: “It’s clear from the VISIA data that regularly drinking water can promote more youthful looking skin and can improve the skin’s appearance, particularly in the case of wrinkles. In the key target group of women between the ages of 24 and 43, it also appears that drinking Willow Water has an even greater impact.”

“The trial was double-blind and placebo-controlled and the state-of-the-art VISIA complexion analysis system provided very clear readings before and after the water consumption took place. The ability of the software to analyse people’s skin and, in the case of wrinkles, their length, depth and quantity was a key element of the trial. The results certainly merit further exploration.”

Co-investigator on the study, Harley Street doctor Peter Ashby, FRCS, said he had been surprised by the difference in the Willow cohort’s skin when he analysed subjects’ complexions. “I must admit I was sceptical when I was first told about the study – I thought it was going to be a waste of time but in all honesty I was amazed that those drinking Willow Water did see an extra improvement in their wrinkles,” he said.

At this stage it is hard to say why the changes came about. What is known about the water is that Willow naturally contains a unique blend of minerals and nutrients, including calcium and salicin. The spring where Willow Water is sourced rises where vast forests of white willow trees once grew on Cartmel Fell. The trace salicin comes from the willow bark.

Willow Water’s Managing Director, Clwyd Price-Jones, said they had commissioned the trial following an independent open study on 150 women in 2009. In that study more than 70% of subjects reported improvements in their skin after drinking 1.5L of Willow a day for six weeks.

“We’ve known for a long time that Willow Water can have an amazing effect on the skin, based on testimonials from thousands of regular drinkers who have noted positive changes to their complexions. We receive emails, phone calls and letters on a daily basis from customers who genuinely believe it has changed their lives and, although we didn’t launch Willow Water into the marketplace until 2003, it traces its roots back to the 12th century when the spring’s restorative properties were discovered by Augustinian Monks. We’re really pleased that these initial findings seem to back up our anecdotal evidence and we’re looking forward to spring, when we should have the next set of results,” he said.

The company is currently considering whether the results of this and follow up research will be submitted to the Food Standards Agency for consideration to be included in the list of permitted health claims allowed by the European Commission.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

Beauty professionals, nail technicians and salon owners will love the latest edition to the Beauty-Boxes collection. Compact and versatile, the limited edition Geneva trolley has been designed for those on the go.

The beauty gurus at Beauty-Boxes.com have thought of everything to ensure all your kit can be housed safely and accessed with ease. From equipment through to smaller items, it offers complete flexibility. The top section opens to reveal a spacious storage section, perfect for hairdryers, nail baths, towels or larger products. This section also comes with removable dividers, allowing you to customise the space with up to four different compartments.

In addition, there are three drawers of varying sizes to the side of the trolley; each one with moveable dividers for further customisation. Nail varnish, make-up, brushes or accessories can be neatly arranged, as well as smaller pots and bottles.

Further space can be found inside the top lid, with a netted storage area for more delicate items such as brushes, as well as a handy mirror. Whats more, the trolley has sturdy wheels for easy transportation.

Available in black or in a pink snakeskin finish, the Geneva is priced at 149.95 and is ideal for those looking for a versatile storage solution.
Notes to editor:

Overall dimensions of the Geneva beauty trolley:
Height – 48.50cm
Width – 41.50cm
Depth – 26.50 cm
Weight – 7.40 kg

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

Emani Minerals natural mineral bronzer for cheeks and all over giving you a healthy sun kissed glow all year long. The duo shade provides the option of using just the blush or the bronzer, the perfect 2-in-1 cosmetic product.

Emani Minerals set out with a single passion in mind: create a healthy line of cosmetics which would both meet and exceed the standards of the professional make-up industry yet remain practical for every day use.

Application Tips For blush, apply to the apples of your cheeks and lightly dust up to your temple to create more depth. When using as a bronzer, swirl Emani V2 Vegan Blush Brush mixing both shades and apply all over including your neck and chest for a natural glow. Blend in with a clean sponge or lightly dust with a translucent powder on top.

Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Silica, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Rosemary (Rosmarinums Officinalis) Extract, Grapefruit (Citrus Grandis) Seed Extract, Iron Dioxide (CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499)

Each Emani Mineral product is vegan, and free of talc, gluten or parabens.

To purchase any of the above cosmetics or other ethical luxury beauty products from Emani order online

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com

OSKIA has launched a new nutri-active brightening and resurfacing mask with major anti-ageing and brightening benefits to reveal a brighter, fresher looking you.

Designed to increase cell turnover, boost radiance and packed with OSKIAs trademark blend of beauty-boosting nutrients, this luxuriously-textured exfoliating mask leaves the complexion smoother, more refined and illuminated.

Suitable for all skin types and with a fresh aromatic scent combining rose, passion fruit and chamomile, all organically certified, OSKIAs Renaissance Mask works hard to remove tired skin cells and boost cell regeneration and ATP energy without aggressively stripping the top layers of the epidermis.

Pink initially, the luxurious and uniquely textured cream turns white once properly massaged into the skin, helping clients know when it’s been applied effectively.

Key ingredients and benefits: Natural Fruit Acids, including passion fruit, lemon, grape and pineapple exfoliate by gently unbinding cells in the top layer of the skin to activate renewal. Enzymes from papaya remove excess and tired skin, cleansing thoroughly and clearing congested pores. Lactic Acid reduces the appearance of fine lines by increasing cell turnover while softening skin. Ribose increases cell respiration and reloads the skin with new energy by stimulating ATP (cell energy) levels to revitalise and illuminate. The natural anti-histamine Butterbur soothes irritation and aids healing, while liposomes from Swiss Garden Cress leave the complexion balanced, even and bright by reducing melanin production by 47%. Prebiotic Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide prevents bacteria colonisation and keeps skin healthy.

OSKIA’s trademark nutritional approach additionally boosts skin health and cellular efficiency by delivering nutrients including vitamins and minerals such as the key ingredient MSM to leave skin healthier, smoother, working harder and better equipped to maintain a radiant and youthful appearance.

Directions: Apply a thin layer onto cleansed face, neck and dcolletage, massage for a few seconds until the mask turns from pink to white, and leave for 10-15 minutes depending on skin type. Gently wash off with warm water. Suitable for all skin types.

Available from Fenwick and Liberty.
54.50 for 50ml.

Source:cosmeticnewsportal.com