Where are my HRT patches?
The shortage of HRT patches reported in the news this week is a cause of concern for many menopausal women. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and the British Menopause Society (BMS) hav...
Health & Beauty
Straight-talking product reviews, interviews and features on fabulous women who love their age. Expert beauty advice, hair and skincare tips for women over-50 who want to look good, not young.
The dirty pink pedicure and some non-toxic nail polish brands to look out for
The local nail salon is a place I visit only a couple of times a year, but as soon as I walk through the door it’s immediately obvious how toxic nail polish can be. The pungent smell of c...
Summer skincare to keep you feeling cool and fresh
Having spent many a summer without adequate sun protection, my skin has been damaged. Sooner or later the small, dark patches on my forehead and cheeks will start to look like leopard print.
The health benefits of houseplants
The recent growth in popularity of houseplants is proof of the cyclical nature of trends; all those succulent-strewn Insta posts remind me of growing up in the 1970s, when my parents filled the...
That’s Not My Age Podcast episode 2: Jayne Mayled founder of White Hot Hair
Having worked in the beauty industry for over 20 years, when Jayne Mayled, stopped dyeing her hair and couldn’t find the right products, she decided to create her own range. The founder of Wh...
Get the glow: how to make skin look radiant when you’re over-50
Radiance is the holy grail of beauty, at any age, but never more so when you’re over-50, says writer, author and journalist Jo GB. ‘My skin changed in my mid-40s and became more dull an...
The Soap Co: caring about people and the planet
Based in East London, with a traditional workshop in the Lake District, The Soap Co. is a beauty brand with a difference.
How hair changes as we age
Everything changes as we get older. Now that it’s au naturel and not dyed blonde, the texture of my hair is softer, more flyaway and demands a bit more attention.
Revitalising winter skin
As a year-round cyclist, I’m on my bike in all weathers (only taking the train to the office if there’s a torrential downpour or the roads are icy). While I’m often wrapped up in hi-viz layers a...
Is my hair grey enough?
That IS my natural hair colour. After two and a half years, the dye job has disappeared and my grey hair has grown in.
At last! An award-winning menopause campaign
This is what menopause looks like. A diverse range of women, a variety of experiences.
Party makeup without the performance
At this time of the year, there’s a pressure to whack on the shimmer and go all glitzy. Yet grown-up effortless style is chic, not shouty.
