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Bronnley partners with Breast Cancer Campaign to launch Forever Rose Collection

Bronnley, makers of the finest British soaps and toiletries has developed an exclusive range of pink ‘Forever Rose’ scented toiletries in support of Breast Cancer Campaign. 10% from the sale of each product will be donated to the charity.

The delicate Forever Rose Collection comprises of an elegant Heart Shape Soap Set, a Rose Eau De Parfum, Soothing Bath & Shower Gel and luscious Body Lotion.

The pretty Forever Rose Soaps are enriched with moisturising Shea Butter and are beautifully presented in a rose patterned box. The Bath & Shower Gel contains Witch Hazel Extract for soothing skin protection and the Body Lotion is enriched with Evening Primrose Oil, providing glowing moisture to the skin. The elegant Rose Eau De Parfum that comes in a stunning heart shaped bottle has a vibrant scent, making it the ultimate romantic fragrance.

The delightful and alluring rose fragrance of the Forever Rose Collection is a known aphrodisiac, traditionally associated with Venus - the goddess of love and beauty. The range is beautifully wrapped in romantic red roses making it the perfect treat for yourself or a gift for your loved ones.

So indulge in a little luxury with Bronnley’s romantic bath and body care products from the Breast Cancer Campaign Forever Rose collection, available from leading department stores and independent chemists nationwide from August.

Bronnley sources only the finest natural ingredients to inspire and create their timeless collection of classic English toiletries. For stockists call 01280 702291. Alternatively, visit the Bronnley website: www.bronnley.co.uk.

 

West Row Hairdressing Extends Services With Versatile Extensions!

Beat the credit crunch with the low cost alternative to full-head extensions

Ann-Marie Atkinson is West Row's hair extensions guru, and has travelled the UK as part of Racoon's Art Team working on fashion shows and photoshoots. She loves the versatility of the new partial extensions and temporary wefts, ideal for anyone who wants extensions without the commitment.

Says Ann-Marie: “Everybody thinks hair extensions are just for length, but there's a lot of other things you can do with them - add fringes, add colour, even add volume. They're a great way to try a trend without committing to having a fringe cut in, or having your hair coloured, or spending ages trying to give hair volume that it just can't manage!

“I tend to find that people who come in with very fine, almost see through hair, love the extensions because they're brilliant to fill this type of hair out. You can't tell they're in so they're a great way to cheat! Partial extensions - fringe and colour for example - is very affordable because we only add a small amount of hair, so you can change your style without going over budget or doing anything drastic such as short to long.”

Extensions are also perfect for someone experimenting with colour for the first time, anyone sensitive to colour, or anyone pregnant who doesn't want to colour with chemicals. The salon also has shampoo, conditioner and products that are all specifically designed for the hair extensions.

The new temporary weft extensions are brilliant for one off styles, especially if you want to put hair up for a special occasion such as a wedding, prom or party. They give glossy hair on a short-term basis, lasting for a maximum of two weeks.

Extensions are available West Row Leeds (0113 245 6220) and West Row West Park (0113 274 0999); consultations are £25, redeemable against the extensions service and products. Extensions start from £40 for partial extensions to £300-£600 for a full head.

 

New Rescue™ Pastilles – essential for everyday stressful situations

Whilst a small amount of stress can be a good thing, unwanted stress may damage your health. Stress affects one in five people and is the single biggest cause of sickness absence in the UK.*
TV Stress Expert, Liz Tucker says: “When you are stressed out, even simple tasks can push you to your limit. While there are many positive changes you can make to improve your health and wellbeing, being able to deal with ongoing life pressures involves a lot of effort, so we all need a system in place to help deal with stress.” Whatever brings you to boiling point, it is now even easier to cool off with new Rescue Pastilles.
The latest addition to the popular RescueTM Remedy range, famous for providing inner calm in our stressful modern day lifestyles, Rescue Pastilles contain the same combination of flower essences used for Rescue Remedy, but in a new soothing pastille. Naturally flavoured with elderflower and orange, they are alcohol- and sugar-free and safe for all the family, including children. Plus, the handbag-friendly click-shut tin makes them the perfect travel companion. Whilst Rescue Remedy or Spray are still recommended for natural relief in everyday stressful situations, taking time out to chew a Pastille, as well as the soothing action of chewing itself, all helps to make a calmer, more relaxed you.
Rescue Remedy is a blend of five of the Bach™ Original flower essences. It works in harmony with your body to re-balance negative emotions and restore a sense of inner calm.
Rescue Pastilles are priced £5.15 per tin and are available from leading pharmacies and healthfood stores. For more information, visit www.rescueremedy.co.uk

 

 

NATURAL AND GENTLE ECZEMA RELIEF
***NATIONAL ECZEMA WEEK 15- 23 SEPTEMBER 2008***
If you or a member of your family suffers with eczema, you’ll know how distressing it can be. Take action now with a range of non-steroidal products from Pierre Fabre which are clinically proven to heal and soothe irritated skin.
Avène Thermal Spring Water Spray (£3/50ml or £5.25/150ml) is packed with the natural minerals and trace elements it has captured on its journey through the French Black Mountains thus creating a water that is clinically proven as pure, soothing, anti-irritating and softening. Gently spritz onto irritated skin and feel the light mist coat it with natural silica to calm and soothe. A perfect handbag essential for mums or keep it cool in the fridge for greater relief!
Avène TriXera Emollient Cream (200ml £10.50) is a fragrance free, paraben-free formula that nourishes and soothes even the driest of skins. TriXera contains 50% Avène Thermal Spring Water that works to rapidly reduce irritation while softening the skin.
TriXera has a rich yet gentle texture that facilitates application and helps to instantly restore comfort as well as suppleness and elasticity.

A-Derma Exomega Cream (200ml £9.95) is an emollient treatment designed to provide atopic and very dry skins with the comfort, softness and suppleness they require. It is formulated with organic polyphenolic Rhealba® oat extract, which has anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
It also contains vitamin B3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids, in the form of evening primrose oil, which provides extra relief and reinforcement of the skin’s barrier. Exomega Milk (200ml £9.50) is also available for those who
prefer a lighter application.
The A-Derma Exomega range also includes a Shower Oil (200ml £9.50) and a non-foaming Bath Treatment (250ml £9.50) that prevents dryness of the epidermis whilst washing leaving skin smooth, supple and hydrated.
Both the Avène and A-Derma ranges are suitable for adults, children and babies,* and are available from selected Boots, Garden Pharmacy, John Bell and Croyden and independent pharmacies. For your nearest stockist call 01582 820165.

 

 

Is snoring ruining your relationship?

Whether it’s leaving the toilet seat up or taking up too much wardrobe space, every annoying habit can take its toll on a relationship, and snoring’s no exception. New research from Breathe Right has revealed that almost a third (31%) of snorers claim that the problem has a negative impact on their relationship, while a staggering fifth of snorers and their bed partners (20%) say it even has a negative impact on their sex life and impact on intimacy.
Suffering in silence is a common predicament with a third (31%) of snorers’ partners doing absolutely nothing to resolve the night-time nuisance while a quarter (24%) of victims resort to sleeping in a separate room to escape their partner’s snoring.
It seems that although a common problem (40% of UK adults snore), over half of snorers (52%) and their partners (60%) have never even tried to treat their snoring. Many couples are more likely to find a quick-fix solution such as seeking refuge in a different room rather than looking into the root cause.
Whether you are the snorer or their long suffering partner, there’s an easy effective, drug free option you can try without having to compromise on your bed or your relationship.
Breathe Right Nasal Strips simply work by gently opening nasal passages to help you breathe through your nose instead of your mouth to reduce or even eliminate snoring, meaning you - and your partner – can get a better nights sleep.
Breathe Right Nasal Strips have been proven to improve breathing in 75% of snorers, improving quality of sleep and reducing daytime sleepiness in 90% of snorers. In fact three out of four snorers’ bed partners also notice the difference which means you can leave the arguments down to what to watch on the television!

 

 

 

HELP PROTECT YOUR TEETH FROM EROSION THIS SUMMER

The first sign of British sunshine and the shorts and sandals are out in force, it’s also a time to indulge in fresh fruit salads and light tomato pasta dishes. Acid contained in citric foods and salad dressings temporarily softens tooth enamel, making teeth more susceptible to acid erosion and sensitivity.

New from Colgate this summer, Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect Toothpaste has a gentle formula that promotes remineralisation of the enamel, making it more resistant to daily acid attacks from food and drinks

Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect has teamed up with celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo to create a tantalizing summer dish that tickles all your taste buds, Gino D’Acampo says “Coming from an Italian background, I love using tomatoes in my cooking. However, tomatoes are highly acidic, but this doesn’t mean you have to miss out on your favourite dishes – for a bit of variation, try alternating tomato dishes with a cheese based sauce.”

Gino D’Acampo’s Rigatoni al Ragu Bianco

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

500g dry Rigatoni pasta

200g minced Beef

100g minced Pork

100g minced Lamb

100g smoked diced pancetta

3 tablespoon Olive oil

50g salted Butter

1 Onion (finely chopped)

1 Carrot (finely chopped)

1 Celery stick (finely chopped)

150ml white Wine

200ml Vegetable stock

250g Mascarpone cheese

¼ freshly grated Nutmeg

4 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley

100g freshly grated Pecorino cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

Method

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and the butter and fry the onion, celery, carrot and pancetta for approx 10 min on a high heat until softened and golden.

Add the pork, lamb, beef and mix well allowing the minced meats to crumble. Cook stirring frequently until the meat has browned. Approx 10 min.

Pour in the wine and cook until evaporated. Season with salt and pepper and add the stock.

Lower the heat and simmer, without the lid on, for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Mix in the Mascarpone, parsley and nutmeg and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

In the meantime, in a large saucepan, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.

Drain and add immediately to the sauce.

On a high heat, mix the white Ragu and the pasta together with a wooden spoon for approx 1 min.

Serve immediately with plenty of grated Pecorino cheese on top.

Help protect your teeth from acid erosion with the following top tips :

· Try to limit your intake of acidic foods and drinks to meal times and not immediately before you go to bed.

· After consuming anything acidic, wait for at least an hour before brushing your teeth.

· Try to minimise the contact between acidic drinks and teeth, for example use a straw.

· Drinking water, milk or eating a piece of cheese after eating acidic food can help neutralize acid and reduce the extent of enamel erosion.

· Ensure you are brushing your teeth correctly –speak to you dentist or hygienist and read the information available on www.colgate.co.uk.

Using Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect twice a day can help protect teeth as it has a dual action that helps remineralise tooth enamel and protects sensitive teeth.

Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect toothpaste is available from leading pharmacists and supermarkets at RRSP: £2.65

 

 

It’s official – men have it better in the bedroom…

… at least when it comes to sleeping. Research released today by Breathe Right reveals that men are more likely to get a good night’s sleep than women. With more than two in five men admitting to snoring and nearly six out of ten women claiming that their partner snores - the results are hardly surprising!
The research also shows that women are more likely than men to put up with a snoring partner – nearly one in three women questioned suffer in silence. However women are getting inventive – up to one in six admit to rolling their partners on to their front to ease the noise, and up to one in ten even pinch their partner’s nose to stop them snoring! Men on the other hand are far less tolerant than women of their partner’s snoring – more than half of men questioned found it irritating (some even rated it as ‘relationship destroying!)
Help is at hand, however with a far simpler option. More than half of people questioned in the survey understand that how they breathe can affect their snoring. When it comes to a good night’s sleep, breathing matters. That’s why Breathe Right Nasal strips have been designed to gently open the nasal passages, helping you to breathe through your nose and not your mouth, providing a drug free way to help reduce or eliminate snoring. In fact, 90% of snorers studied agreed that using Breathe Right Nasal Strips when going to bed improves the quality of their sleep and decreases feelings of daytime sleepiness associated with a bad night’s sleep.

 

 

MEDICAL EXPERTS CREATE NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT

Dermatologist, Medical Aesthetic Specialists, Nurses and Laser Experts Design Facelift without Scalpel
London – 23 July 2008 – The Rejuvenate Clinic at the Private Clinic in London and Manchester (www.theprivateclinic.co.uk) today unveiled an innovative, three-step rejuvenation package known as the ‘Non-Surgical Facelift’. The team of expert medical practitioners which includes dermatologists, medical aesthetic specialists, nurse practitioners and laser aestheticians have come together to combine their medical expertise, utilising the best non-invasive treatments including dermal fillers and the very latest laser technology, to achieve a facial rejuvenation package for both men and women to regain a youthful look without the need for invasive surgery and its corresponding downtime.
The Non-Surgical Facelift is a unique package tailored to suit each patient, looking at a ‘whole effect’ approach of their overall appearance rather than correcting individual lines, wrinkles or blemishes, and combines:
Laser Skin Resurfacing – A laser treatments (for example Pixel laser) on the face, chest and hands targets areas which noticeably show the first signs of ageing. The recommended course of treatments reduces fine lines and wrinkles by resurfacing the skin improving the skin complexion, the skin texture and increasing the tone and volume as well as eliminating sun damage and pigmentation for a youthful appearance.

For immediate results a muscle relaxant is used on the upper third of the face to refine frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s feet around the eyes.

The final treatment concentrates on deep nose-to-mouth folds and fine lines around the mouth area using dermal fillers like Restylane or a collagen stimulator such as Sculptra .
Medical Director Roisin McGovern, who at 58 years old had considered a facelift, decided after discussions with a plastic surgeon that she would prefer a less drastic approach. She said;

“I lived in a hot climate for many years which resulted in a lot of sun damage on my face, chest and hands. I’ve always felt very young within but my skin starting to look dehydrated, emphasising all the little wrinkles and veins which give an appearance of ageing”.
To start her facial rejuvenation package, Roisin had a laser treatment which reduces and refines fine lines and wrinkles and increases the skin tone and texture to give it volume for a youthful rejuvenated appearance. To complete the procedure, Roisin was given Restylane and Sculptra as the ideal choice of injectable fillers to tackle other signs of wrinkles and sagging. Roisin, who is now planning a further Pixel re-surfacing laser treatment to maintain her desired look, added;

“Whatever age I have been, I’ve found that happiness for me is to look the best I can, regardless of how old I am”.
Dr Puneet Gupta, Cosmetic Physician, based at the Rejuvenate Clinic is an Associate member of the British Association of Cosmetic Dermatologists (BACD) and of the AmericanAcademy of Aesthetic Medicine. He specialises in non-surgical cosmetic procedures involving the use of dermal fillers and laser treatments and said;

“The effect that is achieved with the procedure is that of an overall facelift. The treatment includes using a Pixel Laser to re-surface the skin, followed by muscle relaxant injections to refine the fine lines on the forehead and around the eyes. Finally, to achieve a fully refreshed youthful appearance, dermal fillers are used around the mouth to fill out deeper lines which are tell tale signs of ageing”.

 

 

JONATHAN ROSS CELEBRATES HIS ‘BATHTA’

Fenjal Classic is celebrating its 40th birthday by uncovering the bathing habits of British women and their bath time desires!

Many women would readily bathe with a celebrity! Simon Cowell and Jonathan Ross were amongst the least desired celebs, gaining just 5% each. Despite the disappointment Jonathan still boasted about his achievement on his show, proudly holding his ‘Bathta’! If it’s good enough for Jonathan, a Fenjal bath is good enough for us all!

Unsurprisingly, David Beckham (14%) topped the poll of celebrities most women would like to share a bath with, but only just! Dermot O’Leary scored an unlucky 13%, closely followed by Denzel Washington and Richard Hammond both with 11% each of total votes.
One issue that ladies could not agree on was: would they share their spouse’s bath water? Women were divided with 40% against, whilst a surprising 60% agreed they would! Picture the romantic scene: candles, champagne and two in the tub… but this could not be further from the truth! According to the Fenjal Classic survey almost 80% of women would rather have a relaxing soak in a hot bath, than have an ‘early night’ with their partner!
The survey ran on www.fenjalis40.com to commemorate Fenjal, and forty years of making women feel special every day. Log on to discover beauty tips, advice and play the fun Forty Years Quiz, which will take you on a trip down memory lane!

Looking as good as the day it was launched, Fenjal is synonymous with pampering, effective bath and body care and still holds that same sparkle it did forty years ago, making it a best seller today!
Fenjal Classic is an exclusive plant-based range indulging every part of the bodycare routine. All products are enriched with precious natural oils ensuring one timeless fragrance all day long. All products are dermatologically tested, pH balanced and suitable for all skin types. Prices start at £2.95 and available from Boots.

 

Pout Cosmetics available at Beauty Counter Direct!

Pretty, sexy and fun!
We were all so sad when Pout closed their UK shop. Loved by celebrities and devoted fans alike, Pout had a special place in our hearts. The good news is you can now buy Pout Cosmetics in the UK through Beauty Counter Direct, and at savings of up to 80% off RRP!
Click to see their Discounted Pout Cosmetics here and snap up your favourites!

 

 

The Femme Elite – A product Designed Just for WOMEN

The Femme Elite is designed for all your feminine needs. Using the latest technology, this 3-in-1 pre-set unit can be used for pelvic floor stimulation (PFS), pain relief (TENS) and muscle toning (EMS). Helping to strengthen your Pelvic Floor muscles - The more you stimulate your Pelvic Floor Muscles the stronger they become. The Femme Elite (PFS) works like an internal muscle toner to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, resulting in greater bladder control. Suitable for all women.

The Femme Elite is fully compliant with strict medical devise regulations. Especially designed to tone the muscles women generally want to. Can assist you with post natal recovery (use 13 weeks after giving birth). Pelvic floor muscle toning and incontinence. A superb advanced 3-in-1 product designed JUST FOR WOMEN.

Femme Elite comes complete with its own portable carry pouch. Compact, discreet and portable. A Must Have Unit for Women!

The Femme Elite unit is amazingly small and neat. At the side you have easy to use Mode switch enabling you to switch from Pelvic Floor (PFS) (which is pre-set), to TENS pain relief – to Muscle toning (EMS).

One of the most innovative, versatile products available to women today.

Whether you need to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles, require pain relief for period pain or back pain, or need Muscle toning for abdominal and thigh muscles the Femme Elite will fulfil all your needs.

Just think Pre-set Pelvic Floor Stimulation, TENS for pain relief, and EMS to tone those muscles we all want to tone – Thighs, Stomach and Butt – All in one superb compact unit.

To find out more just call 0500 220 061 and ask for information on the FEMME ELITE! or click onto www.bodyclock.co.uk