How to deal with acne, at any age

With skin expert, Jodie King.  

So this isn’t a very festive article, but acne always loves to spoil the fun… Acne is a complicated medical condition that affects approximately 85 per cent of adolescents. However, it’s not just a teen problem – 30 per cent of adults between 20 and 60 are still suffering from breakouts. Research shows that only 30 per cent of sufferers consult a doctor or skin specialist for their condition.

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How to keep skin healthy over the silly season

Sage advice from skin expert, Jodie King on how to keep your #skin healthy over the #Christmas party period…

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It’s that time of year when our bodies are about to take a bit of a bashing in terms of how we treat them!  Lots of party makeup, sun, booze, late nights and indulgent foods can play havoc on your skin during this season of excesses, causing all sorts of unwanted effects, such as breakouts, sunburn (if you’re lucky enough to be in the southern hemisphere!) and dryness.

Skin expert, Jodie King of Blyss Skin Clinic in Sydney gives her advice and tips on how to keep skin healthy over the silly season…

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Limpsfield’s new cafe is The Perfect Blend!

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Finally the wait is over! Limpsfield’s much anticipated coffee shop, The Perfect Blend opened today!

Owned and operated by local designer, Victoria Allinson, who has run the bridal shop in the same location for several years, The Perfect Blend is bringing London’s Monmouth Coffee to Limpsfield and is bound to be a huge local success, fulfilling a real need for residents and visitors alike.

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Give your skin some Aussie colour this Winter! 

There’s nothing like giving your skin a little summer glow to make you feel perkier and healthier. While summer holidays may seem a distant memory as we hurtle towards winter, you can still achieve a fabulous all-year-round Aussie glow with Ere Perez Natural Cosmetics.  Continue reading “Give your skin some Aussie colour this Winter! “

Managing Rosacea: with skin expert, Jodie King

Rosacea is a skin reddening condition that occurs mainly on the face.  It can be very embarrassing and make the sufferer feel extremely self-conscious and anxious, which in turn can often make the condition worse. Continue reading “Managing Rosacea: with skin expert, Jodie King”

The importance of wearing natural mascara

Our eyes convey our every emotion. They are our most beautiful and our most sensitive facial feature. That’s why it’s so important to look after them with good quality, toxin-free mascara that will enhance your eyes’ health, as well as their beauty, without causing irritation or damaging lashes.

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Make the most of the Lecrin Valley’s extended summer!

New post on The Lecrin Valley website…
Feeling Autumny? Get out to The Lecrin Valley where it’s still summer! #thelecrinvalley #autumnbreaks

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The weather may have turned a bit chilly and autumnal in the UK this week, but not so in the Lecrin Valley, where the sunshine persists to provide lovely late summer weather, well into October and beyond.

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You never forget your first book

My daughter has “discovered” reading. She has found her “first book”. The book in question is Girl Online by Zoe Sugg (aka Zoella). It’s not a literary classic, but a good read, an engaging novel and my daughter loves it, because she loves anything to do with Zoella.

When I say she’s discovered, I don’t mean she’s just started reading.  She’s 11 – and she’s never had problems with reading either, BUT she’s never engaged. She’s never been even remotely interested or excited about reading…until now.

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