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Why Vitamin D is essential for good healthy ageing... Author: Janie Smith Copyright: Janie Smith If you would like to reproduce any part of this article please contact  Janie Smith The weather in the UK is superb at the moment, or at least it is here in London. Millions of us are baring our skin for the first time in months but not everyone is doing it safely. It is so easy to burn and that's not good! The sun however can have a positive effect on us human beings. A little sunshine is very beneficial. It is a source of the much discussed Vitamin D which is in fact a pre-hormone that can reduce the risk of certain cancers, absorb calcium, protect bones, help prevent type 2 diabetes by 80% and help prevent multiple sclerosis. We get 95% of our Vitamin D from the sun and it can be found in food like margarine and fortified cereals. Vitamin D has many other benefits to our health and well being, amongst them it: * reduces the chance of heart disease, ...

Our skin is precious - always love it! Author: Janie Smith Copyright: Janie Smith If you wish to reproduce any part of this article please contact  Savvy 'n Sassy Be savvy in the sunshine- top tips for choosing sunscreen! For most of us as soon as the sun shines our spirits soar and the world becomes a lovelier place. If like me you want to enjoy the sun but are not keen on turning into a shrivelled prune you need to protect yourself. There are so many choices out in the market, it can make choosing the right protection for yourself difficult. This article has been written to solve your problems! Sun Creams and Blocks 99% of skin cancers are linked to the sun's rays. Using the right sunscreen can help reduce the development of active keratosis which is the most common type of pre-cancer. They also reduce the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The aim of a good sunscreen is to prevent excessive exposure to the sun's ...

Well, hello there and welcome to the blog today! Tips for flawless under eye concealer.... Today I am addressing that age old concern - under eye concealer. We all seem to be searching for that flawless under eye look and I am here to help you! First things first! You know that tale about a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow and that we all know it doesn't exist? Well guess what? nor does flawless concealer...not on any age! But don't despair! We have to accept that we are getting older and that we have texture under our eyes. Unless you go for surgery you aren't going to get super smooth under eye skin. Sorry! There isn't a cream out there that can do it for you , no matter how much hype skin care companies come out with! HOWEVER , there are some great tips and tricks that can help us get as close to flawless as possible. Grab yourself some eye cream, concealers and super fine powder and click here to see how to get the next best to fl...

Why women bully other women and why it must stop. Author: Janie Smith Copyright: Janie Smith If you wish to use any part of this article please contact me first. Thank you. “ Girls bully other women, women empower women” As women living in a still largely patriarchal society we have big enough battles to win already. So why then are women not standing united? Why do many still bully members of their own gender? Statistics show that 68% of all bullying cases are female against female. The message this sends to young girls is dangerous. They see their adult role models behaviour and often repeat it. Adult bullies have much to answer for. Women bullying women is not a new phenomenon but it has certainly become more visible with the incredible growth of social media and more females in the workplace. There are entire communities who seem to derive great pleasure from doing nothing but pull other women down. The more successful, and success comes in many forms, that ...

💖 Hey! Today is a great day here! After a long time studying to be a make-up artist, completing a loooong course learning all about skincare and teaching myself to film, edit and blog, MY WEBSITE IS LIVE! And yes, I built and designed the website myself!!!! I have come along away over the last year and if I say so myself I feel a little bit proud. So, what can you expect from Savvy 'n' Sassy ? ·          Blog/Vlog 3 times a week keeping you up to date with all things “Over 45”, ·          Your questions answered about life as a woman who is over 45, ·          A thoroughly researched and fun women’s interest community covering beauty, lifestyle, relationships and more! ·          Blog and Vlog with full tutorials, chats etc.…...I buy the products and try out services myself so that I can give true...

Top 5 Contouring Tips for Mature Women Contouring tutorials are all over the internet like a rash however they are aimed at beautiful young things with alabaster skin or  for celebrity photoshoots. They aren't much use to us over 45s! In my YOU TUBE  tutorial I show you how to contour for different face shapes using cream contour as it is kinder to mature skin. Today there is a link to copyright free face charts that you can practise with and charts to help you identify your face shape so you know where to place your contour. 1. Why Contour? You don't have to. It isn't the law however when done well it enhances your best features and tones down those you are not so keen on. For example, you can give your self cheekbones and hide a slackening jawline. 2. Identify your face shape. Face Shape Characteristics Goal Round Same width and height without clear lines or features Add more definition Oblong face Usually tw...