The founder of ES Skincare, Elizabeth Somapala has gone from nurse to natural healer, with a results-driven brand using plant extracts and essential oils, which she uses as a therapist in spa, at home and which have also proven to be a royal favourite!

Proving that Mother Nature knows an awful lot more than we do, the key to Elemis’ anti-ageing facials comes from a ship-wreck at the bottom of the deep blue sea - as Ragdale Hall’s Senior Beauty Therapist Sarah-Louise Waters explains …

Being a teenager is hard - whoever you happen to be, it is few and far between amongst adolescents who does not at one point or another feel completely swept away by a tide of hormones and insecurities, not least of all when it comes to skin problems: “in my experience people who had bad […]

After retiring from international athletics with an Olympic gold medal in tow, Sally Gunnell now works to bring all the benefits of sport to every day life, but admits nothing beats a dip in a thalasso pool or a cup of coffee in the garden …

We know that having a relaxing, moisturising, exfoliating treatment is good for us, but what we really want is to be able to see instant results.  Whittlebury Hall’s Executive Therapist Jodie Bushell tells us all about the perfect pre-party treatment and how to make the results last!

Dame Kelly Homes knows all about the grit and determination it takes to win an Olympic gold medal (or two), and through her own initiative - On Camp With Kelly has been guiding team GB’s London 2012 hopefuls … but alongside proving her superstar status on and off the track, she is still partial to […]

No matter how healthy you are, water retention and bloating can always prove a problem, making Decléor’s Slim Effects Treatment particularly appealing, as Sir Christopher Wren Hotel’s Head Therapist, Holly Miller explains …

Looking to ancient traditions for inspiration and combining them with a bit of creative modern magic, the Rituals brand is built on the foundation of turning life’s every day tasks into sensuous, enjoyable experiences - from your morning shower to washing the dishes, as founder Raymond Cloosterman explains … What did you do before setting […]

Pregnancy can be a delicate time, when mums-to-be are in need of a little understanding and head-to-toe pampering, which is exactly why Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa created their very own line of pre-natal organic products and exclusive treatment just for them, as Therapy Manager Kirsty Amato explains! What does the Pea in a Pod […]

First Impressions I am sure it was just a massive coincidence, but on passing through the gates of Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa and driving up the rhododendron lined road towards the five star hotel and spa, the clouds parted and driving rain gave way to glorious sunshine … such is the nature - never […]