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Mar 09, 08
Where can I buy wide fitting shoes which are not designed for old ladies?
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis
Good question. Blissfully, the internet is at your service! First up, try English brand Van Dal (www.vandalshoes.com; 0800 801909), which has an extensive range of styles.

Then, www.tallgirls.co.uk (mail order: 01420 587400) has a small selection in EE, while www.cinderellashoes.co.uk (00 35 357 932 6696), a Dublin company, specialises in wide fittings and stocks sizes 8-11 in an EE fitting, from £34-£82. It will do mail order, but there is no brochure; you can only view the shoes via the website.

Other tips include www.lushshoes.co.uk and www.elephantfeet.com.
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Feb 29, 08
where can I buy Raspex in the UK
Feb 29, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis
Can't help with Raspex but if you go to www.victoriahealth.com and type in "ellagic acid" -- that's the active component that is also found in Raspex, and which is thought to have anti-cancer properties, you will find several supplements to choose from.
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Jan 28, 08
what is the best mascara
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis
Max Factor's Masterpiece (£9.99) is really good, especially if you stroke on a second layer. Find out more information from other users by typing "Mascara" into Search.
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Jan 26, 08
how to zap crows feet
Jan 26, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis
The most effective way to relax them is with Botox, which will stop you from being able to scrunch the area up so much when you smile but which still looks reasonably natural as long as you don’t have too much (it’s less of a giveaway, doing it in this area, than across the forehead where it usually is wildly obvious if all your frown lines suddenly vanish). To find a decent doctor who does this, you can try www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk. Creams with peptides and other muscle-relaxing ingredients can do a certain amount to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, but not as much as a needle can.
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Jan 23, 08
crows lines
Jan 23, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis
The most effective way to relax them is with Botox, which will stop you from being able to scrunch the area up so much when you smile but which still looks reasonably natural as long as you don’t have too much (it’s less of a giveaway, doing it in this area, than across the forehead where it usually is wildly obvious if all your frown lines suddenly vanish). To find a decent doctor who does this, you can try www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk. Creams with peptides and other muscle-relaxing ingredients can do a certain amount to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, but not as much as a needle can.
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Jan 20, 08
how to get rid of crows feet
Jan 22, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis
the most effective way to relax them is with Botox, which will stop you from being able to scrunch the area up so much when you smile but which still looks reasonably natural as long as you don’t have too much (it’s less of a giveaway, doing it in this area, than across the forehead where it usually is wildly obvious if all your frown lines suddenly vanish). To find a decent doctor who does this, you can try www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk. Creams with peptides and other muscle-relaxing ingredients can do a certain amount to lessen the appearance of wrinkles, but not as much as a needle can.
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Jan 21, 08
i hate jeans/trousers that sit below your navel. Will I ever be able to find any that sit more or less on my waist.I am 48 and between size 12 and 14.
Jan 21, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis
Try the Lands End catalogue (www.landsend.co.uk), they have lots of jeans/trousers that come pretty well right up to the navel
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Apr 13, 08
Question from Sarah
Help! About 1/3 of my eyelashes on my right eye have fallen out! I am a real mascara queen. Any suggestions for rapid regrowth? bare barelook! Think the cause is too much waterproof mascara and eyelash curling, but has anyone any tips top
Apr 21, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Go easy on the curling? I would suspect that, more than the waterproof mascara (though you do usually have to rub a bit to get that off, don't you?) If you're feeling rich, there are a couple of products that will help boost eyelash growth -- Dermalash (01306 886 425) and Revitalash -- but they both cost nearly £100 and you need to use them every night with dedication. And give your eyelashes a chance to grow back properly before you attack them with the curlers again.
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Mar 10, 08
I love Clinique Simple perfume but its been discontinued, can anyone recomend something similar? Thanks
Mar 18, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Get on the line to the people at www.escentual.com (number on their website); they know a good deal about perfume and may be able to recommend something similar
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Mar 18, 08
Question from Peter Roberts
Other than dermal fillers. Are there any other ways to increase dermal hyaluronic acid?
Mar 18, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I don't think there are (there are various edible supplements that pupport to increase levels of HA in the skin but I haven't seen studies showing that they really work). And injecting dilute hyaluronic-acid gels in tiny pinpricks all over the skin is only affecting the outer layers of the skin, not the deeper, dermal tissues.
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Mar 16, 08
Please help, I would like some advice on very light foundation. I have a fair skin which tans in the summer when I am outside more, but in the winter it is relatively pale. I have a few wrinkles around the eyes and the mouth, but otherwise my skin is good although slightly senstive. I cannot afford really expensive beauty products, so anything up to about £10.00. Is there a company that would allow me to try a sample first before buying? I am aged 58 with grey hair and blue eyes.
Mar 18, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Bourjois 10-hour sleep effect foundation (about £9 at Boots) is great, as is the new No 7 Instant Radiance Brush-on Foundation (which comes with its own brush, so you can spread it as thinly as you like) are both great. See if you can persuade the salespeople at your local branch to demonstrate a tester on you, then you'll know if it suits your skin and your colouring
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Mar 12, 08
how should i get my hair cut to hide my sticky out ears
Mar 18, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Any kind of cut that's broken up with layers should do the trick - ask a good hairdresser for his/her opinion on what will work best for your face-shape
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Mar 11, 08
Question from Cathylou
My finger nails have recentlybecome very waek and the top layers peeling off. Is this due to a deficiency in my diet?
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
It might well be. There are all sorts of trace elements (copper, manganese, zinc) that put together, help to keep nails and hair in good nick. Try a specific supplement, like Perfectil from vitabiotics (www.perfectil.com) to cover all basis, and try to make sure you are eating a varied diet with plenty of fresh fruit and veg and enough protein
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Mar 14, 08
Hi Has nayone tried thread/spider vein removal from legs, specifically thighs? did it work? How many treatments were required? Im concerned it could make the condition worse than it is now?
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
treatment shouldn't make the condition worse, though a good practitioner should be able to size you up and advise you on how well the treatment may work for your particular case. How many treatments you need also rather depends on the extent of the veins and how they respond to IPL treatments - it costs around £250 a time and you will probably need more than one session.
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Mar 17, 08
Rosacea?
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
A dermatologist may be able to help you manage it -- there isn't a cure for rosacea. Vitamin C lotions can help reduce redness, and vitamin E can help because it's anti-inflammatory, but there isn't one magic potion that will put a stop to it, unfortunately. A dermatologist may offer to treat rosacea with IPL (intense pulsed light) which can help reduce the redness, though it won't be permanent and you'll probably need two or three sessions, at around £250 a time, to see a result. Soothing skincare regimes like Darphin's new Intral range (0870 034 2566 for stockists) can help calm down redness, and might be worth a try.
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Mar 17, 08
will a dermatologist be able to treat roseaca?
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
They may be able to help you manage it -- there isn't a cure for rosacea. Vitamin C lotions can help reduce redness, and vitamin E can help because it's anti-inflammatory, but there isn't one magic potion that will put a stop to it, unfortunately. A dermatologist may offer to treat rosacea with IPL (intense pulsed light) which can help reduce the redness, though it won't be permanent and you'll probably need two or three sessions, at around £250 a time, to see a result. Soothing skincare regimes like Darphin's new Intral range (0870 034 2566 for stockists) can help calm down redness, and might be worth a try.
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Mar 09, 08
I am contemplating a career change, nothing like aiming high! Can you tell me what qualifications/experience one would need to become a beauty writer?
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Experience and enthusiasm are the main qualifications. Read around the subject, work out which parts of 'beauty' (it's a wide area) interest you most, think up a few ideas, pitch them at your favourite publications, see if they offer any kind of in-house work experience... Good luck!
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Mar 15, 08
I'm 28, olive skin, have oily t-zone. I use mostly Cliique as I feel comfortable in their makeup - how do I stop the occasional acne?
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Sounds like you need to keep your oily t-zone under control without drying it out too much. If you're keen on Clinique, they have many washes and a whole anti-spot range. If the occasional spot that you're getting is a once-a-month occurance (spots tend to flare up when your hormone levels alter), then you'll know when you need to be more vigilant, and maybe for a few days before your period, start using a more active anti-spot wash and/or gel.
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Mar 11, 08
Can anyone recomend a good hairdresser in Norwich? Someone with a good flair but not too 'trendy'. Thanks H
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
A Wonderstuff user recommends - There is a very good hairdressers in Fakenham, in Norwich St, its called Amies and the girl who does my hair is called Leanna. She is very experienced and will give good advice and an excellent cut
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Mar 15, 08
what is best skin cream containing retinal and anti-oxidants
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Retin-ox Night is great (patented form of retinol, so is Nick Lowe's night cream, and so is Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Serum, which has been around forever but does a really good job. Might be worth asking your GP to check your iron levels, too - if you are a bit anaemic it can make you both tired and pale -- and you shouldn't be looking that tired and pale after that much sleep, whatever products you are using.
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Mar 15, 08
boots retinol
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Retin-ox Night is great for anti-ageing (patented form of retinol), so is Nick Lowe's night cream, and so is Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Serum, which has been around forever but does a really good job. Might be worth asking your GP to check your iron levels, too - if you are a bit anaemic it can make you both tired and pale -- and you shouldn't be looking that tired and pale after that much sleep, whatever products you are using.
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Mar 16, 08
Can you advise how to disguise little thread veins on each side of my nose?! Or even better how I could actually get rid of them. I take great care of my skin but they actually appear to be getting worse. Thank you
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
alas, thread veins really require professional attention. Start saving up for IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment, which is the most effective treatment for this. The light zaps and shatters the pigment in the veins that is showing through the skin, and the body will then absorb the tiny broken up particles. It costs about £200-£300 per session depending on how much you are having done and whether your chosen practitioner is based in the middle of London or elsewhere (for reputable practitioners, visit www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk, the website of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, which lists people who do this all over the country).
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Mar 16, 08
can you reccomend a pinky/beige lipstick with a creamy looking finish please
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
head for your nearest Bobbi Brown counter - there's a whole new range called Creamy Lip Colour, most of which are pretty pinky beiges of one kind or another. see www.bobbibrown.co.uk to find your nearest stockist
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Mar 17, 08
what is the best leg wax
Mar 17, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Seasoned d-i-y waxers rave about Bliss's Poetic Waxing (£35; www.blisslondon.co.uk), which you heat up in a mug and which can grab tiny hairs
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Mar 16, 08
Solution to dark circles under eyes
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
These are made worse by lack of sleep, eating badly and drinking too much alcohol but usually, they are genetic, and exacerbated by ageing as the fat pads beneath the eyes shrivel, making the area look darker and more hollow. Eye creams can help by improving skin brightness and circulation; one much more drastic thing that can work very well is to inject a wrinkle-filler gel filler like Restylane along the “tear trough”, inside of the rim of the eye-socket (yes, eek, it's a delicate area and it needs a delicate hand, and your eyes will look bruised and baggy for a week or two afterwards before you see the real results). Eye surgeon Raman Malhotra (www.ramanmalhotra.com) is a whizz with Restylane, and Dr Aamer Khan of the Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, gets brilliant results using Laresse (020 7935 0986; www.harleystreetskin.co.uk)
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Mar 16, 08
best skin routine for 40 something with oily skin please
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
a gentle thorough cleanser (no need, even if your skin is oily, to use any skin-stripping anti-bacterial stuff unless it is also spotty), an oil-free or oil-control moisturiser (you have enough oil, but skin still needs to be kept hydrated), and spf/uva sun protection on top for the day; at night, cleanse thoroughly and use a bit of moisturiser if your skin feels tight
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Mar 14, 08
Question from yvonne
weak peeling nails any remedies for?
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Try one of the skin/hair/nails vitamin supplements like Perfectil, in case it's a deficiency of trace elements that's contributing to your nails being weak. And paint-on nail-hardening potions like Sally Hansen's should toughen nails up a good deal.
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Mar 10, 08
Question from Annie
I am 65 years of age but I still enjoy making myself look good. My problem is that I have rather dry skin and my eye shadow never looks right. I have blue eyes and a pale complexion.
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Try a richer moisturiser if your skin is feeling constantly dry -- skin tends to get drier with age, but it's also tends to be drier in the winter than the summer. For eye shadow, keep it simple. For a pale complexion and blue eyes, pale browns or light gold shadow usually looks good. Don't go for complicated shading or shaping, just use the shadow all over the lid, from the eyelashes to the crease of the eyelid.
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Mar 10, 08
which is a good budget face mask
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Try the Skin Wisdom Daily Care Detox Thermal Mask, 97p per sachet at Tesco. It's nice and thick and heats up as you apply it
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Mar 15, 08
My partner gave me Sisely global Anti Age cream for my birthday. Turns out he spent over 200 euro on it. Was is supposed to be so good about it. Or was he ripped off!! Thanks
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I'd say, lucky you, what a great partner to have. No, he wasn't ripped off, it's extremely expensive stuff, in the uber-luxe premium end of the skincare market, full of active ingredients derived from nature and put together in the latest high tech way.
I hope you enjoy it
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Mar 16, 08
what is the differance between serums and primers?
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Serums are usually full of active ingredients for treating the skin and go on before moisturiser. Primers prepare the skin for make-up, smoothing out imperfections and creating radiance, like an undercoat for foundation
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Mar 15, 08
how can i get long thick eyelashes
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Max Factor's Masterpiece (£9.99) is really good, especially if you stroke on a second layer. Find out more information from other users by typing "Mascara" into Search.
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Mar 16, 08
best skin care for older/dryer skins
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about a lovely gentle complexion-boosting, anti-aging facial oil? Several leading facialists swear that all you need for better skin is plenty of gentle, circulation-boosting massage and small amounts of special oils (which sink right in, so they don't make your face greasy).
Darphin have a fabulous aromatic dry anti-aging oil called Rose Aromatic Care (about £36), Energys have a 'rejuvenating facial complex' (£25 at www.highernature.co.uk)
If you don't fancy oil, try Neal's Yard's fabulous Frankincense Nourishing Cream, £12 at www.nealsyardremedies.com
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Mar 16, 08
Where can I get Athena lift from
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Answer Beauty Questions on Wonderstuff, and score a perfect 10. Then we'll send you a pot for free!
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Mar 16, 08
I have suddenly got two deep vertical lines above my top lip. Can you recommend the best cream to soften these andprevent them getting worse. I am happy to pay for a high quality product.
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
My colleague Rebecca Howards has this to say: The lines above your lip - are you a smoker? If so the first thing to do is try to wean yourself off as pucker lines around the lip are most often caused by dragging on a fag. I know this is easier said than done but skin care that tackles this problem is a waste of money if you are going to continue smoking.
If you don't smoke, try Bliss Spiff Upper Lip, £35 that helps to soften those vertical lines with a cocktail of collagen-boosting ingredients. (Buy it online at blisslondon.co.uk)
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Mar 16, 08
what can i do for thin hair
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
it's worth trying some of the many volumising products (shampoos, conditioners, styling lotions) that you can find at most chemists - they contain ingredients that coat and thicken the hairs and make them stand away from each other, to add the appearance of volume. And eat a good diet, with plenty of protein (especially at breakfast and lunchtime) and omega-3 essential fatty acids
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Mar 16, 08
brown patches on face how to get rid of them
Mar 16, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I really feel pigmentation is a problem that should be tackled by a professional and my best advice is to see a dermatologist who will talk you through the most effective forms of treatment. Hyper pigmentation (dark patches) if over treated can become hypo-pigmented (pale and bleached, pigment-less areas of skin) so it's tricky trying to go it alone.
A dermatologist will also be able to identify the exact cause of your uneven skin tone - sun exposure, hormonal flux or your natural colouring (if you have a history of redheads in the family it can make you more susceptible to age spots).
I recommend you get in touch with the British Association of Dermatologists (www.bad.org.uk) to find out more about the condition and derms in your area.
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Mar 12, 08
Who is the best recommendation for Eye-brow shaping?
Mar 15, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Anyone who has done a good job on anyone you actually know. For ideas about shapes, look at www.shavata.co.uk. She's amazing at brows and so are all the people she has trained. Vaishaly, uber-facialist, is also brilliant, www.vaishaly.com
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Mar 13, 08
Question from Joy Thompson
what are the best, value for money products to use to prevent a shiny T on my face? I'm 55 and white.
Mar 15, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Clinique's Pore Minimizer T-Zone Shine Control is £11 and does a great job. It's a small tube but you don't need much at a time and it's easy to fit in your make-up bag
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Mar 10, 08
anti aging cream for lips
Mar 15, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about dermalogica's Climate Control lip treatment - nice and natural so your lips can breathe, but soothing and protective, too
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Mar 13, 08
Question from sarahm
I'm 40 and getting married in August and I'm looking for a foundation or tinted moisturiser that will make my skin look dewy. It needs to have good coverage and long lasting but not one that will sit in fine lines and look 'dry'. Please help!
Mar 14, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
For tinted moisturisers, try Dermalogica's one (quite light, but manages to boost radiance and give you a bit of colour) or Chantecaille's Just Skin (more expensive, thicker but better coverage and a brillant finish). For liquid foundation, Shiseido The Makeup is just brilliant - it looks dewy without then going oily-looking two hours later
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Mar 14, 08
best doctor for fillers
Mar 14, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Look at www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk; that will give you an idea of which accredited cosmetic doctors in your area are doing what. And it doesn't have to be a doctor; there are plenty of cosmetic surgeons and aesthetic nurses who are brilliant with fillers, too
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Mar 11, 08
how to apply eyeshadow
Mar 14, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
take a peek at the wonderful www.videojug.com for a step-by-step tutorial
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Mar 11, 08
for over 63what is the best facecream
Mar 13, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I know a 65-year-old who loves the Body Shop's Wise Woman range (www.thebodyshop.co.uk). I also know a 73 year old who swears by Creme de la Mer, but that's more of an investment...
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Mar 10, 08
Hi, for years I used Estee Lauder stay in place make up. I have combination skin coupled now with ageing and wrinkles. My favourite foundation no longer makes me look good. I have large pores and REALLY need good coverage but the Estee foundation is REALLY making me look more aged. Please help. I like to look as if I have make up on and don't like "see through" stuff. I have absolutely NIGHTMARE skin (age 48) Please help me!!
Mar 13, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
If you're keen on Estee Lauder, why not give their Idealist serum a go? It has a great reputation for refining skin and reducing pore-size so it might be just the ticket - and ask whoever is selling it to you to recommend a make-up primer, as that can make all the difference to the way the make-up itself sits on the face
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Mar 11, 08
Question from Loraine57
Hi, I recently reached the big "50" and am not sure if I should be changing my foundation now. I have always looked after my skin and use Clinique. I recently read about a mineral foundation and wondered if this is suitable for me or is it more for younger skin. Look forward to your reply
Mar 13, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Mineral foundation is great and there's no age-barrier to using it - it depends more on whether it suits your skin. Revlon has just brought out a nice one, the Jane Iredale range is lovely (020 8450 7111) and my favourite is Susan Posnick's Colorflo (020 8997 8541). But there's no need to change your foundation unless you feel it isn't doing what you want it to. I still think you get a finer overall finish with primer and liquid foundation, but it does take more time and effort
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Mar 09, 08
breast augmentation
Mar 13, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Take a look at www.mybreast.org. It's set up and run by a bunch of well-qualified breast-enhancement specialist surgeons, rather than salespeople and they do good work.
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Mar 09, 08
WHICH CONCEALER IS THE MOST LONG LASTING,AND WONT CREASE?
Mar 13, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
One that's well worth trying is the new Soap & Glory one, not expensive, from Boots. Great colour and nice coverage. Make sure that skin is well moisturised underneath, too - that will minimise creasing
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Mar 13, 08
I am 53 and have sun damaged facial skin. I have restylane treatments, but would a surgical peel help? Or can you suggest any other treatments?
Mar 13, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
A chemical peel will take off the old top dead skin cells, help fade pigmentation marks and diminish acne scarring, reveal a fresher-looking skin beneath (which all means any treatment products you are using will get more easily into the cells where they are needed). Skin will also need to be rigorously protected from UV light afterwards. Is it good for your skin? Most dermatologists would say so, but go easy particularly if you have fair or delicate skin. How much you are 'peeled' depends on how strong the peeling substance is, and how long it is left on for, and most people find a series of light peels better/ safer/ easier to tolerate than one big one where you face more or less falls of in great scales over the next week.
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Mar 03, 08
Question from letty
What are your thoughts on the Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch ? ive heard it is meant to do what is say s but slightly dubious about this.
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Cast aside your doubts, it's a lovely product -- fills in wrinkles, adds radiance, and provides a brilliant smooth base so that make-up glides on and you look that much better.... until you take it off.
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Mar 09, 08
how good is the face cream by Aldi supermarket
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
at £1.89, it's worth giving it a whirl, isn't it? Seriously, it beat off some strong competition in a blind-testing by 2,000 magazine readers, so it's got to have something going for it
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Mar 09, 08
After a years "sensible eating ane exercise" I've dropped from a size 16 to a size 10. It's been tough at times but it's been worth it. I feel GREAT! I never tire of the thrill of choosing a size 10 when I go shopping. BUT .. I have been left with flaps of saggy wrinkly skin around my midriff which won't seem to go despite all the creams and exercise I've tried. Can you suggest anything apart from surgery?
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Good grief well done you, what an achievement! But I fear that if you've already tried creams and exercise the saggy skin is there to stay (I'm sure you'll have been told this before, but unless you're v young, once it has stretched to a certain degree the skin fibres just dont have enough elastic in them to spring back to where they used to be). There are various skin-shrinking treatments available like Titan and Thermage, but they work best on small areas of skin so if there's a certain amount of skin to shift, I'm afraid that surgery is your best option.
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Mar 12, 08
I have taken to walking most days in all weather although I love it i don't want my face looking like a pan scourer !! any tips for extra protection I alredy use Clarins restorative day and night cream is it enough ??
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
As long as the day cream has SPF 15 and UVA protection in it, then yes. It's the UVA rays that do the long-term damage to skin, they're present in any old sort of daylight, not just when it's sunny, and their effects are cumulative ie they stack up over time. Fabulous that you're walking so much, too!
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Mar 08, 08
Question from blondieone
I am 45...have naturally blonde hair which is very fine and about 4-5 inches below shoulder length, wavy and unruly. I hate it with a passion but don't want it cut too short either. What style would possibly suit me (I have an oval shaped face) and what is in vogue at the moment that may be suitable?
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Don't hate your hair -- it sounds pretty good to me (the wavy and naturally blonde bits, at any rate). But if it's fine, it might look better a bit shorter -- say, shoulder length, which is still far from "short", and worked into layers, which will give a bit of volume if you use a thickening shampoo/ conditioner and fluff it out when you dry it. Can you find a hairdresser who can help you towards a workable solution? What's in vogue right now matters a good deal less than what works best for you.
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Mar 09, 08
Do you know anything about Strixaderm-MD anti dark circles and Anti-bags lotion?
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
it's supposed to be very good and certainly has a very good reputation but I haven't tried it myself.
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Mar 09, 08
Question from fjackj
Has anyone had success with breast enhancement pills? According to closer magazing Tara P.T was successful with one called Perfect C and I'd love to know if they are a con. I have the misfortune of being skinny, having a bony chest AND, get this size 34AA breats, I call 'nubs'. Hideous. Please help?!
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
The people behind it reckon her success with the pills was absolutely genuine (I know, they would say that wouldn't they, but I don't see why she would put herself out there, claiming something as mad as this worked if it had done nothing). But then I also know people who have quite seriously managed to enlarge their breasts by willpower (www.innertalk.co.uk, for a subliminal-messaging CD that will do the trick, about £25) though I have to say I tried that one and it didn't work for me but then maybe I didn't try for long enough...
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Mar 12, 08
what is a good all round facial cleanser
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
liz earle's Cleanse & Polish hot cloth cleanser. Just brilliant. you massage it on (good for skin) then wipe it off with a muslin wrung out in hot water (gentle exfoliation). it's one of my absolute favourites. www.lizearle.com
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Mar 12, 08
what is an effective treatment for acne?
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
If you've tried over-the-counter anti-spot medicines and they're not doing the trick, go see your GP, who will prescribe antibiotic cream or pills which may do the trick (give it 6 weeks).
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Mar 12, 08
Question from Crickleback
Where can I buy herbal, permanent hair colourant in London?
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
You could try some of the colours from Aubrey Organics(www.aubreyorganics.co.uk; about £11). I haven't used them but they have a good reputation. The results will depend on how grey your hair is -- they say if it's more than 20 per cent grey, you should ask them for special instructions!
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Mar 12, 08
how can i reduce undereye circles?
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Dark circles are really difficult to tackle. They are a v individual thing and if you've tried all the various 'lifestyle' remedies (see below, I've copied over the advice I gave to Kelli a few days ago)then I can see you might want to do something more drastic but you can't do anything surgically for under-eye circles since the problem is usually a loss of volume, in the form of fat pads below the eye, rather than excess skin.
The one new thing that CAN be done for under-eye circles is to inject a hyaluronic-acid gel filler like Restylane along the inside of the rim of the eye-socket (yes, eek, it's a delicate area and it needs a delicate hand, and your eyes will look bruised and baggy for a week or two afterwards before you see the real results), but if done by an expert, this "tear-trough" procedure can give the eye area a boost and make you look much less tired.


Re diet - eating badly, along with drinking too much alcohol and not getting enough sleep, certainly make dark circles worse, so eating more fresh veg and fruit, and drinking more water is always a good idea.
Sometimes dark circles can mean that you're a bit anaemic (your GP can do a basic blood test to check) but it may just be a genetic thing, in which case it's just bad luck and you need to hide the evidence
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Mar 12, 08
bags under eyes
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Eye bags, if a result of tiredness, are actually best rectified with a cold compress of either chilled black tea, or even two refrigerated teaspoons. The cold temperature helps dissipate any fluid responsible for the puffiness whilst the anti-oxidants in tea also help to decongest the area.
If it's age-related bags that you are worried about, surgery is obviously an option, but if you're not quite ready for the surgeon's scalpel, give Lancome Renergie Morphologie Eye Cream a go. It contains a skin-tautening ingredient that will help diminish, but not completely rectify, any under eye sagging.
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Mar 12, 08
Question from elpe
EXERCISE query. I'm 65, 5ft 5" and approx 2 stone overweight. Have had 2 knee replacements in 2 years and whilst I know about dieting, am baffled about what exercises to do. Can't kneel down so yoga out of the question. Don't drive, can't get to a gym. Can you please suggest some gentle exercises I can do at home to lose this huge thick roll round my middle? Many thanks
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Have you thought of Pilates?

First of all, lie down, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Breathe in. Now breathe out and as you do so, pull your navel down towards your spine and hold it there. You will feel the stomach muscles working and in that position your stomach will be nice and flat or even concave. That's the position you want to keep those muscles in all the time, whether you are sitting at your desk or doing crunches. For the lower abdominal muscles, the bit below the tummy button, what hits them most precisely is reverse curls, ie lie on your back with your feet up towards the ceioling. Now, by curling your tail up a bit off the floor, lift your feet a couple of inches higher. Do it slowly and carefully, as with all stomach exercises the form, ie the precision in the way that you do it, matters far more than how far your move or how even how many times you do it.
I could go on but I'll spare you.
But you need to persist with working the stomach. It pays off, but it's a long slow process. One thing you can do to hurry it along is remember to pull your stomach muscles in and hold them, wherever you are and whatever you are doing (don't forget to breathe; it's about learning to hold the muscle in place without holding your breath!) If you can only hold the contraction for a few seconds at first, look on the bright side - it won't be long until you see an improvement.
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Mar 12, 08
what is a good eye cream for early 30s, not puffy eyes but some dark circles, sensitive skin?
Mar 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Dark circles are a v individual thing and if you've tried all the various 'lifestyle' remedies (see below, I've copied over the advice I gave to Kelli a few days ago)then I can see you might want to do something more drastic but you can't do anything surgically for under-eye circles since the problem is usually a loss of volume, in the form of fat pads below the eye, rather than excess skin.
The one new thing that CAN be done for under-eye circles is to inject a hyaluronic-acid gel filler like Restylane along the inside of the rim of the eye-socket (yes, eek, it's a delicate area and it needs a delicate hand, and your eyes will look bruised and baggy for a week or two afterwards before you see the real results), but if done by an expert, this "tear-trough" procedure can give the eye area a boost and make you look much less tired.


Re diet - eating badly, along with drinking too much alcohol and not getting enough sleep, certainly make dark circles worse, so eating more fresh veg and fruit, and drinking more water is always a good idea.
Sometimes dark circles can mean that you're a bit anaemic (your GP can do a basic blood test to check) but it may just be a genetic thing, in which case it's just bad luck and you need to hide the evidence.
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Mar 09, 08
HI, I am 52 and don't have 'bags' under the eyes, but hollows, it seems that the only place on my body that has lost fat is the eye socket! I think this makes me look tired and drawn when I am not, any suggestions? thanks
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
You are absolutely right, it is loss of fat in the eye socket that is to blame and it's just something that happens as the face ages. You can try any good brightening and lightening concealer like the famous Touche Eclat to try to distract from the hollows but the only thing that will change this is a procedure to fill up this "tear trough" area, which is done with a filler such as Laresse or Restylane that will last for a year or two.

It is injected along the line of the eye-socket(yes, eek, it's a delicate area and it needs a delicate hand, and your eyes will look bruised and baggy for a week or two afterwards before you see the real results). Eye surgeon Raman Malhotra (www.ramanmalhotra.com) is a whizz with Restylane, and Dr Aamer Khan of the Harley Street Medical Skin Clinic, gets brilliant results using Laresse (020 7935 0986; www.harleystreetskin.co.uk)
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Mar 11, 08
I am 35 and although I have good skin generaly, with very few wrinkles on my face, my decolletage is becoming increasingly lined. I have a large bust (32G) which fluctuates in size with weight and hormones. I wear the right bra and am refitted every 6 months. Is there a product that I could use or botox? How can I stop this getting worse? I HAVE to wear low cut tops because of my bust, but in the daylight the lines are quite noticeable.Help!
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
The best thing for plumping up the kind of lines and crepey-ness that set in on the decolletage is a series of injections with a moisture-boosting hyaluronic-acid gel such as Restylane Vital (www.restylane.co.uk). But yes, it’s expensive, about £400 a time, depending on where you go. This isn’t injected directly into lines to fill them out, but all over the dry-looking area where it acts as a long-term moisture boost and plumps up the skin. You need to have it done two or three times, with each session four weeks apart, for the best results and although it doesn’t hurt much, it means lots of tiny pinprick injections in the area so the whole “v” of your décolletage will look like a quilted mattress for anything up to six days after you’ve had it done.
If you go to see a cosmetic doctor, dermatologist or skin clinic, then depending on the extent of the wrinkling and any sun-damage you may have picked up, they may suggest doing a peel and or microdermabrasion to help remove the older, damaged skin.
Whatever you do, make sure that you give the skin on your décolletage the same cleansing/ moisturising/ sun-protection that you give you your face.

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Mar 09, 08
Question from Pamalnaz
Can you recommend any paraben free deodorants?
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I'd trust anything from Green People (www.greenpeople.co.uk; they have several). My current favourite is Origins' No Offense (www.origins.co.uk)
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Mar 09, 08
best face creams that work on 60 plus age group
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about a lovely gentle complexion-boosting, anti-aging facial oil? Several leading facialists swear that all you need for better skin is plenty of gentle, circulation-boosting massage and small amounts of special oils (which sink right in, so they don't make your face greasy).
Darphin have a fabulous aromatic dry anti-aging oil called Rose Aromatic Care (about £36), Energys have a 'rejuvenating facial complex' (£25 at www.highernature.co.uk)
If you don't fancy oil, try Neal's Yard's fabulous Frankincense Nourishing Cream, £12 at www.nealsyardremedies.com
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Mar 09, 08
What cream do you recommend for reducing brown sun/age marks on the face?
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I really feel pigmentation is a problem that should be tackled by a professional and my best advice is to see a dermatologist who will talk you through the most effective forms of treatment. Hyper pigmentation (dark patches) if over treated can become hypo-pigmented (pale and bleached, pigment-less areas of skin) so it's tricky trying to go it alone.
A dermatologist will also be able to identify the exact cause of your uneven skin tone - sun exposure, hormonal flux or your natural colouring (if you have a history of redheads in the family it can make you more susceptible to age spots).
I recommend you get in touch with the British Association of Dermatologists (www.bad.org.uk) to find out more about the condition and derms in your area.
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Mar 09, 08
Question from emgee
How can I get rid of my jelly belly. I am always on the go, do an hour's gym & swim 3 times a week, but still have an expanding waistline. Help!!
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
In a word, try Pilates, but watch out, exercising the stomach is a subject on which I can hold forth till the cows come home, so here goes.
First of all, lie down, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Breathe in. Now breathe out and as you do so, pull your navel down towards your spine and hold it there. You will feel the stomach muscles working and in that position your stomach will be nice and flat or even concave. That's the position you want to keep those muscles in all the time, whether you are sitting at your desk or doing crunches. For the lower abdominal muscles, the bit below the tummy button, what hits them most precisely is reverse curls, ie lie on your back with your feet up towards the ceioling. Now, by curling your tail up a bit off the floor, lift your feet a couple of inches higher. Do it slowly and carefully, as with all stomach exercises the form, ie the precision in the way that you do it, matters far more than how far your move or how even how many times you do it.
I could go on but I'll spare you.
But you need to persist with working the stomach. It pays off, but it's a long slow process. One thing you can do to hurry it along is remember to pull your stomach muscles in and hold them, wherever you are and whatever you are doing (don't forget to breathe; it's about learning to hold the muscle in place without holding your breath!) If you can only hold the contraction for a few seconds at first, look on the bright side - it won't be long until you see an improvement.
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Mar 10, 08
Where can I buy a home hair removal laser?
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Try Tria, on www.tria.co.uk.
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Mar 10, 08
Question from sandra
Have you any tips for tightening up the skin on my neck. I am a young looking (so I've been told)58 year old but my neck is starting to give the game away!! Thanks
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
If it's your jawline that's bothering you, it might well be worth having a go at facial exercises. I know they get rubbished by all the face-cream and cosmetic-surgery people BUT I met and gawped at people who've made a huge difference to their jawline and chin this way. One key exercise is to stick your lower jaw forward, clamp your lower teeth over your upper lip, then push your tongue strongly forward against the bottom of your lower teeth (you'll feel this in the muscles under your chin) and hold for five seconds, and repeat a few times. But for proper advice/instruction, see www.evafraser.com.
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Mar 10, 08
Question from Lynda Birse
I am 57 years old. I have a number of tiny bumps under my skin just above my eyebrows and either side of my chin. I have tried a daily facial scrub to no avail. What are they and how do I get rid of them? My skin is flawless apart from them. Help!
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
They may well be milia. These nasty lumpy little white spots are best left to the professionals. Don’t pick or try to squeeze them, they are unlikely to budge. Some brave facialists will have a go at steaming your face and then lancing the milia with a sterile needle and getting them out that way, but it doesn’t always work. You can try microdermabrasion or gentle facial peels, which may help unclog them.
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Mar 10, 08
i want a flat tummy and i am no good at doing excersie - what can i do
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Unless you want to embark on surgery, you'll have to try exercise. How about Pilates? It works!

First of all, lie down, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Breathe in. Now breathe out and as you do so, pull your navel down towards your spine and hold it there. You will feel the stomach muscles working and in that position your stomach will be nice and flat or even concave. That's the position you want to keep those muscles in all the time, whether you are sitting at your desk or doing crunches. For the lower abdominal muscles, the bit below the tummy button, what hits them most precisely is reverse curls, ie lie on your back with your feet up towards the ceioling. Now, by curling your tail up a bit off the floor, lift your feet a couple of inches higher. Do it slowly and carefully, as with all stomach exercises the form, ie the precision in the way that you do it, matters far more than how far your move or how even how many times you do it.
I could go on but I'll spare you.
But you need to persist with working the stomach. It pays off, but it's a long slow process. One thing you can do to hurry it along is remember to pull your stomach muscles in and hold them, wherever you are and whatever you are doing (don't forget to breathe; it's about learning to hold the muscle in place without holding your breath!) If you can only hold the contraction for a few seconds at first, look on the bright side - it won't be long until you see an improvement.
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Mar 10, 08
How can I solve puffy eyeys? I am 57. I do use premium eye products i.e.. elimis ets.. but alas does not make any differance.. I do suffer from sinas as well does that make a differance
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Puffy eyes can have to do with diet and pollution - and lack of sleep. Try an ice cube, wrapped in cling film and rubbed gently over the eyes in the morning. Another good thing that I have heard recommended by beauty folk is to put grated potato on a piece of gauze on your eyes (the same thing works with a squeezed-out camomile tea bag). Rescue Remedy Cream can also be stroked gently round the eyes.
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Mar 11, 08
Question from Rose
How to get rid of thread veins please?
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Alas, thread veins really require professional attention. Start saving up for IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment, which is the most effective treatment for this. The light zaps and shatters the pigment in the veins that is showing through the skin, and the body will then absorb the tiny broken up particles. It costs about £200-£300 per session depending on how much you are having done and whether your chosen practitioner is based in the middle of London or elsewhere (for reputable practitioners, visit www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk, the website of the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors, which lists people who do this all over the country).
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Mar 11, 08
Question from Rose
Are there any good products for minimising the little vertical lines developing above my upper lip - I am 54?
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
My colleague Rebecca Howards has this to say: The lines above your lip - are you a smoker? If so the first thing to do is try to wean yourself off as pucker lines around the lip are most often caused by dragging on a fag. I know this is easier said than done but skin care that tackles this problem is a waste of money if you are going to continue smoking.
If you don't smoke, try Bliss Spiff Upper Lip, £35 that helps to soften those vertical lines with a cocktail of collagen-boosting ingredients. (Buy it online at blisslondon.co.uk)
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Mar 11, 08
Question from Rose
Best anti-ageing product for the bust and decollete area?
Mar 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
French women take bust care very seriously and one brand they worship is Jeanne Piaubert, so if I was going to spend a small fortune on a product of this sort I'd go for their Extrait Seins Fermes, an intensive bust-toning serum which costs, eek, £94.50 (www.escentual.co.uk). Or invest in a really good bra...
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Mar 09, 08
what is best for vertical wrinkles on the forehead
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
You may not want to hear this but what will give the best result is Botox. For a good practitioner, look at www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk. Or, when you are at home on your own, you can try sticking a piece of sticky tape on your forehead between your eyebrows. It will pinch whenever your frown and if you do it often enough, you may learn to frown a bit less, which might soften the lines...
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Mar 09, 08
I am 37 years old looking for a brilliant anti aging night cream, I currently use Olay regenerist night cream but it doesn't seem to do that much - even after 10 hrs sleep I still look tired and pale in the morning. Can you recommend anything? I thought about using Rc Retin ox or Dr Nick Lowe night recovery cream?...
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Retin-ox Night is great (patented form of retinol, so is Nick Lowe's night cream, and so is Estee Lauder's Advanced Night Repair Serum, which has been around forever but does a really good job. Might be worth asking your GP to check your iron levels, too - if you are a bit anaemic it can make you both tired and pale -- and you shouldn't be looking that tired and pale after that much sleep, whatever products you are using.
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Mar 09, 08
eye cream
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Three fab products for you:
1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, £32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. L’Oréal Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneys’ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.
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Mar 09, 08
what is the best treatment for wrinkles under the eyes
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Three fab products for you:
1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, £32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. L’Oréal Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneys’ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.
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Mar 09, 08
under eye cream
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Three fab products for you:
1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, £32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. L’Oréal Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneys’ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.
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Mar 09, 08
which is the best anti-ageing cream
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about a lovely gentle complexion-boosting, anti-aging facial oil? Several leading facialists swear that all you need for better skin is plenty of gentle, circulation-boosting massage and small amounts of special oils (which sink right in, so they don't make your face greasy).
Darphin have a fabulous aromatic dry anti-aging oil called Rose Aromatic Care (about £36), Energys have a 'rejuvenating facial complex' (£25 at www.highernature.co.uk)
If you don't fancy oil, try Neal's Yard's fabulous Frankincense Nourishing Cream, £12 at www.nealsyardremedies.com
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Mar 09, 08
Which is the best eye cream for mature skin (over 40) and especially for the crinkly bit under the eyebrow?
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Three fab products for you:
1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, £32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. L’Oréal Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneys’ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.
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Mar 09, 08
l am in my late 50s. and would like a make-up lesson designed for my age, not any young girl in a store, where can l find out more?Christine
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Lily, a Wonderstuff user, recommends the following - "I would suggest going to an independent salon or make-up artist to get a make-up consultation to get some privacy and real expertise (I'm never very convinced about dept store sales assistants - with the exception of MAC, who have in my experience always really known what they're talking about). Most places will charge for the consultation but redeem that against the purchase of cosmetics. I've heard good things about Cosmetics A La Carte, who offer a range of options, from 'this season's touch-up' to complete overhauls. Also, a not-so-recent telegraph column recommended SpaceNK and an independent makeup artist Frey-Ja Barker (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/main.jhtml?xml=/fashion/2006/07/19/efhil19.xml). Good luck!"
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Mar 09, 08
what eye cream for the nearly 60
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Three fab products for you:
1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, £32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. L’Oréal Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneys’ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.
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Mar 09, 08
any tips for getting rid of eye bags - all the creams are in the cupboard!
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
for shrinking eye bags temporarily(the sort of thing that celebrity make-up artists use to hide the worst bags on photo-shoots) called Eyesential which costs £39.95 from www.eyesential.net. There's a knack to putting it on -- your skin has to be absolutely dry and you have to keep absolutely still while it dries. Another thing to try is massaging gently around the eye area each night (use a cleanser, or lotion, or face oil so your fingers slide) using your ring-fingers so you don't press too hard, for a minute, to help improve circulation in the area. And don't overload the skin around the eyes with moisturiser as that can make baggy eyes puffier.
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Mar 09, 08
which anti aging face creams
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about a lovely gentle complexion-boosting, anti-aging facial oil? Several leading facialists swear that all you need for better skin is plenty of gentle, circulation-boosting massage and small amounts of special oils (which sink right in, so they don't make your face greasy).
Darphin have a fabulous aromatic dry anti-aging oil called Rose Aromatic Care (about £36), Energys have a 'rejuvenating facial complex' (£25 at www.highernature.co.uk)
If you don't fancy oil, try Neal's Yard's fabulous Frankincense Nourishing Cream, £12 at www.nealsyardremedies.com
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Mar 09, 08
best over 50 moisteriser
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about a lovely gentle complexion-boosting, anti-aging facial oil? Several leading facialists swear that all you need for better skin is plenty of gentle, circulation-boosting massage and small amounts of special oils (which sink right in, so they don't make your face greasy).
Darphin have a fabulous aromatic dry anti-aging oil called Rose Aromatic Care (about £36), Energys have a 'rejuvenating facial complex' (£25 at www.highernature.co.uk)
If you don't fancy oil, try Neal's Yard's fabulous Frankincense Nourishing Cream, £12 at www.nealsyardremedies.com
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Mar 09, 08
over 50 anti ageing creams
Mar 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about a lovely gentle complexion-boosting, anti-aging facial oil? Several leading facialists swear that all you need for better skin is plenty of gentle, circulation-boosting massage and small amounts of special oils (which sink right in, so they don't make your face greasy).
Darphin have a fabulous aromatic dry anti-aging oil called Rose Aromatic Care (about £36), Energys have a 'rejuvenating facial complex' (£25 at www.highernature.co.uk)
If you don't fancy oil, try Neal's Yard's fabulous Frankincense Nourishing Cream, £12 at www.nealsyardremedies.com
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Mar 07, 08
dark circles under eyes
Mar 07, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Dark circles are really difficult to tackle. They are a v individual thing and if you've tried all the various 'lifestyle' remedies (see below, I've copied over the advice I gave to Kelli a few days ago)then I can see you might want to do something more drastic but you can't do anything surgically for under-eye circles since the problem is usually a loss of volume, in the form of fat pads below the eye, rather than excess skin.
The one new thing that CAN be done for under-eye circles is to inject a hyaluronic-acid gel filler like Restylane along the inside of the rim of the eye-socket (yes, eek, it's a delicate area and it needs a delicate hand, and your eyes will look bruised and baggy for a week or two afterwards before you see the real results), but if done by an expert, this "tear-trough" procedure can give the eye area a boost and make you look much less tired.


Re diet - eating badly, along with drinking too much alcohol and not getting enough sleep, certainly make dark circles worse, so eating more fresh veg and fruit, and drinking more water is always a good idea.
Sometimes dark circles can mean that you're a bit anaemic (your GP can do a basic blood test to check) but it may just be a genetic thing, in which case it's just bad luck and you need to hide the evidence
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Mar 07, 08
anti wrinkle cream for eyes
Mar 07, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Three fab products for you:
1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, £32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. L’Oréal Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneys’ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.
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Feb 12, 08
anti wrinkle eye cream
Mar 07, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Three fab products for you:
1. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair for Eyes, £32.00 - really considered to reduce crepe-y skin.
2. L’Oréal Wrinkle De-Crease Eyes - a real favourite with beauty afficionados.
3. Champneys All In One Complete Eye Treatment, available at Sainsbury's or on-line at Champneys’ website www.champneys.com. A great value alternative.
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Mar 04, 08
I read in Grazia that Botox can actually be fatal. Your thoughts please
Mar 06, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Yes, I read that too. But as I understand it, the fatalities were among a group of patients who a) had other health issues and b) were being given Botox for therapeutic/medical reasons, which means that the were receiving many many times the dose that is used in cosmetic treatments (about 50 times as much). But still, the mere fact that the FDA (the American Food and Drug Administration, which polices these things) is looking into the safety of Botox will be enough to give regular users a bit of a jolt, even if it is only the medical use of Botox which is being looked at, simply because one of the things the FDA is looking at is the possibility that the toxin can spread away from the original site of the injection, which most doctors who use it say it can't. I'm sure we'll be hearing more about this.
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Mar 05, 08
Should one regulary change moisturisers? I have been using the Gatineau Melotogenine Futur Plus Cream for the past two years and have been happy with it. Should I change? Its expensive so I want to get it right. I am 38 so am on the anti aging route. Any advice appreciated.
Mar 06, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
No, absolutely no need to change if you're happy with what you're using. The time to change your products or skincare routine is when it no longer seems to be doing what you want it to do - or what you want it to do. It sounds like you v much know what you're doing! The only thing I'd add is, do make sure you use a sunscreen, either in your moisturiser or on top of it
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Mar 03, 08
is plastic surgery the only answer for under eye puffiness
Mar 05, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
It's the only permanent answer - and if done well can be brilliant, a friend of mine had her eyes done at half term and was back in the playground, bold as brass without any sunglasses, five days later, though she does say that having lost the puffy fatty bags, her wrinkles are more obvious, but that's life. The best product for shrinking eye-bags temporarily is called Eyesential, (£39.95, www.eyesential.net)which shrinks and tightens up the are for hours at a time and which make-up artists love. If you get this, you need to practice with it to get it right, there's a knack to putting it on -- your skin has to be absolutely dry and you have to keep absolutely still while it dries.
also as Letty says, gentle massage of the area with your ring fingers, to help drain any fluid that's accumulating, can help, and don't use a heavy cream in the eye area as that can contribute to puffiness.
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Mar 03, 08
whats the difference between dermatlogical facial and hydrating facial
Mar 03, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Hmm, they ought to tell you in the small print of whatever salon is offering the various treatments: neither term is a technical definition. At a guess, a "dermatological" facial will be taking a serious look at the skin and analysing/treating any obvious problems - there could be an exfoliating face-mask, steaming and extraction of blackheads, and/ or a treatment mask to help brighten or soothe the skin, depending on what it needs. A hydrating facial sounds as if it might just involve cleansing, lots of facial massage and a hydrating face-mask that will plump up skin cells more effectively than a moisturiser and leave you - let's hope - looking smooth-skinned and lovely...
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Mar 01, 08
best way to cover dark under-eye circles
Mar 02, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Dark circles are really difficult to tackle. They are a v individual thing and if you've tried all the various 'lifestyle' remedies (see below, I've copied over the advice I gave to Kelli a few days ago)then I can see you might want to do something more drastic but you can't do anything surgically for under-eye circles since the problem is usually a loss of volume, in the form of fat pads below the eye, rather than excess skin.
The one new thing that CAN be done for under-eye circles is to inject a hyaluronic-acid gel filler like Restylane along the inside of the rim of the eye-socket (yes, eek, it's a delicate area and it needs a delicate hand, and your eyes will look bruised and baggy for a week or two afterwards before you see the real results), but if done by an expert, this "tear-trough" procedure can give the eye area a boost and make you look much less tired.


Re diet - eating badly, along with drinking too much alcohol and not getting enough sleep, certainly make dark circles worse, so eating more fresh veg and fruit, and drinking more water is always a good idea.
Sometimes dark circles can mean that you're a bit anaemic (your GP can do a basic blood test to check) but it may just be a genetic thing, in which case it's just bad luck and you need to hide the evidence
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Mar 01, 08
How do I get rid of flabby tummy two years after youngest child was born? (I am now at a good weight but still have flab!)
Mar 02, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
In a word, try Pilates, but watch out, exercising the stomach is a subject on which I can hold forth till the cows come home, so here goes.
First of all, lie down, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Breathe in. Now breathe out and as you do so, pull your navel down towards your spine and hold it there. You will feel the stomach muscles working and in that position your stomach will be nice and flat or even concave. That's the position you want to keep those muscles in all the time, whether you are sitting at your desk or doing crunches. For the lower abdominal muscles, the bit below the tummy button, what hits them most precisely is reverse curls, ie lie on your back with your feet up towards the ceioling. Now, by curling your tail up a bit off the floor, lift your feet a couple of inches higher. Do it slowly and carefully, as with all stomach exercises the form, ie the precision in the way that you do it, matters far more than how far your move or how even how many times you do it.
I could go on but I'll spare you.
But you need to persist with working the stomach. It pays off, but it's a long slow process. One thing you can do to hurry it along is remember to pull your stomach muscles in and hold them, wherever you are and whatever you are doing (don't forget to breathe; it's about learning to hold the muscle in place without holding your breath!) If you can only hold the contraction for a few seconds at first, look on the bright side - it won't be long until you see an improvement.
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Feb 29, 08
i have been getting my hair highlighted for some time and it now looks like more of a block colour which makes my roots look more noticeable. i was thinking of maybe getting some lowlights put through to break up the colour but still retaing a blonde look. what do you think? also i have a side parting at the moment and was wondering if a fringe wiuld maybe be better. i look forward to your answerr
Mar 01, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Yes, lowlights a great idea, then regrowth won't be so obvious but do find a hairdresser who agrees with/ understands what you want otherwise they'll just say "Yes Yes" then go ahead and do what they think best and you won't be pleased. I can't really advise you re a side parting or fringe but ask a couple of hairdressers if you can for their opinion about what will suit your face. You ought to be able to pop in and get a two-minute chat/ opinion without an appointment, if you can pick a time when they're not too busy most are happy to advise
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Feb 29, 08
do you think more expensive lipglosses are better than cheaper ones? i have my eye on a raspberry stila lipglaze but at nearly £20 i dont want to go ahead with my purchase if it is no good. thanks
Mar 01, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
You've really got to love a lipgloss to spend £20 on it - is there any way you can try it first?Expensive big-brand lip glosses can be much more sophisticated creatures than cheap ones and tend to have better colour, more staying power and a nicer feel but until you put them on you don't know if they're going to be one of the flytrap sticky-sticky ones, and if you don't like the smell or taste of them you won't use them. I've got an ageing lipgloss (Chanel, cappucino) which I love so much and have used so much it's worth easily £20, though I have to say I didn't think that when I got it
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Feb 27, 08
I'm going skiing in a couple of weeks and would like my foundation not to rub off when on the slopes - can you recommend a stay fix one ?
Feb 27, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I'd go for Susan Posnick's brush-on Color Flo mineral powder foundation, which is brilliant at staying put and less likely to move than liquid foundations. It has a good SPF but still, for skiing, I'd put it on on top of a proper sunscreen (it should be available on www.spacenk.co.uk but i've just looked and it says out of stock; or try 020 8997 8541)
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Feb 25, 08
Question from tanja
what is the best form of excercise for the lower abdominal muscles, and to flatten the stomach?
Feb 27, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
in a word, Pilates, but watch out, exercising the stomach is a subject on which I can hold forth til the cows come home, so here goes.
First of all, lie down, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Breathe in. Now breathe out and as you do so, pull your navel down towards your spine and hold it there. You will feel the stomach muscles working and in that position your stomach will be nice and flat or even concave. That's the position you want to keep those muscles in all the time, whether you are sitting at your desk or doing crunches. For the lower abdominal muscles, the bit below the tummy button, what hits them most precisely is reverse curls, ie lie on your back with your feet up towards the ceioling. Now, by curling your tail up a bit off the floor, lift your feet a couple of inches higher. Do it slowly and carefully, as with all stomach exercises the form, ie the precision in the way that you do it, matters far more than how far your move or how even how many times you do it.
I could go on but I'll spare you.
But you need to persist with working the stomach. It pays off, but it's a long slow process. One thing you can do to hurry it along is remember to pull your stomach muscles in and hold them, wherever you are and whatever you are doing (don't forget to breathe; it's about learning to hold the muscle in place without holding your breath!) If you can only hold the contraction for a few seconds at first, look on the bright side - it won't be long until you see an improvement.
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Feb 23, 08
how often can o colour my hair
Feb 23, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
It's up to you how often you colour it. If you're using permanent colours, you only need to apply it to the roots but you will need to do it every five or six weeks. If you're using semi-permanent dye, it will fade so you'll need to do it every four-to-six weeks. These shouldn't harm your hair but if colouring means highlighting, or anything involving bleach, then the lighter you make it, the more fragile you can make it. You can still colour it as often as you feel it needs it, but be aware of what it's doing to the hair and maybe invest in some moisturising conditioner!
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Feb 14, 08
Arrrgh! I have been using a 'gentle' facial scrub to deal with open pores and now have many little broken capillaries on my face. What can I use to prevent open pores and is there a cream to help heal broken capillaries???
Feb 20, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Ooh ow bad luck. One range that is great for open pores is Estee Lauder's Idealist products (see www.esteelauder.co.uk). Re the broken capillaries, treat them gently (Liz Earle's Cleanse & Polish hot cloth cleanser, www.lizearle.co.uk, does a great job without savage exfoliation) and see if they clear up - if they don't, IPL (intense pulsed light) treatment may be the best way to tackle them
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Feb 19, 08
Is there anything other than injections for thread veins on my chin
Feb 20, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments are best for getting rid of thread veins - expensive but not too painful and very effective. For practitioners, see www.cosmeticdoctors.co.uk
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Feb 14, 08
I know it's good for me and my skin but i find it REALLY hard to drink enough water in the day. Have you got any helpful tips on making it easier/more enjoyable ?!
Feb 20, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Well it IS good for your general health but drinking water won't actually help directly with the hydration of your skin so you don't need to worry too much. Your body needs around 2.5 litres of fluid a day and if you eat plenty of fruit and veg, that should provide about 1 litre of fluid by itself. Plain water is a million times better than fizzy drinks filled with sweeteners and additives but if it really doesn't appeal one thing that's delicious and good for you is Sip drinks, which are water flavoured with natural, beauty-boosting extracts (www.sipdrink.com, you can buy them at Eat shops, in Topshop or in supermarkets)
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Feb 14, 08
Do you have any tips for thinning hair
Feb 15, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
it's worth trying some of the many volumising products (shampoos, conditioners, styling lotions) that you can find at most chemists - they contain ingredients that coat and thicken the hairs and make them stand away from each other, to add the appearance of volume. And eat a good diet, with plenty of protein (especially at breakfast and lunchtime) and omega-3 essential fatty acids
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Feb 13, 08
waterproof mascara
Feb 14, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Clinique Lash Power. Hangs on through everything - but comes off with warm water (and cotton wool and a bit of patience, it goes into little flaky bits)
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Feb 12, 08
Does hemorrhoid cream really work as a cheaper alternative to established eye creams and potions ?
Feb 13, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Lots of models allegedly use haemmorrhoid cream for eye bags BUT before you even think of trying it, read what the brilliant Dr Russell Emerson, consultant dermatologist at the Hove Skin Clinic, has to say on the subject:
"The cream is designed to reduce inflammation and shrink haemorrhoids; the steroid it contains acts to minimise swollen blood vessels. Haemorrhoid creams have been rumoured to be used by supermodels for years. The evidence for their effect is controversial and unproven. They may reduce eyelid swelling. Creams like this which contain corticosteroids should be avoided because they can cause glaucoma (raised pressure inside the eye). Haemorrhoid creams are drugs and not appropriate for facial use."
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Feb 12, 08
where can I buy Raspex in the UK?
Feb 13, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Can't help with Raspex but if you go to www.victoriahealth.com and type in "ellagic acid" -- that's the active component that is also found in Raspex, and which is thought to have anti-cancer properties, you will find several supplements to choose from.
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Feb 12, 08
Does anyone know of somewhere near Southampton that does colonic massage? Saw it on Supersize vs Supserskinny TV programme a couple of weeks ago.
Feb 12, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Didn't see the programme but what about Elemis' Body Sculpting Cellulite and Colon Therapy treatment? That works on cleansing the colon through abdominal massage. Look on www.elemis.com to find your nearest salon that can do this
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Feb 09, 08
please please help, can you recommend an spf moisturiser which is good for acne prone skin, im 23 but still have terribly spotty skin and all the spf moisturisers ive tried make it terrible.
Feb 11, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about DDF's Daily Matte SPF15 (£19 at www.STrawberrynet.com) which is good at absorbing oil. If your skin is spotty you might do well to try a whole anti-acne range, eg Dr Nick Lowe's new range (see www.drnicklowe.com; it's available at Boots, too). There's an anti-sebum cleanser, about £10, and an oil-free moisturiser, about £15 though it doesn't have spf in it. If these don't help, go and see your GP, who will probably prescribe an antibiotic anti-spot cream or pills.
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Feb 08, 08
Rebecca and Alice and anyone who could help..do any of the cellulite creams actually do any good do u think...
Feb 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
A lot of them must get good results if the repeat sales are anything to go by (eg L'oreal's PerfectSlim)but I always think you need to take an all-round approach to help improve the appearance of cellulite which means... eating well (lots of veg, fruit, wholegrains and lean protein, and cut out junk, processed food, sugar, alcohol and caffiene as far as possible; doing some exercise, since this stimulates the circulation and, if you do enough, reduces fat stores; body-brushing, with a natural bristle brush, starting at the feet and working upwards towards the heart, before you get in the bath or shower every day. Brushing also helps exfoliate the skin, so that any skin-smoothing potion that you put on stands a better chance of getting into the skin where it is needed. Good luck
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Feb 03, 08
dermalash mascara
Feb 09, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Dermalash is supposed to be very good and to get good results in making lashes grow longer, thicker and darker in about six weeks. It doesn't, like some earlier versions of similar products, contain prostaglandins (drugs used in the treatment of glaucoma which were found to make the lashes longer, darker etc, but which are were not licenced for use in cosmetic products). You need to paint it onto your eyelashes, along the lash line, like an eyeliner, every night, and don't expect it to show results for a month or so, your eyelashes can only grow so fast! It costs £96; for stockists, call 01306 886 425
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Feb 02, 08
preservative free eye makeup
Feb 07, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
try mineral make-up, which is purer than most, lasts well and is less likely than others to cause reactions. There's Jane Iredale (020 8450 7111), Lily lilo (www.lilylilo.co.uk) and Bare Escentuals (www.hqhair.com) for starters
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Feb 07, 08
HELP!!can anyone help, I have the flakiest scalp ever and have used lots of different lotions on perscription and over the counter with no results. I only have to move my head and it looks like a snow storm on my shoulders its really bad. could it be a lack of some vitimins i have a very healthy diet!!
Feb 07, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
What about essential fatty acids - have you tried taking plenty of omega-3 supplements (either fish oils, or, if you don't agree with those, something like Neal's Yard's Beauty Oil, which doesn't taste bad at all(www.nealsyardremedies.com)
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Feb 05, 08
my hair has thinned by 50% because of chemotherapy, what do you suggest i do?
Feb 07, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I asked the trichologist and ultimate hair guru, Philip Kingsley (he has been dealing with problem hair for 50 years, and his wife, like you, has been through chemotherapy). And he says:

Philip says “don’t worry too much as all the hair will grow back anyway, but to help along the way use Philip Kingsley Scalp Mask – massage in the scalp every other day” – see attached



Also if you are going through chemotherapy you may find your skin is very sensitive so you should try and use products with no scents or irritants. Philip designed No scent no colour especially for his wife who also went through chemo. He says, "Don't worry too much as all the hair will grow back anyway, but to help along the way you can try using Philip Kingsley Scalp Mask – massage into the scalp every other day, to stimulate hair growth.” He also has a no-scent no-colour shampoo and conditioner, which he designed for his wife. See www.philipkingsley.com for products
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Feb 06, 08
Does breast feeding decrease breast size, and affect the shape? Most breast feeding guides do not mention this, but I have found with 3 friends it has.
Feb 06, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Usually, yes, unfortunately, it does. And breasts usually end up droopier and saggier, if only because of having become so swollen during pregnancy and breast-feeding, then dropping to their previous size, and usually a bit below, afterwards. I have one or two friends who swear breastfeeding has made their breasts permanently bigger but I suspect they sneakily had surgical enhancement and are lying through their teeth...
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Feb 03, 08
I have very thin lips, and as I'm getting older they are getting thinner. Are there any beauty products out there that actually work in plumping the lips? I've tried products that stimulate the blood flow around the area but they just leave me red faced! How safe are invasive treatments? Thanks
Feb 06, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Invasive treatments can be good IN THE RIGHT HANDS -- trout pouts look dreadful but if you can get a recommendation for someone who injects a temporary filler like Restylane or Laresse, and who uses a light hand, it can look great (ie, good but no one stares at you and screams). Fiona Collins and Marie Duckett are brilliant at this - they're in Harley STreet, (020) 7487 3032, www.fionamarie.co.uk. What you can't tell, when you have your lips injected, is how much your lips are going to swell up (quite apart from the stuff that's put into them, the trauma of the injections makes them blow up) and how long it will take for this to go down - it can take several days
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Feb 04, 08
What good lip scubs should I use and where can i get one?
Feb 04, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
You don't really need a special lip scrub. Wash your face to soften up the skin on your lips, then cover your lips in Vaseline or a thick face cream. Get an old toothbrush, stick it in hot water to soften its bristles, then use this to scrub your lips VERY GENTLY. If you don't fancy using a toothbrush, then rub them gently with a flannel, it will have the same, exfoliating, effect.
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Feb 03, 08
best styles for fine hair
Feb 04, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Something with a defined shape - either blocky and one-length, or with a few layers that you can fluff up... but the best person to advise you is a hair stylist who can assess your face-shape, lifestyle and all that as well as the texture of your hair.
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Feb 02, 08
im keen to take action in my 20's to avoid aging as long as possible, please can you make some recommendations of products i should be using?
Feb 03, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Sunscreen! Whatever else you use, please please use SPF15 over the top of it, since prevention is better than cure and up to 80 per cent of the signs of ageing are caused by exposure to UV light (ie, to daylight, not just to sunlight). You can use any products that your skin likes and tolerates, to keep it clean and moisturised; dermatologists would probably recommend you start getting used to the idea of vitamin A creams (eg Environ's Debut), since Vitamin A and its derivatives are one of the few things acknowledged to have an effect on improving skin texture. Antioxidants such as vitamin C are good for preventing damage to the skin, too. So if you have money to spend, go for a good quality vitamin C serum, and a moisturiser with SPF 15. And if you are economising, just the SPF 15, whatever the weather.
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Jan 31, 08
thank god january is almost over what a horrible month.Have you any ideas on inexpensive beauty products that i can buy to cheer myself up as i am totally scunnered.
Jan 31, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
get on to www.eyeslipsface.co.uk, they have great stuff and each product costs £1.50.
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Jan 28, 08
I am 68 years old and I hava purple ankles, which I hate. Is there anything I can do about it; I also have Parkinson's disease, but I don't think it is connected. Thank you. Sue Gillies.
Jan 31, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Dear Sue, I think you should be getting a proper medical opinion on this - does you doctor have anything to say about your ankles? Cosmetic procedures for legs tend to be focussed on treating small and superficial things like thread veins, and this sounds like a manifestation of something a bit more serious. I hope that there is something you can do about it but think that you need medical, rather than cosmetic, advice.
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Jan 28, 08
What is a 'Y' lift?
Jan 31, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I have to admit, I've never heard of it, so I asked Wendy Lewis, the brilliant and independent cosmetic surgery adviser (her latest book is Plastic makes Perfect, Orion, £16.99) and this is what she says;

"To the best of my knowledge, there is no actual technique in widespread use that is referred to as a "y-lift". I tend to be skeptical of heavily marketed, catchy sounding names for commonly done cosmetic procedures. A search through the medical literature did not yield any results, and unless a technique has been properly evaluated and studied and is used by many doctors, rather than one or two, it might be just an experiment. You never want to be a guinea pig for any cosmetic medical procedure." WL.
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Jan 20, 08
Hi Alice, Everyday seems worse when it comes to my skin. I feel that i shouldnt be dealing with this problem anymore. I always felt so envious of people with super-smooth skin, whereas i constantly feel so conscious of my blemishes and bumpy, red ghastly look. The blemishes never seem to go. Im always looking for the next 'big' solution, but in the end they never work. Any tips to help solve the drama? Thank you, Scarlett xx
Jan 30, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Oh poor Scarlett! If you have tried the various lotions and potions and washes that you can get at the chemists, then yes, do go and see your doctor. Acne isn't something you just have to suffer with, it's an all-too well known skin condition and there are various ways that doctors can help you tackle it. He or she will probably prescribe antibiotics - either as pills or a lotion - to treat your acne, and you should give this a go for a few months, since it will take at least six weeks to before you can see if it's going to work. Acne is the result of your skin being overly sensitive to the hormone testosterone in your body and yes, it's possible you might be prescribed a particular contraceptive pill: Dianette is the one best known for helping clear problem skin and again, this takes time to work (about three cycles, usually). If none of this helps, your doctor can refer you to a dermatologist. Good luck.
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Jan 30, 08
How come all the lip plumpers on the market in the cheaper end ..dont do anything when applied other than make your lips sting and prickle...or is it cos they are cheap??
Jan 30, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
They contain ingredients that irritate the delicate skin of the lips... which in turn makes them a bit swollen. But they're not going to have a long-term effect. When the irritation calms down, your lips will go back to normal
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Jan 22, 08
Can acupunture help you to lose weight
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
i haven't heard of it being used for weight loss. I think your money might be better spent on hypnotherapy, to help you towards better eating habits/ better food choices/ feeling good about yourself
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Jan 20, 08
My eyelashes are becoming a bit sparse. Do you think Dermalash works?
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I haven't tried it myself but I've been told by someone who used it for six weeks that it made a big difference to her. Also have had good reports of the Jan Marini one (Age Intervention Lash) which costs much the same, ie a lot.
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Jan 20, 08
My eyelashes are becoming a bit sparse. Do you think Dermalash works?
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I haven't tried it myself but I've been told by someone who used it for six weeks that it made a big difference to her. Also have had good reports of the Jan Marini one (Age Intervention Lash) which costs much the same, ie a lot.
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Jan 28, 08
THE ENDS OF MY HAIR ARE DRY AND SPLIT FROM TOO MUCH COLOUR AND STRAIGHTENING - CAN YOU RECOMMEND A PRODUCT THAT WILL HELP UNTIL MY NEXT CUT?
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Philip Kingsley's brilliant elasticizer (www.philipkingsley.com) will give the hair more elasticity and hence strength but you are right, once the ends are split they need to be cut off. Do use a protective styling product like Andrew Collinge's Perfect Endings Heat Defence Spray whenever you use straighteners, it makes a big difference.
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Jan 20, 08
My hair is going very thin at the front and I'm considering a hair transplant..has anyone had a sucessful trasplant?
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Poor you - re transplants, ask advice of the institute of trichologists, www.trichologists.org.uk
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Jan 28, 08
is clarins better for sesative skin than clinque
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I'd go for Clinique's Redness REleif range, I had a sensitive-skinned tester trying it out and she said it did a great job. see www.clinique.co.uk
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Jan 20, 08
What can I do to lessen tha appearance of lip lines?
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
No no, don't do Botox around the lips! You won't be able to pucker up for a kiss and most docs won't go anywhere near this area. try products that fill in the lines with tiny microspheres so that they're not so obvious (like Estee Lauder's Perfectionist serum) then makeup can skim over them and they don't show so much.
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Feb 02, 08
WHAT is a really good shampoo..Ive tried so many ..and on recommendation..yet they all seem to not do what they say..leave it dryer and no shine...something for fine hair that does not like products used eg heavy conditioners. Strangely..the cheaper store brand ones seem a little better and Also..what to use after swimming the antichlorine ones make it worse..thanks
Feb 07, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
One range that gets rave reviews from fine-haired testers is Frederic Fekkai's, which you can get on www.spacenk.co.uk,and might be worth a try. This is what one fan says about it:
I have really fine hair and I love the Frédéric Fekkai Full Volume Shampoo (£16) and Conditioner (£16) and couldn’t live without the MORE+ All-Day Density Styling Whip (£19, Space NK) which is a mousse and makes a serious difference- even my brother noticed when I first started using it!

and one tip re swimming is to wet your hair before you get in the pool - because wet hair won't absorb the chlorinated water in the same way that dry hair does, so it reduces the effect the chlorine has on it
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Jan 20, 08
Shall I go blond or auburn in 2008?
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Either sounds lovely but do ask a colourist or two, they can make a much more informed decision about what will suit your face and your skin-tone!
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Jan 20, 08
I'm soooo unhappy with my thinning hair in the front and am considering a hair transplant...has anyone got any tips or been in this position and had a sucessful transplant?
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I really don't know about hair transplants, but would suggest you get in touch with the British ASsociation of Trichologists, www.trichologists.org.uk, 08706 070602 and ask their advice
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Jan 20, 08
is a chemical peel god for my skin, what are the expected results
Jan 28, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
yes, in theory. it will take off the old top dead skin cells, help fade pigmentation marks and diminish acne scarring, reveal a fresher-looking skin beneath (which all means any treatment products you are using will get more easily into the cells where they are needed). Skin will also need to be rigorously protected from UV light afterwards. Is it good for your skin? Most dermatologists would say so, but go easy particularly if you have fair or delicate skin. How much you are 'peeled' depends on how strong the peeling substance is, and how long it is left on for, and most people find a series of light peels better/ safer/ easier to tolerate than one big one where you face more or less falls of in great scales over the next week. ength
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Jan 20, 08
how do I train myself to walk correctly in high heels
Jan 27, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
The fabulous Jean Broke-Smith (former principal of Lucie Clayton, and now a tv deportment and etiquette star) would tell you to stand up tall, clench your backside, and move forward with your heels following a line along the floor, with your toes pointed out a bit. First place one foot in front of the other, then gracefully transfer your weight onto the heel of the front foot, then through the foot and onto the toe, as you pick up the back foot, place it in front, and so on. The idea is that you glide, with poise and balance, and with Jean's voice repeating 'heel-instep-toe, heel-instep-toe in your head..."
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Jan 20, 08
Is all Clinque make up hypoallergenic ?
Jan 27, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
yes, it's one of the main claims they make about the brand
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Jan 24, 08
where can i buy marbert cosmetics in England
Jan 27, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
Don't know - their website, www.marbert.com, doesn't list a UK distributor but there are postal addresses for European distributors, to whom you could write and ask.
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Jan 24, 08
Is it worth having a nose job over 40? Does it hurt?
Jan 27, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
If the shape of your nose bothers you that much and you have the money, then your age is immaterial. It's a relatively straightforward op, too, but do make sure you get at least two opinions from good surgeons (look at www.baaps.org.uk; Basim Matti and Rajiv Grover are both brilliant with noses). Does it hurt? It's bound to. How much? I don't know. A good surgeon will be able to put you in touch with people who's had it done, who can tell you at first hand what it's like.
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Jan 27, 08
Alice, how exactly are you weaning yoursef off your blonde highlights? I have been blonde for 15 yrs but my rooys are a lot darker now and need a top up every 6 wks!
Jan 27, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
I took a deep breath and let a colourist I trusted (Sophie, at Valentino, in Thackeray STreet in Kensington, 020 7937 6911) do what she wanted, which was to paint in various tones more closely related to the natural colours of my hair than the bleachy blonde bits I'd had before. It was a bit of a surprise (being that bit less bright) but it's working for me, and it also means I don't get obvious dark rooty bits within a few weeks
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Jan 26, 08
Which is the best concealer and how do u rate Touche Eclat...please
Jan 26, 08
Answer from Alice Hart-Davis Guru
As eye products go, Touche Eclat is really quite a bargain. There's a brilliant product for shrinking eye bags temporarily(the sort of thing that celebrity make-up artists use to hide the worst bags on photo-shoots) called Eyesential which costs £39.95 from www.eyesential.net. There's a knack to putting it on -- your skin has to be absolutely dry and