Lydia Mansi

1 week ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

However, the reality is that many of us have a beloved lipstick that’s way beyond the recommended year mark or an eye shadow palette that could probably pass as vintage. ??Not keeping on top of your beauty products’ shelf life can have a serious impact on your skin, eyes and body health. Below we have a checklist of recommended shelf lives, as well as tips on tell-tale signs your beauty products are past their best, and how to ensure you are using up your products within date.

2 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

We can’t put it off any longer. The time has come to bring our skin back from its winter slumber, laying fallow under layers of knits and ready to face the world in our spring wardrobe of lighter layers, bare legs and sleeveless tops. If your skin is anything like ours, it is going to need a little bit of TLC to get it back up to speed – think smoothing, hydrating body care.

2 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

In our fast-paced world, stress has become an unwelcome companion for many. This month marks Stress Awareness Month and, as we seek solace and balance amidst the chaos, the allure of natural supplements designed to alleviate stress and promote relaxation has grown exponentially. Here, we delve into some of the most lauded ingredients in stress supplement formulations – ashwagandha, functional mushrooms, and nootropics – and explore the science behind their reported calming effects.

3 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

After twenty-plus years as a beauty journalist, you know you’re in the right job when you still feel like a kid in a sweet shop browsing the ‘new in’ section of a beauty website. Keeping in-the-know about the latest skincare innovations, make-up formulations and fragrance launches constantly reignites my love of all of it and this month I’ve shared the 13 sparkly new arrivals at Cult Beauty that I can’t wait to get my mitts on.

3 weeks ago | thegoodwebguide.co.uk | Lydia Mansi

While I am an avid fiction reader, devouring my vertiginous stack of bedside books apace, when it comes to non-fiction I’ve found I have segued into podcasts to get my hit of history, business and wellness over recent years. For entertainment, enrichment and education, I don’t think you can beat a good podcast, I love how easy they are to dip in and out of, a quick episode on my morning commute, or to keep me company whilst I’m pottering at the allotment.