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Skin Revolution is where skincare meets science and self-love – to empower you to look good, feel great, and glow in your melanin-rich skin. ‘I wish I had advice like this growing up – an incredible guide for people of colour everywhere!’ KAUSHAL, Make-up Artist, YouTuber and...

What every teen needs to feel great in their own skin – now a Sunday Times bestseller! Being a teenager is hard – add in hormones, breakouts and an avalanche of dubious TikTok ‘hacks’, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. In Teen Skincare, world-renowned skincare expert Caroline Hirons...

In Essence and Alchemy, which has been published in fourteen foreign editions, Aftel teaches the art of making natural perfumes, complete with recipes. She resurrects the social and metaphysical legacy that is entwined with the evolution of perfumery, from the dramas of the spice trade to the quests of the alchemists. Tracking scent through the boudoir and bath and into the sanctums of worship, she offers insights on the relationship of scent to sex, solitude, and the soul, unearthing a forgotten world of natural essences and their profound resonance with body, mind, and spirit.

Today, many of us are feeling the pinch - and being bombarded with portrayals of social media 'perfection' is making that pinch feel more like a punch. We may know that social media - with all its billionaires and beauty queens - is just a highlight reel. So why is it still making most of us feel so low? Comedian Shabaz Ali wants to help you see the funny side of social media again. Because while it looks nice to live up in an ivory tower, this book reminds us that it is much more fun to be part of the baying mob that surrounds it.

Nice women never wore makeup. Even the word was taboo in polite society—until Max Factor entered the scene. Born in Poland in 1877, Factor worked as a beautician for the Russian royal family, the Romanovs. In 1904, he fled to America, where he opened a cosmetics store in Los Angeles. Creating makeup originally for silent films, then the talkies, and, ultimately, color motion pictures, Factor designed looks for Katharine Hepburn, Rita Hayworth, Bette Davis, and countless other beauties of the day. Soon women everywhere wanted to look like their favorite glamorous stars, and Factor was there to help, bringing his innovative cosmetics to the general public.

Unlock the hidden power of castor oil and revolutionize your health and beauty regimen! Achieve radiant skin, stronger hair, and holistic benefits—all without breaking the bank. Do you need a cost-effective, all-in-one solution that simplifies your routine and complements your natural lifestyle? Introducing “The Castor Oil Handbook”, your ultimate guide to harnessing castor oil’s benefits for skin, hair, health, and even household uses.

How can you have a rich and fulfilling life? The choices you make, not your income or financial assets, are the most powerful determining factor for your quality of life. Women have never had so many options. Yet we often experience a kind of paralysis, an unconscious willingness to follow societal dictates rather than become the CEOs of our own lives. When we mindlessly follow the dots, we smother our innate gifts and miss opportunities to fulfill our true potential.

Erica Davies knows that clothes can make you feel your best, but what happens when life throws your style off course? In Style Chapters, Erica reveals how to dress the changing you - from creating wardrobe building blocks to dressing for a changing body, from how to find your identity after major life upheaval to practical buying and styling tips. Erica takes you through essential wardrobe suggestions, from what to wear on the school run and how to dress from boardroom to the bar, to different types of wedding guest outfits and the best companies for good jackets.

Are you tired of fighting the effects of aging with creams, diets, and endless supplements that never seem to deliver? Discover peptides, one of the most exciting developments in health and wellness. These powerful protein fragments are transforming health, energy, and vitality worldwide. The Power of Peptides is your ultimate guide to unlocking a more youthful, healthy, and vibrant life! It is backed by science and made simple for you.

The ultimate skincare guide for Black women Dija Ayodele takes you through the lifetime of skin, sharing transformative essentials from how to work out your skin type to the dos and don’ts for your everyday routine. She explains the best ingredients for your skin and your budget, and the...

Feeling like your hormones, metabolism, energy, and confidence have changed — and frustrated that nothing seems to work the way it used to? The Ultimate Women’s Guide to Peptides is a beginner-friendly, science-based audiobook designed to help women better understand peptides, how they work, and how they may support fat loss, energy, recovery, healthy aging, and overall wellness.

If you think it is complicated to reorganize spaces, especially if they are very small, then here you will find the solution for you. Less is more! Minimalism is a real art that can make your life easier. The wabi-sabi opens you mournfully.

Presenter. Fashion icon. Wife. Mother. Holly Willoughby lights up the nation's TV screens every day but, like all of us, she has struggled with moments of self-doubt, feelings of guilt, anger and detachment. Here she shares how she faces these head on and has learned to reconnect with herself to find inner beauty. With her trademark warmth, Holly shows how listening to her inner voice and celebrating life's little moments of joy - like looking up at the moon or finding the perfect red lipstick - helped her feel whole again.

Trying to get your life together? Got three dead houseplants, no debit card and an exploded yoghurt in your bag? Useful, funny and life-affirming, Nobody Panic is an instruction manual for anyone with absolutely no idea what they're doing. From the creators of the critically acclaimed podcast comes a series of how-to guides for everything from job interviews to leaving a WhatsApp group, from understanding the oven to dealing with your best friend's new (astoundingly dull) partner. There's also a poem about taxes.

With his infectious energy and charisma, Gok Wan has an incredible gift of making women feel more confident within themselves - but it’s not until you read his own inspirational story that you find out where he got that gift from. Gok grew up on a Leicester housing estate, with a loving family who ran a Chinese restaurant. For his parents, food meant love – and Gok was so well loved that by the time he was a teenager he weighed 21 stone. Being Asian and gay as well, Gok felt lonely and out of place.

Bloomsbury presents The Forever Wardrobe written and read by Anna Cascarina. The ultimate capsule wardrobe guide from fashion editor and social media influencer, Anna Cascarina 'Anna champions ageless style, body inclusivity and staying in love with your clothes. Her book is a go-to for anyone...

Modern and practical business lessons from Natasha Oakley, co-founder of Monday Swimwear and The Pilates Class Do you have an idea for a business, but no clue where to start? Is there a product or service you're sure you could sell, if only you knew how to file the paperwork or fund the company...

In this insightful audiobook, you will delve into the depths of RLT science and get all the facts on its benefits, practical use, and safety. This comprehensive guide demystifies the science behind red and near-infrared light therapy, offering you a clear roadmap to better health, performance, and beauty. Whether you’re new to red light therapy or looking to deepen your understanding, this audiobook guide is the perfect companion for your journey. Make the switch to a healthier, more vibrant you.

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Scouted in the street when she was 17, Victoire Dauxerre’s story started like a teenager’s fantasy: within months she was strutting down the catwalks of New York’s major fashion shows. But when fashion executives and photographers forced her to become ever thinner, Victoire’s dream...