We all hear how we need our vitamins and it would seem that Vitamin C is not only good for your general well being, but also could reduce wrinkles.

Skincare Blog has written an article about Vitamin C combating the effects of free radicals in your body and on your skin.

Free radicals are the unstable molecules in the environment that can cause aging of the skin. So, when vitamin C is properly delivered into skin cells, there is a good chance to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.

They go on to say that you won’t get by with a bag of oranges though.

In order to see the benefits of vitamin C on the outside of your body, you will need to find a way to combine a healthy diet that is rich in vitamin C with skin care products that contain this important nutrient.

And ladies, with winter coming, you may be also looking for ways to protect your skin as the weather turns a little colder.

Well to be honest she didn’ t win eventually but I had to laugh at a story in The Sun of Chelsea Gedhill who racked up phone bill of £1,175 by voting for HERSELF in an online beauty contest.

Wannabe model Chelsea Gledhill, 14, sent nearly 2,000 texts in a month, costing 60p each. She got to the final five in the heat with 1,972 text votes – mainly from herself. Judges then chose two other girls to go on to the grand final while Chelsea was given a consolation prize of £100 of make-up.

Second of our videos, shows hubby Craig having his back waxed. Mens back waxing is become more and more popular as the fellas get used to the benefits and there isn’t as much stigma attached to men having beauty treatments.

See it’s not so bad - he doesn’t even flinch

click here if you can’t see the video.

According to Make Her Up, Liv Tyler loves a bit of Get Fresh in her bath:

After a long day on the movie set, Liv Tyler soothes achy muscles by soaking in a tub laced with Get Fresh Spa Rx Mineral Bath Treatment

Well, I’m not a movie star but I know you can’t beat a nice warm bath soak after a hard days work… but I think I may have to sneak one home to try it out.

Tea Tree Oil is a wonderful product - an antiseptic, capable of killing many types of pathogens, yet very gentle to your skin. This makes it ideal for:

• Skin Care - Cuts/Infections/Acne
• Cold sores
• Wash care for spot prone skin
• Foot Care, Foot Odour, Foot Hygiene and Athlete’s foot
• Lip Care in Winter
• Muscle Care
• Cold weather Nasal/Bronchial/Sinus Congestion
• Thrush
• Throat Care and fresh breath
• Nail Fungus
• Minor burns, Insect bites and stings
• Even petcare

More details for these uses of tea tree oil can be found here.

Another new range on the shop… Get Fresh.

This is a really funky range and looks awesome in our cabinets, would look awesome in your bathroom! A collection of body butters, scrubs and moisturisers that smell devine.

The Bath and Body Range have five signature fragrances. Whether you need to soak, moisturise or refresh the Get Fresh range of five botanical based products is designed to give your everyday routine a little oomph!

• Lemongrass Lavender - combines the uplifting benefits of lemongrass with the tranquility of lavender. Perfect for reviving the body and spirit.
• Blackberry Vanilla - A Lusious profusion of blackberry and vanilla, spiked with a zesty hint of lemon, bergamot and peach.
• Apricot Chamomile - The Sweet Essence of apricot coupled with soothing notes of chamomile, bursting with ripe fruits. This sinful aroma is truly addictive.
• Mandarin Ginger - An exotic blend of mandarin orange with notes of ginger, green melon and mimoasa, finished with lush white flowers and ripe berries.
• Starfruit Pear - A fresh and vibrant fragrance, created with sweet touches of sunkissed starfruit, bartlett pear and delicate orange blossoms.