Myth – The higher the SPF the higher the safer you are in the sun  The answer is actually yes and no but as you get up into the higher levels the difference is very little in comparison to the huge amount of extra chemicals required to create the higher SPF.  SPF 15 filters around […]

Planning ahead is key……   1. If you are going to be in the sun and you have retinols in your skincare stop using these at least 5 days before you go, because retinol speeds skin cell turnover this is a precaution to prevent damaging your skin. 2. Start take a mega antioxidant supplement weeks before […]

Fran Cutler threw a fabulous baby shower for her sister Charlotte Cutler and Daniel Lindegren of Tommy Sparks and Bloc Party, with friends Jaime Winstone, Jade Jagger, Meg Mathews, Sadie Frost, Melanie Blatt, Nick Grimshaw and Flora Starkey amongst many other girlfriends in the Linley Suite of Claridge. Guests enjoyed champagne and afternoon tea and […]

This January, bareMinerals and Abigail James, skincare expert and facialist, team up to launch a series of online video tutorials educating women how to get the most from their bareMinerals Skincare® regime in the comfort of their own home. The series of four exclusive step-by-step tutorial video’s combine Abigail’s professional yet simple massage techniques and […]

Visit the bareMinerals counter at Selfridges London on 25 January and 2 February to discover at home Skin Rituals. Abigail James, Facialist and Skincare expert, will be holding one-on-one consultations to show you how to get the most from your bareMinerals skincare regime as well as showing you tips for healthier-looking skin. To book a […]

Twinkle Twinkle Sparkley Eyes Recently I have been inundated with clients and friends with problems with their peepers. varying from reactions to eyeshadow and products, an upcoming career interview hounded by a swollen eye not clearing, excessive dryness due to stress, dark circles, fine lines becoming not so fine, sensitive bloodshot eyes, so here are […]

  Oxygen therapy literally breathes new life into your skin. we all know how great we look and feel after having some time away in the fresh air. All cells need oxygen to regenerate and function, so infusing Oxygen into skin cells optimises this process while also enhancing penetration of active ingredients further into the dermis.  This […]

Plant stem cells are now being used in many skincare products for added skin healing and so called dramatic results. A bit of back ground on what stem cells are and what they do is helpful to know why they are now being used in your skin cream.  Stem cells can be from plant and […]

Aloe Vera is very popular in skincare for so many reasons, well known for its burn healing ability owing to its anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, healing and cooling properties it is a very useful natural element to treat the skin. Made up of 96% water,  packed full of amino acids, vitamins A, C, F, B, niacin and […]

Abigail is immensely pleased to be able to announce she will be offering weekly treatments at the new Oskia spa at Good Vibes in Covent Garden.The beautifully designed treatments rooms offer the most tranquil surrounding to reap the benefits of one of Abigail’s treatmentsOskia is a range of products Abigail holds dear to and has […]