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Mum to Be Stretch Mark Oil

Great gift ideas for mum to be

There are so many things on a mum to be’s mind when she has a little one on the way, so a little me-time can go a long way. I’ve learnt you have to be careful when looking for beauty gifts for pregnant mothers due to the prevalence of parabens and other ingredients in some [...]

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Judy

Christmas recipes and youthful skin

My name is Judy, and I am 57. I work in HR Manager and live in Nottingham. I have one grown up daughter who lives in London. I love playing golf, and dancing (I am currently learning to do the Lindy Hop!) – my weaknesses in life are jewellery, Maltesers, Kevin Costner and Downton Abbey! [...]

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Emily

Counting candles and Christmas wishlists

My name is Emily and I’m 22 years old, living in Wimbledon and currently working in London on a marketing graduate scheme. My favourite things are lotions, potions and cosmetics of any description, my ever growing scarf collection (I am never without one), costume jewellery, Diet Coke, handbags you can fit the kitchen sink in, [...]

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Michelle

The start of sofa-based shopping and shameless self-gifting…

My name is Michelle and I’m fast approaching my 30th birthday. I live in Hertfordshire with my boyfriend and my two step children (well, one of them lives with me and the other visits for boyfriend advice and to steal my beauty finds!). I have a soft spot for Marc Jacobs handbags and treating myself [...]

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24 Bath by Candlelight

Look no further: all the beauty gifts for women you need are here!

When I’m making my Christmas gift list, I have to say I find it much harder to think of present ideas for men.  Perhaps it’s because I look for things I’d like myself, or because at the Sanctuary, I’m surrounded by inspiration for great women’s gift ideas! Beauty Gift Ideas I like to put together [...]

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Therapist’s Secret Facial Oil

What are the best relaxing day spa treatments in London?

My girlfriends and I decided on a different approach to birthdays this year. We would normally club together to buy a gift for whoever’s birthday it was on that particular month, but this year we’ve decided to each treat ourselves with a spa day gift in London and have a day of pampering all together. [...]

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Stop The Clock Moisturiser SPF 15

The secret to a youthful complexion

Your face says a lot about you, so it’s no wonder we’re concerned about the way it looks! It’s never too early or too late to start an anti-ageing skin care routine, and with more than 35 years of experience in caring for women’s skin under The Sanctuary’s belt we like to think we know [...]

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Warming Detox Body Mask

Skin detox – a spa experience at home

I’ve noticed more and more people around me using the “D” word recently.  That is, “detox.” “I’m just going to enjoy myself this Christmas and detox in the New Year,” seems to be the agenda for many of the ladies I know. The word “detox” has always instilled a little bit of fear into me.  [...]

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