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Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide
Are you struggling to find the perfect skincare products to use due to the colour of your skin? Aesthetician and founder of the Black Skin Directory Dija Ayodele is here to help! Her comprehensive guide Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide is designed to help black women and men gain knowledge on how to care for their skin. Ayodele shares the best ingredients black women and men should look out for in their skincare, and dispels the common myths surrounding black skin. The book is available in hardback, audio, and eBook format, and you can order the book now from Amazon for £16!
Feel Better, Live More
Hosted by Dr Rangan Chatterjee, the Feel Better, Live More podcast aims to inspire, empower and transform the way we feel. Stories from health professionals and other guests including Olympic boxer Ramla Ali and football coach Gareth Southgate offer easy health and life hacks and advice whilst debunking common health myths. Previous topics have included how to optimise your immune system and fight viruses, and why running a marathon will change your life. Episodes air every Wednesday and Friday, and you can listen for free through Spotify or Apple Podcast.
Tom Parker: Inside My Head
Last year, Tom Parker from UK boyband The Wanted was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. In this documentary for Stand Up To Cancer, the singer details how he and his family have learnt to live with the news in their everyday lives, as well as arranging a star-studded charity concert in aid of the charity. You can catch-up on Channel 4 now!
Skincare Decoded: The Practical Guide to Beautiful Skin
Do you really need a 10-step skincare regime? In a new book, skincare chemists Victoria Fu and Gloria Lu, give you the information you need to make informed decisions about your skin. From SPF to caffeine serums, the book addresses what these products are, and the science behind them.
You can purchase the book on Amazon for £12.99.
Baldpieces
In a photoshoot for Hunger magazine, photographer John Rankin and conceptual artists Scott Kelly and Ben Polkinghorne challenge the taboo topic of male baldness. The images depict different men adorning extravagent headwear, which aims to signify masculine magnificence and challenge the taboo of baldness. You can view the images on Rankin’s Instagram – @rankinarchive – or on Hunger magazine – @hungermagazine.
My Possible Self
Looking after our mental health is pivotal for our everyday lives. The app My Possible Self contains interactive tools and coping strategies using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Strategies include mood trackers to help document how you feel, journals to record worries, emotions, and actions, as well as visual and audio exercises to help boost your mood, and relax your mind. You can download the app through the App store and Google Play for free.