Outspoken Beauty – Details, episodes & analysis

I'm so excited to announce that the brilliant Beauty Editor of Women's Health and self- confessed skincare nerd Perdita Nouril will be a regular Friday co-host.

Each week we'll be getting under the skin of the biggest beauty trends and products and discussing the science, research and whether they're worth the hype.

This week Perdie explains why the iconic Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 may not be as readily available as it once was and how this superstar skincare product is to thank for the brilliant PHA products that are now so readily available.

We'll also hear about all the unexpected ways that PHAs can benefit us (I knew they were good but never knew quite HOW good) and Perdita will share some of her top PHA products.

Enjoy this fellow skincare enthusiasts and thanks to Perdita for her amazing knowledge.

In this week's episode of Outspoken Mental Health I'm talking about my journey with medication and some of the things I've learnt along the way. Please bear in mind that medication is not right for everyone but can also be a very helpful aspect of feeling better. We are all different and need to consult a professional for the right advice.

During the episode I'll tell you about:

• The medication that helped me for years but that I eventually needed to change
• Why we need to stop fearing and stigmatising mental health medication 
• How to navigate perimenopause and anxiety and why mental health medication may not be the answer
• Why I was advised to go on a Benzodiazapene and how I am tapering off it slowly and safely
• How Google is a really bad idea if you have anxiety about medication and why you need to put trust in your psychiatrist
• Why it's not always easy going on these types of pills but how with the right support you can get through it

I am NOT a professional and am speaking from my own experience and research. If you are wondering whether medication might help you then start with your GP. If you feel that they can't give you the information you need then ask to be referred to a psychiatrist or seek one directly.

Please do join the private Facebook Group Outspoken Mental Health where we're building a supportive community.

There are so many brilliant new products around and I was in the mood for a good delve into what I'm liking and testing at the moment for this week's minipod.

I'll be talking about a new barrier loving skincare live from the derm who treats Lady Gaga and The Kardashian's, a beautiful moisturising emulsion from one of Lisa Eldridge's favourite brands, a rosy/bronzy glow that is irresistible, a bronzing fluid from a top skincare brand and lots more.

I'll link to all products mentioned in my Instagram stories xx

Let's start the week with a recommendation for the ultimate feel good, refreshing and quite frankly gorgeous scent that you'll be splashing all over yourself this summer.

In this episode I get to know the exceptionally talented makeup artist Lan Nguyen-Grealis aka Lans London.

Lan is a world renownded artist and is the woman behind many of the most famous faces around including Raye and Paloma Faith.

During the episode we chat about Lan's incredible journey and how this self taught artist went from doing makeovers for women who were having professional photos taken to becoming one of the most coveted makeup artists in the world.

In today's Mini Mini Pod I talk about the amazing benefits of The Nue Co's fragrance Forest Lungs and how I use it when I'm feeling below par.