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Advocating for Myself and My Skin after Cancer Treatment

Advocating for Myself and My Skin after Cancer Treatment

Having developed a number of skin reactions during cancer treatment, journalist Verite Reily Collins found that the solutions her doctors presented...

Valentines Day - Reinvented by Jennifer Young

I am married, I have been married for an age and we have 3 daughters. Valentine’s Day is a favourite in our house, but not for the reasons you migh...

Don't Blame All Skin Problems on Winter Winds by Verite Collins

Verite Collins used to work as a Beauty Editor for a US Travel magazine, where she developed a strong interest in skincare. When she got cancer,...

An Acupuncture Experience: My Journey Through Chemotherapy by Ariela

Please note that the contents of this article are the opinion of the wonderful Ariela. Please don't make any decisions about your cancer journey wi...

Leah tries the Defiant Beauty Luxury Face Collection

Leah is a 34 year old mum, blogger and YouTuber from Liverpool. You may remember her from her previous blog about wearing the cold cap during chemo...

Supporting loved ones with cancer at Christmas

You don’t want to make Christmas all about cancer, but at the same time, it’s understandable to want to make the holiday as enjoyable as possible f...

Tis’ the season to be pampered at Ragdale Hall Spa

After such a challenging year for everyone, this Christmas give the gift of wellness and an experience like no other with a gift voucher for the UK...

Christmas presents for your NHS favourites – By Verite Collins

This summer, we all stood on our doorsteps and clapped to thank frontline workers, particularly NHS staff. However, clapping is all very well, but...

Getting through the holidays – how to look out for yourself or someone you love

The Christmas holidays are a time that is associated with joy and lots of tinsel, but when you’re not feeling at your best mentally and/or physica...

The Well Being Beauty Collection

What is the Well Being Beauty Range? Taking self-care beyond your regular skincare routine, the Well Being Collection provides an opportunity for h...

A Scarf Tying Tutorial from Headwrappers - The Hair Loss Advisory Clinic

HeadWrappers are a hair loss advisory clinic for those who have experienced hair loss as a result of cancer treatment. The clinic was founded by a ...

Half Empty or Half Full, I'm Just Glad to Have a Glass by Tim Bilton

My name, for those of you that don’t know, is Tim Bilton. I’m a chef, husband and dad to two incredible boys Henry, 15, and Charlie, 9. I also have...

The Defiant Beauty Collection

Defiant Beauty by Jennifer Young is a skincare and beauty collection created specifically for those going through treatment for cancer.