https://ageandglow.com/Age & Glow is an independent digital magazine for women 25–55: skincare that works, honest aesthetics advice, menopause and women’s health — backed by evidence.en https://ageandglow.com/health/skin-cancer-check/https://ageandglow.com/health/skin-cancer-check/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTHealthMelanoma is far easier to treat when it is caught early, and you are well placed to spot it. Here is how to check your skin in ten minutes a month. https://ageandglow.com/health/bone-health-women/https://ageandglow.com/health/bone-health-women/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTHealthBone loss is silent until a fracture happens. The habits you build in your forties and fifties make a real difference to how strong your bones are at 70. https://ageandglow.com/menopause/hrt-explained/https://ageandglow.com/menopause/hrt-explained/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTMenopauseHormone replacement therapy is the most effective treatment for many menopause symptoms — and one of the most misunderstood. Here is a clear, balanced guide to what it is and how to weigh it up. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/under-eye-circles/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/under-eye-circles/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareDark circles are not always about tiredness. Pigment, thin skin, hollows and genetics all play a part — and the right fix depends on which one you have. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/melasma-guide/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/melasma-guide/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareThose brown patches on the cheeks, forehead or upper lip are common, stubborn and often linked to hormones and light. Here is what research says about managing them. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/skin-barrier-repair/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/skin-barrier-repair/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareStinging, tightness and sudden sensitivity are often signs that your skin’s protective barrier needs a break. The fix is usually less, not more. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/niacinamide-explained/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/niacinamide-explained/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareIt rarely makes headlines, but niacinamide is one of the gentlest, most versatile ingredients you can add to a routine — especially if your skin is easily irritated. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/vitamin-c-serum-guide/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/vitamin-c-serum-guide/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareVitamin C is one of the best-studied antioxidants in skincare. But formulas vary hugely — here is how to tell a useful serum from an expensive bottle of orange water. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/skin-after-40/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/skin-after-40/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareForget “anti-ageing”. Here is what the research says actually keeps skin healthy, bright and comfortable — at 40, 50 and beyond. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/retinol-after-40/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/retinol-after-40/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareIt is the most studied anti-wrinkle ingredient you can buy without a prescription. Here is what it can realistically do for mature skin — and how to start without the redness. https://ageandglow.com/aesthetics/botox-vs-skin-boosters/https://ageandglow.com/aesthetics/botox-vs-skin-boosters/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTAestheticsThey are often booked in the same appointment, but they do completely different jobs. Here is what each one does, how long it lasts, and what the evidence says. https://ageandglow.com/wellness/sleep-and-skin/https://ageandglow.com/wellness/sleep-and-skin/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTWellness“Beauty sleep” sounds like an old wives’ tale. Research suggests it is closer to the truth than most of the products on your bathroom shelf. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/how-much-sunscreen/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/how-much-sunscreen/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareThe number on the bottle assumes a generous layer. Most of us apply far less — and get far less protection than we think. https://ageandglow.com/menopause/perimenopause-skin/https://ageandglow.com/menopause/perimenopause-skin/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTMenopauseDryness, new sensitivity, adult breakouts, a face that suddenly looks tired — hormonal shifts in your forties can show up on your skin long before your periods stop. https://ageandglow.com/hair/thinning-hair-40s/https://ageandglow.com/hair/thinning-hair-40s/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTHairA wider parting, a thinner ponytail, more hair in the plughole. Hair loss in women is common, often treatable — and worth investigating rather than hiding. https://ageandglow.com/skincare/five-minute-morning-routine/https://ageandglow.com/skincare/five-minute-morning-routine/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTSkincareYou do not need ten steps. Three — cleanse, moisturise, protect — cover most of what skin needs in the morning. https://ageandglow.com/aesthetics/before-you-book-fillers/https://ageandglow.com/aesthetics/before-you-book-fillers/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTAestheticsDermal fillers are medical procedures, even when they are sold like a beauty treatment. These questions will tell you a lot about the person holding the syringe. https://ageandglow.com/aesthetics/check-a-clinic-abroad/https://ageandglow.com/aesthetics/check-a-clinic-abroad/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTAestheticsPrice is only one part of the picture. Here is how to verify a clinic, a surgeon and a hospital before you pay a deposit — wherever you are travelling. https://ageandglow.com/wellness/strength-training-after-35/https://ageandglow.com/wellness/strength-training-after-35/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTWellnessMuscle quietly declines from midlife, and bone follows after menopause. Two short strength sessions a week are one of the best things you can do for both. https://ageandglow.com/wellness/collagen-supplements/https://ageandglow.com/wellness/collagen-supplements/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTWellnessCollagen powders promise firmer skin from the inside. The research is more mixed than the adverts suggest — here is what it really shows. https://ageandglow.com/menopause/hot-flushes-what-helps/https://ageandglow.com/menopause/hot-flushes-what-helps/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTMenopauseAround three in four women get hot flushes around menopause. These are the options with evidence behind them, from simple changes to medical treatment. https://ageandglow.com/menopause/menopause-appointment/https://ageandglow.com/menopause/menopause-appointment/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTMenopauseA short appointment goes further when you arrive prepared. A simple symptom diary and three key questions can change the conversation. https://ageandglow.com/beauty/makeup-after-40/https://ageandglow.com/beauty/makeup-after-40/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:00:00 GMTBeautyYour skin has changed, so your makeup can too. These easy swaps keep the look fresh, light and very much you.