Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2025 i Top Sante

It’s our bumper Beauty Awards issue! But not only beauty… this year we added on health and wellness categories, including supplements – one of my personal favourite topics as I find them fascinating! – and with there being so many categories we had to make the magazine bigger by 32 pages just to fit in all the winners! We also had a different judging panel this year made up of industry experts, make-up artists and celebrities with a passion for beauty. I love finding out about new brands too – there’s always something exciting to discover in this ever-changing world of health and beauty. Discover all the winners for yourself starting over on page 79! Elsewhere in the magazine, we’re taking a look at longevity, with author Sandra Parsons sharing…

FEEL THE NOISE… Whether it’s DIY-loving neighbours, yapping dogs, a buzzing fly, car alarms, loud music, revving motorbikes or your partner’s snoring – constant background noise sends stress levels soaring for 87 per cent of Brits, says a survey from eco-tech firm, Hive*. Nearly half of people agree modern life feels too loud. Professor Jamie Ward from University of Sussex said: ‘Everyday sounds do more than just annoy us, they can elevate stress levels, interrupt focus and even interfere with sleep. However, research shows natural sounds are calming, such as the slow tempo of green noise, which promotes relaxation.’ Green noise is a variation on white noise that focuses on middle frequency range, mimicking natural sounds. Try Hive’s stress-soothing track, Green Noise, on Spotify. CUT CARBS TO CLEAR YOUR MIND…

LAST MONTH, I WROTE ABOUT THE mental load and how many of us are both grateful for our lives whilst sometimes feeling a little like the mental confetti is more of a mental tidal wave. Well, the summer holidays are now coming to a close and it’s time to regroup. If you’ve been dashing from work to family life to work and back again, you might be searching for ways to feel calmer, sharper, and more resilient. Enter ashwagandha and nootropics – two trendy buzzwords you’ve likely heard whispered in wellness circles or splashed across social media feeds. But what are they, and how can they actually help you feel like the confident, collected version of yourself? Ashwagandha is a small but mighty adaptogenic herb that’s been used for over…

Q Is it too late to have a baby at 49? I’m presuming it is but where could I go to find out whether I have any viable eggs left and would taking hormones help? A It’s completely natural to wonder about your fertility at 49, and while it’s true that chances of natural conception at this age are very low, it’s not necessarily impossible – especially with medical support. By your late 40s, egg quantity and quality have declined significantly, and menopause may be approaching or already underway. However, every woman is different, and some still ovulate sporadically. If you’re considering your options, the first step would be to see a fertility specialist or a gynaecologist with expertise in reproductive endocrinology. They can arrange blood tests to check your…

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I get up at 5am to do Heart Breakfast, and I get ready in 20 minutes. I sleep in my lashes – I know that’s grim – and I have all my make-up set out, so I literally use the Charlotte Tilbury Healthy Glow mixed with a bit of Guerlain foundation, a Too Faced eyebrow pencil, a lot of Charlotte Tilbury bronzer, and some Sculpted by Aimee cream blush, lipstick and liner. I have my outfit laid out and leave my shoes at the door, so I don’t mess around, then take the dogs out for a quick wee and just leave. Super quick! I don’t have time for a 12-step skincare programme. And even if I did, I couldn’t be arsed! I use anything that comes to hand; a…

GROWING UP IN GLASGOW, going out into nature for the purpose of walking was never a part of my life. My dad was an immigrant, arriving here as a teenager, and he worked seven days a week all his life to provide a better life for his children, so there was never the time or capacity for weekend hikes and camping trips. It wasn’t a negative thing; it was just never on my parent’s radar, so it wasn’t on mine, and if we had a bit of free time at the weekends, we’d see our elders or do voluntary work. After completing university in my mid-20s and studying to become a chartered accountant, it hit me that I was really anxious about the exams. Two friends I was studying with…

PEA, BROAD BEAN & COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES Makes 8 pancakes Prep 10 minutes Cook 15 minutes ■ 150g cottage cheese■ 1 medium egg■ 50g gram (chickpea) flour■ ½ tsp baking powder■ 100g frozen peas, defrosted■ 100g frozen baby broad beans, defrosted■ 3 spring onions, chopped■ 15g basil, chopped■ 15g flat leaf parsley, chopped■ 1 lemon, zest finely grated■ 1 tbsp olive oil TO SERVE ■ 50g pea shoots■ 1 lemon, cut into wedges (the one that has been zested for the recipe is fine)■ Roasted tomatoes, sliced avocado, poached eggs or smoked fish (optional) 1 Put the cottage cheese, egg, chickpea flour and baking powder in a blender. Season to taste and blend until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender if necessary. 2 Add the peas,…

We believe every woman has the ability to maximise her health and beauty at any age, regardless of health history. With a balanced diet, effective exercise and a positive mindset, you can stay younger for longer, inside and out. We’ll bring you the latest information on wellbeing, fitness, food and beauty, empowering you to make informed choices now and for your future health. What’s gone before can’t be undone or redone, so let’s leave it in the past and focus on what can be changed today! We’re here to help you, one small step at a time.…

Before cancer, I would say I was healthy with a little “h”. I certainly think I was really healthy in my 20s, but then life happened. And my job was and still is very involving, with a lot of travel and crossing time zones. But I didn’t really honour my sleep, and I didn't understand the importance of moving or eating at the right time during the day. I was healthy because I walked and enjoyed nature and ate reasonably healthy food (or so I thought), but I didn't really do it with intention and with purpose, and I didn’t do it with any thinking about how that fitted in with my lifestyle. My health now is poles apart from what it was, but it didn’t happen overnight. As soon…

WE SPEND COUNTLESS hours and products perfecting our skincare routine, from serums to SPFs, yet often neglect one of the first areas to show signs of ageing: our hands. Despite being constantly exposed to the elements, water, and daily wear and tear, our hands are usually treated as an afterthought, until the damage is already visible. But it’s never too late to give them the attention they deserve. WHY YOUR HANDS AGE FIRST The skin on your hands is naturally thinner and contains fewer oil glands, making it more prone to dryness and wrinkling. With frequent handwashing, sanitising, and often forgetting to reapply SPF, it’s easy to see why hands often appear older before other areas. Unlike the face, hands are usually left unprotected from UV rays, whether you’re driving,…

Best Hair Tool Revlon One-Step Blow-Dry Multi Air Styler 5-in-1, £79.99, boots.com Excellent multi-hairstyler with five different styling attachments. Loved it as it’s easy to use and lots of different blow-out styles can be achieved. Really good value too. Best Body Tool PMD Beauty PMD Clean Body, £145, pmdbeauty.com Fantastic multi-purpose body tool that can be used in the shower as an exfoliator. Great for cleaning your back. It can also be used for dry skin brushing and as a massage tool. Best Facial Travel Tool Beautifect HeatSonic Cleansing Device, £129, beautifect.com AMAZING product! Love it and the results on my skin were instant. Felt like I'd had a deep cleansing facial – and it’s the perfect tool to travel with. Best Acne Tool PMD Clean Acne, £209, pmdbeauty.com Great…

• How to live better, for longer: part two of our longevity special • Get your flow back with mobility exercises to release stress • Meno health special section: peri rage, HRT and expert advice • Healthy home finds, recipes, celeb inspiration and real life stories …plus lots more! DON’T MISS IT! The October issue – on sale Sept 26! HOW TOGET YOUR COPY OF TOP SANTÉ 1 Head to frontline-group. co.uk/store-finder and select Top Santé from the drop-down menu, then input your postcode to find your nearest stockist. 2 Ask your local newsagent to reserve you a copy – they’d be happy to do so. 3 Subscribe so you never miss an issue! See page 36 for details. 4 Buy single issues at shop.kelsey.co.uk/TSA – scroll down to “Buy single issue”.…

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Star letter ‘Trimming my midriff’ ‘I appreciated your article 5 Ways To Trim Your Midlife Tum Naturally [Summer issue]. Of course it’s common for women to experience increases in belly fat as they get older, particularly around the time of the menopause and as you pointed out this is often due to a combination of factors which include hormonal changes, a decrease in muscle mass and lifestyle changes. ‘Your lifestyle tweaks made a lot of sense and I have already taken on board all your good advice, which included getting adequate protein (vegan style for me), choosing low carb foods, trying intermittent fasting and eating more fibre. The advice about getting more sleep was most helpful too. I don’t eat anything after 7pm now and I wind down with a…

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I ’VE ALWAYS BELIEVED THAT fitness isn’t about size. I once ran the London Marathon, many moons ago, and I wasn’t slim – but I was strong, determined, and undeniably fit. That said, staying consistent with exercise in midlife? That’s another story entirely. Over the years I’ve bought the yoga mat, the weights, the treadmill, the TRX, even a rowing machine. I’ve signed up to more gym memberships than I care to admit, paid for personal training sessions – and cancelled most of them because I was “too busy”. ‘Some days, the mental resistance is stronger than the physical’ I have absolutely everything I need to move my body. What I don’t always have is the motivation to start. The only person who’s never given up on me is my…

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A DECADE AGO, I MADE A DEAL with the editor of this magazine: if I ever discovered a cure for my migraines, I would write a personal piece to potentially help the millions of people worldwide whose lives are blighted by them. More than a billion people globally experience migraines, with one in three women in the UK suffering from this debilitating condition, compared to one in seven in the general population. It’s clearly a female-heavy burden, and a small but significant percentage of sufferers – 10-12 per cent – are dealing with chronic migraine, enduring 2-3 devastating episodes per week. After 10 years of diligent research and experimentation, it has become clear, to me, that migraine triggers are as multi-faceted and unique as our fingerprints. For some, it’s weather…

Listen to Pandora on Heart FM from 10am-1pm weekdays. Follow her at instagram.com/pandorapresenter A NATURAL LIP THAT LASTS If you’re after a super flattering, everyday lipstick that feels as good as it looks, I’ve looks, been reaching for Barefaced Beauty Beauty Mineral Lipstick in the shade Elegant (£14, blommabeauty.com). It’s a rich berry a berry with a soft shimmer shimmer – think effortlessly chic, not overdone. overdone. I love that it’s made from 100 per cent natural natural ingredients and handmade in the UK. It’s nourishing (hello vitamin E and plant extracts), but still gives you that confident colour payoff that actually lasts. I’ve worn this at work and on the red carpet and it holds up so well. so Plus, it’s cruelty-free, vegan, and even has natural sun protection.…

Best Eye Serum SOS Eye Serum, £18, sosserum.co.uk I really like this eye serum. Lovely consistency and the little applicator was really cooling on the skin, making my eyes feel instantly refreshed. Excellent value at that price point. Would definitely buy again. Best Moisturiser for Acne-prone Skin Delo Rx The Active Hydrator, £145, delorx.com I love this multifunctional facial moisturiser packed with anti-ageing and anti-breakout ingredients. It’s ideal for my mature yet breakout-prone skin. Since I started using it, my skin has become clearer and feels more hydrated! Best Spot Treatment Plenaire Violet Paste Overnight Blemish Solution, £29, plenaire.co Whilst I rarely get spots or blemishes, this is perfect on the odd occasion when I need to eliminate them really fast. Easy to focus on the effective area only with…

GENERATION GAME New research by employee benefit provider YuLife (yulife.com) suggests people aged between 45 and 60 may be more active than the younger generations. After reviewing step count data across its user base, the company found that Gen X (people born between 1965 and 1980) is the most active, averaging 7,327 steps per day, while Gen Z (people born between 1997 and 2012) lags behind at just 6,360 daily steps – the lowest of any working-age group! MUSCLE MAINTENANCE Give your muscles some TLC with the Terre Verdi Yoga & Sports Body Oil (from £15, blommabeauty.com). Powered by ginger root and black pepper, the warming oil helps to soothe aching muscles and inflamed joints after exercising, as well as increasing circulation before a workout. Certified organic and cruelty-free, it’s…

WORKOUT STRUCTURE: ● 5 rounds ● 30-40 seconds on each exercise ● No rest between each exercise ● Rest for 90 seconds between rounds Don’t forget! Warm up before you start and cool down after your workout to stay injury free. Why not challenge yourself with more rounds, or complete as many reps as possible? REAR DELT FLIES Targets: rear shoulders, upper back ● Stand straight, or hinge forward slightly, holding the band in front of you and with a slight bend in the elbows (A). ● Open your arms out wide to shoulder height, squeezing the shoulder blades together (B). Return with control, and repeat. BANDED ROWS Targets: mid-back, lats, posture muscles ● Sit or stand tall with the band looped around your feet (or a secure post) and…

Perk me up Power through the afternoon slump with a fiery shot from Plenish Ginger Energy Dosing Bottle (£5.95, plenishdrinks.com). The dosing bottle contains seven shots packed with vitamin C, B6, iron, raw ginger root and caffeine from yerba mate. Knock it back for an invigorating, feelgood boost. BIT ON THE SIDE Tracklements Shallot & Garlic Jam (£3.95, tracklements.co.uk) adds a hit of zingy flavour to sandwiches, burgers, grilled chicken, bruschetta or a cheeseboard. With a deep umami flavour from slow-cooked shallots, mellow garlic purée and balsamic vinegar, it’s rich and savoury with a gentle chilli warmth. Pass the cheese and wholewheat crackers, please! HELLO, HONEY! Sweet, smooth and tangy – you’ll have all the antioxidant benefits of top-quality honey blended with powerhouse health ingredients inHoneyland Honey with Matcha and…

ERICA’S BAKED EGGS Erica Molyneaux is LEON’s director of food, and this recipe is based on a dish once served at her former local, the Pigeonhole Café in Camberwell, south London, now sadly closed. She often recreates it for a weekend brunch. Prep 10 minutes Cook 25 minutes Soy free / nut free / vegetarian Serves 2 ■ Generous knob of butter■ 1 small onion, finely sliced■ 2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced■ 400g good-quality tomato passata■ ½ tsp chilli flakes■ Big handful of seasonal leafy greens (kale, spring greens or spinach), roughly chopped■ 4 eggs■ 6 tbsp double cream or 3 tbsp crème fraîche■ Zest of ½ small unwaxed lemon■ Salt and freshly ground black pepper TO SERVE ■ Parmesan cheese (check V, if needed) ■ Buttered toasted sourdough…

IT HAPPENED. THE THING I’ve been dreading my entire life. Gran died. I wrote about her last month, saying I wasn’t sure she’d still be here by the time I wrote this one, so please indulge me as I dedicate just one more to her, with it being so recent and raw. Friday August 1 was the day she left this world – exactly 98 years and seven months after her birth. I’d visited her on the Tuesday, when she wasn’t able to communicate verbally and could only move her arms. I talked to her, held her delicate hand and stroked her hair and face, which was now so thin and fragile. I tried to sing Inchworm too (see previous column) but kept crying. I’m glad I got to tell…

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