Yoga is of tremendous benefit whatever your age but it can be particularly beneficial during the menopause. Not only does it help to improve flexibility, it helps to build strength and stamina at a time when the changes in our bodies lead to lower energy and muscle loss. Practising yoga gently exercises the whole body. As well as improve the fitness and physical appearance of the external body, the regular practice of asanas (yoga positions) massages the internal organs enabling them to function more efficiently. Attending a class is a good idea, especially if you are a beginner, because the yoga teacher can help you to maximise the benefits by ensuring your alignment is correct. They can also advise you on any injuries you may have and help you to adapt the asanas to protect your body.

To take care of your skin. As we age (and it starts sooner than we think!) our skin starts to lose its elasticity - its PING! The collagen and elastin fibres begin to break down and become weak, losing their supporting quality. In addition, the skin's ability to maintain its moisture level, or its plumpness, is reduced. After the age of around 25 we apparently lose 4lbs of muscle mass every 10 years, some of this from our faces.

Make up should be a light touch on top of healthy skin.

Use a light serum as a base for make-up. Overloading the skin with products is what unsettles it.

If you are in your late forties or older, haven’t had a period for more than a year, then, barring other health issues, you are quite likely to be in the menopause.  During this time your hormones can be fluctuating wildly and causing symptoms which can range from insignificant to debilitating.