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With Easter fast approaching I really wanted to find out whether there is such a thing as healthy chocolate. Surely not?
Well , in short, the answer is YES chocolate can be healthy, although not quite as simple as picking up the nearest chocolate bar, as it is the dark chocolate variety with a high source of cacao that packs a mean punch. Packed with healthy chemicals like flavonoids and theobromine, this little cacao bean is a fantastic healthy chocolate super food. The only problem is that cacao on its own is bitter, and chalky and so manufacturers combine it with milk, sugar and butter – which is great for the tastebuds but not so great for your health.
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Read MoreIt's Valentines day! and whilst jewellers, chocolatiers and restaurants prepare themselves for their biggest day of spending after Christmas, for those people who are single it can be a time when they feel unloved and ….well…… just plain miserable. Who wants to be reminded that they are single afterall?
Well fear not, here at glo towers we have put together some fun ideas of how you can make it through Valentines Day either alone or with your BFFs to help create the best in anti-valentines day celebrations.
1. Pampering: a pamper party for you and your girlfriends is the ideal antidote to all the mush. Manis, massages or makeovers will give you a fantastic beauty boost and leave you...
Read MoreAt this time of year I, like many, want to start the year a little bit cleaner and clearer, beginning as I mean to go on. For the last couple of years I’ve used the detox system created by Dr Joshi to reach this goal. It’s called the holistic detox or Alkaline detox. The principle of the detox is to reduce acid in the body and increase your internal alkaline balance. I’ve done the detox about 5 times and have always found the results so beneficial; not just feeling cleaner and losing a couple of pounds but I sleep better, feel less stressed, have better digestion, my skin is improved, and I also feel happier on the...
Read MoreWant a rocking new year’s party this year? here’s how to make the most fun with the easiest of ease:
The Look: Use the latest make up trends to give glamour and sparkle to your outfit. Last year it was feathery eyelashes, this year the top trend is glitter. Use these tips for a fabulous eye make up makeover: don’t overdo the glitter – focus on one specific area like the inner or outer corners of your eyes. Don’t use too many colours, use one or two shades that work well together like blue and silver. If you’re eyes are the main attraction, keep the rest of your make up subtle and keep lips nude.
Now you’ve got your look...
Read MoreWhether you are going to a Christmas party, Hen party or Birthday party getting glammed up is a big part of the fun and if you want to dance until dawn, you will need your make-up to last as long as you do. To help you create the perfect look for your party, we’ve gathered some top make-up tips from glo’s in-house hair and make-up expert, Ann Marie Mays
Prepare, prepare and prepare some more!
Having a clean and prepped face is an essential part of make-up application; you want to be able to treat your face as a blank canvas.
Cleanse, tone and moisturize
Yes, we know it sounds obvious, but if you want your make-up to...
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