Question: My 11-year-old Maltese has cancer on her inner back leg. It is starting to get quite large — it’s the size of a tennis ball and now is developing blisters. Is there anything we can do to make this less irritating for her? I am really worried. The blisters are starting to burst. The […]

Question: I usually use a facial scrub every two weeks but was wondering if I should do it more often because my skin gets very dry and flaky. Kylie Answer: Use an exfoliant once a week for dry skin, up to twice a week for combination skin and every other day for oily skin.

Rearing a child alone is no easy task. By the time my daughter reached school age, I realised I had to find a way to earn a decent living, so I returned to university to gain a teaching qualification. As part of the course I was placed for a number of weeks at a secondary […]

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Question: For eyebrows that have been over-plucked, what options are available to fix the problem other than tattooing? Vivian Thai Answer: Investing in a great eyebrow kit which contains a powder and cream eye-shadow and a pencil is one solution. Laura Mercier has a great kit, which is available at David Jones. I would also […]

Woman’s Day beauty editor Mary Zavaglia headed to Denmark to interview ‘facialist to the stars’ Ole Henriksen, the LA-based Dane who advises Mary on skincare, and Soren Hedegaard, the Princess’s personal make-up artist. Ole Henriksen is the man responsible for Princess Mary’s healthy, glowing complexion. His products are delivered to the Palace, and when Ole […]

Mary’s favourite make-up artist Soren Hedegaard shares his tips for modern beauty. Soren Hedegaard has helped polish Princess Mary’s appearance on many occasions. We asked him to share some of his tips and views on the latest trends. What brand of make-up do you use? I am using a simple and effective Danish make-up range […]

Several years ago, when I was single, I had just enough money each payday to pay my rent, bills and buy food. A friend of mine, Jill, was doing really well in her job and I was envious of the income she was earning compared to my measly amount. The fact that she was several […]

Question: I have two miniature poodles that are one to two kilos over the recommended 10kg weight for their breed. How much food should I be giving them? I like to give them dry and tinned food daily, with raw bones once a week. The suggested amounts on the commercial food packets differ with each […]

I have been brought up in a strict Italian Catholic family. My whole life has been organised from day one, including my arranged marriage. When I was growing up I was always the one to miss out on fun activities with my friends and fellow students, as my father thought a young lady should be […]