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Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in the world. Stay in the charming city of Florence, just a short drive from Chianti country, and you will find wineries with Michelin-starred restaurants, or set within luxurious resorts. And with famous brands like Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Nobile di Montepulciano dominating the market, this small winery, Tenuta del Buonamico, has become one of Italy's best-kept secrets. The Buonamico Estate is located southwest of Montecarlo, in Tuscany, and covers just over 100 hectares, 48 of which are dedicated to their 'specialised' vines. The winery was founded by renowned restaurateurs from Turin in the early 1960s. But, today, the Estate is owned by the Fontana family, who have expanded the vineyards and upgraded the wine cellar. The Buonamico Estate offers guests the chance to visit the winery, and to sample wines and olive oils. The tour, which lasts approximately an hour and a half, and at the end, the wine tasting commences. And now, not only can you participate in visits and tastings, but you can also holiday at the resorts' luxe on-site hotel. This intimate resort has less than 15 rooms onsite, but they are extremely spacious and modern. Rooms have been tastefully decorated, and either have a terrace with a garden, or a balcony with a view, which overlook the beautiful mountains of Montecarlo. The infinity pool, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees, is the ideal place to relax while sunbathing and having a glass of wine. The spa has access to a rare Finnish sauna, a Turkish bath with Chromotherapy, an indoor jacuzzi, showers, and a relaxation area with herbal teas. Massages are also available upon request. Buonamico Wine Resort is the perfect private getaway for wine lovers and romantics, or for high-profile clients who want to relax away from the cameras. If you wanted, you wouldn't have to leave the resort, as the on-site restaurant Syrah is available for lunch and dinner, and breakfast is included in your stay. Rooms start at €200 per night and includes breakfast, free Wifi, Outdoor parking and access to the outdoor pool.

And just like that, 2024 is here; and with it comes a brand-new rundown of the beauty trends that will change the way we care for our skin for good. Chosen by organic beauty favourites Green People, these are the trends to tick off your list, from superhero ceramides to fabulously fermented skincare. For nearly 30 years, Green People have been at the forefront of organic beauty.  Brand founder Charlotte Vøhtz has been instrumental in the fight for genuine organic standards in the industry, long before it became a buzzword, having first started developing products in 1997 to tackle her daughter’s skin allergies and eczema. Green People was the very first beauty brand in the world to be certified organic in 2002 and now counts over 100 certified organic products in their range. 1. ORGANIC ALL THE WAY Did you know that so-called ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ cosmetics could contain over 99% man-made chemicals? As there is no legal definition, there is nothing stopping brands from claiming their products are natural or organic, even if only a tiny percentage of the ingredients are sourced organically. With savvy shoppers looking for proof that their products are as pure as they claim, the brand predicts certifications will be even more important in 2024.  To make it even easier to spot what’s organic and what’s not, Green People’s fresh formulations hold COSMOS SA organic certification, an international standard that guarantees products are as responsible, natural and respectful to biodiversity as they claim. SHOP THE TREND: Gentle Cleanse & Make-Up Remover - £27.00 (150ml). A natural skincare staple for over 25 years, Green People’s pioneering organic cream cleanser is an everyday essential for fresh, clean complexions and is gentle enough for the most sensitive skin types. Enhanced with prebiotics, the brand’s new and improved formula is now certified COSMOS Organic so you can be sure this cream cleanser is as kind to your skin as it promises. 2. FERMENTED AND FABULOUS While fermented foods have long been proven to support gut health, 2024 is the year that fermented skincare will have its moment in the spotlight. A futuristic example of science and nature in balance, these skincare formulas use ingredients fermented by microorganisms. The fermentation process reduces their molecular size and makes it easier to absorb into the skin. SHOP THE TREND: Fruitful Nights Night Cream - £25.50 (50ml) Wake to brighter skin with Fruitful Nights Night Cream. Formulated to restore radiance whilst you rest, moisturising Bacillus Ferment Postbiotics support a stronger skin barrier by increasing skin hydration by 26% in just 1 hour while Inulin Prebiotics promote a healthy and balanced skin microbiome. 3. BUILD UP YOUR BARRIERS As the outermost part of our skin, the function of our skin barrier is to keep moisture in and irritants out. Unfortunately, it’s extremely vulnerable to damage from the likes of hard water, pollutants, detergents and skin-drying ingredients such as ethanol and harsh surfactants. When it becomes damaged and imbalanced, we can experience symptoms such as dryness, eczema, redness and irritation. SHOP THE TREND: Scent Free 24 Hour Cream - £25.50 (50ml) A hero product for sensitive skin, this unscented moisturiser cares naturally for your skin every hour of the day. Completely scent-free, it absorbs with ease to gently soothe away redness and irritation that can occur when our skin barrier is damaged. Ideal for when skin is in a state of stress, it contains protective Prebiotics and moisture-binding Cacay Oil to calm and nurture. 4. THE SECRET IS SPF The secret to younger skin? It might just be as simple as applying an SPF every day, regardless of whether the sun shines or not. A study by Australian researchers has shown that a daily application of SPF significantly reduces wrinkles and visible signs of ageing. The four-and-a-half-year study of over 900 people found that adults up to the age of 55 who were instructed to wear sun lotion daily, had 24% less skin ageing compared to those who applied it whenever they chose. SHOP THE TREND: Age Defy+ Daily SPF30 Moisturiser - £45.00 (30ml) A facial SPF that keeps skin fresh, firm and effectively protected against the visible signs of sun-induced skin ageing. SPF30 sun filters defend against sun rays while natural antioxidants neutralise free radical activity and help to protect skin cells from premature ageing. 5. MORE ON MICROBIOMES Human skin is a host to all sorts of microorganisms. Easily accessible and rich in lubricating oils, it’s a feeding and breeding ground for good and bad forms of bacteria and fungi which make up your skin’s microbiome. If it’s imbalanced, we can experience the side effects of too much bad bacteria, such as breakouts and body odour. Along with diet and lifestyle, the strength of your skin barrier and immune system plays a part in keeping bad bacteria suppressed and help good skin flora to flourish. SHOP THE TREND: Scent Free Facial SPF15 Sun Cream - £27.50 (50ml) A best buy for helping to balance your skin’s natural flora, this prebiotic-enriched facial SPF is designed to soothe, balance and protect sensitive skin. Prebiotics and Jojoba work in tandem to balance the skin’s microbiome, while SPF15 sun filters provide effective broad-spectrum protection. 6. SAY HELLO TO YOUR HORMONES Industry forecasters have predicted that hormonal-focused skincare will be a top trend in 2024. This essentially means products that support your skin’s needs as they change with hormonal shifts, be that related to your cycle, pregnancy or menopause. During perimenopause the level of oestrogen that the body produces declines. This hormone change affects both physical and mental health and can also disturb the balance of the skin. Along with itchy, flushed skin, many women also experience perimenopausal acne, especially on and around the chin. While hormone changes may be out of your control, choosing the right products may help to alleviate their effect on your skin. SHOP THE TREND: Age Defy+ Purifying Balancing Oil Serum - £31.00 (10ml) The anti-blemish drops of Age Defy+ Purifying Balancing Oil Serum allow you to personalise your perimenopausal skincare routine to meet your skin’s ever-changing needs. Simply apply a drop neat to spots or blemishes, or mix with your moisturiser to apply to all of your face. It features Jojoba Oil and Black Cumin Seed Oil, an ingredient that’s known to fight blemishes, clogged pores and inflammation, while Ginger Stem Cells are included for their mattifying properties. 7. LET’S TALK CERAMIDES There has been a 576% increase in global searches for ‘ceramide serum’ in the past five years, and 2024 is set to see the trend skyrocket even further. Ceramides are naturally present in the top layers of our skin and help to seal in hydration. A lack of ceramides can lead to dehydration which puts your skin at risk of irritation and discomfort. Ceramide levels decrease with age, meaning water can be easily lost from the skin’s surface, leading to more cracks, skin dehydration and discomfort. SHOP THE TREND: Nordic Roots Truffle Night Cream - £32.00 (50ml) This luxurious, natural ceramide moisturiser features Northern Truffle, a remarkable active found in Finnish forests, which has been clinically tested and shown to inhibit receptors in the skin responsible for inflammation, irritation, and pain. It enhances the tolerance to the many stresses that skin can encounter daily, including heat stress, pollution and irritants. All products are available from www.greenpeople.co.uk

We know about the snatched jawline - last year's biggest beauty goal - but what about a snatched cheekbone? One clinic claims they can redefine the architecture of your face without any knife or needles...and you can choose to get snatched at home or the clinic. Ellie Goulding, Fran Cutler and Caggie Dunlop have already had the world’s most in demand facial, but what is it? The LYMA LIFT finally fills the void between surgical lifting techniques and low-fi face yoga. Face yoga is huge right now, with Gen Z downloading face yoga apps to work out their facial muscles in their bathroom mirrors. Initial results can be impressive but miss a day and it sets you back...the results simply don’t last. The LYMA LIFT, however, is the brainchild of a facial palsy plastic surgeon with a deep understanding of the facial structure, connective tissue, and muscle alignment. The result of this unique anatomical knowledge is a re-education of facial muscle memory for a natural facial lift with long-lasting results - something never before achieved without a scalpel. “The LYMA LIFT is designed to be the ultimate facial, combining state-of-the-art skincare with manual conditioning of the muscles of facial expression and all subject to the incredible regenerative potential of the LYMA Laser. This protocol is designed to promote a naturally taught, tension-free face brimming with youthful vigour,” says Dr Graeme E. Glass, Plastic Surgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery, and Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, who is responsible for developing this world-first facial protocol. The LYMA LIFT consists of four key steps to deliver the enviable sculpted look: Lifting – through sweeping and kneading motions, lymph nodes are drained, blood flow is improved, and toxins in muscle fibres are broken down. Sculpting – a combination of acupressure and sweeping motions are used to release tension, improve blood flow, and warm muscles, significantly reducing puffiness and contouring the face. Invigorating – firm and targeted motions encourage muscle memory to enhance results, release and remobilise the fascia, softening fine lines and smoothing out tension. Pioneering – the treatment is finished with the application of LYMA Skincare, a world first epigenetic skin science in a two-part protocol, to empower the skin and aid the transformational results. HOW TO GET YOUR CHEEKBONES SNATCHED AT HOME… The latest advancement in intuitive skin sculpting, the LYMA Laser is able to redefine facial contours without any thermal damage or invasion. A clinic-grade, 500 milliwatt, coherent laser source able to penetrate all layers of the dermis to deliver the change to cellular alignment of the skin. It surpasses all other modalities by delivering intense, powerful energy to reinvigorate the energy nuclei of cells whilst remaining completely cold. Results show skin elasticity is notably improved and sculpted. Knife-free, needle-free dermal rejuvenation with solid scientific evidence to back it up is the future of aesthetics. … AND IN THE CLINIC The LYMA LIFT, is the world’s first facial designed by a plastic surgeon to achieve unprecedented lifting results, and it is already taking the industry by story with Ellie Goulding calling the treatment ‘epic’ and PR socialite and Kate Moss’ best friend, Fran Cutler saying it, ‘feels like i’ve had a face lift’.