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Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE My family went on DIY SOS and it was a horror show... five years later we are STILL picking up the pieces
A family who went on DIY SOS said they are still paying for repairs left by the 'horror show' makeover five years later. Peter Chapman wanted Nick Knowles ' team to make his detached home and garden more accessible for his wife, Sarah, who suffers from myotonic dystrophy. But the TV building crew did such a bad job at his property that he has spent the last five years and £40k battling to rectify their shoddy workmanship. The BBC, who aired the programme in 2020, initially offered him £15k compensation but when the Chapmans refused, they never heard from the corporation again, despite having written more than 50 emails and making numerous telephone calls since. Mr Chapman, 66, who is his 61-year-old wife's full-time carer, said: 'I thought we were going on a home renovation reality show, but it turned out to be a horror show. 'Nick Knowles absolutely wrecked our beautiful home and neither he nor the BBC have had the balls to contact me with an apology, let alone a sensible offer for the damage they did. 'I've been repairing the mess they made of my house for five years now and the work is still not finished.' Mr Chapman, who also cares for his 41-year-old daughter Suzie, said he has now given up on hearing from Knowles or the BBC again. 'They did an absolute cowboy job on this house. I dread to think how many other houses they wrecked. None of them should be allowed anywhere near a tool kit, let alone someone's home.' The retired motor mechanic, has done much of the repair work himself, but replacing a driveway put in by Knowles and his team required a specialist company at a cost of £3,750. He also had to call in a roofing firm to fix damage caused by incorrect laying of felt beneath the wooden batons and tiles. The blunder caused water to flood the family home and cost £2,200 to fix. The litany of mistakes also includes the installation of a mock wooden floor which was so slippy that Sarah regularly fell because her dining chair slid from beneath her. Mr Chapman said: 'The crew was told that because of Sarah's condition, we needed a carpet floor, but for some reason they put in this hideous fake wooden flooring instead. 'It cost me £3000 to buy a new carpet, which I laid myself.' At the rear of the house, the Chapmans wanted a gently sloping ramp to enable Sarah to be wheeled by her husband into their beautiful garden. But the ramp is so steep, Mr Chapman would be unable to wheel her back into the house. As a result, Mrs Chapman has never been into the garden. He said: 'It is heartbreaking for her to see our lovely garden but not be able to go outside and enjoy it. 'I could get her down there, but I'd never be able to push her wheelchair up it again because the angle is just so steep. 'The crew also installed composite decking on an outdoor patio at the back of the house, but they made some very basic mistakes and as a result the decking is splitting, making it unsafe, so I am now in the middle of pulling it all up and replacing it. 'One of the main problems has been that it is very difficult to unpack the shoddy work they did until it reveals itself, by which time it's too late and you have to start again which is expensive.' Mr Chapman said: 'One of the main problems has been that it is very difficult to unpack the shoddy work they did until it reveals itself, by which time it's too late and you have to start again which is expensive' 'All these jobs take up an incredible amount of my time. I am Sarah's full-time carer so my days and nights are busy. I have to nibble away at the repair work whenever I can, but I reckon I do at least an hour or two every day and it has been like that for the past five years.' The family are not in a position to hire a lawyer to try and sue the BBC for damages, he said. 'To be honest, I'm at the stage now where I've given up getting back the money that repairing this house has cost me. 'I've never had a penny off them and it is difficult because the bills keep racking up. Just last week I spent £2000 on cement, sand, blocking and materials for drainage. 'Every month it costs us more and more, but I am confident that one day we will get there and we will be living in a beautiful, functional house - no thanks to the BBC or Nick Knowles.' A BBC spokesman said: 'DIY SOS is a heart-warming programme that brings communities together and helps improve the lives of those in need thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who give up their time to participate.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Diddy's support squad: Rapper's mother, 3 teenage daughters and a friend he fathered a love child with sat in court to hear gruesome evidence of 'vile sex act' and testimony from male escort
As the trial of Sean ' Diddy ' Combs got underway at the New York Federal Court on Monday, his mother and three teenage daughters were among the attendees who listened to a graphic account from a male escort of having sex with the rap superstar's then-girlfriend. Also in attendance to hear Daniel Phillips, 41, allege how Combs paid him up to $6,000 each time to take part in orchestrated sexual relations with R&B singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, was Sarah Chapman - a close friend Diddy had a baby with in 2006, while his late partner Kim Porter was pregnant with twins. Diddy would often direct their encounters, forcing them to engage in awkward 'role play' before giving Mr Phillip specific instructions on when and where to orgasm, the male escort alleged. He said Combs routinely instructed him to massage baby oil all over Cassie and have sex with her while the rapper performed a sex act on a chair in the corner. On one occasion, Combs allegedly instructed Mr Phillip to orgasm inside Cassie, with Mr Phillip mentioning that the pair rarely used condoms. The testimony was also heard by all of Combs' three sons who were in court to support their father. Indeed, the only one of his children not in attendance was, of course, Love who is just two years old, although her mother Dana Tran made a surprise appearance. The rapper is accused of abusing, threatening, and coercing women for years, including at 'freak off' orgy afterparties to his famed celebrity-filled events. If convicted, he could face life in prison on five federal charges: racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. Diddy pleaded not guilty to the five-count indictment and the prosecution's case revolves around four key alleged victims of Diddy's crimes, one of them being Cassie Ventura. The trial is expected to last two months and he had a firm group of supporters who showed up in solidarity with him, including many of his family members. His mother Janice led the group arriving at the courthouse followed closely by his six eldest children, while one of his friends also attended wearing a 'Free Puff' sweater. Janice Smalls Combs Diddy's mother Janice has long been leading the group of his supporters and recently issued a passionate statement in support of her son. Janice was spotted arriving at the courthouse on Monday as the first day of testimony got underway as she continued to stand in solidarity with the musician. Diddy appeared touched by his mother's attendance as he blew her a kiss and made a heart with his hands as she led his family into the courtroom. His father Melvin Earl Combs passed away in 1972. Before the trial started, Janice issued a statement in her son's defense amid his sex trafficking indictment and more than 100 sexual misconduct allegations against him. 'I come to you today as a mother that is devastated and profoundly saddened by the allegations made against my son, Sean Combs,' Janice told in a statement through her lawyer Natlie G. Figgers in October. 'It is heartbreaking to see my son judged not for the truth, but for a narrative created out of lies. 'To bear witness what seems to be like a public lynching of my son before he has had the opportunity to prove his innocence is a pain too unbearable to put into words.' Janice conceded that Diddy had not told the truth about being violent with Cassie Ventura, as captured in a March 2016 surveillance clip filmed at a Los Angeles hotel that publicly surfaced earlier this year. She said that by rapidly settling Cassie's lawsuit suit late last year - a day after she filed it - Diddy opened himself up to litigation from others to go after him for financial gains. Diddy's children Diddy's children - sons Justin, 31, and Christian 'King' Combs, 27, and Quincy Brown, 33, and daughter Chance Combs, 19, and twins D'Lila and Jessie, 18 - all attended the courthouse. Justin, 31, showed up with his mother Misa Hylton, while Chance's mother Sarah Chapman was also spotted making an appearance at court. However, Misa previously spoke out in support of Diddy's ex Cassie Ventura, saying the video of Diddy physically assaulting her 'triggered her own trauma', stating that the rapper 'needs help'. Inside the courtroom, Diddy's spirits appeared to lift when his son, Christian 'King' Combs, pumped up his fist in his direction. One of his 18-year-old twin daughters made a heart gesture with her hands upon seeing Diddy, which he then repeated back to her. A court sketch artist also caught the moment Diddy offered a thumbs up to his family behind him. As the prosecution and their first witness laid out the allegations, Diddy's daughters took turns in leaving the courtroom. Diddy shares his eldest son Justin with fashion designer Misa, while he adopted Quincy at a young age. His mother, Diddy's model ex Kim Porter, died in 2018. Diddy also shares Christian, D'Lila and Jessie with Kim, while he shares another daughter Chance with businesswoman Sarah. He welcomed his seventh and youngest child, daughter Love Sean Combs, in October 2022 with model Dana Tran. Sarah Chapman Sarah Chapman and Diddy share a daughter Chance together, who was born in 2006 while the star was expecting twins with his girlfriend Kim Porter. The pair were friends for some time but never officially dated. Over the years, they have remained amicable while co-parenting Chance. Kim found out through a friend that Sarah was also pregnant with Diddy's baby, and later told Essence that she felt 'betrayed' that the rapper had not come clean to her himself. 'I would have preferred to find out from him because that's a man,' she said, adding that she understood that 'men do get caught up in things'. 'Most of all, we were friends. Even if I couldn't have understood it as a woman, I would have understood it as a friend,' she explained. Diddy told her about his child with Sarah after their twins were born, but the damage was done and she found it impossible to trust him. A year later she called off her relationship with Diddy for good. The pair remained close friends and co-parents up until Kim's death in 2018. Sarah was seen stepping out of the courthouse on Monday, wearing a black dress and dark shades. It is not known whether Sarah's appearance at court was a show of support for Diddy or not and she had not previously been reported to be attending. Her daughter Chance was seen arriving separately, walking hand-in-hand with her siblings D'Lila and Jessie as she showed solidarity with the family. Dana Tran Dana Tran made a surprise appearance on the first day of his sex trafficking trial. Dana, who has a two-year-old daughter with the disgraced music mogul named Love Sean, strolled into the Southern District of New York Federal Court on Monday. Diddy — who shares seven kids with four different women — announced that he had fathered his youngest child on December 10, 2022, two months after her birth. He has never confirmed having a relationship with Dana, and little is known about how they met. Dana , the daughter of Vietnam War refugees, is global manager of industrial cyber and digital security at Siemens, and a part-time model. Whether she and Diddy are still together is unclear, and she has not made any public comment on his charges. Dana was not expected to appear at Diddy's trial to support him and made no reference to it on her social media. It is not clear whether Dana's decision to attend was in support of Diddy or not. Charlucci Finney Diddy's friend, executive music producer Charlucci Finney, made quite a statement in support of the musician when he arrived at the Manhattan courthouse. He stepped out wearing a sweater which read 'Free Puff' alongside a hat which also had the words printed across it in solidarity with Diddy. Upon leaving the courthouse on Monday, Charlucci spoke to reporters and told how they had received 'a lot of information' during the first day of testimony. When asked if any of the information was 'surprising', he told Fox News 'yes and no' before discussing the impact the court case has had on Diddy's family. He said of Diddy's children having to hear the testimony about their father's sex life: 'Of course, it's a little embarrassing to hear that, you don't want to hear that about their parents, but it is what it is.' Charlucci also attended the court during the earlier juror selection and Diddy had been seen repeatedly signaling to him throughout the process. He turned around in the courtroom on multiple occasions and gestured towards Charlucci as he appeared to be expressing his views on potential jurors. Charlucci has described himself as a close friend of the hip hop mogul but little more is known about their friendship.
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Health
- Forbes
What Does Toner Do For Your Skin, And Do You Need It As Part Of Your Skincare Routine? 7 Experts Weigh In
Experts' opinions on toner vary, from it being necessary to it being irrelevant. Toner—one of the most misunderstood skincare products—is confusing even to those who call themselves skincare obsessives (present company included). What does a toner do? Should you use it morning and night? Do you even need a toner? This is as much service journalism as it is a question I was asking myself. Here's my final word, based off of the opinions of seven skincare experts I spoke to: it's an individual decision, one each of us must make for ourselves. Will you leave this roundup with a firm answer as to your personal relationship with toner? Maybe, and maybe not. But what you will leave with is information—and a good springboard to decide whether this product deserves a place in your routine or not. Here's what the experts had to say when I spoke to them in seven separate interviews. Sarah Chapman, celebrity esthetician and founder and product formulator of Skinesis, with a clinic of the same name in London Joanna Czech, celebrity esthetician and founder of Joanna Czech Skin Care and CzechList with studios in Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles Amy Groth, product marketing manager at Rael Heather Hickman, Dermalogica's vice president of education Caroline Hirons, celebrity facialist and skincare expert and founder of Skin Rocks Dr. Ranella Hirsch, board certified dermatologist and co-founder of the skincare line Atolla Megan Picurro, marketing director for Mario Badescu Skincare Toner is a staple of some skincare routines, and is skipped entirely in others. When formulating a skincare routine, you should start with your thinnest product and build up to thicker products. Toner should follow a cleanser and come before serums, moisturizers and SPF, and one of the key benefits of a toner is that it enhances the efficacy of the products that come behind it, Czech says. Using a balancing toner will 'speed up the penetration of a product,' she adds, telling me over Zoom that if I want my skincare products to work to their best capabilities and maximize results, I should use a toner. 'I wouldn't brush my teeth in the morning without toothpaste,' Czech says—so, in the same vein, she wouldn't use serums and moisturizers without using toner first. Groth says that using toner 'creates a blank canvas for the rest of my skincare routine,' and Hickman agrees. 'An analogy I like to use is a kitchen sponge,' she tells me. 'If you put dish soap on a dry sponge, it will just sit on the top and not penetrate the sponge. If the sponge is damp, the dish soap will be absorbed into the sponge. This is what happens with your skin. Applying active serums to dry skin will have less impact than applying them to a hydrated skin.' Toner can be applied via a cotton pad, although there are other delivery methods, as well. Toner is a necessary step after washing your face, Czech says, because we want to keep the skin's pH between 5.5 to 5.9—and a main function of a toner is to balance the skin's pH. Washing our faces 'can dilute acidity of the skin,' she explains, which could bring us close to alkaline level. 'When it gets too close to alkaline level, then it's a lot of inflammatory situations happening,' Czech says. 'So we need to bring back acidity.' There are a myriad of different types of toners, but Czech leans towards a balancing toner that aims to bring skin's pH back to that magic ideal level of 5.5 to 5.9. Picurro drives home toner's purpose of allowing the products that follow it to absorb more efficiently, rebalance the skin's pH and 'eliminate any remaining debris left on the skin,' she says. 'If you're wearing a lot of makeup, you could be double cleansing and it's still not getting everything off of your skin.' 'A good toner is formulated with purpose—whether it's humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid for hydration, acids like lactic or glycolic for gentle exfoliation or niacinamide for barrier support,' Hirons tells me. 'No fluff, no fillers and absolutely no unnecessary alcohols.' 'To hydrate and reduce fine lines, look for ingredients like pea extract, which have a firming effect,' Hickman says. 'For hydration and sensitivity, look for toners containing oat and aloe. For acne skin, you still would want to avoid astringent formulas. Instead, look for ingredients that can reduce shine without stripping the skin, such as wild rose hip extract.' 'Use a cotton pad if you're using an acid,' Hirons says. 'A hydrating toner can also be applied with a pad, but also with your hands or with a mist.' Picurro says it's important to use 'something soft that's not going to tear your skin' when applying toner. If you're using a cotton pad or cotton ball, Picurro says to 'gently wipe when toners are milkier' to get rid of debris on the skin, and 'then you're also going to want to press the toner into your skin, as well.' Groth adds that it's important to apply gently and 'evenly distribute. Let the toner dry before applying serums or moisturizers.' Deciding whether to use toner or not is a highly personal decision. It depends on the type of toner, Hirons says. If it's a hydrating or calming toner, morning and night is fine; if it's an exfoliating toner, night only, 'and not every night, as you don't want to overexfoliate,' she adds. Czech remembers that people used to remove makeup with their toner—but the product has evolved mightily since. Hirons adds that now 'we've moved away from astringent equals effective to multifunctional formulas that actually benefit your skin. Now we see toners that act like serums packed with actives, antioxidants and targeted treatments. Hydrating essences, acid toners, barrier support mists—the category's grown up.' The key ingredients and functions of toner have changed drastically over time, Hickman says. 'In the 1980s, many skin cleansers on the market contained lanolin, which would leave a film on the skin after rinsing, so you needed an alcohol-based product to remove it—and that's where the astringent toner came into play,' she says. 'With the advancement in skin histology knowledge and the understanding of the importance of the skin barrier, toners have transitioned away from astringent formulas towards advanced hydration and skin-specific actives.' Ingredients—like 'peptides and extremely hydrating ingredients,' Picurro says—as well as delivery systems have pushed toner forward into 2025 and beyond. Toner is often in liquid form and is close to the consistency of water. Liquid toners are usually clear and have the consistency of water—'no thickness of a lotion or a serum,' Hirsch says—but a recent innovation in the product is the toner spray, which Chapman says 'are quite good for using as that added step to just lock more moisture into the skin.' Hickman says that she has found spray formulas 'the most impactful and cost-effective to use' when it comes to toner. (When applying toner with a cotton pad, she says, the cotton pad absorbs the product as toners are fluid in consistency, and 'you will end up having to use more than is required.') Hickman holds toner sprays six to eight inches away from her face and, with eyes closed, 'gently spritz to drench the skin,' she says. She also adds that toner spray can be used throughout the day 'to keep the skin hydrated and help to prevent your makeup from becoming dry or cracked.' For this application, she recommends holding the toner about 12 inches away from the face 'for a light spritz rather than a full-on skin drench.' Another toner innovation is toner pads, Groth says (there are toner pads in Rael's product lineup). These are pre-soaked squares 'that can be used quickly as an everyday toner or left on as a mask treatment,' she says, highlighting this Korean skincare innovation for its 'versatility and functionality.' Rael's toner pads. 'Toner is one of these things that's terribly misunderstood,' Hirsch tells me on Zoom. She thinks of toner like a boost in her Jamba Juice—a buttress, she says. 'I'm not really looking for it to drive, but it's like the navigation assistant,' she explains. She sees toner as a good way to fill gaps in a skincare routine: 'A good way to think about 'How do I approach a toner?' is, 'What is my issue? What am I trying to accomplish here? Am I dry? Am I someone who's getting a lot of brown spots? Am I acne laden? Am I someone who's just super greasy? Am I someone who [is] patchy and I want to exfoliate?' That's the best way to think of it. Think of it as 'What is lacking?' And then toner kind of comes in as that ability to fill in the gap.' Czech says toner is 'very often misunderstood, but proper toner will create a healthy base for your skin [and] will make your skin healthier and stronger.' The results of a toner are typically subtle, Picurro says, so people may miss the product's benefits, which may not be as out front as some other steps in a skincare routine. 'I would always think about a toner as a supporting cast member,' Picurro says. 'You can't get that Academy Award for Best Actor without the rest of the cast. So I feel like, to really give your skincare routine that extra that you may be missing, a toner could really do that—especially toners today.' Mario Badescu's Hydrating Glow Toner Hirons adds that, while toner isn't mandatory like a cleanser or SPF, 'a well-formulated toner can seriously elevate your routine.' The sensory experience of a toner also can't be overlooked, Hirsch says. 'Look, if you're a busy parent who has two small, screaming children and you get seven minutes a day to yourself in the bathroom and skincare is where you get to have [peace]—go with God. Go for it. Nothing bad there at all. It's all good. But this idea like, 'Oh my God, you have seven minutes and you want to get efficacy,' toner is one of those steps that is just not critical.' Dermalogica's Multi-Active Toner As Chapman tells me via Zoom, cleansers of yesteryear 'weren't as sophisticated as they are now. So you'd end up using a cream cleanser, there'd be residue and maybe still some oil and dirt and bacteria on the skin. And so the finishing step would be your toner to get rid of the rest of it on there.' Now, though, 'as formulations and cleansers have become much more sophisticated, the need for toners has just gone,' she explains. As to recent evolutions in the product, 'I think there's been a massive shift from what a classic toner was to toners disappearing completely to what I see now, which is much more of a skin prepping water-based liquid,' Chapman says. That type of product could be useful if your skin has an issue and you want to put another layer on—particularly if there are breakouts, oiliness or congested pores happening, she says—and many people like a spray toner because 'it smells pretty [and] it's refreshing, so it's a nice experience,' Chapman explains. 'So if people want [toner] for that perspective, great—but your skin doesn't need it.' Sarah Chapman The jury's out on this question for our panel of experts across the board, but if toner had a fan club, Czech would be the undisputed president of it. 'This is my favorite subject,' she tells me, mentioning that she's been trying to educate the masses about toner for the better part of 40 years. 'I don't believe in trends in skincare,' she says, adding that when it comes to toner, 'I never within 40 years changed my philosophy' about toner, calling it 'the most important step in skincare.' Joanna Czech Groth believes in toner, too, and tells me 'Those that believe toners are irrelevant most likely have not found the toner that is the right fit for them.' 'Once you find a toner that works for your skin type and skin concerns, you will find it is a game changer in your skincare routine,' she adds. There is no real 'one-size-fits-all' approach to toner, Hickman says. 'Everyone can and should use a toner, you just need to find the right one for your skin concerns and needs,' she explains, calling the product 'the unsung heroes of healthy skin.' Toner is 'not an afterthought,' Hirons tells me. 'It's not a relic from your teenage acne days. A well-chosen toner can soothe your skin, boost hydration, support your skin barrier and enhance the effectiveness of other products in your routine.' Caroline Hirons Toner can hydrate, balance, soothe, exfoliate 'or all of the above, depending on what it's formulated for,' she says, adding that we should 'think of it as the bridge between cleansing and your serums [and] moisturizer, helping to either calm or treat, depending on your skin's needs.' 'Respect the toner!' Hirons adds—her emphasis included. Simply put? 'No one needs toner,' Hirsch tells me, adding that no one's skincare routine is going to collapse if toner isn't involved. 'Toner isn't a must,' she adds. 'I would be hard pressed to have you do a skincare routine and not have a cleanser or not have a sunscreen. So there's kind of the necessaries, the goods and the nices. I'd probably put toner somewhere under that. There's necessary, there's nice and then there's toner.' Ranella Hirsch When it comes to the necessity of toner, Picurro tells me over Zoom that 'really, it just has to do with whether you want that extra step or not. I do think it does help, but it helps more in a quiet, unsung way.' Picurro gets that many may eschew yet another step in their skincare routine. 'In our society, we're all super busy,' she tells me. 'It's like, 'I've already cleansed my skin. Why do I need this? What's the point?' I think people don't really understand what the point is.' For her part, Picurro tells me she sometimes doesn't do a morning cleanse and uses her toner to prep her skin for her morning moisturizing. 'And that's been really helpful, actually, for my skin because I feel like I'm not getting rid of all the natural oils or even just the benefits that my night cream gave me,' she says. When you find the toner that's right for you, Picurro says, 'it will make a difference, and you will be like, 'Oh, I see.' It just kind of pushes you maybe to that next level that you're looking for in your skincare routine.'
The Guardian
30-03-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Retinol serums: 10 of the best
We should all be using retinol. I say this as someone who constantly drops the ball on her own retinol use. When I get a treatment from yet another facialist who says, 'You need to use retinol more consistently', I have to resist the urge to retort, 'I know!' because I am well aware that, considering the benefits of retinol, not using it is simply daft. It promotes cellular turnover and stimulates collagen production, all of which slow down as we age. It diminishes the appearance of fine lines, unclogs pores (great for acne-prone skin), reduces the skin's propensity for hyperpigmentation, promotes even skin tone and smooth texture. Just remember these things: start slowly (once or twice a week) and build from there; for ongoing results be consistent; apply at night and use SPF in the morning as retinol increases the skin's sensitivity to the sun. Many people shy away from retinol due to fear of irritation, but I think it just needs better PR. The formulations that make your skin flake off are now few and far between. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. 1. Medik8 Crystal Retinal 3 Night Serum £49, Lancôme Rénergie CRX Triple Serum £60, 3. Kiehl's Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum £72, Sarah Chapman A2 Vitamin A Power 2 Face Serum £115, 5. Skin Rocks Retinoid 2 Vitamin A Face Serum £75, Farmacy 1% Vitamin A Retinol Serum £58, CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum £17.25, Kate Somerville Mega A Skin Transforming Serum £72, Elizabeth Arden Retinol + HPR Ceramide £75, 10. Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment £79,
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The LED masks and anti-wrinkle devices which beauty experts Caroline Hirons and Sarah Chapman actually use
If you want skin that truly sings, be prepared for the work. The homework, that is. Here six skin experts reveal the at-home tech that they can't live without. Dija Ayodele, Skin specialist and author of Black Skin: The Definitive Skincare Guide 'FaceLite's LED mask promotes skin healing, especially for those prone to inflammatory breakouts and subsequent hyper-pigmentation that skin of colour is more susceptible to.' FaceLite LED Face Mask, £299 ( Katharine Mackenzie Paterson, Aesthetician and founder of KMP Skin 'At-home tech is a luxury, but a hit of LED at home can be great for calming skin and returning it to glorious form. I really rate the Déesse Pro Sculpta. It has Radio Frequency, LED and microcurrent in one device. If money is no object I tend to recommend The DERMALUX Flex , which delivers salon results in the comfort of home.' Déesse Pro Sculpta, £499 ( and DERMALUX Flex, £1999 ( Sarah Bradden, Cosmetic Acupuncturist and healer 'I have seen great results using the Lyma Laser both at home and the clinic. The medical-grade, near infra-red 500mW laser delivers a powerful, polarised light, stimulating bio-transformational cellular renewal.' Lyma Laser, £1,999 ( Sarah Chapman, Celebrity facialist and brand founder 'My steamer's nano-sized steam particles are rich in negative ions that penetrate skin more effectively than regular steam, helping to loosen blocked pores.' Sarah Chapman Pro Hydro-Mist Steamer, £138 ( Dr Sophie Shotter, Aesthetic doctor and founder of Illuminate Skin Clinics 'The Dermalux Flex is one of my faves because it doesn't need me to use it every day (twice a week is fine), but it delivers clinically effective LED therapy which helps to stimulate collagen production in the skin. Many people can't find the time for daily, so this is ideal.' DERMALUX Flex, £1999 ( Caroline Hirons, Skin expert and founder of Skin Rocks 'Currentbody's silicone LED Light Therapy Face Mask is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture. The only drawback is you have to use it regularly or you might as well flush your cash down the loo.' £399 (
