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The latest anti-aging trend is massaging the skin’s fascia – here’s what you need to know. One of the few certainties in life is the wrinkling of our skin. The “anti-aging” industry was worth almost £56 billion globally in 2023 – and is forecast to grow. But, although we can attempt to disguise the visible signs of aging through tweakments such as reducing exposure to sun and cosmetics, biological aging cannot be reversed. One of the latest social media trends is fascial massage of the face to combat wrinkles and other signs of aging. Fascia is thin connective tissue made of collagen, that envelops muscles, bone and organs of the body. Influencers promoting fascial massage claim that massaging the face’s fascia can produces some astonishing results, including significant changes to ...

AGMES has partnered with neighborhood brands including Apiece Apart, Lizzie Fortunato and Gray Matters; to create a Soho Holiday shopping event, each brand offering something special for in-person customers. Thursday November 21st 2pm to 7:30pm

‘Pretty privilege’: attractive people considered more trustworthy, research confirms. What makes a person beautiful has fascinated artists and scientists for centuries. Beauty is not, as it is often assumed to be, “in the eye of the beholder” – but follows certain predictable rules. Symmetry and proportions play a role, and though culture and norms shape our perception of beauty, researchers observe a consistently striking agreement among people on whom they regard as beautiful. Not surprisingly the beauty market has been on a steady rise (besides a minor 2020 Covid slump), reaching $430 billion in revenue in 2023, according to a recent McKinsey report. The fascination for the perfect makeup or skincare is fired up by the impact of perfect faces displayed on social media and enhanced b...