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I have been luck enough to work in the cosmetic industry for the last 25 years.During this time I have had some amazing times and made some great friends. Often our industry can be seen as shallow and even at times misleading but everyone feels better when they spray a new fragrance or try a lipstick. A few years ago I attended an industry event where I first came across Look Good Feel Better. Someone from the charity spoke and also a patient who had experience of the workshops they run. The therapeutic and psychological benefits of wearing make up are well documented and in particular in the face of adversity the desire to look good still remains. The second question asked by most cancer suffers after diagnosis is will I lose my hair and eyebrows/lashes. The patient who I first heard spoke about the fact that during treatment she wanted to carry on as normal and outwardly as much as possible people not to realise she had cancer. In essence the thinking behind Look Good Feel Better programme is to offer free skincare and make up workshops through a network of over 70 hospitals and cancer support centres. They help patients learn how to adapt their skincare routine during treatment and then  basic techniques such as  how to apply make false eyelashes and draw in realistic eyebrows.More than 100,000 women have benefited from this unique free service and over 11,000 attend each year. The work carried out by this unique charity is amazing and listening to women who have benefited is really uplifting, women talk of starting workshops feeling tired ,down and with little self confidence. A quote which is especially poignant is this "The workshop changed my life around and showed how I could look like the me I used to be, not the me who happens to be a cancer patient." Then leaving after workshops feeling uplifted and confident having shared experiences, ideas and tips. This is a side of our industry many people have not seen and are not aware of. For quite a few years I have said I will do some fund raising so now is the time-10K on a hot summers day might be a struggle but in my full M&S make up I do my best. So please dig deep and support this amazing charity.

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