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Shrinking Tea is part of the Shrinking Violet group owned by Tibby Olivier, a British company whose mission is to help people like you achieve their health and wellness goals. Founded in Lancashire with our proud made in Britain flag in 2004, inspiration from our British passion for tea and a visit to Barbados in 2012 resulted in “creating the world's first Shrinking Tea”. The popular two-step program combines Morning and Evening Shrinking Tea products as well as eating and exercise tips to achieve the results you have been looking for*. All of our products are Made in Britain from the...

"Not one to believe in miracle products, I'm surprised to say, this really does live up to its claims. Immediately after use it left my skin feeling baby soft, my pores had been so thoroughly cleansed they had noticeably tightened and my whole face looked brighter and more awake. The results lasted for a good five to seven days, just as they say it will, and after using once a week for three consecutive weeks, there is a real improvement in my dehydrated, dull and dry skin" The mother of all purifiers; this extremely effective Argile Rose clay-based mask from Tibby...

Expanding Your Business. If you ask most spa or salon owners to offer a picture of their business’s future it will invariable include some details about growth, expansion, and possibly the ever-popular franchise option. After all, everyone knows that a business that isn’t growing is one that’s dying, right? Growth is expected to produce larger sales and enhance a company’s market presence and image. Growth is a testimonial to a business’s success, and that of its owner(s). Growth is good, isn’t it? Maybe… I am often consulted for business advice at this critical juncture, where a company feels it’s time...

Just over a month ago, I was sent the Get Shrinking, Shrinking Violet pack to test out. This pack retails at £129 and is available to purchase here. It’s expensive. £129 is a third of the money I budget myself for a month so picking one of these kits up is not something I’m likely to do unless I know it works!! In the pack is your shrink outfit which is a long sleeved top and trouser set made from a thick plastic material.Also in the box is 200ml of the shrinking oil, a tape measure, measuring cup, measurement log...

The Day Spa… Yeah they’re everywhere now. New day spas are springing up like toadstools after a rain. Seems that all you need to get in on parade is a water spigot, some paint, and a stencil to add the overused title to your business’s sign. Voila! You’re a day spa! The sudden profusion of plush or “me too” spa facilities has produced sentiments among the more established players that range from annoyance to panic. Spa owners find themselves jealously sizing up the threat that each new operation seems to present, looking for their flaws and faults—any way to discredit...