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Gemma White

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Gemma White is a contributor for The National working across a range of topics for the Arts & Culture and Lifestyle departments. She moved to the UAE in 2005, and has worked as an editor for the past 10 years, including for Ahlan!, Scene and OK! Middle East. Her writing has appeared in Time Out, Grazia, Gulf News, Khaleej Times, Cosmopolitan, Emirates Woman, Vogue Arabia, and more.
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Fake beauty products can use unregulated and untested ingredients that may cause lasting skin damage. Photo: Aarti Jhurani / The National
Counterfeit cosmetics: How to spot fake beauty products

Counterfeit cosmetics are big business but can have detrimental effects for consumers, causing anything from infections to long-term skin damage

Fashion & BeautyAugust 12, 2024
The clothes chair is a 'holding area for wardrobe favourites that you’ve worn but aren’t quite dirty enough for the washing machine', says organisation adviser Shelina Jokhiya. Getty Images
CommentThe bedroom clothes chair: A messy heap or a vital wardrobe management system?

It's the item of furniture that the decluttering revolution forgot - or is it?

Home & GardenAugust 09, 2024
Facial fitness gums are very hard to chew, which doctors say can do more harm than good. Getty Images
Can chewing facial fitness gum give you a chiselled jawline?

The social media trend promises a sculpted face, but experts remain unconvinced

WellbeingAugust 06, 2024
The A-K of vitamins for skin health. Getty
Which vitamins can boost skin health? Experts break down A to K

Dermatologists, skincare experts and dieticians explain how to get your daily dose of vitamins for optimum skin health

Fashion & BeautyJuly 31, 2024
Studies suggest most children are aware their imaginary friends are not real. Getty Images / Image Source
Imaginary friends: Harmless creativity or cause for concern?

Treating make-believe companions as you would real-life friends can allow a child to develop social skills, but beware of blame and misbehaviour, say experts

WellbeingJuly 30, 2024
Every villa at Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island has an infinity pool and is just steps from white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Photo: Hilton
Hotel of the weekSerene seclusion at Waldorf Astoria Seychelles

Step off a private plane on to an island that melds modern luxury convenience with the romance of travel's golden age

TravelJuly 26, 2024
Japanese restaurant Netsu's 10-course Hands-On menu includes Japanese delicacies meant to be eaten directly by hand. Photo: Netsu
Why eating with your hands can aid digestion and improve taste

Ross Shonhan has launched a 10-course menu that eschews cutlery at his fine-dining Japanese restaurant Netsu

FoodJuly 23, 2024
From customised gowns to opulent decor in five-star properties such as Four Seasons Dubai, high-profile weddings are not uncommon in the UAE. Photo: Couture Events Worldwide
Behind the scenes at Ambani-style billionaire weddings

Years of planning, facial recognition invites and immersive guest experiences, UAE wedding experts reveal what goes into super-rich celebrations

LifestyleJuly 11, 2024
Head outside during the cooler hours to collect flowers, feathers and more, to chop, crush and stir into a potion. Getty Images
Fun and easy ways to entertain children at home this summer

From melting things to creating a comic, these ideas offer maximum fun and require minimal equipment

Things to doJuly 10, 2024
Kids Palace at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi, offers fun for children aged 10 months to 12 years. Chris Whiteoak / The National
First look at Kids Palace at Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi

Three-storey Kids Palace offers VR, giant slides, kayaking and music rooms for little ones aged 10 months to 12 years

Things to doJuly 09, 2024
The drawing room in Raza Beig's Palm Jumeirah villa in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Inside Splash CEO's art-filled Dh160m villa on Palm Jumeirah

Splash chief executive's family home has a Picasso in the hallway, a private beach and 'billion-dollar views'

Home & GardenJuly 04, 2024
The confined and hectic microcosm of life experienced at the airport can make some travellers feel overwhelmed. Photo: Anete Lusina / Unsplash
How to avoid airport anxiety, from check-in to baggage claim

Planning ahead and being aware of the help on offer can help reduce apprehension and identify stress points when navigating a busy airport

WellbeingJuly 03, 2024
There are two types of hair transplant treatments, with costs typically starting at Dh10,000 in the UAE. Getty Images
Combating male baldness: From hair transplants to grooming

Experts explain the science and the solutions available for men who are not ready to embrace their changing look

Fashion & BeautyJune 30, 2024
For some parents in the UAE, school drop-off and pick-up times have been noticeably quiet after Eid. Getty Images
Don't take kids out of school before term ends, it's the fun part

Parents should be aware the term doesn’t end simply because they are 'over' taking their kids to school

LifestyleJune 25, 2024
Justin Timberlake's world tour comes amid a changing music and pop culture landscape filled with fans who may not be as forgiving as previous generations. Getty Images
Fast fading star: Rise and fall of Justin Timberlake

Fans are taking another look at the former boy band star following a series of black marks against his once-pristine image

Music & On-stageJune 19, 2024
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