Beauty, Health & Wellbeing

Shroom Boom: How Mushrooms Went Mainstream

Every week, it seems like there’s a new micro-trend in health and beauty. There are always big promises of glowing, healthy skin, yet few have been backed by scientific claims. But as consumers gradually shift away from complex, synthetic formulas, mushrooms have become a coveted ingredient. The fact that mushrooms are now entering the mainstream beauty arena is no surprise. For centuries, the superfood has been integral to Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for its healing and rejuvenating properties. Now, this has been corroborated by modern science.

Comprehensive Blood Testing: Meet Innovative Health...

Demand for more accessible and high-quality data-driven healthcare is fueling the rapid growth of the healthtech market. In particular, people are increasingly turning to in-depth blood testing to gain a broader overview of their functional health and long-term wellbeing. Proactive health platform, CoreVitals, is raising the advanced blood testing bar with its comprehensive panel that looks at over 100 key biomarkers across all body systems. In this exclusive Q&A with The Sybarite, Head of Growth, Millie O’Brien, explains how the product works and what makes it stand out from the crowd.

What’s On Our Radar This Month: August 2025

Ask anyone who lives in London, and they’ll surely tell you there is no shortage of exciting openings, launches and events taking place each month — the trouble is usually hearing about them. From a hot, new restaurant opening to a newly-launched wellness product to add to your wishlist, consider The Sybarite your luxury barometer when it comes to the noteworthy newcomers each and every month. Below, find our curated list of launches and openings to add to your calendar this August.

Calcot & Spa: A Rural Recharge

Ensconced within 220 acres of rolling Cotswolds countryside, Calcot & Spa is a true rural retreat. Set in the picturesque market town of Tetbury my unadulterated state of relaxation began long before I floated to the spa, housed in a separate honey-hued building from the main hotel.

Women Who Launch: Dr Hanna Kinsella of Icy Bear

There's a lot that goes into making a dental care brand, just ask Dr Hanna Kinsella. Founded in 2020, her brand, Icy Bear, was born from a desire to improve people's confidence with their teeth. Having received her Masters in Prosthodontic & Cosmetic Dentistry and become a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Dr Hanna is a true leader in her field. Given her level of insight, there's a lot to love about the brand, which has been widely well received. Below, The Sybarite speaks to her about the brand's unique positioning, her favourite mantra and what's next for Icy Bear.

Women Who Launch: Charlie McIntosh And Zoe Bulgin Of...

Born out of a desire for greater transparency and a sense of disillusionment in the beauty industry, long-time friends, Charlie McIntosh and Zoe Bulgin joined forces to make waves in the clean beauty market. With Found Clean Beauty they have crafted a beautiful e-commerce platform to shop a carefully curated edit of highly efficacious, safe and luxurious beauty products. McIntosh and Bulgin speak about their journey as female founders below.

Meet The Expert: Dr. Payman Sobhani

As a key figure at Dental Beauty Hampstead, he combines cutting-edge technology with a personalised approach to create stunning, natural-looking results for his patients. With a deep passion for his craft and a commitment to excellence, Dr. Payman has helped countless individuals achieve their ideal smiles enhancing both their oral health and self-assurance. In this exclusive interview, he shares insights into his approach, the latest advancements in dentistry, and how he ensures every patient receives the highest level of care.

How To Prepare For A Marathon, According To Experts

Making the decision to run a marathon isn't one that comes overnight. Preparing both your body and mind takes many weeks, if not months of training, to ensure you are prepped and primed for the (literal) long road ahead.

Women Who Launch: Christel Barron-Hough

STIL SALON is the Chelsea-based salon you want to find yourself in for some much-needed R&R when you are in need of a lighter look post-Winter. The Scandi minimalist interiors, reminiscent of a modern art gallery, is the perfect backdrop to capture your post-appointment transformation for your Instagram feed. The salon is founded by Swedish-born Christel Barron-Hough and specialises in quietly luxurious hair transformations. Their signature Lumière Lights and Prism Lights are low-maintenance hair colouring techniques to reignite sun-parched hair, subtly lifting hair with a free-hand technique, a subtle alternative to Balayage. The Sybarite sits down with Barron-Hough to discuss her journey into the world of hairdressing.

Luxury Ski & Spa At Adler Dolomiti

A Personal Trainers Guide To Wellness

Aimee Victoria Long takes a unique approach to overhauling her clients wellness regimes. Combining the transformative elements of Pilates, barre, strength training, and HIIT workouts, alongside prioritising nutrition and recovery, her holistic programmes blend effortlessly into her clients' busy lifestyles. Below she speaks to The Sybarite about her career trajectory, the benefits of daily movement and her personal wellness mantras.

Moar Gut - A Wellness Escape For the Discerning Family

Conveniently located just two to three hours by car from Vienna, Munich, or Salzburg, the resort is easily accessible for those exploring Europe. For added ease, Moar Gut offers a seamless pick-up service from Salzburg, taking the stress out of transportation. Having rented a car for our travels around Germany, we opted to drive directly to Moar Gut. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a snow-dusted landscape and a quiet path leading to the resort’s car park—a subtle sign that many families choose to drive, given how accessible it is.