Does skincare get more difficult as we get older? Yes and no. While there seems to be more to look after as we’re older, developing little techniques can become part of life – staying out of the sun, improving our diets and having a full 8 hours of sleep (if possible) are key. Here are […]
We’re advised to advise wheatgerm to our shakes, bread and cereal. But wheatgerm has extra benefits applied topically on to our skin too. A little bit about this wonder-ingredient, from the experts at LiveStrong, first. Wheat-germ oil is derived from wheat germ, which is considered the “heart” of wheat since it’s found at the center […]
Beeswax has been used in skincare for millennia. This is one of the most robust materials for beauty and health – and also one of the most beneficial. According to Wellness Mama, the uses are endless – and make an excellent addition to cosmetic products, for many reasons. When used in lotions and creams, beeswax […]
According to flight experts, water dries twice as fast on a flight than it does on terra firma. If this is the case, imagine what goes on with your skin on a long haul flight. One thing that is clear is that skin needs extra TLC when you’re up in the air, and if you […]
It’s a big night out, and you want to look your best – but you also want your skin to survive the night and not look like death warmed up in the morning. So what’s the best pre-night out skin prep? According to Balanced Babe, it’s surprisingly simple to look red carpet (even if it’s […]
Want skin that glows, brightens and doesn’t cause you too much trouble? You might be hoping for a miracle, but these tips from Instyle might just help! GET AN EARLY START Make a habit of washing your face a few hours before bed. If you wait until you’re tired, you’re more likely to blow it […]
Beeswax has tonnes of benefits, especially for the skin. So can it help improve our complexion? According to LiveStrong, it can nourish, protect and soften our skin. Protectant Acting as a surfactant, beeswax, when blended into cold creams and other skin lotions, forms a protective barrier on the surface of the skin. This barrier, according […]
If you’re wondering how to get smooth skin, you’re probably suffering from intolerant, sensitive skin. This can be caused by so many things. Firstly, and most commonly, genetics and diet can be to blame. Look at members of your family and review your diet. The former you cannot do much about, the latter you could probably […]
Tomatoes have divided people. Some people love them, other people hate them. But how good are they for our bodies? According to Health Us News, tomatoes are good for your skin – they’re full of lycopene, a phytochemical that provides red pigment and health benefits. Lycopene helps eliminate skin-aging free radicals caused by ultraviolet rays—in other […]
Oily skin can be hard to treat and tackle. If you’re looking at a greasy shine every time you look in the mirror, you might think that moisturiser is the last thing you need. In fact, it’s one thing you need to maintain if you have greasy skin. The problem with depriving your skin of […]
There’s a lot of myths surrounding the application of concealer when you’re desperately trying to cover up spots and blemishes. When do you apply it? How much do you apply? How do you make it stay put all day? We answer, thanks to Glamour, some of these questions here. Apply AFTER foundation (at least most […]
If you’re dealing with flaky skin under your eyes, there is an easy solution to the problem. Your eyes are the windows to your soul, so don’t let dry under-eye skin pull focus away from them. Dry skin that occurs under the eyes occurs frequently because the area of skin is naturally thinner and contains […]
What product do you use to cleanse your skin in the morning? Face wash? Soap? Micellar water? You may find, if you have sensitive skin, that you could benefit from switching your cleansing products to a cleansing milk. Thanks to DetergentsandSoaps, we look at the benefits of cleansing milk: Cleans and gently removes make-up and […]
We all know that skin loses its shape, discolours and wrinkles as we get older – but did you know that it also thins? Fragile skin is one of the symptoms of ageing, and as a result has to be treated carefully. According to Derm Review, thin skin, also known as fragile skin,is a problem […]
Nothing says health than glowing skin. However you get yours – a good diet, or a five mile run everyday – demands effort. But what if we could cheat? What can we do to make our skin glow which requires the least amount of effort?!
Looking dull along the t-zone? You’re not alone – there’s many people out there siffering from the same problem. One of the best things you can do is scrub. If you don’t exfoliate, dead skin cells accumulate and your skin will look dull and uneven. It can also get congested, so you suffer with clogged […]
While Ella Bache Ella Perfect Tomato Exfoliating Jelly has a high proportion of the humble but powerful tomato in it, it also contains cranberry powder which is a natural exfoliant. So we thought we’d look at the benefits of cranberry on the skin. Thanks to StylishWalks for the heads up. Helps in the Treatment of […]
When we wash our faces, we strip this oily coating off our skin. This makes us more susceptible to allergens and antigens (unwelcome, foreign microscopic bodies). It also leaves our skin exposed to the irritating, prematurely aging and even painful effects of the elements, pollution and cigarette smoke. By cleansing our faces with a gentle […]
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