Suffering from dry skin? While this is a year-round condition, cold weather can definitely exacerbate it. Here are some tips from Vogue on how to get your skin in the best possible shape: Prep Your Home The drier the air, the drier the skin. To maximize the amount of water in the air, experts recommend […]
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 […]
Do you remove your makeup every night? C’mon be honest, can you wholeheartedly say that you have never gone to bed after a night out and forgot? We’re only human, but here’s the reason why you need to wash your face and move all traces of makeup every night. If you don’t remove your makeup […]
If you’re treating mature skin, you may have noticed a complete change in condition to the skin you looked after in your teens, twenties – even your middle age. Some of these complaints can include: Wrinkles: Wrinkles are the most visible sign of aging skin. They follow chronic sun exposure and form when the skin […]
It’s important to know how to remove mascara from your eyes without losing your eyelashes. Some mascaras are tough – especially waterproof mascaras. But it’s important to take off that day’s makeup every evening, and to do this properly, it’s vital to know how to remove mascara safely and efficiently. Once you’re ready to wash […]
According to to Mayo Clinic, an anti-wrinkle cream may lessen the appearance of your wrinkles, depending on how often you use it, the type and amount of active ingredient in the wrinkle cream, and the extent of the wrinkles you want to treat. (By the way, if you want to try out a great anti-wrinkle cream, […]
Blemished or scarred skin can be a continual fight with cover up, concealer, make up brushes and sponges. They can be a source of stress and anxiety for some women who become self-conscious and embarrassed by them. You shouldn’t even need to be ashamed for a slight mark on the skin. Everyone is different and […]
Acne-prone skin can be effect your mental and emotional health. Not only can it be sore, you might feel neagtive emotions towards your image, which will affect your life in all manner of ways. According to the NHS, it can take several months of treatment before acne symptoms improve. The various treatments for acne are […]
When it comes to the many products targeted at women, it’s easy to be sceptical of having a day cream and a night cream – two separate moisturisers for the face. But are they really any different? Or are they just selling you a product you don’t actually need? Self.com provided us with the key […]
Ella Bache Ultra-Rich Cream is one of the richest creams we know. This product is from the Cult recipe developed by Ella Baché in 1930. This recipe was born out of the observation of Iceland fishermen who put their hands on the halibut oil to repair and heal their hands. This extraordinary feature is due to the […]
If you’re looking to improve the skincare regime for your oily skin, you may want to start reviewing your night time routine. When it comes to oily skin, the evening is an important time to treat your skin, and these tips, thanks to Bona Fide Skincare.com, might give you some relief in the ongoing battle […]
Air travel can really affect skin. From the stresses of packing, arriving on time and getting through security to flying at 30,000ft in a compressed air chamber, our bodies – not naturally equipped to deal with this environment – has a bit of a rough time. From altitude sickness to water retention, decompression sickness to […]
When it comes to removing makeup, it’s extremely important to make sure your focus is on cleaning your eye makeup, as well as the powders, blushes and foundation on your face. While there are old tales of spots and blemishes occurring on your skin as a result of not washing your skin adequately, your eyes […]
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