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Five inexpensive ways to look more youthful
Start with skincare. Skincare can be the best place to start when maintaining healthy skin, looking younger, and slowing down signs of ageing. Personally, I’ve been doing it for years, including sun protection 365 days of the year, rain, hail or shine. And if you’ve been following along, then you know I’ve worked as a […]
It was love at first try.
It was one of those moments. One you don’t see coming, and then once it happens, you can’t imagine how things could have gone any differently or how your life could ever be the same again. I remember the day as if it was yesterday, alone in my hotel room, wondering what the next few […]
What Marilyn can teach us about loving ourselves?
I love Marilyn Monroe. I always have, vulnerable, radiantly beautiful and intelligent. She craved love, and yet it eluded her, but despite this, there is something Marilyn can indeed say to us about love. Let me share with you an idea for a love story. I was transfixed. The young woman whose voice channelled across […]
Waking up to the reality of collagen loss.
Ah, yes, collagen. I’ve got you under my skin, so deep in my heart, you’re really a part of me… I’d tried so, not to give in, I said to myself this affair never will go so well… Thank you, Cole Porter; I’ll take the affair from here. And, what a love affair it’s been, […]
Skincare mistakes making your acne worse.
We’ve all had them: acne, breakouts and blemished skin. At least once in our lives, most of us have experienced an acne breakout that crushed our confidence. And although there are countless claims and myths surrounding acne, every case is different. For instance, some studies claim chocolate is a culprit for acne. And while that might […]
Sleep: The blessed oblivion we all need.
One of the world’s most famous insomniacs. If Marilyn Monroe were alive today, she’d be the first to tell you, beauty sleep is important. She knew better than anyone the restorative power of sleep even though, sadly, it eluded her for a great deal of her adult life. When I was much younger, burning the […]
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Menopause hair loss prevention and treatments.
According to the North American Menopause Society, 40 and 50 per cent of women experience hair loss during menopause. While there are some possible causes for this hair loss, one of the most common is related to the hormonal changes that come with menopause. If you’re experiencing hair loss during menopause, here’s what you need […]
How does Omnilux Contour LED light therapy work?
What is Omnilux Contour LED light therapy? Omnilux LED Red Light Therapy is a flexible, portable, affordable home-use device that uses light-emitting diodes (LED) to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve overall skin tone, firmness, and health. Based on the world’s leading Omnilux Medical™ light therapy technology, Omnilux Contour™ is FDA-cleared and approved. How […]
A skin for all seasons: keeping your glow on during the party season.
Can you safeguard your skin during the party season? Too much alcohol, too much food, too much stress, too much sugar, too much sun. Just too much of everything. Whether you live south of the equator or yours is a chilly white Christmas with too much time in front of the fire. All will take […]
Menopause: Don’t get mad, get even!
Every year in October, Menopause Awareness Month is declared as a way to highlight the needs of women, improve medical care, dispel myths and misinformation and break down the stigma associated with it. If you’ve already reached menopause or going through it, you’re well and truly acquainted with the numerous symptoms that can beset you […]