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Adult Acne: A few dos and a couple don’ts to consider
The confidence crush. If you’ve ever had acne or you know someone who has had acne, then this story may resonate with you. Or, you may find yourself in the strange and disturbing point in your life where you have begun to develop acne as an adult. You may even be in your 40s and […]
The Beauty Issue loves… 5 Fabulous beauty must haves.
Some products deserve a special place in the bathroom cabinet. I love products that stand the test of time, the true classics that never go out of style. Treasured finds that regardless of the cost, present quality and get the job done with ease, with or without any hype. I’m sharing five of, what I […]
Paying my dues to worry. Time to let it go.
Ever think you worry too much? I worry a lot. I do. I even worry about worrying. Sometimes I give myself a break from worry and just overthink things. I go over everything in my mind until I think I’ve come up with a solution. Then there’s worrying about other people. Loved ones. Where the […]
Five Niacinamide Serums under review.
What is niacinamide? A nutrient that naturally occurs in the foods we eat. Niacin or Niacinamide is an essential nutrient to every organ in the body, including your skin. When deficiencies occur in the body, it can lead to memory loss and confusion, fatigue, depression, gut issues and skin problems. Deficiencies are rare as Niacin […]
When should you start using anti-ageing skincare?
When should you get serious about your skin? The simple answer to this would be, as soon as possible. It starts from the moment you’re born. With 80 per cent of premature ageing caused by exposure to the sun, then starting from birth makes sense. What happened when you were a baby? Thankfully, with the […]
The Power of Peptides for the Skin.
Peptides for the skin? Do you need them? Sometimes, there are skincare ingredients like peptides for the skin that spark interest. But they seem a little mysterious or too good to be true. Can they do all they say? They sound like something you might need, and the beauty consultant thinks you did, too. But […]
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5 Beauty Myths : Vitamin A
Since the swinging sixties. First discovered by dermatologist Dr Albert Kligman in the ’60s, when it comes to our skin, most of us have heard about the use of Vitamin A to improve the appearance and manage dysfunctions of the skin. Even if you’re not using it, you possibly know someone who does, or you’re […]
Sustainable Beauty Starts In Your Bathroom Cabinet.
Sustainable beauty, where do we start? There’s a big mess mounting up around the world by the day. Not a revelation, just a sad fact. And the beauty industry contributes to that mess. Despite the efforts of some brands in kerbing their packaging waste, the problem is a long way from being solved. And, with […]
Facial rejuvenation with IPL laser therapy
The quest for facial rejuvenation. Before we go any further, you should know this about me. I’ll spend an excessive amount of time thinking and contemplating treatments that improve my skin before I take the leap. Naturally, as a skin therapist, it’s essential to do the research and homework necessary before advising you. But I’m […]
You’re fabulous it’s just your AGE that’s a problem
There’s just no way to sugarcoat this. If you burn the candle at both ends, eat too many of the bad things and don’t exercise, then you’re going to become sugarcoated; quite literally, well, the proteins in your body are, and that’s terrible news for your cells. Your cells, you know those things that make […]