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Kosmea Rose Hip Oil
Rose Hip Oil. I’ve been looking at the ingredient rosehip oil. For me, this oil conjures memories of childhood. It was one of those remedies my mother would spoon out regularly to ward off colds and other such ailments. I think it may have worked, as I was rarely sick. But can it be as useful for […]
Struggling to give up sugar?
For the love of all things sweet. Why give up sugar? Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile with the idea that something you love is nothing more than an addiction. Why is it that those things we enjoy become addictive? Is it just that we lack self-control or when it comes to something as sweet and […]
Red light therapy: How Does it work?
You’ve seen them all over the internet? Your skin therapist has one in their clinic. But you might wonder how bathing in the glow of red light therapy will help your skin. The red light we’re talking about emanates from light-emitting diodes or LED, which have been around for quite some time, from reducing pain […]
Turning gelatin into jelly may help reduce wrinkles.
Gelatin. The overnight sensation. What’s a family get-together without a big bowl of Jelly trifle? But have you ever thought of jelly as a health food? No? A superfood? Are you kidding? Reduce wrinkles? Really? They say it takes 20 years to make an overnight success. When it comes to gelatin, you could say even […]
Beauty 101: Dimethicone
The path to flawless skin. Indeed it’s a rocky one—a journey to a destination you may never reach. You, your skin, are ever-changing, influenced by so many factors. Time, the sun, your diet, the bad habits you refuse to give up or the good ones you wished you’d taken on so much earlier. Of course, […]
5 Sugar free Easter treats.
No guilt here. Okay, so it’s hard not to stumble over the meaning behind Easter and get completely lost in mass consumerism. Is it me or does each year seem that ‘we the people’ are seduced and manipulated to dizzying heights of chocolate ecstasy and a huge sugar rush that’s going to take weeks to […]
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Professional chemical Peels: To peel or not to peel?
Another year, another wrinkle. Last years birthday pics troubled you. Of course, you’re confident, assured and yet? It’s subtle, but you can’t deny you’re beginning to notice a change in your appearance. Those lines around your mouth? When did they appear? And, as if out of nowhere, you seem to have little brown patches appearing […]
Save your skin: Start with these three skincare basics.
Getting the skincare basics right. Everyday! Princess Leia was right. Of course, she was talking about stormtroopers. However, if you want healthy, beautiful skin, you might have to step up and take action. With so much advice on offer, these 3 skincare basics are a great place to start. Steps 2 & 3 are the […]
The Perfect Selfie? Is it really a mirror image of who you are?
What is it we see? With the seemingly never-ending obsession with the perfect selfie and the constant craving for recognition, I’m reminded of the poem by Robert Burns. One line, in particular, rings true for me and it goes like this. Oh, wad some power the giftie gie us, to see oursel’s as ithers see […]
How does the skin change in menopause?
Vive la libération! Yes, the onset of menopause can bring a sense of freedom. Okay, you’ll need to travel with a personal fan for a while, but once you muddle your way through the myriad of sometimes confusing symptoms that show up, you may find a reason to celebrate your menopause. As liberating as the […]