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The mind-body connection: Are you minding your mind?
More than skin deep. I write a lot about how to take care of your skin. I’m absolutely evangelical about wearing a good sunscreen. If you don’t believe me you better read this. I get frustrated at the amount of skincare that is available that doesn’t stack up from a scientific point of view. Beauty […]
How long do you want to live?
Or, how long do you want to be old? So today, I heard something that struck a real chord with me. It was a story about a man, but no ordinary man, and his is story or viewpoint on how long he wants to live is far from ordinary. His view does not come from […]
Banish 10 years from your face – Part 1.
Oh yes, the lure of anti-ageing facial treatments. A few years back, a company that I worked for did an expose’ to prove you actually can banish ten years from your face with anti-ageing facial treatments referred to as non-surgical or non-invasive facial treatments. Once pitched to a television studio the airing of the story […]
Anti Wrinkle Injections: 10 questions you’ve always wanted to ask a doctor.
Anti Wrinkle Injections: the not-so-new frontier. There is nothing new about cosmetic injectables. They’ve been used successfully in the medical profession for well on 20 years now, but probably in the last 10 years has become a mainstream cosmetic procedure for the reduction in dynamic wrinkles. Most commonly known as muscle relaxing injectables, a toxin […]
Oscar de la Renta
Oscar de la Renta Hearing the news this week of the passing of Oscar de la Renta, my mind wanders back to the ’90s when his signature fragrance was the only fragrance I ever wore. This article is my small tribute to a man with a lifelong passion for dressing women beautifully. He certainly achieved […]
Skin deep with low frequency sonophoresis
A quick fix solution for wrinkles? We all know the saying. If it sounds too good to be true, it must be too good to be true. Right? When it comes to quick fixes, I’m always just a little sceptical. Never one to believe anything in life can be fixed in an instant unless of […]
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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 […]