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Finding balance in a crazy world.
The diary of an orthorexic. This is a story of one woman’s search for balance above all the noise. How to eat a varied diet without feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of well-meaning advice coming at you from every corner of the internet. A young woman who recognised her search for health had taken a […]
Juice detox? It’s not just about the juice.
It was late, getting close to midnight on a Sunday night. It’s time to settle in for the night. But, night owl that I am. “I’ll just watch a little television before I drift off to blissful slumber”, or so I thought. I couldn’t switch off. I was compelled. Here was a story about an […]
Is ageing inevitable or just a state of mind?
Some of us just seem to age better than others. Why is it that some of us with the passing of time just get, well, old, while others manage to keep a youthfulness that belies their chronological age? I’m not talking about how many lines begin to trace the face, no, it’s the demeanour, the posture, the way […]
Why your skincare never works for you.
When things start to change. This is an article about your skincare dilemma’s but first, let me begin with a story. When I was in my mid-forties, I started to notice a change in my body shape. I was starting to gain weight around the midsection. In my opinion, this is the worst possible place […]
Is your hair and makeup ‘look’ ageing you?
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Or is it the more time passes, the more things stay the same? Yesterday, while thinking about what I’d write about today, my mind was cast back to a friend who I hadn’t seen for years, I literally bumped in to, so out of the blue, it […]
Dark circles. In your genes or are you just tired?
Out of the mouth of a babe? A long time ago, around the age of 40, I was given a compliment that was more of a comment. My mother would have called it a backhanded compliment, or perhaps it’s just me finding the silver lining in a tactless remark. You don’t see it coming, and […]
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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 […]
Getting Advice | Finding the perfect skincare professional Part 1
Ever wonder how to choose a Skin Care Professional? It all starts with a proper skincare consultation. But first, what’s a Skin Care Professional anyway? Well, it could be a Beauty or Skin Therapist, a Cosmetic Physician, a Dermatologist, or it could even a Cosmetic Surgeon who has enhanced their practice by offering solutions such […]
The Cosmetic Counter | Finding the perfect skincare professional Part 2
The Cosmetic Counter under the spotlight. At this point in your search for great skin, you feel comfortable just buying what you need in the good old department store; there is nothing wrong with that; after all, it’s where it all began. It’s a tantalisingly seductive place to start, and here’s what to look for. […]