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This is a tale about giving up sugar. But it’s not just about sugar.
Giving up Sugar? It’s not just about the white stuff. When I quit sugar, even though I read much about the subject, it was the voice in my head and my heart that I chose to listen to and it was telling me it was time to quit a few things, including giving up sugar. You would think it an […]
BHA Peels for Adult Acne: Are you having a spot of bother in your forties?
Will it ever end? Ever wonder why even in your forties you’re still suffering from oiliness, blackheads, clogging and in some cases pimples and breakouts. Or perhaps it’s happening to someone you know? It all seems a bit unfair. It’s even got a name—Adult Acne. Perhaps you thought to reach your forties was going to […]
AHA Peels. Are they right for you? Are you brave enough?
When does the first wrinkle show up? There’s something about turning 40. From my own personal experience, the thought of it, was far worse than the actual ‘being 40’. Although for the first month or so, it was difficult letting those words pass my lips. I’m 40. Even worse when it feels like everyone else around […]
Chocolate. 5 Reasons to drop the guilt!
Once upon a time, way back in the day. Well okay, not that long ago, but a few years ago, I was sharing a house with a friend, when on a typical single girl evening, my flatmate exclaimed that she was in desperate need of chocolate and, as I was venturing out, would I mind […]