September 19, 2015 Skin and Body
Blackheads are plugs of sebum and other muck, which lie beneath the surface of the skin and appear to be black until removed, when they are more of a greeny brown colour. There are a number of remedies for blackheads,…
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At the time of purchase, a sachet of Montagne Jeunesse face mask was only 95 pence (in the UK). There are a variety of different scents and textures; this one was orange-scented and was not a mask to smear on the…
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Why Clairol root touch-up? I’m sure there are other makes on the market, but this is the one that I always come across, and as usually I use Clairol Nice ‘n Easy (natural dark brown, 120) to colour my hair,…
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Having recently moved temporarily from London to the middle of nowhere, I have started buying my toiletries from boots.com, which is how I ended up with this product. Had I seen it in a shop, I probably wouldn’t have bought…
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You will find it hard to make your hair look healthy if it isn’t. Dry hair with split ends is never going to look good. However, by getting rid of your split ends and following some basic tips, you should…
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Tell anybody that you are in a long distance relationship and they will look concerned – unless they dislike you of course. Long distance relationships have a habit of failing, sometimes spectacularly, and most people will advise you against them….
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Even women who wear make-up regularly don’t necessarily wear blusher on a daily basis; perhaps their own skin tone is adequate without any help from blusher, or perhaps they prefer the even tone that foundation gives them. However, blusher can…
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For people who are shy, starting up a conversation with a person for whom they have no romantic feelings can be difficult. Starting a relationship can be a nerve-wracking process, even once the initial conversation has been initiated and a…
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Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrhea, or seborrheic eczema, is a skin complaint and is more commonly known as dandruff. However, it can affect more than just the scalp, with sufferers complaining of reddish, scaly patches of skin on the…
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Like many people in the UK, I recently received a sample of a new line of Radox shower creams, or shower smoothies as they are called, presumably because of the similarity to a real fruit smoothie. Mine is the Soul…
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Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for many reasons. The water supports your body while you are exercising, which means less pressure on the joints. It also burns calories, tones the muscles and improves heart health. You really can’t…
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Facial scrubs are an important part of a cleansing routine and although quite expensive, this Lush scrub is very refreshing. IngredientsApart from the obvious sea salt, the scrub seemed to be made up of grapefruit, lime and vodka, none of…
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I’ve never been one to spend a lot of money or time on my face and, as Nivea is often one of the cheaper brands, I do quite often buy this one. What is the claim?Well, the blurb on the…
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When I first heard of Lush, I wasn’t particularly impressed. When I first saw these cake-shaped lumps of weird-coloured cosmetics through the shop window, I was even less impressed. Then someone bought me a set for Christmas and the smell…
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There is something very invigorating about showering in the morning and exfoliating dead skin cells away. Even better is the soft smooth skin that is left afterwards. There are many products on the market, but Clean & Clear is good…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, blackheads consist of plugs of sebum, dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria that have oxidized because they are on the skin’s surface, hence the brownish/black appearance. Most people have blackheads at one point or another, but…
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There is something very invigorating about showering in the morning and exfoliating dead skin cells away. Even better is the soft smooth skin that is left afterwards. There are many products on the market, but Clean & Clear Blackhead Clearing…
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Feet are an often neglected part of the body, but when they hurt, they certainly make their presence felt. Getting through a day wearing shoes that hurt your feet can be a very painful experience, especially if you have to…
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Life can seem very hard when you’re shy. Things that come so easy to other people, such as striking up a conversation with a stranger, can seem to be an impossible feat to a shy person. However, shy people do…
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I am a big fan of facial scrubs. I find they keep my skin looking soft, fresh and healthy. A couple of months ago, I ordered some toiletries from Boots.com in the UK, but thanks to the rather dodgy search…
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The procedure of taking fat from the thighs, or another fatty part of the body, and using it for the purposes of breast augmentation sounds very tempting to many. It is not a new idea; before 1987, it was a…
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April 19, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
It seems that most people, particularly women, are unhappy with their weight at some point in their lives. Media portrayals of slim and taut young women in bikinis tend to make women examine themselves more critically, often seeing natural lumps…
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Leave-in hair products aren’t always a good idea, because they can weigh the hair down and leave it looking greasy. Therefore, it was with some trepidation that I approached the conditioner section in my local Boots. Not wanting to spend…
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Relationships can be hard at the best of times, and most people experience a tough break-up at least once in their lives. One thing that can particularly cloud the water when trying to move on is baggage from past relationships….
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As I get older, I have become more and more cynical about the marketing that surrounds shampoos and conditioners – I find the best way to keep my hair in good condition is to use any old shampoo and a…
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So many teenagers leave home with a rudimentary knowledge of how to cook at best, or incapable of even boiling an egg at worst. However, there are a number of advantages to ensuring that kids can cook from as young…
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First dates can be a terrifying experience, especially if you barely know the person with whom you’re about to spend a couple of hours. Whether you’re going on a first date for the first time in your life, or you…
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Finding a soul-mate in life is not the easiest of processes. Those who are happily married or living together have probably forgotten or may not realise just how hard it can be to meet that special someone. Once found, it…
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Feet are an often neglected part of the body, but when they hurt, they certainly make their presence felt. Getting through a day wearing shoes that hurt your feet can be a very painful experience, especially if you have to…
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If you have a long distance trip coming up and want to arrive at your destination looking fresh and as fashionable as possible, you will need to think carefully about what to wear. The latest fashions have a habit of…
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