Skin and Body

Have you ever judged a book by its cover? Who hasn’t at one point or another, right? We are all guilty of stereotyping to some degree, placing our own judgments, intolerance’s and prejudices onto others. Condemning people on just a…
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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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Homemade cold cream offers convenience and protection in a jar. Not only are you saving money over the store products, you are using a cream that you know is natural. These recipes will help protect the skin from the elements…
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Skincare is an important part of every woman’s beauty regimen. And many of the products for skin are incredibly expensive. You can easily spend a small fortune at a makeup counter at a department store. But you do not have…
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Lip balms can get expensive when purchased in a store. Few know how easy they really are to make. Using a basic “recipe” along with a couple other “ingredients” lip balms and glosses can be economical and fun to make….
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Puffy eyes can be a nightmare, especially when you’ve had a late night and you need to look good for the next day. While makeup can fool others into looking like you’ve had a great night’s sleep, it doesn’t solve…
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As summer dawns on us, along it brings a need to include more factors in our skin care regime. Summer is a month where a beautiful bronze skin is welcomed with open arms. People also tend to wear lighter makeup…
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I’ve always thought I was a drinking lightweight. A few beers buzz me enough to distort dreams and waking up the morning after is difficult. Sometimes, a glass of wine with dinner is enough to make me super relaxed and…
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Having a great complexion radiates a vibrant confidence and good health in general. Skin is one of the best ways of telling the inner health of a person, and thus in saying that, a person’s complexion starts within. One of…
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Having a clear complexion gives you confidence. But, achieving a flawless look can seem expensive to most people. The good news is that it does not have to cost you a pretty penny to be able to get the skin…
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In the same way as we entrust our health to our doctors, we entrust our skin and our aesthetic needs to our esthetician, the person who performs our most intimate beauty treatments (like Brazilian waxing) or our more embarrassing beauty…
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Knowing your skin, its type and problem areas is the first step. Responding appropriately to that knowledge, and reacting to subtle changes in your skin as you age will help you achieve and maintain the clearest complexion and most supple,…
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I’ve used a few of the Boots No7 Protect and Perfect products and so far have liked all that I have tried. They are good quality products at a price which although is not cheap is not too expensive compared…
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The Dermalogica Skin hydrating masque is a hydrating gel that does not contain oil. It’s a product I would most definitely recommend to those with dry skin as it leaves your skin feeling soft and hydrated after only a few…
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I have the misfortune of suffering from dry, cracked lips at times and nothing seems to work anymore-not even my beloved little tub of Vaseline which used to do the trick. Then a friend recommended I tried some of this…
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Best Facial Cleansing Products for All Skin Types Keeping your facial skin clean and fresh takes a little work, but is worth the effort once you know what products are best for your skin type.  There are three different kinds…
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Who does not want to look beautiful? Guess no one, and a healthy skin is the best way to do so. Skin is the largest organ in the human body. It acts as a wall against the outside world, hence…
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The trick to keeping your skin looking healthy and youthful in the summer is to make sure that you don’t over tan. It is healthy to get some sun as those shining rays are full of vitamin D which is…
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Turning thirty is definitely a benchmark in ones life. Its when a lot of things start slowing down. Metabolism, physical energy, sexual stamina and obviously youthful looks. The skin starts showing signs of age, the effects of thirty years of…
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Getting an eye catching natural facial sheen and sparkle is inexpensive and easy, and gives you that flushed and healthy, I’ve-just-finished-exercising glow. Healthy and subtly sparkly skin is perfect for a soft daytime or dramatic evening face, and is a…
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When I spotted the Poppy Seed Reviving Mask, I was intrigued, poppy seed in a hair moisturizer? Up to then I only knew about poppy seed being used in and on cakes, a specialty from Silesia and Eastern Saxony where…
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The glimmering jars of collagen-filled cream beckon you from afar, persuading you to plunk down your credit card, or a loan from the bank to buy them to restore your skin to the younger, natural state when you were in…
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Natural ingredients found in kitchens are easy to whip together and make some of the healthiest natural beauty treatments. Typical kitchen items like cucumber, lemon, avocado, yogurt, honey and sugar are ingredients commonly found in expensive beauty treatments. The combination…
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Everyone wants clear skin but sometimes it can be hard to achieve. Teenagers battle with acne and older people deal with wrinkles. Finding a way to obtain a clear complexion can be tricky and requires dedication and attention to your…
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In the skin care world, a debate rages on about whether or not facial toner is needed in beauty routines. Facial toners are meant to tighten the pores after washing the skin, to protect the dermis underneath from oil or…
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Do egg white face masks really work? *My opinion counts too: When you give yourself an egg white facial mask, it leaves a thin film of the egg whites on your skin, and as you leave it on until it…
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I have found an amazing skin scrub/toner that has worked wonders on my skin. It’s great if you have acne, scars, or you want to brighten up your complexion and shrink your pores. I found this recipe on YouTube by…
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Mud masks are extremely simple to make in the comfort of your own home, they are safe, effective and produce great effects on one’s skin. They can soothe and aid dry skin into having moisture, vitality and youth. Here is…
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While women all over the world dream to take a sip from the fountain of youth, we realistically look at our vast arrays of miracles in tubes on our vanity counters, promising juvenescence with the magic of turning back time…
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Quite often dark under eye circles are hereditary. In many other cases however, they can also be caused by a vitamin deficiency, poor diet or even allergies. If you are having a problem with dark under eye circles, here are…
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