What makes men’s skin really different from women’s? 1. Hormones Most of the differences between men and women’s skin can be blamed on different levels of hormones. Men are ruled by and have a higher amount of the male hormone testosterone which controls...
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Melasma, sometimes referred to as the ‘mask of pregnancy,’ is a tan or dark skin discolouration usually seen on the cheeks, nose, upper lip, forehead and chin. What causes melasma? Melasma is caused mainly by sun exposure, genetics, hormone changes and skin...
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If you like that glass of red wine on a Friday night to kickstart your weekend off, you might have heard about a superhero ingredient found in the skin of grapes: resveratrol. Studies have proven this potent antioxidant has many health benefits as well as...
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Q. Are toners a waste of money? Yes, they are! Not only are toners a waste of your hard earned cash but also a waste of your time. Look, in their day, toners were invented because cleansers used to leave a soapy film on your skin that had to be...
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Five or six years ago, we had never heard of micellar water and now…one is sold every five seconds – Garner Miceller Water.
First, let’s go over what micellar water is. Micellar water is applied on a cotton disc to gently lift up dirt and makeup from the skin. It’s made up of micelles which are tiny balls of oil molecules, suspended in soft water. It looks like water, has the viscosity of water but when you put it on your finger and feel, it has a different texture than water.
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Commonly known as ‘Cholesterol Spots’, Xanthelasma are yellowish, lumpy bumps which usually appear on or around the eyelids. If you notice yellow patches on the inside corners of your eyelids, you might have this. These raised patches are made up of a localised build...
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Now is that season when one in five of us have itchy, watery eyes; are constantly sneezing; have a puffy face; a red nose, along with some breakout spots….yes, it’s hay fever time!! I never suffered from hay fever until I was pregnant with my second child and...
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Everything you need to know about these anti-ageing powerhouses. In the field of anti-ageing skincare, peptides are one of the most talked-about superhero ingredients. When applied to your skin, they deliver really good benefits, rejuvenating,...
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ACHIEVING YOUTHFUL-LOOKING SKIN IN YOUR 60S AND BEYOND…. Skincare concerns during your 60’s and the following decades don’t drastically change, so my advice is grouped for these years. Top skincare concerns from age 60+ include sagging, coarser skin,...
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