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Cleansing the skin
The skin is the largest organ of our bodies and it is important to take care of it. Since the face is not covered by clothing, it is naturally unprotected from the outside world from a range of sources such as UV exposure, humid climate, air conditio...
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Do you have winter skin?
There are so many things to love about winter. Clear, cold mornings with beautiful light, unapologetically stodgy, comforting food, tights and knitwear and matching scarf and glove sets and, of course, the festive season for those in the northern hem...
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Fixated on the eyes and lips
Our eyes and mouths express our emotions, thoughts and tell the tale of a million words – whether we’re aware of it, or not. Our lifestyles put strain on our bodies, more often than not, resulting in visible symptoms which leads us to panic and raid ...
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Is the air polluting your skin?
By this stage, we are well accustomed to slathering on protection when there’s sun, or moisturizing a bit more when it is cold. But what about the effect of everyday air on your skin? Or, more specifically, the effects of air pollution? The damaging ...
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pHabulous Spring Skin
It’s sure that a healthy and radiant skin is on the wish list of almost everyone. Not only is an unhealthy skin a representation of an unhealthy body, but also has a great bearing on one’s self-confidence. A clear and healthy skin, however, adds to t...
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pHocus! Men need Skincare!
Do you remember the days when men washed their faces with a bar soap/ ran their hands over their face with the remaining foam from their shower gel and applied aftershave directly after? Those days are gone! Today’s fast-paced lifestyle, in combinati...
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Red Light Therapy & Skincare
Red light therapy has been drawing a lot of attention in the world of non-invasive anti-ageing treatment. Instead of undergoing radical methods in correcting and delaying signs of aging, scientists discovered that red light can promote healing and is...
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The benefits of Multifunctional Products
Pre-cleanser, cleanser, toner, exfoliator, moisturiser, anti-ageing, brightening, firming. These are the words we are bombarded with day in and day out when searching for effective and genuine skincare products. These are the ‘must-haves’. Not only d...
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The best nutrients for your skin
It is easy to take your skin for granted, and to forget about the fact that it needs protection, love, attention and nourishment to look and feel its best. Think about it – your skin is the largest organ of your body and is the only organ to be inter...
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The Elasticity of the Skin
We never really think of our skin as being elastic but in fact this is exactly what it is – elasticity means the skin has the ability to stretch and then go back to normal once the stretch is released. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, but elasticity...
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The importance of blood circulation
It is fair to say we don’t give much thought to blood circulation on a daily basis. We generally know why good blood circulation is important – it carries oxygen and nutrients around the body, benefitting the brain, the heart, the lungs, muscles, and...
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The importance of feeding your skin
Your skin is a multitasker like no other. It may not look like it, but your skin is constantly working away, protecting you, cooling you, connecting you to your environment. As the largest organ of the body – with a surface area of approximately 2 me...
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The Seasons and Your Skin
Changing seasons bring new possibilities and are often a welcome change from the previous weeks – sun and beaches, or snow and fireplaces, or warm days and cool evenings. Every few months or so we change how we dress, our activities, even our diet, t...
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The Skin – your largest organ
There are 78 organs in a human body, each with a specific vital function. Organs – essentially a group of tissues – are in fact responsible for conducting all your bodily functions. When we think about our organs – as much as we do spend time thinkin...
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What are lipids?
We’ve all heard of the concepts cholesterol, ceramides and essential fatty acids before, whether the subject matter is food or skincare. We often forget, however, that these three-compounds form part of the makeup of the skin and how skin looks and b...
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What is Your Skin pH?
Like most things in life, your skin needs balance to be happy. And your skin’s pH is a pretty good indication of how happy – or not – it is. The health of your skin – and indeed your body – can be linked to maintaining that healthy balance between ac...
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