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Beauty news, stories & reviews.
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Beauty news, stories & reviews
5 Beauty Myths : Vitamin A
Since the swinging sixties. First discovered by dermatologist Dr Albert Kligman in the ’60s, when it comes to our skin, most of us have heard about the use of Vitamin A to improve the appearance and manage dysfunctions of the skin. Even if you’re not using it, you possibly know someone who does, or you’re […]
Making your beauty routine more sustainable.
Where do we start with sustainable beauty? There’s a big mess mounting up around the world by the day. Not a revelation, just a sad fact. And the beauty industry contributes to that mess. Despite the efforts of some brands in kerbing their packaging waste, the problem is a long way from being solved. With […]
Should you wear your sun protection 365 days of the year?
Sun protection. No matter where you live. Here I am, living in the southern hemisphere, and summer while in full swing now will soon fade into our memory for another year; we can relax a little with our daily sun protection. Or, maybe for you, in the middle of winter, you’re yearning for the weather […]
Facial rejuvenation with IPL laser therapy
The quest for facial rejuvenation. Before we go any further, you should know this about me. I’ll spend an excessive amount of time thinking and contemplating treatments that improve my skin before I take the leap. Naturally, as a skin therapist, it’s essential to do the research and homework necessary before advising you. But I’m […]
Are you doing your kegel exercises correctly?
Committing to a pelvic floor workout. Ah yes, the muscles of our pelvic floor. Personally, I’ve never been able to commit to regularly exercising my pelvic floor muscles. But of course, menopause happened. Suddenly my pelvic floor muscles were firmly (no pun intended) on my radar as troubling symptoms started to appear. Incredibly, more than […]
Retinol Burn: The doubled edge sword of retinol skincare
Is it a retinol burn or a retinoid reaction? Technically the skin is not burnt. However, a retinol reaction can feel that way. A retinol burn is an irritating reaction when the skin reacts to a topical application of vitamin A. The skin can appear slightly pink to quite red and irritated, depending on the […]
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Rosacea: What’s causing it and what can you do?
The facial blushing of rosacea. Unlike the youthful blushing of our teenage years, the redness caused by rosacea is entirely different and as awkward as blushing can be, especially if you’re shy; a youthful blush is not an acquired skin condition. Just ironically embarrassing. And later in life, when the hot flushes of menopause have […]
Facial volume loss. Skin lost its bounce?
The first signs of ageing. Long before we notice any loss of facial volume, lines and wrinkles appear. For me, it was 1985. What’s this? I pondered, as I peered into my reflection. Out of the blue, a barely perceptible line appeared on the left side of my face, the line etching the exact location of […]
5 Beauty Myths : Vitamin A
Since the swinging sixties. First discovered by dermatologist Dr Albert Kligman in the ’60s, when it comes to our skin, most of us have heard about the use of Vitamin A to improve the appearance and manage dysfunctions of the skin. Even if you’re not using it, you possibly know someone who does, or you’re […]
Making your beauty routine more sustainable.
Where do we start with sustainable beauty? There’s a big mess mounting up around the world by the day. Not a revelation, just a sad fact. And the beauty industry contributes to that mess. Despite the efforts of some brands in kerbing their packaging waste, the problem is a long way from being solved. With […]