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4 natural tips for clear skin
We’ve uncovered the 4 best natural tips for clear, flawless skin.

Alpha And Beta Hydroxy Acids
Alpha and beta hydroxy acids have been utilised in modern skin care products for some time. They are popular additives that act as skin conditioners and exfoliants whilst stimulating the production of new skin cells.

Brittle Nails
Do you find it hard to grow your nails or do you find that your nails are always breaking or splitting? You could be suffering from brittle nails. Read on to find out exactly what brittle nails are and what you can do to help the condition.

Choosing a Good Moisturiser for Your Skin
Wandering the skin care aisles for moisturisers can be confronting, it can be very difficult to know which one is the right one for your skin

Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture is a viable alternative to Botox, micro-dermabrasion, photo rejuvenation, chemical peels, or other processes that are designed to “wind back the clock” and reduce the signs of ageing. Best of all, it is natural and actually work...

Dry Skin and Cracked Lips
Dietary problems and certain weather conditions can bring about changes in your skin's texture. When the air is dry, your skin can also turn dry all over. Your lips, too, may not be spared from dryness and may exhibit extreme symptoms like cracking, ...

Exfoliate and Mask
Your skin constantly renews itself by creating new cells beneath the surface of your skin. Ideally, old or dead skin cells come off while you bathe or wash your face to make way for newer skin cells to reach the surface. As you age, your skin's natur...

Eye Cream
The skin around the eye is the most delicate, sensitive area on our body and especially prone to the effects of ageing. Exposure to UV radiation from the sun, smoking, stress, hormonal changes and the natural deterioration of the collagen and elasti...

IPL Hair Removal
IPL hair removal is a new tool that allows permanent hair removal from the body. Just think, no more waxing, plucking or shaving! Read on to learn more.

Men’s Health – Skin
Men’s skin is different from women‘s in many ways: it is thicker, oilier and has more collagen and elastin. Men’s skin also tends to have large pores and its blood supply is richer.

Microdermabrasion
Are you looking for a non-surgical and painless way to brighten up the appearance of your skin? Microdermabrasion may be perfect for you. Often referred to as the “lunch hour facial”, microdermabrasion can leave you with fresh, healthy looking skin...

Rosehip Oil
Are you looking for something that can help the appearance of your skin and even reverse damage such as wrinkling and pigmentation? Rosehip oil is the perfect natural solution. Read on to learn more.

Rosemary
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is a herb of Mediterranean origin that is generally used for seasoning soups, stews, meat and fish. The essential oil of this aromatic herb is also used in cosmetic products such as skin toners.

Skin & Scars
Skin is an extremely versatile organ, which covers your entire body.

Skin Care - What to Avoid
Choosing the right skin care products for you can be a daunting task, what with thousands of products and a multitude of brand names from which to choose. Due to insufficient knowledge about the true nature of cosmetic ingredients, your choice of a s...

Skin Spots
The brown discolouration of the skin that appears on your face, hands and other exposed areas are variously known as age spots, sun spots or liver spots. Skin spots are clusters of the dark skin pigment melanin that form between the dermis and epide...

Spray Tan Safety
While it has been said that the safest tan is no tan at all, the popularity of spray tans has been skyrocketing due to the fact that people can get a healthy glow without having to go into the sun. But are spray tans truly a safe alternative?

Squeezing
Seeing an unsightly spot on your face just a day or two before a big event may tempt you to squeeze it. People tend to squeeze their spots thinking that releasing the tissue buildup underneath the skin may reduce the swelling and make the pimple go a...

The Skin
Skin is an extremely versatile organ, which covers your entire body. Skin is made up of three layers that consist of a thin outer layer or epidermis contains dead skin cells that are continually shed, as well as cells that produce melanin, which giv...

Types of Body Wraps
Body wraps are a common spa treatment that can serve a number of different functions. However, there are a wide range of wraps, so we’ve put together a guide to help you see which one is which.

Types of Facials
The facial is the most commonly known of all the spa treatments but with such a huge range available, how do you choose the one that is right for you? We’ve put together a guide to make the process a little easier.

Why Drink Water
Water is important to your body as it makes up about 60% of your body’s weight. Every system in your body needs water for proper function. If your body does not have enough water, you can become dehydrated and experience low energy levels.

Wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles on the face have always been regarded as signs of ageing. Most people accept wrinkles as inevitable, just like death and taxes, while a growing number resist the unsightly lines with skin products and invasive surgery.