Here are 5 great Natural Skin remedies.. not just to eat, but to apply directly to your face. Try leaving these on, while you soak in the bath, and let the hot steam of the bath help work the mask into your skin. Once you wash off, you will feel 100% more alive.. skin included! […]
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How to make a Homemade Argan Oil Mask
Argan oil is the new buzz word in beauty these days. It’s on most shelves in pharmacies and even I have it in my “emergency beauty kit”. Heck it can be used for so many things – from the top of your head to the tip of your toes. Argan oil is the best source […]
My love for Argan Oil
It’s no secret. I love oils. And one of the oils that ranks high on my list, is the Argan Oil. It’s good for your skin, hair, etc .. and if you get the right sort, it is quickly absorbed too, and does not leave a yucky greasy layer. The active substances called triterpenoids that […]
5 Steps to having Gorgeous Skin
Is your skin dull and unexciting? Do you wish you had your neighbour’s or your friend kind of luminous skin? Well, fear not.. here are 5 simple ways to having Gorgeous skin, no matter what age you are… 1. Wear Sunscreen The sun is the main culprit for premature aging of the skin. A lifetime of […]
7 Tips for Bikini Holidays!
So.. your boyfriend proposes you go to Maldives for a holiday next month, or your mates decided to book Ko Samui for a hen party for your girlfriend. Aiks… You are not ready! You need to diet a little (so you look hot by the beach), shop for essential beach items, and oh yes, you […]
8 Skin Care Tips for Combination Skin
Having lived with combination skin all my life, it’s been challenging finding the right skin care. When you travel a lot, dehydration of the skin can certainly take its toll. Here are my 8 skin care tips, for Combination Skin: 1. Find the Balance Since there is an oily T zone for combination skin, striking […]
Does the best sunscreen also have the highest SPF?
SPF stands for sun protection factor. This is a measure of how well the sunscreen deflects UVB rays. Currently, there’s no standard for measuring UVA protection. Manufacturers calculate SPF based on how long it takes to sunburn skin that’s been treated with the sunscreen as compared with skin that hasn’t been treated with sunscreen. Theoretically, […]
10 Ways to Get Firmer, Younger Skin
Tired skin? Lackluster complexion? Here are 10 ways to speed up your skin’s cell function to reveal a youthful, glowing complexion! Each year we age a little more. That little black dress gets a little tighter, those skinny jeans fit a little less well. Our skin loses it’s glow, starts to sag and becomes sallow. You see, the […]
Top 5 Homemade Vegetable Facial Masks
Making your own facial peels are fun.. and easy! They cost less and you can do it, anytime your fridge is full of fruits that might expire. Facial peels help exfoliate dead skin cells, loosening and peeling them away while lifting dirt from pores and stimulating collagen production. The sky’s the limit once you get […]
Show your skin some love.. 5 Ways to do it right!
Looking beautiful and applying the perfect make up for the perfect occasion is something that every girl knows, or should know, like second nature. However, what goes on behind closed doors, when the make up is peeled off and the evening grown falls to the floor has far more significance and impact on our skin, than just […]