Posted on Dec 01
What causes flaky skin?
Here’s an article explaining some of the reasons why skin gets flakey. If your skin changes or if you are worried about the flakey-ness (is that a word? You know what I mean!) of your skin, head to your GP
for a diagnosis.
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THE body constantly renews the skin, making more skin cells as the top layer...
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Posted on Nov 29
Protect your skin for summer
The harsh southern sun can wreak havoc with our skin, making us look so much older than our years,
so it’s important to protect it from harmful UV rays.
What’s your skin type?
Most skin types fall into one of four categories: dry, normal, oily or combination. Skin type is determined
by the amount of oil secreted — and...
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Eat your way to great skin
Want to improve the overall appearance and health of your body? We asked dietitian Kathleen Alleaume
of The Right Balance consultancy for her top tips.
You need: Anti-oxidants, such as vitamins A, C and E.
Why? They aid skin repair and help to create a denser, more cushioned appearance.
Found in: Fruit and vegetables, including berries, oranges, red grapes,...
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Posted on Oct 11
Are Fish Oil Supplements Good for the Skin?
Fish oil is often touted as essential to good joint health so it’s interesting to see that it’s considered beneficial for skin too! Do you take supplements for your skin’s well-being? Let us know!
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Q: I’ve heard that fish oil supplements with their omega-3 fatty acids are good for the skin. Is that true?
A: Absolutely. Fish...
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Posted on Oct 05
5 foods for healthy skin
All the foods on this list are definitely on my grocery list – yes even broccoli! What foods do you eat that do you good? Share them here with us!
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YOU can invest half your paycheck in serums and creams – even splurge on dermal fillers and pricey facials – but none of it will get...
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Posted on Oct 04
Lupus – discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE)
Here’s an article giving us the basics on what Lupus is. Do you (or someone you know) suffer from Lupus? What are your skin tips?
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DISCOID lupus erythematosus (DLE) is a chronic skin condition that appears as reddened and round scaly patches that tend to develop in sun-exposed areas such as the face and hands. Sometimes,...
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Makeup mistakes that make you look old!
We have a myriad of makeup choices these days so it’s not hard to understand why it’s hard to let go of an old tried and tested and experiment with something new. Maybe this spring is just the time for it?! Let us know if you have updated your beauty bag recently!
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IT’S not called a...
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Posted on Sep 28
by QV Skincare in Featured, Featured Article, Latest News, Make-Up, QV Face, Skincare
The beauty product shelf-life guide
This article is a good guide to researching the self-life of those products tucked away down the back of your bathroom cupboard, which of course if probably where you shouldn’t have stored it in the first place!
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IF you have bathroom clutter, you have a lot of ineffective products that you’d be better off without. So,...
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Eat for healthy skin, hair and nails
To achieve healthy skin, hair and nails it pays to fuel your body with the right combo of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Are all these 6 foods on your shopping list? What helps your skin, hair and nails?
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YOU really are what you eat, so if you want glowing skin, shiny hair and strong nails you...
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Posted on Sep 14
Researchers Discover Tanning Addiction is Very Real
Does this article change your mind about tanning salons? Share your thoughts with us!
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NOT to compare using tanning beds to using hard drugs or anything, but…oh, what the hell? That’s exactly what scientists are doing after the recent release of a study that found people who regularly bake under UV lights experience similar brain activity...
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