Posted on Sep 07
Jaw-dropping reasons to stay out of the sun
In a climate like ours in Australia, it never hurts to brush up on why sun protection is good for us all!
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SO you think getting a real tan every now and then is okay? Think again. Skincare guru Jan Marini lists some of the top reasons to rethink frolicking in the sun.
Reason 1. As much...
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Posted on Sep 06
What is shingles?
I’ve heard people refer to having shingles, but thankfully never had them myself (although am probably at risk as I did have chickenpox as a child!). Learn more about Shingles below. Have you had them?
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SHINGLES affects a staggering 1 in 5 people, but do you know what it is?
It’s red, itchy and can be incredibly...
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Posted on Sep 02
Do other people notice my blemishes?
Do you feel like you need to stick your head in a paper bag when breakouts occur? Blemishes can certainly take up a lot of our thinking time – how to treat them, how to cover them up! Does having acne/pimples make you self-conscious?
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IF you ever want to hide your head in a paper bag...
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Easy health tips for a more beautiful you!
Do you incorporate any of these 5 easy steps in your life? Do you feel that you are healthier for it?!
Share your healthy tips with us!
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LIFE is all about living long and being happy and healthy right? We all try hard every day to exercise, eat well, cleanse, tone and moisturise, not to smoke, lower...
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Binge drinking destroying our looks
Are you concerned about what your drinking habits are doing to your looks? Share your thoughts with us!
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WOMEN, it seems, are more concerned about the impact alcohol has on their looks than they are about their health. A study carried out by the UK charity discovered that two out of five women worried about their...
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Posted on Aug 23
How safe is that salon procedure?
Beauty procedures that seem so straight forward can come with some risk, so as this article suggests
it’s worth finding out a bit more and doing a bit of research before you book that appointment.
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WHEN Alexandra Spunt went for a keratin hair treatment at a Los Angeles salon two years ago, she hoped to walk out...
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Posted on Aug 17
Skin and ageing
Here’s the low down on your skin and ageing with some tips to help your skin look it’s best for it’s age!
Do you do all the things it lists? Share your own tips with us here.
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WITH menopause, reduction of the female hormone oestrogen causes a drop in levels of collagen, the skin’s scaffolding. Elasticity and...
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Posted on Aug 16
Milia
Little white bumps around your eyes or eyelids? Milia. Another curve ball our skin can throw at us! Here’s an article explaining the why’s and wherefores. If you are worried though about any lumps that appear on your face, head to your GP for a check up – asap!
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What are milia?
Milia are small, white (or...
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Posted on Aug 10
Restoring dry skin
If you suffer dry skin, your mantra should be ‘moisturise, moisturise, moisturise’! And as this article explains, the older our skin gets, the drier it becomes, so if you haven’t started to moisturise like crazy now, get to it and banish that dry skin away!
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HAVE you noticed your skin getting drier as the years progress?...
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Posted on Aug 05
Full lips are the key to youth
AN Angelina-style pout will help you defy your years, a new international study has found.
According to the researchers, women with fuller lips appear younger, even if their skin is wrinkled or their hair lacks lustre, the UK’s Sunday Times reported.
The study was conducted by researchers at seven universities around the world, who analysed the faces
of...
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