I have just come back from France where I went to investigate the latest skincare trends. I visited dozens of beauty salons, department stores, pharmacies, concept stores, health food stores – you name it! I talked to so many skincare professionals who were all so happy to share their local industry knowledge with me. So, here is my repor...

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Coconut oil comes from the meat or kernel of coconuts, which are the fruits of the coconut palm. For generations, in the Pacific Islands in particular, coconut oil has been used as a staple remedy for many illnesses and ailments (including bronchitis, toothache, ulcers and constipation) and, also, because of its cosmetic benefits. With the em...

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Top 5 New Year Beauty Resolutions. Are you commiting to these? 1- Practice good daily skincare basics that includes cleansing, moisturising and using a sunscreen Using quality skin care products can prevent the occurrence of many common skin problems as well as skin cancer, and even delay skin ageing. The good news is that you do not nee...

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1- Get your skin assessed regularly by a skin specialist who can select the right skincare prescription for your skin type and condition2- Stay away from the sun and/or use a sunscreen daily to prevent photoageing from occurring3- Exercise daily to improve blood circulation to your skin 4- Sleep well so as to allow your skin to repair and regene...

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Looking flawless by your wedding day is not difficult; it just requires a little planning. Follow this 16 steps PLAN save yourself a lot of stress and angst, and make this time of your life fun-filled and special. THREE MONTHS BEFOREHAND 1- Consult with a few beauty and hair salons and select the one that suits your needs and the ones ...

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We all know that fruits and vegetables are essential for our skin, as they provide our bodies with a wide variety of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants and enzymes − all needed to ensure optimum health and glow. Most national health organisations recommend that adults eat at least five kinds of vegetable ...

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What are the effects of the sun on the skin? While we need some sun to be healthy and feel good (the sun is our primary source of Vitamin D, and it is needed for our body’s calcium absorption so we have stronger bones), excessive sun exposure can have a serious negative impact on our skin. UV radiation from the sun is divided into three b...

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Facial masks can make a noticeable difference to the way our skin looks, improving it greatly. In order to achieve positive results, it is important that one knows how to select the appropriated formulation for your skin. Depending on their ingredients, masks can achieve a broad variety of effects, including purifying, soothing, healing, hydrat...

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Bonjour! Today's blog is to help you understand what Skin is and how it works. It is a little dry but part of the fundamental knowledge needed to learn how to care for this very important part of ourselves. It is our largest organ It is a sheet-like structure It extends over a surface area of about 2 meters It makes up about 15% of o...

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The skin is our largest organ and the food we eat can greatly influence how it behaves and looks. A great way to improve the state of our skin is not only to rely on good quality skincare, but also to have a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Indeed, fruits and vegetables are the most nutrient dense of all foods and contain highly beneficial co...

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