Last week, as I waited to pass a kidney stone, I had plenty of time to contemplate the things that really matter in life. If you’ve ever had the misfortune to pass a kidney stone, then you’ll know that it’s no walk in the park. The pain that accompanies a kidney stone is described by… Read more »
In recent years, the term cosmeceutical has come into its own. Many marketers are banking on the latest one to capture your imagination and become a best seller. What exactly is a cosmeceutical product, how is it different to a cosmetic and does it make sense for you? What The Regulations Say When it comes… Read more »
When it comes to skin care, there’s something to be said for individual variability which is why different people experience different results with the same skin care product. But did you know that how you apply your skin care products could influence the results you achieve? Most skin care products are a mixture of active… Read more »
A recent article found that the average woman’s cosmetics bag was four years out of date and warned of the health risks associated with these old goods. We are warned that beauty products, like food, do not last forever. They have shelf lives and once past their ‘best before’ dates, cosmetics are a haven for… Read more »
Celebrities love Dr Hauschka! And while the last reason anyone should add a skin care product to their own routine is because a celebrity endorses it, Martha Stewart or Jennifer Aniston waxing on about the benefits of Dr Hauschka does make us wonder if they know something that we don’t. It’s not surprising that the… Read more »
One of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries worldwide, the skin care benefits of Botox are well known. In addition to reducing brow furrows, Botox can benefit crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles and other wrinkles caused by repetitive facial motion. Turns out that it isn’t just women benefiting from Botox’s benefits. A recent article in the… Read more »
If you’ve done much flying, then you know how much havoc that being in the sky can play with your skin. The tightness and dryness that accompanies air travel is largely due to the low humidity found on most flights. Humidity is a measurement of the water vapor in the air, and on a plane,… Read more »
If you’ve been waking up finding that your face is sporting pillow creases caused by sleeping, then take heart, these creases tend to disappear within a couple of hours. Pillow creases are usually caused by a wrinkled pillowcase or skin that is pulled and creased over a period of time (as in sleep). However, if… Read more »
Like many of you, there are skin care products that I try and move on from. And, there are others that I try, which become firm favorites in my routine. Like a favorite pair of old pyjamas, the following products can almost always be found in my beauty arsenal: Sunscreen. Hardly surprising, I use sunscreen… Read more »
Like many of you, there are skin care products that I try and move on from. And, there are others that I try, which become firm favorites in my routine. Like a favorite pair of old pyjamas, the following products can almost always be found in my beauty arsenal: Sunscreen. Hardly surprising, I use sunscreen… Read more »
If you think I’m making this one up, think again – toilet seat dermatitis is a real condition. According to a recent article, the condition is one that has existed in medical textbooks, but not commonly seen until now. Harsh cleaning chemicals and exotic wooden toilet seats are thought to be the culprits. Many cases… Read more »
They say that you should always look to your mother (and grandmother) to determine how your skin will age. And there’s a reason for that. The way your skin ages is dependent to a large extent on your genetic make-up, also known as an intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factors (those things you have no control over)… Read more »
I recently tweeted about a myth that seems to be going around on the internet that advocates changing your pillowcase every 1 to 2 days in order to help reduce acne breakouts. Though I’m not sure how the myth surfaced, by my take, it advises behavior that borders on the obsessive. True, your head and… Read more »
When it comes to personal care products, there are as many varieties as there are people. And it makes sense, choosing a formulation or even a fragrance is a very personal matter. While scents come and go, one that always seems to stay in fashion (much like lavender, I think) is vanilla. From scented candles… Read more »
The arsenal of skin care products sitting on both our bathroom counter and beside my bed never ceases to amuse and astound my husband. You have to understand my skin care obsession, which I admit, does go beyond the ordinary. In addition to those skin care products that I can’t live without, there are those… Read more »