Natural Remedies/Treatments for Eczema

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This is my journey from using steroid creams to treating eczema naturally. It is quite a long post. If you just want to see what I do now to treat my eczema (after much trial...

9 ways to make waxing less painful

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It’s that time of year – with the warmer weather here, it is time to get rid of your winter woolies! Don’t you love the feeling of your skin when it has been freshly waxed?...

Glycosaminoglycans and skin hydration

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are the body’s natural moisturisers. They are hydrophilic molecules that help to draw water into your skin and keep your skin hydrated. By holding moisture within our skin cells, they help to maintain...

Apple Cider Vinegar - A fantastic health tonic

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I have just started to take a teaspoon or two of apple cider vinegar in water every morning. It has numerous health benefits, like helping you to detox, aiding digestion and improving your skin. I...

What is Milia and What Causes It?

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Stubborn, unsightly and annoyingly hard to get rid of, milia are found in all ages.Babies (over 50% of them), kids and adults can all be affected. All races. Both sexes.They don’t discriminate. They generally affect the thin...

Is a Man's Skin Really Different?

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The skin on a man versus that on a woman is significantly different. The ability to grow a beard is just one obvious distinction among many others that are not so evident. From a structural...

The Ancient Art of Face Mapping

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We’re often left baffled by a sudden outbreak of spots concentrated in one area of the face. The ancient art of face mapping can help you identify the cause of your blemishes by splitting the...