Face Care
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Do Facial Exercises Really Work?
You’ve probably already heard about facial exercises or facial yoga but do facial exercises really work or are they just some crazy fad that many people have fallen for? I actually have a serious interest in this topic because if they’re anywhere near as effective as some people claim they are, then I for one would like to know more about them. They’re not even a new concept, in fact, the likes of facial yoga have been around for many centuries but it’s only really taken off in the last decade due to its celebrity following. With the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston singing its praises, you can…
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Best Sunscreens Of 2018
We all know the importance of sun protection especially if we want to avoid premature aging skin so with the summer well and truly upon us, it’s time to check out the best sunscreens of 2018. So whether you’re looking for a physical, chemical or hybrid product (if you’re unsure of what the difference is then you can read about that here), the following list includes a combination of all three. There are many of us who don’t really give sunscreen that much thought and tend to just pick up the best bargain we can find with a decent SPF rating but when you consider how important it really is,…
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The Best Peptides For Skin – The Ones To Look Out For
Have you ever wondered what peptides were all about in the skincare world and what the best peptides for skin were? There’s a serious amount of them out there and each one comes with its own seriously complicated name that only a cosmetic chemist could appreciate but what exactly are they and which ones are the most popular in skincare products? Chances are that you’re probably already using a product that contains peptides in some shape or form but if you’re not then they really are worth considering as an added addition to your skin routine. What Are Peptides So I’m going to try and write this in the simplest…
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Chemical Sunscreen Vs Physical Sunscreen – What’s The Difference
It’s that time of year again when sun protection is more important than ever but have you ever wondered what the difference is between chemical sunscreen vs physical sunscreen and if one is better than the other? I know I certainly have so I decided to look into it further to find out what the difference was between each one and how they compared to each other. In fact, just to complicate things even further there are also hybrid products that use a combination of both physical and chemical elements all in the one product. So the next question becomes, do you know what kind of sunscreen you’re currently using…
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Manuka Doctor Apinourish Restoring Night Cream Review
The Manuka Doctor Apinourish Restoring Night Cream is a product that I tried quite some time ago but for some strange reason, I never got around to writing a full-length review on it. It’s kind of crazy really because even to this day it’s one of the most effective night creams I’ve ever tried. At the time when I first started using it, I was also trying out two other products from the Apinourish age-defying range so I decided to do a review of all three of them together. But to be honest the brief review on each product just didn’t do enough to express how truly effective these products…
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Argan Oil vs Coconut Oil – Which One Is Best For Skin and Hair
Argan oil vs coconut oil, which one would you choose for skin and hair? Maybe you like them both and use them for different purposes but is one better than the other or do they both have their place for different reasons? I personally like them both but I also use them for different areas of the body and one is used more sparingly than the other for reasons I’ll explain further on. They’re both seriously beneficial when it comes to skin and hair care but unfortunately one may be more problematic than the other. So let’s look at the pros and cons of each one and why they may…
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Korean 10 Step Skin Care Routine – It’s Not As Extensive As You Might Think
The Korean 10 step skincare routine has become an extremely popular practice if you have the patience and the time to do it. There’s no denying that Korean women have some of the most flawless skin in the world and when you realise the extent of their skincare routines, you start to understand why. So seeing as I like to experiment when it comes to skincare, I thought it would be interesting to give this routine a try and see if it would make any kind of substantial difference to my skins appearance. I decided to dedicate a full week to it because honestly, it sounded pretty exhausting. I figured…
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Best Micellar Cleansing Water – The Top Picks
I don’t know about you but I love micellar cleansers, they’re quick, they’re gentle and they’re extremely effective but what is the best micellar cleansing water? There’s certainly no shortage of them out there to choose from but there are a few that stand out more than the others and one, in particular, that seems to be a serious firm favourite. But if you’re new to micellar cleansers and wondering why you should even consider one in the first place then there are several reasons why micellar cleanser are a beneficial addition to your skincare regime. With their no-rinse formula, they’re just as convenient and effective as face wipes but…
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Alguronic Acid Benefits And Side Effects – The Relatively New Skincare Ingredient
If you’re a follower of the Algenist brand then you’ve more than likely come across their patented breakthrough skincare ingredient Alguronic acid but what exactly is it and what kind of Alguronic acid benefits can you expect if you add it to your skincare routine? Are there any Alguronic acid side effects and where did this so-called super anti-ageing ingredient come from? As Alguronic acid is still a relatively new skincare ingredient, the data on it is pretty sparse so I had to search quite long and hard to find any good information about it. Alguronic acid has actually only been around for about seven or so years so the…
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Foreo Vs Clarisonic – The Battle Of The Cleansing Brushes
If you’re into your facial cleansing gadgets then you’ve probably already faced the dilemma of Foreo vs Clarisonic and debated over which one you should pick. They’re both at the top of the cleansing brush market and they both do pretty much the same thing but is one more effective than the other. How do you decide which one to buy or if you’re already using one, should you switch to the other? It’s actually a very common question so me being me I had to try them both. I originally started out with the Clarisonic Mia 2 which I used and loved for quite a long time but when…