When I hit puberty, like so many other adolescent girls, my skin began to rebel against me. I tried every old wives’ tale and skincare hack in the book. Toothpaste, peroxide, baking soda, and cold cream were regular ingredients in my acne-treating ... ( read original story ...)
Is skincare a SCAM? As a viral article questioning the necessity of facial products outrages the beauty community, dermatologists weigh in
We can't remember a time when applying products like sunscreen and moisturizer wasn't a thing, but thanks in part to social media, which has made sheet mask selfies and the creation of thriving virtual beauty communities possible, skincare is more popular ... ( read original story ...)
Let’s not make people feel dumb for enjoying skincare
Of course it is. It’s literally skin deep. It’s a concern with the outer bit of your body rather than charitable acts and philosophical conversations. But that doesn’t make it dumb, shame-worthy, or deserving of ridicule. You would hope that how ... ( read original story ...)
What is a Face Roller And Do You Need One?
“You are soothing facial muscles, which cause premature wrinkling when they are stressed.” Well, “there’s no science,” says dermatologist Dr. Monica Li at Vancouver’s Project Skin MD. But there’s a reason you might see some benefits, like ... ( read original story ...)
Face yoga: Anti-ageing exercises to make you look younger
[Read more: Kate Middleton’s facialist reveals how to tackle mature skin like a royal pro] So don’t worry if you still haven’t quite mastered the Downward Dog or Warrior pose - this type of yoga is all about the face. Cited as a natural alternative ... ( read original story ...)
Try this skincare regimen to weather the winter
To say the Canadian winter is harsh would be putting it mildly. In the war on winter-induced dryness, exposed skin is our front line of defence. Come February, however, our epidermal soldiers are battle weary. "We're all in trauma mode," says Charmaine ... ( read original story ...)
12 Reasons Your Skincare Regime No Longer Works
When you first started in on your skincare regime, remember how great the results were? You glowed, your face was clear, your eyes seemed brighter and, overall, you looked healthier. And you loved it. Lately, that's changed. What's happened? There are lots ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 Benefits Of An All-Natural Beauty Routine
I have always believed that plants and fruits that grow in the tropics are the most beneficial for the skin; they are closer to the equator, which gives them an abundance of sunlight, making the produce the most nutritious around. I grew up in tropical ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey & Turmeric: Why Beauty Is Going Natural & Homemade
On my WhatsApp group chat there’s a friend who is so evangelical about apple cider vinegar that I call her ‘Aunty ACV’ thanks to her consistent wisdom about how it's changed her (skincare) life – and how it could change mine, too. Whether it’s a ... ( read original story ...)