Mix lemon juice, sugar and warm water together in a small bowl. Massage mixture evenly onto a freshly washed face, paying careful attention to any dry spots. Rinse with lukewarm water, until scrub is fully removed. Splash face with icy water. The best part ... ( read original story ...)
These New Rubber Face Masks Will Take You Back To Chemistry Lab
Sam Sasso, beauty assistant "Despite the fact that it's insanely cold out, I've been foolishly neglecting my skin-care routine these last few weeks — and my face is drying out at an alarming rate as a result. I figured the Hydro Shot, which has ... ( read original story ...)
These Beauty Products Are Like Instagram Filters For Your Face
If you, like us, have ever wished your skin looked as luminous as it does through an Instagram filter, you’re not alone. In fact, makeup brands have tapped into our Insta-obsession, creating products meant to leave our skin looking poreless ... ( read original story ...)
Woman with huge cancerous mole on her face is undergoing skin-stretching treatment
Xiao Yan’s skin is being stretched so new tissue can be grown (Picture: AsiaWire) A young woman born with a giant cancerous mole on her face is undergoing life-saving treatment which involves her skin being stretched over egg-like balloons. Xiao Yan ... ( read original story ...)
Facial masks part 3: Achieving premiumisation and sustainability
Following the success of the skin care favourite, we continued our conversation with Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, on how the sector developed in 2017 and what’s in store for 2018. Facial masks ... ( read original story ...)
Facial masks in 2017 part 2: The sheet mask segment grabs share
As the “birthplace of the sheet mask” , Asia has now gained the title of the “world’s largest sheet mask innovator” . Europe is lagging behind and makes up 16% of this total. The US has even less of an impact in the skin care sector, sitting ... ( read original story ...)
Cuban boy dies after surgery to remove basketball-sized facial tumour
A 14-year-old boy from Cuba who underwent surgery in Florida to remove a 4.5-kg (10-lb) tumour from his face has died. Emanuel Zayas suffered from a rare condition called polyostotic fibrous dysplacia, which causes certain bones to become soft. The ... ( read original story ...)
‘Face yoga’ just might reduce signs of ageing. Here’s how it works
Smile again to lift those cheek muscles up!" I'm attempting to do "the cheek lifter". It's one of 32 facial exercises that make up this so-called facial workout, also known as "face yoga". The exercise program, like others of its ilk, promises to "erase ... ( read original story ...)
Five face fixers to tackle your skin concerns from shifting shine to fighting lines
FORGET using one so-so face product and treat all your skin sins at once by using five fab fixers! We've rounded up the best face masks to give your skin a boost this winter. As soon as winter hits, we get a double dose of bad weather and a fading glow. ( read original story ...