One of the great things about modern cosmetic treatment research is its willingness to embrace new techniques, as well as finding new ways to use old ones. By now Botox is a well-known name and, for most people, needs little explaining. Simply put, it’s a protein extract that is most commonly injected into the skin to […]
Ladies, this blog entry is strictly for you. We all know that because of aging certain processes of the body slow down, for example as the years go by it starts to produce less estrogen and collagen. We are all familiar with the fact that less collagen means less elasticity in the skin, so wrinkles […]
During the twentieth century, life expectancy rose dramatically among the world’s wealthiest populations, from around 50 to over 75 years. This increase can be attributed to a number of factors, including improvements in public health, nutrition and medicine. Vaccinations and antibiotics greatly reduced deaths in childhood, and fewer people smoke. During the Roman Empire, Romans […]
In the past hundred years the World around us has changed drastically. Everything is much faster and keeping up with the increased speed can be a real struggle. There are quite a few things that are hard to avoid even if we are conscious. And on the the top of this list stands stress. Who […]
There are lots of reasons why people would like to lose weight. The main reasons for most of us is for the obvious health benefits, and to be more satisfied by what we see in the mirror. This doesn’t need much of an explanation, everything is easier if we feel better in our skin. But […]
Life is all about balance. They say that one can live a happy life by balancing work and fun, family and friends, saving and splurging… But what can make you truly happy: is being healthy. So balance is also a key when it comes to healthy eating and your body’s pH levels. Understanding the importance […]
I believe for many of us, our teenage years were a confusing era. It’s not easy to handle the hormonal changes that we go through during this period. As well as the body changing, it usually causes most of us to have more greasy hair and spots showing up. I remember how annoyed I used […]
My best friend and I have had freckles since I can remember, but we always related to them really differently. She always hated hers and I always loved mine. Summer is my favorite season and would bring out my freckles relatively quickly when sunbathing, giving my skin a sun-kissed glow. My feelings about the pigmentation […]
Remember when you were little and all the elderly in your family loved to pinch your cheeks? They snapped right back into place. That’s because in your early years, your body produces large amounts of elastin and collagen proteins that give skin its elastic quality. As we get older, the levels of collagen and elastin […]
When it comes to my facial skin, I’m my own worst critic. Looking into the mirror under the glare of the light, I notice every blemish and pore, every red patch and pit. I have quite a rigorous beauty regime including regular facials, masks and moisturizing. I drink plenty of water, eat well and exercise […]