Why stress is bad for your mind and complexion

We all know that stress is bad for us; you just have to think about how you feel when you are under too much pressure! While stress can have a negative effect on our moods, however, it can also take its toll on our complexion as well. There are a …

Tanning is out, alabaster is in!

Award-winning actress Julianne Moore is known for her alabaster complexion, and as the dangers of tanning become more widely recognised, the trend for pale skin is on the rise. The actress has been quoted as saying that she habitually chooses to walk on the shady side of the street in …

Taking care of tanned skin

If, despite all the hype, an alabaster complexion just isn’t you; you may want to get a healthy sun-kissed glow this summer. If you don’t want to bother with fake tan products and want the real thing, then you will have to make sure that you take precautions and minimise …

Getting the best out of fake tan

If you are opting for fake tan this year as a safer alternative to tanning, then you will need to make sure that you prepare your skin first. Rough, dry skin will not absorb products evenly and when you are applying tanning products, the result can be patchy and uneven. …

Are your cosmetics doing more harm than good?

Makeup offers us an easy and effective way to enhance our appearance, concealing imperfections and enhancing our facial features. Choosing the wrong type of products, however, can do more harm than good and can undo all the good that a thorough skin care routine does for your complexion. Many cosmetics …