Hyper-pigmentation is the name given to those patches of skin that become darker than the surrounding tissue. Created by an increase in the localised production of melanin (the pigment that gives your skin its colour), hyper-pigmentation can be caused by a number of triggers: The sun. Our old enemy the …
The Beauty Shortlist is a blog dedicated to beauty products (as the name suggests) like many others. Its success has been such, however, that it has been long listed by Marie Claire for its 2012 Beauty Blog Awards and has been nominated as one of the ‘Best of the Bloggers’ …
Using a toner as part of your skin care routine can offer certain benefits for your complexion; using the wrong type for your skin can create problems, however. A good toner should reduce the appearance of pores and prepare the skin for moisturiser, but if you choose one that is …
Of course, it is always important to look after your skin and help it to look its best, but make-up and beauty trends for Spring and Summer 2012 put the emphasis firmly on beautiful skin. For many of us, this may be easier said than done, particularly if our budgets …
While cleansing your skin in the evening is an essential part of anyone’s skincare routine, removing eye make-up can often be neglected. It is, however, very important both for health of your eyes and that of the delicate skin around them: 1. The eyelid is lined with tiny glands that …
