Year: 2019

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5 Non-Laser Skin Whitening Options That Actually Work

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Is there such a thing as being born with good skin? If you’ve always wanted fairer or brighter-looking skin without having to go through the hassle of a laser treatment, here are some options that you might want to try.   1. ILLUMINATE Injectable skin whitening products injected into the body often promise to lighten the skin, but there is an overall lack of evidence that they work, and they might not even be safe. If you want to brighten your skin, even out skin tone and eliminate unwanted pigmentation, try Illuminate, a clinical-grade spa therapy that uses pure tranexamic acid and concentrated vitamin C to prime your complexion for a fresher look.   2. LED RED LIGHT Not to be confused with the laser, this is light therapy that was originally intended for wound healing and post-surgery scars. Until they found coincidental skin rejuvenation. Cells in the dermis converts light energy into fuel for the cell to produce collagen and elastin like one would do normally in their twenties. Continue Reading

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5 Things That Are Aging Your Skin Faster

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Everyone wants to age gracefully (when the time comes), but do you have some habits that could actually be quietly accelerating your skin’s aging process? Here is a guide to help you check against lifestyle and some environmental aggressors that could be wrecking your long-term beauty plan instead.   1. NOT APPLYING SUNSCREEN The truth is, no one likes wearing sunscreen. Physical sunscreens that contain zinc oxide tend to leave a white cast on the skin, whereas some chemical sunscreens can become comedogenic for certain types of skin. Moreover, the effects of sun exposure such as loss of elasticity, wrinkles, pigmentation are usually not immediately apparent (unless you had a big bad sunburn). However, if you knew that up to 80% of the signs of skin aging are due to sun exposure, would you start re-thinking the sunscreen? Yes? We thought so.   2. NOT PROTECTING YOUR SKIN FROM ENVIRONMENTAL FREE RADICALS These are things you can’t spot with the naked eye like dirt, but it doesn’t mean they are Continue Reading

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Oral Acne Medication Or Acne Treatments: Why Should You Choose?

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If you thought acne is only a teenage thing, you are wrong. And while it is easy for your clear skinned friends to brush negative psychosocial effects of acne as “vanity”, anyone suffering from acne will probably be able to attest to the self-esteem issues that this condition brings. If you are like the millions out there who try to figure out their own acne treatments, it can get really overwhelming. There are topicals, oral acne medication and acne laser treatments, which one is best for you? We teach you the approach to beating acne, backed by hard science.   INFLAMMATORY VERSUS NON-INFLAMMATORY ACNE There are probably many terms you’ve probably come across, forget them. Acne can be simply classified as inflammatory, or non-inflammatory. Inflammatory acne are zits that are red and painful, whereas non-inflammatory ones are not, and includes comedones. Bacterial infections are commonly related to inflammatory acne. Some experts believe that all acne is hormonal, and treatment involves reviewing the appearance of cysts, pattern of appearance and other Continue Reading

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5 Things You Are Doing That Are Making Your Acne Worse

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So you are going through difficult times with your skin and no matter what you do, the zits just don’t go away? Treating acne breakouts can be tricky. Amongst the millions of skincare products the claim to be useful, getting your breakouts to stop could be as simple as revisiting your skincare routine to make sure you are not aggravating the situation instead.   1. YOU ARE APPLYING THE WRONG MAKEUP You might be applying all the right anti-acne products, but one of the biggest letdowns when it comes to treating breakouts is using the wrong makeup. Swap out these for non-comedogenic makeup with far less chances of clogging and infecting those zits. 2. YOU ARE NOT CLEANSING YOUR SKIN CORRECTLY Contact with your cleanser and water is not quite the recommended cleansing routine for skin prone to breakouts, especially if you also apply makeup. Massage your salicylic acid cleanser into your skin for approximately half a minute before rinsing it off thoroughly.   3. YOU ARE APPLYING TOO MANY Continue Reading

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This Is How You Are Going To Get A Flatter Tummy

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Tired of all the advice that doesn’t do much to flatten the stubborn belly? Try these solid tips. 1. LIMIT YOUR CARB INTAKE Say “yes” to proteins and “less” to refined carbs if you want to tackle stubborn belly fat. Studies have shown that the latter is linked to increased belly fat, while fruits and vegetables were linked to the converse.   2. TAKE PROBIOTICS No one admits that their stubborn tummy bulge is due to poop (and gas), and then realize how much better they look once they’ve had their bowel movements regulated. Try detoxing with Daily Cleanse, an all-natural bowel regulator which helps ensure you are bloat-free.   3. FREEZE AWAY STUBBORN BELLY FAT It’s a misfortunate, but women are more prone to storing fat in some parts of the body. And if you thought stubborn fat is only found in people who do not exercise, well, you couldn’t be more wrong. These unsightly pockets of fat that just refuse to go plaque women who exercise regularly too. Continue Reading