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The Glass Skin Ideal: How to Achieve Flawless, Radiant Skin

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Glass skin is a skincare goal that has become increasingly popular in recent years. This Korean beauty trend refers to a complexion that is smooth, flawless, and translucent, like glass. It is characterized by a dewy glow, even skin tone, and a lack of blemishes. There are many factors that contribute to achieving glass skin, including genetics, diet, and lifestyle. However, there are also a number of skincare products and treatments that can help to improve the appearance of the skin and achieve a more glass-like finish. Here are some tips for achieving glass skin: Hydration is key. The skin needs to be properly hydrated in order to look its best. Drink plenty of water throughout the day and use hydrating skincare products, such as serums and moisturizers. Exfoliate regularly. Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin cells and reveal the fresh, new skin underneath. This can help to improve skin texture and radiance. Use targeted treatments. If you have specific skin concerns, such as acne or hyperpigmentation, you may want Continue Reading

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What to do in town when you have too much time?

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Have you ever had too much time in between your appointments? Now you are just loitering around town with nothing to do. Window shopping around town seems mundane given that you are there at least once every week. What now? Where can you go? What can you do? As someone who is way too experienced with this, I’ve curated a list of things you can do to occupy yourself.   Pamper yourself Since you have plenty of time to kill, why not use the time to pamper yourself? Go for a facial to cleanse your skin and minimize your pores for a clearer complexion. Additionally, you can try out the new Fabu-lash treatment offered by SW1 Clinic which promotes the growth of your lashes. Watch this video by them to see what goes on during the quick 15 minutes treatment. There is also a 1 for 1 treatment at the OUE Downtown Gallery branch from now till the end of July! Grab this opportunity and book your appointment now!   Treat Continue Reading

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How to be a ‘Reverse Catfish’

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Have you heard of the term ‘reverse catfish’? A reverse catfish is someone who looks better in real life than in photos. No doubt, one aspect of looking good is to have clear skin. With countless Instagram filters, photo pre-sets and photo editing apps available to enhance your looks virtually, it is not easy to look better than you do in photos. So how do you be better-looking than your online self, especially when you are dealing with acne? Individuals who have acne often face issues with having blemishes and textured skin. The Instagram filters do a great job at smoothing out your face. The photo pre-sets casts complementary shadows on your face. The photo editing apps help cover up your zits. What should we do? The key to this is to have a good skincare routine. Having quality skincare products would definitely play a big part in your journey to having flawless skin. Especially with acne-prone skin, it is important to keep your face clean, treat your spots and Continue Reading

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Maskne Is The New Pandemic Acne And You Shouldn’t Learn To Live With It

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Not all acne is the same. The coronavirus era has seen a new type of acne emerge – maskne. According to doctors, maskne is actually a kind of acne mechanica – acne that forms due to skin irritation from pressure, heat and rubbing against skin, or simply when skin isn’t exposed to air as it should, developing roughness, clogging pores and getting acne-like (painful) bumps with continuing irritation. But there’s more. The prolonged friction from mask wearing can break down the skin barrier which normally protects the skin against bacteria and seals hydration within skin. There are a few ways to tell if what you have is maskne. If it’s along areas of mask contact, such as the cheeks, the lower half of your face – in more severe cases the acne can look like a diaper rash in the mask area. The acne would look like little white bumps. MASKNE TREATMENTS Under normal circumstances, if something is giving you acne, you remove it and the acne should go away Continue Reading

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7 Thing You Should Know About Effective Hand Sanitizing

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So all of a sudden, we’ve plunged into bad (and scary) times. Within a span of 5 months, we went from recording coronavirus infections from China to the rest of the world. Experts say that one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones is to wash your hands with soap and water whenever possible. But if soap and water are not available, a hand sanitizer will at least help reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission in the community. Here is a guide for effective hand sanitizer use./   1. You Should Use Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizers The effective concentration of an alcohol sanitizer is 60% and above. Sanitizers with lower alcohol concentrations, or non-alcohol sanitizers may merely reduce the growth of germs but not kill them. 2. They Do Not Eliminate All Types Of Germs Soap and water are still the most effective at removing some types of germs, such as Clostridium difficile, norovirus. While alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be effective as well, most people may Continue Reading