How To Revitalize Skin Using Supercharged Lasers

BY LISA WILLIAMS   Long before the birth of skin renewal lasers, Cleopatra already had science on her side, taking milk baths which contained lactic acid to exfoliate and rejuvenate skin, dead sea salts for its mineral healing properties, honey for its hydrating properties and many more. Today we have medical technology on our side, using supercharged lasers to resurface the skin, effectively plumping up skin and erasing away spots, fine lines and wrinkles. But if you thought only those with problem skin needed lasers, that’s where you are wrong. Lasers now come in wavelengths which also target dyschromia or uneven skin tone and also brightens skin, resulting in the coveted dewy photoshop effect. We speak to Dr Kenneth Lee, who founded The Sloane Clinic 15 years ago and now, helms the 8000 sqft large SW1 Clinic. Read More: Drink Up! the Fountain of Youth Found

Proven Tricks That Make Any Diet Work Better

So maybe some of you can relate to the kind of frustration I have with the 5 odd kilos or so that has proven impossible to shed with any kind of exercise or diet. And I am pretty sure I haven’t been slack about things – I even clean my own house quite regularly, thinking perhaps that extra bit of a meaningful workout might just result in me getting that flatter stomach and smaller waist.   CAN WE TARGET AND BURN OFF STUBBORN FAT? I came across a fitness magazine one day and there was this article about targeting stubborn fat and spot reduction. The article wrote that it was impossible to target fat localized in a particular area only. The theory was that we burn fat all over and it was impossible to concentrate fat burning efforts in one place. That is actually incorrect. To burn fat, it needs to be released from the cell i.e. lipolysis. Stubborn fat is stubborn because it releases fat more slowly, and it Continue Reading

The Real Reason Why Korean Celebs Have Slimmer faces

BY LISA WILLIAMS You’ve indulged a little, and it’s bloating up your face. Or perhaps you just have a naturally round or squarish face shape that makes you look pudgier than you really are. These tips that will make you look thinner instantly – sans diet and exercise! – may sound like the rare unicorn in the beauty world, but they’re REAL. So should the water start to rise, we’re definitely bringing them on the ark…  

Ageless Hands – Why This Is Now The Rejuvenation Trend To Follow

In the world of cosmetic rejuvenation, rejuvenation can mean treatments off the face. Treatments to look younger are no longer limited to the face, as people tackle areas of the body now too which give away telltale signs of their age far too soon. After years of caring for the face, the neglect in these areas of the body can be glaring. Off-face filler rejuvenation has been done for the neck, breasts and even the non-surgical butt lift, but here’s what you probably never imagined – fillers to make your hands look younger. Read More: Beauty Vitamin – Eat It, or Wear It?   PLUMP HANDS A SIGN OF YOUTH     In this case, having your hands full is a good thing. The hands are probably one of the most used yet most neglected parts of our body. It is exposed to harmful UV rays, which causes premature skin aging. With age, we lose collagen and elastin, causing the skin to lose its elasticity. Aged hands have skin that Continue Reading

A Glow Getter’s Tip To Perfect Skin

Ever wondered why some women look so radiant even without makeup? Is flawless, dewy-looking skin too much to ask for? Trying to get your skin glowing can be a never-ending task, here are 5 ways to get started.   1. DIY HOME MASKS WITH TUMERIC     Tumeric is the secret prized condiment in certain parts of Asia not just for its flavour. Make your own skin whitening face mask with this formula to even out skin tone. Do it once every 2 – 3 days until the natural glow of your skin is restored. Tip: get good quality tumeric and not those made with synthetic colours. 2 teaspoons of honey 2 teaspoons of milk ½ teaspoon of tumeric Read More: Eat for Your Body Type. Here’s How.   2. TRY AN ADENOSINE-ENRICHED ESSENCE   Do you sometimes wish you had Cinderella’s fairy godmother? Well, we found a cosmetic doctor who could called that! The SW1 Shop is the brainchild of the founder of the SW1 Clinic, Dr Low Chai Continue Reading