The thought of putting acid on our faces might not be the most appealing one, but hyaluronic acid is a common ingredient in the best beauty products around and is a powerful one at that. The body naturally produces hyaluronic acid and when used in beauty products can help to …
Last week we looked at why avocados are so good for you. Packed with many nutrients and vitamins, eating these super-fruits can make your skin glow, hair look glossy and help maintain a healthy weight. This week we are bringing you a number of easy to make, delicious to eat …
For most of us, citrus fruit is synonymous with summer and warm weather; who doesn’t enjoy a grapefruit for breakfast or a naughty Bucks Fizz on a special occasion at this time of year?! Citrus fruits are actually really beneficial for your health and can be especially useful in products …
Whilst relatively high in fat and calories, avocados are one the best foods you can eat. Not only are they delicious but they are also jam-packed with nutrients like Vitamin E, iron, potassium and niacin. Native of Central America, the main varieties of avocado include: The Hass with a thick, …
Stretch marks. Most of us have them, but no-one likes talking about them and we all do our best to cover them up. They’re a fact of life, caused by pregnancy, weight gain and subsequent weight loss, even muscle growth, and the tummy, buttocks, breasts and thighs are the areas …
Booking a holiday is easy; feeling like you are ready to get into a bikini can be another matter altogether. Many of us hesitate when stripping off in front of our partner or doctor, so it is little wonder that the thought of bearing pretty much all on the beach …
Unless you’re one of the very few people who is blessed with truly perfect skin, you’ll likely have your own set of daily struggles when it comes to your complexion. No-one gets this more than people who deal with the over-production of sebum – or oily skin, as most of …
We are constantly hearing about clean eating in the media but what does it actually mean? Well, it is a pretty simple concept that involves eating whole foods that are as close to nature as possible. It’s about eating more of the healthiest options available and less of the not-so-healthy …
Throughout history, there have been plenty of weird and wonderful beauty practices which have been adopted by people, many of which have foundations in science, others of which not so much! We thought we’d take a look back at the oddest traditions and have a go at suggesting some slightly …
Whilst we might think the best beauty products we own are safely stored in our bathroom cabinets, it could be you are actually missing a trick in the kitchen. It is very possible that a whole host of chemical-free, inexpensive beauty products are sitting in your cupboards and on your …