• is quercetin an effective antioxidant

    Quercetin in Skincare Products: How Effective Is It?

    Every skincare brand has its antioxidant darling. Caudalie has resveratrol (from grapes). Nivea has co-enzyme Q10. Korres has quercetin. Literally no one had heard of quercetin before Korres proudly showed off its name on all its skincare products. Now, it’s on everyone’s lips. Rumour has it, it can reduce wrinkles and make your skin firmer […]

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  • being skinny doesn't equal beautiful

    Being Skinny Doesn’t Mean Being Beautiful

    EDIT: 07/09/2014 I want to point out that I’m attacking the belief that we should be thin to the point of anorexia to be considered worthwhile individuals, not women who are naturally skinny. All body types are beautiful. Trying to change them to comform to someone else’s ideal of beauty isn’t. Can you be beautiful […]

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  • what age should you start exfoliating

    At What Age Should You Start Exfoliating?

    When did you start exfoliating? I started dabbling with scrubs when I was around 15. Every Sunday evening, I’d massage the grainy mixture all over my face, before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. The ritual made my skin softer than a baby’s. But I didn’t dare do it too often. You often hear that […]

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  • why use a face powder

    4 Reasons To Use Face Powders

    Are you using a face powder? For the longest time, I didn’t. I thought foundation was enough. Why would I waste my money on an unless powder that had the potential to make my face look cakey? And then I’d wonder why my foundation would disappear from my oily forehead after a few hours of […]

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  • elke von freudenberg beauty secrets interview

    Her Eyebrow Secrets: Interview With Brow Expert Elke Von Freudenberg

    “Never underestimate the power of a good brow.” – Elke Von Freudenberg The eyes are the window to the soul. But even the loveliest window needs a good, pretty frame. Beautifully shaped eyebrows can enhance your eyes, balancing your features and flattering your facial shape. On the other end, badly shaped brows can completely ruin […]

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