There are not many places on our bodies which are not covered by some kind of hair. It is obvious on our scalp, armpits, legs, pubic area, arms and eyebrows, lids, the chest and face (on men). The Structure The part of the hair we can see is called the shaft. The shaft is connected [...]
Aromatherapy offers a natural alternative to commercial skin care products with the added benefit of being relatively inexpensive. You are able to mix and blend your own selection of essential oils to benefit your skin type perfectly. For Normal to Dry Skin Cleanse with the following blend – 10ml sweet almond oil, 5 drops of lavender oil. [...]
What does AHA stand for? AHA stands for alpha-hydroxy acid. This substance has exfoliating and skin-softening properties. There are different AHAs, including glycolic acid (found in fruit or sugar can), lactic acid (in milk and molasses) and citric acid (in citrus fruits). stands for alpha-hydroxy acid. This substance has exfoliating and skin-softening properties. There are different AHAs, [...]
To start off… Always cleanse, tone and moisturise your skin as described in our section on skin care. Additionally you do need to wear a 15+ sunscreen on top of your moisturiser. You can also buy moisturisers with sunscreen already in them. What you will need… Brushes – eye shadow brushes - to shade large [...]
In The Morning You will need - Cleanser Toner Face Moisturiser Eye Moisturiser Cotton wool balls or pads Select a cleanser that is suitable for your skin type. Remember just because skin care products are expensive, does not indicate that they are always more effective. Warm your cleanser between your hands and apply to your [...]
1. It is important to get yourself into a regular skin care routine (see our Fact Sheet on daily cleansing). Our skin is one of our best assets and should be looked after everyday. Your skin care routine need not be a long, tedious task, but one that suits your life. You also do not need [...]
The skin is our largest organ and protects us from the elements, shields against injury, yet allows us to move, it also helps regulate our internal temperature. It’s Structure The skin is made up of two important parts – the outer section – known as the epidermis and an underlying part called the dermis. [...]
These are veins that are swollen, lengthened and obvious just below the skin. What to look for prominent dark blue veins, especially in the legs and feet. your legs may ache Varicose veins are usually fairly obvious and bulge out from under your skin. They usually affect your legs. Varicose veins can be superficial or [...]
Sunburn is the inflammation of the skin caused by excessive exposure to sunlight What to look for pink or red colour on the skin, the skin also feels tender. itchy blisters. pain and irritation of the eye associated with overexposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight or other sources. Gone are the days when people go to [...]
Is a condition whereby the nail grows into the skin of the toe instead of over it. What to look for pain, swelling, and redness around a toenail, usually the big toe. Ingrown nails usually affect the toenails and can be very painful. People who have curved or thick nails are most susceptible, although anyone [...]