Posts tagged Beauty Info

Analyze This

Scientists are always trying to figure out the mathematical calculations for what constitutes a ‘perfectly proportioned’ face. Well, now you can analyze your own facial symmetry thanks to website Anaface.
Upload your photo and place some specific points on the image as per the instructions, then get your beauty rating.
It’s pretty brutal with it’s honesty, but [...]


Adult Acne Part Four

Adult acne is often thought of as a hormonal skin condition. This is because hormones are responsible for the maturation of the oil glands in our skin; when this goes wrong it can lead to oily skin and spots.
Throughout our lives there are times when our hormones can become unbalanced and wreak havoc on the [...]


Quick Definition: Nutraceutical

The term ‘nutraceutical’ was coined in 1989 by Dr Stephen DeFelice. It is an amalgamation of the two words ‘nutrition’ and ‘pharmaceutical’.
The term is fairly loose but describes any food supplement that has health benefits in addition to its nutritive value. It can also be used to describe a nutrient with drug-like properties, which is [...]


Daily Vitamins

You may be taking supplements to treat your body to vitamins from the inside out, but have you thought about adding some vitamin power to your skincare routine? They’re a powerful addition to moisturisers and serums, adding a number of benefits. Vitamin C is a strong anti-oxidant and repairs sun damage, whilst B vitamins promote [...]


Know Your Skin

Good skincare comes from knowing your personal skin type. Ever tried a beauty product which your friend raved about only to find it just doesn’t work for you? It’s more than likely down to the fact that you have different skin types.
It’s really important to know your skin type in order to assess the care [...]


The Doctor Can See You Now

You’ve no doubt heard of cosmeceuticals, the term has been flying around for a couple of years now, but do you know what it really means or what makes a beauty product a cosmeceutical?
The term itself is an amalgamation of the words ‘cosmetic’ and ‘pharmaceutical’ and it sums the products up pretty nicely. The name [...]