Vitamin D has a number of important functions; it helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body, both of which are needed to help keep bones and teeth healthy. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin so you don’t need it every day – any of the vitamin your body doesn’t need immediately [...]

We all want skin which radiates a healthy glow. The best way to achieve a luminous complexion is through good nourishment. According to Body Language, The UK Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Anti-Ageing this, beaming skin can be achieved by following the following steps. Eliminate processed foods from the diet, including high salt, sugar and [...]

Getting older is inevitable, but looking old before your time needn’t be. Why is it that some people age gracefully while others wrinkle prematurely? The following factors have something to do with it… Genes – they account for up to 40% of the reason why we age and how quickly. So when and where you [...]

I recently mentioned that you can buy acne-reducing chocolate, well now you can chop down on anti-ageing biscuits. U.S. skincare line Borba has teamed with Deluscious to create cookies laden with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and nutrients. The makers claim the skin helps skin look flawless. Each biccie boasts more than nine minerals and vitamins, such [...]

…Goji Berries! Touted as a first rate super-food for the huge number of nutrients it contains, the goji berry has a lot of healthy benefits. Goji Berries contain the following complex phyto-nutrients and bio flavinoids: Betaine – this is used by the liver to produce choline, a compound that calms nervousness, enhances memory, promotes muscle [...]

When I get the chance I love to steam my face. Taking five minutes out of your day once or twice a week for a relaxing steam is wonderfully reviving for your mind, your body and of course your skin. It opens up your pores, helping remove toxins, dirt and oil from your skin. Taking [...]

Cancer Research UK has announced that the deadliest form of skin cancer is on the rise, with 10,000 Britons diagnosed each year. The number of people diagnosed with malignant melanoma increased by 650 in just one year, taking the figure to 10,410 people in 2006. The charity expects this number will reach 15,500 by 2024. [...]

The skin around your eyes is extremely thin and fragile. Stretching, rubbing and pulling at eye skin can cause it to stretch and subsequently develop lines and crow’s feet. It can also lead to breaking delicate blood vessels resulting in dark eye circles and dulling and thickening of the surrounding skin. You need to be [...]

…Flax Seed! Flax seed oil contains high levels of omega 3 and omega 6, essential fatty acids which can either be taken internally or applied externally as a pack for healthy skin. Flax seed oil is useful for healing scars and abrasions as it contains anti-inflammatory properties. This also makes it useful for inflamed skin [...]

There’s a lot of information out there about how to take care of our face, hands, limbs and cellulite, but not so much about our necks! Neck skin is exposed to strong negative impact of external factors like the cold, sun damage and pollution, it also ages quite quickly. If you want to determine human’s [...]