Whitening products often contain hydroquinone, a potential carcinogen. In this mask, the antibacterial properties of honey are boosted with the anti fungal and whitening properties of lemon. Both lemon and yogurt work as excellent natural peels, helping fade post-acne marks. Egg white adds proteins that help strengthen the skin’s own defenses, while lemon and vanilla [...]

Washing your face in the morning is what prepares it for the day. While you don’t have makeup and other free radicals clogging the pores on your face when you sleep at night, you do secrete sebum. Sebum is nature’s way of keeping the skin hydrated, but too much can clog the pores and cause unsightly [...]

Healthy skin is one of the most common health and beauty concerns for people today, and rightfully so. Our skin is our bodies largest organ, and when our skin doesn’t look or feel good, it is exposed for the rest of the world to see. Consequently, there are hundreds of companies selling thousands of products, [...]

A thread lift (also called a feather, silk, contour or Russian lift) is a non-evasive surgical procedure that reduces wrinkles and sagging but isn’t a face lift and doesn’t require hospitalization  It involves inserting threads under the skin to correct sagging and make the face look younger. Here’s our guide… How it works Our skin sags [...]

When it comes to ageing we think gracefully is the best way to go – but sometimes we all want a little help in looking our best. Non-invasive anti-ageing treatments are growing in popularity, and while they’re not for everyone, if you are interested in knowing the options, then you’re in the right place. Luckily, looking like a [...]

Freckles are flat, circular spots that typically range in the size of the head of a nail. Freckles are small tan spots of melanin on the skin of people with fair complexions. The word “freckle” comes from the Middle English “freken,” which, in turn, came from the Old Norse “freknur,” meaning “freckled.” Freckles are small brownish spots [...]

Stressed and hectic lifestyles, pollution, an unbalanced and unhealthy diet are just some of the reasons why skin looks lack luster. Try these pick-me-up masks and banish sallow skin. Papaya Mask Why papaya: The concentrated levels of vitamin A in papaya make it rich in anti-oxidants which help in fighting free radicals. Papaya also works as a [...]

Dry skin can look awful, since it tends to flake, inflame and wrinkle easily. It also ages faster. These face packs will surely work wonders in keeping skin moisturized and hydrated. Avocado Mask Why avocado: With its healthy fats and phytonutrients, avocados are great for moisturizing dry skin and hair. They are full of monounsaturated fat and antioxidants and help soothe [...]

This mask, based on roses, is perfect for balancing out the oily and dry areas of your skin. Ingredients: Optional: 6 fresh rose petals 2 tbsps rosewater 1 tbsp natural yogurt, room temperature (not lowfat or non-fat) 1 tbsp runny honey (to get honey runny, you can warm it in a microwave for a few [...]

You don’t have to go to a spa to give your face a quick Skin problem assistance: 1. To cleanse your skin and tighten the pores, slather some plain yogurt on your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes. 2. For a revitalizing facial mask, mix 1 teaspoon plain yogurt with the juice [...]