Lately I have received many questions about sun allergies. Even yesterday a beauty journalist asked, why it is that sun allergies are more common now than a few years ago. I have my suspicions about this!
Last week I told you about how I came back from my skiing holiday with an over brown face and two white sunglasses eyes. This illustrates again how difficult it is to protect yourself properly against the sun.
Last Autumn, in need of some quality time with my husband, we escaped for a few days to Marrakech without the kids. After taking in the atmosphere of the medina: the snake charmers, the rattling of the donkey carts and the calls of the street vendors, we were ready for a day of relaxation and natural beauty.
I’m a bit later than normal with the piece for the blog this time, because I’ve been away! Last week I attended the yearly congress of the American Association of Dermatology (AAD) in New Orleans.
The cosmetic industry is, with an annual turnover of around 220 billion dollars, one of the biggest in the world! And it is still growing. I wrote two years ago that the “average woman” uses around 9 products a day, it currently stands at 12. I am noticing though that people have lost their faith in the effectiveness of cosmetic products. It’s a pity, because despite my often critical comments, I believe more than ever in the possibilities of cosmetic products. Searching for your wonder cream…
Those warm rosy Dutch cheeks. Nice, until you get them yourself. It starts with a small burst vessel and before you know it, both cheeks are full of them. And if you are really unlucky, you get a red nose too. When you look in the mirror you immediately see the image of your mother, as she, too, suffered from them.
Last week there was an article in YES ‘Don’t give scars a chance’. I also receive a lot of questions about this on my blog, so am adding to this piece.
It is no longer a surprise for most people; fragrances in skincare products are the most common cause of a cosmetic allergy. These fragrances are found on the ingredients list under the heading of perfume or fragrance.
Some fragrances must be listed separately on the packaging because they are known to cause problems for many consumers.
It is not easy convincing people that creams cannot get rid of existing wrinkles. No matter how expensive a cream is, we can do no more than make fine lines (temporarily) less noticeable. As yet, there is only convincing evidence that vitamin A acid (available on prescription), after prolonged use, has a somewhat rejuvenating effect.
Everyone has had dry skin at sometime. Flaky skin, dry lines, red patches; dry skin can sometimes all of a sudden add a couple of years on to you. Fortunately there is a lot that can be done, but before taking action you first need to determine the cause.