wonder cream
The Search for Your Wonder Cream

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…

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Toner
Help with Choosing Your Toner

I have written previously about the Toner (see here). There are quite a lot of discussions among Dermatologists as to whether using a Toner is worthwhile. I can understand why some experts are doubtful about this. There are many which are mainly just water with a hint of colour and fragrance. And if you are unfortunate there is also a large amount of mint, eucalyptus or alcohol added (for that fresh clean feel). All of which aren’t very good for the skin.

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Help with Choosing Your Moisturizer
Help with Choosing Your Moisturizer

Did I feel guilty this morning when I woke up! For the first time in 18 months I haven’t managed to write a new piece in my blog within a week…. And although I would like to say that it is because of all the presentations that needed to be made, books that need to be completed and e-mails that could no longer wait, there is no valid excuse. Although, a ‘numerous’ course dinner for more than enough adults (and even more children) and a mountain of guests are actually enough reasons for staying in bed for at least a week….To make up for it today a blog about Moisturizer. As I so often get asked: “which product is best for me?” Most people that read my blog now know that irritating substances aren’t good and that attractive marketing doesn’t really say very much. But what is good then? Below you’ll find a list.

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Make Your Own Mask
Make Your Own Mask

Last week I wrote about the benefits of using of a mask in ‘put on a mask’. Although a mask is not an essential part of your beauty regime, some people enjoy relaxing with a mask on now and again… It’s just a pity that the quality of the masks quite often vary ( and that is putting it finely).

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Put on a Mask!
Put on a Mask!

If the magazines are to be believed then your ‘skincare regime’ is not complete without a weekly mask. I’ve personally never had enough patience for them. Besides I’m always a bit scared of being caught out by the rest of my family with a strange white face. Some people do swear by them.

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Exfoliant or scrub?
Removing Dead Skin Cells. An Exfoliant or a Scrub?

Dead skin cells form the outermost layer of our skin. They protect us, but can also make our skin look dull and uneven. Despite this, what we actually want is to have a radiant and even complexion.

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Self Confidence from Sun
Self Confidence from Sun (and Skin Cancer)

The report “self confidence from sun” was in the ‘Spits kopt’ last Monday. This emerged from market research on behalf of the tanning studio chain, Sunday’s. The comments made here were that, provided that you become tanned sensibly, there won’t be any health risks involved.

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An Exfoliant; The 'Instructions for Use'
An Exfoliant; The ‘Instructions for Use’

Apart from the “lucky few”, achieving lovely skin is hard work for most people. Although knowledge of products and ingredients is important, knowing your own skin is necessary! And that definitely also applies if you want to use exfoliating ingredients.

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Glycolic Acid or Salicylic Acid C
The Secret of Exfoliation: Glycolic Acid or Salicylic Acid

Cleopatra bathed in sour milk and the ladies of the French court used wine (this contained tartaric acid) to improve their skin. Fortunately for us we can enjoy our wine as a drink and ingredients such as lactic acid and tartaric acid are, along with glycolic acid and salicylic acid, available in various concentrations.

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Dr Jetske Ultee
Does Your Skin Need to Get Used to a Product?

There are many people who regularly experience problems when using cosmetic products. It has become clear from international studies that 50% of women have sensitive skin. Irritation can be in the form of itching, redness, bumps and a burning or prickly sensation. A common myth is that it happens because your skin needs to get used to a product.

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