The Japanese skincare industry is one of the oldest in the world. Well-known for perfecting traditional wisdom that has been loved for centuries while pairing advanced extraction techniques and delivery systems, Japanese beauty can be an extremely intriguing experience with the many varieties it off […]
Health & Fitness
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We already know that sunscreen is an integral part of the routine for any skincare junkie worth her salt – so we aren’t going to bore you by telling you its benefits. Here’s something you may not know: sunscreen alone is often not good enough to block out all the UV-induced free radicals; even […]
For a while now, taking a luxurious bath has been the epitome of the self-care experience. But if you’re not a bath person, there’s one easy way to elevate your experience: eucalyptus bath bouquets. It’s the latest trend invading people’s showers-and not just because it loo […]
You have a tickle in your throat, people at work are coughing all over the coffee machine, and someone on the train just sneezed on you (yuck). The common cold is particularly contagious, and can be more than a pesky nuisance that costs you a couple of sick days . Let’s take a look at how long […]
( Also read: Best Butt-Building Exercises That Aren’t Squats ) So convinced is he, that Yusuf designed the Shape Fit Girl 2019 fitness challenge based on these seven movements. And boy, did the finalists have a ton of fun testing their limits . To get a taster, try these exercises recommended by […]
If you’re one of those who can’t touch your toes and struggle to extend a body part without feeling like you’re about to break, improving your flexibility should rank high on your agenda. As we age, our joints get stiffer, limiting our range of motion. That decline in mobility may affect day-t […]
Sheet masks used to be a novelty just a few years ago, but it’s quickly evolved to become a beauty staple these days. Pampering self-care days just aren’t quite complete without a sheet mask (or two), and some people even use it every day . There’s literally a sheet mask for every s […]
As we become more conscious about the food we eat, we start to embrace the raw, the organic, and even the vegan. But we might be overlooking one key ingredient with its own host of health benefits: edible flowers. There are some flowers that do more than look pretty in our garden, our homes or our p […]
Eczema is not unfamiliar to most of us – in fact, a study conducted on 681 people in Singapore found that 21 per cent of children and 11 per cent of adults have eczema. Eczema is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, red, cracked, and rough. The word “eczema” is also used […]
They’re jiggly, gloopy and addictively feel-good on skin. Slathering them on is, simply put, fun. And just like jelly desserts and PBJ sandwiches, jelly skincare is very, very easy to like. A trend that’s thought to have started in Korea – those K-beauty brands really know how to come […]