By Chantelle Bester Our bodies may be covered most of the time, but some areas can age as quickly as your face. Here’s what to look for: Hands Merely moisturising your hands alone is not…
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3 Ways to identify a good sun protection cream from a bad one
By Chantelle Bester Before you start spending your days with red shoulders and a scabby nose, get your SPF situation in order. It needs to have a visible SPF on the label Some products vaguely…
7 Products and tips that will inject moisture back into your skin this season
It’s currently ‘winter’ in Nairobi which means heaters are on, pots of tea are on the stove and warm cuddles with loved ones are on the rise. It also means that our skin might suffer…
#BeautyBar: Here’s why micellar water should be part of your beauty and travel regimen
If there’s one piece of advice that’s been repeated countless times while on the quest for healthy, glowing skin, it’s that cleansing is one step you can’t leave out. Whether you’re into foaming creams, cleansing…
Here’s the secret to Pharrell Williams’ ageless skin
Pharrell Williams exfoliates like a ” narcissistic madman”. The 44-year-old singer has a simple yet thorough daily beauty regime, which seems him scrub his skin “like a monster” to remove the dead skin from…
Dry Brushing: a simple 5min wellness trick that could transform your life
Let’s start with a simple pop quiz, shall we? The largest organ in the human body is _______. If your answer was the skin then I’m glad to know you were paying attention during that…
Simple skincare hacks for clearer skin | Our2Cents
If you happen to have an important event coming up or perhaps run out of your toner and need a quick replacement, then our little tips and tricks should help you along. After all, at…
Software as good as doctors at diagnosing skin cancer
Image-scanning software developed at Stanford University can distinguish deadly skin cancers from benign ones as accurately as top dermatologists, according to a study published Wednesday. The potentially life-saving technology could soon be incorporated in a…
Alicia Keys’ flawless complexion took “forever” to achieve
Alicia Keys’ flawless complexion took her “forever” to achieve. The 35-year-old singer, who has recently become an advocate of going without make-up, has admitted it has taken her a long time to have a radiant…
3 Uses for almond oil
(By Chantelle Bester) Natural vegetable oils like almond oil can often replace many conventional cosmetics – here are a few uses. Almond oil makes a great face cleanser and make-up remover. Apply it to your…