I seem to spend my life gathering lengthy ginger hairs around the household. In the hairbrush, attached to clothes, that little ball scrunched up on the shower wall… But, that’s normal. We lose around 120 strands a day, so don’t be alarmed if you’re the same. If you find that your locks aren’t growing back after shedding, that could be a reaction to something (or many, many … [Read more...] about Six things you do every day that thin your hair (and how to avoid them)
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From your 20s to your 50s – the beauty routine changes your skin will love you for
Bedtime, gin consumption, mattress preferences – things change as we get older. The same goes for our skin. According to leading dermatologists, your skin can start to decrease in collagen production from as young as 25, so it’s never too early to invest time (and sometimes dollar) in a good skincare regime. Of course, finding out which routine works for you can vary, based on … [Read more...] about From your 20s to your 50s – the beauty routine changes your skin will love you for
The 5 most important things we talked about this week
You can learn a lot from The Treatment Files (if I do say so myself). From looking after your skin in this ridiculously good weather (stick around a little longer, yep?), to dealing with cheeky grey hairs that appear out of nowhere. A giant dose of trend news and skincare essentials, right on your doorstep (/phone screen). To ignore a post is to ignore a life lesson. Your brain … [Read more...] about The 5 most important things we talked about this week
We answer the unknown – how do you treat hyperpigmentation?
Freckles not included. We’re talking darker brown patches on the skin (known as ‘pigmentation’) predominantly caused by the sunshine. Perhaps you’ve noticed them cropping up and are curious to know why, or you do know why they’re there and are looking for tips on prevention. Since it’s good to know the cause – and make sure your skin is properly nurtured – allow us to dabble in … [Read more...] about We answer the unknown – how do you treat hyperpigmentation?
This is why you’re breaking out after a facial
Facials are like a 60-minute makeover (without an ugly ‘feature wall’). Whichever combo of steam, scrub, cleanser, peel, or extraction you go for, you’ll be reaping the benefits of good skin in a very short amount of time. But post-salon trip, our skin can go through various phases of ‘problematic’ before settling in to its new-found glow. This is what is (and … [Read more...] about This is why you’re breaking out after a facial