Skincare in general

I would take a bet that 99% of people rarely follow a strict 3 step skin care routine daily as we are all told we ‘should’. Too tired, can’t be bothered, too drunk…just want to sleep, late for work, kids screaming – whatever, we can’t always manage it twice daily every day. However, skin care is not a case of ‘all or nothing’ if you forget it, so what? Some is better than none, so just do what you can when you remember and you have the time. The first step to your skincare routine is determining your skin type. There are four main types; normal, dry, oily and sensitive. The other type is ‘combination’ which is a mixture of any of the other four. Here is a ...  Read the complete review

I was in a department store recently when a doctor came up to me in her white coat thing and put a peice of sellotape on my hand. Pulling it off she said "ah yes, I can see that your skin is very dry, see..." she held the tape to the light and sure enough there were little flakes of skin stuck to it. "Now let me show you what we have for dry skins like yours" she went on to show me a pot of very expensive cream. "erm..I haven't got dry skin on my face" I helpfully pointed out, indicating my skin, which is occasionally treated to a smear of cheap cream from the supermarket and yet is glowing and healthy. "oh we couldn't put the ...  Read the complete review

For those of you who read my review on hair care this is a review on homemade masks and scrubs as promised. I like homemade things because they are not only cheaper but you know where the ingredients are coming from, they are not only natural but they are not tested on animals too. ~~~~So first lets let off some steam~~~~ Face sauna... Enjoy a gentle facial steaming to cleanse pores and bring color to the cheeks. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add lemon juice and mint leaves. Remove saucepan from the heat and place on the counter. Cover your head with a towel and allow towel to drape over the steaming pot. Steam for 5 minutes, and ...  Read the complete review

What is the secret of a beautiful face? That age old questions that has plagued women for years.... is it the right kind of skin care? a good nighte sleep? healthy eating? I personally notice that my skin is forever changing depending upon the weather, my mood, my environment. I have found an amazing website that has a massive range of skin care products and also free advice. this website is http://www.salonlines.co.uk There are several things that I do to try and improve the condition of my skin: Washing - Obviously other than for hygiene reasons it is essential that you wash your skin at least once a day (if not twice in ...  Read the complete review

Why not pamper yourself with some of these great homemade recipes, there fun and inexpensive and they work too. HONEY MASK RECIPE The best facial mask is honey. Place a cloth in warm water and apply to your face to open the pores. Smear on honey, and leave on for 15 to 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then use cold water to close the pores. Use once a week. AVOCADO FACIAL RECIPE Avocado is a naturally rich moisturizer. Mash the meat of the avocado into a creamy texture. Massage into the face and neck . Leave on for 15 minutes and gently rinse off. FACIAL MASK RECIPE Squeeze half a lemon and mix the ...  Read the complete review