The Selfcare Blog
Winter Superfoods For Healthy, Nourished Skin
Superfoods are all the rage. It’s a fairly new term referring to foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal calories possible. Certain super foods can actually help to protect your skin. Winter can be especially harsh for the skin, and therefore we need to do all we can to protect it against the elements.
This Christmas, Give The Gift of Great Skincare!
Natural skincare products make great presents for, well, anyone, at any time of the year. After all, who wouldn’t want to relish in the indulgence of a facemask or luxurious body cream? Make sure you make the most out of this Christmas, and gift your family and friends with presents they will actually appreciate and enjoy!
The Skin On Your Face Differs To That On Your Body – Here’s Why
Not all skin or epidermis is created the same, and depending on where it is on your body, your skin may have different requirements to keep it functioning a its best. It is true that the skin works to protect us and keep our other vital organs where they should be.
5 Beauty Trends of 2021
As we’ve passed the halfway mark of 2021, we take a look at the beauty trends that have taken preference over the last couple of months. Perhaps you’ve never even heard of some of these – which gives you the rest of the year to discover and possibly add to your beauty routine. Here are the biggest hair, makeup and skincare trends of 2021.
Beauty Face Masks – Are They Beneficial To Your Skin?
Face masks have the power to instantly improve your complexion. Specifically designed to refine your pores, draw out impurities, increase hydration and even out skin tone all at once, a face mask should be an essential product for your grooming routine. It is generally advised to use a face mask once or twice a week, depending on your skin, and yet, there are so few people who actually use them.
Do you have a Bedtime Beauty Routine?
Here is some food for thought. If you want to wake up to a glowing, well-rested complexion, you need to prioritise healthy sleep and hygiene. From there, you can maximise the benefits of your skin during sleep by using a daily bedtime routine.
Rice Water – What’s The Fuss?
So, what is the hype around rice water? If you follow Japanese or Korean skincare routines, you will find that rice is one of the most popular beauty ingredients used. The Japanese and Korean women are known for their flawless, glowing skin. Using rice water for skin is a natural home remedy that contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that are known to protect and repair your skin.
Facial Steaming
What is facial steaming? A facial steamer produces a warm mist/steam that can help target skin issues like acne. Steamers are great at releasing wrinkles from clothes and removing grime from floors. And as it turns out, they’re also effective at getting dirt out of your pores.
Pucker Up Buttercup! A Quick Guide To Healthy Lips
Lips are unique. They aren't like any other part of the human body. But although they look different from the rest of your skin, they're actually rather similar to some extent. The outer layer of your skin is called the epidermis, and it has a protective covering called the stratum corneum. See how to take the best care of your lips.
How exercise can benefit your skin
Aging Spots – Tips On Reducing Them
As you get older, you tend to begin noticing various changes in the body. Some of the more noticeable changes take place outside the body though. Age spots are also known as liver spots due to the fact that they were once incorrectly believed to be caused by liver problems, although they have nothing to do with the liver.
Crystal Facial Rollers – What Are They And What Are They Used For?
Whilst crystals were often used as just a pretty paper weight on the corner of the desk, they have also been used to cleanse water, purify auras and as a tool to meditate with. However, rubbing crystals on our faces was not something that you would consider, until now that is.
The Importance of a Facial – How to Slow the Aging Process
Your face is the first thing that people see when you walk into a room. Why wouldn’t you want to take care of it? Whilst many consider a facial as something of a “treat”, going for a facial on a regular basis can actually benefit your skin in many ways, and we explain why.