Health

A UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS STUDY UNDERTAKEN IN 2013 SUGGESTS SO. Here is the Summary: “In a new clinical trial, physician-scientists found that sleep quality does impact skin function and aging. The study showed increased appearance of skin ageing and a slower recovery from a variety of environmental stressors among people who …

CAN WRINKLES AFFECT EMOTIONAL PERCEPTIONS Wrinkles on someone’s face may make it difficult to judge his or her emotions, a study suggests. Participants in this particular study were asked to rate the level of emotion shown on 64 photographs of faces. Despite all the faces being photographed with completely neutral …

Is a Konjac Sponge the Ultimate Beauty Sponge? Why a beauty sponge? Konjac sponges are from the dried and ground root of the konjac, or elephant yam, that’s native to Asia. Now popular in the west, the konjac sponge will cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish skin. Here’s why it has enjoyed …

When it comes to skin care and anti-aging protection, it’s important to pay attention to the skin below the chin. The neck is one of the most over exposed parts of the body to the sun. Its thinner skin makes it even more vulnerable to damage, wrinkling and sagging, and …

The ugly stress monster rears its head in everyone’s life, at some point. And it comes in many forms. Sometimes stress manifests physically, and sometimes mentally, but it can always affect your overall health. And regardless of your life status, stress happens. People will try anything to get a little …

With new makeup trends and health hacks surfacing every day, how do we navigate through this crazy world of beauty information? Currently, the major topic of conversation is the famous gluten-free craze, a practice that has become bigger than the calorie-free sweetener.  Everything has become gluten-free, from restaurant menus to …

When it comes to staying young, there’s no time machine, genie in a bottle or fountain of youth to rewind the years. In the real world, life is often too distracting to worry about such trifles. With days filled with taxing obligations, long grocery lists and endless trails of bills, …

It’s never too late to start over. If you were not happy with yesterday, try something different today. Don’t stay stuck. Do better. During our lifetime, we are used to do many things and as a result, each of us has his/her own habits. Actually, 40 percent of the actions …

A recent survey conducted by Harris Poll for Anisa International showed that 61 % of women paint their face with a foundation brush covered in bacteria, old make up and bugs. Yes, that’s correct – even bugs. These microorganisms are natural and healthy, but only up to a certain point. …

Your skin is considered your body’s largest and fastest-growing organ (American Academy of Dermatology). It’s your protector, in more ways than one, and it keeps the bad stuff out of your body (while hopefully keeping all of the good stuff in). It’s your personal thermostat and one of the most …