When we’re thinking of skin elasticity and something that keeps our body looking younger and glowing–we think of collagen. But what is collagen, really? Why do we need it? And what are the habits that deplete the natural collagen production in our body that we feel the need to replace it? What is Collagen? Collagen…
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When I first heard of Gua Sha, I thought it was some kind of old practice of skin rejuvenation or an ultimate spa experience like an Ayurvedic treatment. Turns out, I was a little right. Gua Sha tools are like the famous jade rollers, which has become one of a skincare junkie’s favorite form of…
I know that some of you live in the warmer areas of the globe. While others just love basking in the sun like it’s always summer. Wherever you are on this planet, or whatever season is your favorite, you might want to keep your face feeling cool with this DIY refreshing face masks. What I…
A lot of us want to stay youthful and glowing all throughout the years. In order to have beautiful skin, soft and shiny hair, and strong nails we need collagen. But what is collagen’s role in staying youthful? Collagen is the most abundant protein that’s present in our bodies. It’s mostly found in our bones,…
Blue Light There’s a new study conducted by the University of Alberta wherein researchers placed fat cells under lamps giving off blue light (the shortest visible light coming from the sun) for four hours, while other samples were kept in the dark. In a span of two weeks, the two groups had surprising differences. In…
Probably once or twice (or maybe more?) in our lifetime, we believed what beauty companies advertised about their skin care products. With the dire need to fix our skin woes, most of us have probably resulted in a buying spree with anti-aging products, hypo-allergenic products, dermatologist tested, and the list goes on. Companies promised us…
Blessed are those who have no puffy eye bags or dark circles under their eyes. Those bags and panda eyes are the only thing in this world that seems to be permanent and stick with you forever–and that sucks big time. However, we might have found a natural way to “de-puff” those bags. It’s nothing…
Using Coconut Oil as a makeup remover has been quite a controversy in the beauty world. It is said to have comedogenic properties that can clog pores and lead to blackheads or breakouts. There are also a lot of people who don’t swear by having oil on their face especially if their skin is already…
Pollution not only harms the environment but also our skin. It can cause skin aging, uneven skin tone, acne and even skin cancer. Microscopic specks of smoke, soot, acid and other pollutants are released into the atmosphere from different sources like cars, fire, factories, and smoke make their way deep into your skin. “Pollution breaks down collagen…