I bet you did not know just how much collagen we lose as we get older?. Let us take the ten year period from the age of 25 to 35. It is calculated that we lose 1.5% a year so at the end of the period, we will have lost 15%. As collagen creates strong strands in our skin to keep it firm, you...

How much does a face lift cost now in the USA? The average price for a surgical lift is around $5,000. That money could be better spent on a holiday or for a fraction of the cost, you could invest in an effective facial cleanser cream and other anti aging products.

1st FAQ - Why are...

Why on earth should people lather their faces with honey? I know men who even do it after shaving. Cleopatra also was a fan and she got some great results. So, what are the benefits of a honey facial? What are the best tips to follow when choosing a manuka honey face gel or other preparatio...

Isn't it strange to think that water from the tap can actually deprive our skin of its vital moisture and hydration levels? That, together with rather harsh soaps and or detergents can wreak havoc and cause the skin to become dry, cracked and sensitive. What should be our first criteria in ...

According to consumer groups and women's health protection groups across Canada and the US, there are a host of harmful ingredients in the cosmetics on sale. Parabens, anti fungal preservatives used to extend the shelf life of cosmetics, are among the top ten. Others are synthetic chemicals...

Why are consumers so worried about the dangers of parabens to-day? One reason is that they are used in a very wide range of products from foods, oils and cosmetics as well as cleaning fluids and shoe polish! The second reason is that they are almost always used in nutraceutical products, pr...

Lots of unkind jokes about women and men having a 'chicken neck' when everything else seems perfect. People also say that the true age of a person can be judged by looking at the neck and seeing what sort of shape it is in. Unless we are going to consider some other form of invasive treatme...

When you see the words advanced, potent, concentrate and serum advertised in a so-called firming cream that really works, you may think that you have found the product you have always wanted! This is not necessarily true so I want to give you four tips on what is the best firming over the c...

Let me tell you a story about Carol, a colleague of mine. I hadn't seen her for a long time so I was shocked to see her unusually slim silhouette hovering over my desk. She had lost weight and tons of it! Then I looked again and my heart sank. Her face was lined with wrinkles and she had be...

Why do Italians look younger? I do NOT think that they are using any more organic face cream than you or me. I do know, however, after living in the country for over thirty years, that their diet is the key to this question.

Apart from the olive oil, fruit and vegetables which forms...