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Oil. On your face. Surely not (especially if your natural skin balance happens to be on the oilier end of the spectrum). But here’s the thing, incorporating face oils into skincare regimes has been a bit of a big deal for a while now. We have Korean beauty to thank for introducing us to the concept of cleansing with natural oils, which is one of the many steps to achieving...

Serums are a skincare staple. There are many benefits to using them. And there are even more options to choose from – eye serums, Vitamin E serum, healthy-ageing serum, antioxidant serum, the different variations are plentiful. But rather than just delve straight into some of...

Most of us are familiar with the concept of getting a caffeine fix to wake us up in the morning, but what about using it to pep up our skin too? Sound a bit odd? Well, if your mind’s now conjuring up images of people...

Ok, so, you may have mastered the whole cleansing, toning and moisturising thing, but what about skin serums and face oils? Face serums are: Applied to your skin after you’ve cleansed and before you moisturise. They are essentially a moisturiser, but unlike ‘traditional’ moisturising creams,...

We all know that too much fat in our diets, especially saturated fats, can be bad for health. Too much unhealthy fat can raise cholesterol and improve the risk of heart disease 1. However, a small amount of fat is an essential part of a healthy...

A bright smile is a sign of health and, increasingly, is being seen as a symbol of wealth and success. 75% of people in the UK are now asking their dentists for teeth whitening treatments to make their teeth two shades whiter. Of course, not...

You know the saying about good things coming in small packages?... Retinol’s one of those small packages that’s earned a major ‘gold standard’ reputation over the years for delivering a long list of skin-boosting benefits. These benefits range from improving the appearance of firmness and...

The food you eat can affect your body in different ways. And that’s why you might find that certain foods make you feel more bloated and gassy than others. If this is something you are concerned with, don’t worry, there are certain things you can...

Did you know that butter beans were a staple of the native American diet? These little white beans are also known as lima beans, and have since spanned the centuries to become a well-known fixture of a nutritious diet. But just what makes them so...

If you struggle with muscular pain during your workout, it might be time to switch up your warm up routine. Here, we’ll talk about dynamic stretching and how it can help you with your workout. What is dynamic stretching? Dynamic stretching is the use of...

Cheap, filling, and oh-so-delicious when mixed with something flavourful, it’s little wonder why rice is a diet staple. But it’s jam-packed full of carbs, high in calories, and can make you feel bloated if you eat too much of it, so rice might not be...

The fancier cousin of apples, pairs have been a fruit bowl staple for generations. But just how good for you are those pointy green fruits? Here, we explore the benefits of eating pears, plus offer some advice on our favourite ways to eat them. But...