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COLLAGEN MYTHS AND FACTS
WHAT IS COLLAGEN? Collagen is our body’s main structural protein and is predominantly found in our skin, joints and bones. Over half of our skin is made up of collagen, which gives our skin its structure, helps it retain moisture and nutrients, and keeps our skin firm and elastic. Our body can make its own…
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING CUCUMBER
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceous family that bears usually cylindrical fruits, which are used as vegetables. Considered an annual plant, there are three main varieties of cucumber — slicing, pickling, and burpless/seedless — within which several cultivars have been created. The cucumber originates from South Asia, but now grows on most continents, as many different types of cucumber are traded on…
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BENEFITS OF CASTOR OIL
Castor oil is a vegetable oil that is used for a wide range of cosmetic and medical purposes. It is said to provide health benefits for the face and skin. People typically take castor oil as a laxative, but the oil has potential benefits for the skin. This article will outline what castor oil is and discuss…
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IMPORTANCE OF FEMALE HYGIENE
Personal Hygiene Sometimes We Are Too Busy For Personal Hygiene Women have a lot of responsibilities in the household. Traditionally we are the primary caregivers in our families. We prepare food, care for the kids, and ensure the house is clean. In some cases, we are the breadwinner of the family too, having to handle our family…
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Retinol Serum and What it does to your Skin?
For people over 30 who are into skin care, retinol is something they use often, have considered or at least wonder about from time to time. But what exactly is this ingredient so often seen in creams and serums alongside buzzwords like “age-defying,” “anti-wrinkle” or “reparative?” Is retinol safe? When should it be used and why? Look…