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anti aging treatments and beauty concerns

Sometimes I wonder how is it like to grow old. I like to confess that it can be scary when I take a look at some of the older folks around me. My own father in law is now 92 years of age and in the recent years, he had to resort to using […]

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the cosmetic and beauty industry

Women have always been known to have the greater purchasing power compared to men. Talk about beauty and cosmetics and you get the women all ears and thrilled. Every woman likes to look youthful and beautiful. That explains why the growing cosmetic and beauty industry for decades in almost every part of the world.
But […]

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take a look at natural skin care

For a long time now, I’ve always been a loyal user of natural skin care products cos I do believe that parabens is harmful to our skin health. In the past, natural skin care was expensive but these days, due to more demand, the prices have become affordable and more people are able to enjoy […]

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Healthy Diet for Acne Prone Skin

Don’t eat that — you’ll get zits! We’ve all heard it; from parents, friends or even the family doctor.
But the fact is, even after extensive study, scientists have not found a connection between diet and acne. Not chocolate. Not french fries. Not pizza. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, “A healthy diet is important […]

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what is being prosperous

In Chinese culture, being prosperous can mean being ‘overweight’. So if you see a Chinese businessman with a big belly, it can be significant to his business success. We women, however, tend to be more conscious of our bodies and physical outlook. I truly believe that women are the biggest consumer of diet pills and […]

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the slim and the beautiful

Lately, I have been noticing that more slimming centres have opened up and most of them are using the same marketing strategies for their advertisements. While speaking to a client couple of weeks ago, I learned that the slimming and beauty industry is a huge one and women are willing to go great lengths to […]

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men complain too!

It seems so strange when my other half came to me with a complaint this morning. He had woken up with a big zit on his forehead and was already asking me to get him an acne wash to combat his breakouts. Sometimes we think that only women are concerned about their physical appearance but […]

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even Cindy Crawford and Jennifer Lopez worry about cellulite too

Why should you lament and complain about your stretch marks and cellulite problems every time you look into the full length mirror? And you think celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Reese Witherspoon, Catherine Zeta-Jones and even Jennifer Lopez are not concerned about these cellulite and stretch marks problems. C’mon - let’s get real here! So you […]

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how about those nails?

When I feel all stressed and tired down, all I want is a little break to a spa or even pamper myself in the hands of a good manicurist or pedicurist. A French manicure is a nice way to have polished nails without drawing too much attention to your hands. The absence of color makes […]

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dieting

Dieting for the most part is an opportunity for many men and women to become someone else. Whether that someone is the person you used to be or some person you think you want to be, you are quite unlikely find happiness at any weight until you accept you for the person you are inside. […]

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