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ACNE-FIGHTING TIPS from Kourt and her Facialist

21/09/2022

Two people whose skincare advice we will always follow: Kourt (ofc) and celebrity facialist (and friend to Poosh!) Sharlena Hassani. Kourt has been getting facials from Shar for the past couple of months, a major stars-aligning moment for those of us dealing with breakouts. During Kourt’s most recent appointment, they started swapping tips for fighting acne—and obvs we had to know more. Below, all the acne-fighting intel from Kourt and Shar. An antibiotic alternative “I usually take one capsule of oil of oregano daily, but…

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When Do Beauty Products Expire?

19/09/2022

If there’s one thing we’re sure of, it’s that everyone has at least one expired beauty product in their stash. We know it can be hard to throw away that product you splurged on and haven’t finished, that product that’s your number one and you take everywhere, or that one discontinued product that you’re using every last drop of. It can be time-consuming, and especially expensive, to make sure your beauty products aren’t expired, but we promise you it’s worth it. Using…

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Why You Should Avoid These 5 Harmful DIY Beauty Hacks

06/09/2022

The temptation to create DIY skincare from ingredients that we can easily find at home has grown enormously over the past few years. Especially since quarantine started, we have all found ourselves at home trying new things and following online trends. Although ingredients from the kitchen are delicious to eat and products such as toothpaste serve our daily personal care, they are not necessarily safe to use topically on our skin. Although Pinterest boards and TikTok trends may have you thinking otherwise, plenty of DIY…

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Exactly How to Shave Your Legs, According to Experts

30/08/2022

This might sound basic, but do you actually know how to shave your legs? While shaving any part of your body isn’t necessary, it’s helpful to get a refresher every now and again if you do choose to shave—especially if you’ve fallen into the same old routine over the years. Not only is shaving a great (and affordable) alternative to pricey processes such as at-home laser hair removal, but it can also act as a moment of self-care in your overall shower or bath…

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Everything you need to know about skin purging

25/08/2022

You may have come across the term ‘skin purging’ if your skin has responded in a less than favourable way following a facial, or use of a potent skincare ingredient such as retinol. But differentiating between a reaction and a purge is tricky, especially if you’re prone to sensitivity or blemishes. Here Bazaar speaks to top skin experts who explain more about this aggravating occurrence and the best course of action when it comes to treating the sudden onset of spots and, or, excessive…

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6 Easy Steps To Cheat Your Way To Sunshine Skin All Year Round

23/08/2022

The sun may be shining its last as we enter summer’s last gasp, but sunshine skin can be a year-round thing. Cheating your way to bronzed, fresh and beautiful skin is the easy way to keep it healthy and UV-protected in the hotter months, and still looking lustrous and healthy when it’s cooler. Here, Vogue speaks to make-up artist Cher Webb for her advice on how to get the look now. 1.Maintain a good skincare routine “Ultimately, the key to creating an…

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The Major Benefits of BODY GUA SHA

23/08/2022

We’ve been obsessed with the simplicity and therapeutic practice of gua sha for the face for a while now. We love how this calming, ancient routine rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine relieves tension, gives a microburst of circulation to speed healing, and improves lymphatic drainage in the face for an overall more contoured, depuffed, glowing complexion. Just imagine what it can do for the rest of the body. Sophie Lonsinger, the massage therapist and bodyworker behind Conscious Living by Sophie, was top of mind…

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Everything you really need to know about retinol

22/08/2022

Of all the skincare ingredients available to us today, retinol is perhaps the most transformative – and yet the most misunderstood. Once restricted to the four walls of a dermatologist’s office, this powerful active ingredient has now found its way into endless over-the-counter skincare lines, with brands incorporating it into creams, serums, oils and gels. But, with so many nuances in formulation, finding the right retinol for you isn’t always easy. Here, we break down the basic retinol rules, and…

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HYDRATING HACKS Everyone Should Know

15/08/2022

Drink ya water, all day, every day. You already know that. But take it to the next level and stay hydrated while fueling your body with added benefits. By sprucing up your water in the simplest of ways, you can create remedies for various parts of your body, mind, and appearance. Too vague? Don’t worry, all the details on the H2O connections and what they can do for your overall wellness are below. Keep reading for six ways to boost your daily hydration. For better memory,…

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My Daily Wellness Routine

14/08/2022

Taking care of my body and health is very important for me, and thus being so, I dedicate a lot of time to my well-being. There are times when I do not have enough time to work out, but in these cases, I make sure that I have eaten the right food during the day and that I have taken the right vitamins, whenever I feel it necessary. A crucial moment during the day it is breakfast. I do not…