Category Archives: Beauty Tips

Tips and ideas to enhance your attractiveness

Egyptian Skincare

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Colin

Sometime ago I had a question about whether French skincare was any good from a half Egyptian woman living in Canada called Yasmine.  She described herself as a  ”freelance makeup artist, beauty junkie and organic modernist bohemian.”   She sounded like … Continue reading →

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Is Hydrolyze the Answer to Dark Circles Under the Eyes? (Hint – No)

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Colin

The pert and perky Dave Bradley of ScienceBase has a way with words so I can’t do better than cut and paste an e-mail he has just sent me. Hi How’s it going? Dunno if you’ve come across this before, … Continue reading →

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Biotin for the Nails

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Colin

There are some people who really like the idea that taking vitamins and minerals can keep them healthy. There are others who take great pleasure in being sceptical about them. The reality is frustrating for those who like to check … Continue reading →

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Should You Shampoo Your Hair?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Colin

There has been a lot of debate online following a video being run by the Huffington Post about a woman who hasn’t used shampoo for five years.  This was picked up by the Beauty Brains and it has generated and … Continue reading →

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Coconut Oil Shampoo Pretreatment

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Colin

My friends over at the Beauty Brains blog have been talking for a while about using coconut oil as a pre-conditioner.  Basically the idea is that the oil soaks into the hair shaft and makes the hair less brittle.  It … Continue reading →

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Comedogenic Scale – Why You Should Ignore It

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Colin

A comedo is the scientific name for a blackhead. An ingredient that causes comedones is comedogenic. The comedogenic scale is a five point scale that tells you how comedogenic that ingredient is. It is also complete nonsense. Let’s have a … Continue reading →

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Coffee Grouts for Cellulite?

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Colin

Researching my recent post on Michelle Phan I came across one of her videos where she explains how you can make your own product to treat cellulite from coffee grouts.  Well having christened her the most influential person in the cosmetic … Continue reading →

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Homemade Cosmetics and Preservation

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Colin

  I got into a minor Twitter spattette the other night about homemade cosmetic preservation. Jessica of http://www.outinapout.blogspot.co.uk/ asked me if it was okay to mix a liquid foundation, a chapstick and some cornflour to make a serum to go around … Continue reading →

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Products for around the eyes

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Colin

The area around the eyes is a tricky one and there aren’t many things that work to deal with its particular problems. Continue reading →

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Can cleansing, toning and moisturising thin the skin?

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Colin

  An interesting question from NavT who does the Beauty Blogging Away blog. Does regular cleansing, toning, moisturising thin the skin? :/ it feels like it does, and a lot more sensitive, thanku Well it certainly can.

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