Tag: Skin care
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Using Vitamin A: The Do’s and Don’ts of Retinoids
Ask any skincare expert what their number one ingredient is, and there is a good chance they might say “retinol”, which is also popularly known as “vitamin A”. Retinol is part of the Retinoid family, a group of vitamin A derivatives responsible for everything from reducing the signs of aging to preventing breakouts. All About…
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Face Masks: Your Guide To Picking The Perfect One For Your Skin
The skincare market is full of face masks available at your disposal. With a wide range of benefits, from increased collagen production to helping correct hyperpigmentation, these masks can be beneficial to our skincare regimen. The masks help us obtain radiant and youthful skin. However, with all the options to choose from, it can be…
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A Guide To Getting Longevity With Your Aesthetic Procedures
Aesthetic injectables continue to rise in popularity, and nowadays they are as common as getting a wax or having your hair done. When done right, they will have you looking and feeling your best for months, although they can be an expensive investment in your image. Treatments range from $250 and upwards for injectables. This…
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Retinol: Busting Myths About This Anti-Aging Ingredient
There’s a lot of mystery around the superhero ingredient, retinol, and many people have questions about how to incorporate it into a skincare regime in the most effective way. I’m debunking five of the most common myths about this mysterious ingredient. Debunking Skincare Myths About Retinol MYTH 1: You can’t use retinol with an AHA…
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Anti-Aging Products In Your 20s: The Key To Slowing Down Visible Aging
Anti-aging skincare is typically aimed at skin that has been weakened by age through its ability to strengthen and protect it from pollutants. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, an effective anti-aging skincare regime not only reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but also helps retain the skin’s firmness, refine its tone,…
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Micro-blading vs Micro-shading? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Dr. Fayne Frey: Simplifying Skincare and Challenging the Beauty Industry
Another edition of Wednesday Wellness has arrived, where we aim to bring you the best expert advice on health, wellness, beauty, and longevity. This week, we spoke to Dr. Fayne Frey, M.D., a board-certified clinical and surgical dermatologist who has been in practice for over three decades. She spoke to us about her book “The…
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Bonang Matheba Speaks To Longevity About Skincare and Self-Care
South Africa: This past week at the launch of Nivea ’s new product that highlights the importance of celebrating the skin we were born into, Longevity had the opportunity to speak to South African presenter and icon Bonang Matheba. At 35, Bonang has built an incredible legacy for herself over the past few years. However,…
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Struggle With Grinding Your Teeth? Botox Might Help
When we think of botox, we usually think of how much it might aid in reducing and even preventing fine lines and wrinkles. However, botox is used for much more than just its aesthetic benefits. Perhaps one of the lesser known and stranger of these uses is for the prevention of tooth grinding and tension…
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Dr Alek Nikolic Shares How To Choose The Best Antioxidant for Your Skin Type
Almost every skincare brand on the market today has incorporated antioxidants as an ingredient in their product ranges. For many customers, the process of selecting the right one for their skin needs can be overwhelming. Two of the most frequent questions from customers arise about which ingredients they should include in their routine and the…