You may have heard of it, and you’ve definitely seen it (it’s the one with the needles): acupuncture is a treatment derived from Chinese medicine. The main goal of the treatment is to relieve physical and mental tension, through balancing qi (pronounced ‘chee’) in the body. It’s an oldie, but a goodie, as the ancient technique has been practiced over the centuries, and is still … [Read more...] about A straight-up answer to the question: is acupuncture effective?
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Just a really useful guide to using SPF
We’re told to wear SPF every day, that it prevents skin damage, ageing, and lobster-red skin situs, but what exactly is it? Maybe you struggled to listen to this bit in science lessons, or the whole number/star system has gotten too tricky to keep track of. Unlike many skincare products, you can tell exactly what your sun cream is doing, just by looking at the bottle (factor, … [Read more...] about Just a really useful guide to using SPF
8 things you believed about summer beauty that aren’t actually true
Heaps of summer beauty myths have been doing the rounds since way-back-when – the whole lemon juice in your hair thing, aftersun in the fridge, yogurt on burnt skin? We thought it was about time someone spoke up. No more bypassing the SPF for a ‘golden (crispy) tan’. Get ready to revise everything you thought you knew about summer beauty. By Danielle Petch When should you get … [Read more...] about 8 things you believed about summer beauty that aren’t actually true
How to maintain your tan (even if it’s fake)
Whether you’re back from holiday (or your back garden) and are sporting a golden glow, there are tips and tricks to make it last longer – even if you’ve turned to the bottled stuff for an all-over tan.As always, your skin’s health comes first, so first and foremost: lather up the SPF at every opportunity. Once you’re back in the bathroom – boo, sob – here’s what to do, to keep … [Read more...] about How to maintain your tan (even if it’s fake)
Why getting a perm in 2018 is still a good idea
Chill, relax, breathe, shake off your preconceptions: we’ve come a long way since that last scene in Grease. We’re a long way on from the reign of the perm, yet ‘permanent waves’ are still an available treatment at a huge number of salons. Why ? Because the perm is clearly the forgotten secret to natural-looking waves. It’s time we remembered it’s brilliance (hey, any excuse to … [Read more...] about Why getting a perm in 2018 is still a good idea