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Although oats are commonly eaten at breakfast time in porridge or muesli, they are often used in baking, too – especially in bread and biscuits. Besides containing lots of fibre, oats are an incredibly nutritional grain containing potassium, iron, thiamine, magnesium, zinc, calcium and vitamin E, amongst other things. Oats are easily digested, they are a great source of energy and because of their fibre content, they’re good for people who suffer from constipation. (more…)

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Strawberries are as good for your skin as they are with champagne. They’re packed with antioxidant vitamins to help combat ageing, they contain natural exfoliating substances and they’re very soothing to irritated skin. If you have dry skin, puffy eyes, rough heels or acne, read on for some berry-based skin fixes that take minutes. (more…)

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Bruises happen. When you bump into something – or something bumps into you – blood vessels deep underneath the skin are damaged, and blood from these damaged blood vessels pools near the skin’s surface. This is what causes the blue-purple colour of a bruise. Bruises aren’t pretty, though, and if they’re in a visible spot you may want to cover up to hide them. Try the following steps and you may not have to. (more…)

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Acne is a common skin problem that causes pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, sores and pustules to form on the arms, neck, back and face. It is due to increased hormonal changes in the body and mostly afflicts those between the ages of 13 to 17. It can also carry on into adulthood and is both painful and embarrassing. Many have debated whether food can actually cause or solve acne and you will hear different answers from different experts. The truth is that although food is not the only factor causing acne, it can aggravate it and eating healthily will benefit your skin whether you have acne or not. (more…)

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Manhattan dermatologist Francesca Fusco virtually glows. You don’t want to take health advice from someone who doesn’t practice what she preaches, but take one look at Dr Fusco (see her on a CBS segment here) and you’ll likely be sold. Named ‘New York Super Doctor’ four years running by the New York Times, she is assistant professor in dermatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and contributes regularly to Marie Claire, Shape, Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health. Here’s what she has to say. (more…)

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Sun Awareness Week has just passed and experts are still emphasizing the fact that there is no such thing as a safe tan. In the UK over 70,000 new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year and it’s thought too much exposure to the sun is responsible for most of these cases. Four out of five cases of skin cancer are thought to be preventable and skin cancer in children is on the increase. If you think tanning beds are fine, your daily moisturizer is all the protection you need and you don’t need your skin checked by a doctor, read on. (more…)

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If you have some unusual marks or bumps on your skin you will want to understand what they mean and how to get rid of them. While itchy red bumps could just be a bad case of fleas and beauty spots are completely harmless, you may want to examine them a bit closer. Unusual marks and bumps on your skin sometimes go away quickly but if they persist you may want to consider getting them checked out by your dermatologist. (more…)

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Exfoliation is, simply, the removal of dead skin. Why then is this a glam diva’s secret?  Because, by removing dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, you improve the overall texture of the skin and unclog pores, keeping your skin healthy and preventing break outs.  Removing the upper layer of dead skin also makes it easier for your skin to absorb moisturiser, which will result in soft, moist and radiant skin. (more…)

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The lengths we’ll go for beauty can reach extreme heights. Would you slather bird poo on your face? Wrap yourself up in hot hay? Probably not. How about soaking your hair in bull’s semen? While these treatments don’t sound very appealing, many women (and men) swear by them. We take a look at some of the more bizarre spa treatments from around the globe – as well as one that’s a little closer to home. (more…)

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When it comes to skin problems, you can either treat your skin with topical remedies or you can treat yourself as a whole, by considering your diet and your emotions. This is because causes and solutions of skin problems often go beyond the skin itself, like eczema and psoriasis. Eczema is often seen as an immune reaction to the environment –which results in itchy and swollen skin. This could be due to something one ate, touched or breathed in. Other factors to consider follow. (more…)