Archive for March, 2010
The Tan Commandments
Follow tanning specialist Katrina Brown’s simple (but crucial!) rules and emerge a flawless bronzed goddess. 1. Thou shalt exfoliate It’s all about exfoliation. Patchy skin equals patchy tan. Dry body brushes and exfoliating gloves are the safest picks – AHA-based exfoliants or scrubs might leave a residue behind that interferes with tanning agents. If you [...] Read more...
The Beautiful Skin Guide
“I’m a firm believer that beauty starts with a healthy lifestyle.” Bobbi Brown We all want to have a beautiful clear complexion for summer but how can we achieve this? The more nutrient-rich foods you eat, and greater protection you take against free radicals the greater you feel and the better you look! 1. Get [...] Read more...
REVIEWED: SunSense Toddler Milk
Our Ego Everyday Test Drivers have reviewed the product Sunsense Toddler Milk. An easy-to-apply milk formulation especially designed for the delicate skin of babies and children. It is a 40-minute water res istant formulation with broad spectrum SPF 30+ protection. Suitable for the delicate skin of young children. BENEFITS • Gentle formula for your child’s [...] Read more...
Taking a shine to clean skin
EGO is anything but a dirty word in the estimation of the Australian Institute of Export. The judges of the institute’s “2010 Heroes Awards” yesterday announced that among the winners of six prizes was Victorian Alan Oppenheim, managing director of skincare company Ego. Signalling that export success is more than skin deep, the awards honour [...] Read more...
Nature’s pure drop
People generally don’t drink enough water. Yet drinking plenty of water will make a world of difference to how you feel (prevents fatigue), look (keeps skin moist and supple), and perform (improves physical and mental functioning). An adequate water intake helps prevent constipation, overeating, and development of kidney stones. Now, amazingly, new research suggests it [...] Read more...
Understanding UVA and UVB
For a six billion-year-old star, the sun is certainly in the news a lot lately, mainly because it is still a source of uncertainty and confusion to many of us. The center of this confusion is the sun’s ultraviolet A (long-wave) and ultraviolet B (shortwave) rays. Our understanding of exactly what kinds of damage each [...] Read more...
REVIEWED: QV Face Purifying Mask
Our QV Test Drivers have reviewed QV Face Purifying Mask. To read the reviews, click here! Even clear complexions need a bit of extra help sometimes, which is where the QV Face Purifying Mask comes in. The gentle kaolin based formula removes dirt and excess oil, leaving skin smooth and soft to touch. Free from [...] Read more...
Tai chi: Discover the many possible health benefits
If you’re looking for another way to reduce stress, consider Tai chi (TIE-chee). Tai chi is sometimes described as “meditation in motion” because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in ancient China for self-defense, Tai chi evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for [...] Read more...
