London: A UK supermarket has had it shelves cleared of a new anti-wrinkle cream costing less than £2 ($1). Aldi supermarket’s own label Siana Moisturising Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream at £1.89. Aldi’s own label anti-wrinkle cream is flying off the cut-price … Continue reading
London: Women will spend £25,776 in their lifetime pampering themselves, according to new research. Each year the average woman will spend £379-a-year – or £32-a-month – on skincare, treatments and beauty products. The beauty conscious spend the biggest chunk of … Continue reading
Los Angeles: Blue Medi Beauty Spa, Los Angeles premiere medical spa facility, has launched the The Beauty Concierge, an exclusive by appointment only service. The Beauty Concierge was created to fulfill clients desire for a personal, customized experience that addresses … Continue reading
London: Dr Angus Gordon, Medical Director of the Katherine Corbett Clinics, discusses treatments for unsightly thread veins, which can arise during pregnancy. Becoming and being pregnant is a life changing experience. The nine months that follow, are supposed to be … Continue reading
London: After years of expansion internationally, NVEY Make-up (pronounced na-vay) from Down Under launches the latest in true organic make-up but without sacrificing the ultimate in colour technology. NVEY ECO has been created through six years of stringent research, testing … Continue reading
Leeds: The recent smoking ban will have a major impact on our health, saving an estimated 500,000 lives a year, but a specialist non-surgical cosmetic clinic has noticed another drastic impact of the ban. Over the past two months, SkinGenesis … Continue reading
Jerusalem: A plant-based antioxidant that fights wrinkles in your skin has been isolated by a researcher at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Antioxidants help to fight free radicals, which can break down many body tissues when present in excessive amounts. … Continue reading
London: Eczema is a common skin complaint in the U.K, affecting one in five children and one in twelve adults. The National Eczema Society runs National Eczema Week from 15th 23rd September, aiming to raise awareness of skin condition, … Continue reading
One of the main indicators of facial ageing is the loss of youthful volume. This is why people carrying a little extra weight often have a younger looking face. Until recently there was nothing to be done to restore youthful … Continue reading
London: The unsightly effects of scarring following surgery, trauma and burns could be reduced significantly by a new technique involving a single, precisely-timed insulin injection. In a research breakthrough which potentially could benefit millions of people1 annually, the use of … Continue reading
NEW YORK: In the film El Cantante, Jennifer Lopez’ character first appears at age 17 and continues on screen till her 53rd birthday. Unlike many other actresses, the 30-something Lopez (pictured right) actually plays every version of herself. How? Makeup … Continue reading
New York: The longstanding belief that the human face ages at the same rate is in need of a facelift, say researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center who have found that multiple, distinct compartments of fat in the face age … Continue reading
London: An make-up advertisement by L’Oréal which claimed “up to 60 percent longer lashes and definition lash-by-lash” has been banned by he Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) after it was discovered that star, Penelope Cruz was wearing false eyelashes. The ASA … Continue reading
New York: A study of a recently patented ingredient based on naturally occurring skin lipids has shown that it reduces wrinkles and improves the texture of sun-damaged skin. The study, published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, suggests that … Continue reading
London: A British company claims it has grown the “first artificial living skin graft”. The firm, Intercytex, says the development is a ‘clinical breakthrough in regenerative medicine’ following early-stage trial results, which were published yesterday. The technology, known as ICX-SKN … Continue reading
New York: A new scientific study has shown it may be possible to reverse skin wrinkling. The research, published in the Archives of Dermatology, suggests that topical application of retinol, a form of vitamin A, could make older people less … Continue reading
Sydney: Five top cosmetics manufacturers have been ordered to withdraw advertisements after complaints to Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration. They include Lancome, Clinique, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal and Payot. The TGA’s complaints panel found while the creams, peels and serums were only … Continue reading
London:Wrinkles see the light and disappear with Ellipses new rejuvenation treatment A new wrinkle busting treatment using light rejuvenation to increase collagen making skin look young and supple has been launched by the experts at Ellipse. This new intense pulsed … Continue reading
London: The popular aesthetic filler, Restylane, used for lines and wrinkles, has been found to promote new collagen growth, says a new report. Restylane, made from hyaluronic acid a natural sugar found in skin works by its ability to hydrate … Continue reading
London: Ongoing scientific innovations, advancements and developments in the multi million pound non surgical treatments and procedures market means that women and men are offered an ever expanding range of ways to improve their appearance without the need for … Continue reading
San Mateo: Questions over safety of aesthetic facial fillers stop many women from undertaking this form of beauty treatment, according to a new survey from US company Radiesse. In a recent “Face of Beauty” survey, it estimates that over 22 … Continue reading
New York: A growing number of people are opting for a new technique known as “fat grafting” to erase signs of ageing in the face without major surgery. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery says more than 90,000 fat … Continue reading
Would you wear a beauty mask in public? Heres how you can get the benefits of wearing a beauty mask all day long, without anyone knowing its there! Every day, women across America (and some men, we know youre out … Continue reading
London: Brewer’s yeast, which is used to make beer, is the active ingredient in a new spot buster that works on acne. The skin benefits of beer sediment (brewers yeast) were discovered in ancient Egypt over 4,000 years ago. But … Continue reading
London: A US study has linked the incidence of abnormal breast growth in young boys to cosmetic products formulated with lavender and tea tree oil. The research, conducted by scientists for the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), … Continue reading
