Actinic Cheilitis is a precancerous lesion usually found on the lower lip. The lips remain rough with scaly patches. Sometimes the lips swell and there is a loss in the sharp border between the lip and the skin and you see prominent lines in the lips. This can develop into invasive squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated. Blistex has a ... Read More »
I really don’t ever want to be advising people what to do when they abuse their bodies, but it happens, and when it does, you need to do whatever you can to help your poor skin! Take an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen to ease the swelling and the pain. A cold shower with also help to soothe the skin and ... Read More »
You’ve managed to lose all that excess weight, but now you need to firm up. This often happens when the weight is lost quickly, or when you get older. Here are a few tips to getting that firmer body we all dream of: -strength training for more defined and firmer muscles -improve your circulation by getting your body’s lymaphatic system ... Read More »
Protein is an important component of every cell in your body, and you hair and nails are mostly made of protein. Your body also uses protein to build and repair tissues, to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein also serve as one of the body blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood. Excess protein can not be ... Read More »
If you had to examine yourself, you would find all kind of markings on your body. I am not talking about the scars you got from falling off your bicycle, or any surgicl markings. I am talking about moles, freckles and birthmarks. Why do we have them? Lets look at each one individually: Freckles – these are flat brownish spots ... Read More »
Fat is the body’s natural filler…..it is transferred from unwanted areas such as the hips and buttocks and injected into the areas where the volume is wanted. You will experience bruising and swelling for a few days and you will need to avoid exercise for a week Expect to pay anything from R25 000! Read More »
I just bought a huge number of awesome Satsuma shower gels from the The Body Shop South Africa……why not pop in and see what you can pick up for a bargain? We are on SALE! 20% off absolutely EVERYTHING and up to 50% off selected items… EXTRA large 300ml Olive Body Butter – was R170, now R120! Offers valid until ... Read More »
Most of us are not immune to cellulite, but there are definitely a few things we can do to reduce our chances of getting it! We can learn to manage our stress better, change our diet, cut down on toxins and start an exercise regime. Toxins include : Refined and processed foods Artificial foods that contain sweeteners, additives and chemicals. ... Read More »
Collagen has has been around for many years as an anti-aging product. It is a type of protein which our bodies produce, but let’s have closer look. Collagen is a fibrous type protein, which connects and supports all your cartilages, tissues and tendons together, its even present in your teeth. Our bodies contain up to 25 different types of collagen. ... Read More »
Shingles can be a very uncomfortable and sometime debilitating condition to have. Those who have it and live with it will tell you. Shingles is a skin rash which is caused by the same virus which causes chickenpox. After an individual has chickenpox, this virus lives dormant in the nervous system and is never fully cleared from the body. If ... Read More »
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