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Ditch the concealer and deal with those thread veins

May 16, 2012
Posted in Thread Vein Removal — Written by Markoff

When the first thread veins appear on your legs or face, a dab of concealer may be all you need to cover them up so that you can face the day with confidence.
For some people, however, it doesn’t stop there, and more thread veins can appear, until it becomes impossible to keep them under wraps. [...]

Body art or bad decision?

May 16, 2012
Posted in Tattoo Removal — Written by Markoff

Getting a tattoo is a very personal decision, albeit one that more and more of us are making. Whereas tattoos were once associated with the criminal classes or sailors, they have now become a largely accepted form of expression or accessory.
Apparently, one in three young people in the U.K. now have a tattoo; of these, [...]

Avoiding scarring caused by acne

May 15, 2012
Posted in Acne Treatment, Scar Treatment — Written by Nicholas

Anyone who has suffered from active acne will understand just how difficult it is to resist the temptation of squeezing spots. Despite your best intentions to treat your skin gently, it sometimes feels like your skin is letting you down, leading to frustration and the inevitable picking or popping.
Unfortunately, however, this is the best [...]

Are you bothered by excess facial hair?

May 15, 2012
Posted in Laser Hair Removal — Written by Lindsey

Most women get the odd stray dark hair growing out of their chin, and many find that the hairs on their upper lip gets darker as they get older. Odd hairs or small areas can be cleared using tweezers or specially-designed hair bleaches, although some women find that this causes the hairs to grow back [...]

An effective solution for excess body hair

May 14, 2012
Posted in Laser Hair Removal, Laser Treatment — Written by Markoff

Excessive growth of hair on the body can be a real handicap for those who suffer from it, particularly if the hairs are terminal i.e. dark, coarse and thick. It can be a source of great embarrassment and distress and dissuade those affected from seeking professional advice or help.
Abnormal hair growth can have various causes: [...]

Does diet affect acne?

May 13, 2012
Posted in Acne Treatment — Written by Lindsey

How many times have we heard that chocolate does not make active acne worse? For years, the consensus seemed to be that as far as our breakouts are concerned, we are NOT what we eat!
Opinions appear to be evolving, however, and it is now thought that certain foods could be having an adverse effect on [...]

Are acne scars ruining your confidence?

May 13, 2012
Posted in Acne Treatment, Scar Treatment — Written by Zaheda Patel

It can be very disappointing to finally get to grips with your active acne only to find that you have been left with angry red scars that are difficult to conceal.
Acne often causes tissue damage that results in scarring; when inflamed follicles rupture, infection can spread and some skin tissue can be permanently lost. [...]

Tackling stretch marks: before, during and after

May 12, 2012
Posted in Laser Treatment, Stretch Marks — Written by Lindsey

We are all at risk of developing stretch marks if we put our skin under excessive strain; if you are worried about finding purple streaks across your stomach, breasts, thighs etc. then think and plan ahead, because you can do something about them!
Before
• Avoid the factors that can cause stretch marks where possible: rapid weight gain [...]

Miss Ireland’s hopes of becoming Miss World could be scuppered by her tattoo

May 12, 2012
Posted in Tattoo Removal — Written by Nicholas

Tattoos may have become the latest fashion accessory for many young women, but it would seem that not everyone appreciates or even accepts them as a form of adornment.
The current Miss Ireland could now find her hopes of competing in this year’s Miss World competition scuppered because she has a tattoo of a cross-chain on [...]

Dreading being seen in this year’s swimwear?

May 11, 2012
Posted in Stretch Marks — Written by Lindsey

If the very idea of squeezing into this summer’s trendy monokinis / cutout swimsuits / itsy bitsy bikinis fills you with dread through fear of exposing your stretch marks, then now is the time to take the bull by the horns and deal with the problem once and for all.
Of course, the easiest way to [...]

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