September 30, 2011
Peaches Geldof has revealed that, at age 22, she already has at least twenty tattoos, and that she has recently come to the conclusion that she regrets every one she has.
She got her first tattoo at the tender age of fourteen and now believes that this was too young an age to make such [...]
September 30, 2011
An antiques enthusiast from Derbyshire made an interesting purchase from a car boot sale in July this year: a medical journal dating back to 1767. The handwritten tome contains entries that began in 1767 and were then added to over the years. While this is a fascinating discovery, it should also make us grateful for [...]
September 29, 2011
Birthmarks can appear anywhere on the body, either before or shortly after birth. While some may be on an area of the body that is easier to hide, others may be large and highly visible. Port wine stains can cover half the face or more, and their deep red appearance makes them very difficult to [...]
September 29, 2011
Do you flush easily and frequently? Blushing can be embarrassing at the best of times, but it may be worth monitoring your skin if it seems to be happening often. It is estimated that 10% of people suffer from rosacea, and that it tends to be more common in fair-skinned people of north European descent. [...]
September 28, 2011
Thread veins can be a real pain. A common side-effect of the ageing process and the result of sun damage, these tiny veins can be rather noticeable, particularly if they appear on the face. They can also develop on other areas of the body, with legs and ankles being particularly prone. So, how can you [...]
September 28, 2011
It would seem that people still need reminding of the sun’s damaging effects on the skin… New research conducted by The Teenage Cancer Trust has revealed that teenagers still believe that having a tan is ‘cool’ while covering up is not.
According to the research, 60% of young people don’t always use sun cream and thirty [...]
September 27, 2011
The problem with scars is that they can be noticeable, particularly if they are on the face or some area more difficult to hide under clothing. When pop star Rihanna played at the V festival in August, many people afterwards (well, journalists) seemed to be drawing attention to the fact that she appears to have [...]
September 27, 2011
Ageing skin has specific needs just like any skin type, and it shouldn’t be neglected at the time when it needs more care than ever.
The Laser Treatment Clinic provides a whole range of treatments to address the signs of ageing or damage, but also offers specialist skincare that is designed to take care of your [...]
September 26, 2011
Do you remember that photo of Julia Roberts at the Notting Hill première in 1999? The one that caused national uproar and an endless debate about women’s body hair? Yes, the one showing her with unshaven armpits.
Well, over ten years later, body hair fashions have changed very little, with common consensus still preferring hairless bodies. [...]
September 26, 2011
Acne is a common skin condition for people of all skin colours, but people with black skin face particular problem post-active acne: hyperpigmentation. Black people do not tend to suffer from the more severe forms of acne and are less likely to develop nodules or cysts, but they are more likely to suffer from keloid [...]
