Abyssinian oil is extracted from the seeds of the Crambe abyssinica, a multibranched annual plant that is native to the Ethiopian Highlands. This one-year oilseed crop of the family Brassicaceae contains seeds that consist of about 30% of oil, which is characterized by a very high concentration of unsaturated erucic acid. The latter is more than 50% of the total...
Evening skincare routine aims at both cleaning skin and calming it down before the night rest. What should evening skincare routine look like? Cleaning It is the key stage in the evening care routine. Cleaning enables to remove sebum, dead skin cells, make-up build-up and dust that settled on face throughout the day. If you don’t regularly and properly clean your...
They are both designed to improve our appearance and contour the cheekbones, but which one to go for? Who should use blushes and who will benefit more from a bronzer? Who should avoid blushes and who should stay away from bronzers? How to properly apply blushes and bronzers to make the best of them? A blush OR a bronzer? Women with fair complexion should use blushes....
It is a well-known fact that sunbaths are not safe for us. Tanning beds are out of fashion. Self-tanners bought in the drugstore leave streaks and stains on the skin. Are there any alternatives? Check out how to make you ow DIY homemade self-tanner with coffee, cocoa or tea. If you dream about summer tan, but you are not convinced to go to a tanning studio or you’re...
Summer is an ideal time for having a long lie-in in the sunlight which means you can easily go too far with sunbathing. Don’t know how to get rid of too strong suntan? No worries – go for tried and tested ways to lighten your tanned skin. Women are big on sunbathing because the golden skin shade makes them think of tropical summer vacation. Slightly brown skin...
Hemp oil used in care derives not from cannabis (having narcotic properties) but from Cannabis sativa L. The most valuable hemp oil is unrefined and cold-pressed at a temperature of up to 40 degrees Celsius. It has a yellow-green color and it’s famous for its valuable properties valuable to a wide range of cosmetic applications. For this reason, hemp oil is...
Ultrasonic liposuction aims at the reduction of the build-up of fat and cellulite and consequently making the body slimmer. What does this procedure consist of and what effects it brings? What does the recuperation look like and what are the contraindications to the ultrasonic liposuction? What does the ultrasonic liposuction involve? Ultrasonic liposuction is much...
Skin care around the eyes depends on age: the skin of a 20-year-old requires a different approach than a 30-year-old and there is another solution for a 40-year-old. Keeping the skin around the eyes in good shape is one of the biggest struggles many women must face because even though there are no blackheads or enlarged pores in this area, we have to deal with dark...
There are lots of anti-acne therapies: antibiotic, retinoids, laser, IPL light. Pharmacological therapies may cause side effects whereas IPL light and laser acne treatments are free of them. What is copper-bromide laser and IPL light acne treatment, who it’s suitable for and where to have it done? Copper-bromide laser & IPL light anti-acne treatment – who...
Every woman dreams of a radiant, youthful complexion. Unfortunately, over the years it is more difficult to keep it in good shape. It is determined by many factors, including excessive exposure of the skin to sunlight, the use of invasive cosmetics, unhealthy diet or hormonal changes. The condition and appearance of the skin will be enhanced by rejuvenating face and...