Our skin is a stubborn thing. One minute it looks glowing and healthy and the next, a slight hormonal change can cause redness and outbreaks that we could really do without. So what causes you to have uneven skin tone? Those dark or red patches are caused by an increase in melanin production. This is a natural pigment of your skin and is responsible for your skin, hair and eye colour. But too much of it can cause dark patches and spots!

Did you know that its not only hormones that can trigger an increase in melanin? Sun damage and medications can also increase production and cause dark patches.

There will never be a time when the ‘barely there’ makeup look is out of style, but in order to rock this look, you should know how to emphasize your ‘best’ characteristics and which ones to cover up with makeup. Speaking of covering up things you don’t like, it’s important to know how to do it discretely and tastefully, because applying too much makeup or using a wrong product will actually draw everyone’s attention to the very things you’re trying to hide. We’re here to help you learn how to enhance your natural beauty with makeup.

Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the aesthetics rather than the functionality. This usually entails making your teeth more symmetrical and whiter. Cosmetic dentistry also fixes specific dental problems such as unusually large gaps between two teeth and hyperdontia (extra teeth). While improving the smile of the patient is the primary focus sometimes these cosmetic dental treatments do end up improving functionality.

By just hearing the word “Ageing” people have many many questions in their mind and are a bit worried concerning to it. As we grow older there are many changes on the biological level and on the physical level too. Ageing is a totally different experience and differs from individual to individual. Some take ageing in a positive way and some in a negative way (worrying about many things). People who take ageing in a positive way enjoy the time when ageing hits them.

Though many of us are regularly reminded to look after our teeth, we might not always do this as much as we should. Over half of UK adults have admitted to not having visited the dentist even once in two years, while a quarter say that they fail to brush their teeth twice daily, says NetDoctor.

Fortunately, if you arrange regular check-ups with a dentist, they could readily clean your teeth to rectify particular issues that they spot. However, would veneers serve you better in the long term?

Gone are the days when you had to stick with plain colours for your nails. Now, you can go crazy with whatever nail art design you want to have. You might have even viewed some online videos on nail arts and sometimes they can go crazier than you can ever imagine.

There are times when you want to give them a try as well. You can do so with the use of the right nail art supplies. Here are the things you need to have that amazing nail art you have always wanted.

It is reasonable for a lot of people to be excited about the idea of cosmetic surgery, but also feel afraid especially with invasive procedures. They are painful, especially once the anesthesia has worn off. It also takes a lot of time for them to recover. The good thing is that there are non-invasive procedures available these days. You will still get the look that you desire minus the pain of going through an actual surgery. Take a look at the non-surgical cosmetic treatment that might work for you.

A true Aussie knows how important it is that your teeth reflect the summer sunshine. And there is so much more to a beautiful smile than just brushing your teeth when you get up in the morning.

Who said a Hollywood smile is only reserved for Hollywood? Just because you live in New South Wales for instance doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have a blinding smile. And speaking of a blinding smile, here is how to achieve it.

1. Brush more often

It is a general recommendation to brush teeth both in the morning and before bed. And a lot of people will neglect the importance of brushing their teeth before bed – which is a hundred times worse than not brushing them in the morning. Why? While you are sleeping, your mouth produces a lot less saliva, which makes it easier for bacteria to inhabit the mouth. Furthermore, all that bacteria that got in your mouth during daytime will stay in there because you didn’t brush your teeth before bed.

With summer right around the corner, people are looking to get their bodies ready for the beach. Maybe you are looking to make some improvements to your skin or maybe you just want to preserve what you already have? Whatever the situation is, you might not know that collagen is the key to keeping your skin looking wrinkle-free and youthful. Collagen is a type of protein in which its main function is to hold the skin together while providing it with firmness and elasticity.