TRENDS

Shaving vs. Waxing vs. Laser: How Much Does Each Cost Over a Lifetime?

We’ve all been there: standing in the shower, dull razor in hand, trying to squeeze in one more shave before replacing the pricey blade, picturing the inevitable nicks and razor burn coming our way, and thinking “There must be a better way!”


A Guide to Monsoon Skincare

With the changing weather, you also have to change your skin care routine. The damp and humid weather takes a toll on your skin – no matter what your skin type is. Pollution, dirt, grime and the harmful UV rays of the sun are the main reasons why your skin is prone to damage during the rainy season.


10 Skincare Trends

1. Targeted treatments and “cheat products” are two of the fastest-moving areas of anti-aging skincare. Eye wrinkle fi llers from La Prairie and RoC have become popular. Also on trend is Kiehl’s Double Strength Deep Wrinkle Filler, which contains hyaluronic acids, peptides, polymers and silica and promises to minimize the look of wrinkles by 85% within four weeks.


Growth Factor That Triggers Hair Follicle Generation Identified

Researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvaniahave determined the role of a key growth factor, found in skin cells of limited quantities in humans, which helps hair follicles form and regenerate during the wound healing process.