With the decline in the ozone layer, sun damaged skin and sun burns can be prevalent everywhere in the world at practically any time of the year. Although many people suffer from burns from the sun, many people do not take treatment and prevention of these burns seriously. Repeated sunburn

There are hundreds of skincare products that claim to be anti-aging and rejuvenating. The buzz around purported skin rejuvenators like anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories, nutritional supplements and photo-stable sunscreens is intriguing but can seem overwhelming. No cream, lotion

Tretinoin is a true advancement in skin care. It is also known by the name of retinoic acid and is the first product that can penetrate the skin and help repair any damages caused to the skin by exposure to the sun. It is a form of retinoid which is a type of Vitamin A. It is also effective to remove

You treat your mouth in the kitchen, why not your hair? An easy, fun, and healthy way to pamper and nourish your hair is to use home remedies that can be thrown together in the kitchen with very little fuss. With all of the harmful chemical additives made in labs these days permeating a large amount

When we think about cosmetics, we think about the ritual of beautification and relaxation. What we tend to forget is that cosmetic use often sprang from a necessity, and cosmetic rituals can be used to increase the health and well being of the entire body. The cosmetics of the ancients reflect

Many manicure and pedicure enthusiasts cannot stand the smell of the nail salon, but never stop to ask themselves if this smell might be linked to toxins that come free with each session of nail pampering. Before your next trip to the salon or to your beauty supply store to pick up something

Our diet contributes greatly towards the condition of our health and wellbeing, and it is by now no surprise that junk food is taking its toll on our bodies. With so many different foods out there claiming to be the best ‘Super Foods’, how can you possibly tell which ones to go for? Many of us think

Wrinkles form when the skin loses elasticity; when it does not retain its suppleness and lines deepen that would smooth out with supple skin. Some wrinkling is a result of aging, and is inevitable, and the facts that the skin gets thinner and dryer both play a part. Other factors such as habitual

If you’re fed up with shaving, waxing and other types of epilation, you might be ready to consider laser hair removal. Although it`s not inexpensive, the results last much longer than conventional methods, making it a cost-effective option over the long haul. Lasers can be used anywhere

When you think of cellulite you only really tend to think of women. Magazines all across the world are constantly pointing out the latest celebrity who has been spotted with a patch on their leg or on their buttocks, and women have become overly obsessed with the orange peel effect. However as

Everyone ohhs and ahhs about eyelashes and the consensus seems to be that men come out better on that score. So what’s a woman to do if nature short-changed her in the eyelash department? Of course there is mascara to darken the color and thicken the lashes. However, many women use eyelash curlers

You don’t even see her approach, yet you know she’s arrived. You look up, and, yes, she’s standing before you. Her perfume is her calling card. Does this sound like a 1950’s Hollywood screen play? It could be the voice over dialog as some glamorous siren walks onto the screen. Or if you play your

There is a general misconception that if you have darker skin, you do not need to cover up in the sun. There is some reasoning behind the theory as darker skins do tend to have a higher natural sun protection factor and they do not burn as easily as fairer skins do. However, it does not mean that they

If you think that in the twenty-first century we are quite advanced in terms of beauty aids, think again. Cosmetics were discovered in the pyramids of Egypt and hair brushes were pictured in caves drawn over 2 million years ago. You don’t have to go back to the days of Cleopatra to find out that

On the Northern coast of Koh Samui Island, on the west side of Bophut Beach lays a small, charming and intimate Boutique Resort – Zazen Boutique Resort and Spa. Zazen is a place created with love. So much love has been put into the smallest details that make you feel so looked after, so cosy.

When entering the Anantara Hotel from the small road that traces the northern coastline of Koh Samui, you could immediately sense that this was going to be a special experience. The small bridge that serves as the hotel’s gate leads into a resort that has all the small details and amenities

When it comes to dry skin most people think that it is just something annoying which happens every now and again, and often they never think about what may have caused it. We seem to accept that dry skin is a part of life and that it comes and goes as it pleases. However, dry skin can be prevented

On a privately secluded quiet bay in Laem Nam Beach lies the Renaissance Koh Samui Resort & Spa. "Quan Spa", the spa`s given name, is the place for those seeking to relax and experience the traditional Eastern Treatments. Quan means "Water". Water is associated with healing benefits in most

Other than the waves, or on second thought, more than the waves, the one most distinctive sound heard while walking along Koh Samui’s beaches is the never-ending, high-tone, screeching “THAI MASSAGE” plea made by Thai women that run the endless number of massage booths that dot the coastline.

In the scientific community, understanding the way that cells grow, survive, and reproduce in the human body is very important. EGF is an acronym for Epidermal Growth Factor, and is a naturally occurring protein in the human body. This protein has been shown to be a key player in the cell

The secret to a luxurious spa inspired bath at home can be found in a bath preparation that has been used for centuries by men and women alike called the bath bag. A bath bag can be made up of a variety of different grains and dried herbs, and are a gentle way to gently clean the skin and relax all of the

Large pores are commonly believed to be caused by two things: genetics and age. As we age, we loose elasticity in the skin that keeps pores tighter, and some people are simply born with a skin-type that has tendency towards large pores. How you treat your skin can also contribute to larger pore

If a youthful appearance was really sold in a bottle, do you suppose women would be the only ones flocking to the shelves to sell-out the product? It’s Doubtful. Although most men are still warming up to skin-care produced and marketed for them, the huge anti-aging industry may be the most easily

Whether it be a sun-kissed shine or a rich glow, the suntanned look isn’t a fad that is likely to disappear anytime, among both women and men. Whether it be the middle of January, or a hot, August day, a great tan continues to be a highly coveted look of youthfulness, even for men. The only problem is?

When it comes to enjoying a day at the spa, more men are foregoing the couch-version of R&R and joining women for a relaxing and rejuvenating day of pampering. In the recent past, spa services were geared towards the female population, but spas all over the country are now gearing up with male-minded

The world of skin-care has long been geared towards issues that commonly affect women. With an increasing number of men becoming aware of the need for daily upkeep of the body’s largest organ, and the fact that the needs of men’s skin are quite different from female’s, its time that skin-care