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Battle of the Breakouts: Secrets to Tackling Acne as an Adult vs. Teenager
Think you've escaped acne now that you've left your teenage years behind? Think again! Acne isn’t just a teen issue; it can surprise you in...
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Unveiling the Skincare Secret: How Vitamin B Can Cure Acne with Just One Pill
Introduction Tired of stubborn acne and endless skincare routines? What if the solution lies in a tiny pill packed with Vitamin B? In this blog...
The Importance of Sunscreen for Your Skin
Calling all skincare enthusiasts! Dive into our latest blog post to uncover the ultimate skincare essential: Sunscreen! Shielding your skin from UV damage, premature aging,...
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View AllSay Goodbye to Back Acne Scars Forever Proven Tactics & Myths Busted
Are you tired of hiding your back because of those stubborn scars every summer due to back acne? You're not alone! Acne scars, especially on...
5 Superfoods for Blemish-Prone Skin, according to Science
In today's world where we're all after that glowing, flawless skin, we tend to focus a lot on skincare products. But that's just one piece...
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What Is the Paleo Diet and Can It Help Acne?
It feels like there is a new diet around every corner nowadays. Some of these diets tell us to avoid carbs or go plant-based, while...
How to Prepare for Formal
Senior Formal: All of those late nights, (probably long) bouts of procrastination, successes, and character-building experiences throughout school have led to this one event. It’s...
Drying Times, why water is your best skincare
You’ve heard it many times before…to drink lots and lots of water! But often the full picture gets a little unclear sometimes. The thing is,...
Acne friendly sugar alternatives
It is common knowledge that sugar causes horrors on our well-being (hormonal imbalances, obesity, cholesterol, diabetes and more), but what about our skin health? Recent...
The Complex Nutritional Needs of Our Bodies
Good dietary advice can often be summarised quite simply: eat more fruit and vegetables, drink plenty of water, consume whole, unprocessed foods<1>. The reasons behind...
Men’s night time skincare is becoming a thing and it’s about time.
In the beauty world, there’s something called a night kit. It’s a collection of products that help prepare your face for sleep. This kind of...
Keeping Cool with Acne
Heat is the harsh centrepiece of our culture. Everything we do for fun happens because it’s hot. How do we relax with friends on an...
SkinB5's Clear Skin Superfood Booster
It’s easy to get caught up with a hectic schedule: dashing from class/ work/ seeing friends/ studying for exams/ prepping for a presentation/ everyday life...
What do we mean when we talk about glowing skin?
It’s one of those things we say but don’t explain much. When a woman looks great, we say she’s glowing. Even magical things in movies...
Kim Kardashian’s makeup artist gets beauty inspiration from Meghan Markle
SkinB5 potent clear skin vitamins can deliver a real glow from within that is long-lasting - no need to fake it with make up This...
How to Hydrate Dry Winter Skin Once and for all
Suffering from dry skin in the winter is as inevitable as sweating come summer time. But it doesn’t have to be this way! While we...
3 Anti Ageing Benefits of Yoga
Yoga is well known for its ability to increase even the stiffest people’s flexibility as well as improving strength and fitness, but did you know...
THE BENEFITS OF VITAMIN B5
Derived from the Greek word “Pantos”, meaning “ found everywhere”, Pantothenic Acid (also known as Vitamin B5) acquired its name in reference to its wide...
5 Essential items for Clear Skin from the kitchen cupboard
While everyone loves a good DIY project or homemade recipe, things can get a little tricky when it comes to skincare — while one friend...
How good is happiness for your skin?
Think about it. If there was a time when your skin was especially oily and all your photos were bad, how was life going? You...
Procrastination over Clutter
I’m a huge fan of decluttering as it can leave you feeling clear, accomplished and ‘free’. Sometimes, I think if you know that you have...
Quinoa and vegetable medley
High in protein and fibre, quinoa contains all the essential amino acids the body needs to sustain energy levels and support healthy tissue growth and...
That thing everyone says they have to do more for clear skin.
We’re always hearing about how great meditation is. If you look up meditation in the dictionary, you’ll see the words “That thing everyone says they...
Poke Bowl Recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes Yields: 1 Stop chewing your stale tuna sandwich like cud! We have the answer to your lunch or dinner dilemma: our...
Fashion Blog for Men: Greasy Hair
This blog post is all about hair and what to do when it gets greasy. I remember being young and full of strange new chemicals....
Healthy Lifestyle Habits from Around the Globe
How do you prioritise your health? Perhaps the ever-racing lifestyle in Australia have you leaving your ‘me time’ for another day that never really comes....
Matcha Latte, oh yeah!
Swap out your morning coffee with matcha latte for an antioxidant boost. Matcha is essentially a very concentrated form of green tea. The way it's...
Health Benefits of Grounding Yourself
Have you ever heard of grounding yourself? You may have heard about it when a person focusses on calming thoughts amidst a stress or panic...
What everyone should know about piercings
The last blog was about all the exciting things you can find in your mother’s makeup cabinet, and how much more effort they put into...
4 Health Benefits of Molasses
Molasses is often heralded a miracle sweetener, what with its health benefits and great taste. There are generally three varieties of the viscous substance, including...
What skincare does your mum use?
Your mother’s skincare shelf is a mysterious place. And I’m going to tell you all about it. We males have it easy. Usually we only...
Alcohol and a Clear Skin Lifestyle
Work does it, your trivia team does it, even your family visiting town does it. Everyone drags you out and asks you to have some...
Get Smooth Glowing Skin for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the month of love, care and happiness! And being only a few days away now is the time to start planning your...
2017 is here! Is a Detox on the cards?
Is a detox on the cards? Christmas and New Year have been wild, but now you’re ready to feel healthy and energised again. Detoxing is...
5 Ways to Protect Your Hair This Summer
Beach days, hiking, swimming, kayaking, and lounging on cool tiles when the humidity becomes too much; summertime brings with it a lot of outdoor activities...
Mushroom and Spinach Egg Cups
Happy New Year to everyone! These egg muffins are a great way to start your new year off right. They’re healthy, packed with protein and...
Christmas is here – Is it a struggle to resist the food?
Can't stop thinking of eating that box of chocolates you got for Christmas? Or finishing the Christmas pudding, Panettone, custard, ice cream…the list Christmas food...
What Can Aloe Vera really do for Acne?
Aloe Vera, a green godsend wonder plant has been a popular ingredient in all sorts of skin healing remedies and beauty products. It is commonly...
4 common beauty mistakes that are making your skin worse!
Do you regularly cleanse, hydrate and treat your skin but somehow you still manage to experience skin issues like acne? Or find that your skin...
Does your hectic lifestyle and lack of Sleep affect your acne?
Stop reading now if you’re not a busy person. I thought you’d continue. We are all battling busy lifestyles. Stress and sleeplessness aren’t uncommon. Think...
Meditation Techniques for Relaxation
Have you tried meditation? Many people have attempted meditation, but struggle, as it’s difficult to switch off the mind. But what if you didn’t have...
Do you have these healthy living questions?
This June I’ve been holding a 30 day Mind Body Challenge, which has included nutrition, movement and meditation and many questions were raised. It’s a...
Foods that help fight the cold and achieve clear skin
It’s that time of the season again, the season of cold runny noses, coughing, sore throats, and feeling congested. But sadly if you’ve fallen a...
Remember your ABCs
Riddle: What is something everyone wants, everyone has a degree of it, and many struggle with it? Answer: Confidence. Confidence is a funny thing. Sometimes...
Day Spa Experiences ain’t just for the ladies
These days many of the previously ‘feminine’ taboos are anything but. Other than the growth in men’s skin care, the evolution of men’s hair styling...
De-Clutter to help De Stress
Why de-clutter? Do you know that feeling of overwhelming, that comes from a pile of bills, receipts and paperwork all building up? You’ll be adding...
Does Summer = Worse Acne for You?
Now we all suffer from acne breakouts time to time, but why does acne tend to get worse around summer time? For those who suffer...
What is going on with my face?
There’s nothing more frustrating than getting the same blemishes in the same area of your face over and over again. What If I told you...
Acne friendly sugar alternatives
It’s common knowledge that sugar causes horrors on our well-being (hormonal balances, obesity, cholesterol, diabetes and more), but what about our skin health? Recent studies...
7 things worse for your skin than acne – a male perspective
When you have acne, it’s hard not to think negatively of yourself. It isn’t flattering and it deflates your self-esteem like nothing else can. So...
Eating Easter Eggs with ease
If you’re anything like me, your mind is still in the new year – and now BAM! Here’s Easter and Easter Eggs! Easter is a...
Drying Times, why water is your best skincare
You’ve heard it many times before…to drink lots and lots of water! But often the full picture gets a little unclear sometimes. The thing is,...
Could you hair product be giving you acne?
I don’t personally use a lot of hair products. I did in years past. Like most men in the 90s I would gel my hair...
Clear Skin From Within
Happy New Year’s, everyone! The New Year is a perfect time for new beginnings, a great way to incorporate goals and an opportunity to take...
Christmas Party Survival Kit
Christmas is meant to be a time of festivity and celebration, but in truth it’s really a week long abuse of your body, mental strength...