Beauty Hacks

  • NewsYahoo Canada Style

    Why you should never wash your face in the shower

    “Hot water coming straight onto your face from the shower head can strip away your natural oils and leave your skin barrier weak and cracked."

  • NewsYahoo Life

    9 Beauty Hacks to Hide Your Horrible Hangover

    Let’s face it. You probably lost count of how many times you sipped on your friend’s “extra special” mixed New Year’s Eve punch. We’ve all been there. But just because you indulged a little more than intended the night before, that doesn’t mean you have to look like it. To keep you from appearing like a hot hung-over mess, we’ve rounded up nine beauty hacks that’ll help you put your best face forward the morning after.

  • NewsSamantha Simmonds, Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger

    10 Ways Pumpkin Leftovers Could Make You More Beautiful

    Believe it or not, pumpkin flesh exfoliates, hydrates and protects your skin - all at the same time. Whilst its essential fatty acids deliver a hydration boost, vitamins A and C get to work on those ageing free radicals and alpha hydroxy acids boost cell turnover, revealing a brighter, more radiant you.

  • NewsAlison Coldridge

    Midnight multitasking: Boost your beauty sleep with these tried and tested tools

    We sleep, on average, for around six to eight hours a night. And while our body uses this time to rejuvenate our bodies and minds, it’s also a great time to supercharge your skin and give your hair a little extra love.  Slathering your face with intensive moisturise might be all your current go-to pre-bed routine consists of, but incorporate some of these clever tools into your regime and you’ll wake a whole new woman.  Any beauty buys we’ve missed?

  • NewsAlison Coldridge

    17 Surprisingly Genius Uses For The Wonder That Is Baking Soda

    Who knew this simple baking buy boasted so many alternative uses? [Photo: Rex]

  • NewsNatalie KayO

    The Ultimate Lazy Day Beauty Guide

    There’s no reason to feel bad about a lazy day, we all have them but, what do we do when we still want to look presentable for a quick trip to the shops or last minute morning coffee? Cue lazy day beauty, a fail-safe routine to take you from drab to fab with minimal effort. Products that have more than one purpose should be a go-to when you’re having a lazy beauty day.

  • NewsSamantha Simmonds, Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger

    10 Natural Beauty Hacks That Will Change Your Life

    Peppermint oil temporarily pumps up the volume by enhancing blood flow. For a power pout to rival Kylie Jenner, you can add a drop of cinnamon oil and/or cayenne pepper oil. Create your own glow-giving mask by combining half a teaspoon of ground turmeric with a tablespoon each of raw, organic honey, organic milk and organic apple cider vinegar to form a paste.