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http://lapelle.co.za/issue8/3-frightening-facts-about-free-radicals-and-oxidation-in-your-body 3 FRIGHTENING FACTS ABOUT FREE RADICALS AND OXIDATION IN YOUR BODY HOW THE SUN CAN BECOME YOUR ENEMY AND THE AIR YOU BREATHE TOXIC TO YOUR BODY – AND WHY THIS KNOWLEDGE IS THE FIRST STEP TO RECLAIMING YOUR IDEAL SKIN You’ve no doubt heard of free radicals before. And you’ve probably been told to consume this or apply that to fight them in your body. But what are free radicals, exactly? Where do they come from? Why am I being warned against them? Good questions, but before we can answer them, you need to know a little bit about your world, your body and how you got here. LIFE IS A MIRACLE, BUT YOU ARE ... SOMETHING ELSE It’s a miracle that life evolved on our planet in the first place, but you as an individual are not here by chance, you’re a survivor: you are able to read this right now because select genes were passed on from the beginning of time, through history, down ...

See what is in the latest issue of Lapelle Magazine, there are also many prizes to be won.   http://www.lapelle.co.za/issue7.php?id=1154 One of the articles in the magazine this month is about what is bad for your skin. UNDER MY SKIN 10 EVERYDAY THINGS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR SKIN 1. Sleeping with make-up on Apart from the chemicals and potential allergens in some make-up brands, not washing it off before bed  has devastating effects, such as clogging pores, disrupting natural repair and shedding (renewal), and  drying out skin, leading to accelerated breakdown of collagen and elastin and even oxidative stress. Trust us: wash your face, every night. 2. Drinking – and eating – too little water Without water, skin dehydrates, gets damaged and ages quickly. Every cell in your body needs water to  metabolise normally, which is why the eight glasses a day rule is one to live by. But there also seems to  be some eating more water-rich fo...

See what is in the latest issue of Lapelle Magazine, there are also many prizes to be won.   http://www.lapelle.co.za/issue7.php?id=1154 One of the articles in the magazine is this one UNDER MY SKIN 10 EVERYDAY THINGS THAT ARE BAD FOR YOUR SKIN 1. Sleeping with make-up on Apart from the chemicals and potential allergens in some make-up brands, not washing it off before bed has devastating effects, such as clogging pores, disrupting natural repair and shedding (renewal), and drying out skin, leading to accelerated breakdown of collagen and elastin and even oxidative stress. Trust us: wash your face, every night. 2. Drinking – and eating – too little water Without water, skin dehydrates, gets damaged and ages quickly. Every cell in your body needs water to metabolise normally, which is why the eight glasses a day rule is one to live by. But there also seems to be some eating more water-rich foods purported better water absorption. 3. Squeezing p...

Issue 6 of Lapelle is out , read it online  HERE  . Another issue full of great skincare tips!  Medical Director at lamelle research laboratories, Dr Bradley Wagemaker, answers a few FAQs around serums. 1. What is the difference between a moisturiser and a serum? While a moisturiser contains a whole host of ingredients to fulfill various functions in skin, a serum contains only that very specific active ingredient to produce only the particular results effectively. Thus, when  it comes to addressing specific conditions,  a moisturiser can never give you the dramatic results a serum can. http://youtu.be/QyjToaW2XfM 2. Where do serums fit into my regular skincare regimen? A serum can be seen as a boosting agent – used for a period of time when your skin needs some extra help, for example, after a holiday in the sun, when you might have some hyperpigmentation and dryness. http://youtu.be/bua9Uj2OA-A 3. How do I incorporate serums int...

*SPONSORED POST* Hi guys ! The latest issue of Lapelle is out, and  Dr Bradley Wagemaker, Medical Director, of Lamelle Research Laboratories   gives some awesome tips to winter proof your skin.  Click here to read the latest issue -  Issue 5  ________________________________________________________________________________ Afraid the season will take its toll? Here are a few good and proper vitamins, nutrients, herbs and health products that can help take the sting out of winter The information in this article should not be taken as medical advice. Always talk to your GP before taking a new supplement. 1. Vitamin D3 Vitamin D3 is enjoying its time in the sun, so to speak, as recent research has confirmed its importance for our overall health. It is essential for calcium absorption, (and thus for bone growth and density). It improves the functioning of the nervous system and the heart and can even speed up muscle recovery and improve t...

*SPONSORED POST *  Hi guys ! I thought I'd share some info on a awesome new online magazine that is available for beauty product lovers out there.  _______________________________________ Some more info on the company : Lapelle gives authoritative and scientific  perspective to skincare to help build the professional skin care industry Lamelle Research Laboratories is a South African biotechnology research company that manufactures products that are innovative and evidenced based. Started 7 years ago, the founders combined over 25 years of medical and pharmacy experience to bring a unique perspective to the industry.  Our core business has been in medical aesthetics All of Lamelle Research Laboratories’ products are developed through a rigorous programme of review, research and meticulous production __________________________________________ Some of the topics that they will be covering this month includes - Bang On Autumn ...