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Colours You Might DYE For

The two young teens closed their menus having settled on their breakfast options. “What can I get for you this morning?” the waitress asked, pen poised. Felix looked up and grinned. “Well, I’m going to have the 3-egg option, sunny, brown toast and...
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Tone It Up!

Dear Cosmetic World, It’s all about the toner. We mostly love you, but true to form, you confuse us once again. What is the difference between a toner and an astringent and should we care? I think yes, but let’s read on. A toner is water based. An...
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Time To Ask the Thieves

Back in the peak of the Black Death (1348-1350) when everyone was dying left right and centre, a quartet of thieves were captured and threatened with being burned alive for their crimes against the plaque victims. Let’s ask the thieves how they...
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Emu Against Maskne

The light warned yellow. Our traffic lanes obediently cruised to a stop and I did a double take at my neighbouring Masked Rider. “Do we have to wear a mask while driving?” I thought. Some people are wearing masks 8-10 hours a day. Mandatory or...
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When The Mask Doesn’t Fit

Masking is a challenge To be effective, the mask needs to be snuggly placed across the bridge of the nose, flattened against the cheeks and secured under the chin. But all too often, we are witnessing on others, or perhaps ourselves, a mask that is...
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The WOW Factor. Neem Salve.

"This Neem Salve is a LIFESAVER." Says Sabina, one of our valued customers. It saved her from a recurring rash on her face. She is one of many that have fallen in love with our salve. "Your neem salve has changed my life. No more breakouts." Says J...
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All Skin Being Equal

White, yellow, red or black, skin is skin and needy of good nutrition. The dry, oily, aging, unevenly toned, sun damaged or clogged pores affect all of us. Advise on how to achieve healthy skin can be baffling at times. We are told to avoid bar soap...
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A Tooth Cleanser That’s Khaki Green

Khaki green is an earth colour, the camouflage of the warrior. Our tooth cleanser is dressed for battle. Not the usual toothpaste bright green gel, but a dull, khaki green. Maybe not the most common colour for a tooth paste, we agree. But once you...
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‘Numbing’ Creams Require Caution

The year was 2006. Arielle was only 17 when fate played its hand. She was young, spirited and full of energy. As an accomplished cross-country runner and like many dedicated athletes, Arielle experienced sore muscles after exercise. An over the...
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What do Makeup and Marlboros Have in Common?

Is there a connection between wearing lipstick and smoking cigarettes? More than one answer is plausible but we are thinking carbon black. Carbon Black aka: D&C Black, acetylene black, thermal black, furnace black, channel black, lamp black and...

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