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If you’re still a fan
of this 1980s hairstyle stalwart, there’s good
news. Scrunchies are back.
Or at least they are according to social bookmarking
website Pinterest. Stock up on some new ones today – they’re available at many pharmacies.
How to stay looking young
Everyone knows wrinkles can make you look older. But researchers writing in the journal Frontiers in Psychology say facial contrast is also important if you want to look young. Facial contrast is a measure of how
much your features – such as your eyes, lips and eyebrows – stand out. The more your features stand out, the younger people will think you are, the researchers claim. Your ethnic background doesn’t make any difference either, as facial contrast was seen to be a factor in the perception of youth across a variety of cultures. The study makes a good argument
for wearing make-up for those who want to stay looking young, as make- up can darken or colour your features. But remember to remove your make-up thoroughly at the end of the day, as sleeping in it could make your skin dry and lead to fine lines.
Most beautiful
age is 38 The fashion world may all be about youth. But scientists writing in the journal JAMA Dermatology claim the average age of the most beautiful women is currently 38.9. The researchers came up with this
figure by calculating the average age of the 135 women listed in People magazine’s latest ‘World’s Most
42 All About health
What’s your brow worry?
Eyebrows are one of the biggest things in beauty these days, so it shouldn’t be any surprise that many women have concerns about theirs. A survey of 50,000 women by Blink Brow Bar suggests the following are our biggest brow hang-ups:
Uneven brows (cited by 32 percent of women)
Unruly brows (31 percent) Patchy brows (26 percent) Shapeless brows (23 percent) Brows that are too thin (18 percent) Over-plucked brows (17 percent)
The survey also discovered that only one in five women doesn’t groom their brows – yet surprisingly 50 percent never use eyebrow products.
Beautiful’ list. The list included women over the age of 35 including Julia Roberts, 50, Reece Witherspoon, 41, Viola Davis, 52, and Alicia Keys (right), 37. In 1990, the
average age of the women on the same list was 33.2.
Cold weather – whether you’re indoors or outdoors – can be harsh on your skin. Here are some of the most common problems you may encounter at this time of year, and how to fix them:
Winter skin woes
Dry skin Cold winds and dry indoor air caused by central heating can really take their toll on your complexion and make your skin dehydrated. Now’s the time to switch to a richer moisturiser – if you haven’t done so already. Your local Careway pharmacist can recommend winter- friendly moisturising products that will suit your skin type.
Chapped lips Your lips are particularly susceptible to harsh winter conditions because, unlike the rest of your facial skin, they lack the oil-producing glands that could help keep them moist. If your lips peel or become chapped in winter, it’s about time you invested in a good lip balm (ask your pharmacist to recommend one that contains ingredients that seal moisture in the lips, such as beeswax or shea butter).
Red nose Constant nose blowing when you have a cold can make your nose red, dry and sore. Soothe it with a rich skin balm or add a
dab of lip balm to the dry areas around your nostrils.
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