Personal Care

Parabens: What are they?

Parabens are a common cosmetic ingredient—and, lately, the object of much vilification. Find out what they really are and whether you should be seeking out paraben-free products You may have noticed lately that “paraben free” labels have been popping up on some beauty products at the drugstore and elsewhere. Parabens are the most widely used [...]

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By developer
Monday, April 30th, 2012

The BAG MONSTER CAMPAIGN against plastic bags

Self-appointed cosmetics grocer LUSH is the ultimate beauty delicatessen selling natural handmade cosmetics that smell like heaven – and it’s now available in Dubai! A-listers love this brand and Ahlan reveals that Angelina Jolie buys Ocean Salt cleanser and scrub that Halle Berry is a self-confessed fan of Dream Cream body moisturiser; and that Kylie [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012

Eat right for your body type

Knowing your body type helps you balance your meals. Let experts from a new wellness club in Dubai guide you. Wellness and balance are feel-good terms. Not surprisingly then that the new spa coming to town uses these words with maximum impact – Balance Wellbeing 360 club. It is the Landmark Group’s new wellness  concept opening [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

ARGANICA Launches 100% Natural and Organic Products

New to the region, the range is created from rare Moroccan Argan Oil. New Middle East based brand ARGANICA has recently launched its first 100 per cent natural and organic beauty product range in the region, made from one of the world’s rarest natural oils, Argan Oil. ARGANICA uses the purest form of Moroccan Argan [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Sunscreens Exposed – 2011 Guide!

EWG’s 5th annual guide to safe and effective sunscreens features ratings for more than 1,700 sunscreens and SPF lip balms, moisturizers and makeups. Highlights? Only one in five sunscreens earns high marks for safety and efficacy. Products with exaggerated SPF claims above 50 still crowd out better brands, and nearly one-third of this year’s crop [...]

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By Tatiana Antonelli Abella
Monday, May 23rd, 2011