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Our feet work hard for us, day after day. That’s why they deserve care and pampering !

You like to take care of your skin, from head to toe, and you’re always on the lookout for simple, yet effective ways to give it that fresh look and keep it feeling healthy. You’ve come to the right place! The following twelve tips will help you do just that.

BB Cream, also known as Blemish Balm Cream, Beauty Balm Cream, Blemish Base Cream or Beauty Base Cream, actually has nothing to do with babies! In fact, it is a multifunctional product that evens out the complexion, boosts radiance and corrects, repairs, moisturizes and protects skin. It’s ideal for young and acne-prone skin, as well as for mature skin .

Wrinkle-fighting moisturizers, youth serums, night cream...why use them and when? At approximately what age should you start? Here are a few tips to help clear things up!

Fall is the season of new beginnings. Summer garb gets stored away to make way for warm, comfy clothes. It’s also the perfect time to rethink our skin care routine, since our skin may not have the same needs in summer, fall and winter!

You often do it in a hurry, sometimes inadequately or even not at all. It’s makeup removal! But it now has a new friend in micellar water. Suitable for most skin types, especially sensitive skin, micellar water sweeps away makeup with remarkable ease, efficiency and TLC!

Every day, morning and night, you diligently apply moisturizer to your face. Yet despite your dedication to this beauty ritual , your complexion lacks radiance and your skin, suppleness? Read on for our best-ever tips on regaining your youthful glow.

For centuries now, thermal water has attracted a fair share of devotees. But why? Let’s try to demystify the virtues of this extra special water!

Day in and day out, our skin is subjected to harmful elements. Soap, sun, wind, indoor heating, hot showers and baths – these all play a role in dehydrating our epidermis. Lucky for us, moisturizing milks, lotions, creams, emulsions and butters come to the rescue, but which one should you choose?

Exfoliation is the ultimate treatment to purify your skin and leave it looking gorgeous. And during summer, it is your best friend when it comes to preparing your skin for sun exposure and prolonging your tan.

Is toning lotion really necessary? Absolutely! Making good use of this type of purifying product every day can greatly benefit your skin, leaving it radiant and balanced. And what woman can say “no” to that! Time to zoom in on toning lotion!

From birth to about age 4, children have extremely delicate, sensitive skin. In fact, their skin’s protective barrier is especially thin, making it permeable to various chemicals and ultraviolet rays. So when it comes to our little bundles of joy, special loving care is needed for looking after their skin!

As we all know, pregnancy comes with its fair share of physical changes, not to say upheavals! The organ that reacts most readily to pregnancy is, of course, our skin, from head to toe! In fact, cortisol, one of the hormones secreted during pregnancy, reduces the production of collagen, which is responsible for skin’s elasticity.

Among all the anti-aging products you’ll find in the cosmetics aisle, none is more overlooked than those for the neck and décolleté. Yet the bust and neck area is more delicate and prone to aging than our face! That’s because the skin in this region is especially thin and has no muscle support.

While there are many different types of massage gloves out there - each with their own distinct properties - exfoliating gloves are generally used to eliminate dead skin cells, leading to better cellular regeneration, skin oxygenation, microcirculation and lymphatic circulation.

Can your regular bathing routine best be described as a desperate race against the clock? Do you take a three-minute shower, throw on a bathrobe, jump into your clothes before heading out the door? Yet everyone knows that just a few extra minutes to pamper our skin every day can do us a world of good, improving our sense of wellbeing – both physically and mentally – and leaving us feeling beautiful from head to toe, all day long! Why not go for it?

In the winter, our skin is often less supple and our complexion becomes pale and lacklustre. To give it a fresh burst of radiance, follow these few tips.

While not really necessary for younger women, night cream should be discovered (or rediscovered) by those who want to do everything they can to keep their complexion healthy and youthful as the years go by. Let’s just say that starting at 30, the cream you use at night becomes just as important as the one you use during the day.

The eye contour area is fragile and thin in both men and women. Like their female counterparts, men can now reduce the appearance of bags, rings, wrinkles and signs of fatigue around their eyes. There are creams, serums and gels designed to smooth, refresh, decongest and tighten this delicate region.

While walking in a winter wonderland might be great fun for the kids, it’s a whole other story when it comes to our skin! Here are a few tips to help you regain a beautiful, supple complexion as you dash through the snow this winter!

Your hair is dry and brittle? Your skin is cracked and rough? It’s all a bit depressing! The culprits? Maybe you took in too much sun last summer or perhaps it’s the dry winter weather – or maybe both! No matter the cause, now it’s time to remedy the situation! How? With a head-to-toe moisture treatment!

When it comes to having youthful-looking eyes, the golden rule is to use an eye contour treatment morning and night.

Makeup, even when applied sparsely, should always be removed at the end of the day. In fact, any good night time beauty routine should start with the thorough cleansing of all traces of cosmetics.

After enduring harsh winter conditions, our skin is begging for a good springtime cleaning! Here are a few tips to help your complexion regain its radiance just in time for summer!

During winter, the cold, wind and low humidity can sometimes leave skin feeling dry, itchy and chafed. To prevent dry skin and sunburns, protecting your skin is a must...and that goes for children, as well!

Did you know that even the winter sun can damage your skin? Actually, just because it’s cold outside, doesn’t mean the sun is less dangerous for us. That’s why it’s important to protect yourself from its ultraviolet rays by using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. In addition, you should protect your lips with a balm that also contains sunscreen. And don’t forget children. Their skin is three times thinner than adult skin, making it more vulnerable to the sun’s rays.

Did you know that the dermis (bottom layer of skin) is composed of 70 percent water and that the epidermis (upper layer of skin) of15 percent water? This suggests that giving skin plenty of moisture is quite important – and that’s true at any age!

If lips don’t get the hydration they need every day, they soon get dry and chapped, especially during winter.

Our hands are constantly under attack from the elements – wind, sun, temperature changes, hard water, soap, detergents – you name it, our hands have to deal with it!

In recent years, facial masks of every variety have become more and more efficient and specialized, making them a beauty routine staple. Try them once and you’re sure to adopt for good this special kind of pampering!

What’s the secret to looking young? Taking good care of the skin around your eyes! Delicate and involved in all motion of the surrounding muscles, the eye contour is always first to show signs of aging. Learn how to give it the gentle care it deserves.

Many women overlook the importance of makeup removal in their beauty regimen. Yet this key step leaves skin feeling so fresh and clean! In this article, you will learn why, when and how you should remove your makeup and cleanse your face.

Did you know that skin is 70 percent water? Yet anyone, regardless of age or skin type (oily, combination or dry), can have dehydrated skin. The good news is that this problem is temporary. With a few prevention measures and the right moisturizing products, your skin can regain its natural glow.

Behind its leathery appearance, oily skin is quite fragile. It’s therefore important to pamper it with the appropriate skin care products.

Exfoliating your face once or twice a week is part of a good beauty routine. But when it comes to this skin care step, “easy does it,” is what it’s all about.