How to get that Christmas Glow
Nature has equipped us all with different body types and it is important to learn to like your body as it is and to take the best care of it. A healthy and energetic body is primarily dependent on the internal state of the body, and before we spend time and money on beauty industry methods and special offers, we should eat healthy foods and keep ourselves physically active. Read more

Aphrodisiacs
The pursuit of passion is as old as the human race itself and the search
for ways to improve one's chances in love is almost as old. Ever since
Marc Antony first fed Cleopatra grapes, sensual foods, scents and
substances have been inextricably linked with romance. From the deadly
Spanish Fly to Casanova's personal favourite - the oyster, aphrodisiacs
have been used throughout the ages to heighten sexual pleasure. Read more

Detox
If you are one of those people who bounce backwards and forwards between
chocolate and raw vegetables, you may wish to consider a fresh start
and new routine. Detoxification is perhaps the best way to begin as it will give your
body an internal cleansing. Detoxification is the body's natural process
to neutralize, transform or get rid of unwanted materials or toxins. Read more

Why Consider Dermal Fillers
A study published in the March 2006 edition of the American
Journal of Aesthetic Surgery revealed that structural changes in the
skin such as thinning of the dermis takes place seven to eight years
before sagging is actually visible to the naked eye! As skin ages it loses its elasticity and becomes less
supple. As a result, lips can lose their fullness, lines can appear
around the mouth and nose area, and cheeks can start to look sunken and
hollow. Read more

Doctor Fish and Psoriasis
You may have heard about an unusual treatment for psoriasis
which uses a fish called Garra Rufa, more popularly known as Doctor
Fish. The fish are placed in a tub or pool together with one or more
psoriasis patients whereby the fish approach the patients and consume
their dead skin, leaving the healthy skin untouched. Although a widely
accepted treatment for a common, chronic, relapsing/remitting,
immune-mediated systemic disease, one wonders how safe and effective
these treatments are. Read more

Laser Treatments
In the last decade, both the technology and the results of
laser treatments have improved tremendously making lasers one of the
most valuable assets in the skincare sector. As a result, the number of
persons visiting laser aestheticians is increasing, and why not? Lasers
are effective for unwanted hair; thread veins and rosacea; skin
rejuvenation and collagen stimulation; acne scars; and pigmentation such
as sun damage, age spots and freckles. Read more

By Marianne Olavesen-Stabb
Norwegian-born Marianne Olavesen-Stabb has been a product designer, trainer and consultant to the international health, wellbeing and beauty Industry for 21 years.
She is the Founder and President of Scandinavian Skincare Systems and was also one of the finalists in Cosmopolitan’s 'Women of Achievement Awards' for her achievements in Health & Wellbeing.
marianne@scandinavianskincaresystems.com