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How To: Manage Stress the TCM Way with Ivy Lee
Stress is part and parcel of life. And while triggers of stress can sometimes seem trivial, the effects it has on our bodies are not. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stress affects the free flow of qi within the body, which results in stagnation, excessive internal heat and poor blood circulation. If you walk into your office every […]
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4 Alternative Ways to Ease Period Pain
Period pain sucks, let no one tell you otherwise. As soon as you feel that first twinge across your abdomen, you know it’s just a downward spiral from there. At best, it will leave you a little bloated, lethargic and feeling a little low. At worst, you’ll be experiencing cramps so bad you don’t want […]
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The Anti-Acne Diet with Dr Cheryl Kam
If you’ve tried everything to get rid of your acne and it’s persistent, maybe it’s time to take a look at your diet. As they say, you are what you eat; what you’re eating affects how your body functions overall, and your skin is your largest organ, so your diet may be playing a role […]
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Eczema Due to Sanitizer & Handwashing? Here’s What to Do
“Wash your hands” is a common refrain in these times since proper hand-washing and sanitising is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of viruses. But when you have skin conditions like eczema, washing your hands often can lead to dry and cracked skin and itchiness. It’s also difficult finding the right soap […]
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11 Skincare Tips for Your Worst Habits
Everyone has their vices — smoking, drinking too much, snacking on junk food. The thing is, not only are they detrimental to your health, but they also have negative effects on your skin. The facts are real: smoking causes cells to be starved of oxygen, resulting in dull, sallow and lacklustre skin. Alcohol causes puffiness […]
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The Productive Morning Routine with Lucia Pang
Australian-Chinese content creator Lucia Pang shares her productive morning routine.
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10 Best Massages & Spas for Every Budget in Singapore
Giving our bodies and minds time to relax and unwind once in a while should be a given; after all, self-care is essential in maintaining a healthy body and mind. Imagine therapeutic massages that relieve your muscle aches, or soak your stress away in onsen baths. We’ve rounded up a list of the best places […]
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A Dermatologist Debunks Pregnancy Skincare Myths
In this edition of BEAUBIT BLACK BOOK, we asked Dr Beibei Du-Harpur to debunk myths about pregnancy skincare. Your skin goes through many changes during pregnancy; from stretch marks and acne to itchiness and rashes, it’s important to learn how to deal with them safely. And really, who wants to spend hours researching for beauty ingredients to […]
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Debunked: An Expert’s Tips on Managing PCOS Symptoms
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age, though it isn’t discussed often in everyday life. Besides irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation, weight gain, and thinning hair, one of the most notable symptoms of PCOS is acne. PCOS-related acne is just like hormonal breakouts; they tend to flare in areas on the […]
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Stretch Marks & Pregnancy-Safe Skincare with Dr Punam Krishan
In this edition of BEAUBIT BLACK BOOK, we asked Dr Punam Krishnan to share about pregnancy-safe skincare and stretch marks. When you’re a mother-to-be, everything needs extra attention, from what goes in your body to what you put on your skin. Immediate changes would be to cut out caffeine and alcohol, but can you still […]
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Here’s What Dry-Brushing Actually Does for Your Skin—and How To Do It
If you’ve been into “alternative” beauty treatments like meditating and acupuncture, then you might like this age-old beauty ritual: dry-brushing. It’s a favourite treatment of several wellness-loving celebrities like Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow and Miranda Kerr. New to this area of the beauty and wellness community? Don’t fret. Ahead, a guide on the wellness treatment […]
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THE SKIN WE WEAR: Embracing You with Mandy Madden Kelley
Beauty guru and entrepreneur Mandy Madden Kelley shares how skincare helped her cultivate self-love and her secret to achieving her signature glowing skin. In the series ‘THE SKIN WE WEAR’, BEAUBIT focuses on how beauty can be self-empowering and a form of self-expression, how women are not defined by the way we look. Mandy Madden […]
