Skin Dysmorphia: Has Your Pursuit of Beautiful Skin Turned into a Mental Health Issue?

An estimated 1 million sheet masks are thrown away every day (A24/YouTube).

An estimated 1 million sheet masks are thrown away every day (A24/YouTube). “When I looked in the mirror, I saw holes and deep wrinkles, and when I interacted with people, I couldn’t focus,” says Ashlya Perry, describing the intrusive thoughts about her appearance that plagued her throughout her twenties. “My internal dialogue was always the … Read more

Skin Dysmorphia: Has Your Pursuit of “Perfect” Skin Turned into a Mental Health Issue?

Maddie Ogle shared her experience with skin dysmorphia on TikTok

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‘The Bar of Mars in Yellow Skin’: The Truth About Bananas

'The Bar of Mars in Yellow Skin': The Truth About Bananas

1. High in potassium “Bananas are a good source of potassium, with 451 milligrams (about 10 percent of your daily requirement) in one banana,” says Weston. They are also low in sodium which helps in controlling high blood pressure with their high potassium content. 2. Source of vitamin C We tend to reach for citrus … Read more

60-year-old woman says ’20-year-old’ skin after 50p a day powder

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Another person added: “I’m a 43-year-old woman… My skin used to always be full of water, even though I used hydrating masks many times. Now my skin looks like it did when I was in my 30s.” This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. learn … Read more