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Chicken skin and strawberry legs? How to deal with Keratosis Pilaris | Ask Doctor Anne

ADVERTISEMENT INFO: THIS BLOG POST USES AFFILIATE LINKS. I RECEIVED NO MONEY TO WRITE IT. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER. Chicken skin, strawberry legs – strange names for the rough and bumpy skin you get at the back of your arms, your legs and sometimes even on your butt. The medical term is Keratosis pilaris – this doesn’t sound any less strange, but exactly describes what it actually is.   So, what does the term Keratosis pilaris actually mean? Who can be affected? How can you get rid of it and, maybe…

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Taking out the trash IX – Empties

As I mention at the end of the video, that was supposed to be my September Empties. Yeah, I know.     In my defense, I do have a ton of video ideas and barely any time to film and edit them, so I guess I will leave the “monthly” empties schedule and sneak them in as a Sunday bonus video whenever I find the time. What better way to spend a Sunday then talking about trash, am I right?  

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Taking out the trash IV – April 2016 Empties

Again I have been collecting my empty skincare containers and the few bits of makeup that are actually not going to be used anymore and threw all in for a video.   Go get yourself a cup of tea, as it is a long one, but you will be rewarded with mini-reviews and a whole lot of dirty packaging. Aktivieren Sie JavaScript um das Video zu sehen.https://youtu.be/U0y8zhMhT4c   Now if that doesn’t tempt you…

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Igniting the spark again – The Body Shop Body Butters in “Smokey Poppy” and “Fuji Green Tea”

Do you remember the time when you had just fallen in love? When it filled your every waking moment,  even your dreams and when thinking about something else just didn’t seem possible? You longed to get home, to be close, to feel, to smell… And if you compare that to these days, after every day life crept in, when work and the toddler and maybe even a beauty blog keep you distracted and you don’t indulge in your love anymore? You somehow take it as granted, as something that is…

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Getting adventurous – Wild Ferns New Zealand Manuka Honey Body Care

Have you ever tried “Frog Hot Pot” or “Fishhead Curry”? No? Me neither. But it was a close call when we were in Singapore. When traveling, eating my way through traditional food is right there on top of my list, and I have had my fair share of questionable experiences, but I draw a line when something completely grosses me out. Wild Ferns New Zealand Manuka Honey Body Care That being said, New Zealand wasn’t quite as challenging when it came to food.  So to make sure I would get…

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It is the time for giving

December is the time for giving, not only to friends and family, but also to charity. There are numerous good causes out there, and I am sure everyone has something that is very dear to his heart. I wanted to take he opportunity to share with you the two that our family is going to support this year: In the UK there is one day in december called “Christmas Jumper Day”, where millions of people go out wearing their hand-knitted Christmas Jumpers to show their support for a (pre-defined) good…

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