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Beauty & Health: 8 Benefits Of Coffee On The Skin
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Beauty & Health: 8 Benefits Of Coffee On The Skin

Coffee is a beloved beverage that many consume for a much-needed energy boost in the morning and throughout the day. Though this is the most common use, it has many other benefits both for your health and skin. For beauty, it’s mostly used…

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Beauty: 5 Skincare Myths You Need To Unsubscribe From
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Beauty: 5 Skincare Myths You Need To Unsubscribe From

When it comes to skincare, we have all fallen victim to believing a myth or two at least once in our lives. The internet has become this giant black hole of information and it can get pretty confusing for anyone seeking help. As people…

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7 Great Perfumes For The Cold Weather
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7 Great Perfumes For The Cold Weather

Just like clothes, perfumes have their seasons. There are perfumes that work for hot weather and others that work for cold weather. This is determined by the scent tones and longevity of the wear. In cold weather, you need a mild scent…

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The Ultimate Korean Beauty Glossary & Skincare Guide
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The Ultimate Korean Beauty Glossary & Skincare Guide

If you are new to Korean beauty or the Korean 10-step skincare routine, one challenge you’re likely to face is the daunting task of deciphering Korean beauty terms. It often gets worse because some terms used in Korean skincare products…

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11 Common Bra Mistakes Women Make
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11 Common Bra Mistakes Women Make

I remember the first time I wore a bra; I was in high school. Back then, there was a stigma around hitting puberty when your age wasn’t right, and getting your period or wearing a bra while still in primary school was one of them. That…

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The Beauty Of Boredom
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The Beauty Of Boredom

One of the greatest epiphanies that I’ve had in the last couple of years is that almost everything is a perception. Our feelings, ideas, thoughts, and experiences are all based on the mindset and ideologies that have been instilled in us…

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Fashion: 6 Casual Striped Outfits To Inspire Your Wardrobe
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Fashion: 6 Casual Striped Outfits To Inspire Your Wardrobe

I like to think of fashion as a game. It’s like a puzzle that you get to play around with every single day. But unlike a puzzle, there is no right or wrong. It’s all about preference and finding out what suits and complements you. There is…

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5 Reasons Why You Should Embrace The Cooking Process
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5 Reasons Why You Should Embrace The Cooking Process

From an early age, I reinforced the idea that the kitchen was just not for me. Why? Many times, you spend an awful amount of time preparing and cleaning, and a very short time actually enjoying your food. I have skipped meals countless…

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Product Review: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Essence
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Product Review: Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Essence

I would have said you live under a rock if the hype around the Cosrx Advanced Snail 96 Mucin essence hasn’t reached you but that wouldn’t be fair. After all, there are so many hypes I don’t get including the one around Mikalla hair…

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Benefits Of Hand Washing Your Dishes
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Benefits Of Hand Washing Your Dishes

“Washing dishes is all about restoring, bringing something back to its original state. The vessels go back to their squeaky, shiny state, and the kitchen to its sanitised, spotlessly clean self. Then, all is right again in the mortal…

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6 Natural Remedies For Household Pest Control
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6 Natural Remedies For Household Pest Control

Almost everyone has at one point or another dealt with pest infestation. Whether it is cockroaches or even ants, pests are extremely irritating. Just seeing them moving around is psychologically torturing. The thing is, sometimes it really…

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A Day In The Life Of A Woman Avoiding Sexual Assault
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A Day In The Life Of A Woman Avoiding Sexual Assault

It’s 6 am. I’m deep in sleep when I hear the sound of my alarm. I instinctively jump out of bed, not because I’m excited to face this day, but just so I can turn off the buzzing sound of my alarm. It’s Monday morning. Another day to make…

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6 Reasons Why You Should Increase Your Consumption Of Yoghurt
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6 Reasons Why You Should Increase Your Consumption Of Yoghurt

I’m yet to meet someone that doesn’t like yoghurt apart from some people who may be lactose intolerant. The consistency in texture, satiety value, variety of flavours, and affordability make it the perfect snack. Yoghurt or yogurt is…

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10 Whiskey Cocktails That You Should Try Out At Home
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10 Whiskey Cocktails That You Should Try Out At Home

If you’re a whiskey fan, then this post is for you. I don’t know about you, but I would take a cocktail over a neat glass of whiskey any day. It goes down much smoother, and if you make it the right way, it tastes amazing! Let’s dive a…

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Beauty: How To Take Care Of Your Skin While You Are Stuck At Home
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Beauty: How To Take Care Of Your Skin While You Are Stuck At Home

When you’re at home, it’s very easy to neglect yourself. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I tend to neglect my skin, hair, and facial routines a lot when I’m staying at home for a long period of time. Why? Because there’s really less…

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Five Hacks To Stop Nail-Biting
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Five Hacks To Stop Nail-Biting

Growing up, I was always the nail-biter. I tend to think it’s a habit that I inherited from my maternal side, but then again I don’t want to entirely pin the blame on genetics. At the time it never bothered me, but now that I’ve grown out…

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Signs That You Need To Take A Social Media Hiatus
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Signs That You Need To Take A Social Media Hiatus

There’s a quote that was going around the other day that the people who aren’t on social media have the answer to life. I partly believe in this statement, because I have friends who just aren’t interested in being on social media, and…

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Housing: The Pros And Cons Of Buying Off Plan Properties
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Housing: The Pros And Cons Of Buying Off Plan Properties

Real estate has taken off as a viable investment opportunity in the country. It is a fixed asset whose cost and value are ever-increasing. There are various ways of acquiring these assets, and off-plan housing is one of them. Buying off…

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How To Know If Your Drink Has Been Spiked
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How To Know If Your Drink Has Been Spiked

There are defining moments in life that remind you that in a world full of evil and destruction, goodness still lives in some people. This was supposed to be a normal night out for this lady. She just wanted a solo night out, to have a few…

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Beauty: How To Get Rid Of Blackheads
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Beauty: How To Get Rid Of Blackheads

We have all, at one point or another been affected by blackheads. They are spots that appear after a pimple clears from the face. I must admit, blackheads make me feel ugly because they’re just so out of place. The last blackhead I had was…

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6 Ways Rose Water Can Be Beneficial To You
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6 Ways Rose Water Can Be Beneficial To You

For many years women have been using rose water in beauty. It is so effective in beauty routines that Cleopatra in ancient Egypt used it. Rosewater comes from rose petals and water. One steeps the rose petals in water. You can also buy it…

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Skincare: The Beauty Benefits Of Snail Slime
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Skincare: The Beauty Benefits Of Snail Slime

The skin is the largest human organ. A lot of people would like to have clear and healthy skin especially women. When I first heard about the use of snail products on the skin I couldn’t possibly imagine someone using snail slime for their…

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Health: Five Reasons You Should Reduce Your Intake Of Fast Foods
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Health: Five Reasons You Should Reduce Your Intake Of Fast Foods

While healthy nutrition should be the number one priority in our lives, most of us tend to take it for granted. Nowadays, the internet seems to pass everything off as a joke, and with all this consumption, maybe the memes have led us to…

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