10 Glam Facts about Squalane
Squalene or squalane - you may have seen this term on moisturizers, facial oil, cleansers, masks or anti aging creams. And while the term squalene (with an "e") may be new to you, it’s actually a natural oil that exists in your epidermis. When made for skin care, it becomes squalane. So what exactly is squalane, and what are its skin benefits?
Ice Ice Baby – Cold Water Immersion: Hot or Not?
Body contact with cold to ice-cold water has gained high popularity among celebrities, health and longevity enthusiasts alike. Lizzo is doing it, it's Hailey Bieber's mood booster and Harry Styles sat in an ice tub when touring Germany. As a…
Body Posture – it’s About Style and Grace
During World War II, the NY Times in an article about perfect body posture wrote that “in the language of beauty, it is a prerequisite to grace.” More than 70 years later, the idea that a good body posture affects…
Cellular Senescence – a Key to Better Aging
As we age our body more and more resembles a dumpster cut off from the waste system. Cells are piling up that refuse to do their original job, which is either renew or die. In medicine this process is called…
How I Got Hooked on Face Workout
I cannot recall the exact date, but I clearly remember that the words 'Meghan Markle' and 'face massage' caught my attention. Both as a health journalist and private person, I am game whenever I read about topics on skin care,…
Work your muscles – and don’t forget your face
From the medical term ‘facial exercise’ to more popular names like face workout or face yoga, training your face is a trend – a huge trend - despite ongoing discourse over whether its benefits are scientifically valid.
I Nailed the Push-up Test
A 2020- medical study from the UK says that physical activity and fitness is on the decline in the pandemic, so upholding functional health might be good advice.
Glamorous Outdoor Jungle
Während Tini den Dschungel erkundet, bin ich ein Gipfelstürmer. Glam Ballerinas und Lianen? Für Tini kein Problem.High heels und Alpenglühen? Für mich eher kritisch.
Glamorous Outdoor Jungle
While Tini is conquering the jungle, I am more of a mountaineer. Glam ballerinas and lianas? No prob for Tini. High heels and mountain glow? Tricky for me.
My Forever Glam – Vintage Samtjacke
Es gibt diese absoluten Lieblingsstücke - die, bei denen Du Dich nie für eine schöne Zeit bedanken und sie dann in Marie Kondo-Manier entsorgen würdest. ++++++ You might have one of those favorite pieces. One, you would never thank for…
Pandemic Pullovers
There are times when I regard last year as lost: I missed the theatre, the concerts, the art events and dance parties - not to mention travelling. If you feel like I do, some thoughts might shift your perspective ...
