POPSUGAR Australia Beauty (BellaSugar)

Kim Kardashian Suffers From Psoriasis Due To Stress

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:26:20 EST

On the latest episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians which was screened recently in the US, Kim Kardashian visits a dermatologist to find out what a rash appearing on her lower legs could be. After eliminating ringworm (sister Khloé's theory), the doctor diagnoses the reality starlet with psoriasis, a skin condition which her mum, Kris Jenner, also suffers from. Upon hearing that the condition can be influenced by stress and travel, and that it's treatable but not curable, Kim panics and starts to question how the skin problem will affect her career. "People don't understand the pressure on me to look perfect... Imagine what the tabloids would do to me if they saw all these spots?" The dermatologist suggests Kim lead a "slower-paced life" to control the condition. While we can't all sympathise with Kim's pressures to look 'perfect', we can relate to stress playing havoc with our skin. Do you feel sorry for Kim?

Give Your Skin Some Relief With Aveeno

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:30:00 EST

Way back when, in 1945, Aveeno scientists created their first product based on oatmeal. Now, some 65 years later, the execution of the products has advanced - the oatmeal is now milled into an extra-fine powder known as colloidal oatmeal - but the key ingredient has remained.

So what makes oatmeal so special? Well it’s been recommended by leading dermatologists for years because it helps to relieve the irritation and itching that’s often associated with dry skin and conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis.

But by far the best bit about the dermatologist-endorsed range, is that the products don’t come with million-dollar price tag attached. In fact Aveeno Fragrance Free Skin Relief Body Wash is just $9.99. BARGAIN! As well as the hero ingredient, the body wash also features menthol properties to impart an instant cooling sensation. It’s creamy, gentle and effective: everything you could wish for if you’ve got dry, itchy skin. As we head towards the colder months when skin conditions start to flare up, it’s definitely worth stocking up on a bottle o' two.

New Range Alert: Vaseline Cocoa Butter

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:00:18 EST

Vaseline has just launched two amazing cocoa butter products that you simply must try: Vaseline Cocoa Butter Deep Conditioning Body Lotion (from $7.29) and Vaseline Cocoa Butter Smoothing Body Butter ($10.99). The Body Butter is obviously the richer of the two and features pure shea butter, as well as cocoa butter so it's great for dry hotspots like the knees, elbows and feet. The fragrance is actually a bit more delicate than other cocoa butter products on the market so it's less sickly and in-your-face. Plus, even though it's fragranced, it's fine for people with skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Now, I still can't believe that less than a third of Australians use a moisturiser daily-crazy! Without a daily hit of moisture, your skin becomes rough and uneven, meaning less light is reflected, hence you get that dull, lacklustre appearance. Please, please, please make sure you moisturise. Otherwise we can't be friends scaly lady. And you know I don't want that.

Stockists: Vaseline (1800 061 027)

Definition: Burdock Root

POPSUGAR Beauty AU — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:00:17 EST

A member of the sunflower family, burdock root has most traditionally been used medicinally to help purify. It's typically eaten as a root vegetable, and can often be found in Korean and Japanese cuisines, but it has its beauty value too.

An anti-inflammatory, burdock root can help clear skin problems like acne, eczema, rosacea and psoriasis. It also improves shine and body in hair and deters scalp problems and conditions

Try Lush Flying Fox Shower Gel (from $10.95), KEVIN.MURPHY BALANCING.RINSE ($32.95), Trilogy Botanical Body Wash ($27) and Sukin Facial Moisturiser ($9.95).

Stockists: KEVIN.MURPHY (1800 104 204), Trilogy (03 9533 1336), Sukin (1300 858 898)