Skin care — anti-ageing

Peri-menopause series: why have I lost interest in my partner?

Peri-menopause series: why have I lost interest in my partner?

As we hit our mid to late thirties hormones levels tend to decline, oestrogen and progesterone , progesterone (our calming, relaxing hormone) to a greater extent at a faster rate. This gap can cause us to experience symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, fluid retention, fatigue, poor sleep, weight gain, hot flushes and more.. or less.  Our DHEA levels also decrease along with other hormones creating an overall imbalance. When one or more hormones are out of balance it can have a knock on affect on another hormone. That is why it is important that your Doctor checks levels and clinical...

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The ABC of your skincare ritual

The ABC of your skincare ritual

It becomes bamboozling with the many brands available on the market. That is why at Plumped we have streamlined your skin routine for you. Our power packed serums will deliver the ultimate dose of vitamins to your skin. Step one : Cleanse : Using our alpha hydroxy acid cleansers..  Plumped daily lactic gel cleanser in the morning  Glycolic acid exfoliating cleanser at the end of the day. (I keep mine in the shower for convenience) Careful to avoid contact with your eyes! Serum: Plumped Vitamin B3 to smooth, refine and hydrate . This can double up as a primer under your foundation.  Vitamin...

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