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Your mother may have been on to something when she insisted that you eat your broccoli as a child. A new study by the University of Arizona and Johns Hopkins University found that sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli, has powerful anti-skin cancer properties. Conducted by Dr. Sally Dickenson, what is interesting about this new research is that instead of just advocating the consumption of broccoli to harness its skin-protecting goodness, it is advocating that we apply sulforaphane directly onto our skins. Having shown that sulforaphane is "a highly adaptable, highly effective agent when it comes to inhibiting cancer-causing pathways, while activating chemoprotective genes", Dr. Dickenson is...

Got a zit? That need not necessarily mean a trip to the drugstore for some acne treatment cream. You may not know this, but some of the most effective zit-zappers can already be found in your home. PopSugar Beauty has recently highlighted five "at-home acne remedies that really work". From wholesome breakfast food to over-the-counter pills, you would be surprised to find that these household products are also great for quelling an acne flare-up. Not only great for hangovers, aspirin fights acne with salicylic acid. Crush up a few pills, mix in water and honey before spreading on your face like a mask....

  Instead of spending hundreds of dollars at the spa, why not give yourself a relaxing facial massage in the comfort of your own home? PopSugar Beauty's editor Jessica Cruel demonstrates a DIY anti-wrinkle facial that gives you smoother, brighter skin. As with most beauty treatments, this 30-minute home-made facials starts with cleansing and toning the skin to get rid of any make-up and dirt. After that, your face is ready for a soothing oil massage that helps to stimulate blood circulation, drain fluid from the lymphatic system and reduce the appearance of lines. Consisting of upward strokes, circular motion...

You have heard a million times how sleeping with make-up on is disastrous for your skin, but do you know exactly what tucking in for the night without cleansing your face does to your skin? Daily Mail journalist Anna Pursglove recently embarked on a beauty challenge to answer this question. To find out what happens when women do not remove their make-up at the end of the day, she decided to leave her make-up on for not just a night, but an entire month. By the third day, the stress on her skin caused by constantly having make-up on starts to show. Over...

  Toying with the idea of getting Botox but want to know how you will look with it before going under the needle? To help you make the decision, there is now an app that will show you a preview of the post-injection you. Developed by Allergan, which owns Botox Cosmetic, the "Allergan iVisualizer" app (a.k.a. the “how will I look with botox app”) allows those considering going 'under the needle' to see how they will potentially look after the injectable aesthetic treatment. The app is also packed with information about what to expect with the procedure and answers to other frequently...