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What are you leaving behind? The strange story of skincare

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Do you know what your skin leaves behind? It would probably shock you. It could be a trail of dead-cells, oils,
and dirt on your furnishings, mattress, and linens that can cause health issues, including skin problems,
breakouts, and blemishes. Perhaps the worst part is that these particles are left behind for you to languish in
later, as you sit in your favourite chair, lounge in bed, or curl up with your favourite blanket. Be wary of
what your skin leaves behind and avoid subjecting your skin to the same toxins and germs, day after day.

Some pretty-awful things that skin can leave behind include:

Mould spores.

Mould spores are easily transferred by skin and left behind wherever you have made contact. Mould is a result of infection,
dry skin, or a high-yeast diet. Treat wounds and keep them covered; moisturise your skin and don’t pick at flaky
or dry patches. Lower your intake of yeast, which you sweat out through the skin and that is susceptible to
forming mould at the pores. When you sweat or your pores brush up against a surface, mould can be spread and
left behind. Mould encourages more mould, and can create conditions that cause respiratory distress and illness.

 

Bugs.

You are not alone; mites and bugs lurk wherever you frequently sit, lounge, or lay. Bedbugs are frequently
transported by skin and once these move into your home, professional extermination is the only option. Hot water
is the best defence when trying to curb the breeding and sustenance of bugs and pests.

Bathroom Hygiene

Every time that you flush your toilet with the lid up, microscopic bits of faecal matter is
tossed into the air, possibly landing on your clothes, your skin, and even your toothbrush if you keep it within
a six-foot radius of the commode. This then is spread and disseminated throughout your home, wherever you touch
or happen to be. These bits of waste are hosts for organisms, bacteria, and potential disease, such as
Hepatitis, that are just waiting to infect someone. Do everyone a favour by closing the toilet before you flush.

 

Animal hair and Pet Hair.

If you have pets, then you likely have pet hair in your home. But, that’s not all, when
animals malt they often shed their skin too which can be home to mites and fleas, but it is even more prevalent
when it comes to allergies and health issues. This pet hair could be making it harder for people living in the
home to breathe, and could be causing serious skin irritations.

Some other things you could be leaving behind are:

– Bodily fluids, such as urine, semen, blood and sweat.

– Cosmetics, including makeup residue, body creams, colognes, and hygiene products.

– Body oil and grease.

– Pollen.

– Dead skin cells.

Do you know what your skin leaves behind? Maintaining healthy skincare regimens and changing your
sheets and linens often may curb the dirt, oil, and debris that you carry and transfer to furnishings,
particularly your linens, bedding, and mattress. Replace your mattress periodically and create a cleaner,
healthier
sleeping environment and better skin.

Your skin is impacted by everything that you do:

  • The amount of sleep you get influences the condition of your skin, as well as the frequency and severity of
    breakouts.
  • Diet. Are you eating enough fibre? Fresh fruits and vegetables provide fibre, which helps
    remove waste and toxins from the body that could be affecting your complexion.
  • Be sure that you are laying your head on a clean pillowcase each night, and washing your face with a clean
    washcloth each morning. Dirty linens transfer bacteria and dead cells to your skin, which can provoke a
    breakout or spot.
  • Use makeup sparingly, especially when you are experiencing a breakout. And always completely remove it once
    the occasion is over.
  • Your bed. Your mattress
    is a sponge for the oils, dead cells and dirt transferred from your skin while you sleep. Be sure that you
    replace your mattress at least every seven years for optimal skin protection.

 

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Skin Care Tips

How to Get Better Skin Today

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The health of your skin says a lot about your general state of wellbeing. Your skin is an organ, and just like
your heart or your liver, it needs nutrients to perform its functions properly. If you’re concerned that your
skin isn’t receiving the tender loving care it deserves, there are several things you can do – and they’re all
relatively simple. To ensure your skin is fresh, clean and healthy at all times, it’s important to understand
the basics of skincare.

 

Get to know your skin

The person best placed to understand exactly what your skin needs is you. You know what irritates it and whether
it’s dry or whether it’s greasy. And only you know exactly what issues lead to good and bad skin days. If your
pores are enlarged and your skin is constantly shiny, the chances are you have oily skin. But if you suffer from
dry patches, blotches and a dull complexion, you probably have dry skin.  Understand what your skin needs, and
you’ll be able to purchase the perfect skincare products.

 

Invest in face wash

Using a face wash daily should help to keep your skin moisturised and healthy. However, there are different
washes for different skin types, so you should take the time to select the right one for you.

Dry skin – If you suffer from scales, dry patches or dry skin conditions such as eczema, you should
select an oil-based cleanser. You may also want to apply a moisturising cream for dry skin, packed with things like
hyaluronic acid (able to hold 1,000 times its weight in water) and fortifying hydrators afterwards.
Oily skin – If your skin is oily, you may be prone to acne breakouts due to the overproduction of
sebum or “see visible or large pores over t-zone or cheeks.  According to the American Academy of Dermatology, you
should select an oil-free cleanser that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which can both reduce the
chances of an acne breakout.
Sensitive skin – If you suffer from sensitive skin, there are cleansers on the market designed to
address your specific requirements. These products usually contain no fragrances, heavy oils or alcohol. Instead,
they rely on natural ingredients such as aloe, green tea, chamomile and polyphenols. Among the conditions that can
cause skin irritation are psoriasis, eczema and rosacea.
Once you’ve washed your face, use a toner to cut through the oil on your skin – leaving it cleaner and more even. If
you suffer from acne or skin problems, choose a toner that contains salicylic acid.

Exfoliate regularly

Much of the oil, dirt and sebum on your face lurks just below the surface of the skin, so regular exfoliation is
essential. Left untreated, dirty skin can cause blackheads, spots and irritations. You need to clear the dead
skin cells away at least twice a week to ensure dirt and grease can escape.

Change your shaving habits

A wet shave using a moisturising shaving foam is always best for your skin – so you need to make the time for
one every morning. Before you shave, however, wash your face with cleanser, toner and “warm or lukewarm water.
And if you have time, exfoliate. These processes will open up your pores, soften the hairs and remove any
bacteria that’s sitting on the surface of your skin. Shave with the grain, and always rinse the blades after
every stroke. And, of course, make sure your blade is sharp and rust-free. Once your shave is complete, rinse
your face with cool water.

 

Moisturise

Dry skin is usually thinner and less elastic – which can lead to severe wrinkles and creases over time. You can
maintain the elasticity in your skin – and keep your skin looking fresh and youthful – by moisturising daily.
And to kill two birds with one stone, use a moisturiser that also offers UV protection, as prolonged exposure to
direct sunlight can cause permanent skin damage.

How to look after your skin if you work outdoors

Working outside leaves your skin vulnerable to damage from UV rays. This can accelerate the ageing process in
skin, and increase your risk of developing skin cancer. It is therefore important that you stop what you’re
doing to reapply sunscreen every two hours – making sure you apply it to your face, arms, hands and any areas of
exposed skin.

If you work in a relatively dirty environment or battle the daily pollution in the city, the dust in the air has
the potential to get into the deeper layers of the skin, causing inflammation, dehydration and wrinkling. An
easy and effective solution is simply washing the skin to remove the dust and pollutants through proper
cleansing before bed every night and apply ample moisturiser. Wearing moisturiser in the morning is also helpful
because it trap the pollutants during the day, preventing them from reaching the skin.

 

Busting the 5 Most Common Hair Myths

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With so many myths floating around, it can be a challenge to figure out which strategies will keep your hair
looking its best. Avoiding these five commonly held misconceptions is a good way to start recreating your beauty
routine for optimal results

 

Myth #1: Plucking Grey Hairs Will Cause More to Grow

The fastest way to deal with an occasional grey is to pluck, but many people believe that pulling one silver
hair will cause two to grow back in its place. However, this theory is flat-out false. The truth is that one
grey hair is often followed by more — whether or not you pluck — because the cells that form pigment are aging.
This can give frequent pluckers the impression that they are causing colour loss.

While plucking doesn’t cause your hair to grey more quickly, it is wise to reserve this technique for rare
occasions. Plucking damages hair follicles, and they may eventually stop producing altogether. Instead, if you
prefer to avoid the salt-and-pepper look, consider high-quality hair colouring.

 

Myth #2: Regular Haircuts Make Hair Grow Faster

Because hair grows from the scalp and not from the ends, cutting has no impact on how quickly hair grows.
However, if you have noticed fuller, healthier-looking hair when you have regular trims, you are right. Standard
hair care practices cause the ends of your hair to break, so the bottom section is often thinner than the top.
Cutting off the ends removes older, more damaged areas, improving the appearance of your hair overall.

 

Myth #3: More Brushing Makes Hair Healthier

Hair-related folklore promises extra bounce and shine if you brush 100 strokes per day. Unfortunately, extensive
brushing actually causes more harm than good. Overuse of hair tools increases the likelihood that damage will
occur, unnecessarily breaking or pulling pieces of hair from your head. Brushing also stimulates oil production
in your scalp. While you might appreciate the shine you see immediately after extensive brushing, excessive oil
makes hair dull and flat in the long term. Instead, limit handling of your hair to the minimum necessary to
achieve the look you want.

Myth #4: Certain Products Repair Split Ends

Once your hair leaves the follicle, the strand is no longer capable of healing or repairing damage. Split ends
won’t grow back together anymore than a broken piece of wood can mend itself. However, there are hair care
products that use bonding agents such as beeswax to temporarily glue split ends back together. These work as a
short-term fix, so you can enjoy a special look for a day or two. However, the only lasting way to destroy split
ends forever is to get regular trims.

 

Myth #5: Stress Turns Hair Grey

Scary movies illustrate abject terror by showing characters’ hair turning grey or white overnight. Fortunately,
this only happens in fiction. Once hair leaves the follicle, its colour won’t change. The bit of truth in this
myth is that long-term stress causes premature aging in a number of physical areas, including cells that produce
the pigment giving your hair its colour. If you lead a high-stress lifestyle, you could experience greying
before your genetics would indicate.

 

Are Arachnids Living in Your Eyebrows?

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We share our world with millions of organisms and creatures, and some of them live a little closer than you
might think. Believe it or not, you have creepy crawlies on you right now. And when put under the microscope,
some of them are terrifying. One place a certain type of bug loves is the human eyebrow, which offers the
perfect refuge from the world outside.
There are hundreds of different mites and parasites living on all of us, and perhaps one of the most interesting
is the so-called ‘eyebrow bug’. These little mites love nothing more than to set up camp in your eyebrows –
although they also like living in your eyelashes and nose hairs.

 

What is the ‘eyebrow bug’?

The technical term for these little creatures is demodex. Sometimes referred to as face mites and follicle
mites,
demodex will live anywhere with easy access to hair follicles – but they seem to enjoy the face the most.

Of course, you won’t see anything if you look in the mirror, as these little critters are tiny. Measuring
between
0.3mm and 0.4mm, ‘eyebrow bugs’ are invisible to the naked eye. Their bodies are almost transparent and consist
of
two different sections. They also have eight legs, which actually makes them arachnids, not insects. So, these
tiny
mites that live on your face are part of the same biological class as spiders.

It is believed that one of the reasons the mites prefer the face is the oily nature of the skin cells in this
area
of the body. Demodex use their pin-like mouths to eat skin, so the face provides a plentiful supply of food.

Mites aren’t living on the human face from birth, however. We pick these tiny arachnids up over time. In fact,
it is
estimated that the average 60-year-old has between one and two thousand on their face. There are several types
of
this mite, including demodex brevis and demodex folliculorum.

If you have hair, it is very likely that these microscopic mites are living on your face and head right now.
Unfortunately, washing doesn’t removing them, as they grip onto individual strands of hair with their eight
feet.
And they don’t come out until nighttime, when they search for fresh hairs to attach themselves to. At full
speed,
the average eyebrow bug can cover one centimetre an hour in search of a new home.

Thankfully, there is some good news. These horrible little creatures don’t have anuses, so they don’t leave
droppings all over your face!

 

Can eyebrow bugs cause any health problems?

The simple fact is that the vast majority of adult humans have these microscopic arachnids living on their
faces. As
far as scientists know, there are no known side-effects of their presence. But it’s not all good news. Large
populations of these arachnids can gather as a result of a suppressed immune system. In such large numbers, the
mites can cause a ‘mite bite’, which can cause inflammation of the skin, itching and, occasionally, eyelashes
fallign out.

How to get rid of demodex bugs

A lot of people live with ‘eyebrow bugs’ without realising it. An infestation only becomes apparent when an
allergic
reaction occurs, or when eyelashes and hair from the eyebrows starts to fall out.

If you have a demodex infestation, you should take the following steps to get rid of it – and stop it from
returning:

  • Can be used with any PACE replacement cartridges
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  • Open blade architecture for ultimate “rinse-ability”
  • Classic blue and grey design

 

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Get the Ultimate Beard this Halloween Courtesy of Dorco’s Ghoulish Barber Ruffians

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Facial hair aficionados Ruffians have teamed up with leading razor brand Dorco, using their PACE 6 Plus to create five ultimate looks to ensure you’re raising hairs this Halloween.  Make sure as well as your spook-takular costume, you creep it real with your facial hair game. Whether you’re looking to sport a ferocious mane, carefully styled goatee or a devilish tuft of hair on the chin – your facial fuzz is the perfect extension to your outfit and we’ve got you covered. After all, a good barber is a man’s best friend…

  1. Channel your inner Wolverine and let your beard run wild and free. Use the 6 blades at random to keep the hair looking choppy and the trimmer blade to add extra definition. Combs are out, big and bushy is most certainly in
    1. Start with a full beard to pull off this look
    2. Apply a thick layer of shaving foam to the face, trim down the moustache and shave off all neck hair
    3. Use the trimmer blade at the back of the razor to remove cheek hair, keeping most of the beard along the jawline. Next, shave an inverted triangle into the chin area
    4. Backcomb your hair, and dress with Wolverine claws and a ripped white vest (or shirtless if you’ve got the abs to pull in off!) to complete the look
  2. They’re creepy and they’re kooky,mysterious and spooky… get your moustache in check this Halloween, Gomez Addams style using the nifty trimmer – perfect for all those tricky areas!
    1. You’ll need a ‘tache for this one!
    2. Apply a thick layer of shaving foam to the face
    3. Remove all facial hair, keeping only a moustache above the upper lip
    4. Using the trimmer blade remove hair from the top of the moustache, creating a thin, long line of hair – pencil in with black liner for extra definition!
    5. Finally, slick your hair back and throw on a dark bowtie to really give you the edge

 

  1. Proving you don’t always have to be loud and proud, recreate silent comic actor Charlie Chaplin’s iconic ‘tache. Offering a true one stroke shaving solution, Dorco Pace 6 Plus glides effortlessly across your face to keep the fuzz above your upper lip
    1. A fuzzy upper lip is needed to nail this one
    2. Start by trimming down any stray beard hairs before coating the face in shaving foam
    3. Clean shave the entire face, keeping only hair above the upper lip
    4. Using the trimmer blade, shave the ends of the moustache – your moustache should look thick and short! Fill in with dark eyeshadow to create a fuller look
    5. Whack on some eyeliner, adopt a dopey expression and black bowler hat and voila!

 

  1. James Bond is the ultimate dude. A ladies man with not a single hair out of place, Dorco Pace 6 Plus will make sure you’re ready for whatever obstacles stand in your way. A combination of Vitamin E, Aloe and Lavender Oil makes Dorco perfect for a full-scale wet shave and will keep skin smoother than a baby’s bottom
    1. The quickest and easiest of the lot, this look is easily achievable no matter how much face fluff you own
    2. Coat the whole face in shaving foam and remove all hair, including the neck. Don’t forget to moisturise afterwards!
    3. With a sharp suit and an air of mystery, you’ll be fighting them off in no time.

 

  1. Sail the seven seas as Captain Jack Sparrow and embrace the plaited beard and jewels in abundance. Whilst you’re at it, gain full control with the non-slip rubber handle as you master the rough and ready look.
    1. The more facial hair the better in this case!
    2. Cover the mid to upper cheeks in shaving foam and remove all hair. Keep the majority of the beard across the jawline and on the chin – think thick and fuzzy!
    3. If your beard can go the mile, separate it in half and make two plaits, adding a bead on the end. If your beard can’t, stick two plait extensions onto the chin using eyelash glue – works a treat!
    4. Tie a bandana around the head, add jewellery and pull out any remaining hairs to ensure a rugged look

 

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AS THE CLOCKS GO BACK TREAT YOURSELF TO A PAMPERING HOUR WITH DORCO EVE 6

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With shorter days, longer nights and winter fast approaching, treat yourself to a well-deserved pampering night-in on Sunday 30th October with the newly launched women’s razor, the Dorco EVE 6.

With an extra hour on the cards, why not schedule in some much needed ‘me-time’ and welcome winter with open arms? Soak yourself in the bathtub, preen your body to perfection and get your legs looking silky smooth whatever the weather with the Dorco EVE 6. While you’re at it, why not treat your nails to a gorgeous lick of paint, apply a soothing face mask, let your hair down and get your food to go?  The free hour comes but once a year…so make the most of it!

Dorco EVE 6 is Dorco’s first ever UK women’s razor with a top of the range design including a non-slip ergonomic rubber handle to guarantee top control. What’s more, the innovative brush finger massages the body and raises hair follicles for a closer shave keeping dry, winter skin at bay.

And that’s not all; Dorco EVE 6’s unique moisturising strip is essential for the colder months, calming and protecting even the most sensitive skin and boasting three key ingredients:

  • Vitamin E: Anti-ageing and anti-oxidant benefits moisturizes for more vibrant skin
  • Aloe Vera: Calms allergies and skin irritation
  • Lavender Extract: Rejuvenates collagen to reveal younger looking skin, relieves any possible skin irritation

Why Dorco EVE 6?

  • Double 3 blades with bendable cartridge follows body contours for the perfect shave
  • Innovative brush finger for body massage and raising hair for a closer shave
  • Moisturising band with Aloe, Vitamin E and Lavender calms and protects even the most sensitive skin
  • Multi-flex pivoting head for every contour of your body
  • Non-slip ergonomic rubber handle to provide excellent control
  • Moisturising band containing Vitamin E, Aloe Vera and Lavender Extract

Wave goodbye to annoying cuts and nicks on those hard to shave places and throw out that stack of blunt razor blades, as a new season sees a new you.

Sign up to Dorco’s exclusive subscription service, delivering premium razors and a shave like no other direct to your door. Order the NEW Dorco EVE 6 at DORCO’s UK online shop from just RRP £5.09*; www.razorsbydorco.co.uk.

Want to talk more? For further information about Dorco EVE 6 visit https://www.razorsbydorco.co.uk/

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Notes to editors:

*Prices start from RRP £5.09 for 1 handle and 1 blade.  Refer to www.razorsbydorco.co.uk website for pricing structure should further handles and blades be required.

About DORCO

DORCO is an expert in razor innovation, providing millions of customers in over 130 countries worldwide with premium shaving products. Razors by DORCO is proud to introduce its shaving innovation to the UK market, including an ultra-sharp six-blade shaving system, as well as DORCO’s innovative and patented common docking system.  With over 60 years of expertise in offering advanced blade technology, DORCO offers a flexible subscription service on their superior quality razors and replacement blades.

Learn more at www.razorsbydorco.co.uk

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