Brushing for two minutes in the morning and evening with a fluoride toothpaste provides the best protection against cavities. This is apparent from recent research commissioned by Aquafresh. Most people know that brushing for two minutes twice a day good for your teeth, but not everyone does it. Th

QUESTION: Can you go back to the solarium five weeks after abdominal surgery? ANSWER: “Even if the healing of a wound is going well, it is better not to use the sunbed in the first months after surgery † The wound should not be exposed to UV rays until the red color has completely disappeared. Tha

Skin complaints and/or hypersensitive reactions to cosmetics? Go to cosmetics complaints. The website cosmetics complaints.nl was launched today by RIVM on behalf of the Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (VWA) to determine the number and cause of skin complaints and hypersensitivity react

QUESTION: My hair is dyed blonde and a while back I also got a perm. I regularly go to the hairdresser, I use a good (volume) shampoo and I style with a hair dryer and mousse. The problem is my hair is so frizzy. What can I do about that? ANSWER: “Many problems with frizz-prone hair are the result

Blessed with smooth skin? Are you lucky. Research into attractiveness shows that it is not symmetry, but rather a shiny, even skin that is the ultimate factor in the degree of attractiveness. Until now we were told that symmetry determines the beauty score † However, the results of the study show t

Drink a lot of water for a more beautiful skin? Pure nonsense. At least, according to a report from the British Nutrion Foundation . The report states that there is no scientific evidence at all There is a link between drinking water and beautiful skin. Do you want to be kind to your skin? A vari

QUESTION: I have dark skin and I usually wear very little makeup. Still, I would like to follow the trends and wear more colors. How do I do that without immediately looking like Pipo the Clown? ANSWER: “First of all, I think its important that you always check whether the prevailing trends are als

QUESTION: Mens skin is said to be thicker and oilier than womens skin. But dont men have the same problems as women? ANSWER: The emancipation of the man is in full swing. He started with cooking, followed by the occasional daring to stay at home for the children. And for some time now it is the tur

QUESTION: Ive been putting a lot of gel in my hair every morning for many years, so much that I cant get my fingers through it anymore. Now my girlfriend says its really bad for my hair. Is that so? ANSWER: “The daily use of a styling gel on normal hair is no problem, as long as you wash it regular

QUESTION: When I am on holiday abroad, for example to Malta, I always get a rash at the beginning of the second week. Not on my hands or face, but on my chest, arms and legs. When I go to the beach in the Netherlands, I have no problems. A friend called it Mallorca acne. Could that be it? And what c

Camouflaging makeup does not boost womens self-confidence. American research shows that many women are so insecure that makeup cannot help them. 73 women participated in the study, 66 of which camouflaged their skin with make-up to get rid of pimples, scars and pigmentation † Only seven of them nev

Many Dutch women would like advice when buying clothes, according to a survey by Vrouwonline. That is why they are starting a new section in which women can get online clothing advice, in order to prevent bad purchases, among other things. The survey found that about 77 percent of women want advic

QUESTION: I have curls and find it difficult to take care of them properly. As a result, my hair is often frizzy. How can I prevent that? ANSWER: “Curly hair is naturally drier than straight hair. Due to the curly hair structure, natural oils and fats are less well distributed over the entire hair.

Scientists have discovered that chocolate containing a high dose of the antioxidant flavonoid can protect the skin from sunburn. This is according to research published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology . Thirty people participated in the study. Half of the group was given the high-dose chocol

More and more people are finding their way to the private clinic. But thats not just the thirties and forties among us. Research by the Velthuis Kliniek has shown that the average age of clients for facial surgery treatments is 51 years. Due to this development, the private clinic will be on the 50

QUESTION: I am 27 years old and often suffer from eye problems. The whites of my eyes are always a little red and the sides a little yellow. Why is that and what can be done about it? ANSWER: “The yellow color on the sides of the eyes and red on the whites of the eyes can indicate inflammation or a

Women keep cosmetics too long. This is apparent from a survey by a British research agency. Only a quarter of women throw away products that smell strange or are discolored. Yet, just like food, make-up has an expiration date † After opening and use, bacteria can also get into the products that inc

Humid weather conditions appear to be good for your nails. So say researchers from the University of Manchester. The researchers found that humidity is the secret to smooth and strong nails † High humidity not only makes nails stronger, but also more flexible and easier to file or trim. Nails app

QUESTION: My hair always looks very dull, according to my hairdresser because I have an ash tint. I once had it painted; that gave indeed more shine in the beginning, but the dullness of my own color soon came through again. The quality of my thin hair also deteriorated a lot, so Id rather not do th

Ash. Sunday 21 June is Fathers Day. The dads prefer to receive a homemade gift from their children (61 percent), followed by a nice scent (31 percent), according to research by Van Gils Parfums. . More than 80 percent of the Dutch know that the third Sunday in June is all about fathers. Especially