Live Young

Our namesake embodies the spirit of embracing life and all its wonder. As wellness journalists, we explore topics that invigorate the senses and keep curiosity alive. We believe that glowing skin is the result of a healthy body and mind. Weaving beauty with science, we aim to inspire you to live young at every age.

Discover five everyday habits which age your skin

5 Daily Habits That Can Age Your Skin

You might have heard that aging is mostly genetic, and while it’s true that genetics do play a part – that’s not the whole story. Your lifestyle has a bigger impact on your skin than you might imagine! Learn how these 5 simple everyday habits can take their toll on your skin.

what is alopecia and what causes hair loss

What Types of Hair Loss Are There?

Did you know that there are over 100 different types of hair loss? Hair loss is much more common than you might think, but the good news is that most forms of alopecia can be treated. Learn more about alopecia with this helpful guide.

how pollution affects your skin and how to protect it

How Pollution Affects Your Skin – and How to Protect It

No matter how careful we might be in trying to protect the environment, exhaust fumes, dirt, dust, and second-hand smoke are now part of daily life, and the substances in them don’t just affect the planet – they affect our skin too. Discover how to protect your skin from the effects of pollution.

how to repair damaged and split nails

How to Repair Damaged and Split Nails

With the stress that our nails undergo every day, if we don’t take care of them, they can easily break while we play sports, get too tap-happy with our typing, or even when we snag them on our sweater. Don’t worry though! You can take steps to repair damaged nails that break easily – we show you how.

tips to prepare your skin for flying

5 Tips to Prepare Your Skin for Flying

Have you ever felt your skin simply resents you after you’ve stepped out onto the tarmac following hours in the air? You’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air in the pressurized cabins of planes is often below 20% humidity. This low humidity can cause skin dryness, making your face feel tight and uncomfortable. Learn how to combat this dryness and prep your skin properly.

5 tips to get strong beautiful nails

Weak, Brittle Nails? 5 Tips on How to Get Strong, Beautiful Nails

Defined by weakness of the nail plate or loss of consistency that results in peeling and breakage, brittle nails affect 27% of women, according to a Dermatology Journal study. Apart from looking aesthetically unpleasant, they can be painful and very often affect self-perception. Here are five definitive tips for strong, beautiful, healthy nails.

sun protection for sport

Sports and Sun Protection: What You Need to Know

Extended time outside, whether you’re playing a sport or not, puts you at risk of sun damage, which in turn can cause sunburn, skin cancer, and premature aging. Athletes are a particularly important risk group, as many forget to apply sunscreen, wear uniforms that don’t adequately protect them for the sun, or even feel that sun protection directly interferes with their performance.

Tips on how to get perfect feet

5 Tips on How to Get Perfect Feet This Summer

While caring for your feet should be a year-round routine, it’s normal to forget if it’s not a habit you’re used to yet. Caring for your feet doesn’t have to be a chore, though! Think of it as the chance to enjoy some special ‘me-time’ as part of your regular skin care routine. Here are our five tips on how to get perfect feet for this summer – and beyond!

How to protect your skin against photoaging

How to Protect Your Skin against Photoaging

Sun damage contributes to the faster development of the early signs of aging such as lines of expression, lack of elasticity or wrinkles. Aging, of course, is a natural process, but sun damage can be prevented and even reversed in some cases – but how?

Myths about skincare

True or False? 6 Myths about Skin Care

How many times have you read that the factor that most influences skin aging is solar radiation? Or that sun cream stops you getting a tan? There’s now so much information out there that it’s difficult to tell what’s true or simply a skin care myth these days!