When it comes to achieving radiant, glowing skin - there's one important step that shouldn't be missed: exfoliation.

When dead cells pile up on our face, it makes our skin look dull and dry, not to mention rough. Pores become clogged, which in turn causes oils to be trapped on the surface of our skin... And we all know how that ends: acne.

As we age, our skin's ability to shed these dead cells slows down. By exfoliating, you're helping to get rid of that layer of dead cells, along with any make-up or dirt that sits on your skin.

The walnut is a food, packed with proteins, good fats, antioxidants, fibre and minerals all in one shot.

Sure, this powerhouse is packed with goodness of nature – but besides being good for your overall health, it is believed that the walnut also has many skin rejuvenating benefits, too. Especially in the forms of scrubs – but we want to explore, are walnut scrubs good for your skin?

In case you missed the biggest beauty news of the week: make-up mogul Kylie Jenner is expanding her empire with a new range called Kylie Skin.

Obviously, this is all about skincare, and the 21-year-old has already started teasing what products will be included. One of these is a walnut face scrub, which Jenner calls “my secret to a fresh face.”

The weather is finally heating up and we can start preparing for summer.

Just as you change your wardrobe to suit the finer weather, you need to switch up your beauty regime as well. It doesn’t necessarily have to mean lots of time and money, just a shift in what you prioritise, and the help of a few handy products.

Here’s how Isa Lavahun from Cosmetify thinks you should change your skincare and make-up routine to suit the rising temperatures…

If you take a look at Instagram or read beauty blogs, it would seem like facial oils are the pinnacle of skincare.

It also seems like the elusive substance is only for beauty aficionados who know exactly what they’re doing.

Perhaps the fact that they’re called ‘oils’ makes them seem daunting – by the sound of it, surely they’d only make your skin oilier?

SEE ALSO: 10 best sweat-proof foundations that are perfect for summer

Tasked with getting the likes of Amanda Holden and Oti Mabuse ready for their TV close-ups, and doling out advice as a This Morning beauty expert, Bryony Blake really knows her stuff when it comes to cosmetics.

Alongside her regular showbiz duties, the make-up artist has recently teamed up with Tropic for the unveiling of the brand’s first make-up collection which, like its skincare, is vegan and cruelty-free.

When you're starved of sunshine because it's too hot to sit out in it, there's always fake tan...

In the Middle East, we're spoiled with glorious sunshine for over 80% of the year - whether it's too hot or just right, there's always rays to lay out in. But when the sun gets too harsh for your skin, or the temperature is too hot, there's always another alternative to achieve that just-spent-a-week-in-Santorini glow - and that's fake tan.

The Holy Month of Ramadan is a time for reflection and celebration.

It's also the time in which you can give back to your community, your family and your friends, and cherish them and your relationship with them.

An easy way to display your appreciation of a loved one is by gifting them with a token of thanks, to show them how much you care. Be it a family member or one of your girlfriends, now is a great time to give them a gift.

Whether you're jet-setting off, or staying in the Gulf - your skin should be #1 in the heat.

Every girl is clued-up about how we must protect our faces and bods from UVA and UVB rays during summer, or risk skin damage or worse in the future. But are you equally clued-up about what are the best products to protect your skin in summer?

We've hand-picked 5 of the best summer skincare products we're absolutely loving right now, that we're sure you will too!