Two kinds of skin?
Did you know that there are two primary types of human skin: glaborous skin (non-hairy) and hair-bearing skin. Glaborous skin is found on the palms of your hands and soles…
Continue readingDid you know that there are two primary types of human skin: glaborous skin (non-hairy) and hair-bearing skin. Glaborous skin is found on the palms of your hands and soles…
Continue readingThe regular use of cosmetic preparations containing an exfoliating ingredient can lighten freckles and age spots. Many exfoliants are derived from natural/botanical sources and they help to smooth out wrinkles…
Continue readingEnvironmental factors, such as cold winter weather, wind and dry indoor heat promote moisture loss from the skin, which can cause psoriasis symptoms to flare or worsen. If you have…
Continue readingFlu and cold season is upon us and it’s likely that you know of someone at school or the office who’s feeling under the weather. Take action and protect yourself…
Continue readingPsoriasis is chronic non-contagious skin disease that is caused by an overactive immune system, which produces inflammatory lesions and flaking of skin (scales). Psoriasis tends to run in families, but…
Continue readingYou may not realize that overdressing, particularly during the winter months, will make your eczema worse. Wearing too much will cause you to sweat, or wearing clothing made from irritating…
Continue readingThe condition of your hands reveals a lot about yourself. Hands indicate the lifestyle that you lead and display the level of care that you devote to personal grooming. Hands…
Continue readingYou can minimize the likelihood of developing wrinkles around your eyes by applying sunscreen (but remember, not too close to the eyes) and wearing protective eyewear, such as wrap-around sunglasses….
Continue readingMoisturizers are designed to reduce water loss from the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin). Basic essential components of moisturizers include emollients and humectants. Emollients provide a soothing protective…
Continue readingCream cleansing formulas can gently dissolve the daily build-up of dirt, makeup and mascara, while still keeping the skin around the eyes hydrated. The skin on your eyelids is especially…
Continue readingAging brings about skin changes even before wrinkles become visible. Over time, your face begins to reveal a dull or rough texture, visible pores, blotchiness, age spots and uneven tone….
Continue readingWrinkles tend to conform to our most dominant facial expressions. If you tend to frown or scowl, you can expect to see a furrowed brow, down-turning lines at the mouth,…
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