Not surprisingly, the state of your skin is affected by a combination of your genes, nutrition, general health, emotional well-being and exercise. With today’s hectic lifestyles, keeping a positive outlook…
Continue readingExercise benefits your whole body, but did you know that it can also vastly improve the condition of your skin? Experts have confirmed that the many advantages of exercise on…
Continue readingNot sure of your skin type? Try this simple test. About 15 minutes after washing your face and patting it dry, press lens-cleaning paper on different parts of your face….
Continue readingIf you have red scaly skin on your eyebrows or the sides of your nose, you may have a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin…
Continue readingYour babys skin is delicate and can be very sensitive. Before dressing your infant in any new clothing, make sure to wash them first to remove any traces of potentially…
Continue readingWe are all thin-skinned…in certain areas! The thickness of our skin varies considerably, depending on its location and the role it plays: it is thinnest on our eyelids and thickest…
Continue readingWhile it is true that drinking enough water will keep your body hydrated and sustain proper function, keeping your skin smooth and supple needs more than adequate water consumption. A…
Continue readingIntense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy uses laser technology to deliver computerized pulses of light to improve skin imperfections caused by rosacea, acne, spider veins, discolorations and flushing. Furthermore, because it…
Continue readingWhen drying off after a bath or shower, don’t towel-dry too vigorously and always apply lotion or body oil while your skin is still damp. This will help seal in…
Continue readingHypo-allergenic does not mean non-allergenic! Instead, it means that the most common skin allergens have been removed from the skin care product that lists this claim. Although hypo-allergenic products contain…
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 readingExfoliants accelerate skin turnover by removing the accumulation of dead cells and thickened outer layers of the skin. The intended result from their regular use is to reveal fresher-looking, newer…
Continue readingA lot of Halloween makeup is thick and oily – which can lead to ghoulish skin problems in the days after the big party! If you have sensitive skin, try…
Continue readingIf you are pregnant, you may be noticing some changes to your skin. Most women will experience pigmentary changes on various parts of the body, including the face. Some women…
Continue readingOne of the effects of smoking on the skin is premature aging. Smoking causes the blood vessels in your skin to narrow. This decreases the blood flow to your skin…
Continue readingYour children should make sunscreen a part of their morning routine. Studies have shown that the regular use of a sunscreen product with an SPF of 15 or higher during…
Continue readingIt takes about 52-75 days for skin cells to grow from the bottom up and then they’re shed on the surface. The average adult is covered with about 21 square…
Continue readingGetting enough sleep is a challenge these days. It might motivate you to get more rest if you consider that sleep as an essential, complex process that is regulated by…
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