Ever hear the saying you are what you eat? Well, there’s truth behind the saying. What you eat can either help with your constant battle of achieving the perfect skin or vastly hinder your efforts. Here are the best and worst foods for your skin: AVOID, AVOID, AVOID Foods with a high glycemic index – Foods with a high glycemic…
DIY skincare products are becoming the newest trend. Fortunately for our pockets, a lot of these products can be made with everyday food ingredients that offer natural, therapeutic and revitalizing benefits to your skin. Here are five common skincare products that are not only dermatologist-approved, but also probably already in your kitchen cabinet: Coconut Oil – Coconut oil has recently…
It’s the second day of summer and you’ve been anticipating sunshine, summer activities, and the beach. Do you worry that the sun will ruin your skin? Too much sun exposure can lead to sun burns, aging and wrinkling skin, and can contribute to skin cancer. Keep in mind these health risks of enduring the summer sun without protection and learn to rectify these…
Welcome to the “Brotox” Era! Women around the world discovered the power of Botox years ago, but now men are taking advantage of its restorative powers more and more. In fact, the number of men using Botox today has tripled since 2001, increasing by 258 percent! Men are also turning to other facial cosmetic treatments along with Botox. Problem: Lines and…
The latest craze to take care of your skin is not your usual crisp and clean looking solution—it’s quite the opposite. Black Charcoal. Your favorite face washes, scrubs and masks may now come infused with activated charcoal. This natural ingredient can help wash deep into your pores and draw out impurities. Although it might seem strange to wash your face with a dark charcoal scrub, it…
Healthy skin begins with healthy sleep. When you’re not getting enough sleep, your face can definitely show it. Your dark, puffy eyes and lackluster skin are dead giveaways that you’ve been out and about. Keep it up, and you’ll eventually see fine lines and wrinkles. Chronic sleep deprivation will surely put you on the fast lane to looking older. So…
When you need a little pick-me-up this summer, skip the iced coffee and grab an iced tea instead! Your skin will thank you. In case you haven’t heard, iced tea is becoming the go-to drink for health, skincare and beauty benefits. 1. Iced tea is not only a refreshing drink to quench your thirst, but it can also help reduce…
You check the expiration date on milk and would immediately throw it away if it had expired. You would not eat anything that has already expired, so why use expired skin care products? Do you know when it’s time to toss out your skin care products? Most people don’t think twice about beauty or skincare products expiring. If you don’t actively…
Are you tired of testing out skincare products to determine what works best for you skin? It might be time to find out what type of skin you have. One of the most important steps in skin care is knowing your skin type. Skin types range from dry to normal or combination to oily skin. Skincare products all work differently…
In an ideal world, dermatologists would be able to wave magic wands and patients’ skin problems would be solved. But, the unfortunate truth is that most skin related issues require time and patience for proper healing. While patients are waiting, knowing how to correctly conceal their blemishes and scars will make them more confident. In order to correctly conceal a…
