Delicious holiday meals can come at a cost to your waistline – but did you know your skin will suffer the consequences too? Sugary beverages and fat-filled desserts add up and your skin may see the worst of its effects. From tired, puffy skin to excess breakouts, the old saying “you are what you eat” can come true when choosing…
With Christmas approaching, you will most likely spend your days running around looking for the perfect gifts for friends and family. But, during such a hectic time, it is also important to take care of yourself. These 5 tips will keep your skin merry and bright throughout the holiday season. Trade in the Eggnog for water. An important tip for…
Sometimes it can feel like you are a detective when on the hunt for the source of your skin problems. You’ve cut out greasy foods from your diet and ditched the oil-based products from your skincare routine, yet you can’t seem to find the root of the problem. Did you know water could be the culprit to the mystery of…
A costume without scary, Halloween makeup to complement it isn’t complete. While the heavy face paint and fake blood can help make a great costume, it can also have a negative effect on your skin. If you aren’t careful, the makeup’s ingredients can clog your pores or give you an allergic reaction. Before piling on the glitter, fake blood and…
Botox Cosmetic, the favorite celebrity treatment, is now FDA-approved to treat moderate to severe forehead lines. Injectables have become one of the most popular anti-aging treatment used by thousands. According to the American Society of Plastic surgeons, 7 million injections were given in the year 2016 alone. In addition to treating forehead lines, Botox is FDA-approved to also treat crow’s…
Quinoa is not only a nutritious grain that can be used to make delicious, healthy meals, but the superfood has amazing health, skin and hair benefits. Quinoa seeds are tiny, round-shaped brown or yellow seeds. It has a nutty taste and chewy texture. This superfood is packed with high nutrients, which includes: Vitamin A, Vitamin B, calcium, zinc, protein, Manganese,…
Hair loss can be an embarrassing issue. Male and female pattern hair loss is a genetic problem that can leave you feeling helpless. Options, like prescription drugs, are often partially effective and carry the potential for unwanted side effects. Surgical hair restoration can be expensive and may not treat the underlying medical problems. There are several factors that can trigger…
This summer you’ve spent time at the beach, pool and barbecues, which causes a lot of damage to your skin. The combination of salt water from beaches, chlorine in pool water and overexposure to the sun’s UV rays is proven to cause dry, damaged skin. With the effects from summer and the cold weather that approaches with winter, your skin…
Everyday millions of Americans expose their skin to harmful chemicals and gasses in the air. These detrimental chemicals can increase aging and leave skin dirty and clogged. While many dermatologists have created skincare products to combat the harmful environmental effects on skin not all of the products are as promising as they claim. When it comes to skincare products, you…
We would all love to look the way we looked back in our 20’s, but with age and something called “life”, our skin tends to look less elastic. Of course, we can delay the betrayal of our bodies a couple years back by using moisturizers, sunscreen, not smoking, drinking water and staying out of the sun, but sooner or later…
