Looking your best is important in any situation. Whether you're meeting a potential client for the first time or going on a date, making a good impression is key. There are many ways to improve your personal appearance, and we've listed eight of the easiest and most effective ones below.
Read MoreIt’s time to pay attention to your skin. National Healthy Skin Month each November is sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology. You may not realize it, but your skin reveals a lot about your overall health.
This month makes you aware of what it takes to keep your skin healthy as well as understanding how to treat and prevent common skin problems. National Healthy Skin Month stresses how to correctly use sunscreen and offers helpful tips on how to check your skin periodically to prevent skin cancer.
Read MoreThere’s been a bit of a revolution in the world of beauty. Consumers have grown tired of putting harsh, often unrecognizable ingredients on their skin. They’ve been searching for an approach to skin care that’s healthier, more natural, and that produces beautiful results without being packed with chemicals. They’ve been speaking up, and mother nature has provided an answer.
Read MoreAsk any wellness or beauty aficionado, and they’ll all agree: CBD oil is having a moment. But, unlike other super beauty ingredients making a splash in skin and hair care, there is a lot of controversy surrounding the cannabis-derived ingredient. Nonetheless, its beauty benefits and promising future in beauty are hard to ignore.
Read MoreDo you have a skin care routine? Or, do you just prefer to fall asleep each night and not worry too much about what is on your skin? You may not think too much about your skin care routine, but the truth is you should.
Read MoreSome of the most widely held "truths" about proper skin care are actually myths. Among the most flagrant and egregious examples are:
Myth #1: All Sun Must be Shunned
Myth #2: Tanning Must be Avoided
Myth #3: Sunless Tanning Lotions/Sprays are Safe
Myth #4: The Higher the SPF of Your Sunscreen, The Better
Read MoreVitamin C has been praised for its anti-aging and brightening benefits, but studies have shown that it also works as a sun-damage protectant. Using L-ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, on the skin can protect you even further from the sun.
Read MoreIdeally, your skin care regimen should include steps to address your skin health from the inside out, as well as from the outside in. The first step should be addressing your diet, as one of the most profoundly effective ways to create the most attractive glow for your skin is by consuming vegetables and fruits that are high in carotenoids. Carotenoids give red, orange and yellow fruits their color, and also occur in green vegetables.
Read MoreDIY hacks to avoid (even if everyone does it)
People report wonders from using DIY hacks like lemon juice and toothpaste for common skin problems like acne bumps and dark spots
Read MoreYou’ve probably read or heard the expression “fine lines and wrinkles” more than once when it comes to anti-ageing skin care. But do you know the difference between the two? Or what causes them? Or how you can prevent them in the first place? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, then keep reading this post.
Read MoreJust like the skin cells on your face, the cells on your body regularly shed to reveal new, healthier skin underneath. That turnover process slows as we get older; to give it a nudge, reach for a body scrub.
Read MoreIt is not enough to just find the correct cleanser for you. It is essential that you know how to properly cleanse your skin to complete your skin care routine. Kickstart your cleansing routine with these tips:
Read MoreWhile you might wish it weren’t so, the skin around your eyes is one part of your body that can show the earliest signs of premature aging, particularly without proper care.
Read MoreEver wonder how women in ancient times or in the Renaissance used to make themselves beautiful?
Read MoreWith age, our tissues lose their function and capacity to regenerate after being damaged. A study published today in Cell by scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and the Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico of the Center for Genomic Regulation (CNAG-CRG) explains how dermal fibroblasts age.
Read MoreDermal fibroblasts are specialized cells deep in the skin that generate connective tissue and help the skin recover from injury. Some fibroblasts have the ability to convert into fat cells that reside under the dermis, giving the skin a plump, youthful look and producing a peptide that plays a critical role in fighting infections.
Read MoreYou may suspect you have dry, oily, or sensitive skin, but do you really know your skin type? Knowing your true skin type can help the next time you’re in the cosmetics aisle.
Read MoreMen-specific products are nice, but many skin care products are unisex and typically are suitable for men and women.
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