The Top 5 Reasons Why YOU Should Visit A Skin Care Professional
Everyday your skin is bombarded with dirt, debris, stress, bacteria, UV rays and environmental pollution which cause pre-mature aging, inflammation and overall poor skin health and appearance. Healthy, unbroken skin is the first defense against disease. Professional care for the face- one of the areas most exposed to the environment- is a critical step to good health. …
Read MoreThe Truth About Layering Sun Protection Products
Recently I was asked if layering products that contained different levels of SPF would protect the skin better from sun damage. My answer was “No”. A lot of people tend to think that if they put on a product, such as a moisturizer, that contains an SPF15 and then they apply another product, such as makeup…
Read MoreDo Antioxidants Get Rid of Wrinkles?
That’s the question I’m asking you today. Do antioxidants get rid of wrinkles? What do you think? The answer is: NO. Antioxidants are free radical scavengers. Free radicals are the equivalent to tiny little bombs that bombard cells and destroy them. Cellular degradation leads to the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin, thus contributing…
Read MoreTrue or False: Mineral Oil Will Clog Your Pores- PART 2
In my last post, I posed the question: “Will mineral oil clog your pores?” The answer is “No.” Today’s cosmeceutical grade of mineral oil is very different from its counterpart of days gone by. It’s a myth that the mineral oil used in industry is the same as the one used for cosmetic purposes. However,…
Read MoreTrue or False: Mineral Oil Will Clog Your Pores- PART 1
Will mineral oil clog your pores? That’s the question I’m asking YOU today. What do YOU think? Let me know your thoughts and I’ll reveal the answer in my next blog post! Please leave your answer in the comment form below. Thanks! Have a great weekend!
Read MoreBeauty Myth Busted: Sun Exposure Will Improve Acne
You’ve probably heard at some point in your life that if you get a suntan and you’ve got acne, it will improve. This myth is completely FALSE. Yes, getting some sun exposure can temporarily hide the appearance of acne for awhile, but you’ll be seriously damaging your skin in the process. Plus, sun exposure can…
Read MoreGetting Zits Means Zapped Energy???
Did you know that getting zits can actually zap your energy? A recent Ohio State University study revealed that women who experience breakouts are at risk for exhaustion. Why? Having blemishes rear their ugly heads leads to self-consciousness and worry. These strong emotions drain your energy. It’s a nasty vicious cycle: more worry equals more stress,…
Read MoreThe Correct Way To Apply Blush
What's the correct way to apply blush? Do you know the answer? Is it:1) Sweep the blush from the 'apples' of your cheek back to your hairline? OR… 2) Sweep the blush from your hairline to the 'apples' of your cheeks? I want to hear from YOU! Which do you think is the right choice? …
Read MoreCan Vitamin C Prevent Acne?
This may sound way too good to be true (and you know the old saying…), but more than just a few significant studies (plus my own experiencse) are placing a connection between taking vitamin C orally and the prevention of acne. Vitamin C is considered a "super vitamin" because it plays such a key role…
Read MoreBody Acne- Part 2
In my first post, Body Acne- Part 1, I discussed what body acne is, where it's most commonly found and what things seem to exacerbate the problem. In today's post, I'll talk about what you can do about it, so that ultimately, you're more comfortable in your own skin. First, you must understand that treating…
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