Skin Care Treatments for Adult Acne
Unfortunately, adult acne is common: it affects about half of all women in their twenties and a quarter of women in their forties. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, adult acne—which occurs more frequently in women than men—is typically caused by stress, hormone levels, skin care products, family history, medication side effects or medical […]
Young at Heart: Anti-Aging Lifestyle and Skin Care Strategies
They say youth is wasted on the young. This folk wisdom may not ring true until the day you notice unwanted changes to your skin texture and tone. Aging skin can mean dryness, thinning, wrinkles and loss of firmness. If you’re lucky, you won’t see these changes until your mid-thirties or beyond. You can’t change […]
How to Tell if Your Skin Care Products are Working
Once you start using healthy skin care products for your face or body, you may wonder if they’re working. This can be a hard question to answer so we recommend starting with the easiest thing first: figuring out what doesn’t work! 3 signs your skin care products aren’t right for you: Pain – Ditch your […]
4 Fat Myths to Give Up Now
4 Fat Myths to Give Up Now (Your Skin Will Thank You) In 1961, a story in Time Magazine suggested that saturated fat caused heart disease, and by 1980, dietary guidelines in the US—and then around the world—promoted diets low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. Growing up in this era, we learned the real […]
5 Exfoliants in Your Kitchen Cupboard
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ll know the two most important things for radiant skin are exfoliation and moisturizing. Today we want to tell you about the bounty of exfoliation ingredients right in your kitchen cupboard. Making exfoliating scrubs at home is quick and easy. Best of all, you won’t wonder about […]
How to Protect your Skin During Harsh, Cold Winters
Winter weather can be delightful, but dry skin sure is frightful. Dry skin is more common in the winter because the air is less humid than during warmer months and dry air causes your skin to lose moisture more easily. Fortunately, you can reduce the occurrence of flakey skin by making a few simple changes […]
The Anti-Aging Benefits of Active Peels
Have you started to see fine lines and sun damage when you look in the mirror? If yes, you may want to know more about active peels, a safe and effective anti-aging spa treatment that transforms dull skin into a radiant complexion. What is an active peel? An active peel is an exfoliation treatment that […]
Choosing Healthy Skin Care Products
Choosing healthy skin care products is personal because, as with food and exercise, healthy means different things to different people. No matter your definition, you’ll pick the right skin care products once you decide which health factors mean the most to you. One part of a healthy lifestyle is about what you choose not to […]
5 Natural Treatments for Teen Acne
Being a teenager can be tough, especially with acne. Most teens get acne and the American Academy of Dermatology recommends parents help their teens find acne treatment so their skin and the stress associated with it clear up as soon as possible. We wrote this article for teens but if you’re a mom reading this […]
