The Secret to Younger, Smoother Skin May Not Be What You Thought The Trick, It Turns Out, Is to Stop “Taking Care” of Your Skin! In spite of your best efforts, your skin gets a little drier every year. You may see lines and wrinkles forming. And your skin might not be as soft and smooth as it… Read More
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Your Once-a-Week Face Brightener
There’s one simple piece of advice I give to every woman who’s frustrated with her skin. It takes just a few minutes, but it’s the easiest way to: Minimize your pores Even out your skin tone Chase away those red marks that linger from your last breakout Give your face a… Read More
A “Rosy” Outlook for Rosacea Sufferers
Some people consider a "rosy" glow to be beautiful and healthy-looking, but when the rosiness is rosacea, it can be an embarrassing problem that many people try to hide. Rosacea is a hereditary condition caused by inflamed sebaceous glands and blood vessels. It is not contagious. Sometimes called… Read More
A Few Good Habits Could Lead to Fewer Wrinkles
While some people think they need to overhaul their whole lifestyle in order to look and feel younger, there are simple and speedy things you can do in just a few minutes that could add up to big results. You may see this and think, "That's common sense." Yes it is and if you actually DO it… Read More
Discover Your Skin’s New Best Friend
Antioxidants have certainly generated a buzz in the media lately. And for good reason. These powerful defenders give your skin the protection it needs to fight against free radicals on a day-to-day basis. And this protection is exactly what you need to keep your skin smooth and firm — no matter… Read More
Is a Pro Facial Worth the Price Tag?
It’s hard to put a price on clear, radiant, glowing skin. But when you’re at the skin-care spa looking over the price list ... it sure seems to cost a lot. Is a professional facial really worth the hefty price tag? Let’s take a look. The average facial lasts 60 to 90 minutes and promises to… Read More
Stress Busting Skin Care Tips
Feeling stressed? Your skin may be feeling it, too. In fact, stress is one of the most common factors that cause your skin and body to age. Chronic stress has been proven to affect your health negatively.1 It can also accelerate the aging of your cells because your telomeres shorten at the end of… Read More
What’s Lurking in Your Moisturizer?
Some of the most common ingredients I see in "designer" cosmetics are actually chemicals - polysorbates, propylene glycol, sodium laurel, and parabens. What you may not know is that these expensive ingredients are actually the same dangerous chemicals listed under “hazardous materials” on… Read More
Secret “Tree of Life”
When I traveled to India and visited the home of Ayurvedic medicine, the world’s oldest health system, one of my favorite things I learned was their name for the coconut palm tree. They call the coconut palm kalpa vriksha which means “the tree which provides all the necessities of life.”… Read More