Your mother’s wrinkles may not be the best predictor of how you’ll age. A study involving identical twins suggests that despite genetic make-up, certain environmental factors can add years to a person’s perceived age. Factors such as divorce or the use of antidepressants are the real culprits that cause facial aging. Researchers obtained comprehensive questionnaires [...]
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Dec 17th
“Your Blissful Antidote to Winter’s Dry Skin Blues…”
Winter and dry skin may seem inseparable… Air humidity is down, you’re living in artificial indoor heat, and the harsh outdoor elements ravage your skin so it shows early signs of aging – even if you’re hardly ever outdoors. How will you try to conquer winter’s dry skin this year? If you’re like most [...]
Oct 8th
4 Basic Skin Care Needs
Here we show you tips on how to properly care for your skin, from the right way to wash your face, to the best moisturizers and UV protection. Before we start with the proper daily 4-step skincare routine, you’ll need to know your skin type. How you care for your skin is utterly dependent on [...]
Oct 8th
Skin Wrinkles
Description An in-depth report on the treatment and prevention of wrinkles. Prevention The best way to prevent skin damage in any case is to avoid episodes of excessive sun exposure. The following are some specific guidelines: • Use sunscreens that block out both UVA and UVB radiation. However, do not rely on them only for [...]
Oct 8th
Will Salon Facials Clear Acne?
Question: Will Salon Facials Clear Acne? I’m considering having an acne treatment facial done at a local salon. Can facials help clear up my skin? Answer: There really is no clear-cut answer to that question. The results you get from facial treatments depends on many factors, most importantly the severity of your acne, how often [...]
Oct 8th
Your Guide to Perfect Skin
5 Dos and 5 Don’ts to Help Slow the Aging Skin Process Maybe you’re in your 20s or early 30s and you think you can’t possibly have (gulp) aging skin yet. Well, you’re wrong. Your skin’s ‘youthfulness’ has less to do with age than how it’s been treated, so if exposed to sun, smoke and [...]
Oct 8th
Are You “Over cleansing ” Your Skin?
Your skin naturally acts as a barrier, meaning it keeps out what it’s supposed to (dirt) while keeping in the good stuff (moisture and yes, some oils). When you over-cleanse your skin, you strip your skin of the oils that keep skin healthy and balanced. People with oily skin have a tendency for zealous cleansing [...]