More than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of acne breakouts. Acne affects more than 80% of all teenagers at some point in their lives, and clogged pores comprise more than 25% of all visits to the dermatologist. Acne has now hit epidemic proportions in adults, especially women. What used to be just a […]
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In my last post, I asked, “Do oily skin types need LESS moisture than dry skin types?” The answer to this question is NO. I can also say the answer is FALSE if I were making the statement that oily skin needs less moisture than dry skin. Oil and water levels within the skin are 2 very
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What do you think about this common skin care question: Do oily skin types need LESS moisture than drier skin types? Leave your answer in the comments box below. Thanks! I’ll reveal the truth in my next post.
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Probiotics are microbes which are "good" bacteria that help to balance the body and can be found in foods such as yogurt and milk. Probiotics are also available in supplement form such as Acidophillus tablets. Typically, probiotics are used to treat wide variety of digestive and gastrointestinal issues, however, lately they are being looked at
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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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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!
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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
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