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, […]
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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
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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
For many women, acne breakouts in areas other than the face are a major problem. From the back and chest to the rear, shoulders, and beyond, body acne can cause feelings of insecurity as well as wardrobe limitations. Since Spring is already here, many women are already out shopping for the latest in warm weather
In past posts, I've already debunked the myths that sugar and chocolate cause acne. According to dermatologists, genetics and hormonal fluctuations are what determines if a person will develop acne, hence the tendency to occur at the onset of and during puberty. But, what about dairy products? Is there a link between this food group
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A simple adjustment in your diet may help reduce the occurrence of acne flareups; especially before a big event like a wedding. Sugar itself DOES NOT cause acne but what it does do is cause an increased insulin response in the body which sets off a whole chain of events to occur. With a large spike of insulin,
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This morning I was inspired to write a post about pores and if it’s possible for them to open and close. The inspiration came from a friend who asked me if getting a facial would help ‘open her blocked pores’. It was at that moment when the light bulb went off over my head. I decided it
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As the seasons begin to change in my part of the country, I always notice that my skin likes to start misbehaving to some degree. It seems to act up more so in the summer and then again as the seasons transition into winter. My skin type is oily and boy does it seem to have
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Exfoliating the skin is one of the BEST kept secrets for maintaining a youthful and radiant complexion. Most women don't do enough of it (or they're using the WRONG type) partly due to the lack of proper education on the topic and the confusion between which exfoliant is best to use for their skin type. TWO
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Oh boy have I been indulging in some decadent chocolate lately. I just love the stuff. I fully admit it. However, I was upset to see a big 'ol zit appear on my chin after a chocolate binge. I'm not exaggerating either…it's BIG and it hurts. I'm using every concealer tip & trick known to
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