How to Take Care of Your Skin as You Age

We all want to look good. If someone says otherwise, they’re lying. Yet most of us don’t want to break the bank doing so. We don’t want to put ourselves through expensive surgical procedures such as facelifts. We’re not into microneedling where blood is involved. All we want is a simple anti-aging skin cream or […]

Foods to Improve Your Skin

Eating is hard. It’s hard because as we age, we can’t eat anything we want like we used to. Our metabolism has slowed down. Perhaps we are less active. And we just don’t need as much food since we are not growing to sustain us. With so many studies, nutrition plans, and experts on what […]

What Damages the Skin: A Look at Our Environment

From the moment we’re born, our perfect, baby-soft skin is assaulted by the environment — understandably, since we were swimming in a perfect cocoon for nine months. As we grow older, the cumulative effects of our environment begin to take a toll on our skin as fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, and sagging skin start […]

Pamper Your Loved One This Holiday Season with Simple Skin Care Products

The holidays are peppered with snowflakes, reindeer dust, and mistletoe. Shoppers hustle and bustle to find the perfect gift. Kids search every tree for the perfect Christmas tree. Christmas dinner is being planned while “White Christmas” plays in the background. Bags are packed to go see family and friends, and the shorter hours at night […]

Wonders of Your Skin: The Science of Wound Healing

Picture this common scenario we’ve all experienced: you cut your skin. It bleeds. It keeps bleeding. You apply pressure. You put on a band aid. Eventually, it stops bleeding. A scab (a bunch of platelets in your blood) forms. After a few weeks, the scab falls off. Who would have thought that possible? The closing […]

Why You Don’t Need a Facelift (And What You Need Instead!)

Plastic surgery. The very word conjures up images of scars, long periods of recovery, time off work and play, and depending on your circle of friends maybe feelings of shame, insecurity, and an innate sense of secrecy. However, this picture is coupled with the results: a more youthful appearance that cuts years off your life, […]

How Taking Care of YOU Translates to Your Skin

How are you doing? No, I’m not looking for the stock answer of “Good” or “Fine.” How are you REALLY doing? When was the last time you thought about the REAL answer to this question. If it’s been a while since you’ve thought of yourself, it’s time to grab a pen and paper and reflect […]

The Effect of Weather on Your Skin–And What You Can Do About It

For many of us, this is our favorite season. The cooler temperatures, the falling leaves, the colors, the shorter days, and the approach of the holidays lights a flame in our souls. Fall means days lounging around in our favorite sweaters, the prevalence of hot chocolate and pumpkin spice, and raking leaves (and perhaps jumping […]

The Benefits of a Facial Massage

A facial massage is a popular Western beauty treatment that, when done right, can slow down the aging process and achieve younger looking and healthier skin. A facial massage can also relieve other health concerns such as stress, headaches, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and sinus congestion. There are over 40 muscles in your face, capable of […]