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PAPAYAS: THE SKIN SUPERFOOD
Papayas are the perfect combination of a delicious fruit with amazing taste and numerous health benefits. Among its benefits for your skin include reducing possible skin inflammation. Papayas contain the vitamin choline, an important and versatile nutrient that helps maintain the structure of cellular membranes, preventing inflammatory breakouts in the skin. Papayas are high in […]
Should you Exfoliate?
The short answer is YES. The long answer is YES, you should exfoliate if you want to preserve the youthful appearance of your skin. Exfoliation not only removes built up foreign substances on your facial skin (like makeup, dirt and other pollutants), but also sheds dead skin cells, allowing your body to generate new ones. […]
Which Sunscreen is the best: Sprays or Lotions?
Sunscreens come mostly in two (three if you count sticks) forms: sprays and lotions. People will tell you that one is better, or that one isn’t as effective as the other. Most creams and lotion-type sunscreens come in a bottle or a tube, and application is fairly similar to any other lotion or moisturizer. You […]
Five Common Causes of Itching
Itching is something we’ve all experienced and it’s satisfying to scratch that itchy part of your skin. It can be on a small part of your skin, on scattered all around, or all over your body. It’s inconvenient and could pose as a symptom of something else. Here are five common causes of itching (in […]
Shower Habits that Could Damage Your Skin
For many of us, taking a shower is an auto-pilot activity. You get in, you turn the water on and then wash, later and rinse your body. However, there are some common shower habits that could cause damage to your skin, and what you can do to correct them. 1. Taking showers that are too […]
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