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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Turns out that applying a moisturizing cream onto your skin isn’t as simple as just rubbing it onto your body and face. Here are some common moisturizing mistakes people make, and how to correct them: 1. Putting on too much – Too much moisturizer, especially on your face, ends up clogging pores and leaves a […]
We sometimes forget that the scalp is part of our skin. Many of us tend to ignore besides the usual washing and shampooing. Your hair and scalp’s health is affected by many factors, like how you treat it and your diet. Here are some tips on how to improve hair and scalp health: 1. Brushing […]
Sun protection goes beyond just putting on sunscreen. Proper clothing should also be worn when you’re going out and exposing your skin to the sun’s harmful rays. The damage done by the sun to eache exposed body part adds up over your lifetime. It continuously adds risks of not only skin cancer but also premature […]
Ever wonder what a bag of chips, a chocolate bar, or a hamburger does to your skin? Foods that are highly glycemic (meaning they are high in carbohydrates, and can raise blood sugar when eaten) are digested quickly by the body and can spike insulin. Spiked blood sugar levels increase the body’s inflammatory reactions, causing […]
GENTLE – one word that should describe a safe skin care routine for your child. A lot of products made for babies and infants containt irritating ingredients. Be on the lookout for some of the following common irritants found in baby and infant products: Fragrances – These have no benefit and can sometimes prove to […]
First, let’s get this out of the way: a facial cleanser is DIFFERENT from a face wash. Both tend to do the common job of cleansing your face but the difference is that a face wash is mostly foam in nature while a cleanser is non-foaming. Cleansers also don’t have to be washed off but […]
