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 […]
[youtube id=”nqpGvQwTaao”] These basic tips will help you apply a self-tanner so you get even coverage and longer-lasting results. If you’re still choosing to lay out in the Florida sun, take a look at our recommended sunscreen products. Steps Exfoliate. Use a washcloth to exfoliate the skin prior to applying a self-tanner. Using an exfoliating […]
These foods are not only good for your health, but for your skin as well. Here’s a list of food that can benefit your skin health, starting from the inside and working their way to the outside. Cherries, pomegranate, and blueberries Research shows that the antioxidants in these fruits prevent collagen destruction, protecting against wrinkles. […]
With the impending Gasparilla invasion upon Tampa Bay, here are some tips to keep you looking and feeling good during the pillaging and plundering by Jose Gaspar and his crew of pirates. Moisturize As Gaspar’s invasion arrives just before noon, it also kicks off a long parade and day filled with celebration. Not only do […]
Although there is no cure for psoriasis, oral and topical medications are an invaluable tool for many people in managing the disease. In addition to topicals—applied directly to the skin to reduce itching and inflammation and improve the skin’s appearance—healthy lifestyle choices are also an effective way to manage psoriasis. Heed these dos and don’ts […]
There are more tanning facilities than McDonald’s restaurants in the state of Florida, according to recent research. Investigators with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, noting that the Sunshine State has the second-highest incidence of melanoma in the United States, analyzed the number of tanning salons and types of services offered at the […]
The Cancer Institute NSW is Australia’s first statewide government cancer agency, and they’re trying to reach an important and often difficult-to-reach demographic, young people. Per the ad, Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer among young people in the world! A frightening statistic, no doubt. Here in Florida we know a lot about the challenges with […]
Vitiligo (vit-uh-lie-go) causes the skin to lose color. Patches of lighter skin appear. Some people develop a few patches. Others lose much more skin color. Vitiligo usually affects the skin, but it can develop anywhere we have pigment. Patches of hair can turn white. Some people lose color inside their mouths. Even an eye can […]
Psoriasis. Most people living with psoriasis have the type of psoriasis shown here. This is plaque (plak) psoriasis. Psoriasis (sore-EYE-ah-sis) is a chronic (long-lasting) disease. It develops when a person’s immune system sends faulty signals that tell skin cells to grow too quickly. New skin cells form in days rather than weeks. The body does not […]
