Basic Skincare: Are You Aggravating Sensitive Skin?
Jul 12th
Working with major skincare line, you often receive a multi-step skincare program. You have a makeup remover, an exfoliator, a cleanser, and a toner. There’s the day cream and the night serum. It all adds up to a very complete skincare program, but it may actually be undermining the health of your skin if you have a sensitive complexion. Read the rest of this entry »
Fitness: What Getting The Blood Pumping Does For Your Skin
Jul 12th
Working on your personal fitness is something to do for your body, but getting the blood moving does more than just help you take off a few unwanted pounds. It can also help brighten up your complexion. For this reason, you’ll want to be hitting the gym to do more than just toning and tightening. Read the rest of this entry »
The Importance Of Moisturization During Pregnancy
Jul 12th
Advice columns for mothers-to-be often focus on nutrition or clothing style. However, your skin is the foundation of both a healthy and a fashionable look. Since your pregnancy will affect the way your skin looks and feels, moisturization becomes one of the most important tools in your battle for beautiful skin that will bounce back promptly. Read the rest of this entry »
Keeping Plumpness In Aging Skin
Jun 28th
As you age, keeping your skin looking smooth and young is important. However, as your skin gets older, it dries out and has a tendency to get wrinkled. To keep that plump and smooth look that preserves youthfulness, you need to make a few changes to your skincare routine. Read the rest of this entry »
Summer Skin Care
Apr 17th
Ahh—the long days of summer. Basking in the sun and surf, hanging out with friends, hiking, swimming, what could be better? Nothing, as long as you are taking care of your skin in the process. Summer brings exposure to all sorts of elements, sun, wind and water, that are fun to enjoy, but can be damaging to your skin. Here are some tips to keep your skin glowing all summer long.
Exfoliate! Use an exfoliating scrub to slough off those dead skin cells. When those cells accumulate, they give your skin a dull look, and they can block pores, causing blackheads and pimples.
Moisturize. Just because it’s hot outside and you’re sweating, it doesn’t mean that you can ignore this step. Your skin needs moisture, and you need to provide it daily. You may want to use a lighter moisturizer than you do in the winter, but don’t go without it all together.
Shaving. Summer legs, arms and bikini areas mean lots of shaving. Try pulling your skin taut as you shave it (particularly along the bikini line) to help prevent bumps. Also, don’t use plain-old soap to shave with. It’s better and more soothing to your skin to use a shaving gel made especially for that purpose. Gels that contain soothing aloe or moisturizers can be particularly good. In winter, you may be able to get away with shaving every-other-day, but in the summer, it’s a good idea to get out your razor every day.
Wear Sunscreen. You’ve heard it a million times, but that’s because it’s true! Wearing sunscreen (and plenty of it) helps ward off damage caused by the sun. Damage that leads to wrinkles and cancer, neither of which are pretty.
Get a Fake Glow. Since you are (of course!) wearing sunscreen, it’s a little more difficult to achieve that summer glow. That’s where tanning creams come in. Tanning creams have come a long way, and it’s much easier now to find a natural-looking, non-staining formula. Using tanning cream regularly will make your skin look better and help you resist the urge to go out without sunscreen.
Enjoy that summer sun, but take care of your skin—it’s the only one you’ve got!
