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Do you have blackheads on your face? You will soon see the blackheads turning into painful and ugly acne spots. Over 80% of young adults are affected by this chronic condition. Preventing blackheads from occurring is critical to having clear, radiant & beautiful skin. (more…)

A common skin disease, psoriasis appears as red patches on the skin with silvery scales. It is a chronic skin disorder, which can affect any part of the body or sometimes even the whole body.

Even after a lot of research, the real cause is not yet known. Some say it is a disorder of excessive growth and reproduction of skin cells. Some others relate it to the immune system. (more…)

You may have heard of facial exercises or perhaps you are doing one right now. These exercises are designed to zero in on the muscles on your face. The routines may include squeezing the lips for several seconds, raising eyebrows for a prolonged period, flexing the cheeks and opening and closing the eyelids intermittently.

Facial exercises are supposed to help you keep a firm skin on your face and avoid unwanted lines and sagging folds. Many people, women especially, are crazy about these facial exertions. In fact, some women go to the extent of ordering instructional videos just to learn the routines; that is in addition to the overflowing information about this subject on the Internet and various women’s magazines. (more…)

As winter blasts its cold, dry air, your skin can lose its natural moisture. Wind and sun can add to the effect, and so can hot, dry air from heaters and furnaces.

Here are eleven tips to help you keep your skin soft and moisturized during the winter months.

1. Take care of yourself from the inside out by drinking plenty of water. Make sure to get your 64 ounces of water each day. It can really help to bring your water bottle everywhere you go. Choose a sturdy, reusable aluminum bottle so you can be sure plastic won’t be leaching hazardous chemicals into your water (and you won’t be contributing to the landfills with your daily water intake). (more…)

A healthy complexion can transform your looks and your confidence. A great skincare regime can help but you need to do more to get truly glowing skin; it’s about your lifestyle too, so the New Year can be the perfect time to start.

There are some basics which everyone should be doing to give your new regime a great foundation. The condition of your skin reflects your health and lifestyle, so eating and sleeping well is crucial - think of how dull and tired your skin can get if you’ve had a splurge of nights out. (more…)

Laser stretch mark removal is an increasingly popular method used to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It is a non-invasive in-office procedure that needs no recovery time.

How it works

Laser therapy seals blood vessels that cause stretch marks to appear red, which will minimize the appearance and cause them to seem to just disappear. The laser can also be used to activate collagen growth, which will attempt to close the gaps made when the scar was created. (more…)

Our skin is our largest organ and is a live body system performing amazing functions. So it’s vital to keep it well looked after. Skin is affected by the weather (don’t we know it!), and particularly in the severely drying conditions found in warmer climates, where there is plenty of sun, as well as dry, cold climates too.

Your Skin - Naturally, It’s Worth Looking After (more…)

A great pedicure should leave you with fabulous-looking toenails and super-soft feet. Of course spending 10 minutes trimming, filing and slapping on a coat of paint is often all we have time for - and that’s great. That can make us feel good about ourselves too - and it’s better than doing nothing. When you do find time to pamper all your piggy’s right up to your ankles, follow these steps.

1.) Get a good pair of toenail clippers (not fingernail clippers) and trim each toenail. Trimming too deeply can cause ingrown toenails. Don’t share the clippers; foot fungus is spread that way. (more…)

The eyes are one of the most precious organs possessed by the body and also the one which is at greater risk of being harmed or affected as it is located in the external part of the body. One of the reasons which make it more susceptible of being harmed or affected is the fact that the skin adjoining the yes does not contain any oil glands or fat which an act as protection and is merely a thin sheath. Moreover, the present world and its wayward lifestyle has resulted in an increase in stress levels and the worst affected due to stress are the pair of eyes and the skin around the eyes produce dark circles, eye bags and wrinkles as well. It is alarming to note that nowadays as early as the twenties, women have to begin using eye creams to prevent aging and allow healthy growth of the skin surrounding the eyes. (more…)

Do you remember the day when sunbathing was the thing to do in the summer? People have looked at pale people and thought them unhealthy. In the past, if laying out in the yard is inconvenient, individuals actually buy sun lamps or pay to use a tanning bed. In fact, some beauty salons still have the devices to give you a tan-quick and easy. Unfortunately, you may still subject you body to an overabundant amount of UV rays and hurt yourself. Thankfully, you can heal your sunburn with tamanu oil. (more…)