April 30, 2012 – Spring brings proms, weddings, graduations and vacations and many Americans believe that having a deep, dark tan for these events is an absolute must. But according to a recent article in the Peoria Journal Star, the only safe tan is a spray on tan. Tanning beds expose users to ultraviolet A [...]
April 23, 2012 – We hear a lot about premature aging of the skin and free radical damage, but what exactly does that mean? Free radicals can be anything that affects the skin in a bad way, including UV radiation, pollution and chemical exposure all play a part in early skin damage and aging. Also, [...]
April 16, 2012 – The purpose of skin care products is to improve the tone and condition of your skin, right? Pretty simple. But did you know that there are actually some ingredients in skin care products that can irritate your skin and cause premature aging, acne breakouts, collagen and elastin damage, dryness or too [...]
April 9, 2012 – We all know that antioxidants are good for us, but did you know that they are also great for your skin? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, antioxidants help your skin stay hydrated, promote new collagen growth which smooths out wrinkles and lines and it helps to maintain your skin’s [...]
April 6, 2012 – If you love having a sun tan but hate wrinkles, you’ve got a problem. According to information from the American Academy of Dermatology, sun exposure causes about 90% of all skin aging, damage and wrinkles. Sun exposure, specifically UVA and UVB light, causes the collagen to break down faster than it [...]
April 5, 2012 – Almost all of use like to shop for new summer clothes. But what if the clothes you wore could take the power of the sun and turn it into phototherapy for your skin? What if just by wearing certain clothing you could rejuvenate your skin almost as though you’d had low [...]
April 4, 2012 – Having a skin care routine doesn’t mean you have to have a shelf full of moisturizers, wrinkle creams and spend an hour every night exfoliating. There are some simple ways to keep your skin looking younger, reduce wrinkles and avoid premature aging. Here are a few tips from the American Academy [...]
April 3, 2012 – There are all kinds of myths about skin care. Some of them are obviously false and some are more believeable. So we though we’d list of few of the most common ones that members of the American Academy of Dermatology have debunked in their reports. 1) You’ve probably heard that tanning [...]
April 2, 2012 – With summer approaching we’ve been talking a lot about sunscreens and what you need to look for to get the best protection. Sunscreens should be an important part of your daily skin care routine all year, and some really are better than others. Buying a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF [...]