Brown spots are typically associated with aging and sun damage but they can also appear as a result of hormones, acne or genetics. For most 80% of brown spots are derived from sun damage. Because the sun is the key reason for brown spots they tend to show up on our faces first. As you … Read more
Skin irritation of any sort is no fun but eczema is in a league of its own. It’s estimated that over 35 million American’s have eczema – that’s about 1-3% of adults, and 10-20% of children. Over 70% of the cases start in children younger than 5 years old, and over half of the infants … Read more
I went to do my weekly grocery trip today and the store was in panic mode. No parking, empty shelves, long lines and a sense of desperation. I have lived through tornadoes, floods and hurricanes and I would have to say that the hysteria I experienced in the grocery store is of that caliber. There … Read more
It’s finally summertime and it seems like we are all getting a double dose of heat and sun. Coming out of isolation and into the outdoors can be tricky for your skin. With record breaking heat and bright sunshine we are also likely dealing with sunburn. It goes without saying, the goal would be not … Read more
Natural Beauty Wins the Day With Covid-19 we have all had to learn how to do things ourselves, we’ve had to learn to do without and have had to define what is most important to us. There is no doubt that our beauty habits have definitely shifted. Will any of these new behaviors stick? A … Read more
Let’s face it, Mom’s rule! They are and always have been one of the most important people in most people’s lives. They bring us into the world, nurture, teach, support and love us in a way that only Moms can. This Mother’s Day is tough for many of us because we can’t be together But … Read more
To me, face oils are the pinnacle of skincare luxury. I know, what can be complex about a facial oil … it’s oil for your face right? Surprisingly it’s actually much more complex than that. How you apply face oil, how often you’re using it, and even the order in which you apply it, relative … Read more
We continue to investigate the top beauty issues and remedies – Dark Circles & Puffy under eyes are in the top 3! Let’s get into what causes them as well as some of the best ways to treat them. Puffy Eyes What causes them? Fluid retention, lack of sleep, smoking, allergies, aging and lastly hereditary traits … Read more
If you’ve noticed that your skin is not as firm and that it doesn’t have that “bounce back” it used to – you’re not alone. Losing skin elasticity is a natural part of aging. Loss of skin elasticity is called Elastosis and signs of this include skin looking weathered, crinkly or saggy. While age is … Read more
If you laugh, smile, frown or squint (basically live) your going to get fine lines. Fine lines are a natural ocurance but let’s be honest, they can be annoying. Since fine line removal is the #1 skin concern for women and men we have been researching some of the best methods for prevention as well … Read more