Top Ten Beauty Tips for Spring

Spring is here. Your skin is thirsty for fresh air and sunshine. We offer our top ten beauty tips for healthy, glowing skin. Moisturize – The warm weather makes not only you thirsty, but your skin as well. Moisturizing is key. If your skin is hydrated and healthy, it can better defend itself against sun… Read more »

Reduce Stress for Clearer Skin

stress is linked to inflammatory skin conditions

The way you’re feeling can actually have an affect on how you look. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a variety of studies anecdotally link stress, depression and anxiety to an increase in skin, hair or nail problems, but proving the relationship between stress and inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis and rosacea… Read more »

August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month

august is national psoriasis awareness month

August is National Psoriasis (pronounced “suh-RY-uh-sus”) Awareness Month.  Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes painful scaling, itching and inflammation. It happens when skill cells grow too quickly.  Normally, our skin cells grow slowly and flake off every four weeks allowing room for new skin cells to take their place. However, those suffering from… Read more »

Pay attention to changes in skin to detect disease

If people pay attention to changes in their skin, they may discover signs of disease before it becomes too serious, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. The most common skin changes that could be warning signs of ill health are rashes, any growths such as tumors, skin discoloration and changes in texture. When it comes… Read more »

Protect skin by adding moisture and nutrients to daily routine

Staying indoors to escape cold, wet weather is a good way to stay comfortable throughout the winter. However, drying indoor heat can take its toll on the skin by the time spring rolls around. According to the American Skin Association, the low humidity that exists in most homes during the winter depletes natural oils and moisture… Read more »

Keeping warm and toasty in winter’s chill can take its toll on skin

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With frigid temperatures bearing down on much of the U.S., people are turning up their thermostats and cranking their car heaters. But the flip side of toasty homes, offices and long car trips is the loss of moisture in the environment that leaves skin feeling dry and itchy. “Water always moves downhill, even on a microscopic… Read more »