Before you shave, wax, or touch a hair on your body, read this article. Despite the fact that you've been shaving for decades, chances are you still make these common hair removal mistakes. There are easier, less painful ways of doing it. Read those tips in this article, and you'll be wondering, 'Why didn't I think of that?' … [Read more...] about Tips for painless hair removal
Causes of adult acne
We all thought we'd put acne behind us, but all of a sudden, the pimples of our teen years are popping back—and with a vengeance! What happened? Wrinkles are bad enough, but to have to endure acne all over again is downright unfair. Find out what causes adult acne and what you can do to treat and prevent it. … [Read more...] about Causes of adult acne
Find the best moisturizer for your skin type
Yeah, yeah, you got the beauty memo: the best way to fight wrinkles is to wear sunscreen and moisturizer. While shopping for sunscreen is pretty straightforward (get at least SPF 30) moisturizer is trickier. There are so many products available, how do you know which one is best for your skin type? A very heavy formula will cause breakouts if you're prone to acne. A very light … [Read more...] about Find the best moisturizer for your skin type
How long before my moisturizer “goes bad”?
Unopened products can last three years. But once you open a bottle or jar of moisturizer and skin lotion, its ingredients (including sunscreen or Vitamin C) can deteriorate after 2 years. Since bacteria can hasten deterioration, jars where you dip you finger in lasts shorter than pumps and tubes. Heat can also speed up deterioration, so plastic packaging is better than glass … [Read more...] about How long before my moisturizer “goes bad”?
6 secrets to youthful looking hands
We're often concerned about our wrinkles, but our hands can also show the tell-tale signs of aging. The skin of our hands are very thin, and are more likely to show the damage caused by years of washing dishes, gardening, or gripping a pen or a computer mouse. While our skin naturally renews itself, cell production slows down after we're 30 years old—so as the collagen, elastin … [Read more...] about 6 secrets to youthful looking hands