Skin Care for Middle Age

It is possible to have vibrant skin, no matter what age you are. We notice the aging process on our skin around age 40. Proper skin care techniques can help keep you looking younger and more radiant well beyond middle age. It is true, there are some factors that we cannot control, but practicing healthy habits can go a long …

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Spa Trends 2015

Total body wellness will be the goal for most spa clients in 2015. With an emphasis on health, as well as beauty, men and women of all ages are seeking spa therapies to aid in mental and physical health. The idea that there is an important connection between the mind and the body has been adopted by all generations. Retired …

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How to keep your skin looking great while flying at 30,000 feet

Travel can be hard on your skin, especially if you travel by plane. The pressurized cabin has low moisture levels, airborne pollutants, and recirculated air. The end of the flight leaves your skin looking greasy and lackluster. Here are some tips for keeping your skin looking great while traveling by plane: Pre-flight Exfoliate your skin the night before your flight …

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Skincare to deal with the changing seasons

The seasons change, even here in Brevard County, Florida.  Mild season changes make it easy to forget that the humidity levels and temperatures are changing.  After each rainy season, the air dries out and so does your skin. Be proactive and you can help your skin transition through each season without unwanted effects, such as extra oily or dry patches.  …

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How Does Caffeine Affect Skin?

Caffeine comes in many forms; coffee, diet pills, chocolate bars, and tea. Most of us consume some form of caffeine every day. Have you ever stopped to wonder how caffeine affects your skin? Over half of Americans over the age of 18 drink coffee every day. That is over 100 million U.S. daily coffee drinkers, according to statisticbrain.com. Caffeine dilates …

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How your lifestyle affects your skin

Your skin is a highly sensitive organ that will signal you when something is not right or off balance. There are a few key lifestyle changes that you can make to improve your skin. Making changes one at a time can help you clearly see how your lifestyle affects your skin. Sleep – It is true when they say, “Get …

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What is the best daily moisturizer?

If you searched the internet for ‘what is the best daily moisturizer’, you would get a huge variety of search results based on other individual’s opinions.  The number of products to choose from on the market is astonishing.  Most products will claim to be the best, but you have to find the one that works best for you.  Your best …

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When to throw away makeup

Many women wonder when to throw away makeup and what are signs that there may be contamination.  The type of makeup and how it is handled will make a difference in how quickly it expires.  A good rule of thumb is to replace all of your liquid makeup every 3 months and dry makeup every 18 months.  But makeup is …

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What Causes Turkey Neck?

What causes some people to get turkey neck? There area a few different causes of what is commonly called turkey neck, or loose skin on the neck.  Because it is a combination of lifestyle and history of weight gain/loss that causes turkey neck, anyone can be susceptible to it. The skin under your neck will naturally loosen and sag over …

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Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer

The U.S. Surgeon General has issued a “Call to Action” to prevent skin cancer.  This means that skin cancer has been labeled a Major Public Health problem and steps need to be taken to prevent it. According to the Surgeon General’s Report, “skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, and most cases are preventable.” There …

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