Over the holiday season, it's not uncommon for our eating habits to change, sometimes in rather dramatic ways. Whether you…
After a season of possibly overeating and overdrinking, you may not want to know that in addition to exposing yourself…
Great looking skin involves a combination of intrinsic (those things you can't change) and extrinsic factors (those that you have…
Inflammation is an important way for our bodies to react to infection and foreign pathogens. While it is the first…
Propylene glycol is one of those ingredients that has been a bit unfairly judged. And while it's not uncommon for…
Thanks for reading and commenting on my blog postings. My very best wishes to you and yours for a Happy Christmas, Kwanzaa,…
In the pursuit of radiant and healthy skin, the choice between alpha hydroxy acids vs retinol often perplexes skincare enthusiasts.…
Water is obviously an integral part of maintaining your overall health. But, there's some confusion regarding its role in hydrating…
Also called niacinamide, vitamin B3 is one of several topical vitamins that has been studied in order to identify its…
Those who suffer from symptoms that are associated with rosacea have first-hand experience with the annoying redness and inflammation that…
I often discuss over hyped skin care products and "too good to be true" manufacturer claims in this blog, so…
It seems as if the majority of skin care products and cosmetics on the market today have some component that…
Most people have never heard of matrix metalloproteinases (or, MMPs). Yet, these substances are enzymes that can have a significant,…
If you have oily skin, you've probably dealt with acne at some point in your life. In fact, many people…
There are several applications for licorice extract; it has been used for flavoring foods and drinks as well as reducing…