Sunscreens, Skincare & More
You have probably observed that when life gets stressful, it shows in your skin. Depending on the strength of your immune system and genetic predispositions, major life changes as well as smaller but challenging incidents can trigger visible changes in your skin. Is your largest organ sending you a message about your stress levels? Stress… Read more »
If you’re like most women I know, you’ve probably amassed quite a collection of cosmetics and medicines. Various tubes of lipstick, half-used eye-shadow packs still with their original tiny brushes, foundation in different shades depending on the season, tiny sample bottles of body lotion from hotels. Not to mention, that unfinished bottle of antibiotics, the… Read more »
Spring has officially arrived and with it comes all the trends that help us leave winter’s dreariness behind for the new season’s light and warmth. Truthfully, most seasonal trends aren’t usually interesting enough to make me even consider abandoning my tried-and-true routine, but this year’s spring offerings seem to be right up my alley. Not… Read more »
We all want good skin but sometimes rigorously following a skin care routine of cleansing, using sunscreen daily and exfoliating isn’t enough if we ignore the lifestyle part of the solution. The old adage of “garbage in, garbage out” certainly applies to our skin as well. Regardless of how well we take care of our… Read more »
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the stores are quickly filling up with chocolates of every shape and form. Although the health benefits of chocolate may have been overstated in the past, there’s no reason not to indulge once in a while. I’m certainly no stranger to this treat in moderation, needing no more motivation… Read more »
With the start of the new year, you may have been tempted to make New Year’s resolutions. But, let’s face it, we’re halfway through January and most of us have dropped the ball already. Instead of setting ourselves up for failure, choose simple, practical behavior modification resolutions that you might actually keep. It’s not only… Read more »
In Great Britain the word “holiday” has the same meaning as vacation. In North America, however, many of us find this comparison laughable as for most of us, the holidays come with our own “to-do” lists. Too often we take holiday stress for granted. What’s worse, we often have higher expectations for this season than… Read more »
It’s the season for giving and we’ve got a selection of products sure to make everyone happy. Whether it’s your child’s favorite teacher, a good neighbor, a dear friend, or someone special you know, here are ideas that will show them you care. Be warned, you may be tempted to purchase some of these for… Read more »
Every year, December seems to creep up on us and we find ourselves rushing around, trying to make the holidays just perfect for our families. With all the extra pressure we place on ourselves, it’s no wonder we tire ourselves out and end up feeling run down and sick. Throw in all the extra socializing… Read more »
Eating your way to healthy skin is not a new idea but nutricosmetics is a relatively new term for dietary anti-aging supplements that target the skin. Helping to promote this seemingly easy path to the fountain of youth is the current wave of popularity that Asian beauty and skincare products is enjoying. More specifically, Korean… Read more »
2016 has seen its share of turmoil and tragedy, close to home and far away, and so it is with a sigh of relief that we look forward to Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season. Instead of focusing on the negative, we’ve made a conscious decision to look at the sunny side and… Read more »
As we age, our skin goes through many changes (most of them unwelcome!) so it’s important to try and keep it as healthy as possible. Knowing a little about the skin’s structure can help us understand how the body’s largest organ functions and how our product and lifestyle choices can affect how we look and… Read more »
As cosmetic and skincare companies modify formulations in order to adjust to customer preferences, you may notice propanediol popping up more frequently in the list of ingredients of your favorite product. Also known as 1,3 propanediol, it is structurally similar to its chemical cousin propylene glycol, but its differences are making it a more popular… Read more »