Here’s some relief for your itchy skin

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Are you sick of having that irritated feeling that makes you constantly want to scratch your skin?  Itchy skin can happen anywhere on the body and there are many causes – and luckily solutions as well. Sometimes itchiness can simply be caused by dry skin.  If you feel tight skin with just a general slight […]

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Easy and Cheap ways to reduce stress

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Being under constant and heavy stress is very bad for your health, and one of the first places it shows up is on your skin.  Learning to relax can be difficult for some, but it is so important.  Here are just a few things you can do that will make a huge difference. FIND A […]

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Can you change your pore size?

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We have heard these questions many times – How do I shrink my pores?  Why are my pores larger than everyone else’s?  Can I close up my pores?  Here are the answers: Pores are necessary to allow the skin to breathe, sweat, and release toxins, so even if you could – you would not want […]

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What to do about cold sores

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Cold sores are recurrent blisters caused by herpes simplex virus, and they are also sometimes referred to as fever blisters.  These small blisters generally occur on and around the lip and mouth area.  It is estimated that up to 80% of people carry this virus and it is extremely contagious – especially when the blister […]

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Tips on using Concealer

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Everyone has problem areas they want to conceal.  Pimples, dark under eye circles, redness, or an overall blah skin condition.   A good skincare routine, healthy eating, and enough sleep should help minimize these problems – but we all have days when we’re not feeling well or just need a pick me up.  Here are a […]

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The best way to Detoxify your body

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You may have heard about people that go on hard core 3 or 10 day detox diets and wondered if this is something that you should do yourself.   Most doctors agree that these harsh, limiting detoxification diets can be extremely harmful to your system.  That’s not to say they are all bad – but you […]

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Is it time to change your skincare routine?

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Fall is almost here and we are starting to feel it in the air.  Fall and Winter can bring cold, harsh weather which can dry out and irritate the skin. The cold, harsh weather that most of us will have to endure over the next 6 months or so can irritate your skin greatly.  Wind […]

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How long are your products good for?

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Do you have a drawer full of old lotions and makeup and are wondering if they are still any good to use on your skin?  Most of us do – and here’s the lowdown on what to keep and what to toss. First of all, use common sense – if you have had something hanging […]

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How well will your skin age?

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There are a few factors that determine how your skin is going to age, however there are ways you can slow down this process….. LIFESTYLE.  This is the big one!  If you are a smoker or drinker – it will take a toll on your skin.  If you are constantly under a lot of stress, […]

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What type of acne do you have?

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Most people do not realize that not all acne is the same.  There are several types of acne you need to be aware of because not all of them can, or should, be treated the same. The most common type of acne, the one that most people get, are pustules.  These are the inflamed red […]

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Eat your vitamins

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While a multivitamin can be beneficial if your diet is not very healthy, eating correctly to give your body and skin the proper nutrients and vitamins is always best.  Here are a list of vitamins the skin needs and some foods that contain them that are easy to add to your diet. VITAMIN A – […]

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Suffering from Eczema – here’s some relief

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Eczema is basically a skin rash that also includes itching, blistering, swelling, or crusting.   Since an estimated one in every nine people suffers from some form of eczema in their lives perhaps we should cover some common forms as well as how to treat it. Atopic eczema is the most common type of eczema, is […]

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BBQ up Some Skin Healthy Foods

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Summer is coming to an end and I hope all of you are having a safe and happy long weekend!  I hope you are taking advantage of the last few light nights and planning a BBQ with friends and family. When most people think of BBQ’s – they think of hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips […]

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The effects that alcohol has on your skin

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We’ve talked in the past about what effects smoking and a poor diet can have on the skin so now, just in time for the last party weekend of the summer, let’s talk about the effects excessive alcohol can have on the skin…. Every time you enjoy an alcoholic drink the blood vessels in your […]

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Shopping for Makeup – read this first

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Back to school is rapidly approaching and many of you are going to be out shopping this weekend not only for new clothes, but for new makeup and lotions.  However, when hitting the cosmetic counter for those new fall colors, there are a few things you need to know before you go…. Independent studies done […]

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