Category: Wellness

Almighty vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is an essential substance that cannot be produced by the human body. Instead, we take it in the diet from different sources, including citrus fruits. You have probably heard about vitamin C as an immune-booster. It is also an excellent antioxidant, and may even reduce your blood […]

Dark spots in the skin are often known as sunspots, and people often think they result from sunlight exposure, which is technically truth. But you may also find them under the term “age spots” because, similar to wrinkles, these spots are another sign of skin aging. We often think about wrinkles as the main sign […]

Janet Parker sits down with fashion/beauty contributor Bianca Chardei to talk skincare on WACH Fox

This year’s hottest accessory is the mask! As quickly as COVID has spread so has maskne. What is ‘maskne’ you ask? Maskne is acne or other skin irritation that results from wearing a mask, especially a medical, N95, or cloth face mask. Skincare lovers, and mask-wearers worldwide are facing the problem..well face first, here is […]

Happy Monday Everyone! We hope you all had a lovely weekend. Here in Canada we celebrated our Thanksgiving holiday and not only did we enjoy turkey after so many months, but we celebrated the most important things in our lives right now: the wellbeing of our loved ones. We hope you are all keeping safe […]

Exfoliation is an important first step in any skin care regimen. Snap scrubs aid in removing unwanted dead skin cells that lead to the formation of blemishes and the appearance of dull skin. Removes dead skin cells Healthy skin renews itself every 28 days, the shedding of dead skin cells and formation of new ones […]

PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is not something you hear about every day. Yet it is estimated to affect almost 10% of women in their reproductive years. Classic symptoms can include weight gain, infertility, high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. Very often one of the first ways a diagnosis is made is […]

For a clear majority of American citizens, summer is a time of rejoicing. Planning vacations around the beaches, have pool parties with friends and family and outdoor summer picnics are just some of the fun times associated with summer season. However, for someone who suffers from rosacea, summers can be a daunting time. And, every […]

Winter season really gets harsh for dry skin whereas peeps with oily skin find it easier to manage their skincare regimen during the colder months. But, summer season is no picnic for any skin type. Sure, the thought of wearing breezy flowy bath suits and hitting beaches looks very fascinating. But, during the summer season […]

Self-Breast Exams And How To Perform Them A self-breast exam, or the act of regularly examining your breasts on your own, can be a very effective method of diagnosing breast cancer in its early stages when it’s more likely to be treated successfully. No single test has a 100% success rate when it comes to […]

Artificial Intelligence & Mammograms: Improving Women’s Lives One Scan at a Time What is the Purpose of Mammograms? Mammograms are a form of x-ray that is used by physicians and conducted by radiologists in order to analyze breast tissue and detect breast cancer, even at its earliest stages. This screening is effective in finding breast […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For many years, October has been synonymous with breast cancer and helping to raise awareness for the thousands of women who are diagnosed each year. It is a known fact that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. And although death rates across […]

It is no secret that acne is a skin condition that can sometimes baffle people. Seemingly super-healthy individuals start experiencing uncontrollable breakouts, your skin all of a sudden making you look unhealthy and affecting self-confidence. It is important to always treat your acne before it gets worse, leaving lifelong skin damage. What if we said […]

Question of the Week: I have little white spots under my eyes and cheeks, how do I get rid of them? Are they acne? They are those annoying little white spots that appear around your eyes and face and don’t seem to disappear after applying makeup (unless you apply a filter to your photo). Sometimes […]

A diagnosis of having facial Rosacea is something that is commonly heard in dermatologists offices today since almost 10 million people in the US are diagnosed every year. But what is not heard of as much is that almost 50 percent of these sufferers will also develop a condition called ocular rosacea, sometimes mistaken as […]

New Skin Care Products and Skin Breakouts A familiar experience for every woman is where you invest in a pricey vitamin serum or any other skin care product expecting some life-changing magic, which never seems to come. On the contrary, you get a crop of pimples, worse than before. Changing products can be both financially […]

Teenage acne is most often than not a hormonal acne problem. Unfortunately, it can also go far beyond being just a mere skin concern. Several studies have been conducted that link low self-esteem among teenagers directly to acne. Having this condition often makes teens overly critical and conscious about the way they look, hence being […]

All of us want better looking skin and do everything we can to achieve that. From specialty skincare products to treatments and everything in between, our search for perfect skin will have us try almost anything. While you may have a beauty cabinet filled with all sorts of skincare products, there is one ingredient everyone […]

I was thinking the other day about drinking enough water and my mind wandered to the question: If I eat more cucumbers and watermelon, will it help improve the moisture in my skin? I am hardly a scientist, however in my mind, it seemed logical that if I eat foods high in water content that […]

Can skincare in capsule form really provide benefits to your skincare routine? The beauty from within marketplace is big business offering skincare supplements, however finding out the reasons they might be beneficial or even different from topical skincare products is still somewhat challenging. I set out to find the details about the growing trend of […]

Would you like to save money and see better results from your skincare products? The best way to do so is to follow the directions, use them in the right order, and to give them a chance. Most of us have probably used body lotion on our face once or twice or used night cream […]

The state of your circulation is directly related to the condition and appearance of your skin. Good circulation is essential for good health; however, it is also essential for good skin. Even if you are genetically predisposed to poor circulation, you can take steps to improve your circulation and, in turn, make your skin appear […]

A great many conditions of the skin can be solved quickly with a quick purchase on the internet and a few days or weeks of treatment. Think dry skin on the legs, dandruff of the scalp, cracked heels, etc. Many conditions of the skin have already been diagnosed by a Doctor but conventional treatments have […]

Nothing shatters the confidence of a teenager like acne can. Teenage years are tough ones to navigate, as parents we were there once too. On one hand, there is the immense burden of academics: scoring well, getting into college, balancing extracurricular activities. On the other, your teenager is also working their way around social belonging […]