You may not wish to see the lazy days of summer come to a close, but that dull, dehydrated, sun damaged skin probably needs rejuvenating. And with fall just around the corner, it’s time for the great pumpkin peel. Pumpkin possesses antioxidants, vitamins, and enzymes that will hydrate, replenish, and renew your skin in preparation for the cold winter months ahead. It has the highest amount of naturally occurring vitamin A and beta-carotene of any fruit, and is often called “nature’s natural collagen.” Rhonda Allison is back this season with all the wonderful treatments that allow you to experience the..
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Hydration and Skin Care…A Real Focus This Time of Year
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Jul
2014
Healthy skin not only makes us more attractive, it also affects how we feel and is vital to our overall well-being. The largest organ of our body is our skin, totaling about 20 square feet of area. It shields us from the elements, provides protection from germs and bacteria, and aids in the regulation of our body temperature. It also enables our sensations of heat, cold, and touch. So what contributes to healthy skin? Maintaining the proper moisture level, or hydration, is the key. You may be surprised to learn that simply increasing your intake of water alone does not..
Unprotected Sun Exposure Is Damaging To Your Skin
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Jun
2014
With the summer months upon us it is especially important to focus on the care of your skin as you enjoy your outdoor activities. Any amount of unprotected exposure to the sun can have long lasting consequences. For this reason there are many products on the shelf designed to minimize sun damage. The use of sunscreen or sunblock is critical to maintaining healthy skin as you grow older. That bronzed body may look good now, but there is a price to pay down the road. All sunscreen comes with an SPF (sun protection factor) number. This number is largely misunderstood..
Benefit from a Chemical Peel This Winter
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Nov
2013
Who doesn’t want smooth, soft, bright skin year-round? While you might think these long winter days mean you’re in for tired, dry skin, that couldn’t further from the truth. Why not take advantage of the longer nights and cooler weather by awakening your skin with a chemical peel? Although the name may sound harsh, chemical peels require minimal to moderate down time and are very beneficial — as long as they are performed during cooler months. Unlike exfoliants, which are great for summer because they slough off the dead outermost layer of skin, chemical peels penetrate and expose deeper layers..
April is Rosacea Awareness Month
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Apr
2012
What Is Rosacea? It is a chronic inflammatory facial disorder that may cause frequent flushes, facial redness, and small papules to form on the cheeks, nose, chin, or forehead. In advanced stages it may cause disfigurement to the nose area, looking swollen and bumpy due to excess skin growth. The Cause of Rosacea: Some doctors believe Rosacea to be linked to vascular disorders. The presence of a normally existing skin mite called Demodex Folliculorum, in increased numbers present on an active Rosacea patient’s face is also a suspected cause. The true underlying cause is still to be determined. Most Common..
Three Amazing Skin Care Ingredients To Reduce The Appearance Of Aging
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Apr
2011
It doesn’t seem to be an age thing anymore. Everyone, these days… including myself ……is looking for “Magic In A Jar” when it comes to looking youthful. Three wonderful ingredients to look for in your anti-aging skin care products are polysaccharide peptides, melanin inhibitors, and anti-oxidants. These three power- house compounds increase hydration, firmness, and brightness of your skin. Sorghum, an extract from grain, is known for its high content of polysaccharide (sugar) peptides, which increases hydration and firmness of the skin. This syrupy sap is also high in Vitamins B2 and C. When processed in a freeze dried form..
Fighting Dry Skin
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Mar
2011
Hi everyone! Through the years I have had the privilege of answering many questions about skin care and nutrition. My recent hip surgery and the recovery involved has afforded me the opportunity to start my own blog, trusting you will benefit from the information I am going to share. Someone recently asked why her skin was dry in the morning, even after using a night cream before going to bed. Night creams are made with ingredients that are designed to stay on top and hydrate the cells of the skin surface. During the night many of those surface cells naturally..