Artificial colorants are another culprit of irritated skin and breakouts. Chances are that your favorite lavender-scented body wash is lavender-colored too- the result is unnecessary dyes and colorants that can aggravate your skin.
Don’t expect natural products worth their salt to be brightly colors; many don’t contain these harsh chemical colors and dyes, so they cause [...]
These days, being green is more popular that ever. We recycle, buy organic foods and drive hybrid cars, all to benefit the environment. It’s only natural to extend those benefits to your skin, especially if it’s easily irritated. Toss out those harsh, chemical-laden products and switch to natural products. It just might save your skin.
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Change with the season
As the leaves fall, ice melts and temperatures boil, our skin also begins to change, requiring different products for every season. This doesn’t mean you need to alter your entire routine, but you might need to change out a few items. For instance, when winter arrives, your once normal to oily complexion [...]
TLC after topical treatments
Intense treatments, such as acid peels or Retin-A, can make skin extra-sensitive to the environment — especially sunlight. And although the most effective protection might be to stay indoors, that’s rarely an option.
Shield treated areas with sunscreen, a hat and protective clothing (i.e. long sleeves and pants). Protect any area that’s undergone [...]
Apply, and reapply, the SPF
While some sunscreens promise all-day protection, you still need to reapply them every two hours- more often if you’re swimming or sweating during peak sun hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Worried about disrupting your makeup? Opt for a sunscreen in powder or spray-on mist form and reapply every few hours to [...]
To tone or not to tone? The verdict on toner: love it or leave it. Some swear by their toner, while others with beautiful skin have never used one. The basic purpose of a toner is to remove residue and excess makeup after cleansing to prevent acne and blemishes. Nowadays, however, with improved formulas on [...]
Watch what you consume
Many times, stress leads us to make unhealthy choices, which can have a negative effect on skin. Particularly, if you turn to smoking or high-fat comfort foods, you might see your skin’s appearance deteriorate.
Foster healthy habits by:
Saying no to alcohol and smoking. Alcohol dehydrates your skin, making wrinkles more prominent. Smoking accelerates [...]
Take a warm bath.
A leisurely soak in the tub is often the perfect way to relax and unwind after a stressful day. However, instead of hot water (which dries out the skin), use warm water.
Many people find the scent of lavender calming and stress-relieving. To take advantage of those benefits. Try a lavender-scented soap followed [...]
Most of us get stressed out on occasion, especially with the holidays approaching, but did you now that your skin can pay the price? Acne and other skin irritations can pop up any time stress strikes. Follow these three tips to combat the signs of stressed-out skin.
1. Relax your mind
As if your initial stress wasn’t [...]
Non-metal items are starting to catch up with nickel in the allergy department. Some culprits include plastic clogs and additives in plastic gloves- a potential concern for those who work in the food service, beauty and medical industries.
Some other frequent allergen offenders include gold, thimerosal, topical antibiotics, scents found in household products and formaldehyde.
Vanquish the [...]