Skin Health
Healthy Skin Dos and Don'ts
The key to healthy skin lies beyond which soap you use. It depends on what you eat, whether you exercise, how much stress you're under and even the kind of environment in which you live and work.
All of these things affect how fast your skin ages, and thus how it will look, by influencing certain processes that lead to oxidation and inflammation. Sounds complicated, but it really is not.
Thursday, May 17th 2012
5 Totally Normal Habits That Are Making You Break Out
by Bethany Porter
1) Using the same pillowcase night after night
As you sleep, bacteria from your eyes, nose and ears and oil from your hair gather on your pillowcase. This is unavoidable, even if you diligently wash your face every night. The bacteria that gather can stick to your skin causing breakouts.
The Solution: Change your pillowcase once every week to avoid bacteria buildup.
Many Young Adults at Risk of Skin Cancer: CDC
Sunbathing, indoor tanning all too common, study finds
By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- Despite warnings about the dangers of excess sun exposure, young adults in the United States still get sunburned or use indoor tanning beds, federal health officials said Thursday.
Doctors Urge Routine Skin Screenings
20% of Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime, experts warn
SUNDAY, May 6 (HealthDay News) -- Adults and children should be screened routinely for changes in the appearance of their skin, experts advise.
Thursday, May 03rd 2012
BB Cream Breakdown: What Is It and Should You Try It?
by Bethany Porter
In the last few months you've probably noticed BB creams popping up in all your favorite makeup shopping spots. It seems as though just about everyone has a version of BB cream these days from drugstore favorites like Garnier to department store mainstays such as Estée Lauder and Clinique. But, what is BB cream? And, more importantly, do you need it?
Women More Likely to Survive Melanoma Than Men: Study
Analysis found female patients had a 30% survival advantage
By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, May 1 (HealthDay News) -- When it comes to surviving the skin cancer known as melanoma, nature appears to have dealt women a better hand than men, new research suggests.
Thursday, Apr 19th 2012
Travel Beauty: Arrive Looking and Feeling Your Best
by Bethany Porter
Somehow the last few months sped by, and we've arrived at vacation season—great news for you, not always for your skin. Anyone who has traveled long distances knows that dry airplane air or hours cramped in a car can wreak havoc on your skin.
In the course of my own travels, I've gathered a list of travel essentials that will help you make a beautiful arrival wherever your summer takes you.
by Bethany PorterGive Thinning Eyelashes a Boost With Cosmetics and Treatments
Many women experience a lack of eyelashes that goes beyond simply needing a coat of mascara. Alopecia, a medical condition that involves loss of hair from the head, body or both, sometimes causes women to lose their eyelashes. When their appearance changes, it can affect their self-esteem and quality of life.
A Great Head of Hair: How to Take Care of a Synthetic Hairpiece
Wigs and hairpieces made of human hair tend to look more realistic than those made of synthetic materials, and they often come with detailed instructions on how to care for them, which doesn't differ much from how you would shampoo and style your own hair.
