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Featured Newsletters 2009
Sun Exposure - the real story
June 2009
Every year, the media blasts the dangers of sunbathing and over exposure to the sun. Is it any wonder that some of us have become sun phobic? As with any other part of our lives, creating the right balance is the key. To read the real story behind sun exposure, click on the image.
Younger Looking Skin
May 2009
How many women do you know who look years older than their actual age? Regardless of whether they spent too much time in the sun, smoked heavily, didn’t exfoliate or take proper care of their skin, the result is the same. Their skin is dry and wrinkled long before it should be. Is it possible to have young looking skin when you’re in your 50s? Of course it is. The secret to younger looking skin is really no secret at all. Click on the image to the right to view the full article.
Exfoliation April 2009
Exfoliation is the removal of the oldest dead skin cells that cling to the skin’s outermost surface. When done correctly, exfoliation leaves the skin feeling smoother and fresher looking. Exfoliation also makes penetration easier for facial products like serums. For more info on exfoliation, see the full article by clicking on the image.
Skin Care for Teens
March 2009
Some things will never change. Just like when you were a teen, the teens of today and tomorrow will continue to struggle with skin that seems to be out of control. For details on how to help your teen with their skin, click on the image to the right.
Featured Newsletters 2008
HyperpigmentationNovember 2008
Hyperpigmentation is a common, yet harmless condition in which patches of skin are darker in color than the normal surrounding area. The discoloration occurs when an excess of melanin forms deposits in the skin. This skin condition affects the skin color of individuals of any race.
Shaving and Men
Summer 2008, Volume 1 Number 4
A man’s beard grows 2 millimeters a day. Most men spend 6 months of their lives shaving! For some this is an easy process with no challenges. Others have the problem of ingrown hairs and razor bumps combined with skin irritation. For some men, when the hair is cut an inflammatory response occurs and grows back at an improper angle.
Secrets of Glowing Skin
Summer 2008, Volume 1 Number 3
Everyone wants to have soft youthful looking skin. For my secrets to beautiful skin, read this article by clicking on the image to the left.
Aging Summer 2008, Volume 1 Number 2
There are many obvious changes seen as the skin ages. They include wrinkles, hyper and hypo-pigmentation, broken capillaries, dehydration, thinning of the skin and a breakdown of collagen and elastin. Modern science is diligently working to address both the chronological and photo aging of the skin.
Women and Hormones
Summer 2008, Volume 1 Number 1
Most women will go through three stages of hormonal changes in their lives, puberty, pregnancy and menopause. Each stage has its challenges when addressing different skin care needs.