Despite a link between indoor tanning bed use and an increased risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, 2.3 million teenagers visit tanning salons every year. In the spring, many tanning salon patrons are college students getting ready for spring formals, and high school students gearing up for prom season. Continue reading
We all screen with sunscreen –to keep from getting burned
Summertime and tanning is easy, unless you are among the millions of people who burn after only a few minutes in the sun. Continue reading
Taking good care of your skin is important. In fact, proper skin care is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy, youthful appearance throughout your life. A chemical peel is one choice of many. Continue reading
One of the most beneficial trends that has emerged from the last decade is the move towards health and earth-conscious products, also known as “green” products. Continue reading
Dark eyes can be quite dramatic when applied with eye liner…or if you’re a raccoon. But dark circles in the form of “bags under the eyes” make us look old and tired and simply detract from the rest of our appearance. Continue reading
Remember those childhood sunburns? Or that overcast day you didn’t think you needed protection, but ended up with a painful sunburn anyway? Continue reading
An even-toned and softly-textured complexion can help you have a youthful appearance. But environmental elements and lifestyle choices make tone and texture more difficult to maintain. Continue reading
It’s almost time to shed those winter woolies and expose your skin to summer sunshine. Are you and your skin ready? Continue reading
Cellular function begins to slow down in our 20s and 30s, and when combined with sun exposure, spots, dullness, fine lines and wrinkles can start to show much sooner. Continue reading
Winter weather can leave your face red and irritated, even in Southern California. Your warm weather skin care products can actually make your skin look and feel worse in winter. Continue reading
Winter can bring snow, crackling fires, holidays with friends and family… and dry, irritated, red and cracked skin. Continue reading
Who among us doesn’t want to cheat the aging process and look younger than our years? Who doesn’t love being told how young they look, or what beautiful skin they have? Who wouldn’t want to look “forever young?” Try Facial Rejuvenation in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Our skin is very important. It covers our entire body and people often see it first when they look at us. Most people (yes, men, that includes you!) want to present a healthy and youthful image. Continue reading
Most people are born with a beautiful complexion. However, what you do and how you take care of yourself and your skin will affect how young you appear. Continue reading
One of the most common vitamin deficiencies, and one that is among the easiest to remedy, is a deficiency in Vitamin D. Continue reading
Women act and look younger than their age more so than in previous generations. Continue reading
Improving your image may help the way you feel about yourself, but it may also convey a more professional message. Continue reading
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature. But beautiful old people are works of art.”
Author Unknown, circa 1800
As far back as 1800 someone knew. First of all, real beauty is not all that common, at least not the naturally occurring variety. Continue reading
Essential to youthful appearance is clear, soft skin. But what makes beautiful skin, beautiful? Continue reading
Antioxidants are the one of the most important ingredients in today’s health and beauty products. Coffeeberry has only recently become available, but has the highest level of antioxidants than any other single ingredient. Intrigued? Continue reading
Who doesn’t love a baby’s skin – so soft, smooth and perfect. But as we grow, our skin loses that perfection of youth and reflects our life experiences. Continue reading
Does your natural skin care treatment routine fall apart during the holidays? Use these holiday recipes to turn your kitchen into a spa. Continue reading
Most people are born with a beautiful complexion. However, what you do and how you take care of yourself and your skin will affect how you appear. Continue reading
Natural Holistic Beauty and a Good Skin Care Routine Defies Aging Continue reading
The skin is more than just a pretty face – it is the body’s largest organ. It protects the body against heat, sunlight, injury and infection. Continue reading
For years, doctors and health advisors have been spreading the warning that sunbathing is dangerous and can lead to skin damage: wrinkles, dryness, sun spots and skin cancer. While this is true, there is a new viewpoint coming to the forefront now. Continue reading
When women talk about aging skin, the first thing they mention is wrinkles. But the loss of radiance or a youthful glow can add years to a woman’s look, too. Continue reading
Who doesn’t love a baby’s skin – so soft, smooth and perfect. But as we grow, our skin loses that perfection of youth and reflects our life experiences. Continue reading
Wrinkles, lines and facial sagging add years to your appearance. But you can fight back to keep your youthful appearance with Botox injections in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Time is not kind to our skin. Brown spots, wrinkles and laxity can make us look even older. Continue reading
“I’m not interested in age. People who tell me their age are silly. You’re as old as you feel.”
Elizabeth Arden
Forty is the new thirty. Fifty is the new forty. Sixty is the new forty! Today we are staying active Continue reading
Lasers are high-tech light and energy devices that can now do everything from smoothing wrinkles to reducing acne and sagging skin – all with minimal pain and outstanding results. Laser Hair Removal is performed with non-invasive laser light. Continue reading
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