The Best & Worst Holiday Foods for your Skin

For many people the holiday season means get-togethers with friends and family, and of course, good food. Whether at home or at work, you can expect to have holiday treats everywhere you turn. Did you know that some poor food choices can wreak havoc on your skin well after the holiday season? Here are the best holiday foods for good […] Read More >

8 Ways Smoking Cigarettes is Harming Your Skin

While it is common knowledge now that smoking is harmful to your overall health, did you know that smoking can also damage the health and appearance of your skin? Each time you inhale smoke, you are exposing your skin to thousands of chemical toxins that induce premature aging and cause several skin concerns including: 1. Sagging Skin There are several […] Read More >

The Art of Healthy Skin

Keeping your skin healthy may seem like a simple task, but in truth it’s actually an art that can require help, or at minimum, advice from a skin care expert. Perfecting Your Skincare Regimen The two most important building blocks to a proper skincare regimen are moisturizer and sunscreen. According to Dr. Victoria Negrete, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, “sunscreen […] Read More >

How Flying Affects Your Skin

From winter getaways to spring break or traveling for work, often getting from point A to point B requires traveling by air. While flying is one of the fastest ways to travel, it can also be one of the quickest ways to cause imbalance in your skin. So what exactly happens to your skin at 30,000 feet? 1. Dry skin […] Read More >

Don’t Leave Your Skin Health to Luck

Are you willing to gamble with your skin health? If you are currently skipping the monthly self-skin check and avoiding your yearly skin cancer screening then you are officially a gambler. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, with 1 in 5 Americans developing it in their lifetime. Regular self-skin checks and a yearly skin cancer […] Read More >

The Smoking Effect: How Cigarettes Make You Age Faster

Yes, cigarettes are making you age faster. When it comes to convincing smokers to quit, warning of health dangers is commonplace… but one effect that is not commonly discussed is how smoking makes you look older. Your skin cannot breathe… When you take a puff of a cigarette, you may feel a sense of calming, but that repeated action has […] Read More >

Top 8 Skin Care Resolutions for 2018

The New Year is a symbolization of a fresh start and endless possibilities. It is also the time of the year when many of us make resolutions. Setting skin care resolutions is a great way to better your skin health for the long term. Here are the top 8 skin care resolutions to easily improve your skin health in 2018: […] Read More >

Winter Skin Care Tips for Kids

Winter weather, and all that comes with it, can be extremely stressing for newborns and toddlers’ skin. It does not mean you need to keep your kids indoors. Let them burn off some energy outdoors, but first be smart and protect their skin. Consider these tips for keeping your young one’s winter skin replenished, refreshed, revived and safe. 1. Dress […] Read More >

The Role Water Plays in Skin Health

While drinking more water is no magic bullet, increasing your water intake will have a positive impact on your overall skin health – after all your skin contains 64 percent water. Drinking an adequate amount of water daily is important for overall good health. Water aids in digestion, circulation, absorption and even rids the body and skin of toxins. Not […] Read More >

Protect Your Skin like a Winter Olympian

While the world is tuned into the fresh powder and frozen ice at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics, we may find ourselves asking questions about these athletes. How do can they do that? How many years of dedication did it take? How do they stay in such great shape? The one question we don’t ask ourselves, but should, is how […] Read More >