Getting and staying healthy is a top resolution for many people this New Year’s. So, how can you go about it? Here are some tips. Take a brisk walk every day for 20 to 30 minutes. Sleep seven to eight hours a night. Cut out the junk food, avoiding cookies, chips and many of your… Read more »
Skincare Tips to Implement in 2018
With 2018 in full-swing, let’s make sure we keep our New Year’s resolution to improve our skin. Perhaps you suffer from acne, or maybe dry skin, or maybe you just want to get that healthy glow back. Whatever the case, here are some skincare tips to implement in the coming year. Condition with jasmine: Containing… Read more »
Winter Skincare Tips
With winter barreling its way in, you know you’re going to start getting chapped, dry skin. It’s just an inevitable part of coping with colder weather. However, you don’t have to live with dry skin all winter long. There are many steps you can take to ensure smooth, healthy, hydrated skin all season long. Apply… Read more »
Why Do We Get Scars?
Scars are a natural part of the body’s healing process. Anytime the skin is cut, burned or fundamentally damaged in some way, a scar must form. Scars, essentially, are part of the final phase of the body’s healing or repair process. Whether from an accident, surgery, acne, trauma to the skin, or even an ear… Read more »
Best Scar Treatments for Kids
Scars in children aren’t that much different than those in teens and adults. The major difference is that kids heal much more quickly and easily, which helps when trying to lessen the possibility of scarring. That being said, kids get hurt – a lot. They’re very active indoors and out, increasing the chances for injury…. Read more »
Keeping Your Skin Healthy at Any Age
It doesn’t matter if you are 20 or 70, keeping your skin healthy is imperative, not only to look great but to feel great as well. You may be surprised to learn that it’s not just about what you put on your face that matters but what you put into your body as well. From… Read more »
Skincare Tips for Fall
Fall is on its way and soon the crisp air, apples, and pumpkins will replace the warmth and carefree nature of summer. Now it’s time to repair the damage done to your skin during the hot summer months. From the sun’s damaging UV rays and chlorine to bug bites and injuries, it’s time to ramp… Read more »
Scar Stories: Why Share Your Story with Us?
Nearly everybody has at least one scar. Some have several. These scars can tell a lot about the kind of person you are, where you’ve been and what your story is. For example, some of us have C-Section scars to remind us of the miracle of life. Others may have scars from an accident that… Read more »
How to Minimize the Appearance of Scars after Surgery
Facing a surgery that you are afraid may leave you with some scarring? You may be worried about the aftermath of the surgery, even though the surgery itself is in your best interest. Many surgeries these days are done using non-invasive techniques such as laparoscopic procedures, but others still involve cutting of the skin and… Read more »
Tips on How to Get Rid of Old Scars
If you’re like most people, you have old scars that you’ve had for years. You may just accept them as part of what you look like now, but there is still hope for treatment. Nothing can completely remove a scar, but there are steps you can take to reduce them so they are not as… Read more »