Exfoliation is probably my favorite step in my skincare regimen. Mainly because I love seeing the results! Contrary to popular belief, you should be exfoliating EVERY DAY. Dead skin cells accumulate daily and need to be removed daily. Exfoliating has a number of benefits. Since exfoliation means “to remove in flakes or scales” you can look... Continue reading
Sleep is one of the best things you can do for your skin, especially of you are trying to protect it. When we sleep, our body goes to work. It’s pretty well known that our body heals while we sleep, and that is also true for our skin. Our body goes through many changes during... Continue reading
In my search for the right sunscreen for summer, I came across some surprising facts that I feel are not commonly known amongst the public. First of all, sunscreen should be worn everyday, regardless of the season or if the sun is even out. UV rays can still penetrate through the clouds if the sun... Continue reading
I’m really looking forward to seeing how my skin is going to improve even more this week by taking the time to start protecting it. I want to start out by exploring the world around us; the everyday elements our skin is exposed to. I especially want to focus on our face, since it’s the... Continue reading
You may be thinking “What on earth does exercise have to do with nice skin?” It plays it’s part, trust me. When you exercise, your body mainly benefits but your skin does as well. Regular exercising, such as aerobic exercise, gets the blood circulating in the body and so the skin gets an energizing glow. More importantly though... Continue reading
Let’s talk about sugar. Sugar is awesome. I love it. But too much can actually have an effect on your skin. Believe it or not, too much sugar can contribute to an overall dull-looking complexion. So, what happens in the body when we eat sugar? Blood sugar spikes when we eat sweet things and this... Continue reading
It’s true what they say; you are what you eat. In our case, what your skin is. You may understand by now that the things you eat play a big role in your complexion. Here are some foods to remember when aiming for better and healthier skin. Nuts– Provide a large amount of anti-inflammatory properties. I’m... Continue reading
I hope everyone had an awesome fourth. I know I did! There’s just something about being with friends, eating hot dogs, and watching the fireworks that makes every fourth of July great. This year was different for us, being away from family and having to work harder than normal to just have a simple cookout.... Continue reading
I was so proud of myself yesterday for drinking a full 64 ounces of water! I hope you were successful as well. Today I am going to be going over some key vitamins and supplements you can take for healthy skin. Sometimes we can’t get all the nutrients from the food we eat so we... Continue reading
When it comes to having healthy skin, proper hydration is the most important factor in my opinion. Since water makes up a large percentage of our body, we should really be drinking more of it. The amount of water an individual needs in a day is really dependent upon how much they weigh. Just divide your weight... Continue reading