'Beauty' Archive

As we age, that lustrous, dewy complexion of our youth can seem very far away indeed. Proper skin care, including well-chosen moisturizers, can help to retain, or regain, that bright, youthful appearance that we all long to have.

Exfoliation is the process of shedding dead skin cells to reveal the beautiful young skin cells hidden beneath. Learn how exfoliation can help you have clearer, smoother, more even-toned skin.

How you can improve the condition and appearance of your skin through proper cleansing.

Taking care of your skin is important; but no matter what you put on the outside, if you aren’t getting the nutrients your body needs to produce strong, healthy skin you’re wasting your time and money. The loveliest skin comes from your dinner plate, not out of a bottle.

There’s a reason why getting more exercise is among the most common of New Year’s Resolutions – it’s because we know that there’s a link between exercising and having a great body. What you may not have realized is – all that exercise is also great for your skin.

Ahh… sleep! Sleep well, and you’ll wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. Do it regularly, and it may help your skin look years younger. Read on to find out how getting enough sleep can improve the condition of your skin.

As many of my regular readers already know, I’m a big fan of homemade face-products, like masks and scrubs.  So when Olivia Jones, another health blogger, offered to write an article for me about homemade facial cleansing products, I was happy to accept.  Thank you, Olivia! Siobhan * * * Healthy, Natural Facial Cleansing Acquiring [...]

The American Cancer Society recommends four easy, fun, and safe sun habits: Slip, Slap, Slop and Speak out.
It all sounds so easy – grab a bottle of sunscreen, apply it, and you’re safe to go out into the sun. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple, and what you don’t know may be putting you, or your children, at risk of premature aging, or even potentially deadly skin cancer!

Exfoliation is an important part of any skin care routine. If you go to any beauty counter, you will be able to find numerous different exfoliation products, with prices ranging from reasonable to exorbitant.

Or, you could just go into your kitchen, and mix up a home-made facial scrub in a few minutes, customized to your needs, and costing only pennies per use.

When I noticed a droopy branch on my huge aloe vera plant, I saw it as a great opportunity to use the aloe gel in a homemade facial scrub. Because I love the polished feel of my skin after scrubbing it with baking soda, I decided to combine the two.