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Want to get hotter in 30 days? Follow these tips 1. Exercise every day. Jog in the morning right before sunrise. Getting some fresh air and endorphins in the morning will boost your mood and help you feel good all day. In addition do 50 pushups and 50 situps every night. 2. Avoid tanning or sun

If you’re dealing with an acne breakout, avoid touching your face or popping any pimples to prevent the acne from spreading. So your skin can clear up, wash your face no more than twice per day and moisturize each time you do. Certain foods are better for your complexion than others, so try to eat

Facials can be amazing for the skin, if done with the right products and the right massaging movements and techniques. There are many types of different facials including cleansing, steam, exfoliation, masks, peels, creams and lotions. Lotions are great for moisturizing and massaging, both which are necessary for healthy and glowing skin. Facials are normally

1. There are two kinds of active SPF ingredients Active ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms, mineral and chemical filters. Each uses a different mechanism for protecting skin and maintaining stability in sunlight. The most common sunscreens on the market contain chemical filters. These products typically include a combination of two to six of

When it comes to sunscreen, applying it once under your makeup may not be enough to protect your skin from sun damage. And we all know by now that sun damage cause up to 80% of wrinkles, discoloration, and inflammation, and not to mention the risk of developing skin cancer. So how often should you

My wife and I are both very busy people and spending time together requires a lot of coordination. When we sat together to watch our favorite TV show, we found that it was replaced with a skin care infomercial, and as you can guess, we were pretty upset. But what upset me the most wasn’t the fact

While there is no magic food that drives the wrinkles away, the basics are simple. The key to aging gracefully is eating healthy. What you put in your body directly impacts your skin’s health. Healthy foods leads to healthy and glowing skin with less wrinkles whereas processed and packed foods lead to dull and unhealthy

Most sunscreens leave you a greasy mess. And nothing ruins a beach day like having to rub cream all over your body every 60 minutes—except maybe massaging a bunch of ground-up shells and chemical-filled, coconut-scented lotion into your slightly burnt skin. Despite the inconvenience, sunscreen is necessary! Luckily, new sunscreens make the whole process easier

It’s never too early to start using anti-aging skincare in order to prevent premature aging of the skin, but choosing your products according to your age is still important in order to get the correct care. When to start? Sunscreen starting at age 6 months Physical exfoliant (gentle facial scrubs) starting at age 10 Acid exfoliant starting

There many different factors that contribute to aging and wrinkling skin. Factors such as sun exposure, stress, and genetics all lead to aging. But what are the most cost-effective ways to prevent aging? 1. Use anti aging creams Anti aging creams are full of ingredients that boost the production of new skin cells, collagen, and elastin. They

It’s hard enough to see the wrinkles suddenly appearing in places you don’t care for it to be. It’s even more difficult to imagine looking like you’re 70 when you’re still in your 40s. Guess what? It does happen. And it’s even more common for people who smoke. It is believed that smoking reduces the

Once you’re free and clear of acne, dark spots will often linger on your skin, causing you to continue wearing more makeup than you should which in turn creates even more acne. That’s why you need to learn how to get rid of dark spots so you can end the vicious cycle of skin abuse.

Washing your face is the most important part of your skin care routine, and learning to wash your face the right way helps remove dead skin cells, makeup, and dirt, which can lead to clogged pores and acne. Washing your face also has an amazing effect on blood and circulation, which helps your skin retain

It’s that time of the year again – the one that makes you crave chocolate truffles, sweet tarts, and those chalky candy hearts…February! We know that it’s a holiday created by the greeting card industry, but if it gives us a chance to indulge ourselves, who gives a heck. This February we’re giving away the

It can be challenging to repair sun damaged skin, but it is not impossible. Sun damage and ultraviolet radiation really does a number on the skin, and can damage it severely. When skin is damaged by the sun, the following things happen: Collagen fibers are damaged Elastic fibers are damaged Natural nutrients are reduced Using

2017 has to have been one of the most amazing years in the history of beauty revolutions. But along with revolutions come regrets and mistakes. Natural beauty was kicked to the curb last year in favor intense drag-style makeup trends, and we’ve put together a list of some of the craziest beauty trends of 2017