Skin Care Articles
Holiday Skin Care Tips
When your mind is undergoing stress, you release hormones that affect your body. Adrenaline – known for the fight or flight response also can cause blood to be redirected from your face causing you to appear drained. Cortisol is another stress hormone that will slow cell growth and even break down collagen- which keeps your skin looking firm. […]
Clear out the clutter on your skin
A few weeks ago I shared some tips about cleaning out the clutter in your skin care drawer. Not only is it wise to toss expired and outdated products, but it helps you to clearly see the important items. Your skin works in a similar way. […]
Valentine’s Day is nearly here!
I know that Valentine’s Day in your love life has probably evolved over the years. For Joe and I, we started dating soon after college. But since we work at the same high school we […]
Are you sensitive?
Are you sensitive? I don’t mean emotionally. I am talking about your skin. Is it visibly red, dry, cracked, or chapped? You might even notice reactions to certain conditions or changes in your diet. I love spicy dishes and red wine, but my face would flush before I finished my meal. You can take steps to make your skin less reactive and repair your protective barrier. This time of year can be very difficult for people with sensitive skin. But there are some tips for all of use that can help keep your skin calm this winter. […]
Out with the old…
I turned to the drawer. You know the one. The product grave yard filled with free samples you are saving- (for what??) and expensive jars that you spent good money on but didn’t deliver. There is probably a pair of crusted over mascaras in there. An maybe a few color choices that didn’t make it out of the compact to your face. I hear you. You feel bad tossing it. But hear me out. Is it worth the space it is taking up in your drawer? […]
Do you know your lashes?
By treating your lashes right they can look longer and fuller. Just as you condition the hair on your head, you can also provide nourishment and protection to the lashes around your eyes. […]