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Exfoliation: Could You Actually Be Aging Your Skin?

When we think of exfoliation, we probably think that it’s a good thing we’re doing for our skin. After all, exfoliation has been viewed as an important part of our beauty routine because it can rejuvenate dull, tired skin, unclog pores, and soften fine lines and wrinkles. In addition to those benefits, did you realize the act of exfoliating may actually be aging your skin? Yes, you heard that right. The same routine that can help temporarily can also do…

Are You Making These 9 Eyebrow Mistakes?

They say the eyes are the window to the soul so it only makes sense to make sure they are framed properly and that means keeping up with your eyebrows! However, many men and women tend to overlook their eyebrows when they are grooming and that can be a big no-no. There are 9 mistakes that people commonly make when caring for their eyebrows. Do you need to plead guilty to any of these? Skipping a consult with a professional.…

What you’re eating could be affecting your face

We all have heard the saying “you are what you eat” but did you know that cookie you’re enjoying or that glass of wine could be affecting way more than your weight and your health? It could be doing some major damage to your skin. Check out how these foods can be affecting your face and see if you find yourself falling into any of these categories. The Face of Dairy Symptoms: Swollen eyelids, dark under eyes, bags under eye,…

What happens when you don’t moisturize

Your mama always said, “Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize!” You know it’s important to moisturize your skin and that your skin can dry out if you don’t, but did you know all of the other bad things that can happen when you skip this part of your beauty routine? 1. Your complexion will look dull and flaky, especially when the temps drop. During the winter months, humidity levels take a nose dive and the dry air can easily dehydrate your skin. Skin…

Hidden Pimple Causers

No one likes pimples and in fact, we all try to avoid getting a breakout at all costs. If you find yourself still suffering from the acne, there are some surprising things that could be your pimple causing culprits. 1. Using sunscreen meant for your body on your face. You need a sunscreen that is formulated specifically for your delicate facial skin and if you are using the same one that is formulated for your body, it’s too harsh and…

Skin Tips for Women Over 50

When you are over 50, there are a few things you need to do differently to care for your skin. Below is a little run-down of things you should do to keep your skin looking its best. Wear Sunscreen Daily. If there was only one thing you chose to implement after reading this, it should be to wear sunscreen every day! Sun damage is the leading cause of brown spots, wrinkles, and skin cancer. Take a moment to apply an…

How to Properly Apply Your Facial Moisturizer

Your face has many nooks and crannies so here is are the simple steps to make sure you are getting the most out of your moisturizer and ensure you are covering every square inch of your face! Step 1: Use a quarter-sized amount. This is a decent amount that should cover all areas of your face. Step 2: Go up and out across your forehead. To apply moisturizer to the top half of your face, starting at your nose, move…

Coffee Face Mask

Mmmmmm, we love our coffee! After all, it tastes delicious and gives us the much needed energy boost we need in the morning. It can also be a favorite thing to use in your beauty regimen when combined with cocoa. They work together to decrease puffiness in your face, brighten your skin, and the caffeine will wake up a dull complexion. To make this coffee and cocoa beauty mask, all you will need are things already found in your kitchen!…

Your Technology Addiction May Be Harming Your Skin

If you’re like the majority of people, you are on some form of technology off and on all day, every day. Whether you’re at work and on a computer from 9-5:00, checking social media on your cell phone throughout the day, or constantly making and taking phone calls, our technology addiction may be doing some major damage to our skin. Check out these daily habits we’re all guilty of and what they do to your skin. They are guaranteed to…

Stress and Your Skin: The Harmful Effects

Stress has a huge impact on our complexions. Whether you are experiencing stress induced dryness, dullness, or acne breakouts, these skin issues only add to the stress we are already experiencing. It’s a vicious cycle…we stress out, break out, and then stress out some more because of our break outs. There are different types of stress we go through and they each make our skin respond differently. We have short term stress, such as prepping for a huge meeting that…