When you wake up in the morning, what do you do? Make coffee, brush your teeth, get dressed? Shave or put on makeup? If that’s all, you’re missing a few things. No matter your gender or skin type, it’s important to wash your face in the morning, smooth on some moisturizer and apply sunscreen —
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How to Avoid Skin Problems from Wearing a Face Mask
Updated June 25, 2020 During the coronavirus pandemic, wearing a face mask has become as normal as wearing clothes (or at least sweatpants, for those sheltering in place). Some people wear one only to grocery shop or take a walk; others, such as healthcare workers, wear one all day long. While a mask helps protect
[Read More]How to Heal Dry, Cracked Hands
Frequent hand-washing may be key to staying healthy, especially now and during cold and flu season, but it can really take a toll on your skin. That goes double in winter, when colder temps and drier air conspire to zap skin of the natural oils that maintain moisture and provide a protective barrier. This can
[Read More]Menstrual Skin: What Every Woman Should Know
When we talk about menstrual skin, we’re talking about a whole range of skin problems women can encounter during their menstrual cycle each month. Between the ages of 10-15, most girls begin to menstruate, i.e., they start getting their monthly period. This shedding of tissues and blood from the uterine lining occurs every month for
[Read More]Four Common Cold Weather & Winter Skin Problems
Your summer tan has faded…The moisture in the air is decreasing…Cold weather has arrived….and it’s once again time to be on the watch for winter skin problems. As you gear up for the holidays, there’s precious little time to consider how to prepare for the kinds of winter skin challenges and problems you may be
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