If you just got a wax, you’ve got to be honest with yourself - you just subjected your epidermis to a whole lot of hate. But is your newly smooth, hair-free skin worth the pain? Of course! (But we adore the revelation of beautiful, healthy skin, so we’re probably biased).
Acne - it’s the most common skin disorder in the country. Dermatologists see more patients seeking treatment for acne than any other condition.
You are what you eat, and in the case of your skin, what you put in your mouth will be visible on your face.
Some of us have a tendency to over-exfoliate (“If once a week is great, four times a week must be even better!”), and others of us tend to under-exfoliate (“What does ‘exfoliate’ mean?”). Whether you’re the former, the latter or somewhere in between, there’s no need to feel confused about how often you should be scrubbing up.
Smooth, soft and glowing skin - we all want it. Skin simply cannot glow if it’s covered in built-up dead cells, or dry and rough from dehydration. That’s why you need regular exfoliation, but not all exfoliants are equal. Unlike ground apricot or walnut shells, salt and sugar naturally dissolve during use. What does this mean for you? During your treatment they’ll gradually morph from a scrub into a polish, perfecting your skin. Plus, if you’re ambitious you can even make your own concoctions at home!
Cool winter air is the perfect excuse to wear luxurious scarves, sip hot cider or tuck yourself into bed with a good book, but beauty mavens fear it for good reason — it wreaks havoc on skin moisture. Frigid temperatures and harsh wind can cause skin to dry, crack, peel and even wrinkle prematurely. To keep your skin summer-dewy during the chillier months, you have two options – hibernate until winter is over, or employ a solid defense with a skincare regimen tailor-made for surviving the cold months with your radiant skin intact.
Bring up the topic of stem cells at a dinner party, and you’re likely to start a heated debate. That’s because these special cells were once mostly extracted from fetal tissue, a practice that many people found morally questionable. Today, stem cell techniques have evolved and scientists are able to cultivate plant and animal stem cells in laboratory
Scientists call the gingko tree a “living fossil” because it’s part of a family of trees that have been around for a long, long time -- over 270 million years! History has shown us just how strong the gingko plant truly is – after the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, six gingko trees stood tall among the rubble at ground zero. Today, those same six trees are still growing and thriving. We’re lucky the gingko tree is so resilient, because its leaves and seeds contain powerful compounds that offer these impressive beauty benefits:
Although you may not have heard of it before, tea tree oil has been used for thousands of years. Since well before the time of European colonization, the Budjalung – an indigenous people who live in southern Australia – have been chewing and mashing tea tree leaves to help treat wounds, soothe coughs and even relieve skin problems. Commercial production didn’t begin until 1923, when a researcher named Arthur Penfold published a report on the medical benefits of the oil. Today, you can find tea tree oil in everything from natural medicines to bar soaps and deodorants, and it’s not surprising when you consider all of its uses:
If humans weren’t so obsessed with youth, Florida would have a different name – and if Burke Williams had existed in 1513, Ponce de León would have saved himself some work.
