Skin Health

Skin is the largest organ in the body and therefore requires a lot of attention. Healthy skin starts from the inside out, so focus on eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies with lots of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and zinc. Stay hydrated and exercise regularly as these are other ways to promote healthy skin. Welcome to the world of skincare! As you get older, your skin changes and you must adapt to these changes. The first change is that your skin becomes less oily and more dry, thus you must adjust your skincare routine accordingly. As you age, the collagen production decreases and elastin production increases. Therefore, you must focus on products that will increase collagen production and reduce elastin production. Reduce stress and get enough sleep as these are two things that greatly affect your skin.

The most important thing you can do for your skin is to avoid smoking. Smoking dries out your skin and causes premature wrinkles. Other things you can do to keep your skin healthy include avoiding excessive sun exposure and practicing good skincare habits, like exfoliating and using a moisturizer. If your skin is acne-prone, it may be beneficial to cut certain foods from your diet. Dairy, certain foods rich in sugar, and certain types of meat have been linked to breakouts. Stress can also worsen acne, so doing things that relax you, such as exercising, meditating, and spending time with loved ones, may help. Finally, if you have acne, visit your doctor to rule out the possibility that you have something like PCOS, which is a gynecological condition that causes breakouts.

Does Sunscreen Expire? The How’s and Why’s and What You Should Know
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Does Sunscreen Expire? The How’s and Why’s and What You Should Know

Now that the weather has finally caught up with the time of year, it’s understandable that you’d want to spend more time outside. Think of your favorite beach, your neighborhood swimming pool, lakes, rivers, and peaceful tanning time. But before you go out, you have to be sure to protect yourself from the sun’s relentless…

Dangerous Rise in Allergies to Chemicals in Skin Care Products & Baby Wipes
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Dangerous Rise in Allergies to Chemicals in Skin Care Products & Baby Wipes

Article provided by, Annmarie Skin Care which has received Dr. Nandi’s Health Hero Stamp of Approval. Do you have the following two preservatives in your moisturizing cream, anti-aging serum, mascara, or baby moist wipes? Methylchlorosothiazolinone (MCI) Methylisothiazolinone (MI or MIT) If so, you may want to think twice about purchasing those products again. Dermatologists are warning about…

A Complete Guide to Removing Moles, Warts, and Skin Tags
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A Complete Guide to Removing Moles, Warts, and Skin Tags

At some stage of our lives, we will all have to contend with blemishes, discoloration, dark spots, or some other form of skin imperfection. Skin imperfections are the body’s natural response to hormonal imbalances, infection, poor diet, unhealthy lifestyle, or too much sun exposure. Some will come and go on their own as we age…

Sun Safety
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Sun Safety

When are people going to learn that “tanning” takes lives. Sun Safety Let’s talk about sun safety, a critical topic for adults and children. More than 1.2 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States every year. Melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, kills one person every hour. Overexposure to the…