The Foods You Should Be Eating For Glowing, Healthy Skin
What if we told you that healthy, glowing skin actually comes from within? Here are 9 superfoods that can support healthy, young looking skin.
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New Study: High Levels of Salt May Cause of Allergic Immune Reactions, Like Eczema
A new study from the Technical University of Munich reports that the cause of atopic dermatitis, also commonly known as eczema, could be salt. Here’s what you need to know.
Winter Skin Woes: Dry, Inflamed and Cracked No More with Hyaluronic Acid
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For many, the winter season is exciting, especially in New York City! The lights, the snow, the scarves and hats can be a welcoming sight to those who enjoy the cold. But with the excitement comes one major issue – dry skin! Many of us suffer from peeling, extreme dryness, redness and inflammation during the winter. But there’s good news! One powerful ingredient has been shown to be a major game-changer – hyaluronic acid.
The Basics.
Hyaluronic acid is basically a molecule that is largely responsible for your skin’s moisture. The way it works is by drawing in moisture from the environment and pulling it into the skin, leaving your skin feeling plump and better hydrated. Hyaluronic acid (HA) occurs naturally in the body and is found in our skin cells, but when the weather becomes harsh, our skin craves more of it than we can make!
HA is also found in high concentrations in our synovial fluid, or the fluid that keeps our joints limber and our eyes lubricated. Its power comes from its ability to hold a thousand times its weight in water.
The Buzz.
This ingredient has become a favorite with skin care and holistic beauty experts. This is due to the fact that it’s reigns supreme, as it is a natural component of our skin so there is little concern about allergies and it is perfect for those with sensitive skin.
In a 2017 study performed by researchers from Japan, scientists set out to evaluate the effect of HA when taken through supplementation. Sixty Japanese male and female subjects ages 22-59 years old with crow’s feet (facial wrinkles by the eyes) were randomly assigned into two groups – one who took 120mg per day or a placebo each day for 12 weeks. During the study period, the HA group showed significant improvement of the skin and diminishing wrinkles, as compared to the placebo group. Skin luster and suppleness significantly improved after 12 weeks.
What do you think about Hyaluronic Acid? Questions for the team? Leave a comment below to speak with a certified healthcare professional!
Is Hyaluronic Acid the New Collagen for Skin Care?
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Your Phone and Computer’s Blue Light May Be Damaging Your Health
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The Ultimate Skin Care Guide You Need Every Season
Whether it is summer and the temperature is hot and the air is humid, or winter and it’s cold and dry, you skin needs certain minerals and vitamins in order to look (and feel) it’s best. Your skin is the largest organ you have, so treating it with the respect it deserve is important! Getting into a daily skin care routine that pays off in more ways than one, leaving you with healthy, radiant, youthful looking skin.
Don’t get tricked by your tan – your skin is craving numerous that only a few products can provide. Here is the ultimate guide to skin care that you need every season.
Clean your Skin with A Superior Cleanser
Throughout the day, your skin is collecting dirt, oil, and other unwanted debris and is covered by bacteria, pollutants and old (and dead) skin cells. Washing your face daily will help to remove those impurities. Leaving your face unwashed could cause clogged pores, dirty skin and a breakout you really don’t need.
You’ll want to find an all-natural facial cleanser that cleanses deep benefit your skin’s surface and provides long-lasting hydration to get you through the day. Stay away from products that contain parabens, petrolum, colorants, fragrances, sulfates, benzoic acid and other harsh and dangerous ingredients. Be sure your facial cleanser contains antioxidant ingredients (like Green tea, Grape Seed extract, and Vitamin C) to help slough off rough, dead skin cells, tone pores and clean the skin.
It’s Time to Tone!
If you’ve been skipping a facial toner, you don’t know what you’ve been missing, especially if you have acne-prone skin! Facial toners help to prep the skin for moisturizer and can get rid of the excess oils, stubborn dirt and makeup that could be left over after using your facial cleanser. A facial toner will also help to keep your pores tight. You’ll want to use a facial toner that contains ingredients that are light enough to not leave your skin feeling tight, but powerful enough to show benefit. These ingredients include Green Tea, Witch Hazel, Marine collagen, Aloe Vera and Cucumber oils.
Moisturizing is Key!
If you’re skin care routine is easiest for you after you shower, that’s great! But did you know that a hot shower or bath can strip your skin of moisture and oils it needs to stay hydrated? No worries – here is where a good facial moisturizer comes in! Using a facial moisturizer replenishes the hydration that your skin needs in order to give you that dewy, glowing skin you’ve been looking for, without making it feel oily to the touch. The best moisturizer includes antioxidants like Grape Seed, Bilberry Fruit, Vitamin C and E and Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA), that offers enriching protection for healthy, smooth, and even-toned skin.
Taking it a Step Further with An Overnight Serum
If you’re concerned about your skin’s brightness or discoloration (especially in the summer due to the sun), you may want to invest in a toning serum. It’s job is to help fight free-radical and chemical damage on your face and neck and brighten your skin tone. Uneven pigmentation can be a serious issue for many women (and men!). An overnight toning serum, especially one with Vitamin C, can help be both protective and beneficial.