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Get Rid of Summer Skin Damage

Labor Day weekend is bittersweet, as it marks the end of summer and the beginning of the fall season.  Before you know it, you’ll have to start getting ready for the busy holiday season! So for now, we should all be taking advantage of the month or two we have to get ready to look fabulous just in time for the holidays.  The first step is to get rid of the summer damage that you may have inflicted on your skin!

The Dark Side of Tanning

If you haven’t already heard the steady stream of news about skin cancer these days, tanning is very damaging to your skin.  In fact, it causes wrinkles, lax skin, brown spots (known as hyperpigmentation), skin cancer, and more.  A nice tan might look great when you are in your twenties or thirties, but it causes irreversible damage and premature aging to your skin.  The last thing anyone wants is premature aging.  Not to mention the fact that tanning causes your risk of skin cancer to increase (which yes, can spread to your vital organs and become life threatening!).  According to a new study, those who use indoor tanning machines face a twenty percent increased risk of skin cancer.  If you started using tanning beds before you turn 35, your risk jumps to eighty seven percent!  So don’t chance it!  Follow these tips and tricks to get a healthy glow without the damage.

Tips For An Acne Breakout

It always happens when you have something important coming up.  When you wake up all excited for your first date, or you have an important meeting or presentation at work, a pimple will appear in the most conspicuous place.  You never know whom you are going to run into or meet, so you always want to look your best and cover up and get rid of imperfections. So what are some tips and tricks to cover up an existing blemish and keep your skin clear and blemish free for the future?

Don’t pick at it.  Your first natural instinct when you wake up with a pimple is to mess with it.  Squeezing it and picking at it will irritate it more and can cause scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation to occur (which will make the pimple appear to last longer).   If you must mess with your zit, do it the right way.  If the pimple has already broken the surface of your skin, you can put a hot towel or compress on it, and then pop it.  However, make sure you push up because you don't want to force the bacteria down deeper to cause a bigger zit! 

Grow Younger With Age

Have you tried to look more refreshed and awake, only to still have people think you are tired all the time?  No matter what you do, your face still seems sunken or drawn, and those under eye bags just won't go away.  Makeup won't cover it, and skin care products just don't seem to be giving you the results you desire.  When you get to this point, you may need to start exploring other more effective options besides just trying to cake on more concealer. What are some culprits that cause you to look worn out and tired, and how can you fix it?

Summer Skin

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time to wear less makeup and lighter clothes!  When the heat is on, you don’t want to have to worry about your makeup melting off, creasing, or smearing.  So to prepare for the summer, you want to make sure you have flawless, glowing skin. But how do you get the nice, even skin tone you want this summer?

Get rid of dry flaky patches.  Use an exfoliating cleanser.  The Vivité Exfoliating Cleanser works great since it is a medical grade cleanser, which means you only need to use it 2-3 times a week to see amazing results!  I keep it in my shower along with my regular cleanser so that I always remember to use it.  The cleanser helps to loosen the unproductive top layer of your skin so that you can scrub it away and reveal fresh, new skin!

The Age-Old Question of…Old Age

These days, more and more celebrities seem to age gracefully. Recently, I read that Jennifer Aniston just turned forty-three! I’m sure most of us would agree that she looks great for her age (she’s more fit than I am). For the most part, genetics plays a large role in how well we age. However, without taking care of your health (including the health of your largest organ—skin!), genetics matter less, and you will look old for your age.

So how do you know if you are going to age well (or not)? Here are some ways to look into your future!

A Meditation on Medi-Spas

Medical spas, also known as “Medspas” or “Medi-Spas,” seem to offer the ideal combination of relaxing comfort with cosmetic medical procedures. When set up and maintained appropriately, under the supervision of a qualified health care professional, they certainly can provide a safe, pampered environment for aesthetic medicine. And because the combination of comfort and care seems right to anyone with common sense, medical spas have proliferated in recent years.

 

Getting Cheeky

There’s a reason fashion models all possess high cheek bones. High cheek bones can naturally sculpt the face and draw attention to the eyes. However, not everyone is blessed with the high and prominent cheekbones most of us want, but there are ways to emphasize the cheek bones we do have. Makeup is the simplest tool to help create depth and shadow there by contouring and highlighting the right areas. It can be as easy as highlighting the ‘apples of your cheeks’ to define your cheekbones. Not only does this enhance your features, it also thins your face and enhances inherent beauty. Follow these easy how-to makeup steps to create the look of high cheekbones:

It's Never Too Late to Look Younger

Women begin worrying about wrinkle prevention in their twenties and older women are trying to stop (or at least slow!) the aging process. Many ask themselves, how can I look younger? There isn’t a specific age to start taking preventative actions on the aging process, but a good defense is always the best offense. Millions of men and women use anti-aging products as a part of their everyday skin regimens to minimize fine lines and wrinkles; however, many of us don’t see the improvement we want. Some of us hesitate going under the knife for long lasting younger looking skin. With advances in skincare, there are many nonsurgical enhancements and rejuvenation options that may work better than just slathering on skincare products full of anti-aging ingredients. There are options at every price, and many of them focus on preventing unwanted skin concerns before they get worse.

Thinking about Cosmetic Surgery? Don't Make These Mistakes!

Even though the economy has been suffering, the number of people receiving cosmetic or plastic surgery has increased and is still on the rise.  Knowing about these plastic surgery mistakes that no one talks about is more important than ever. So if you are considering or have decided to go forward with a cosmetic procedure, you will want to know about these mistakes which can leave you with less than desirable results!

Picture Perfect

‘Tis the season to relax and enjoy the holidays.  Vacation from work and school gives people time to spend with friends and family.   This also means that you will have many opportunities for picture taking!  When I know I am going to be taking a lot pictures, I definitely use different products, and apply my makeup differently.  With all the social media tools now available for everyone to see your pictures instantly, you definitely want to look your best.  Follow these tips to ensure that you look picture-perfect for the holidays!

Five Tips for a Youthful Face

Inevitably, everyone gets wrinkles.  However, the way you take care of your skin and the preventative measures you take will really make a difference as you get older.  We all want to keep the wrinkles away as long as possible, and we all want to look younger.  Here are five effective ways to reduce and prevent wrinkles!

Getting Rid of That Turkey Neck

Due to a variety of factors, including aging, weight loss, or even genetics, some people have the dreaded “turkey neck.”  A “turkey neck” is when the skin underneath your chin is loose and hangs. This can also look just like a double chin in some cases due to the extra skin and fat around the neck.  If a turkey neck runs in your family, you can get it as early as your twenties, though most women don’t see the signs of the turkey neck until their forties or later. 

So what can we do to fix our necks?

Skin Care Tips for the Modern Woman

For most of us, our faces are exposed to the elements more than any other parts of our bodies. Regardless of whether or not you wear makeup on a daily basis, your face suffers from the “daily grime.”  There is natural oil build-up, the dirt and pollutants that penetrate into your pores, and finally, the makeup you apply to your face.  On top of everything else, your face is also what everyone else looks at on a daily basis! We communicate, interact, and express ourselves through our faces. To keep your face looking picture perfect, try the following tips:

Wash your hands!  Before you handle your face (to apply makeup, cleanse, moisturize, etc.) make sure your hands are clean!  This way, you do not transfer any bacteria or dirt that is on your hands to your face.

Do Your Eyes Look Tired? Try Some of These Tips

One of the facial features that people find the most important or attractive is the eyes.  Besides the overall face, eyes are important because people focus the most on them.  After all, when you talk or look at someone, you usually make eye contact first.  The eyes are often believed to be more interesting than the rest of the face, and are therefore referred to as “windows to the soul.”  We often read the signs of old age, emotions, and lack of sleep by looking at the eyes. So what are the common problems that people deal with, and how do we fix them?