A reader wrote in to the Dermatology Times with a great question: What exactly is sensitive skin? As much as 60% of the population claims to have sensitive skin, which is a significant amount. So is the condition really more…
Cleansing water. French women swear by it, as do make-up artists. It sounds like some kind of detox or holy-roller potion, but it’s really a multitasking skin-care product that cleans, removes make-up, and tones. Micelles, otherwise known as oil molecules,…
It’s not a show any of us want to be in, that’s for sure. Many women get excellent work done on their faces, but neglect their hands. If unsure about the age of a woman, sneak a peek at her…
Mike and Julie investigate the anti-aging claims of several well-known beauty products on the market. Americans spend billions on skincare each year. But there’s a lot of controversy and confusion about these products. Consumer Reports even weighs in on this…
Diet plays a huge part in skin care. Staying hydrated is important, but staying hydrated doesn’t just mean drinking water. Fruits and veggies hydrate the body very well. Goal keeper and gold medal Olympian Hope Solo discusses her diet, explaining…
Six ceramides are commonly found in skin. Now, there is talk that these naturally occurring ceramides may provide the answer for renewing the youthful appearance of skin. Elizabeth Arden creams have contained them for years. Even more interesting, scientists recently…
La Prairie—a Swiss luxury skin-care line famous for its innovative skin care that contains luxurious ingredients like caviar—has created the 90-minute La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology Facial. Algae, kelp, and seaweed will rejuvenate the face with natural, revitalizing properties. It…
The telomere. It leads to hearing loss, memory loss, wrinkles, and whole lot of other age traits that no one wants. Now scientists say they have found a way to prevent the telomere from giving us these traits, effectively ending…
The metabolic alteration camp…what is it? It is the small group of innovative researchers seeking to extend the human lifespan, and one of the most likely ways to do this is by altering the metabolic rate. Altering the metabolic rate…
Roasted garlic and mushroom shittake soup, from the anti-inflammatory kitchen. Delicious. Healthy. Easy. The link below leads to the recipe. This soup boosts the immune system via numerous nutritional benefits. Best of all, it tastes wonderful. Read more: Roasted Garlic…
I thought it must be because of some secret potion she found in the The Blue Lagoon, but no…it turns out she’s just beautiful. Well, and crafty. For instance, she never made her eyebrows look severe, and kept her hair…
The Power of Protein
Protein plays a vital role in the anti-aging process, and women should eat more quality protein to maintain muscle. Age means that the body decreases its ability to use protein effectively. This results in a loss of muscle. A loss…