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The longer days and warmer temperatures mean that summer is just around the corner. Before exposing your skin to the harsh rays of the sun, there are a few things you can do to lessen the damage.Moisturize and hydrate: The harshness of the sun can lead to dry, damaged skin, even in humid climates. Your skin will also need to load up on vitamins and antioxidants to fight the free radicals and damage caused by UV rays. Finding a light moisturizer with antioxidants, like vitamins A, C and E, and us

Although acne is most commonly associated with the face, it is common to have acne on the body, especially the chest and back. The causes are the same: the pores of the skin become clogged with dead skin cells and excess oil. Acne can occur anywhere there are hair follicles and sebaceous glands (the oil producing glands); therefore, the entire body except the palm of the hands and soles of the feet are susceptible.Although caused by the same combination of oil and pore clogging dead skin cells

Aging is a natural part of life that negatively affects the skin through slowing down the cell turnover, leading to dull skin. The sun and other environmental pollutants damage skin cells, adding to the skin’s dull look and causing wrinkles. For women, menopause expedites this natural aging process, causing even more skin problems. Protecting your skin from an early age will decrease the effects of menopause, keeping you looking younger longer. There are also some important tips to keep your

Having oily or dry skin is a pain, but treating them can seem simple compared to combination skin. Combination skin typically is a mixture of both oily and dry skin, although sometimes other skin types combine, like rosacea and dry skin. Instead of choosing to treat combination skin as either oily or dry, there are some hints on how to get your combination skin looking and feeling great.Combination skin can be caused by a variety of factors. Genetics can play a role, as can lifestyle, nutriti

With the passing of the vernal equinox, it’s officially Spring! Spring is a transition season from the harsh conditions of winter to the sunny, warm days of summer. With spring, hemlines shorten and more skin begins to be revealed, making it the ideal time to start preparing your skin for summer and swimsuit season. Here are some beauty tips to help with the transition and keep you looking radiant all spring long.Foot scrub—As warm weather approaches, so does sandal season, so it is time to p