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Beautisol, created by Sinead Norenius’ “Glow” line, came about by the need for self-tanners to be skin type specific. No one has the same skin type or condition. Whether your skin is normal, dry, oily, sensitive or problematic you can have a natural looking tan while at the same time hydrating, soothing, and improving your skin. Using a product that is developed for your specific skin type means that you no longer have to use a self-tanner that is too heavy to wear on your face nor should it

Top 10 “DOs” of Skin CareDO follow our www.BeautifiedYou.com rules to Renew, Replenish, and Rejuvenate your skin.DO wash your face daily with a non-soap cleanser designed to remove impurities and excess oil without stripping the skin of its natural protective barrier. Even better, use a cleanser with glycolic acid to help gently exfoliate.DO moisturize your skin, especially if you have dry skin. Dry skin encourages excess sebum (oil) production and can cause acne.DO wear protective sunscreen w

People of color account for nearly half the population of the US. The unique genetic make-up of this group of blacks, Asians, Latinos, and other ethnicities, makes them particularly vulnerable to two specific skin conditions: pigmentation problems (dyschromia) and acne.While better protected from ultraviolet radiation (UV) because of the increased amount of melanin (the pigment that gives skin its color), skin of color is a mixed blessing because the very cells that manufacture melanin tend to b

Irma wrote recently: “I have lots of unattractive little bumps on the outer part of my upper arms – I don’t like going sleeveless – sometimes they itch – they have a rough feel to them and resemble permanent goose bumps. What are they? Can I get rid of them?”Most likely Irma has Keratosis Pilaris, a genetically-inherited harmless chronic skin condition that usually affects the outer sides of the upper arms or the back, and occasionally the thighs and buttocks. There is no cure but treatments ar

What’s a pouty, perky and commonly overlooked area of skin care?YOUR LIPS!Seat belts, helmets and sun block – we’ve become used to and accepting of all three. But more than 75% of people overlook an important and potentially worrisome area of their skin – their lips.Christine Brown, MD, staff Dermatologist at Baylor University Medical Center, points out that while most people use sunscreen, they tend to forget their lips; further, she states that the balms and glosses we apply so routinely to th