I was at a fundraising event yesterday for someone who has struggled with cancer and is now raising money to help others with it. It’s a great reminder that our spirits, our hearts, and our lives are a reflection of our...
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First, try improving your immune system by making sure you get plenty of sleep, eat a really healthy diet, limit alcohol and avoid reacreational drugs and smoking, of course. It doesn’t hurt to take a multivitamin and perhaps an extra...
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There’s a lot of confusion about this. There are exceptions but here’s a good general approach. After cleansing, your antioxidant should go on first in the morning, then your moisturizer if you need it, then sunscreen with at least 10%...
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The best way to explain this is to picture a ball full of air. First imagine that the air goes out of the ball. The outer surface of the ball shrinks and wrinkles but if you put air in the...
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Anything that builds collagen will OVER TIME help to prevent skin aging in the form of wrinkles and loss of elasticity (sagging). So yes! It makes sense to start it early (assuming you tolerate it well) and keep using it...
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Before you schedule a laser treatment in the summer, take into account all outdoor exposure for a month before and a month after the treatment. This applies when considering IPL, Fraxel, Fraxel Dual, Hair Removal (if it’s an exposed site),...
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Here are some drugstore items for a sunburn. Take these with you when you travel – hydrocortisone 1%, Advil/ ibuprofen tablets (200mg), zinc paste (usually 20%), and aloe gel (if you find it helpful). The minute you notice that you...
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Summer is a great time to spend some time in the water. If you don’t know how to swim well, think about taking some lessons! Or check out the Total Immersion DVDs on swimming. They’re really good. Here are some...
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I find that many women/men are still confused about cleansing. Here’s what you need to know. Our skin naturally produces less oil (gets dryer) as we get older. Most of us, if over 40, shouldn’t be using any cleanser that strips...
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When is laser hair removal (LHR) a good option? LHR is wonderful for freeing women from having to shave, pluck or wax an area that has hair. That sounds obvious but some women struggle for a long time with hair...
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