Your eyes are usually the first thing a person notices when they look at your face. The eyes are the window to the soul, after all. However, as we age, it is natural that our bodies change, and a part of this change is the loss of skin elasticity. The skin around our eyes is delicate, which is why it...
Preparing correctly for your procedure and knowing what you can and cannot do before facial plastic surgery is critical for optimal healing. When you are having plastic surgery, it pays to pay heed to pre-and post-care recommendations, especially if you want the best results possible. Lifestyle adjustments and following guidelines are often necessary before surgery, which can mean putting your...
After you’ve had a rhinoplasty, you want to ensure that your procedure is just a one-time thing. Properly taking care of yourself after surgery is imperative if you want the results to be the best possible. After any surgical procedure, expect to have some downtime as you heal, as self-care is required for optimal healing. If you recently had a...
You may or may not have a jar of coconut oil in your kitchen pantry, but this staple ingredient offers numerous health benefits. Coconut oil is often used for cooking as a healthy alternative to canola oil. However, you may not know that there are many other uses for coconut oil that don’t involve cooking. An excellent beauty ingredient, coconut...
As we age, it’s natural to see the changes in our skin. Aging will creep up onto us all eventually, and there is an entire industry dedicated to slowing down this process. If you have the funds to do so, there are non-surgical procedures available to help contend with the effects of aging. However, not everyone can go this route,...
With Valentine’s Day this month, love and chocolate are in the air and are often the focus for the month of February. However, many think of chocolate only as a decadent, unhealthy dessert. But in reality, unprocessed chocolate, or cacao, is actually good for your mind, body, soul, and skin! Cacao is considered to be a superfood with its high...
The beginning of the New Year is the perfect time to set goals or resolutions for the year ahead. Concentrating on your skincare routine is a great place to start if improved self-care is on your list. Having a skincare routine is a must if you are looking to improve your appearance, but oils and over-the-counter skin care products can...
An often sought out beauty trend, having dewy skin looks beautiful, healthy, and youthful. Having healthy, vibrant-looking skin that appears to be glowing is what we call having dewy skin. Dewy skin is hydrated skin, and while this is often easier to achieve during the warmer months, it can be a bit more challenging to accomplish during the winter season....
It’s the New Year, and as they say, “new year, new you.” While it may sound cliché, the start of the New Year is the perfect time to make a fresh start. Making healthy, informed decisions about the health of your skin is the first step to forming good skincare habits, and having good skincare habits will make a huge...
It is essential to step up your skincare game during the winter months. Our skin can take a beating between the cold, the elements, and indoor heating. Our skin can become dry and chapped, lacking moisture. One of the best antidotes you can have in your beauty bag is hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule found throughout...
As we enter the winter season, many of our daily habits require a readjustment of some sort. Unless you live in a tropical region, the winter season brings with it cold temperatures, blustery wind, and snowy precipitation. Unfortunately, these cold conditions can affect your skin condition, making it raw, irritated, and dry. Even some of our favorite winter activities, like...
The holiday season is in full swing, and Christmas is a few days away. Skincare gifts are always a good idea if you haven’t crossed everyone off your list yet and are still searching for that perfect holiday gift. Many of us are always trying to look and feel our best, and the quality of our skin can really influence...