While you may love to eat dark chocolate, you might not have thought to put it on your skin. Well, it turns out that applying raw cacao to your skin is full of health benefits that are sure to make your skin supple and glow. High in flavonoids and antioxidants, cacao can help protect and repair skin from premature aging...
Earlier this month, it was Valentine’s Day, which for many couples means the gift-giving of chocolate. While you may think this is bad for your waistline (which it very well may be, depending on the quality), did you know that consuming dark chocolate (with at least 70% cacao) is good for your skin? When we say cacao, we mean the...
Modern life can be challenging and hard on your skin. Lack of sleep, poor nutrition, age, and stress often show their effects on your skin, as it can rob your natural complexion of its radiance. However, having glowing, radiant skin is something that many shoots for yet fail to obtain. While getting enough sleep every night and eating healthy is...
2020 is almost over (thankfully), and the New Year is quickly approaching, making it the best time to start out thinking about your resolutions for 2021. Now is the time to think about the changes we would like to make in the New Year so that we can be the best versions of ourselves. Coming up with the typical resolutions...
Having healthy, beautiful skin is something that many strive for. However, during the winter season, it can be a battle to keep your skin radiant and supple. The cold weather can cause your skin to become dry and flaky and can even cause your skin to crack and bleed (especially on your hands). Your poor skin can even become chapped...
Sunspots, also known as age spots, are a form of hyperpigmentation that can develop from prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays. Sunspots can range from tan to dark brown and are more likely to occur on those with light skin and those who have a history of sunburns and intense sun exposure. Typically sunspots are oval and flat, range...
Thanksgiving is around the bend, and your mouth may already be watering in anticipation. Thanksgiving can be a time of togetherness, as well as indulgence-who doesn’t like food? But the line between eating just enough and eating too much is often broken on this holiday. While it may be difficult, practicing some form of restraint on this holiday is highly...
Pumpkins are a popular fall staple. You see them used as decoration and used in many dishes-especially during Thanksgiving. This delicious winter squash is chock full of Vitamins A, C, and E, potassium, folate, zinc, antioxidants, and enzymes, making this fall favorite an excellent choice for your health and your skin. The best part is this versatile squash is good...
Halloween is a holiday that everyone can get into, young and old, especially if you love to dress up. It’s the one day that a person can be someone else and get creative with their looks. Wearing a costume and doing your makeup, sometimes to extremes, is commonly done. While wearing makeup can make you look absolutely fabulous or scary,...
Your nutritional intake is essential to your health, and it will have a direct reflection on your body. You can’t expect to look and feel your best when you eat a host of unhealthy food, especially since a healthy diet can significantly affect the health and aging of your skin. Blemishes and pimples can be a sign that your diet...
Back to school season isn’t just for children, but for people of all ages. It’s the season of change, as we shift from lazy summer days to putting our nose to the grindstone, and fill our new backpacks with new books and look forward to wearing our new back to school outfits. Locally, back to school season also signifies the...
As summer turns to fall, cooler weather returns and humidity levels drop, which means you will become more prone to dry skin as the seasons change. Dry air can lead to skin disasters if the proper precautions are not taken, but luckily with the appropriate know-how, you can successfully transition your skin from summer to fall. Following a summer to...