We’ve all had one of those poor nights of sleep where you get up in the morning and you’re looking a bit rough. We know that sleep affects both how we look and feel, but science is now diving into the question, how does sleep affect our skin and ultimately the aging process. Physicians at […]
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Beauty sleep made simple
I think every woman has had that morning when she got up looked in the mirror and let’s just say what she saw was not the epitome of refreshed and rejuvenated. How can a face look so puffy and smooshed at the same time? No, this post is not about the next best skincare line, […]
Understanding Free Radicals
What are free radicals Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules missing an electron. They steal electrons from healthy cells in the body. To a certain extent, free radicals are just part of being alive. They occur naturally during metabolism, from direct sunlight, from intake of sugary and fatty foods, from intoxicants –especially smoking — from […]
Vitamin C Food for your Skin
We all know vitamin C helps prevent colds, but it is also excellent for the skin. It is an antioxidant that helps fight against free radicals (unstable molecules that break down your healthy collagen and speed up aging). Vitamin C has been clinically tested and results show it is great for repairing damaged skin. It helps […]