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Fats are Your Friend!
Posted on October 25 2018
Conventional wisdom has programmed us into believing that eating fat-dense foods and cholesterol is not a good idea. Nonetheless, from a biochemical perspective, when eaten unprocessed, these dietary substances are...
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Gratitude!
Posted on October 25 2018
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” ― Abraham Lincoln Life happens and whether we think an event is shit or shift,...
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The Truth about Beet Juice
Posted on October 25 2018
Don’t like beets? You’re not alone; the Food Network reported beets in their Top 5 Most Disliked Vegetables list along with eggplants, turnips, peppers and broccoli. And, according to the...
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8 Reasons You Need Hyaluronic Acid Every Day
Posted on October 08 2018
While it’s all the rage these days in the world of skin care, pharmacists and other health care professionals have known about the multiple health benefits of hyaluronic acid (HA)...
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Treat all Skin Health Issues from the Inside
Posted on October 04 2018
Skin conditions can be a real bummer. And, to make matters worse, the topical products we rely on to treat these conditions, rarely do. That's because, like the liver, kidney,...
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Does Your Moisturizer Really Work?
Posted on October 04 2018
Despite our national obsession with beauty products promising to restore moisture to your dry, aging skin, the truth is most do little to change the condition of the skin. Americans...
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Power On Your Skin With Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Posted on December 04 2017
The skin sheds thousands of cells every minute in a process called "desqamation". In response to this loss of cells, activation and growth of new cells is initiated . in...
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The Right “C” Makes all the Difference
Posted on November 06 2017
While there are many different Vitamin C molecules used in skincare, they are not all equally effective. Here’s the lowdown on the various kinds of skincare “C “and their pros...
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Retinoids: Facts and Fiction
Posted on October 18 2017
The Retinoids, a family of molecules most people know as Vitamin A, are highly effective anti-aging and anti-acne ingredients. I have personally witnessed dramatic improvements in blemished skin, wrinkles and fine...
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Stay Connected for Good Health and Great Looking Skin
Posted on September 11 2017
When we think of health, wellness and the aging process, most of us don’t think of connective tissue. But the reality is 25-30 percent of the body is composed of...
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Slough Away Brown Spots and Splotches
Posted on August 17 2017
It’s the season of languid days at the beach and outdoor adventuring with bikes, hikes and kayaks. And also prime season for sun damage, especially dark spots, since excess sun...
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Sunscreen: Natural is Nicer!
Posted on June 13 2017
Since they feel relatively lightweight on skin and don’t leave a greasy white residue behind, chemical sunscreen formulations dominate the U.S. market. But the truth is that they are likely...
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Trick of the Trade: Decode your Skincare Ingredients like a Pro!
Posted on May 04 2017
Choosing skincare that will address your specific concerns and lifestyle can be a tricky business. With brands, forms, recommendations and endorsements knowing what product to buy can be an overwhelming...
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Turn Back the Clock by Healing Skin!
Posted on April 07 2017
As time starts taking a toll on our skin in the form of lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness, many of us start turning to so-called anti-aging skincare to reverse...
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Boost Blood Flow and Get Glowing with Vitamin C!
Posted on February 28 2017
Winter’s almost over and as it exits we can say goodbye to the season’s cold, dry air and parching indoor heating that can leave our skin dry, our lips crackly...
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Skin Looking and Feeling a Little Sluggish? Try Putting it on an Ingredient Diet!
Posted on January 05 2017
According to researchers, 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. They’re a January 1st phenomenon as common as midnight kisses, bowl games and hangovers. This is logical, after a...
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Just Say, “No,” to Lip Balm Addiction
Posted on December 11 2016
Winter is here, which likely means chapped lips are also on the way. So it makes sense to stash a lip balm in every bag or pocket you have and...
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In Praise of Cholesterol
Posted on November 26 2016
While everyone talks about “good” and “bad” cholesterol, it seems like this waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in all cells of the body is pretty much considered the devil incarnate....
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The Truth about Retinoids
Posted on October 25 2016
Retinoids are the uncontested superstars of skincare ingredients. In fact, in the worlds of both dermatologic pharmacy and conclusive research, these Vitamin A derivatives, along with Vitamin C, are the only...
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Hyperpigmentation
Posted on August 19 2016
Melanocytes are cells within the skin that produce pigment color (melanin). They inject this color into other cells that move upwards toward the skin surface. Think dark spots and suntans....
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Hyaluronic Acid
Posted on August 19 2016
Hyaluronic acid, is a fascinating sugar-like substance and a natural component of the skin’s lower layers, that can hold thousands of times its weight in water! This gives it some...
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Hair Is Dead!
Posted on April 22 2016
Hair is dead! By the time the skin appendage has left its hidden home and birthplace in the follicle, and becomes a visible strand of substance, it is nothing more...
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