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3 Ways to Take Good Care of Your Skin In The Summer

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Summer is a busy time for most people. From vacations to changes in schedule and more, it can be easy to slip out of your normal routine and become much more relaxed about things.

However, one thing you shouldn’t grow complacent about is your skin. Summer can be a very harsh season for your skin, and you could be paying the penalty for months or even years to come. So to make sure that you don’t let summer take control of it, here are three ways you can take good care of your skin during the hot months of the year. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 25, 2018 @ 9:06 pm

Confidence Boosters: Work To Get a Healthy Complexion

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There is a difference between looking beautiful and feeling beautiful. But, if the planets aligned, you should be able to figure out how to make those two ideas intersect with each other, all while approaching the concept from a health perspective. In other words, your confidence can relate to your health along with your complexion and skin tone!

If you deal with pigmentation issues, or you get too much sun, or you’re working with acne medicine, or you have allergies to deal with – all of these can lead to you not feeling great about yourself, because you don’t feel like your skin showcases your health or your self-esteem. [Read more…]

Originally posted on November 10, 2017 @ 9:52 pm

Tips For Keeping Your Skin Healthy During The Summer

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The summer months can really be a pain for your skin, and if you spend a lot of time in the sun you could be causing irreversible damage to more than just your top layer of skin. When it comes to the summer, you want to get more time in the outdoors, but you need to do it smart.

Don’t ever just go to spend some time outdoors without taking a few steps to protect your skin. Your skin is the largest organ of your body, and even though it’s constantly shedding, it’s still important to take care of it. [Read more…]

Originally posted on July 14, 2016 @ 10:47 pm

Why You Should Get A Facial Every Once In Awhile

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If you’ve never gotten a facial, or even given yourself one, you are really missing out on something awesome. Facials are not just good for your skin, but they are good for your soul too. You don’t even have to have a special reason to get one done.

While you may want to get a facial done to help combat wrinkles or age spots, you could also consider getting one done as simply a way to help you relax. Here are some great reasons to get a facial, luxury or not, and how you can achieve the relaxation of a facial from the comfort of your own home.

Fighting Acne

If you are battling with acne in adulthood you already know what a pain it can be. Not only is it annoying, but it can also literally be painful However, there are facials that can help you balance your skin and fight acne. If you go to a salon for a facial let them know you want something that can help with your acne.

If you are doing a facial at home, pick something that has tea tree oil in it, which is great for battling acne. You could also make your own acne blasting facial using tea tree oil with a carrier oil, and maybe even adding something soothing like lavender oil.

Dealing With Dry Skin

If you have dry skin certain times of the year can be painful for you. If you swim a lot in the summer it can make your skin even dryer. And, the winter chill will make it almost unbearable for your skin. Getting a moisturizing facial can help.

If you want to simply do this at home there are a couple things in your kitchen that can really help smooth and hydrate your dry skin. Those things are eggs and honey. Do a little research and find some homemade facial recipes that will let you use natural things in your kitchen to help your face feel better.

If your skin is itchy too you can add some oatmeal to your facial. It will naturally help take the itch away.

Make It Relaxing

Your facial shouldn’t just help your skin. It should also help you relax and feel better about yourself. You can get this added benefit simply from playing some relaxing music while you spend time lying down letting your facial sink into your skin. Most facials will need to be left on for fifteen to twenty minutes.

The essential oils you add to the mix will not only help your skin, but the scents can help you relax as well. Lavender is extremely relaxing. You can also pick scents that make you feel good or remind you of childhood happiness.

Originally posted on September 2, 2016 @ 6:56 pm