By now, everyone’s heard or read about the unsafe effects that the sun or the tanning bed can have on your skin. Basically, a tanned complexion is now looked at as unhealthy skin. But, that doesn’t mean you still can’t get a little color. First off, take into consideration your complexion. If you’re pale, white, pasty, whatever…the sun is probably not your friend. If you tan easily (meaning you darken, not redden), then it’s okay to stay in the sun for no more than 20 minutes at a time. But what do you do when you overstay your welcome in the sun and come ou...

Cellulite is one of the biggest skin issues that women suffer from, and although we’re always looking for new ways to get rid of them, we’re not so successful. Spending money on expensive creams and such is not a good idea, especially when you can make your own product at home! Here is an excellent cellulite recipe you can make in the comfort of your own home. One of the most important things to remember when trying to diminish cellulite is to massage the cellulite area. Massaging it will help redistrubute the fat cells that are trapped, making the cellulite less visible. Coffee Bo...

A lot of us suffer from different skin problems whether it be acne prone skin, dry skin, or oily skin, they’re all bound to leave us feeling just a little insecure and very annoyed. One of the biggest skin problems is in fact oily skin since it triggers acne and other skin problems as well. So here is how you can fix oily skin and get back to having a smooth, matte complexion. 1. Buy the Right Products If you’re suffering from oily skin, you’ll notice that your skin will get oilier and oilier as the day goes on. Look for skin and makeup products that are oil-free and non-com...

If you’re in your 20s or even your early 30s, you might not have noticed wrinkles or fine lines appear yet, but you will soon. Good genes can only take you so far, and after that’s it’s all mother nature and your biological clock. But if you’ve got good habits such as eating right, exercising, and staying out of the sun, you can push back the clock. Unfortunately, not all of us can follow that all the time, so here are some things you can do to prevent those wrinkles from even starting up…or at least delaying them for as long as possible. Oxygen Facials You can ge...

It can get quite expensive if you spend your hard earned cash on beauty products that you can actually make at home. These amazing at-home natural skin care remedies will leave you wondering why in the world you would need to buy anything at all! Still, let’s try to keep the economy going, but save your wallets at the same time. Dry & Itchy Skin If you have dry and itchy skin, you don’t need to go out and purchase a bunch of lotions. The solution is right in your home. Add one cup of instant powdered whole milk and one cup of baking soda to running bathwater. Get in and relax f...

When it comes to your skin, it is very important to take care of it as well as use the right products. But when it comes to acne on your skin, it seems like no matter what you try, those pesky pimples just won’t go away. And what’s worse is that we try to do everything by the book: no greasy foods, no makeup, etc. But are those things actually helping in getting rid of your acne? Here is a list of some of the most common acne myths. Eating Greasy Foods Will Cause Acne A new research study has found that this is not the case. Sure, stuffing your face with greasy pizza on a day-to-d...

As you may already know, there is a right way and a wrong way to pop a pimple. It’s very important that you know how to pop a pimple properly, since doing it the wrong way will leave you with scars. I’ve asked my dermatologist how to properly remove a pimple and this is what he told me: 1. You must wait until your pimple forms the pus, which is the white stuff, at the tip of the zit. 2. Once that happens, then you can proceed to place a warm towel over the pimple to help soften the skin. 3. Make sure your fingers are clean and gently start to squeeze at the base. If nothing...

Oily skin can be as pesky as pimples, if not worse. And of course if you have oily skin, you might notice that you break out more often than you should. If you don’t treat your skin to what it needs, your complexion will just get oilier and you’ll end up with a face full of pimples and pores. So how can you make sure you ban oily skin once and for all? Keep reading to find out! First off, look for skin and makeup products that are not just oil-free, but non-comedogenic as well. This will ensure that your pores won’t get clogged. If you find that your oily skin makes yo...