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...

During the winter months, our skin tends to get really dry and therefore makes your complexion look dull and pale. Taking good care of your skin, especially in the winter, is of the utmost importance so here is a sure way to get your skin back to its natural glow. STEP 1 Start off by soaking a washcloth in very warm water and proceed to placing it over your face. Leave it on for a minute and repeat the process a few times since the steam will help soften and relax your skin. STEP 2 Use a mild facial scrub to get rid of dead skin cells and avoid harsh, grainy scrubbers and exfoliants sin...

During the winter, your skin needs a lot more attention than usual. Things such as cold winds, harsh chemicals and of course the change in temperature will all have a dire effect on your sensitive skin. But there are ways you can take better care of your skin when the cold weather hits. Read on to see how you can winterize your skin and have a beautiful glow all winter long. Take Short Showers By shortening your bath/showers you not only conserve tons of water but in the winter it is much better for your skin. So instead of lingering on for hours in there, just take a quick  4-5 minute...

It’s that time of year again, when the sun peaks through and your skin soaks it all up like a sponge. Sure you’ll get a nice tan, but the sun’s harmful rays will affect your skin, and when it does, that tan won’t even be worth it. Here’s how to protect your sensitive skin from that powerful sun. Most people think that an SPF 30 or more will completely shield them from the sun’s damaging rays. Wrong. SPF only refers to UVB rays, which is the shorter end of the sun’s spectrum of light that causes sunburns. The longer rays, which are called UVA, ar...

If there is one problem that women complain most about it’s their thighs. No matter what you try to do, it seems like there is no way to make your thighs appear slimmer. Sure exercise helps, but if you’re one those lazy people (like moi), that just can’t stick to an exercise routine, you’re plain out of luck! So what can you do to make your thighs appear slimmer? Well there are numerous products on the market that claim to slim your thighs, get rid of cellulite, etc. But we all know that dishing out big bucks for that can be hard because you don’t know if t...

I’ve been getting a lot of comments about how to get rid of pimples and zits, so I decided to just write a post and let everyone know the proper way to getting a clear complexion. A lot of people have been asking me if there is any way to get rid of pimples without using any products, but unfortunately there is no way to do that. You need to use some sort of product in order to get a clear complexion. Start off by analyzing your skin. Is it oily? Dry? Combination? This will help you determine what sort of products you need to use. If you go to any drug store, you will see all kind...