People may pick their skin occasionally or itch a scab or pop a pimple, however, occasional skin picking can develop into a chronic behavior called Picking Disorder or Excoriation Disorder. This condition may develop alongside other health conditions such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or Autism. Skin picking affects 14% of adults in the U.S. Those affected by this skin condition repeatedly pick, pull, or tear at healthy skin, pimples, blisters, or scabs. This occurs more frequently in females than males. Symptoms most often develop during adolescence and adulthood. There could be psychological, physical, or social impairment as a result. Without treatment, Picking

Our Mind and Body are Deeply Connected Skin is the body’s largest organ that defends against injury and infection and modulates environmental influences such as UV light, heat and cold, and air pollution. The skin contains sweat glands and blood vessels (which help regulate body temperature), cells that use the sun to manufacture Vitamin D, nerve endings, and an array of immune system cells that ward off invaders such as bacteria and viruses. The brain and nervous system influence the skin’s immune cells through various receptors and chemical messengers. These may respond to psychological stress. It is known that certain types of stress can interfere

The Glo2Facial is on a whole other level! The 3-in-1 super facial works upon the natural process of our body to oxygenate the skin from within. It always works with the body, never against it. This process takes place in our bodies from the moment we are born. The treatment allows you to get the benefits exfoliation, plus deep facial rejuvenation from the infusion of essential nutrients. Lastly, the skin is healed from within through oxygenation. The results are immediate and long-term, with improved microcirculation that provides oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. This is beneficial to all skin types, and is customized to

Blue Light is the highest-energy light in the visible spectrum with the ability to penetrate more deeply into the dermis because of its longer wavelengths. Also known as HEV Light (High-Energy Visible Light), it is known for its emittance from screens such as laptops, phones, and televisions. It can cause as much damage to your skin as the sun does, so it is important to protect your skin from it accordingly. Without proper protection, blue light causes fine lines and wrinkles associated with premature aging and, yes, the more time you spend in front of it the worse the damage becomes. Eight hours of “screentime”

The effect that sugar has on skin. ‘Tis the season for lots of holiday sweets. We deserve to indulge and enjoy, in moderation. A diet heavy in food and drinks with refined and added sugars usually results in medical issues as well as skin issues. Sugar causes your blood sugar to surge, which triggers inflammation throughout the body. Inflammation will cause breakouts on the skin. It can also aggravate skin conditions such as acne, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis, so avoiding refined sugars will help reduce inflamed skin that is especially prone to breakouts. A diet high in sugar can damage Elastin and Collagen in the