Protecting your skin today may help prevent skin cancer later in life. Most skin cancers appear years later, but skin damage from the sun starts during childhood. There are 3 main types of Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Melanoma Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are also known as non-melanoma skin cancers, and they are much more common than melanoma, being the most dangerous of these cancers. Melanoma develops from the same cells in the skin that make the tanning pigment, melanin. These cells are also found in a nevis (mole), a normal brown spot found on nearly everyone’s skin. On occasion

Flaunt luminous skin. Learn how to enhance your natural beauty. Your skin can look fresh and free of heavy layers of makeup thanks to a rigorous skin care routine. Healthy skin makes foundation look flawless. Always start your day by cleansing your skin followed by a toner.  A good toner will hydrate and prep your skin for the next step. Think of toner as a glass of water for your skin. Serums and creams can penetrate deeper when skin is well hydrated. Beyond your daily cleansing routine, what else can you do? Exfoliating a few times a week will also help the penetration of products. Vitamin

The daily pressures of life can zap your glow. We have all experienced puffy eyes, dark circles, and the sudden appearance of fine lines! It’s called STRESS AGING!  Daily stressors of a demanding job, lack of sleep, and an unhealthy lifestyle can manifest as pimples, wrinkles, and pallid patches which can add years to your skin.Stress slows down digestion which creates a shift in bacteria that can compromise the integrity of your gut lining.  This can cause inflammation throughout your body and lead to acne flare-ups as well as premature aging.  Furthermore, the stress hormone, cortisol, is famous for breaking down collagen. Environmental aggressors can also

  ROSACEA is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that manifests most commonly as skin sensitivity associated with flushing and bumps. Often misdiagnosed as eczema, left untreated, the worse it can become. Rosacea is not caused by poor hygiene and it is not contagious. Signs and Symptoms of Rosacea: Tiny, swollen bumps. Many people also develop pimples on their face that resemble acne. These bumps may contain pus. Exaggerated facial blood vessels. Facial flushing. Burning sensation. The skin on the affected area may feel hot and tender. Enlarged nose. Over time rosacea can thicken the skin on the nose causing it to appear bulbous. This occurs

Cellular turnover happens naturally. It is the process of shedding dead skin cells that are then replaced with fresh, new, younger, healthier cells. Skin cells start out plump and full of moisture in the bottom layer of the epidermis (one of the outer layers of the skin). As the cells mature they rise through the compact layers of the epidermis becoming flatter and drier until they reach the surface of the skin. By this point, the cells are nothing more than dry flakes of keratin protein waiting to be shed. How quickly or slowly this process occurs has to do with several factors, including age,