The one thing you may carry around with you all day may also be the one thing jeopardizing the global health as you read this post. You’re not alone in carrying this potential weapon of mass destruction. Millions of people walking the planet also carry them – billions actually.
Ever wish you could copy and paste a more youthful you onto your face, even if you are young already? Many people who have not even reached their middle thirties feel that extra years pile onto their faces and into their pores, even if they have not yet reached the typical time when most people start to worry about anti-aging. Large, congested pores can add years to your complexion, and may cause you to look dirty when you are perfectly clean.
Liver spots, sun spots, age spots… We call them by different names, but they all imply the same thing – an overage of melanin in one area. No matter what your age, you may develop small, dark areas of skin that appear throughout the years.
Chaffing, rashes, allergies, weather changes, chemicals, exposure to the elements… All of these things can trigger sensitivity of the skin. It can happen at any time for any given person.
Acneic blemishes can form the brunt of embarrassment for people of all ages, ethnicities, and genders. With a large portion of the population having experience with blemish-prone skin at one point or another, lots of rumors about home remedies and medications that curb the appearance of blemishes circulate in magazines, beauty and health blogs, and by word of mouth.
Rosacea presents a unique struggle for those who deal with it on a daily basis. It can make a person look as though he or she is constantly embarrassed, cause their noses to become bulbous and red, and cause acneic blemishes that present an equal amount of irritation.
Scars can leave unsightly marks on our faces, arms, hands, neck… Practically anywhere you have skin is vulnerable to a scar. We get scars from acne, sores, cuts, and scrapes.
A widely used chemical with a broad spectrum of usages, propylene glycol has become a centerpiece for conversation among those who dispute the inclusion of certain synthetic chemicals and toxins in products meant for the skin or ingestion.
Hair growth creates one of the deepest forms of anxiety about one’s physical appearance during our adult lives. It touches both men and women, and can be related to a number of different health problems. While many professionals will often blame it on genetics alone, it often occurs as result or reaction to a number of other rooted issues that can cause hair fallout. From improper diet, to the simple ways you handle your hair on a daily basis, a number of reasons can contribute to hair fallout or thinning hair.
Adult beverages are a favorite pastime of many Americans – especially on the weekends! It can make us feel more relaxed, sociable, and happy. But what does it do to your body? And how does it speed up the aging process? Many people believe that an occasional drink cannot be all that bad for their bodies, but do not comprehend the reality of what it does to their bodies’ ability to function or how it will look years down the road. When the signs of aging begin to progress, you may start to rethink your bubbly cup of cheer.
Maybe you are a young man or woman who wants to prepare your anti-aging regimen to stay ahead of the game. Maybe you have hit middle age, when you just start to notice those annoying crow’s feet and dark circles under your eyes. Or, you might be preparing for retirement, and desire to look as fresh as you will feel with your new-found freedom. Regardless of how many birthdays have come and gone in your life, you and many other people likely take interest in how to look and feel younger – even as you age.
If you read our previous blog article ‘How Your Sleep Habits Affect Your Health’, then you understand that whether you get too much sleep or too little, it has some immediate affects on your health.
As we age, our complexion may become duller, spottier, and ruddier. This effect is caused by a multitude of reasons such as environmental damage, toxins remaining in the skin, and inflammation.
You might have heard or read a lot about superfoods and how they have some amazing super powers when it comes to healing and health. We have written a few blog posts about treating chronic illnesses with some specific superfoods ourselves.
When you think of a skin-care routine that specifically targets anti-aging, what comes to mind? Expensive creams, serums, oils, and cleansers that bear fancy names and prestigious brands, high in fragrance and promises. Products such as these line the shelves, claiming to transform your skin into the dazzling complexion that the representative model showcases in their clever advertising ploys. They draw in their target audiences, and successfully reel them into their bids on the product’s effectiveness. And many unsuspecting victims will fall prey to the wild reviews and marketing ploys that these companies use.
