Say Goodbye

You wouldn't think twice about throwing out food that had past it's expiration date, yet most women continue to use old and outdated makeup.
Many skin irritations and infections can come from expired makeup. So how do you know when to say goodbye. As a rule of thumb anything you use on your eyes should be tossed after about 3 months. Everything else should be thrown away after 12 months. If it's separating, gloopy or has a bad smell, toss it right away.

Pucker up

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Have you ever wished for fuller, more voluptuous lips, like the ones you see in magazines? This article from WebMD gives four, simple tips to help you have the look you desire. Take a look and let us know how we can help make it a reality.

Age spots. Are they Harmless?

What is an "age spot"? Are they harmless and what can you do about them?

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New spots and bumps that appear on your skin as you age are mostly caused by sun exposure. While some can be harmless others can be a sign of skin cancer.

It's important to have a skin examination before proceeding with any treatment for age spots. This article from agingskinnet, a publication by the American Academy of Dermatology, explains what questions you should ask your dermatologist, what to look for in non-prescription products and some treatments for age spots offered in our office.

Click on the link above to read the article and then let us know how we can help.

AAD says "Men over 50 need to get into the swing of preventing and detecting skin cancer."

"Golf" is a new public service announcement  from the American Academy of Dermatology to encourage men to be more vigilant in checking their skin for signs of skin cancer. 

 According to a recent survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, men over the age of 50 are at a higher risk of developing skin cancer, yet most don't use proper sun protection and don't know how to check themselves for signs of skin cancer.

To learn more about this survey and how you can help protect the men you care about, check out this article from the  American Academy of Dermatology.

Hydrated skin is beautiful skin

Summer has finally arrived and if you’re like most of us, you’ve been out enjoying the warm temperatures.

While warm temperatures are fun to play in they can have a negative effect on your skin. With the heat comes the increased need to keep your body and your skin hydrated. 

Here are some tips from hello magazine to help you stay hydrated and looking good.

1. Drink two to two and a half liters of fluid daily. Fluid loss increases with temperature, humidity and physical activity, and your fluid intake requirements increase correspondingly.

2. Drink throughout the day, even if you aren't thirsty. If you feel thirsty, it's an indication that dehydration has already started.

3. Keep a bottle of your favorite drink handy, to help remind you to drink.


4. Water is not the only option: herbal teas, soft drinks, juices, milk etc. will all help maintain and replenish body fluid levels.
5. Fruit and vegetables have a high water content so they also contribute to hydration.


6. Avoid alcohol: its diuretic qualities cause dehydration.


7. If you play sports, you should drink before, during and after activity, as a great deal of fluid is lost through sweat. Remember that sports drinks can help replenish minerals and glucose levels as well as lost fluids.


8. Use moisturizing creams on your skin to rehydrate from the outside, too.


9. In summer, avoid exposure to the sun when it is at its highest – between 12 noon and 4 pm – as this is when it is most damaging to the skin.


10. Always use sunscreen with UVA and UVB filters to prevent premature skin aging and damage from solar radiation.

Tanorexia: Is It an Issue?

As the summer approaches, many women head to the tanning salons to get their summer glow before the sun ever comes out. This woman from New Jersey was doing just that, but she decided to take her daughter along for the ride. Is tanning becoming too addicting? Are mothers becoming too obsessed with their summer glow? Read this article and tell us what you think.

'Tanning Mom': Does New Jersey Woman Suffer From 'Tanerexia'?

A Word from the Wise

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.

- Mother Teresa