Smoking chronically deprives the skin of oxygen and nutrients. With more than 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke many of them trigger the destruction of collagen and elastin which are the…

Vitamin C, aka ascorbic acid, plays a very important role in keeping your skin healthy. Topical vitamin C has been clinically proven to offer benefits for the skin including collagen…

ASleep is the time when your body repairs itself. During sleep, your skins blood flow increases, and the organ rebuilds its collagen and repairs damage from UV exposure, reducing wrinkles…

Exercise helps nourish skin carrying oxygen and nutrients to working cells throughout the body. Increased blood flow also helps carry away waste products including free radicals that can damage the…

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says not touching your face throughout the day is especially essential for those looking to control oily skin. Touching your face can spread dirt,…

A 2000 study in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science found that drinking 2.25 liters of water everyday for 4 weeks altered skin density and thickness. Proper hydration levels help…

Wrinkles and age spots are the inevitable results of time but skin aging maybe sped up by exposure to UV rays, harsh soaps, pollution and poor nutrition. Maintaining a diet…

Studies show that 80-90% of skin aging is caused by UV radiation. It is recommended that you have a minimum SPF 30 mineral based sunscreen that provides broad spectrum protection…