Archive for February, 2011
How to Care for the Skin on Your Neck (and Decolletage)
Unfortunately, most of us don't take the extra time to care for the skin on our hands and neck. Therefore, a glance at the neck often reveals one's true age, regardless of what make-up and skin care has done for the face. Since one's neck and decolletage are almost always exposed to sun, just as […]
Get a Facelift to Look 12 Years Younger
A study appearing in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that patients who have undergone a facelift rate themselves as looking an average of 12 years younger after surgery. An overwhelming majority of the patients in the study are satsified with their results. In the study, both men and women, with an […]
Your Sunscreen may not protect against all UV light
In a study of 29 top selling sunscreen only 6 have the right amount of active ingredients to protect against UV-A light. While UV- A and UV-B are both harmful, UV-A penetrates much deeper into your skin and the damage lasts throughout the year. UV-B rays are blocked by windows whereas UV-A rays penetrate through […]
Delicious, Healthy Foods for Better Skin!
In an article, blogger Linda Chang has listed health foods to help combat acne and maintain clear skin. For example, Kale, a vegetable loaded with vitamins C, A, and K helps with hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.The Omega-3s in wild salmon keep moisture in while getting rid of irritants. Delicious lobster, shellfish, and crabmeat are all filled […]
New Face for Chinese Orphan
Left outside a Chinese orphanage at just two days old, Maisy Root's biological parents abandoned her because of a disfiguring birth mark on the right side of her face. Oklahomans Ben and Amy Root adopted Maisy and brought her to Oklahoma. They scheduled a reconstructive surgery at Children's Hospital to give her a new lease […]