Changes in season can bring changes in how your skin looks and feels. Cooler outdoor air often contains less moisture, and heating that air indoors lowers its relative humidity. That dry environment makes it easier for water to evaporate from your skin. Think of the dry air as a room full of tiny water thieves, stealing your skin’s moisture.
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Changes in season can bring changes in how your skin looks and feels. Cooler outdoor air often contains less moisture, and heating that air indoors lowers its relative humidity. That dry environment makes it easier for water to evaporate from your skin. Think of the dry air as a room full of tiny water thieves, stealing your skin’s moisture.
Have you ever noticed that when you are stressed, you break out more? This is because stress causes a chemical response in your body that makes skin more sensitive and reactive. It can also make it harder for skin problems to heal. Stress can also: Worsen skin problems such as; psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. Stress can also cause hives and other types of skin rashes and trigger a flare-up of fever blisters. Interfere with daily skin care. If you are stressed, you might skimp on your skin care, which can aggravate skin problems. Skin problems can also be stressful. Some people are so embarrassed by their skin that they keep to themselves, which adds more stress, worsening the problem. Reduce the Effects of Stress on Your Skin Although it’s impossible to avoid stress completely, there are ways to handle it better. Try these approaches: Get regular exercise, even if it’s just a walk around the block. It’s good for your skin and the rest of your body. Don’t neglect your skin. Take care of your skin, even if you’re tired or stressed. Take time for yourself to do something you enjoy, even if you only have ten minutes. Get enough sleep. Seven to eight hours each night is ideal. Say no. It’s OK to set limits and boundaries to lower your stress. Practice stress management techniques, such as breathing exercises, yoga, meditation, or visual imagery. Talk to someone. Seek support from a friend or a professional therapist
We are always talking about big lifestyle changes for younger-looking skin. However, it is important to remember the little things. They can lead to big trouble’like premature aging. Try these simple tricks to keep your skin looking young. Keep your hands off your eyes! Every time you touch or rub your eyes you risk breaking delicate blood vessels, which leads to darkening, dulling, and thickening of the surrounding skin. Stop squinting! Help prevent those dreaded crow’s feet by wear sunglasses and if you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, make sure your prescription is up to date. Avoid sipping through a straw. It contributes to lines around the mouth. Break the habit of resting your chin on your hand. (It stretches the skin.) Wearing sunscreen EVERY day! Get your beauty sleep! Try sleeping on your back to help prevent sleep lines and puffiness. These may seem like small things, but over time they can make a big difference.
No other produce screams summer quite like the watermelon. It could be its refreshing sweetness or even the burst of color that adds a bit of brightness to your plate, but there’s more to watermelon than just its flavor. It boasts some powerful skin and health benefits, too. At only 46 calories per cup, watermelon offers 20% of your daily intake of vitamin C and 17% vitamin A. It contains dietary fiber for digestive health as well as potassium, a mineral that helps keep blood pressure capped. Anti-aging benefits. Pink watermelon is source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. Lycopene is thought to act as a super antioxidant, stopping free radicals from damaging your cells and messing with your immune system. It’s a natural moisturizer and toner for the face and keeps the skin glowing and well hydrated. It helps relieve muscle soreness and inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. Stress Buster – Watermelon is high in vitamin B6 which is used by the body to help relieve fatigue, stress and anxiety. Instant source of energy – it contains electrolytes, minerals and carbohydrates which help keep the body hydrated and energetic. Fun Fact: Watermelon is a fruit AND a vegetable! It’s related to cucumbers, pumpkins and squash. No wonder there’s a month-long holiday dedicated to it! Celebrate National Watermelon Month with this tasty treat: Frozen Watermelon LemonadeIngredients 3 cups watermelon cubes, seeds removed 1/2 cup raspberries 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup water Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup) 1 1/2 cups strawberry-flavored, calorie-free carbonated water, chilled How to make it’¦ Place watermelon cubes and raspberries in a blender; process until smooth. Pour through a sieve; discard pulp. Combine the sugar and water in the small saucepan. Heat, stirring constantly, just until the sugar dissolves. Set aside allow to cool slightly. Stir the sugar-water and lemon juice onto the watermelon raspberry juice mixture. Pour the juice mixture onto a covered freezer container. Freeze until firm Using an ice cream scoop, spoon the mixture into tall glasses. Pour 3 to 4 tablespoons of the strawberry flavored water over the frozen juice in each glass. Serve immediately.
Research shows that not only sufficient sleep, but quality sleep is vital for a healthy body and mind, weight stability, mental health and improved immunity. Sufficient slumber also improves the skin’s overall appearance and helps give it a healthy, vibrant glow. The Importance of Sufficient, Quality Sleep Allows the brain to rest Global restoration for all organs, including the skin Aids in skin renewal and repair Promotes collagen synthesis and contributes to the firmness and healthy appearance of the skin Helps balance estrogen levels to support better moisture retention Side Effects of Sleep Deprivation Weight gain Negative impact on the immune system Causes the skin to be more susceptible to rashes, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea flare-ups Stimulates oil production leading to an increase in acne breakouts Accelerates the aging process Evening Skin Care Routine At night, the cells focus on repairing themselves from the damage encountered during the day. It is important provide your skin with the proper nutrients it needs. Cleanser ‘ Gently wash your skin with a mild cleanser suited for your skin type: dry or normal/oily. A clean surface will allow creams and lotions to penetrate better. Anti-aging products: Serums such as intensive repair and protect serum/vitamin C help protect against cell damage, accelerate cell renewal, improve tone, texture, firmness and brightness and guard against wrinkles Moisturizer: Using a night cream will help hydrate and rejuvenate skin while you sleep. Pay special attention all areas – Eye cream and lip balm are also good to apply at night. Tips for Good Sleeping Habits Avoid caffeine 4 to 6 hours before bed. Limit alcohol and heavy meals before sleep. Avoid using electronic devices immediately before bed. A hot bath or shower before bedtime can help to relax the body. Choose a sleeping space wisely: A dark room encourages the release of melatonin. Create a sleep habit. Go to bed and wake up at the same time every day. Get regular exercise. Ultimately, achieving healthy, beautiful skin comes down to consistency in lifestyle, skin care routine and sleep habits. For the appearance of more youthful and vibrant skin over time, aim for at least six to eight hours of sleep nightly. And remember, sleep is a source of fuel and energy and health, not a chore.
For many, sun-kissed skin in the summer months seems to be a must. Leaving the fair-skinned and the steadfast sun screen wearers with only one option for this desired skin tone – sunless tanner. Now the question is, how do we get the perfect tan out of a bottle? For smooth, even color it’s important to follow the rules of application: Prep your skin. For a streak-free tan, start with clean, smooth skin. Wash, exfoliate, shave and pat your skin completely dry. When exfoliating, pay extra attention to the areas that tend to have the driest skin: knees, elbows and anklebones. Use gloves. This will keep your palms from staining and also give you a smooth “applicator” to work with. Disposable gloves are ideal. Fix streaks and color flaws. Never fear, there are tricks to removing and evening self-tanner in a pinch. Work from the bottom up. Apply the self-tanner to your feet, ankles, legs, thighs, abs, chest and arms. Use a small amount and blend in a circular motion. Go easy on the face and neck. If you’re using sunless tanner on your face and neck, choose one formulated for the face or mix the product you’ve used on your body with a light facial moisturizer. Do your hands last. Remove your gloves. Apply a hand sanitizer to your palms so they won’t absorb any formula, then put a very small dab on the tops of hands and blend. Buff. With a slightly damp washcloth, buff any areas that tend to grab too much color, such as elbows, knees, anklebones and in between the fingers and toes. Be patient. Read the instructions on how long to wait before you get dressed or go to bed so you don’t transfer color to your clothes or sheets. For streaks try a baking soda blend: Mix lemon juice and baking soda to create a paste that can be rubbed over any streaks to help lift the color. For too much color bathe in baby oil: If your tan turns out to be a lot darker than you were hoping, drench your skin in baby oil, and leave it on for 10 minutes. This causes the top layer of color to loosen and lift, leaving your skin less “tan” than it initially appeared. Maintain your tan. Use moisturizer every day. Start over. When your sunless tan fades, always exfoliate all remnants before reapplying.
Summer has arrived, and baby, it’s hot outside! Everywhere, dresses sans sleeves and straps are beckoning, but are your neck, chest and arms ready for the big reveal? Here is a complete ‘say-yes-to-the-strapless dress’ skin care guide in just five easy steps: Get rid of rough spots. You may have perfectly sculpted arms, but it’s all for naught if your elbows and hands are scaly. Start in the shower with daily bamboo exfoliant, a gentle micro-scrub that lifts off old layers and leaves skin baby-soft. Attention au décolletage! This highly exposed area of the body has thinner skin and is susceptible to sagging. Give it a tightening, toning and hydrating mini-workout with neck and chest anti-gravity cream and feel the difference instantly! Circulate! Did you know that improving the body’s natural circulation can give you a more toned and sculpted appearance? Get ready to bear arms by using smooth and firm body sculpting cream in conjunction with the simple self-massage techniques demonstrated in this video. Don’t forget hands: Top it all off with the nourishing and vitamin-rich simply perfect hand cream to leave dry hands and ragged cuticles beautifully hydrated. Now that you’re ready for your day in the sun, don’t forget solar defense. Try ageless protection SPF 30, a non-greasy formula that keeps skin looking youthful, and can even be applied over makeup.
In 2011, longtime friends Dr. Janet Denlinger and Morgan Hare unveiled eraclea®, an innovative line of skin care products that they felt confident in using on their own skin. Janet’s experience as the cofounder of a biotech research company paired with Morgan’s background in medical and cosmetic marketing allowed the duo to raise the bar in skin care with a luxurious and effective line of products containing HylaFusion® – a patented ingredient that acts as a “second skin” delivering hyaluronic acid to moisturize and hydrate skin. They met 40 years ago in Boston as next door neighbors and have evolved from dear friends to business partners. In celebration of this milestone, they’ve shared a glimpse into what it’s like to go into business with a friend and their view of the beauty industry over the past four decades. What’s the story of how you came up with the name?Morgan: Janet owns a home in St.Tropez and many of our favorite memories have happened there. We were enjoying the surroundings one day and Janet shared that the ancient Greek name for St. Tropezis ‘Heraclea.” We didn’t like the ‘H’ and some Europeans have a hard time with words that start with an ‘H’, so we removed the ‘H’ and ‘eraclea’ was born. My husband, Andy, commented that we were ushering in a ‘new era in skincare,’ which we chose as a tagline and upon trademarking the name learned that there is also a town in Italy named Eraclea, known for producing chocolate. What is it like to go from friends to business partners?Janet: I’ve watched Morgan make decisions for all of these years, and that is what helps me to trust her. We both have a lot of integrity and want to do the right thing. We don’t keep secrets or hold things back. We agree on 99% of things. It wouldn’t be fun to be in business with someone you disagreed with. What are your tips for going into business with a friend?Janet: Make sure the friend has a good support system at home.Morgan: Make sure the friend works hard.Janet: Know how you are going to communicate.Morgan: Know how long you what to do this and your ultimate goals. Speaking of your ultimate goals, what are your plans now that you’ve launched eraclea? Janet: We’ve been lucky in life and have both wanted to give back. So, in addition to our work with eraclea, we helped found the AiRS Foundation.Morgan: It’s a non-profit dedicated to providing breast reconstruction, after mastectomy, to women who cannot afford this procedure. We held our Dallas launch earlier this year and are currently working on spreading our message to New York and LA markets later this year. What beauty trends have you seen during your four decades of friendship?Morgan: 40 years ago people didn’t think about skincare until they were 35, and weren’t concerned with wrinkles after 60. Now everything starts in your 20s, whether it’s a skin care routine or starting laser and Botox® as preventative methods. Consumers are so much savvier now and are so interested in the science behind a product.Janet: If you can dream it, you can have it. Face yoga is something I practice often, and if you are conscious of your “elevens” (the two wrinkles between the eyes), you can practice face yoga to be more mindful of the muscles you use. If you have a stressful day, you will have to do a little more face yoga. It is all about paying attention to your skin. For example, if you laser away skin spots, you must use sunscreen to prevent them from coming back. What is your favorite eraclea product?Janet: I love to scrub so that’s an easy one – the daily bamboo exfoliant.Morgan: I can’t get enough moisture and vitamins so the intensive repair and protect serum/vitamin C is my go-to.