Skin Care Insider

New research shows how to clean your skin to keep your whole body healthy

You probably know that your body's first line of defense against infection is your skin. Your skin is tremendously important for blocking invaders and keeping your immune system from working overtime. That's why having healthy skin matters so much — and why researchers are always trying to learn more about how it functions. In fact, new research has uncovered an interesting twist in how our skin cells work that may have a significant impact on how we treat skin cancer or other skin infections.

A surprising cause of acne, psoriasis, rosacea, and
other inflammatory skin conditions

If you're struggling with an inflammatory skin condition, such as acne, psoriasis, or rosacea, you've probably tried a number of different solutions, from topical creams to diet changes, to improve the problem. But did you know that there's another underlying lifestyle factor that may be contributing to these frustrating conditions?

The secret to aging well brings benefits no matter when you begin to use it

You probably know that one of the best ways to stay healthy as you age is to be physically active. But what if you've always led a sedentary lifestyle? It may seem like more trouble than it's worth to change your ways now. After all, what good can a few years of activity do when compared with a lifetime of inactivity? A new study shows that the answer is actually quite a bit of good!