Skin Care Insider

As women, it’s easy to blame problems on our hormones. They’re an easy scapegoat for everything from mood swings to weight gain to breakouts. And in many cases, hormones are a driving force in these issues. But many of us never stop to ask ourselves why this is – and what we can do about it. Yes, our hormones play important roles in our body. But in general, they should benefit our health, not harm it. Read More

You probably feel it every time you go to the store: The skincare aisles can be overwhelming. There are so many products, and even the ones that claim to do the same thing can be widely different. Do you need an oil or water based cleanser or a crème version? How often should you be exfoliating? At what age is an eye cream more a necessity than a luxury? And what exactly is toner? Read More

We talk a lot about avoiding UV radiation. It’s easy to appeal to vanity to convince people to avoid damage from the sun. After all, UV radiation ages the skin. It’s a major contributor to wrinkles, spots, and collagen loss. However, the most concerning thing about UV radiation is the threat of skin cancer. Concerns about appearance typically go out the window when we receive a cancer diagnosis. Read More