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For as much time as most of us spend on our facial skin (critiquing it, finding ways to make it look younger, investing time in it each day with our skincare routines), we all but ignore our skin everywhere else. That is, we ignore it until a problem pops up that we can’t overlook. For all too many of us, that problem is body acne.You’ve probably heard the term “bacne,” but truth be told, pimples can pop up anywhere on your body, and they’re neve...

Caring for your skin is essential, yet many do not know where to begin. The sound of a skin care routine sounds far-fetched, and the idea of putting one together seems impossible. But it does not have to be so complicated. A good starting point is determining where you could use the most healing, softening, or firming. Some individuals’ skin care routines feature numerous products, from body polishes to facial toners, lip masks, and antioxid...

It’s peak summertime which means it’s the perfect time of year for strappy sundresses, short-sleeved tops, and lounging out on the beach in your favorite bathing suit. While you may not have the time to stretch out in the sun for hours to develop a natural glowing tan, thankfully, faking it is easier than ever. Plus, spending too much time tanning in the sun doesn’t do our skin any favors in the long run (hello, premature aging!)No longer d...

It’s easy to consume a lot of dairy. We drink milk with our coffee, enjoy yogurt for breakfast, and where do we even start when it comes to cheese? Yet, it’s common knowledge that while dairy tastes delicious, it isn’t great for our skin. Whether our skin suffers from redness, eczema, and most commonly, acne, it seems that dairy has a lot to answer for. The current evidence that dairy plays a significant role in developing these skin...

Consumer choice is a tremendous thing. It’s always important to know what you’re buying, especially when it’s something that could affect your health like skin care products. That’s why I’m in full support of the growing movement toward more honest and clearer labeling so that when shopping for skin care products, we can truly see what we’re putting on our skin.There’s one tricky part, though: labels have become so flooded with terms like “anti-t...