Oddly enough, there is currently no consensus on whether sunscreens prevent skin cancer. The FDA’s 2007 draft sunscreen safety regulations say: “FDA is not aware of data demonstrating that sunscreen use alone helps prevent skin cancer.”

During the winter time, indoor heating can cause our skin to become dull and thick. As the temperature warms and gets more humid, we need to adjust our skincare routine. Don’t Forget to Exfoliate You should be exfoliating all year round. Summer is the time you really need to exfoliate. Exfoliation removes the outer accumulation of dead [...]

There are lots of little things we can do and small changes we can make to help improve our skin, our health and the environment. Here are some tips to help “green” your beauty routine: Conventional facial cleansers are often formulated with harmful ingredients like sulfates, parabens, triclosan, and fragrance. Try switching to a natural face [...]

Exfoliating your skin regularly is important to help remove excess dirt, dead skin, and oils to rejuvenate your skin. Homemade scrubs can be every bit as effective as store-bought products but without the nasty chemicals and preservatives. A scrub made with brown sugar is great to help remove dead skin, and olive oil will soothe the [...]