Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: After Cancer Battle

Post Traumatic Stress PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is most often associated with the horrific experiences of our military personnel, but in actuality it’s an anxiety disorder that applies to many other circumstances as well. As you may have guessed, one of these is Post Traumatic Stress affecting those with cancer. According to a report cited by cancer.net, Post Traumatic … Read more

Hands: The Most Visible Signs Of Aging

Just as there are some people who can seemingly eat anything without gaining a pound, there are those whose genetics allow them to maintain a youthful appearance well past the point that Father Time’s inevitable presence usually begin to materialize. Our hands are one of the first indicators of the aging process. Regardless of genes however, … Read more

Sun Damage: What Exactly Is It?

sun damage and their permanent effects

You may have heard the words “ sun damage,”  “skin damage” or “sun skin damage” before, and you certainly have if you’re a regular reader of this blog. But exactly what is sun damage? It’s actually a general term used to cover any number of afflictions we’re all subject to with short and long-term exposure … Read more

Banana Peels May Be Key to Curing Skin Cancer

Banana Peels and Skin Cancer

Every once in awhile, you’ll come across a potential new medical advancement or treatment that’s surprising to hear or read about. This may be one of those times and it involves Banana Peels. Usually when you see an old banana peel lying around, it’s tough not to imagine one of those old Three Stooges type of sight … Read more

Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin

Best Sunscreen for sensitive skin

Not all skin is created equally. So we have tried to find the Best Sunscreen for you to chose from according to your body chemistry. There are some who have more sensitive skin than others, and others still who have skin that is vulnerable to allergies. It’s for those reasons that sunscreen and additional protective skin … Read more

Retinyl Palmitate and You: Imperfect Together?

woman looking somber

Occasionally throughout the years, controversies have arisen over things that were once thought to be good for you but possibly weren’t. (Perhaps you recall that squall over Red Dye #5.) Or over healthy ingredients that were thought to be extra good for you, but ultimately weren’t much different than comparable ingredients already in use. (Remember … Read more

Gommage: Cold Weather Skin Rejuvenator

woman outside in blustery weather

Time To Rejuvenate That Scaly Skin The blustery cold weather certainly takes a toll on our skin when spending anytime outdoors. Are you one of those people who likes to rid your face of those pesky, annoying dead skin cells as frequently and as quickly as possible?  We swear by Gommage exfoliation to rejuvenate and restore dry flakey … Read more