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Research on the best foods for healthy skin is still limited. However, foods rich in antioxidants seem to have a protective effect for skin. Foods rich in antioxidants are usually found in fruits and vegetables.

According to Lawrence E. Gibson, MD, a dermatologist from MayoClinic, some fruits and vegetables are good for skin health, including carrots, apricots, oranges, blueberries, spinach and other green leaf vegetables, tomatoes, beans, peas and other legumes, and fish, particularly salmon. (more…)

First things first: what is the cosmetic surgery technique known as microderm abrasion? Simply put, it is a non-invasive procedure that is used to relieve various skin problems. It can also be used to stimulate new cell production which results in much tighter skin especially when used with a skin firming lotion. (more…)

All of us are prone to getting acne at some stage of our lives, especially during puberty. Acne is usually a result of over stimulated hormonal activity which cases the oil producing glands, or the sebaceous glands to produce more oil than necessary. This oil, whose purpose is to keep the skin moist, then combines with the dead skin cells, which are constantly being shed by the upper layer of our skin, to block the skin pores. Blocked or clogged skin pores, which are visible in the form of blackheads or whiteheads, can become inflamed and form lesions which we commonly call acne. (more…)

There are tons of cures for acne on the market.

A quick trip to your local drug store or discount store will result in aisles packed with lotions, washes, creams, and potions that will work to rid your face of embarrassing blemishes and ensure you body’s largest organ is healthy and gorgeous. (more…)

Acne is a universal problem. Contrary to what most teenagers (and even some adult acne sufferers) might believe, it is not a symptom of poor facial hygiene. While nearly everyone suffers from and are eager to get rid of acne, a surprising number of the sufferers lack the basic information in order to help them deal with the problem in a rational manner. Which is why, the field of acne cure is filled with myths, falsehoods and much more. (more…)