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According to researchers,
there's a magic number—and it's 40 percent. In a slightly
hilarious study, scientists from the University of Leeds found that
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The reproductive
organ long lauded for its richness in protein and iron may just be
the next trend in beauty. We’ve heard of ancient rituals
where people eat placenta after a birth. (Tastes like chicken? We
bet not.) And the moms in our office can certainly… Read More »
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Many people pay a handsome price for skincare that is nothing more than a common base cleanser with fragrance added. There are no therapeutic benefits, and yet most men and women do not understand the science behind truly beneficial skincare. Three years ago…
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Last Thursday, NIA 24 hosted an event at Bloomingdale's to show off their awesome niacin-infused line. While NIA-lovers were testing products, I asked Dr. Ariel Ostad, a New York City dermatologist, to share the most important thing he tells his patients about skincare. And no, it's not sunscreen (although that is important!). Find out what he said after the jump. Read More »
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Eczema and psoriasis are common non-contagious skin disorders. Eczema, medically called "atopic dermatitis" is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder that affects more than 35 million people in the United States. This skin disorder often times occurs in people who suffer from asthma and hay… Read More »
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It might sound weird, but it's totally true: even if you have super oily skin, you should still use moisturizer.
I wish I had known this as a teenager. I, of course, had super-oily, acne prone skin and I never touched moisturizer because I was sure it would break me out more. Instead I just applied every acne product I could find and tried to dry my skin out as much as possible. Sound familiar?
The reason this doesn't work is that your skin needs some moisture and if it gets too dry, it will produce more oil to make up for it. So by drying out your skin and not adding moisture, you're actually making it oilier! (As if the world wasn't cruel enough already.)
Now, the trick is to find the right moisturizer for your oily or acne-prone skin. TotalBeauty.com readers have a few suggestions:
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Sadly, subtle signs of aging can show up as early as your late 20s, but there are easy ways to keep your skin soft, radiant, and wrinkle free (no needles required). Me? I like to add skin-boosting foods to my diet because a) it’s cheaper than loading up on a zillion products, b) there…
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My grandfather drank aloe vera every day to heal his stomach ulcer. He lived in South Florida where it was readily available to him by walking out to his garden. It took a year or so to heal but no more ulcer! The healing… Read More »
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