Does this scenario sound familiar? You reach into your purse (or pocket) and realize you forgot the very product you never leave home without: your lip balm! How will you survive the day — or even the hour — without it?! For those of us with dry lips, we’d love to not need our lip balm. But … [Read more...]
Essential Skin Care Tips for Men: How to Treat Dry Skin
Men, how often do you think about skin care? Usually, not until it’s too late. Most men only think about skin care when there’s a problem, and often, that problem started with dry skin. Why is dry skin so prevalent among men? Because most men forget to moisturize. And advertising doesn’t help. … [Read more...]
Are Facial Scrubs Good for You? Here’s What Really Happens When You Exfoliate Your Skin
Want to revive dull skin, remove impurities, and minimize your pores – all with one simple product? Of course you do! But contrary to what advertising claims, those aren’t the real effects of exfoliators and scrubs.Exfoliators in almost every product line boast of how they banish dead skin, dirt, … [Read more...]
Moisturizer vs Lotion: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Use?
Do you know what’s in your moisturizers? What are you really putting on your skin? It’s easy to grab a product that boasts the ability to leave your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed, but knowing the specifics about lotion and cream could make the difference in the health of your skin. Types … [Read more...]
What Is Seborrhea? Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat It
Does your skin change with the seasons? As the weather changes, our skin often experiences some irritations as it tries to adjust. We produce more oil, react differently to products, and often see flare-ups of conditions we've had before. So, if you're noticing some red, itchy patches of skin this … [Read more...]
How to Exfoliate Your Skin Without Drying it Out
Out with the old, in with the new. We update our wardrobes, switch decorations, and spruce up our lawns, casting out the worn and drab for something bright and fresh. Turns out your skin needs a refresher too - and it comes as easy as exfoliation. How Exfoliation Works Exfoliation simply removes … [Read more...]
Itchy, Flaky Scalp? It May Be More than Just Dandruff
We’ve all be there – the itchy scalp, the white flakes. It must be dandruff, right? But what if the dandruff shampoo doesn’t work? When the shampoos fail, we usually assume we have a bad case of a dry scalp. However, there may be something else going on. If you’re using a dandruff shampoo, yet the … [Read more...]
How to Treat Cracked Feet for Soft, Smooth Heels
Everyone hates having dry, cracked feet and understandably so – it’s uncomfortable and sometimes unsightly. Fortunately, this is a problem you can fix! With a little intentionality, this thick skin can be a frustration of the past. What Causes Dry Cracked Feet? Enjoy going barefoot? Your feet may … [Read more...]
Best Skin Care Products for Winter
If there’s one thing last year’s winter taught us – or reminded us – it’s that Dallas weather is completely unpredictable. According to the National Weather Service, we had more freezes than any other winter in the last 30 years. The winter months are particularly hard on the skin, and not just … [Read more...]
Tips for Preventing Dry Hands
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night because you feel a burning, stinging or itching sensation on your hands? Or maybe you have chapping, cracking or fissures on your fingers or palms? These kinds of skin conditions (See: How to Exfoliate Your Skin Without Drying it Out) are caused … [Read more...]
