Blue light (AKA high energy visible light – HEVL) is all around us. These days, we use our computers for everything: we use them to take notes in class, do research for term papers, take tests online, and for anyone with a desk job, that’s about 35 hours per week in front of a computer. […]
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How Pollution Affects Your Skin (& What to Do About It)
Ah, the hustle and bustle of urban life. It’s exciting, there’s always something to do, and you can easily find any food you might be craving (donut burgers, anyone?). But every good thing has its drawbacks too, and our main beef with big cities is massive amounts of pollution. We all know pollution wreaks havoc […]
3 Foods to Help You Detox
Let’s be honest with ourselves. We consume a lot of metaphorical garbage: processed sandwich meat with questionable origins, sugar-infused energy drinks that decompose your teeth faster than you can say “root canal,” and of course the occasional deep-fried doughnut. Ready for a change? Ready to detoxify your body? Here are three super-foods to help you do just that. […]
Post-Sunburn Remorse: The Solution
We all have regrets. Maybe it’s the half dozen donuts you downed on your coffee break. Perhaps it’s choosing to major in English literature your freshman year in college instead of going into the business school like everyone else. Or maybe it’s forgetting to put sunscreen on your shoulders before going body surfing at the […]
Don’t Let Bacne Hold You Back
Summertime is officially upon us! That usually means a break from school, icy treats, flip flops, and of course swim suits. However, summer apparel (like swim suits and tank tops) can be distressing for some people who struggle with body acne. In teens, chest acne and back acne (bacne) are incredibly common, and they can be […]
It’s Time to Rethink Fats
This report from BBC News debunks some old myths about eggs, namely the issue of cholesterol. For years, people have been avoiding eggs because they’re watching their cholesterol. However, eating saturated fats has a much stronger negative impact on cholesterol than eating eggs does. This is because eggs are high in GOOD fat, not saturated […]
Is Your Moisturizer a Frenemy or True BFF?
There are two types of moisturizers out there: a frenemy moisturizer and a true BFF moisturizer. Here’s a brief overview on how these types of moisturizers are different and how to spot the true BFFs that will support your skin in the long run. Frenemy Moisturizers Like the name implies, a frenemy is someone who pretends to be […]
Why Your Skin Needs Some ZZZ’s
Beauty Rest. If you think it’s just some old wives’ tale, you are sorely mistaken. Getting a decent amount of sleep (we’re talkin’ 8 hours, folks) can do wonders for your skin, let alone your overall heath, well-being, and happiness. Take a clue from Benjamin Franklin who is quoted as saying, “Early to bed and […]
5 Foods for Healthy, Hydrated Skin
We all know how important it is to take special care of your skin by applying sunscreen and cleansing regularly, but what about what’s on your plate? Your skin is what you eat, so let’s talk about nourishing the skin from the inside out! Watermelon: This juicy treat is mostly water, so chow down for […]
Proper Protection in Your Skincare Routine
The three key at-home skin care principles should be: Calibrated Cleansing, Vital Vitamins, and Proper Protection. Today we will focus on Proper Protection. Proper Protection? It should be a no-brainer, yet most people still believe that daily sunscreen is the least important of the products to be purchased. In reality, sunscreens are the first line of treatment in hyperpigmentation and […]