What Is Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer?
Basal Cell Carcinoma Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. It’s also the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Every year, millions of people learn that they have BCC. This skin cancer usually develops on skin that gets sun exposure, such as on the head, neck, or back […]
What Is Melanoma Skin Cancer?
Melanoma Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Allowed to grow, melanoma can spread quickly to other parts of the body. This can be deadly.There is good news. When found early, melanoma is highly treatable. You can find melanoma early by following this 3-step process: Learn the warning signs of melanoma. Look for […]
What Is Actinic Keratosis Skin Cancer?
Actinic Keratosis Skin Cancer An actinic keratosis (AK), also known as a solar keratosis, is a crusty, scaly growth caused by damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. You’ll often see the plural, “keratoses,” because there is seldom just one. AK is considered a precancer because if left alone, it could develop into a skin […]
Skin Health
The importance of keeping your skin healthy can’t be overemphasized. It’s the body’s first defense against disease and infection, and it protects your internal organs from injuries. It is, in fact, the largest organ in the body. The skin helps regulate body temperature and prevents excess fluid loss, and it also helps your body remove […]
Beauty Questions About Hydrating Dry Skin?
I received this short email recently from one of my readers: “My skin used to be so oily, I was always complaining about the shine. And now that I’m going through menopause, things have changed. It’s so dry that it feels like my face will crack! I’d like to get some oil back. Any ideas?” […]
Why Every Girl Not Giving Up It Skinny Jeans
Have you heard or read about the latest fashion-is-bad-for-your-health fiasco? Apparently, skinny jeans are the new health hazard especially if you squat in them. In case you missed it (and it was really hard to miss it, since it was ALL over the news), a 35-year-old skinny jean wearing woman in Australia was taken to […]
Skin Cancer Warning Signs And The Importance of Annual Screenings
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, probably making up more than half of all diagnosed cases of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). The incidence of skin cancer is rising dramatically in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma is the deadliest type of skin cancer, […]
The Secret Supermarket Skin Saver
I am always on the hunt for beauty secrets. I especially love learning about the beauty-enhancing rituals women use in countries other than the United States. Last year I started seeing a lot of articles in magazines and online touting the benefits of using oils on skin. Now, I know what you’re thinking because I […]
The Surprising Secret to Glowing Skin
As a product junkie I’ll admit that having great creams and cosmetics in your arsenal helps make stunning skin more attainable, but what I’ve learned is to get truly radiant skin you have to get green. Last year I began starting my day with a green smoothie for breakfast. Loading up on this concoction of […]
Why Using Sunscreen Is Not Enough
I look forward with anticipation to the warmer weather all year long, even more so when we have extreme seasons like we did this past winter. In the summertime I feel freer, happier and more at peace. While many will disagree that 80 degrees Fahrenheit is a comfortable temperature, it’s the perfect one for me. […]
Three Steps To Putting Your Skin First
As the fall season begins and the weather starts to change, it is the ideal time to take a closer look at your skin. As women, we are encouraged to care for our internal organs with yearly tests, but we often neglect to take equal care of our skin. In fact, there are just a […]
The Beauty Benefits of Papaya
“What is that mixture you are putting on my face?” I asked my aesthetician D as she slathered on a smooth mask during my facial. “It’s a papaya and yogurt mask,” said D. “The healing enzymes in papaya help exfoliate the dead skin and the yogurt is soothing”a good antiaging remedy.” According to D, papaya […]