We know vitamins are good for us, evidenced by that multivitamin some of us take every day! But how much do vitamins impact our skin? Do vitamins help give us younger-looking skin? Let’s take a look at vitamin E. Vitamin E is a vital nutrient, and using vitamin E for skincare may be one of […]
When it comes to anti-aging skincare, you can’t go far without hearing about Vitamin A. Vitamin A is the first vitamin approved by the FDA as an anti-wrinkle agent. It is a powerhouse for preventing and reversing premature signs of aging. There is a lot to know about Vitamin A, so let’s look at a […]
Wrinkles and sagging skin aren’t the only indicators of aging. As we get older, our faces tend to square off, becoming wider at the jawline. Gone are the heart-shaped faces of our youth — or are they? Enter botox. Jawline botox, to be precise. One of the off-label — but commonly performed — uses of […]
May is National Asparagus Month! We know what you’re thinking — this is something to celebrate? Yes! Asparagus is a humble nutrient powerhouse that packs anti-aging properties in every bite. History tells us that asparagus has been celebrated for quite some time. Ancient Egyptians considered it a sacred food, used it as medicine, offered it […]
We all know we should ditch the soda and drink water instead. But water isn’t the only healthy option! There are other beverages that are not only healthy, but can also give our skin an anti-aging boost. Read on for tips to drink your way to more youthful skin. 3 Healthy DIY Anti-Aging Juices A […]
Is your skin sun-damaged, discolored, wrinkled, or tired-looking? A platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment may be just what you need to get your glow back. What is PRP? Blood is made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part is plasma, and the solid parts are red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Platelets are […]
Do you know the official state tree of Hawaii? It’s the candlenut tree, or in Hawaiian, kukui tree. (Kukui means “enlightenment” in Hawaiian.) Early Polynesian settlers first brought the kukui tree to Hawaii and Hawaiians have been using it for centuries for religious, health, and beauty purposes. But in recent years, kukui oil has become […]
During the holiday season, it seems we are surrounded by sweet treats. Cookies and brownies at work parties or social gatherings. Pies and cakes at Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. And for some people, constant snacking on all that leftover Halloween candy! The last few months of the year can be brutal for those trying to […]
In June of 2015, the FDA approved a dermal filler (Radiesse) for a previously off-label use: injection into the hands. In May of 2018, they approved another (Restylane Lyft). The FDA is finally catching up with what many doctors and aestheticians have been doing for years — using fillers to make aging hands look plumper […]
(Sea) Vegetables are Good For You Sure, Mom always told us to eat our vegetables — but perhaps we didn’t realize this applied to sea vegetables, too. Seaweed is highly nutritious, with some people going so far as to label it a superfood. When eaten, it provides concentrated doses of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, […]
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