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Skin Renewal Series - The Case for ExfoliationHealthy skin has a natural cycle of renewal, which begins with fresh new cells formed at the lower levels of the skin (the epidermis) and proceeds with their migrating upwards to the stratum corneum, or surface layer. As these cells move upwards through the layers of the skin, they progressively morph into different...

Dry skin is an incredibly common complaint, especially during the cold dry winter months. The first thing people do when their skin feels “dry” is slather on a moisturizer, only to have the skin feel just as dry or even DRIER as soon as the moisturizer is washed off. Why? Because dry skin isn’t a topical issue - it’s a...

The Truth is …. our bodies are made up of the food we eat! While that may seem obvious, we rarely take this into consideration before we consume a meal. The fact is, what we eat ends up as our blood, bones, tissues, and organs. And, that of course, includes the skin. Like it or not, what we eat has...

Conventional wisdom has programmed us into believing that eating fat-dense foods and cholesterol is not a good idea. Nonetheless, from a biochemical perspective, when eaten unprocessed, these dietary substances are essential, quite healthy and should be enjoyed, not shunned. Cholesterol plays a key role in the production of Vitamin D and youth and fertility hormones. And, dietary fats are important...

“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.” ― Abraham Lincoln Life happens and whether we think an event is shit or shift, it’s only our perception and perspective. While it may seem obvious that an event, experience or circumstance is negative, there’s ALWAYS something positive we can focus on IF WE CHOOSE!...

Don’t like beets? You’re not alone; the Food Network reported beets in their Top 5 Most Disliked Vegetables list along with eggplants, turnips, peppers and broccoli. And, according to the website blog.anytimefitness.com, the fibery, nutritionally-dense root is second only to the dreaded Brussel-sprout as the world's least popular vegetable. I'm not sure why that is, despite their unfortunate reputation as...

Skin health is more than skin deep and almost all dermatological issues from accelerated aging to autoimmunity have their roots in the internal biochemistry of the body. On the other hand, a radiant countenance and a glowing complexion are not only signs of attraction and beauty, but are also a deeper reflection of overall health and well-being. The skin is...

Unlocking the Hidden Potential: Know The Remarkable Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid While it’s all the rage these days in the world of skin care, pharmacists and other health care professionals have known about the multiple health benefits of hyaluronic acid (HA) including its relevance for wound healing, bone building and eye health for decades.   First discovered in 1936, the molecule...

Skin conditions can be a real bummer. And, to make matters worse, the topical products we rely on to treat these conditions, rarely do. That's because, like the liver, kidney, spleen, intestine and other bodily systems, the skin is a fully fledged organ and while it appears to be located on the outside, it's deeper layers are actually part of...

Despite our national obsession with beauty products promising to restore moisture to your dry, aging skin, the truth is most do little to change the condition of the skin. Americans spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually on a wide variety of creams and lotions with the hope of restoring moisture to their skin. Even the most expensive and perhaps...