skin care

Well, it’s definitely not the be-all-and-end-all of your grooming regimen, but it can aid in improving and maintaining your appearance for the long term. I like to compare the benefits of wearing eye cream to stretching; you don’t know the benefits of doing it daily until you wake up one morning and can’t tie your shoes! [...]

By Dr. Josh Zeichner for Men’s Life Today Aloe vera is a succulent, green plant that has been used for centuries as a home remedy for skin conditions. Its leaves contain a gelatinous liquid that’s been found help treat infections and burns. In addition, it contains sugars and amino acids that soothe the skin. The [...]

I had a friend ask me the other day… “are there any really good moisturizers for less than $60?” My answer… Of course there are! More often than not, we are all guilty of believing that if the product is expensive, it must be the best! But, although that may be true for “specific needs” grooming products (i.e [...]

It seems that no matter where you are this winter season, it’s really cold. So since we have to adjust to the winter weather, and not the other way around, let’s make sure that your grooming regimen can handle this cold and dry time of year! Hair – Conditioners help to replenish the natural oils in [...]

Green tea has been around for ages… But it wasn’t until a few years ago, that this small leaf began popping up in conversation.  Scientists everywhere have been recording thousands of hours of  research, related to the effects it has on the human body. Why? Because, green tea drinkers appear to have lower risk for a wide [...]

Here are a few ingredients to keep an eye out for that have been known to cause acne breakouts: Cocoa Butter Pigments and Dyes (Red in particular) Lanolin But, if you’re like me… you would want a simpler way to identify “what not” to use.  So here it is!   Try your best to stick with non-comedogenic ingredients.  [...]

We’ve all used, or at least heard of the company Vaseline… right?  For me, it was the first time I ever heard the words “Petroleum Jelly”.  I used this brand well into my teenage years, but as I got older I stopped.  I was in search of a better product, one that made my skin feel healthier and that [...]

I told you about this in July, and some of you have started to use it.  But, many more should…it works!  _____________________________________________/  Ok, so I believe that I am in good company when I say that I try to avoid shopping at all cost, unless I can do it on-line.  So just about two months ago, I [...]

I don’t have to tell you that moisturizing your skin is important. You already know that…right? After all, with so many elements out there (sun rays, cold temps., winds…) ready to damage your skin, you practically have to carry a tube of moisturizer in your gym bag. So here is one that you can try.  Believe [...]

You know, all this week I’ve noticed a trend with my clients.  Most of them seemed to feel that their skin produced enough moisture on their faces to not require a face moisturizer.  However, I noticed that almost all of them dealt with sensitive and…DRY skin, after they’ve shaved. Now, there are many reasons for dry skin; genetics, dry climates, environmental pollutants, and even [...]