When it comes to hair loss, everyone is looking for a culprit. Is it because you’re too stressed? Not eating enough? Or just getting old? The truth is that both male and female hair loss is often caused by a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (otherwise known as DHT). DHT is a...
Cellulite: Most Have It, Few Want It
As young girls reach puberty, they will experience what may seem like an endless amount of body changes. Among those changes is one often dreaded skin development: Cellulite. Cellulite is a term often thrown around by adolescent girls and adult women when talking about the puckered skin on their thighs...
Red Lips, A Flawless Complexion, and Maybe Some Glitter: Makeup and Your Skin
After grueling all-nighters fueled by sugary drinks and fried goodies, I can’t help but be ever-so-grateful for the bustling makeup industry and all it has to offer to transform my dark-circle and acne prone complexion into one that is fresh and bright. With each foundation application though, I begin to...
Winter Blues: How the Cold Affects Your Skin
With the colder weather comes cozy nights by the fireplace, adorable skating dates, and warm hot cocoa, but the winter season also often leaves many of us fighting the resulting downside of drier skin. However, it’s easy to confuse dryness with dehydration, two very different skin concerns. Dryness and dehydration...
From Wine to Water: The Downside of a Boozy Holiday Season
From some rum-infused eggnog on Christmas morning, to the oh-so-sweet taste of champagne on New Year’s Eve, the holiday season is often not complete without some booze to go along with it. When we think about alcohol, we often immediately hone in on its effect on our weight, our liver,...
Bright Lights, Big Cities: The Truth about the Environment and Your Skin
When considering moving to the city, we often wonder whether we will fit the world of bustling crowds and bright lights. What we don’t often think about though, is how city living may affect our health; specifically our skin. The environment you live in can greatly influence your skin health,...