Does holiday stress have you feeling sleep deprived and sluggish? Of course you know that adequate sleep, staying well hydrated (with water or herbal teas, not soda), and a healthy lifestyle are some of the essentials for well-being. But life

  What is your skin type and why does that matter? The skin you are born with dictates how much oil your skin will produce and the size of your pores, but many other factors influence your adult skin.  There are the

  Thinking about some DIY skin care gifts this holiday season? Salt and sugar scrubs can be deliciously easy; most ingredients you may already have around the house. The bonus to making them yourself is leaving out the unpleasant preservatives/chemicals/mysterious “fragrances”

  Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week? It's such a wonderful time to take stock of our blessings. Our fast pace and hectic lifestyles take charge for most of the year, and the holiday season often exacerbates our stresses.  This

what causes dark spots (hyperpigmentation)? Dark spots can result from hormonal changes, pregnancy, acne and other inflammatory changes. One of the leading causes of dark spots is direct exposure to the sun. Whatever the instigating factor, dark spots occur when cells secrete the