My dear friend, who is a teacher, recently asked me she could do about her dry hands in the winter. Obviously she is constantly washing her hands or using hand sanitizer, especially once cold and flu season hits. Our hands can suffer when we are trying to do the right thing and keep them clean! Avoiding the wash is not …
Melanoma: A Family Affair?
If you haven’t been scared by the idea of Melanoma yet, let me try to help. Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer. It has fewer successful treatments compared to other types of skin cancer, so if not caught early it’s much more deadly. About one in 50 Americans have a lifetime risk of being diagnosed. Risk factors …
At Least my Lips are Buxom
I haven’t done too many makeup reviews, but my quest to find the perfect lip gloss has led me to the Buxom promised land, and I had to share. Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish claims long lasting shine and color along with a plumping effect. It’s important to note that I am not a lipstick kind of girl. At …
Don’t Sweat It? Easy for you to say…
Sweating is a necessary bodily process, keeping our temperature regulated so we don’t overheat. But sometimes our body takes it a little too far, sweating even when we aren’t too hot. Hyperhidrosis (too much or inappropriate sweating) affects about 3% of us and can be a devastating condition. How do you know if you are suffering from hyperhidrosis? Ask yourself …
Baby, You’re So Sensitive!
I’ve resisted the urge to do a baby post for way too long. How about a quick run-down on what to expect with new-baby skin? First of all, isn’t it SOFT and wonderful? This is how our skin starts, before the onslaught of sun and elements and life in general. That newness also causes baby skin to be incredibly sensitive. …
