more about: skin

May 18, 2011 at 6:12PM | Simple Tip

Which Sunscreen is Right for You?

Though you no doubt wear sunscreen year-round (right?), it’s especially important to wear it during the spring and summer when you’re spending more time outside. But how do you know which one is best for your skin? The key might be in the active ingredients.

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Keep reading to find out the difference between the two most common active ingredients in sunscreen.

 

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May 9, 2011 at 3:00PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Bronzer Tips From a Celebrity Makeup Artist

The minute summer is here, all I wish for is glowing bronzed skin. Of course, I’m not about to lay out because I still want healthy skin. My weapon of choice: bronzer. My only issue is how to apply it so it looks natural. Do you have that same problem?  Well last week I met Celebrity Makeup Artist Brett Freedman at an Elizabeth Arden press event, where he shared his insider tips on how to apply bronzer and what you should look for when shopping. Here’s what he had to say…

 

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April 11, 2011 at 3:00PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

How I’m Preparing My Skin for Summer

With these ever-changing temperatures, my face is starting to get a little weathered. Is yours as well? I found two treatments—an every-day and a nighttime routine—that have kept my skin glowing, soft, and clear.

 

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April 5, 2011 at 4:30PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

The Latest Hand Lotion We Love

Recently, one of our favorite brands launched a super hydrating hand lotion I love to flaunt. 

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March 30, 2011 at 12:42PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

The Secret to Getting A Flawless Complexion

One of my biggest pet peeves with makeup, is making sure that everything is blended seamlessly. From my tinted moisturizer to blush, everything works better together when there are no apparent distinctions. Make up artists, magazines and blogs have been raving out this little secret–and I, of course, had to share it with you!

 

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March 22, 2011 at 1:15PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Eat Your Way To Beautiful Skin

Have you ever thought that your biggest skin battles could be solved by adjusting what you’re digesting? Written by a dermatologist who admits to barely knowing how to cook, Dr. Wu’s book on the how-to of consuming the right foods for every skin problem–from acne to wrinkles–has become one of my recent favorites.

 

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March 11, 2011 at 9:14AM | Alexandra Gonzalez

A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions (Part 2)

Part two has arrived! As promised earlier this week, here are the rest of the questions that Dr. Joel Schlessinger answered for us. This portion focuses on wrinkles, acne and sunspots. 

 

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March 7, 2011 at 4:00PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions (Part 1)

A few weeks ago I asked all of you to write in and share your most pressing questions for a dermatologist. Your comments were great! Since I want to get as many answers as possible, the responses have been split up into two parts. This first section focuses on sunscreens and moisturizers. Enjoy!

 

 

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January 31, 2011 at 4:14PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

What’s Your Most Pressing Question for a Dermatologist?

If you had five minutes with a dermatolgist, what would be your first question?

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January 14, 2011 at 2:25PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

A Quick (Beauty) Recipe

We all can agree that there isn’t always 30 minutes or an hour to take out of your day to go to a spa and get a relaxing facial. Sometimes making the time is more stressful, than not going. Yet, don’t you still want to treat yourself for even just a few relaxing minutes?

 

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