Drink Lots Of Water: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge
Your body needs water. Your skin needs water. Drink water. It really is that important. While water alone can’t keep skin healthy — enough sleep, good nutrition, plus a good skincare regimen that includes proper cleansing, a moisturizer to prevent water loss (you’re seeing how important it is to prevent water loss, yes?) and strengthen the […]
Wash Your Face Before Going To Bed
…unless you want dirt and bacteria to build up at night. You brush your teeth at the end of the day because they’ve been exposed to food and bacteria. Now ask yourself: what has your skin been exposed to? Most of your skin spent the day protected from the elements (and general grossness) under clothing. But your […]
Your Vitamins Or Meds Could Be Causing Your Skin Problems
Your Medication Is Important, But Could Be Affecting Your Skin A surprising variety of medications can cause acne, hyperpigmentation, and even skin sensitivity. Some vitamins and drugs known to be… …Acnegenic: T3 and T4 hormone supplements Vitamin B12 (alone or in multivitamins) Certain hair growth supplements Some neurologic medications and anti-depressants …Photosensitizers (can make skin […]
Your Sweat Acne Could Be A Fungal Condition
“My work-out buddy! Great way to fight against post work-out #sweat #acne @vmvhypoallergenics id #monolaurin gel #vmv #vmvhypoallergenics #sweatacne #antibacterial #antifungal #antiacne #hypoallergenic #pimples #health #wellness #skin #skincare #pilates #absworkout” via @annaanastacio You want to work out, not break out. There are many types of acne… …and knowing which acne you have can make a […]
How To Choose The Right Toner
a) What are your skin concerns? b) Choose your toner. It’s that simple. What tends to be more complicated: figuring out if you need a toner at all, and choosing a toner if you’re pregnant. Do I need a toner? Toning removes deeper-seated grime (why you still see some gunk on your cotton ball after […]
Your Skin Wants You To Exercise Daily: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge
“Post #bootcamp…I swear my #espresso’s smiling at me 🙂 #workout 145, day 144, 2016. #dailyexercise #dailyworkouts #hiit #fitness #health #happiness #pourmeasmile” via @LauraAtVMV Work out daily. Not 3x-a-week, not 4x…but every day. Why? Most of us lead sedentary lives, with hours and hours of inactivity in front of a computer or binge watching a current TV […]
Your Skin Wants You To EAT Your Antioxidants
“Dinner in the sunshine. Natural fiber place mats, retro tin camping plates, spinach soup, lotsa veggies, grilled fish. #healthyeats #eatarainbow” via @LauraAtVMV It’s not just what you stop eating — great skin comes from what you DO eat. The junk is gone, yay for you! Now what? First, let’s over-emphasize how thankful your skin is […]
Junk Food Is Junk For Your Skin
It’s called “junk” for good reason. Dump the junk. NO MORE JUNK FOOD. Get rid of it, don’t shop for it, don’t store it. Unless that isn’t clear yet: while you can lessen some less-than-healthy foods, junk food does your body, brain, and skin ZERO favors, period, and needs to not have a role in your life. At […]
Keep Your Sunscreen Next To Your Toothpaste: 30-Day Healthy Skin Challenge
Repeat to self: sunscreen every day, all year round. Sunscreen is a daily necessity. This may be the single most important skin tip you ever learn: wear sunscreen every single day, whether you’re spending the day indoors or outdoors, and all year round. Like brushing your teeth…just do it every day. Sunscreen is arguably the […]