Skin Care

All your skincare and beauty problems answered. My daughter is nine years old and is required to attend school activities most of the time. I’ve noticed recently that her face is getting drier and darker. May I know, at her age now, is it advisable for her to apply moisturizer or sunblock everyday? If not, when is the best time for her to start? – Teresa Product trainer Regenn Lee says that external aggressors such as pollution and the harshness of the

Ask a Scientist: Why Does Stress Make Me Break Out? The Scientist: Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D., a neuroscientist working in the skincare industry The Answer: Your body is wired for “fight or flight.” When our caveman ancestors encountered danger, a flood of stress hormones prepped their bodies to do battle or hightail it to safety. The same neurochemistry is at work today, but you can’t run away from an angry boss—or punch her in the face—so the stress hormones go at their business

The Best (and Worst) States for Skin in America For younger-looking skin, consider moving to Minnesota, Hawaii and New York. Our Skin Age Quiz, taken by 28,000 women, found statistically significant differences in skin age from state to state. The quiz examines how factors like lifestyle, habits, genetics, nutrition and stress levels affect the look of your skin, using a proprietary algorithm to determine the results. In the grand beauty-scheme, most of the nation’s skin looks a tad older than its age, but the

Treat chapped lips and avoid “lip balm addiction” with these insider tips. While the dry air of winter is usually to blame for chapped lips, there are a number of contributors (such as excess licking habits or sun exposure) to a parched pout. Our lips generally have a thin, oily film on the surface that provides natural protection against moisture loss. When factors strip that level of protection, lips lose moisture and become chapped. Thankfully, there are many steps you can take

Dermatologists say hot baths are bad for your skin, but that won’t stop us when it’s 10 degrees outside. Here’s how to make a bath a skin-safe ritual. Few things feel as cozy and comforting as a warm soak in the tub. The deep relaxation helps ease muscle tension, headaches and cramps, whether you’ve been sitting at a desk all day or standing on your feet. And on a psychological level, the experience transports us to a safe place. “Taking a

Ask a Scientist: Does Washing My Hands in Hot Water Cause Dry Skin? The Scientist: Susan Stuart, M.D., a dermatologist in La Jolla, California The Answer: Though it may seem like a more effective way to wash your hands, scrubbing up with hot water doesn’t do your skin any favors, especially during the brutal winter months. Because cold air doesn’t hold humidity well, it’s very dry and leaches moisture out of your skin—especially those parts that are most often exposed

These moisture-infusing machines do much more than help you breathe easy. You break out the humidifier whenever you’re so stuffed up you can’t breathe. But does this steamy invention provide some beauty benefits as well? Turns out, yes. Although chances are you reach for your favorite moisturizer when your skin feels parched, humidifiers also help your skin stay hydrated and supple. “In the winter time when the air is colder and drier, skin can’t hold onto as much moisture as it can with

Say Goodbye to Wrinkles with Jan Marini’s Award-winning Age Intervention Retinol Plus as Seen on the Today Show!  For more information about this product, please call us at 831-373-2273.  

When it comes to mixing up your own creams, scrubs and cleansers, there are a few that—for your skin’s sake—should be left to the professionals. The DIY movement is amazing for many reasons. Making something with your own hands feels good and gives you an appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in making other products. In the best cases, when you create a genius product that all your friends want (we’ve mixed up a few great DIY skin recipes here)