Chlorine is widely used as an agent that can kill many waterborne germs and parasites. So it is used both in the water supplied to our homes and in swimming pools. Though the amount of chlorine that comes to us in the piped water does not cause any irritation, the chlorinated water in the swimming […]
This statement is false. The truth behind wrinkles lies in the loss of collagen and elastin which gives our skin firmness. As we age, production of new skin tissue and cells are slower. When those skin cells are damaged, it can cause wrinkles and fine lines. Children can have dry skin and not have wrinkles, […]
Your body weight is 50 to 55% water. In the summertime, you need to replenish fluids lost due to sweating. Drink six to eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to keep well hydrated. Also, you don’t have to drink your water; you can eat it as well. Melons, such as watermelon and honeydew are […]
Summer-time vacation…… School is out and it is time to plan for a little R&R for you and your family. Before heading out, there are some things to know for travel preparation. Your skin needs to always look its best, especially when you are travelling. Since airplane rules have changed, we have some helpful travelling […]
Peptides are a key ingredient in renewing skin cells. Your skin is made up of structural tissues, cell membranes, collagen, and elasticity. Collagen is the foundation that gives our skin support. Collagen is a protein, which is a formulation of peptides, and peptides are useful for smoothing out wrinkles. As we age, collagen is destroyed, […]
