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Truth about Skin Care


1. Skin gets bored too. You know how the same lipstick doesn't look good after awhile? The same goes for your skin-care products. "Skin stops responding to the active ingredients," say Philadelphia-based dermatologist Dr. Chrysalyne Schmults. After about six months of useage of a mositurizer or spot treatment, the products are no longer as effective. You can fix this by using a glycolic acid scrub to loosen the top layer of your skin so that the products can penetrate <read more>

Fact or Fat? Truth about Cellulite

Drinking more water will reduce cellulite:

False. Unless you are medically dehydrated, drinking more water will not improve your skin conditions, nor will it eliminate any cellulite. As a matter of fact, over-hydration can increase the appearance of cellulite. However, being well hydrated is important for the health of your skin. Water encourages elimination of toxin and helps to smooth its tone <read more>

Does greasy food or chocolate cause acne?

Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on the development and course of acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and other acne lesions are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause acne, but research suggests that for people who have acne, stress can make it worse.
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