Welcome
We hope you find the information on our blog helpful and timely. We try to bring you current topics regarding Laser Hair Removal, Healthy Skin Care, and information to Improve Your Health.
Archives
Calendar
Tag Archives: usana
Is Your Shampoo and Skin Care Making You Fat?
You don’t have to be a doctor to know that cheeseburgers and channel surfing can contribute to weight gain. But according to new research, your beauty products (like shampoo) could be contributing as well. The research out of Mount Sinai … Continue reading
Posted in skin care
Tagged bella pelle laser, endocrine disruptors, laser hair removal, paraben free, phthalates, sense, usana, weight gain
Leave a comment
What Are the Dangers of Parabens in Skin and Body Care?
Parabens are synthetic preservatives used in foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products such as deodorants, moisturizers and shampoos. Common parabens include methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben. Parabens allow skin care products to survive for months or even years in … Continue reading
Green tea can protect your skin from UV damage and benefit your skin.
A report published online on April 27, 2011 in the Journal of Nutrition describesprotective benefits for green tea polyphenols against ultraviolet light-induced skin damage, as well as an ability to improve elasticity, density and other skin properties. Researchers at the … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition & Health, skin care
Tagged boulder, cancer prevention, denver, green tea, skin cancer, usana, UV protection
Leave a comment
5 Summer Skin Blunders … Solved!
Summer is on its way and I for one couldn’t be more excited! The long days and warm nights of summer make for really great memories, but the harsh sun, hot temps, and increased activity can set you up for … Continue reading
Posted in skin care
Tagged cracked heels, sense, skin care, sun burn, sunscreen, usana
Leave a comment
5 Tips for Men’s Skin Care
Men’s skin care has come a long way from the days when your father washed his face with a withered bar of soap and covered up shaving nicks with bits of toilet paper. Today, there’s an overwhelming number of products … Continue reading
If a skin care product says it is paraben free, can it still have parabens?
First, why the marketing focus around being “Paraben Free”. Parabens are an extremely common group of preservatives which have been around since the 1960′s. They did some short term testing and didn’t find any problems. But parabens are very rapidly … Continue reading
Posted in skin care
Tagged formaldehyde, paraben free, preservative free, sense, skin care, usana
Leave a comment
Higher vitamin D levels associated with reduced risk of macular degeneration among women
The results of a study reported in the April, 2011 issue of the American Medical Association journal Archives of Ophthalmology suggest that having a high level of vitamin D could be protective against the development of early age-related macular degeneration … Continue reading
Top Five Inflammation-Fighting Foods
Our bodies are constantly exposed to internal inflammation as a means of defense against infection. A key part in the formation of wrinkles is inflammation, which causes elastin and collagen to deteriorate and eventually collapse. Although inflammation is a part … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition & Health, skin care
Tagged anti-aging, avocado, fats, fruits, ginger, inflammation, nuts, olive oil, salmon, tumeric, usana, vegetables, veggies, Vitamins, wrinkles
Leave a comment
Skin Care for Athletes… and the Athletically Inclined
Athletes put their skin through more and are exposed to the elements (i.e., sun, wind, rain, chlorine) more than sedentary people. Athletes are consistently sweating, training and showering, which leads to excessive loss of moisture to the skin and hair. Most … Continue reading
What is Microdermabrasion and what can it do for me?
Microdermabrasion is one of the more recent skin-care techniques to have crossed over from Hollywood to the mainstream. It’s being advanced as an “instant facelift” — an effective alternative to costlier and more invasive procedures like plastic surgery, chemical peels and Botox … Continue reading
Posted in skin care
Tagged acne, boulder, broomfield, denver, facial, microdermabrasion, peel, sun damage, usana
Leave a comment
