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We usually think of acne as a problem for teenagers and as teens, we look forward to growing out of it. But for some people, acne can persist even into middle age. And for still others, they can develop an acne problem in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, even if they didn't have acne as a teen. Frustratingly, many of the treatments that are successful...

All too often, we adopt a skin care routine in our 20s that we enjoy and seems to work well, and then forget about it for decades. But our skin changes over time, and what kept your skin healthy and fresh in the past may not be the best thing for your skin now.

When thinking about skin care, we tend to think and talk about our skin care routine and our skin care products. But there are little everyday changes you can make in the rest of your life that will improve the look, feel, and health of your skin, without taking a lot of effort.

Believe it or not, the keys to a healthy, youthful, glowing skin may be in your kitchen right now. Diet and nutrients have been found to play an important role in maintaining a radiant complexion, so you can actually nourish your skin while nourishing your body.

Skin aging is a normal part of life, and the inevitable result of living into adulthood. But most of us want to preserve our healthy skin and youthful appearance for as long as possible, so it's important to know the factors that cause skin damage over time, and how to counteract them.

Just because you aren't a biologist doesn't mean you can't enjoy some of the latest scientific breakthroughs in skin care. Remember that the skin is the largest organ of the body, integral to detoxification and circulation, and that skin maintenance is part of your overall health and wellbeing. Every day we learn new ways to keep skin clear,...

The skin is the largest organ in the body, and does much more than simply act as a protective barrier between our bodies and the outside world. The skin is central to our body's temperature regulation systems, home to most of our nerve endings that transmit sensation, synthesizes vitamin D, and is our body's reserve for water and lipids. The...

Winter is a particularly difficult season for your skin. Outdoor weather in the winter is harsh, and wind and cold temperatures take a toll on your skin. Indoor climate control can be overly drying, and constantly transitioning between the two temperature extremes puts extra strain on your delicate skin. Winter can also be a stressful time of...

There are those who love an early-morning workout and claim that it gives them a needed energy boost to start the day. There are those on the opposite side who say that they are slow and lethargic in the morning and prefer to work out later in the day when they are performing better.

Pressure wave therapy is a modern and highly effective treatment method: Strong energy pulses are applied to the painful areas of the body. These pulses create micro-cavitation bubbles that expand and burst. The force created by these bubbles penetrates tissue and stimulates cellular processes in the body that are responsible for bone and...