Face Washing 101
Get Your Skin Squeaky Clean (and Healthy!) It seems as easy as one, two, three, but there’s actually an art to washing your face. Woodhouse Day Spa’s aesthetician Salli Katz spills her expertise on getting your skin squeaky clean. HealthScope®: We all know that removing makeup and cleansing your skin is important. But how many […]
Sleeping in Makeup: Here’s The Harm
Why It’s a Bad Idea It’s been a long day. You get home from working late yet again, grab a quick dinner, and climb into bed…without washing off your makeup. Sound familiar? If so, read below to see the damage that skipping this simple step could cause to your skin, and discover some expert tips […]
Is the Sun to Blame for Your Uneven Skin Tone?
Could the Sun be to Blame? The sun can cause more than temporary sunburn. From cancerous growths to streaky spots, sun damage can wreak havoc on an even, healthy skin tone. Here are some of the main ways too much sun exposure can wreck your complexion. Uneven Pigment If you’ve spent time in the sun, […]
Razor Sharp Smarts
Tips for a Healthy, Smooth Shave If you’ve been hiding prickly legs under thick tights all winter, it might be time to sharpen up your shaving skills for summertime swimsuits. Here are a few tips for a healthy, smooth shave. Are you a fan of disposables or are electric razors your thing? Either way, there […]
The Truth About Tanning
Debunking 10 Myths Don’t let fashion fool you into raising your risk for early wrinkles and skin cancer. A sun-kissed look indicates skin damage – not health. It’s sunbathing season! Time to find your bathing suit and hit the beach to get that perfect tan, right? Not so fast. While many find the sun-kissed look […]
What’s That Growth?
Discover the difference between three common skin blemishes. Noticing a skin growth can be alarming. Is it a cyst? A boil? A skin tag? While most of the time these small, raised protrusions are nothing to fret over, some do warrant a visit to the doctor. Here’s what to look for and an overview of […]
Facials
What to Avoid Before and After Getting the most out of your facial isn’t as simple as remembering to wash and moisturize your face each day afterward. Making sure your skin is in the best shape before and after your facial takes a little extra care. Here, Felicia Wright, an aesthetician at Southern Surgical Arts, […]
Beating the Winter Itch
Fighting Dry Skin in Winter Plagued by dry, itchy skin? It’s a common problem, but here is what you can do to fight it. As we age and our skin produces less and less oil, many of us suffer from flaky skin and bothersome itching. Scratching dry skin doesn’t help—in fact, it can lead to […]
Save Your Skin
Want to know how to have vibrant, healthy skin for life? Dermatologists say there are a few keys. 1. Stay out of the sun. This may be the most important way to take care of your skin. Not only will a lifetime of exposure cause wrinkles and age spots, but it will dramatically increase your […]
Get Sun Savvy
Heading out to the pool or lake this summer? Before you go, here’s what you should know about sunburn, sun damage, and how to best protect your skin. For many of us, there’s no greater feeling than basking in the rays of the sun. Whether it’s on the deck of a boat, our front porch, […]
