Skin Care

Newsflash: Sleeping Helps Improve Your Skin

It turns out the old wives tale is true: get lots of sleep and you’ll look better. Yes, beauty sleep is real, according to a new study by Swedish researchers.

If you’re wondering how they studied this, no, they did not look at sleep-deprived people riding the 1 train downtown at 8am (although that would probably prove the theory right away- those tired people lookfunky.) The scientists took a more, well, scientific approach: they snapped two sets of photos of 23 men and women: Once after they had 8 hours of sleep, and once after they’d spent 31 …

Beauty Really IS Skin Deep . . . Scientists Find Radiance Is Most Important Factor, Not Symmetry

Hi Y’all!

In my last post, I told you about a fun website to learn about facial symmetry, and to let you know how you look based on objective beauty factors. The site (http://anaface.com) uses your uploaded headshot and facial symmetry cues to indicate how attractive you are. I rated a respectable 7.11 on 10. Within minutes my editor replied with his facial symmetry grade: a 7.76 on 10. My boyfriend also rated higher than me, a 7.84 on 10.

Just as I was starting to think I should get a complex about my looks, I read this …

Top 5 Celebrities with Positively Radiant Skin

Hi Y’all,

If you’re like me, you look at celebrity pictures and wonder about their beauty habits. What creams and lotions do they use? What procedures do they really sneak off to have done . . . ?

Obviously, the massive amounts of prep time for photo shoots and subsequent airbrushing makes them look better than reality. But then you see them on TMZ or Perezhilton caught by paparazzi and guess what, some of them look just as good… Their skin is smooth; blemish free and not a dark spot or enlarged pore in sight…

So, here is my top …

Beautiful Skin: At Any Age

No matter what life stage or age you’re in, it’s possible to show off your best skin! It’s true that each day, your skin’s youthful appearance is challenged. Like everyone, you’ve aged, you’ve noticed small “crow’s feet” around your eyes, winter dryness that requires special attention, and after a long day, maybe a slight sagging under your eyes.

Finding good professional services or at-home solutions can be confusing… But don’t give up.  Check out these quick tips that will help revitalize your skin, and keep it smooth, young and healthy.

At-Home Tips and Tricks

Minimize Facial Cleansing.  Even creamy cleansers …