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Did You Spring Clean Your Makeup Brushes?

Does your makeup brush have a schedule? Ever thought about it? Every morning you dunk your brushes in makeup and then dunk them back into your make up bag where they lie around waiting for you to be used again. Read More...

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Turmeric n’ Cinnamon For Tangy Skin!

Spices! They give the much desired aroma n’ tang to my recipes- think 4th July barbeques without the zest of black pepper, Cajun and Tabasco. What one eats can be applied to the skin; how true- spices like Turmeric and Cinnamon are used to make your skin glow, feel fresh and invigorated. Read More...

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Get Berrylicious- The Strawberry Way!

You love them in desserts, with champagne or as they are- Strawberries! delicious, juicy, full of good health and amazing beauty benefits. Read More...

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Papain-Packed Papayas To Great Skin!

Why get the papaya power? Besides being a yummy treat the papaya has many skin care benefits. If you want to go au natural and have visibly fairer skin, reduced age spots and a natural glow to come to your face then this is the fruit for you. Read More...

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Go Bananas – The Way To Great Skin!

Moving on from red, luscious apples; my earlier post in this 'fruits-overloaded' series- I’m sharing the skincare greatness of plantains; bananas (it’s true! this humble fruit is a power packed skin performer). Read More...

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5 Mineral Oil Myths Busted

Major concerns of mineral oil is; it is carcinogenic, it causes premature aging, it causes acne, it’s comedogenic. Is this true? I was on my next myth busting Hitchcock skin-quest! Read More...

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What is Accutane?

The word “accutane” is the trade name for isotretinoin, a medication that is structurally almost the same as natural vitamin A, and is known as the vitamin A retinoid. It is a powerful drug used to help reduce the amount of oil released by oil glands in your skin, and is usually prescribed to treat severe acne, but only after other acne medications have been tried, with unsuccessful results. Read More...

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Expert Opinion: Danuta Mieloch, Skincare aesthetician addresses skincare concerns

Meet Danuata Mieloch, one of Philadelphia's best skincare aesthetician's. Learn more about how to care for your skin and what works best for different complexions. Read More...

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Fact Or Fable: Junk Food causes skin to break out

There is no statistical proof that junk food like pizza, chocolate, fried foods, or food containing caffeine or fats are the cause of acne. Acne is a consequence of overly excited sebaceous glands. Read More...

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Where Did My Pregnancy Glow Go? Skincare Tips For Young Mothers

After the new baby is born, you start to notice dark circles, acne, skin discoloration, stretch marks – the rosy glow of your pregnancy from the raging hormones is quickly being replaced by acne. If you are lucky to have avoided post partum acne, stress, and sleep deprivation, along with zero time for skin care [...] Read More...