Cupcakes, cookies, ice cream, and macaroons! I have worked really hard to control my sugar cravings. The promise of a slim waistline has only been a temporary motivator as I see myself fall prey to sweet temptations more often that I would like. But, the shocker recently came when I found out that excess refined [...] Read More...
Daddy Skin Care
Dad- sons idolize him and aspire to be like him; daughters adore him. With reducing family sizes dads are on their toes, working hard, shooting ball with children, taking them to school, driving them to ballet or taekwondo… the list goes on (very much like Mamas). In effect, their personal health takes a back seat, especially their skin. How does your Dad’s skin respond to overwork and neglect? Read More...
Wrinkles Explained!
Wrinkles and fine lines are a natural result of the aging process with some people more prone to them because of both genetic and environmental factors. People with fair skin and blue eyes are more susceptible to the effects of the sun than people with darker complexions. People with Asian skin types and or black skin are less prone to wrinkles than people with white skin. Read More...
Ageless Hands
Your hands reveal the age of your skin. Giving your hands the same treatment that you would your skin is important. Read More...
Homemade Masks For Dry Skin
You’ll be surprised to find some exotic recipes for masks coming out of your own kitchen. Use these special masks twice a week and see the difference! Read More...
Skin and Lifestyle: Are they connected?
What role does lifestyle play in your skin's appearance? As the mind is capable of dealing with stress to a certain level its limitations can be expressed through the body, such as a decreased metabolism and dull skin. Dark circles, wrinkles, fatigue can be enhanced due to stress. Read More...
Being Active Is Great for the Skin!
You hear about the benefits of exercise all the time from doctors, friends and even the media. Fitness enthusiasts constantly promote the benefits of regularly engaging in physical activity to maintain a healthy body. Skin, the largest organ of the body, is no different to this mantra. Read More...
Moisturizers de-coded
What exactly does a moisturizer do? What's the common ingredients in moisturizers? What type of moisturizer should you use? Read More...
mySkin concludes Microsoft Mobile Incubation Week
As I mentioned in a previous post, Microsoft had selected us as one of the top 5 (out of 160) companies building interesting and relevant mobile apps that matter to consumers. We ended the week at a very high note. As part of the process, the mySkin team programmed two apps (keep visiting the site, [...] Read More...
How do Free Radicals impact your skin?
The number one skincare aging enemy is something known as “free radicals”. Free radicals are cellular “attackers”; highly unstable molecules which are deficient of a negative charge called an electron. Because of this missing charge, they roam inside the body looking for that missing electron in order to become more stable. During this process, however, [...] Read More...