Author Archives: amberh

For skin care advice there is no one that you should be able to trust more than a dermatologist.  After completing four years of medical school and up to five years of residency, dermatologists are the medical experts on skin. … Continue reading →

In today’s society consumers are taking more and more steps to educate and protect themselves against the practices of big corporations. The skin care industry is a billion dollar a year business overrun by large corporations. One way that big … Continue reading →

Just as a winemaker was easily recognized in ancient times by his purple feet, a modern-day sake maker can be identified by their soft, beautiful hands. In fact, rice has been incorporated into many skin care treatment products for precisely … Continue reading →

As summer approaches many Americans look forward to spending time outdoors or working in the garden. As pleasant as being out of doors can be, it can also be the source of skin problems. Exposure to poison ivy, oak and … Continue reading →

With the amount of toxic chemicals used in cosmetics and skin care products making your own at home in the kitchen is a great idea. Creating your own products using natural ingredients will allow you to control exactly what you … Continue reading →

Waking up to the inviting smell of a fresh warm cup of coffee in the morning and the energy it gives you is a great way to start your day. What you may not know is that coffee can also … Continue reading →

According to the Skin Care Special Health Report from the Harvard Medical School there has been significant progress in treating aging skin and skin disorders and effective techniques that rejuvenate the skin are rapidly entering the market. Cosmeceuticals – internal … Continue reading →

With today’s modern treatments, a cancer diagnosis no longer means the worst. If caught early — something the next months May health observance, National Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Awareness Month, now stresses for those at risk for skin cancer. … Continue reading →

For most new people trying gardening for the first time, the real enemies can appear invisible. There are the usual battles with poison ivy, oak and sumac, and with so many bacteria and irritants residing in the soil, it’s no … Continue reading →

Nothing is more delicious and filling when you’re hungry then a big heaping bowl full of Italian spaghetti and meatballs. What I didn’t know until recently, is that one of my favorite foods actually protects against skin damage. Tomatoes are … Continue reading →