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The Importance of Facials and Skin Care
A good skin care routine is only as good as the products you use. While good quality products can help your skin look better now as well as in the future, poor quality products can be ineffective and even cause harm. In this blog, the dermatologists at Skin Center of South Miami explain more about the importance of quality skin care and facial products:

The skincare section provides you with articles on various topics that deal with skin problems and their solutions. These range from seasonal skin problems to common ones likes acne, dull skin, etc. You will find home remedies and natural face packs to get rid of skin woes to articles written by cosmetologists and dermatologists on how to treat a particular skin condition.

Natural Dry-Skin Remedies You Can DIY at Home

Cool and creamy avocado can help moisturize dry, cracked skin.Martí Sans/Stocksy
The list of culprits that can cause dry skin is a long one, from daily bathing habits (think hot showers and scrubbing yourself dry with a towel) and wicked winter weather to a lack of natural oils in your skin as you age.

The good news is that you don’t necessarily need to visit a dermatologist to heal your dry skin. Instead, consider adding a natural remedy to your skin-care routine at home. In fact, the ingredients for these dry-skin remedies might already be in your kitchen.

Collagen is one of the latest buzzwords in health. It’s hard to escape a grocery store without seeing tubs of powdered collagen, or browse in a drugstore without noticing creams that claim they’ll boost collagen to keep you looking young for decades to come. But how important is collagen for your health, really?

Defining Collagen
You probably think about collagen in your skin because the word comes up whenever anyone is talking about skin aging. It’s true that this protein plays a role in the perceived youthfulness of your skin, but there’s more to it. “Collagen is a protein and is one of the main building blocks of our skin. It’s also found in our bones, tendons, and ligaments,” says Deanne Robinson, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Modern Dermatology in Westport, Connecticut.

HERE’S HOW TO REDUCE STRESS-INDUCED WRINKLES

As we age, certain things are inevitable – wrinkles being high on that list.

And while some wrinkles are to be celebrated as a sign of a joyful life full of laughter (AKA smile lines that sit happily under your eyes), there are another set of emotion-related wrinkles that we can work to avoid.

Introducing: stress wrinkles, also known as worry or frown lines.

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The by-product of furrowed brows and clenched jaws, these stress-induced lines are most commonly managed with effective injectable treatments like Botox.

However, if injectables aren’t your cup of tea, and living an entirely stress-free life full of zero tension is a little, well, unachievable, there are a few other solutions for softening frown lines and limiting the tension in your jaw and forehead.

Our suggestion for a daily routine typically goes something like this: wash with a gentle cleanser, apply a serum, and then a moisturizer on top.

We don’t suggest using serums just because they're something fancy to add to your routine, we suggest it because choosing the right one can make all the difference for any skin type. But what are the most important factors in determining how to choose face serums that go well with your particular skin?

Calling all glow getters: To learn about skin care, you can read all the fancy product packages, or you can simply take a cue from real people like you. Start with these bloggers, who are in the know about — and admittedly love — the endless array of treatments, lotions, and potions.

Every year, we comb through hundreds of blogs to find those that go above and beyond to educate, inspire, and empower. We’ve been most impressed with these — and know you’ll love them too. Their tips, tricks, and anecdotes will give you a fresh take on how you face the world.

10 ARTICLES TO READ TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR SKINCARE KNOWLEDGE OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK

The internet can be an overwhelming place, especially when it comes to skincare advice. In the interest of addressing your most searched topics and most asked-for questions, we’ve put together ten articles that will help you to brush up on your skincare knowledge.

You know how storing food in a refrigerator keeps items fresh, extends expiration dates, and makes everything taste better? Well, the same goes for skincare (minus the eating part). Scoot over last night’s takeout, it’s time to make room for your beauty.

Whether you’re on the fence about storing your facial treatments near the veggies (you can always buy a mini-fridge) or completely on board with chilling your products (yay!), here’s why refrigeration is beneficial for your daily routine.

First, it feels so. much. better.

Applying chilled products to skin, especially when pain or irritation is involved, adds that extra oomph of soothing. Aside from the instant relief and invigoration, colder skincare is known for boosting circulation, minimizing puffiness, and tightening pores.

Refrigeration also helps extend the life of your stash, slowing down skincare oxidation. Every time you open a product, air exposure alters ingredients and diminishes potency. Luckily, your refrigerator can help combat this to increase shelf life.

Below are fridge-friendly products that we love to keep cold. Give them a quick freeze or make the refrigerator their permanent home for longer lasting skincare with energizing results.