Teen Skin Care

 Roberta J. Schneider

 Skin hygiene is as important as dental hygiene.  Our skin is exposed to a wide variety of environmental factors yet we do not treat our skin with the attention it deserves.  Good skin hygiene starts at an early age.  By age seven, children should have already developed good skin care habits.  At eight, oil glands go into gear and there may be an onset of small to very large blackheads and whiteheads, usually appearing in the hair line and on the nose and chin.  Continue reading

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Prevention and Management of Blackheads, Pimples and Acne

 Congested skin can become a challenge at any time during one’s life. Symptoms may appear as young as seven years and anytime thereafter. Prevention is the key. Start early on to develop good hygiene and skin management practices. Continue reading

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The Bare Fact Is Skin Fitness

Now that you are dedicated to a serious fitness program what about your skin? Unattended skin is not only unattractive, but also adds years to it’s appearance. Crepiness, uneven pigments, large pores and scales are some of the many conditions that make bareness questionable. Ok, so we can successfully cover it with layers of makeup and/or the big tan? Not so. This too can add years to the appearance and be most unattractive. Where do we begin? Getting down to the core of the matter requires the same discipline as losing ten pounds or lifting your derrier. Keep in mind, what you do or don’t do to your skin is the way it’s going to be. Continue reading

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