There are over-the-counter pads that will soften, flatten, and lighten pink and red scars and stretch marks. The success rate is quite high (about 90 percent). Brands to watch for: Regenetrol, Curad Scar Therapy. WHITE BUMPS Usually they’re located on your arms. They look like little zits, but they don’t pop. They are an allergic […]

BREAKOUTS They can happen anywhere at any time in your life. It’s big myth that if you haven’t had acne as a teen you’re home free. If you’ve broken out in an acne rash and are running out the door, calm the redness down with a dab of aloe vera gel. CELLULITE Grab the strongest […]

THIS MASK WILL WAKE UP EVEN THE MOST TIRED SKIN. SQUEEZE THE JUICE OF AN ORANGE WITH A TABLESPOON OF PLAIN YOGURT. MIX WELL AND SMOOTHE ALL OVER YOUR FACE, AVOIDING THE IMMEDIATE EYE AREA. LEAVE ON FOR FIVE MINUTES AND THEN RINSE OFF WITH COOL WATER. This mask will not only deeply and gently […]

CLEANSING MASK Mix two tablespoons baking soda with just enough water to create a paste. Smooth over clean skin and leave for about ten to fifteen min­utes. Rinse thoroughly with slightly warm water. Hydrating Mask Blend together one egg yolk, two teaspoons orange juice, one-teaspoon sour cream, and just FREEBIE Always remove contact lenses and […]

SUN Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 to 30 and apply it at least an hour or two before being exposed to the sun. This gives the sunscreen time to interact with your skin. Remember to reapply sunscreen after swimming or perspiring. Of course, the safest tan is no tan. SMOKING It depletes […]

Cosmetic and skin-care companies tell us that they’ve got the answer. They have that special ingredient, the secret formula that will make our skin younger, firmer, clearer, and more radiant than we’ve ever dreamed. And, of course, we want to believe it, so we buy the product. It doesn’t work, so we go on to […]

Don’t be fooled into thinking that a moisturizer is what gives skin moisture. Its purpose is to keep the moisture that’s in your skin shielded.

Toning is not always necessary. And ironically, the more expensive toners contain alcohol, which may be too harsh for some skin types. The purpose of toning is to restore the pH balance to the skin and remove impurities. Again, don’t waste your money on expensive brands. There are effective and inexpensive ton­ers that you will […]

It’s not necessary to spend a lot or to purchase an entire line of products to cleanse your skin. Quite the opposite is true. There’s not even a need to cleanse your face when you first wake up. If your skin is dry, you should be able to splash your skin with water to get […]