In the age of fitness, there is an increasing desire to trim down the fat in our bodies. The stomach is one area that causes a lot of concern, especially for women after they have given birth. Even though all body shapes look beautiful, it is quite common to feel self-conscious about your belly fat. Many women dream of having a thin waistline with a flat stomach, but they may…

Many people feel self-conscious about the texture of their skin. Ideally, your skin should feel soft, smooth, and silky when it is in perfectly moisturized condition. However, you may experience bouts of dryness in your skin from time to time. When you have dry skin, it will have a rough and flaky texture that feels…

Many of us aspire to have flawless skin. Unfortunately, perfection can be quite difficult to achieve when it comes to skincare. Your skin is sensitive and susceptible to so many different risk factors. Unless you are being extra careful, there are a lot of ways that you can damage your skin permanently. Once your skin…

Do you miss the days when your skin feels naturally smooth? At the height of your youth, you may have radiant looking skin without even paying attention to any skincare routines. Unfortunately, this will change as you get older. Over the years, your skin starts to sag around the cheeks, nose, chin, neck and arms,…

No matter how old you are, it’s always true that the better you look on the outside, the better you’ll feel on the inside. Wrinkles can bring our mood down, making us feel like we’ve already lived our lives when we’re just getting started. There are many cosmetic procedures for combating wrinkles, some of which…

Are you self-conscious about having a double chin? Otherwise known as submental fat, a double chin refers to the layer of fat that develops below your chin, causing the skin to sag. Since a double chin is a very prominent part of your physical appearance, having this condition can be quite detrimental to your self-esteem. Contrary…

A chemical peel refers to a procedure for resurfacing the skin by using a mixture of chemical solutions. It is a chemical exfoliation procedure that goes deep into the skin to force the top layers to start peeling off. You start by applying the chemical peel onto the skin. The chemicals then penetrate deep into…

Once you are past a certain age, wrinkles can become one of your major concerns. With every passing day, your body’s production of collagen decreases, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles. Unfortunately, you have little control over this natural process of aging. However, there are other factors that contribute to the formation of wrinkles,…

As we age, our skin loses elasticity and youthfulness. The skin begins to droop, and over time, our appearance begins to show our age.  The truth is, regardless of how healthy you are, losing skin firmness is inevitable. The depletion of collagen and elastin, as well as weight loss and other factors, contribute to sagging skin. …

Collagen is a naturally-occurring protein in the human body. Collagen serves a significant role in the maintenance of bones, muscles, blood vessels, and skin. In the skin, collagen is responsible for elasticity and strength. As we climb up the age ladder, collagen production slows. The most noticeable signs of collagen deprivation in the skin are…