As the Pacific Northwest’s spring brings with it sunny days, you’re likely wishing you could automatically have that beautiful summer glow. Luckily, you can. And, you can get it without damaging your skin by exposing it to harmful tanning beds. Self-tanning allows you to quickly and easily give your skin the color you want. A [...]
A 2011 study revealed that 14% of people will experience chronic constipation at some point in their life. And a large percentage will experience some limited constipation for a time. Symptoms of constipation include passing a stool less than three times a week, straining to go, hard or lumpy stool, bloating, and an uncomfortable blocking [...]
Day in and day out, our faces are exposed to the elements. Even on overcast days, the ambient sunlight causes subtle damage to your skin. It increases the chance of skin cancer. It can cause you to develop sun spots. And, it can increase your wrinkles. Including a facial SPF in your daily routine is [...]
We use our hands for practically everything. Driving. Cooking. Bathing. Gardening. Turning the page of a book. There are no two ways to slice it — our five-finger beauties take a beating daily. […]
It is that time of year again when resolutions are made, storyboards are propped against walls, and the best of intentions are followed…for a few weeks. Or, is it? How about this year we give ourselves the tools to really stay on track? And in the event we don’t, let’s remember it is okay. There [...]
You know you need to apply and reapply and reapply sunscreen to protect your skin. But how essential is the gold-flecked face scrub? And, do you really need to drop $100+ a month on a spa facial? Only if you really want to! With the following seven tips, you can help keep your skin radiant [...]
Are you an air-dryer or a blow-dryer fan? Do you swear by the low, slow process of letting your hair dry naturally? Do you ramp up the heat on high and blast away? Or are you a medium kind of gal, who blow-dries with a low heat? […]
Your body is in a constant state of re-growth as new skin grows and old skin is sloughed off. This accumulation of dead skin is a natural process. The issue is when the dead skin doesn’t slough off as fast as it should, it can cause issues with your complexion – making your skin appear [...]
Does driving to the gym just feel like it takes waaay too much time? Don’t want to share your sweat with everyone else? Can’t stand the showers? Working out at home is one of the best ways to be efficient and be close to your own spa bath. The following workout routines offer simple solutions [...]
Self-tanner can make you look like a Greek goddess. But if you’re not careful, it can also leave you muddling through the next few days feeling like an Oompa-Loompa. While the possibility of Oompa-Loompa status may make warry of self-tanner, the potential damage sun exposure can cause often makes it worth the risk. Luckily, formulas [...]
