Years ago, I realized that if I looked into a mirror right after I went for a run, I would see a younger me. I attributed this impression to the fact that I was in a better mood after running. But now I know it’s not just runner’s high.

Do you think you sweat too much? Most of us do, but some of us feel we sweat more than anyone else on the planet. Truth be told, most of us perspire on the heavy side and it’s perfectly normal. However, hyperhidrosis is a not-too-common condition in which people sweat excessively.

Psoriasis is a “hush-hush” disease. But it’s time to clear the air about psoriasis (and hopefully your skin too) by busting some common myths about this chronic and uncomfortable disease.

Coconut oil is a must-have beauty staple for anyone who hates spending loads of money on beauty products that are filled with questionable chemicals and additives. And the results? Glowing, naturally beautiful skin and hair!

It’s itchy. It’s embarrassing. But the toll of eczema is more than skin deep. If you suffer from this chronic skin condition you’re at a greater risk for other serious health problems your doctor has probably not even mentioned to you.

Collagen is a protein central to the elasticity and regeneration of our skin. It’s responsible for keeping skin firm, plump, smooth and young-looking. After the age of 20, our natural production of collagen reduces by one percent each year.

You probably already know that you can suffer from acne as an adult, even into middle age. But what you may not know is that acne isn’t isolated to the skin. If we look deeper, we can see numerous systemic issues going on.

In the age-old quest to halt the signs of aging, women seem to be willing to try just about anything including harsh chemicals, surgeries, expensive serums. But at the end of the day, we find ourselves looking into the mirror, straining to see the slightest sign that anything has actually worked.

It’s no secret that exfoliating, the process of gently buffing off the top layer of dead skin cells, improves the look of skin. But there’s a technique men have been employing for years that women are adopting, that may prove to be more effective.

The cosmeceutical industry has seen a boon in start-up companies producing and selling these collagen products. And for the first time, they may be peddling a product that really works as many studies back up their claims…

Cosmeceutical creams can help rejuvenate your skin. But did you know there are anti-aging methods a doctor can employ right in the office, and some you can use at home, that can produce more immediate results?

In my previous article I described the healing properties of vitamin A on eyes and skin. I’ll share what I learned while digging deeper into the subject of cosmeceuticals, including the topical vitamin A ingredients.