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The Effects of a Cup of ‘Joe’ and a Jog on Skin Cancer

A new study just released from the scientists at State University of New Jersey announced that coffee in combination with exercise can reduce your risk of certain skin cancers. Although on their own, coffee and exercise have been shown to have a minimal effect on reducing skin cancer, together they appear to create a […]

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Understanding the framework for beautiful skin: COLLAGEN

We all get them … those fine lines and outright wrinkles that seem to show up almost overnight. But how did they sneak up on us like that? In this first of a series of articles on understanding your skin and ways to keep it beautiful, I am going to explain the effect collagen has […]

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Staring Men’s Skin Care In The Face

Any woman who has lived with a man, be it a brother, father, husband or lover, can tell you that they have fallen victim more than one to the “stealthy skin care steal” by above mentioned individuals. Levels of product in jars of moisturizer and facial cleansers often seem to magically drop each time these […]

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Removing the Mask - Supplementing Professional Skin Care at Home

Whether you have regular facials with a professional esthetician or dermatologist or if you regard facials as a special treat you rarely afford yourself, you can and should invest in some additional “face time” every month.
While professional facial treatments are often seen as a luxury, many women are adding them to their regular skin care […]

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The BOTOX® Alternative - Chella’s Chell-x Complex

When attempting to make the decision as to whether or not to take advantage of the ease with which BOTOX®* is now available, there are quite a few real issues that need to be addressed. Let’s see if you don’t agree that Chellá Professional Skin Care offers a truly viable alternative to BOTOX® […]

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Better with BOTOX®, a few words on BOTOX® Maintenance

When it comes to skin care, I am a firm believer that not one product or treatment will be the miracle cure for everyone. I guess you could call me a procedure pragmatist. The real determinant should be the individual’s goals and tolerance for the treatments that will get them to the place they want […]

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The BOTOX® Party … I’ll have a pomegranate martini with my neurotoxin please!

Let’s face it (pun intended) BOTOX®* has become a staple for millions of women and men who want to erase those fine lines and crows feet in a quick and almost painless manner. But just how accessible BOTOX® is has me a little worried.
Recently I was invited to a BOTOX® Party. While I […]

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Paraben Debate in Cosmetic Use

Recently, there has been quite a bit of discussion over the safety of the use of parabens as a preservative in cosmetics. Before addressing the augments, let’s look at what parabens are. Our first source for information is the Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA defines parabens as “the most widely used preservatives in cosmetic products. […]

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Vitamin D and the Sunscreen Paradox

To D or not to D … that is the important question surrounding those who avoid the sun like the plague and those that understand Vitamin D’s importance in staving off diseases like bone loss, colon cancer, asthma and multiple sclerosis. The need for Vitamin D is especially important during menopause which puts many women […]

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Medical Treatments Don’t Belong In Malls

For those who have been on the fence about branching out into the world of anti-aging facial procedures, it has become very easy to find inexpensive sources for BOTOX®*, laser and chemical peel treatments … maybe too easy. With the prolific sprouting of day spas and medi-spas, it is important to know the difference in […]

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New Antioxidant Report and Its Affect on Anti-Aging Skin Care

Once again, we are presented with a lesson in how to dig a little into the sensational news headlines that we are bombarded with. Earlier this week, a report out of Copenhagen University Hospital in Denmark reported that not only were antioxidants not a valid free radical preventative, but that they may, in fact, hasten […]

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Protecting your eyes from the dangers of aging

by Kimberly Kolodziejski
Facial beauty begins with beautiful eyes. Our eyes may be the windows to the soul, but sooner or later, we all learn that there is no area of the face more vulnerable to aging than the area around the eyes. Fine wrinkles, puffy skin and discoloration occur around the eyes, making the rest […]

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The Sunscreen Myth

‘A Golden Glow’, ‘Brown as a Berry’, and even ‘Sunkissed Goddess’ … all terms we want to have applied to us during the sundress season, but we all know how bad the sun can actually be to our skin and the long-term damage it can do. So we slather on the sunscreen and assume we […]

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One More Step? Adding a Toner to Your Daily Skin Care Routine

Brush.
Floss.
Pluck.
Wash.
Exfoliate.
Moisturize.
Paint.
Do you really need to add another step to your morning beauty regimen by adding a skin toner?
Skin toners (also referred to as skin tonics, fresheners and astringents) really are an essential step in your daily routine and can make the difference in just having clean skin to having radiant skin.
Many skin toners have a […]

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