The harms of sun overexposure have been clearly documented over the years, but millions of Americans still choose to sunbathe or visit the tanning salon in search of that widely-coveted bronze complexion. The problem is that health messages rarely take precedence over habits that are enjoyable and reinforced by cultural norms. So doctors from the…
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Take Back Your Summer Skin
We’re not quite ready to admit it, but summer is on its way out. And while you might still be enjoying a golden glow, the summer may also have left you with a bit more than you bargained for: dull, dry, or sun damaged skin. Our favorite parts about the season—sunny days, swimming in the…
Natural Supplement Found to Improve Skin Elasticity, Texture
The natural supplement Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract, appears to have anti-aging properties for the skin. Researchers at the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Dusseldorf, Germany, had 20 female participants, between the ages of 55 to 68, take 75 milligrams of Pycnogenol each day for 12 weeks. Their skins’ hydration, elasticity and fatigue…