MOLE PATROL

This is the time of year that dermatologists are inundated with women desperately booking panicky mole patrol appointments. Before treating age spots, check with your dermatologist to be sure that they’re not precancerous lesions that can appear quickly on the skin, change shape, become raised, or bleed.

ICE, ICE BABY

Would you believe us if we told you that there’s a secret weight loss solution in your home or office, that right now, can help you burn calories, rev up your metabolism, and reduce afternoon munchies . . . for free? It’s so incredibly easy, it’s scary. Drinking ice water can raise your metabolism, help you burn fat, and rid the body of toxins. Ice cold water that’s below 40 degrees Fahrenheit burns more calories than warm water because it lowers your body temperature. Once your body temperature is lowered, your metabolism must then increase to warm the body back to normal. Drinking eight 16 oz. glasses of ice water throughout the day will burn around 200 calories, the equivalent of running 2 miles! Ice water can also be very effective for reducing cravings, which will help you decrease calorie intake and ultimately shed some pounds. Ice water is best between meals and not with them, as it dilutes the digestive enzymes. While eating, try some herbal tea or warm water.

THE EYES HAVE IT

As if you need red irritated skin on top of your crow’s feet and puffy under-eye circles . . . make sure to use anti-aging eye serums that are created expressly for the delicate, sensitive skin around your eyes – an area that immediately reveals your age. Using facial creams that contain high levels of acids and other powerful ingredients can dry out the area around eyes, only causing more problems and more irritations.

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 Omega-3 Fatty Acids

60 % of Americans Don’t Consume Enough Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Their Diets.  Are you one of them?  How can this affect your health and your skin?

Studies show that a deficiency of Omega-3’s can lead to many skin problems such as:

- Premature wrinkles
- Eczema
- Dry skin
- Dandruff
- Cracked heels & fingertips
- Brittle/soft nails
- “Chicken skin” on the back of arms

Leighia Willis is a full-time pharmacist in New York City who, like you, is searching for the fountain of youth through great skincare products! If you have any questions for “Ask the Pharmacist,"  please email: pharmacist@softyoungskin.com . . . Read More

       
Do You Have Age Spots?

What Are They and What Can Help?

Do You Have Age Spots? What Are They and What Can Help?

Fall is here, and as you’re gazing into the mirror, saddened that your summer glow has faded; you notice some dustings of copper colored . . . Freckles? . . . Age spots? What are they? They are sprinkled across your cheekbones, forehead and nose, and appear to be multiplying by the second. Before you reach for the foundation, what are age spots, and what can you do to get rid of them?

This time of year, many women start noticing the “freckles” that that they earned in the height of summer months during trips to the beach or out in the garden. Now that you regret those missed sunscreen applications . . .  Read More

         Fall’s Deep New Hues

Face it – the 80’s are back. Leggings, long tunic sweaters and skinny jeans are all the rage for Fall fashion. Dallas the movie is in the works, and what’s next? Big hair? As the 80’s are coming back, so are bright lips and eyes that would make the Material Girl blush. The only catch? You need super clean clear skin to pull off these radiant jewel toned make-up looks. Don’t stash your bronzer away just yet . . .  Read More

The Sweet Potato is not only a high-power food that is rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and nutrients.  It also makes for a super easy side dish that’s perfect for grilling on a crisp Fall night. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup honey – or – 3 tablespoons brown sugar (could substitute Splenda brown sugar) and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 stick butter (or margarine)

PREPARATION: 10 minutes

Preheat grill.  Wash sweet potatoes, making sure to cut off any bad spots.  Cut the potatoes into 1/2 inch slices and place them on the grill for 8-10 minutes on one side.  Soften the butter and mix it with either honey or the brown . . . Read More
 

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