Sometimes, it feels like we are forever punished for the mistakes of our past -- constantly seeking forgiveness, repenting at every opportunity, trying
desperately to start new. And no, we aren't talking any kind of 12-step program here people. We are talking about mercy for the skin sins of our previous, potentially more thoughtless, selves.
It's a rather unfortunate fact that our skin has a great memory and doesn’t tend to forget, or forgive past negligence … without a little bit of coaxing that is. Freckles, sunspots, and hyper pigmentation are the obvious tattle-tales of a life lived in the sun, and similarly, acne scars are the annoying remnants of picking at past breakouts and pimples. Like getting them in the first place wasn't bad enough?
The good news is that if you're here, you're on your way to recovery. We chatted with skin care experts to find out the newest treatments for acne scars, so you can finally get the clear skin you've always wished for. You'll find out the ingredients that will diminish the scars and the treatments that will zap them away. Plus, we got MAC makeup artist John Stapleton to share his tips about how to hide any scars you've got now as you wait for the slate to be wiped clean.
The past is behind us ladies, and hopefully we've learned from it (don't pick at pimples!). The present is here, so let's live it with clear skin and no more acne scars, shall we?
Skin care is one of the most important components of natural beauty, no matter what your age, skin tone, or skin type. At Total Beauty, we aim to provide you with all the resources you need to take good care of your skin. We understand how important your skin is - not just for you to look good, but for your overall health as well.
Here you'll find a veritable well of information that will help you tackle and solve all your skin care issues, from acne problems to dry skin. In addition to our skin care guides, tips, and advice, we offer you a plethora of information regarding the products you can use for your skin type. You'll be able to find and research products that will suit your skin and complexion with the help of our expert reviews and advice, as well as reviews from users, like you. If you are someone who prefers natural skin care, we even have something for you: Our Natural Homemade Beauty Care Tips.
Whatever your style, Total Beauty will help you find a solution or product that's perfect. Explore our guides and how-to articles to learn how to keep your skin glowing and radiant. At Total Beauty, we can help you show your inner beauty.
Here you'll find a veritable well of information that will help you tackle and solve all your skin care issues, from acne problems to dry skin. In addition to our skin care guides, tips, and advice, we offer you a plethora of information regarding the products you can use for your skin type. You'll be able to find and research products that will suit your skin and complexion with the help of our expert reviews and advice, as well as reviews from users, like you. If you are someone who prefers natural skin care, we even have something for you: Our Natural Homemade Beauty Care Tips.
Whatever your style, Total Beauty will help you find a solution or product that's perfect. Explore our guides and how-to articles to learn how to keep your skin glowing and radiant. At Total Beauty, we can help you show your inner beauty.
Have Acne? Wrinkles? Find Out Why (And What to Do)
Understanding the hormonal changes your body is going through can help you keep pesky skin problems to a minimum
Ah, hormones. Those wacky chemicals that carry messages from our organs to our cells. Those super-busy messengers that dictate pretty much everything in our bodies -- from the speed of our metabolism to how tall we grow -- hormones call all the shots, they have the control, they, in short, are king. And, as noted dermatologists Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields say in their book, "Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change," hormones also have a ton to do with the way our skin "changes and ages throughout life" and, a lot to do with any and all of our skin problems.
Skip to learn how to solve your age-related skin problems.
"With the onset of puberty," the doctors write, "sex hormones skyrocket, ruling behavior and altering the appearance of skin." And, guess what? That roller coaster continues all the way through menopause … and then some.
There are six major hormones that affect our skin: estrogen, progesterone, melanin, cortisol, testosterone and the thyroid hormones. And, their levels fluctuate all the time, which explains, among other things, why our complexions also change throughout the month (and years).
To get an idea of how our skin is affected by these hormones during three key periods of our lives (adolescence, pregnancy and menopause), we talked to two preeminent dermatology experts, Dr. Howard Murad and Dr. Jessica Wu -- both of whom specialize (and excel) in the medical and cosmetic aspects of their field. They walked us through the three stages, offering up insight into what happens from a physiological standpoint and giving suggestions for how to best handle the situations to keep the resulting skin problems to a minimum.
So, if you're ready to get a firmer understanding of what the heck is going on inside our bodies that can sometimes wreak havoc on our complexions, and learn what you can do to outsmart them, you're in luck.
Skip to learn how to solve your age-related skin problems.
"With the onset of puberty," the doctors write, "sex hormones skyrocket, ruling behavior and altering the appearance of skin." And, guess what? That roller coaster continues all the way through menopause … and then some.
There are six major hormones that affect our skin: estrogen, progesterone, melanin, cortisol, testosterone and the thyroid hormones. And, their levels fluctuate all the time, which explains, among other things, why our complexions also change throughout the month (and years).
To get an idea of how our skin is affected by these hormones during three key periods of our lives (adolescence, pregnancy and menopause), we talked to two preeminent dermatology experts, Dr. Howard Murad and Dr. Jessica Wu -- both of whom specialize (and excel) in the medical and cosmetic aspects of their field. They walked us through the three stages, offering up insight into what happens from a physiological standpoint and giving suggestions for how to best handle the situations to keep the resulting skin problems to a minimum.
So, if you're ready to get a firmer understanding of what the heck is going on inside our bodies that can sometimes wreak havoc on our complexions, and learn what you can do to outsmart them, you're in luck.
16 Best Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
From creams to serums and powders, these are the skin care products our readers say are so worth the investment
Once upon a time, in a land far far away, a fountain of youth overflowed abundantly -- bubbling out refreshing sips of anti-aging magic. One gulp or quick splash filled in lines and wrinkles, lifted saggy bits, de-puffed eyes, evened out skin tones and textures and reversed sun damage.
Then all of the sudden, like some cruel joke, reality set in and no such magical time machine fountain existed. This forced women everywhere to search for the next best thing.
Skip to see the 16 best anti-aging skin care products now.
Cut to today, when there is a surplus of anti-aging skin care products like creams, serums, gels and powders that are all claiming to be this fountain of youth. Some work their anti-aging magic through ingredients that have a ton of scientific research and analysis on how skin ages to back them up and some are pure hype -- smoke and mirrors with a price tag exceeding $300.
But luckily, women like you have tried loads of these anti-aging skin care products and have separated the winners from the losers. These best of the best products do what they claim -- visibly reduce the signs of aging without a needle or invasive plastic surgery. We scoured thousands of Total Beauty reader reviews in order to bring you a list of the best items. From that search, we found the anti-aging products women not only love, but also swear by to turn back the clock.
See the 16 of the best anti-aging skin care products on the market today.
Then all of the sudden, like some cruel joke, reality set in and no such magical time machine fountain existed. This forced women everywhere to search for the next best thing.
Skip to see the 16 best anti-aging skin care products now.
Cut to today, when there is a surplus of anti-aging skin care products like creams, serums, gels and powders that are all claiming to be this fountain of youth. Some work their anti-aging magic through ingredients that have a ton of scientific research and analysis on how skin ages to back them up and some are pure hype -- smoke and mirrors with a price tag exceeding $300.
But luckily, women like you have tried loads of these anti-aging skin care products and have separated the winners from the losers. These best of the best products do what they claim -- visibly reduce the signs of aging without a needle or invasive plastic surgery. We scoured thousands of Total Beauty reader reviews in order to bring you a list of the best items. From that search, we found the anti-aging products women not only love, but also swear by to turn back the clock.
See the 16 of the best anti-aging skin care products on the market today.
16 Best Anti-Aging Skin Care Products
From creams to serums and powders, these are the skin care products our readers say are so worth the investment
Once upon a time, in a land far far away, a fountain of youth overflowed abundantly -- bubbling out refreshing sips of anti-aging magic. One gulp or quick splash filled in lines and wrinkles, lifted saggy bits, de-puffed eyes, evened out skin tones and textures and reversed sun damage.
Then all of the sudden, like some cruel joke, reality set in and no such magical time machine fountain existed. This forced women everywhere to search for the next best thing.
Skip to see the 16 best anti-aging skin care products now.
Cut to today, when there is a surplus of anti-aging skin care products like creams, serums, gels and powders that are all claiming to be this fountain of youth. Some work their anti-aging magic through ingredients that have a ton of scientific research and analysis on how skin ages to back them up and some are pure hype -- smoke and mirrors with a price tag exceeding $300.
But luckily, women like you have tried loads of these anti-aging skin care products and have separated the winners from the losers. These best of the best products do what they claim -- visibly reduce the signs of aging without a needle or invasive plastic surgery. We scoured thousands of Total Beauty reader reviews in order to bring you a list of the best items. From that search, we found the anti-aging products women not only love, but also swear by to turn back the clock.
See the 16 of the best anti-aging skin care products on the market today.
Then all of the sudden, like some cruel joke, reality set in and no such magical time machine fountain existed. This forced women everywhere to search for the next best thing.
Skip to see the 16 best anti-aging skin care products now.
Cut to today, when there is a surplus of anti-aging skin care products like creams, serums, gels and powders that are all claiming to be this fountain of youth. Some work their anti-aging magic through ingredients that have a ton of scientific research and analysis on how skin ages to back them up and some are pure hype -- smoke and mirrors with a price tag exceeding $300.
But luckily, women like you have tried loads of these anti-aging skin care products and have separated the winners from the losers. These best of the best products do what they claim -- visibly reduce the signs of aging without a needle or invasive plastic surgery. We scoured thousands of Total Beauty reader reviews in order to bring you a list of the best items. From that search, we found the anti-aging products women not only love, but also swear by to turn back the clock.
See the 16 of the best anti-aging skin care products on the market today.
