By Cristal Tope, FNP-BC The winter months can be a trying time for your skin. In colder weather, our skin can experience a decrease in moisture and hydration. The result is often dry, rough skin. However, cold weather isn’t the only culprit for brittle and flaky skin. Dry heat indoors, decreasing humidity levels, and other winter weather characteristics can lead to dry skin and further skin flare-ups. Dry skin can also be a symptom of underlying skin issues such as eczema, ps

By Cristal Tope, FNP-BC When it comes to skincare, lips are often neglected. Nothing is as sensuous as smooth, soft, kissable lips. Read on for some tips on how to get amazingly luscious lips. 1. Hydration is key to preventing chapped lips. When the body is dehydrated, the lips are more prone to dryness. Aim for about six to eight glasses of water per day to stay properly hydrated. 2. Avoid licking, biting, or picking . When lips feel dry, there is a natural tendency to wet t

Everything you need to know about collagen, including skincare treatments and products that boost collagen.

By Cristal Tope, FNP-BC Whether you are celebrating in small company or in a large video conference, make sure you have the right skin prep essentials to give you no-filter-needed flawless skin. We have the essential, what-goes-under-your-makeup skin prep potions to make you stand out and look flawless! Wouldn’t it be nice if we could hit the “reset” button and instantly go back to a time in our younger days when we had flawless, glowing skin? How to Reset Your Skin for the N

as the season of holiday celebrations got you feeling morning-after heavy? Hangovers are caused by dehydration, vitamin and nutrient depletion from excessive alcohol consumption, and fatigue from lack of sleep.

By Cristal Tope, FNP-BC May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Over 5 million cases of skin cancer arediagnosed in the United...

By Cristal Tope, FNP-BC Healthier skin? Check. Increased energy and hydration? Check. Boost the immune system to fight Covid and other...

Our skin is our body’s natural armor. But sometimes, our armor gets cracked. When this happens, our bodies can develop skin irritations...

Are you experiencing small, grainy bumps that appear fleshlike on the skin? Are the bumps rough and hard? If you look closely, do the...

For most of us, our hair is our crown and glory. That’s why hair loss can be a sensitive subject for many. Each year, men and women are...

Cancer— it’s a word no one ever wants to hear or be associated with. Unfortunately, each year the United States averages over 5 million...

Skin care is essential for everyone, yes, even for —and especially for— men. For starters, men tend to sweat more, have more body hair...

Our decade by decade guide to addressing age-related skin changes, including preventive and reparative treatments.

The new year is here, and our attention now turns to 2022 and all of the potential and promise it has in store. Now is the perfect time...

Fall is in the air! With the change in seasons comes the need to update your daily skincare regimen as you shake off the summer grime and...

TikTok, the video-focused social media platform, is currently taking the world by storm with a never-ending stream of memes, funny...

In a perfect world, your skin would be flawlessly pigmented with no uneven tones or discolorations. However, due to a range of factors,...

As summer approaches (for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), it’s important to consider how more direct sunlight can affect your...

Spring is here, and you know what that means— time for Spring cleaning! It’s not only a great season to tidy up your home, but it’s also...

Hello, 2021! The new year is here, and there’s no better time to take an inventory of your skin care regimen and make needed changes....