Why Exfoliating Before Cleansing Might Work For You


Updated 01/26/12 5:24 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Why to Exfoliate First and Cleanse the Face Second

Most skin care lines will have you cleansing first, exfoliating second, and then moisturizing and sunblocking to top things off. But celebrity dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer, creator of the unique, step-reversing Skin Revival system, says that exfoliating at the beginning might get you better results. "If you are thinking about the top layer of the skin, with all the pollution and debris, if Read more

2 Easy Steps For Curing Tired, Puffy Eyes


Updated 01/02/12 6:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Get Rid of Puffy Eyes

In the spoofy song, "The 12 Pains of Christmas," the singer explores all sorts of holiday-related issues: hangovers (which we have you covered on), rigging up the lights, and batteries-not-included — just to name a few. But one thing he doesn't mention is the puffy, tired-looking eyes that often come from not just overdoing it with rich foods and a packed schedule, but flying, as well. While Read more

How to Fix Your Booze-Induced Skin Care Woes


Updated 12/16/11 9:17 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Recover From a Hangover

Does it seem like all you've been doing lately is eating and imbibing in boozed-up beverage after boozed up beverage? While spiked egg nog, hot toddies, champagne cocktails, and mulled wine are all fine and dandy, the problem is that in excess they can wreak havoc on your skin. The issue: "It doesn't matter what you are drinking, all forms of alcohol are dehydrating," says celebrity Read more

4 Skin Care Ingredients to Try (and What to Avoid)


Updated 12/28/11 6:40 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

The Best Skin Care Ingredients

Every year it seems like there's some beauty ingredient that promises a perfect complexion. When it comes down to it, however, which product components are actually good, and which ones should we be avoiding? "The majority of over-the-counter products are all pretty safe," explains celebrity dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer. "It's just a matter of how they are used. If a product is misused, that's Read more