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Can You Undo Sun Damage?
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Would you believe that time has less to do with aging than you think? An astonishing 80% of the wrinkles, lines and “age” spots you see are the result of UV exposure, not time! This means you have a lot more control over your complexion than you realize! Even though you can’t reverse sun damage entirely, there are steps you can take to reverse many signs of sun damage and enhance your skin’s appearance. Here’s a look at top skin boosters to add to your beauty arsenal for the look of younger, more luminous skin at every age. Embrace sunscreen...

Relax—and Improve Your Complexion!
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We know from personal experience that our skin and mind are inextricably linked. Remember that giant pimple you got during exams, before your wedding or while preparing that big presentation? Psychodermatology experts, who specialize in the mind-skin connection, attribute stress-induced breakouts to thousands of nerve endings on our skin. When our body gets stressed, it releases the stress hormone cortisol, which can trigger a cascade of negative events in the skin, including increased oil production, clogged pores and pimples. So if stress wreaks havoc on our complexions, can de-stressing actually help our skin look better? Yes, it can! Stress reduction...

Silky-Smooth Skin Savers
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When your skin starts to feel rough, it’s time to turn to Environ’s powerhouse formulations designed to help exfoliate dead, dull surface skin and restore a smooth and hydrated appearance. Here are just a few of our favorite replenishing formulations: Alpha Hydroxy Night Cream This mild exfoliating formula contains a potent yet gentle combination of fruit acids designed to energize the look of tired skin and restore a moisturized and radiant appearance. This hard-working formulation works overtime to help improve a wide range of concerns, refining the appearance and texture of sun-damaged, mature or problematic skin. Antioxidant Defence Cream Antioxidant...

Organizing Tips for the Disorganized
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There’s a mounting pile of research indicating that keeping a tidy and orderly environment is conducive to good health. Researchers at Indiana University discovered that people with clean houses are healthier than people with messy houses. Clutter makes it more difficult to focus on a particular task, according to a Princeton University study. Women with cluttered homes had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is associated with lower immunity, reduced libido, higher blood sugar levels, fat deposits, and carbohydrate cravings. Women with messy homes are also more likely to be depressed and fatigued. Clearly, we’ve got the proof....

The Key to Youthful-Looking Eyes
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They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but they’re also the workhorses. Did you know that your eye muscles are the most active muscles in your body? It’s no wonder that our eyes are the first area of the body to show signs of aging. To help revitalize and enhance your look, we’ve developed two powerhouse formulations that target the appearance of aging around the delicate eye area. Antioxidant & Peptide Eye Gel This refreshing gel is designed to help minimize the look of fine lines and reveal the appearance of intensely hydrated skin. Applied morning and...

