Health & Beauty
Skin Fasting: Worth the Hype?
Since we’re taking a break from most things at this time, should you take a break from your normal skincare routine and try out skin fasting—an on-the-rise skincare routine that requires, well, no routine? AZFoothills spoke with Dr. Pablo Prichard in regard to the latest...
5 Sunscreen Ingredients You Should Stay Away From
It’s natural to want to get out in the sun--especially during a time when most people will be homebound for days and weeks on end--but it should be second nature to take steps to protect your skin from harmful rays when you go outside. While you should use sunscreen every day of the year, it’s even more important during the summer when days are longer, and the sun is stronger.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are the No. 1 cause of skin cancer. Too much exposure can also cause sunburn, eye damage and premature wrinkles. But shielding your skin with broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 can help lower your...
Meet the Beautifiers
Few things are as subjective as beauty. However, everyone can agree that beauty is difficult to achieve without feeling your best, and sometimes that feeling comes with a bit of help. From titans of the skincare industry to health-enhancing wellness experts to save-the-day hair and makeup artists, meet 30 of the Valley’s beautifiers who are using their time and talent to make locals look—and most importantly feel—their absolute best.
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Shining a Light on Laser Treatments
Lasers are bringing new heat to beauty and skincare, allowing aesthetic practitioners to reach deep into the dermis of the skin to allow the natural healing process of the body to produce fresh, healthy skin and stimulate natural collagen production. There are several different types of lasers on the market that can provide you anything from a picture-perfect glow to hair removal. Below are some helpful tips to help you discover the best laser for your skin type or need.
Pollution is Making You Look Old So Here’s How to Prevent It
Maybe you’ve noticed it on your way to work in the morning: that orange haze that seems to hang above the city and below the Southern Mountains. With the Valley of the Sun population at over five million and growing rapidly, air quality is a major concern. But while many people take precautions against pollution’s effect on their lungs, not many stop to consider its effect on their skin.
Pollution has a direct effect on your skin’s health. Researchers have noted that in areas with high levels of pollution, people report more acne, eczema, psoriasis and skin sensitivity. Pollution also contributes to...
