SkinXO — Tips

Ok, so your pores are clogged and looking like they need a quick clearing. You reach for a papery pore strip, paste one on the bridge of your nose, and wow—you can’t believe that all that dark dirt was lodged in there. But applying those pore strips all the time, as fascinating as they may be, can backfire and bring on breakouts. We give you the lowdown on getting clear pores with a strip: How it works: The paper thin bandage-y looking strip adheres tightly to your skin. When you peel it off, you’re taking all the blackheads, dirt, oil,...

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a do-it-all cream that fought wrinkles on your face and everywhere else? Well, keep dreaming because despite what you might have heard, a face cream is entirely different than a hand cream,. Both of them treating the skin in each area in a unique way. So you’re going to need both. Period. Here’s why: The skin on your face is not the same as your hands. Your hands have thicker skin and can withstand a lot more. Facial skin is thinner, and has a tendency to develop blackheads and acne (not so for...

We all know the drill: Wear sunscreen 365 days a year, no matter what the weather. But even if you’re practicing safe sun precautions and doing them diligently, the way you’re applying sunscreen might be affecting your sun protection.  You can still be at risk for premature aging and skin cancers simply because you didn't put on enough or reapply when you should. And it’s particularly important on days where UV rays are blazing and you’re spending more time outdoors than in. Follow these rules to make the most of your SPF: Apply an Ample Amount Chances are, you’re not...

A recent study has shown that people who spend more time smiling develop fewer facial wrinkles than those who are stressed and are constantly frowning. This great news goes hand in hand with the fact that more people than ever are taking better care of their appearance. To capitalize on this some fitness gurus have even started offering smile classes to train people’s facial muscles. They’re essentially trying to offer a facelift without surgery. One person who is leading the charge in the facial fitness craze is a German fitness instructor named Heike Hoefler. Shes developed her own personal brand of “facial...

Sure you've got your grooming routine down pat: You work your makeup, hair and voila!—you’re good to go.  But the day can be long and those ahem, unmentionable beauty bloopers like sweat stains and ugly bruises, can blow your beautiful look up in a matter of seconds. Luckily, we've got a few beauty hacks that will keep up your gorgeous appearance: A Drier Idea: Excessive sweating is never pretty. If you’re noticing stains despite a daily dose of deodorant, then it’s time to up the ante. Apply antiperspirant at night, right before you put on your pjs. The active ingredients...