Thin-skinned: A quick search online comes up with a definition of “oversensitive, especially to criticism or insult.” What a near perfect description for the area around the eyes, which is (in more ways than one) literally thin-skinned. Actually, it’s almost 10 times thinner than anywhere else on your face.
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We’re all guilty of it. A stressful day at the office means a couple of cocktails with the crew after work. It happens in How I Met Your Mother all the time; they’re seldom seen together outside of the bar.
While you may feel like you're relieving stress and having some harmless fun, you could be putting your skin through a lot more than you think (if these sessions take place regularly). In the real world, alcohol isn’t so great for your skin, especially if you consume at least one drink daily, on average (for men, it’s 2). Read more »
When my mother gently took me aside, handed me a bottle of anti-wrinkle cream and whispered the encouraging words, “Darling, I really think you need to start using this,” I was devastated. Was I really THAT old? I’d noticed a few lines ... some annoying wrinkles HAD magically appeared out of nowhere, but, come on! REALLY? Fact is, mother knows best, setting me on a preventative skin care path that many don’t even think about until later in life. Read more »
Many women see their anti-aging skin regimens as a “to do” list that spans decades. First it’s moisturizers. Serums, botox and fillers often become add-ons. The final step, and carefully considered decision, in the cycle is often plastic surgery. But some women are bypassing the surgical knife for less invasive metal devices – acupuncturists’ needles. Read more »
