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Why It’s Important to be Nice to the Microbes on Your Skin
The word “bacteria” doesn’t normally bring up sunny thoughts of spring and puppies. We associate the word with disease and infections, and it’s true that bacteria can cause these unpleasant things. But over the past few decades, we’ve also learned that there are a lot of good bacteria that actually help us live healthier lives. […]
Why the Immune System in Your Skin Needs Your Help
When you think of your immune system, you may imagine an army of cells deep in your bloodstream working to eradicate any viruses or bacteria you may encounter. You probably don’t imagine similar cells marching up and down your arm, but you could. That’s because the skin is a complex organ that not only provides […]
For Younger-Looking Skin, Respect Your Internal Body Clock
Are you a morning person or a night owl? Whatever your answer, we’re talking about your natural internal clock, or what scientists call your “circadian rhythm.” You’ve probably heard about this lately, as researchers are learning more about it all the time. While they used to believe it affected mainly your sleep/wake cycle, new studies […]
5 Ways Stress Shows Up on Skin—and How to Alleviate It
You know that stress isn’t good for you, but it’s hard to avoid. As long as it comes and goes quickly and you’re able to relax again, everything is usually fine, but if it goes on for several weeks or months, it could negatively affect your health. In fact, scientists have linked chronic stress to […]