Nothing makes me more conscious than hearing the dreaded statement “You look so tired!” And as a full-time nurse working 12-hour graveyard shifts, I’ve heard this all too often. The first give-away sign of sleep deprivation are the eyes and skin- as puffy bags, darkened circles, and wan skin emerge.
02.27.10 | Beauty | Cristal
It’s the time of the year again, right before Spring, when new trends in beauty and fashion debut. As the Mercedes-Benz fashion week wraps up, the International Beauty Show (IBS) and International Esthetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) is preparing to open its doors at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, and I [...]
02.27.10 | Events | Cristal
AcneApp works by emitting alternating 420 nanometer blue light and 660 nanometer red light technology that is theoretically believed to kill the bacteria that causes acne, promote healing, and act on wrinkles by stimulating collagen growth.
02.7.10 | Beauty | Cristal
Over the past few years, mineral makeup has been gaining popularity among dermatologists, make-up artists, and skincare professionals. Although many may think that mineral make-up is a novelty in the beauty industry, its roots actually date back to ancient times as many cultures throughout history have used naturally “colored earth” to beautify the skin. Makeup [...]
02.6.10 | Beauty | Cristal
Eczema (aka atopic dermatitis) is a term used on a group of skin conditions that are characterized by scaly, rash-like irritation, inflammation, dryness, and at times, increased thickness of the skin in a particular area. The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it’s thought to be related to the body’s immune system and its exaggerated [...]
02.3.10 | Health & Fitness | Cristal
Bellydance can be enjoyed by all: anyone and everyone , regardless of age, shape, weight, and body type, can benefit from this dance. Read on for 8 reasons which you should be shimmying your way to health!
02.2.10 | Health & Fitness | Cristal
It’s no secret that naturally long lashes enhance the allure, appeal, and charm of the eyes. While I’ve been blessed with naturally long lashes, I have always turned to mascaras to give me the thickness and volume that I lacked. After awhile though, I began to notice that my mascara craze has led to dry, [...]
02.1.10 | Beauty | Cristal
One of the most popular vitamin additions to skin care products is Vitamin C and its derivatives.
02.1.10 | Health & Fitness | Cristal
Article by Cristal Orpilla, R.N.
FACT: According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, about 90 percent of non-melanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
It’s no doubt that sun protection is now more important than ever- to preserve youth, prevent the aging process of the skin, and more importantly, to protect against the [...]
02.1.10 | Health & Fitness | Cristal