We all deal with the stray pimple now and then (hormones), but for many people, breakouts are a regular and ongoing skin challenge. There are approximately 45 million young adults between the ages of 12 and 24 who have acne. This number does not even include the millions of acne patients in their 20s and 30s.

Inflammatory skin conditions like acne or rosacea can be embarrassing and reduce self-confidence; and unfortunately these conditions affect a large portion of the population. According to the National Rosacea Society, more than 14 million Americans suffer from the discomfort and embarrassment of rosacea symptoms without treatment. Approximately 45 million young adults between the ages of 12 and 24 have acne (not even including the millions of acne patients in their 20’s and 30’s).

Who would have thought that the same technology used to allow pregnant women to view their fetuses in the womb could help make your skin look younger and smoother? Ultrasonic technology has been used in cosmetic procedures for nearly 30 years and this “luxury” skin treatment is creating a buzz in both spa and home skin care.

Developers have been busy cranking out applications for the best-selling iPhone, covering nearly every topic and purpose. If you can think of it, there is most certainly an app for it, and skincare is no exception. Here is a look at some of the more popular skincare applications available in the iTunes Store:

My skin tends to get very dry particularly in the cold winter months. Daily bathing seems to only exacerbate the problem, leaving my skin raw, red and sometimes even itchy. I try my best to avoid regular soap or heavily perfumed body washes and cleansers, but I’ve had a difficult time finding any that don’t still feel like they are leaving something behind on my skin.

We may not be able to stop the years from flying by, but we don’t have to completely surrender to the visible signs of aging. Wrinkles are indeed a fact of life, but with the proper treatment, you can minimize their appearance and keep skin looking deceptively younger; and who doesn’t want to look younger?

It’s true that as we age, so does our skin. Wrinkles, age spots and other visible signs of aging are a fact of life. It is inevitable that they will catch up to all of us eventually, but that doesn’t mean we can’t put up a good fight. While you won’t necessarily be able to stop the visible signs of aging, there are steps you can take every day to hold off their appearance a bit longer and lessen their severity. Here are a few proactive tips to put off Father Time:

Cupid is sharpening his arrow as Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and couples around the country will be preparing for the biggest date night of the year. There’s nothing worse than waking up the morning of your big date to find a pimple smack dab in the middle of your face. Take steps now to avoid Valentine’s Day breakouts and keep your date blemish-free.

Vitamins are essential to the proper functioning of all of our body parts – including the skin. Certain vitamins have been proven to help skin look younger and preserve it’s beauty longer. Skincare product makers have long incorporated vitamins including A, B, C, D and E for their protective, regenerative and anti-aging properties.

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