It’s no secret that smoking has severe repercussions for your overall health, affecting everything from your lungs and heart to your immune system. However, one of the more visible effects is the toll it takes on your skin. While most people are aware that smoking can age your appearance, the

In scientific terms, the human eye is an organ that detects light and send signals along the optic nerve to the brain. In everyday life, your eyes are the major interpreters of the world around you. As one of the most complex organs with a multitude of individual parts that

Most of us have noticed it – when someone is pregnant, they seemingly have a glow about them. Believe it or not, the “pregnancy glow” is actually a real skin condition! While the body is nurturing and growing a baby, it produces nearly 50% more blood volume to support new

In our last blog, we discussed the warning signs your skin might give you when your internal health may need attention. We reviewed dry and itchy skin; unusual hair growth; thinning hair, hair loss, and dry scalp; yellow and red bumps; hives; as well as hyperpigmentation and dark patches. In

As the largest organ in your body, your skin serves multiple functions. It provides a waterproof barrier, helps regulate body temperature, and works as a protectant from infection and other elements such as pollutants, bacteria, and the sun’s UV rays. Your skin can also be a key indicator when something

Florida’s summer temperatures are soaring, with sweltering heat becoming a daily reality. Despite the intense sun, Floridians and visitors alike are eager to enjoy outdoor summer activities and adventures. And with any fun in the Florida sun, your chances of prolonged ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure are high during this time