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  SPRING SKIN CARE: DO YOU HAVE DEHYDRATED SKIN? The science behind dehydrated skin When your skin is well hydrated, it looks vibrant, smooth, and fresh. But when your skin’s natural processes for maintaining hydration break down, it can start to look dull and have visible lines. No one wants that. That’s why it’s so important to keep your skin hydrated by caring for it in a way that helps maintain cell health while sealing in moisture. What causes dehydrated skin? In a perfect world, your skin does a pretty good job of keeping itself hydrated, but our world is rarely perfect. Your skin’s natural hydration process is easily disrupted by a lack of water and other risk factors that are part of everyday life, including harsh weather, extreme indoor environments, everyday stress or even daily cleansing. Can oily skin be dehydrated? And those of us with oily skin are not immune to dehydration. While oil provides a type of moisture, it doesn’t combat the dehydration that occurs due to a lack

  Today, many of us are spending more time at home. Remote work, online school, virtual clubs — more of our lives are happening where we live, surrounded by the people we love. Basements have become gyms. That “extra bedroom” is now a playroom. Large closets are now small offices. These spaces fill a need in our lives, helping us feel safe amid the everchanging landscape. But they can also be home to airborne contamination. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the air inside our homes can actually be more contaminated by odors, allergens and chemicals than the air outside—as much as 5 times higher. Not something you want in a space where your family’s health and safety should be top priority. Here are some strategies to improve your indoor air. Clean regularly to improve indoor air Allergens  and other irritants or contaminants can enter your home every time the door opens. Make sure to regularly vacuum carpets, upholstered furniture, drapes and other furnishings using

  If you love sporting a favorite lipstick or choosing your colors to suit your moods, you are all too familiar with the challenge of how to make that color last throughout the day. Every bite, every sip and every smile can wear away your lip color – but we can help. First, let’s start with some basic care to make sure your lips are always ready for your color of choice. Everyday lip care KEEP LIPS HYDRATED Lips love water, so drink it up all day long. Seriously, we can’t over-emphasize the need for water. Make sure you’re drinking plenty and using a humidifier in your home, especially during the winter months or if you live in an arid climate. Use a lip balm, like  Artistry Studio™ Tinted Lip Balms,  to maintain that healthy, hydrated lip, too. HOW TO REDUCE LIP LINES Do you have fine lines forming above your lips? Over time, most of us do. They’re caused by sun exposure, age and smoking. (Another good reason to quit!) Apply a product with retinol on the area around the lips to help s

  What is zinc? Zinc might be the second-to-last element of the periodic table, but it’s definitely an essential worker. According to the U.S. National Institute of Health, zinc is an essential nutrient found in cells throughout our body and is needed for healthy development and to maintain optimal health. What does zinc do for the body? Because our bodies don’t store zinc, we need a daily dose to aid in growth, DNA synthesis, immune function and more. Just a little bit of zinc can go a long way to realize the benefits. Zinc is a super-nutrient responsible for functions that span supporting your immune system to providing you with a proper sense of taste and smell. It supports your health in myriad ways. Here are some examples. 1. Zinc helps our bodies grow and develop During pregnancy, infancy and childhood, zinc is important to maintain proper growth. Why? Because our bodies need it to perform key functions, such as making proteins, DNA and genetic material. 2. Zinc is good for your