A: The National Sleep Foundation has a plethora of great pointers on getting enough sleep. Some ideas: Keep a consistent sleep/wake cycle; banish all electronics and potentially stimulating items from the bedroom (think TV, computer, video games); avoid doing work on your bed; and stay away from caffeine. For more on getting your beauty sleep, see here. Another great way to improve your sleep is to exercise. Stress is another source of insufficient sleep. Reduce stress by doing yoga, getting a facial and pampering yourself. (Here’s how to do it on a budget here and here.) Your diet also plays a role in how you sleep. Here are some ideas for healthy foods that also boost the skin here and here. |
A: There are many ways — both big and small — that you can update your look: Buy red lipstick or a new shade of eye shadow; find a new signature scent; or get a haircut. For more ideas to revitalize your look, see here. |
A: How about one resolution with two parts! That is, resolve to protect your skin from sun damage by applying sunscreen every day and by seeing a dermatologist for an annual skin screening. These are really the two best things you can do for your skin (and health). Skin cancer is the most common cancer in America. Here’s more on melanoma and signs of abnormal moles. And here are six more reasons why seeing a dermatologist is a very good idea. |
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A: According to research from the American Academy of Dermatology, in 42,839 eczema patients, “27 percent…developed eczema from on-the-job exposure.” Of those patients suffering from job-related eczema, about 60 percent had careers in the housekeeping, bricklaying, mechanical, metal work, hairdressing or healthcare industries.
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