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Tips for the no-sleep beauty fix

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  Wake up: Tips for the no-sleep beauty fix The reasons are varied and plentiful: Bingeing a new series, a major work deadline, a late night out with friends, too much caffeine, the neighbor’s dog, your dog, your children or just the worries of another day amid a global pandemic. No matter what the cause of a night short on sleep, you’ll likely see the evidence as soon as you look in the mirror. Good morning dark circles! And hello to you, too, bags under your puffy eyes! Getting proper beauty rest can be a challenge, but thanks to some of our favorite products, no one needs to know you were tossing and turning or up too late tuned into the eye-popping twists of the latest period drama set in London society. Here are some tips to give you that well-rested look even when you feel the farthest thing from it! 1. Don’t skip your regular skin care routine You have a regular routine for a reason, and this morning your skin needs it more than ever. Looking for someth

How to get the right skincare routine with dry skin.

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  Dry skin? We have your skin care routine Dull complexion, flakey skin, an uncomfortable, too-tight feeling around your face: If you have dry skin, you are all too familiar with these challenges. But dry skin isn’t an unsolvable problem. With the right skin care routine, you can repair your hydration issues and enjoy the feeling of moisturized, balanced skin. What causes dry skin? Like all skin issues, dry skin can be caused by several factors including environmental, hormonal and genetic. Dry skin produces less sebum than normal skin, and sebum is a substance that helps skin retain moisture. Without enough sebum, skin lacks the oil it needs to maintain a healthy moisture barrier . As we age, our skin also loses some of its ability to retain moisture, so it’s normal and natural to notice your skin trending to be drier as you get older. Weather and seasonal changes can also affect your skin. Wintertime is especially harsh on dry skin because of the dry heatin

Why you should have a regular skincare routine

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  Do you have a regular skin care routine? You should! Skin care routines are having more than just a moment. Once reserved for beauty bloggers, it seems like everyone has an elaborate multi-step skin care routine these days. And with the explosion of new products on the market, it’s never been easier to create a routine that works for your unique skin type. Why do I need a skin care routine? It’s a question that gets asked a lot. Artistry™ Beauty Squad expert Jenn Dockendorf answers it with another question. “Why do I need a regular workout or a balanced diet?” she says. “When you think about it, it’s all about staying healthy. You do a little something each day and over time you see a big difference.” Your skin, like any other part of your body, needs consistent care to look its healthiest . Yes, just like eating your veggies and exercising keeps your body healthy, a regular skin care routine can improve your skin and keep it looking healthy as you age. Your

5 skincare tips to win with visibly healthy skin

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  Skin care tips: 5 ways to win with visibly healthy skin You may not think of skin as being a defensive organ, but it is. Our skin provides a layer of protection from head to toe against all the pollutants and toxins the environment throws at us every day. Maintaining a strong skin barrier is the first step to help prevent damage, stress, dehydration or anything else that can compromise the skin. A critical part of that step includes a healthy microbiome, the invisible ecosystem of good bacteria that lives on your skin to help keep it in fighting condition. When that microbiome is in a balanced, harmonious state, it’s a winning combo for keeping good stuff in and bad stuff out. But when skin health is off, the guard comes down. Keep skin in a healthy place with these five happy-skin habits. [RELATED: Learn more about the global collaboration of Artistry Skincare and Nutrition products. ] 1. Be gentle to skin Harsh cleansers can mess up the healthy balance of g

7 tips for better beauty sleep

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  7 tips for getting a better night’s sleep Go to bed. Toss, turn … zzzz. Wake up … toss, turn … zzzz. Wake up … toss, turn … zzzz. Sound familiar? You’re not getting enough sleep, and that’s not healthy. Plus, it can make you really cranky (Get your own coffee!). Here are a few tips to help you get more sleep. Keep it quiet Snoring sleep partners? Noisy traffic? Loud neighbors or roommates? Consider a white noise machine or a loud fan to drown out the racket and whir you to sleep. You could also investigate soundproof curtains to keep the outside noise outside and carpeting to muffle noise from below. And rearrange your bedroom to place your bed the farthest away from any noise sources. The lowest cost solutions are earplugs and having a friendly but direct conversation with your neighbors about being considerate. (No, bongo drums at 2 a.m. on a weekday are not OK, even if they did invite you to the party.) Create a sleep sanctuary Keep your bedroom tidy,

The science behind skin dehydration

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  The science behind skin dehydration 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 of water. So, all

Sunscreen 101: Get the facts on skin protection with SPF

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  Sunscreen 101: Get the facts on skin protection with SPF What you need to know to protect your skin There’s something that feels so good about getting outside and soaking up some sun—not to mention the vitamin D boost you can get. Whether you’re heading out for daily walks, hopping on a bike or heading for a beach vacation for a little R&R, it’s a good idea to brush up on Sunscreen 101. It can literally save your skin. All skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful rays. It doesn’t matter if your skin tone is light, dark, or in between. But not all sunscreen products are created equal and their labels can be confusing. Let’s go through some of the basics so you can pick the best products for you. UVA vs UVB: What’s the difference? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is part of the natural energy produced by the sun. Prolonged exposure to UV radiation is also a major risk factor for sun-damaged skin. What’s the difference between the rays and the damage they can

Vitamin D deficiency is more common than you think

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  Vitamin D deficiency is more common than you think Life has moved indoors. Admit it — you spend way more time inside than outside. That means, like most people around the world, you’re probably not getting enough sunlight to provide your body with the vitamin D it needs to thrive. Why is vitamin D so important? Vitamin D enables normal mineralization of your bones, supports normal function of the cardiovascular system and contributes to the normal function of the immune system. † Reports actually suggest that over half of the world’s population suffers from a deficiency of vitamin D. “The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the general population is significant in many regions of the globe,” says Alli Klosner, a clinical research scientist for Nutrilite. “Very few foods in nature contain vitamin D, and most of us don’t get enough sunlight to provide us with the vitamin D our bodies need.” Sources of vitamin D Sunshine generates vitamin D in your skin. The

The Art in Artistry Signature Select Masks

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  Put your best face forward with Artistry Signature Select Masks Spring is the season for fresh starts. As you’re swapping out your wardrobe, bringing your lighter and brighter favorites to the forefront, don’t forget to refresh what is staring back at you from the mirror. Our faces are exposed to harsh conditions every day, and it’s no secret that factors in our environment and even inside our bodies can show on our faces. Pollution can dull your skin. Lack of sleep makes you feel tired, but it can also make you look tired. And feeling stressed not only shows on your skin in the form of breakouts, it can make it harder for your skin to heal. Discovering your best face So how do you put your best face forward? The Artistry beauty brand recently launched a new line of Artistry Signature Select™ Masks aiming to do just that. The line features five different masks, each designed to target different skincare needs, so you can pamper your face and problem-solve at

5 things you need for healthy looking skin.

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  Want healthy looking skin? You need these 5 things Is your skin nutrition on point? You know your body has nutritional needs to be healthy, right? Well, your skin has nutritional needs, too. So, if you have skin (and we’ll go ahead and assume you do), there are a handful of nutritional requirements you should address to look your healthy best – no matter your skin type, skin tone or age. Those requirements deal with your skin’s purity, balance, ability to rebuild, moisture and protection. Since all these areas are interconnected, leaving even one unmet will keep skin from looking as healthy as it can be. We recommend finding a skin care routine that works like supplements for your skin to tackle all five areas for visibly healthy skin with a smoother, revitalized and radiant look. 1. Purify your skin A lack of purity in your skin nutrition shows up as skin irritation. And once it starts, it can turn into an ever-worsening cycle of irritation – with significa

Here’s how to build your skin care routine for oily skin.

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  Oily skin? Here’s how to build your skin care routine If your face looks shiny or feels greasy, there’s a good chance you have oily skin. Oily skin can actually be a plus — your skin naturally produces oil to keep itself hydrated, so people with oily skin tend to have fewer wrinkles. On the other hand, oily skin can also be the source of stubborn breakouts. Oily skin has a lot of causes, but with the right skin care routine, you can help your skin find balance so it looks and feels fresh all day. We’ll show you how to create the perfect skin care routine for oily skin. How do I know if I have oily skin? Think about how your face looks and feels at the end of the day. Does your skin look shiny or greasy? Do the pores around your t-zone look enlarged? Does makeup seem to “melt” off your face by the end of the day? If so, you probably have oily skin. Another possible sign: frequent breakouts. Overproduction of oil means it can get trapped in your pores and br

Do you protect your skin during winter weather?

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  5 Tips to protect your skin during winter weather Skincare is important all year long, but winter has its own special challenges: dry heated rooms, dropping temperatures, biting winds – all of which can lead to dry skin and chapped lips. And all that cold weather makes you want to take nice long hot showers, which, unfortunately, only adds to the problem by further drying out your skin. Help your skin survive Mother Nature’s coldest months with these tips: 1. Exfoliate Try dry exfoliation. Grab a soft brush or dry washcloth and gently brush the skin on your arms, legs and body to remove dead skin cells. Those cells make your skin look dull, and that is the opposite of the look you want to achieve. For your face, consider an at-home peel for a fast refresher. Using a unique mushroom enzyme, Artistry™ Intensive Skincare Renewing Peel gently and effectively exfoliates your skin, renewing its radiant look in just eight minutes. 2. Don’t skip your steps There ar

Brit+Co gives shout-out to new Artistry™ serum

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  Brit+Co gives shout-out to new Artistry™ serum The newest innovation from Artistry™ cosmetics and skincare received a shout-out from Brit+Co, a website featuring blogs and videos covering just about anything from the latest trends in beauty, fashion and food to the hot-button issues of the day for 6.7 million readers each month. Artistry Signature Select™ Personalized Serum , which allows users to enjoy the benefits of up to three serums at one time, was highlighted in October as a must-see product. Chemistry Asking readers if they are “ready to feel like a chemist?” the beauty editor touched on the fact that you pick and choose your own formulas to mix depending on your desired functions. “Concoct a serum targeted to your unique complexion concerns by choosing a base and up to three amplifiers for brightening, anti-aging, firming, hydrating, and spot reduction,” the entry reads. Choose your combination Research by Artistry scientists revealed that