Cool Tips to Beat Dark Circles

Even though they may not look so pretty, dark circles under your eyes aren’t something I worry about.

And you shouldn’t either.

In most cases, dark circles aren’t caused by a medical problem. And the solution is usually quick and easy.

Perfectly Excellent

Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? I must admit, I have a bit of a perfectionist streak in me. It’s something I’m learning to resist. In fact, Dr. Mollie Marti, founder of BestLifeDesign.com, suggested that I “strive for excellence, not perfection.” I let that sink in and realized we don’t have to be perfect. Perfection is totally unattainable anyway, so why not be the most “excellent” we can be in all areas, including the way we look and feel?

Tips to Sleep Like a Baby and Start Aging Backwards

People are always asking me for my “top tips” for fresher, younger skin. Well, I’d have to put sleep in my top three.

Many years ago – more than a quarter century ago, actually – I had a job that required me to stay up all night. I was a rock-and-roll disc jockey from midnight to six a.m. At the same time, I was a college student during the day. This left me only two hours a day to sleep. I was definitely burning the candle at both ends!

I was so sleep-deprived that I could barely concentrate in school. And I’ve been told by people who knew me then and see me now that I look younger at over 50 than I did at age 22.

People the world over are sleep-deprived, and this can lead to a whole host of problems, including weight gain. Scientists have found that too little sleep increases the “hunger hormone” levels and decreases the levels of the hormone that makes you feel full. Interestingly, the rise in the obesity rate correlates to the reduction in daily sleep hours compared to a few decades ago.1

8 Hours to Better Skin

Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, What can erase wrinkles in only 8 hours and doesn’t cost a cent? Sleep! Getting enough sleep is good for your health, but it’s great for your skin. Think of sleep as your nightly face lift. You’re giving your skin a chance to repair itself. While you’re dreaming, your skin is [...]

Cool Tip to Beat Dark Eye Circles

Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, Like any mother with a young child, there are times I don’t get enough sleep. In the morning, I wake up with dark circles under my eyes. Although I don’t like the way they look, I don’t get too worried about them. And you shouldn’t either. Dark circles aren’t usually caused [...]