Healthy skin is beautiful skin.

I just came back from a 10-day trip to North Africa and Europe, where I had a marvelous time. It also reminded me that many of you will probably be traveling soon, so I thought I’d share some travel tips on how to protect your skin, no matter where you go or how you travel.

1) Never wear makeup on a long flight, because it essentially means sleeping in your makeup. And that, as we all know, is a no-no. The only exception I would make is lipstick, as long as it is the moisturizing kind.

2) Cabin air is very dry, so bring lip balm, moisturizer, and a small mister. Misting your face before applying more moisturizer really helps the water molecules to bind to the surface of your skin. Make sure everything is in containers small enough (less than three ounces) to pass through security.

3) Drink plenty of water on the plane. Avoid alcohol throughout the flight, because it is dehydrating.

4) Try to get out of your seat and walk up and down the aisle every hour or so to prevent blood clots. I know, I know — not a skin care tip, but I am a doctor, after all, and blood clots are a real possibility on long flights.

5) Dry, gritty, bloodshot eyes during the flight and upon arrival can be avoided if you have preservative-free lubricating eye drops with you. You want the kind that mimics real tears, not the drops that promise to take the red out of your eyes.

6) Pack a bottle of your favorite mild cleanser in your suitcase and make sure to have a small bottle of your cleanser, plus some cotton squares, in your bag with you at all times. Getting separated from your luggage is a real possibility, and using unfamiliar products can lead to dryness or allergic reactions. I have had so many patients call frantically from Europe with allergic reactions after they used complementary hotel products (which are usually highly fragranced) that I now have a network of dermatologists in major European capitals to which I can refer them. So, be careful with those cute little hotel soaps and creams!

6) Pack an over-the-counter cortisone cream in your suitcase for hives and insect bites.

7) A small tube of Aquaphor healing ointment in your handbag is very useful when traveling to protect lips and hands, and to keep minor cuts and scrapes hydrated to lessen scarring.

8) Bring some moleskin patches for the blisters so many people get after walking through museum after museum.

9) Don’t forget your favorite sunscreen. Believe me, even on cloudy days in London you are getting the same ultraviolet rays that damage your skin back home.

Source:http://blogs.webmd.com/healthy-skin/2012/04/skin-care-travel-tips.html

Olay Invites Women to Declare Moms Their “Beauty By Example” This Mother’s Day

Olay has helped women of all ages look and feel their most beautiful. Many of these women have told us that the person who represents true beauty to them is not a model or celebrity, but their moms. So, in celebration of moms everywhere, Olay is working to give special recognition to one million moms by Mother’s Day. Beginning April 13th, women are invited to log on to www.facebook.com/Olay, and sign our online declaration to acknowledge their moms as their “Beauty By Example” women who are beautiful inside and out, and have inspired them in so many ways. As part of our effort to recognize amazing women everywhere, moms and daughters alike, Olay is contributing up to one million ounces of product to look good feel better, a national public service program dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of women undergoing treatment for cancer. Consider it “Beauty By Example” in action.

“Olay has always been committed to helping women of all ages look and feel their best through our skincare solutions. Last year, we noticed many women commenting on our Facebook page, saying that their moms represented true beauty to them. That sparked the idea for our ‘Beauty By Example’ campaign, which celebrates the unique bond between mothers and daughters, and seeks to recognize millions of moms as truly inspirational,” said Joe Arcuri, Vice President - Skin and Personal Care, North America, Procter & Gamble. “We’re very excited to partner with look good feel better to help them fulfill their mission. The women they serve truly demonstrate ‘Beauty By Example’ every day.”

“At look good feel better we know that many women undergoing cancer treatment experience dramatic treatment-related changes in appearance that often affect their sense of well-being and self-confidence,” said Louanne Roark, executive director of the Personal Care Products Council Foundation and look good feel better. “We are thankful for the support and partnership of Olay, in helping these women maintain their self-esteem through the donation of up to a million ounces of product.”

Olay’s new “Beauty By Example” campaign also encourages women to showcase their moms’ beauty by posting a story on Olay’s Facebook wall or sharing a photo of her in our Facebook photo gallery. In addition, fans can visit the video gallery to view inspirational vignettes featuring real moms and daughters, the winners of last year’s “Like Mom. Like Daughter” contest, who are also featured in the new print advertisements appearing in the May issues of Oprah, Elle and Marie Claire and the June issues of Glamour and Harper’s Bazaar.

Source:http://www.worldpressonline.com/PressRelease/olay-invites-women-to-declare-moms-their-%E2%80%9Cbeauty-by-example%E2%80%9D-this-mother%E2%80%99s-day-33630.html

Reveal a new you at the MEDICard Skin Care Center

A GLOWING, healthy skin and a toned body is the envy of many. Fortunately, achieving radiant skin and a sculpted physique need not be so difficult. The key is to seek proper guidance and expert care from qualified professionals---qualities that you will find at the MEDICard Skin and Body Laser and Aesthetic Care Center.

“The demand for skin and body treatments continues to grow, especially with the stress brought about by work and pollution. At MEDICard, we understand the needs of today’s people who want nothing less than professional and high-quality skin and body care,” says MEDICard president Dr. Nicky S. Montoya.

The MEDICard Skin and Body Laser and Aesthetic Care Center offers a one-stop solution to skin and body care needs. It provides a wide range of services including

Diamond Peel, Pixel (Laser Skin Resurfacing), Revitale (Skin Rejuvenation), Thermolift and Thermosculp (Radio Frequency), Infusion Mesotherapy, Revisage Max (Laser 360), Epilage (Laser Hair Removal), Beam (Skin Tightening and Lifting) and Leg Veins Removal to help you enjoy great-looking skin and that svelte body.

Most importantly, the center is helmed by board-certified dermatologists, nutrition management physicians and properly-trained and licensed nurses. This ensures that patients enjoy a coordinated treatment plan that’s customized and dedicated to deliver only the highest levels of patient care.

With MEDICard’s Skin and Body Laser and Aesthetic Care Center, having glowing skin and a sculpted body to match is a definite possibility.

Source:http://www.malaya.com.ph/index.php/living/1828-reveal-a-new-you-at-the-medicard-skin-care-center