One out of 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer each year. What are you doing to prevent yourself from becoming one of them?

An eight year study of 23,153 German participants aged 35 to 65 years found that four simple healthy lifestyle choices slashed the participants' cancer, heart disease and diabetes risk by 80%.

Sometimes no matter how much rest you get, you still wake up to dark under-eye circles. While fatigue can be a contributing factor to dark under-eye circles, it’s not the only culprit. Heredity, nasal congestion, alcohol consumption, allergies, gluten intolerance, and the use of birth control products can all contribute to the lovely “shiner” look everyone hates. The other sad truth is that dark under-eye circles are a normal part of aging. As we get older, our skin thins and we lose fat and collagen. This combination makes the reddish-blue blood vessels under your eyes more obvious.

Did you know that by law, cosmetics are not required to have expiration dates? Just like food, makeup expires; but even if the cosmetic has a printed expiration date, according to the FDA the date should only be considered a “rule of thumb.” How do you know if your cosmetics are safe?

Winter brings cold temperatures, strong winds and decreased humidity --- all of which can leave your skin feeling dry, tight and sore. During the winter months, there’s less moisture in the air and your skin’s natural oils can be blown away by the wind. When you combine that with central heating (which is very drying) you have a recipe for blotchy and itchy skin. Skincare regimens are seasonal and it’s import to adjust your routine as the seasons change. Everyone, including those with oily skin, should reassess their skincare routine at this time of year to allow for the season's drying effect.