Keeping your skin vibrant and luminous is important as you age. While diligent moisturizing, constant hydration and fervent sun protection can lay a good foundation for healthy skin, hair, and nails, supporting these healthy habits with a few of these superfoods can help your skin thrive all through winter.

Eat More Blueberries

These little sapphire gems are packed with antioxidants, which go a long way to help protect your body’s cells against free radical damage. Free radical damage often increases stress hormones and inflammation, affecting the health of hair and skin — balance that damage with a fistful of plump blueberries.

Drink A Beer

Beer has a staggering amount of silicon, something that is typically lacking in the average diet. Silicon is a mineral that has long been associated with skin health, hair growth, and nail growth. Silica is thought to increase circulation to the skin leaving your skin firm, your hair luxurious, and your nails strong.

Go Nuts For Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, an element linked to protection against oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can lead to patchy hair growth, dull skin, and brittle nails. Just six to eight Brazil nuts meet almost 800% of your recommended daily value of selenium, so go nuts!

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At Laser Smooth Company, we’re in the business of confidence boosting. When unwanted hair gets in the way of your self-confidence, the results could be devastating. Laser hair removal will certainly boost your self-confidence, especially if your unwanted hair was a primary reason for lack of self-assurance, but once your hair has been removed, follow up with these 3 tricks to keep your confidence at record high levels long after your last laser session.

Make Posture a Priority

Keeping your back straight, your chin high, and your shoulders back conveys remarkable self-assurance. Even on days when your confidence lets you down, practicing good posture can help improve your mood and boost your morale.

Smile

Trick your brain into thinking you’re the most confident, self-satisfied person around by wearing an authentic smile as often as you can. The smiles you receive in return will also go far in boosting your esteem.

Remove Negativity

Have a Facebook friend who posts angry rant after angry rant? Unfollow them. Cranky coworker killing your vibe? Shut them out with headphones. In all areas of your life, seek to distance yourself from overwhelmingly negative things and people and watch your happiness and self-confidence blossom.

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Teaching children about skincare should be integral to teaching them about hygiene. Learning to care for and protect their skin early will help establish good habits as they age, ensuring a lifetime of (hopefully!) healthy skin. Use these three suggestions to plant the seeds of skincare with your children and make healthy skin a family affair.

Keep sunscreen next to the front door.

Make a concrete habit of applying sunscreen to all exposed areas before every outing. Make a fun routine of it, sing a little song or accompany your application with a happy dance. Whatever your delivery method, be consistent. The key to skin health in children is sun protection, so make it a priority.

Make water the beverage of choice every day.

A treat like chocolate milk or juice every now again is certainly acceptable, but the sooner children learn how crucial hydration is to their well-being the better. Keep their water bottles at their sides throughout the day so that hydration becomes a habit.

Lotion up after hand washing, face washing, and bath-time.

Hot water can dry out skin, and in colder months that can lead to chapped hands and faces. Get your kids into the habit of using a bit of lotion after wash time to ensure their skin stays as supple as it can be.

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As we age, our skin loses elasticity and density. Our skin is more vulnerable to the elements and displays damage with very little provocation. Assembling a skin care routine that will not only nourish and support aging skin but leave it luminous and glowing is a challenge, but these tips and tricks may make the job that much easier.

Avoid Scalding Hot Showers

Scalding hot showers and baths are for impervious youth. Older folks should refrain from overly hot showers multiple times a week and opt for warm temps instead. Extremely hot showers and baths can rob skin of its vital moisture, so be cautious when drawing a stress-relieving bath or having a quick shower.

Your Skin Is Sensitive

Use only moisturizing soaps and body washes designated for sensitive skin.  Soaps and body washes for “normal skin” (whatever that is) can result in drying or irritation if your skin is anything other than leather. Instead, do a bit of research and invest in both a moisturizing soap that meets your specific needs and a lotion or hydrating cream and moisturize vigorously after bathing.

Use a Humidifier

Utilize a humidifier in your living areas, especially in winter months when constant heater use can dry out your environment. This along with diligent hydration and clean eating will give your skin a distinct advantage as it ages.

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We all know that a healthy diet and moderate exercise is great for our bodies. We know that staying hydrated and moisturized will keep our skin luminous and we know that avoiding the sun will help us avoid skin damage. We know many very specific actions we can take to protect and revitalize our skin, but did you know that these yoga asanas are touted for keeping skin youthful and invigorated? Try these three asanas for your health, your peace of mind and your skin.

Sarvangasana

The shoulder stand pose is universally recognized as the best asana for luminous skin. By encouraging circulation towards your face, this asana can help rid your visage of fine wrinkles, acne, and dryness. Do this asana a few times daily to see immediate results.

Bharadvaja’s Twist

Addressing your guts is the first step in achieving clear, glowing skin. This seated twist awakens your digestive system, urging crucial purges of built-up waste and toxins.

Matsyasana

A.K.A. the fish pose, this asana stimulates the thyroid, pineal, and pituitary glands, effectively marshaling discordant hormone levels. This pose also stretches the muscles of the face and neck, encouraging circulation and firmness.

Try these poses in conjunction with your regular workout schedule or take time during your normal workday to relax into them.

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Though laser hair removal can be remarkably uncomplicated with minimal, if any, pain, aftercare remains a primary concern. Skin that has recently come into contact with a follicle obliterating laser requires aftercare to soothe and mollify even slight inflammation. Follow these few aftercare tips to ensure your skin stays placid after each of your laser hair removal sessions.

Immediately following a laser hair removal treatment, apply a cool towel or ice pack to the treatment area to ease any discomfort. Post-treatment you may feel a sensation similar to a sunburn, and an ice pack can provide immediate relief.

A light application of pure aloe vera gel can also be remarkably soothing post-treatment. Aloe vera gets its reputation as a skin care dynamo by providing calming comfort to aggravated skin, so keep a bottle at the ready after each session.

Avoid screaming hot showers and baths for a few days after your treatment. Intense heat can exacerbate any lingering discomfort. Instead opt for warm showers that won’t leave your prone body radiating with heat.

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The official gifting season is nearly upon us. Candy cane light posts, tinsel-strewn storefronts, and twinkle light lined streets are all just around the corner, heralding that now is the time to start thinking of the gifts you’ll be sharing this year.

That said, if you or someone you know has been considering laser hair removal, let this be the year that you make someone’s hair removal dreams come true. Share Laser Smooth Company gift certificates with your friends and family members that have shown an interest in or seriously considered laser hair removal. Gift certificates can be purchased for varying amounts and varying treatment plans so you can be sure there is a Laser Smooth Company gift certificate that’s right for your gifting needs.

This season, when it comes time to do your holiday shopping, contact Laser Smooth Company for rates and service options and you’ll be the most popular gifter of the season. Every gift-giving event is an opportunity to change the life of someone struggling with unwanted hair and Laser Smooth Company is here to help. Gift Certificates go even better with our Specials going on now!

Laser Smooth Company specializes in Laser Hair Removal for both men and women in all areas of the body. We feature the Light Sheer Duet, this is the newest and most innovative Laser Hair Removal system. We remove hair from here, down there or anywhere.

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The most common skin issues can sometimes be the most difficult to conquer. Often, manufacturers offer cookie cutter cures that may work for some, but not for all. Additionally, many common skin ailments can be exacerbated by drugstore potions and elixirs. Here are three common skin problems and how to deal with them.

Acne

Acne is the most common skin condition found in adolescents and adults, with infant and elderly sufferers too, though in smaller numbers. Acne flare-ups can be the cause of hormonal changes, stress, diet or sleep issues. Identifying the contributing factors to your acne is critical to assuaging breakouts. Dairy contributes to acne flare-ups, so consider your diet and how it may be affecting your skin. Up your green vegetable intake and lower your fat and dairy intakes to see valuable skin changes.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a condition tolerated by over 7.5 million people. Though there is no “cure” per say, there are a number of lifestyle changes one can make to offset the scaly inflammation of psoriasis. Many dermatologists recommend ceasing all vices (smoking, drinking) and sticking to a nutrient-dense, antioxidant-rich diet featuring lots of fresh vegetables. An elimination diet that excludes dairy, sugar and gluten can get you started on the path to less severe symptoms.

Eczema

Like most common skin conditions, diet can be a valuable ally in relief of the most painful or inconveniencing symptoms. Eczema is triggered by an immune response, sometimes due to external factors but more often due to gut-level irritations.

See your doctor to discuss ongoing symptoms of these skin conditions and proper ways to approach relief.

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If you are considering laser hair removal, there are a number of factors to consider. Knowing when to move forward with a laser hair removal treatment plan essentially comes down to these things: Does this unwanted hair affect my work/social/family life? Does this unwanted hair affect my self-esteem, sense of worth and confidence? Does this unwanted hair necessitate excessive, uncomfortable grooming?

Laser hair removal is a permanent procedure and while some patients experience very light regrowth it is typically faint and negligible. Laser hair removal can work wonders for persons feeling held back by their unwanted hair. Excessive hair growth on arms, legs, necks, faces, and hairlines can cause significant self-doubt. For people who live active lives, feeling self-conscious about unwanted facial and/or body hair at work or school can cause dips in productivity and engagement, often resulting in even more severe issues.

When unwanted body hair is affecting your everyday life, laser hair removal is the right choice for you. Even if your unwanted hair is hidden from plain sight, if it bothers you excessively, laser hair removal should be a serious consideration.

Don’t wait to get the smooth, hair-free skin you deserve. Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal treatment in the Gresham area. We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanently hair removal. We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon.

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As your skin ages, pigmentation spots may appear in the areas of your body that are exposed to the most sun. Chests, faces, hands, and arms are all typical candidates for age spots. Many find these areas of hyper-pigmentation less bothersome, but many others experience a drop in self-esteem and self-confidence after acquiring age spots. If you’re proud of your age spots and feel they are well earned, then we applaud you and congratulate you on a long life spent enjoying warm rays of sunshine. However, if you’re less than thrilled with your new age spots, these three DIY treatments can help clear your skin and having you feeling youthful and bright in no time.

Raw Lemon

Citric acid is a natural exfoliant and bleaching agent. When applied directly to age spots, users can see results in as little as 2 months. Use the juice from half a lemon—avoid lemon concentrates—and rub it on your age spots twice daily.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar contains hydroxy acids—proven to help lighten sun and age spots. Mix your vinegar with a dash of olive or avocado oil to counteract the drying effects of the vinegar on its own,

Papaya Flesh

The vibrant orange of fresh papaya fruit contains enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids, each helping to exfoliate your skin, reduce the appearance of age spots, and leave you with luminous, supple skin. Leave a bit of the papaya flesh on your afflicted areas for 10-15 minutes daily.

While treating your skin for age spots, why not also treat yourself to laser hair removal? Your skin feels best with it is smooth and hair free, and the experts as Laser Smooth Company are eager and able to help you get the permanent hair reduction your deserve. Laser Smooth Company offers the best laser hair removal treatment in the Gresham area, and had been proudly serving the community for years. Let us help you today! We are always open for free consultations, and we’d love to help you take the first steps towards permanently hair removal! We are conveniently located at 2850 SE Powell Valley Rd in Gresham, Oregon, and are eager for your visit. Learn more about the Services we offer at Laser Smooth Company. Check out our Specials.

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