You’ve heard many times about the importance of wearing sunscreen and most of us think of the long days at the lake or golfing–times when we spend hours in the sun.  It is critical that you understand it is the small things that add up, too. Every time you take your dog out for a quick walk and when you drive around every day with the sun shining in your window–you need sunscreen during these quick outings, too.  We’d love to help you choose the right sunscreen so if you need to stock up for summer, drop in and we’ll be happy to assist you!
Your sleep position can also prevent wrinkles.  Experts believe that sleeping on your stomach or on your side when your face is being pushed in that same position over and over again can be a problem.  They recommend sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees to prevent rolling.

Speaking of sleep, we also must realize the importance role it plays when it comes to skin care and the appearance of our skin.  A recent study suggested that people who slept eight hours a night were actually perceived by others to be not just more beautiful and more attractive physically, but healthier.  When a person sleeps, their whole body, including their skin, rejuvenates. Re-hydration takes place during sleep, which means the cells of the skin repair themselves during the night.

You should be smiling this Valentine’s Day if your special someone gives you a box of chocolates that include almonds, too! They are not only a tasty treat, but they are good for your heart and skin.
Almonds contain a wide variety of nutrients and they can help to decrease wrinkles and improve cardiovascular immune, eye, blood and bone health. Consider these additional benefits:
The array of essential nutrients packaged neatly by nature into almonds provides amazing health benefits. Studies show that almonds are heart healthy because eating them can lower cholesterol levels in those with elevated levels. Other benefits include improved complexion, maintaining eye sight and shiny, youthful hair.
Almonds Improve Cardiovascular Health and Sun Damage
Almonds are an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium, a good source of protein and fiber and offer heart healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that boosts the immune system, protects cell membranes and helps the body make red blood cells. According to research sun exposure can deplete vitamin E from the skin, making it more vulnerable to sun damage. This is why vitamin E is used in many skin care products. Almonds contain antioxidant levels as high as tea and broccoli (good news for fussy eaters). Antioxidants deactivate free radicals which are elements in the body that can damage and destroy cells and lead to everything from skin aging to cancer, heart disease and stroke. Eat ’em up!

Belladerm wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day! Be good to yourself and those you LOVE! We invite you to sign up for our newsletter and check out our specials this month!