OZNā„¢ Journal

Alcohol Effects on Skin

We all know the old adage ā€œYou are what you eat.ā€Ā  The same wisdom applies to what you drink, especially when it comes to alcoholic beverages. Alcohol consumption effects can be drastic and affect many organs outside of just your liver. (The largest organ, your skin, can become permanently damaged if you arenā€™t careful.)...

Steaming to Open Pores

After a long, stressful day, think of the simple pleasure you get from taking a soothing, steamy shower. You are able to unwind, wash away the impurities accumulated over the day, and when you immerse from that steamy room, you are left feeling rejuvenated, fresh, and clean. This invigorating feeling doesnā€™t have to be...

Balancing an Uneven Skin Tone

Dreaming of time traveling to a day when your skin was pre-wrinkles and post-teenage blemishes? Often times, obtaining a flawless, even skin tone seems like natural perfection reserved for only a handful of lucky individuals; however, everyone can achieve even skin tone with proper skincare practices. Dark spots, dry patches, and blemishes can make...

Getting Your Beauty Zzzzzzā€™s

The benefits of sleep are seemingly endless - itā€™s no wonder they call it beauty sleep.Ā  Getting adequate rest may just be the closest thing there is to the fountain of youth when it comes to caring for your skin. Ā It really is necessary for true beauty and, more importantly, for overall wellness.Ā  When...

Everything You Need to Know About Fair Skin

Having fair skin can be a blessing and a curse. Those who have a fair skin tone are less likely to develop wrinkles and tend to have a beautiful porcelain complexion. However, fair skin is more susceptible to sunburn, redness, bruises, discoloration and aging. In addition, skin cancer is much more common among those...

Learn Why Itā€™s So Important to Wash Your Face

Your mother probably told you to be sure to wash your face every night before going to bed, and no doubt you complied.Ā  Those good beauty care tips we developed as kids, however, often get swept aside in our adult lives.Ā  Busy schedules, late nights, and general exhaustion all contribute to that overpowering temptation...

Vitamin C and Skincare

Introduction: Pure Vitamin C is well known as a powerhouse of health benefits, offering advantages that range from a strong immune system to glowing, beautiful skin. While you may already take Vitamin C tablets for skin or get a lot in your diet, your skin isnā€™t necessarily benefiting as much as it could be....